Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00...
New United MileagePlus Status Match Challenge (includes Premier 1K)
United Airlines is offering a status match opportunity for 2026, allowing you to temporarily match your elite status from another airline to United. Then,...
Wyndham Rewards status match is back (and it’s generous)
Wyndham Rewards status matches are back, and there are very generous matching opportunities from some hotel programs.
The Deal
Match your hotel loyalty program status...
Greg’s elite plans for 2026
It's my turn! Nick previously covered his 2026 elite plans here, and Stephen covered his plans here. Interestingly, each predicted that they would not...
How to get Star Alliance Gold status for ~$450 (if you have Marriott Platinum...
Marriott and Singapore Airlines launched a new reciprocal status match/challenge opportunity last week.
Those with Singapore Airlines status can match to Marriott status, but that...
How to earn 3 or 4 Hyatt elite night credits for every $300 Amex...
It's a new year which means that the up to $300 twice-annual hotel credits on the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business American...
My last dance with Bilt Platinum status
Bilt has an elite program that awards status based on the number of Bilt points you earn in a year. Or, you can fast-track...
Hyatt Globalists report receiving far fewer points for expired certificates
Hyatt offers a number of ways to earn free night certificates. For example, members can earn a Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate after earning...
Why I’m giving up Hyatt Globalist status (& my other 2026 Elite status plans)
My wife and I got super lucky in 2018.
Prior to 2018, only paid nights and Points + Cash nights counted for elite status in...
Caesars Diamond match offer for both new and existing players
Miles Talk has uncovered some cool news: Caesars Rewards in Atlantic City is starting a new status match offer in 2026. What's notable here...
Marriott and Singapore status match (Star Alliance Gold with just 4 flights)
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Krisflyer have announced a reciprocal status match whereby members of either program have an opportunity to match status and fast-track...
Looking ahead: My elite status plans in 2026 (on Nick’s mind)
As 2025 comes to a close, many points and miles enthusiasts are focused on buttoning up their end-of-year elite status runs. However, having already...
No more miles or Loyalty Points on Basic Economy fares with American Airlines
Effective for flights purchased starting yesterday (12/17/25), American Airlines is no longer awarding any redeemable miles or Loyalty Points for flights in Basic Economy....
Virgin Voyages offering status match from hotel & airline loyalty programs
Virgin Voyages has launched a new status match opportunity, awarding Blue Extras status in its Sailing Club program for people with status from a...
