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Bilt Rewards: Free United Airlines Premier Status

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Last month, Bilt Rewards announced Bilt "Rent Day" on the first of every month. This gives members access to a rotating series of promotions...
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American Airlines systemwide upgrades now work on British Airways (and vice versa)

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About a month ago, American Airlines and British Airways went live with reciprocal systemwide upgrades. Not only can AA systemwide upgrades now be used...
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The genius of AA’s Loyalty Point scheme (On Greg’s Mind)

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On January 1st, 2022, American Airlines moved to a new way for members to earn elite status. The old EQMs and EQDs are gone....
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American Airlines Offering Status Challenge Based On Earning Loyalty Points

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American Airlines has launched a new status challenge that they're calling Instant Status Pass. This gives AAdvantage members status for four months, with the...
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Taking IHG Diamond status for a spin

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I finally had a chance to try out IHG's new Diamond benefits!  Earlier this year IHG rolled out massive changes to their co-branded credit...
Hilton Double Elite Nights Promotion

(EXPIRED) Hilton Offering Double Elite Nights On Stays Through End Of 2022

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Hilton has launched a new promotion that's giving double elite night credits on all stays through the end of 2022. That's good not only...
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Alaska Airlines announces new Choice Benefits for 100K elites

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When Alaska Airlines joined Oneworld in 2021, they also announced the addition of a new top-tier elite status: MVP Gold 100K. Just like it...
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Delta announces elite enhancements and tougher eligibility criteria

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Delta has announced changes to their elite program, both positive and negative.  On the plus side, elites with upgrade certificates will be able to...
Spirit Status Match Challenge

Spirit Offering Status Match Challenge

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Spirit launched a status match challenge last week that could be useful if you have plans to fly with them in the next few...
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Bummed by the Bonvoy Brilliant [On Greg’s Mind]

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I was flying United Polaris business class back to North America from Norway and Nick was slumming it across the Atlantic in AA economy...
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Southwest: double tier qualifying credit through November (registration required)

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Southwest Airlines has announced three overlapping promos meant to smooth the path towards elite status for Rapid Rewards members. Starting today, Southwest will be...
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Grand Hyatt SFO: A terrific hotel connected to San Francisco’s airport

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I'm republishing this review because I had the opportunity to stay here again (in preparation for the 3 Cards, 3 Continents Challenge).  The experience...
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Hotels.com: 10% off and 4x AAdvantage miles with Citi Offer and Simply Miles (Update)

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UPDATE 8/29: Greg recently made a $2K+ prepaid but cancelable reservation on Hotels.com, expecting to earn the limit of 6975 miles for the SimplyMiles...
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(EXPIRED) Parlay American Airlines Status Into Hyatt Status With This Status Fast Track (register...

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A few years ago Hyatt and American Airlines announced a partnership that offered reciprocal benefits for elite members in one or both of the...

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