Some airlines have started getting more creative with ways you can earn elite status with them and Singapore Airlines has joined their ranks.
Through February 28, 2022, transferring in bank points or other types of...
Delta's Regional Upgrade Certificates have become more and more valuable over time. Unlike when they debuted, they can now be used to upgrade flights booked with companion certificates; to upgrade award tickets; to upgrade...
This is a somewhat random post. There are several things happening in the points & miles world that I'm excited about... or, at least hopeful. Here's what's on my mind...
Excited
Use IHG points at Six...
Alaska joined oneworld yesterday. They had a virtual press conference complete with executives doing the (air) safety dance to announce the completion of that process, though ultimately we didn't learn much beyond simple stuff...
Delta is out with a truly innovative promotion named "2022 Medallion® Status Accelerators." Starting April 1 and throughout the rest of 2021, Delta fliers will earn 50% to 75% more towards elite status. That's...
Frequent Miler Insiders member Jon took to our Facebook group to highlight a nightmare scenario that happened to him recently:
Flew into West Palm Beach. Confirmed res with National. Executive Elite status. Rental car shuttle...
Update: Reader Max in the comments confirms that status applies on existing bookings, so you do not need to re-book during the promo period after all.
Southwest Airlines is sending out what must be a targeted...
Spirit Airlines Free Spirit is offering a status match challenge for members of the major US airline programs who have elite status with a competing program. You can match right up to Spirit Gold status,...
Update: While they were valid at the time of writing, some of the offers in this post have since expired. See our Best Offers page for current offer information.
Amex and Delta are offering fantastic...
We shared the news earlier that Delta now displays upgrade availability in the search results for Platinum and Diamond members on paid flights. Reader AG subsequently commented to advise that this feature is available...
A reader reached out today with a great find: when logged into his account as a diamond elite member, he discovered that Delta.com now shows upgrade availability in flight search results!
When logged in as...
Update 3/3/21: We received word from Marriott today. Everyone should see the correct number of elite nights within 14 days after checkout. If not, contact Marriott for help. Here's the specific wording from Marriott:...
Alaska Airlines is offering a status match opportunity for people who currently have elite status with Delta, United or Southwest, although the requirements will make it hard for most people to attain.
The Deal
Match...
My points and elite nights have finally posted from my two stays at Vacation Rentals at Wild Dunes Resort. Thanks to Hyatt's Bonus Journey's promotion, my stay was eligible for double elite nights and...