(EXPIRED) Renew American Airlines elite status with credit card spend
American Airlines has sent an offer to members who need to requalify for elite status this year making it possible to earn back up to Executive Platinum with $15,000 credit card spend or $2,000...
American offering free status challenge to some
American Airlines AAdvantage is targeting some members with free Gold or Platinum status for 3 months from activation with a reduced path to keep that status through January 1, 2023. I wasn't targeted for...
American Airlines makes it easier for elites re-qualify for status in 2021
American Airlines has introduced three elite status promotions for those who currently have elite status. One Mile at a Time summarizes the promos as follows:
Bonus Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) with no flying requirements,...
Searching for Delta Global Upgrade Certificate space on KLM (and Air France)
At the beginning of the year, Greg announced that he would be Passing the GUC. In short, I persuaded Greg to use his Delta Diamond choice benefit to select Global Upgrade Certificates and give...
Is FoundersCard worth the price? How are the free trial benefits?
Last week, I wrote a quick post about an offer for a free 6-month trial FoundersCard membership that came via Award Wallet. In the fine print, I'd picked up on the fact that this...
(Targeted?) Renew IHG Ambassador Status & Earn 15,000 Bonus Points
If you're someone who currently has Ambassador status with IHG Rewards and your renewal is coming up, it's worth checking your renewal offer as they might throw an additional incentive your way.
Timothy in the...
Free 6-month FoundersCard membership for some Award Wallet customers
I received an email this morning from Award Wallet saying that because of my elite status I am eligible to receive a free 6-month FoundersCard membership. This offer appears to be targeted as Greg...
[Last call] New World of Hyatt Promo: 2K points every 2 nights (2.5K for...
Reminder: You must register by May 15, 2021 and then stay through June 15th. It is worth registering even if you don't have plans to stay just in case you unexpectedly end up needing a...
(EXPIRED) United Pick Your Path Promo: Earn Bonus PQP Or 2x Miles In MPX...
United is running a promotion called Pick Your Path which is offering the opportunity to earn bonus Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) or double miles on transactions in the MileagePlus X app.
The Deal
United's Pick...
Shortcuts to Delta Elite Status in 2021
This year, undoubtedly due to the pandemic, Delta has made it easier than ever to earn elite status. This post is a round-up of shortcuts, and how they can be used to secure high...
Bad news: Radisson devaluation announced and it stinks
The other shoe has dropped, and it's mostly bad news: Radisson Rewards has released the details of its new "Radisson Americas" loyalty program with a newly improved wrecked award chart that includes fewer tiers...
Almost exciting: Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been expanding faster than . Last year's appetizers included 99 IHG hotels and 122 Marriott hotels. Their main course: 980 Red Lion Hotels.
While it doesn't appear that Sonesta has...
(EXPIRED) IHG: Buy/Renew Ambassador Membership Then Stay Once & Get 40k Free Night Certificate...
Update 4/13/21: This promotion is returning again beginning for enrollment or renewal between April 15 and July 31, 2021. Enroll in the program during that window, complete one qualifying paid stay at an InterContinental,...
Mulling over easy Star Alliance Gold status: Is it worth it?
On last weekend's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I talked about the offer from Singapore KrisFlyer to earn easy Star Alliance Gold status during our "Mattress running the numbers" segment. We previously...
