6 points & miles things I’m excited about (or at least hopeful)
This is a somewhat random post. There are several things happening in the points & miles world that I'm excited about... or, at least...
Alaska joined oneworld: No news on awards is good news, expanded partnership with AA...
Alaska joined oneworld yesterday. They had a virtual press conference complete with executives doing the (air) safety dance to announce the completion of that...
Delta Elite status via award tickets, plus 50% to 75% elite bonus on all...
Delta is out with a truly innovative promotion named "2022 Medallion® Status Accelerators." Starting April 1 and throughout the rest of 2021, Delta fliers...
Where Marriott thumps the competition: Reservation guarantees
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....
(EXPIRED) Free A-list status for some Southwest Rapid Rewards members [Targeted]
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...
(EXPIRED) Spirit Airlines offers weird status match challenge
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...
Delta Platinum elite status without flying [some offers expired]
Update: While they were valid at the time of writing, some of the offers in this post have since expired. See our Best Offers...
Delta Upgrade Certificates can now be used for award & Miles + Cash flights
We shared the news earlier that Delta now displays upgrade availability in the search results for Platinum and Diamond members on paid flights. Reader...
Delta now shows upgrade certificate availability in search results!
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...
Marriott double elite nights not (yet) working as expected
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,...
(EXPIRED) Alaska Airlines Offering Status Match (Not Challenge) From Delta, United & Southwest
Alaska Airlines is offering a status match opportunity for people who currently have elite status with Delta, United or Southwest, although the requirements will...
My Hyatt bonus points and nights posted! Here’s how to read the results…
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...
Best Western slashes elite requirements for 2021 (Woo Hoo!)
Best Western has slashed elite requirements for 2021 in half. Now, aspiring Best Western elites can earn coveted status with as few as 5...
Marriott launches easy elite status for 2021 and cheaper saver awards
Update Feb 6: Many members are having trouble registering for this promotion. It is not targeted. According to Loyalty Lobby, Marriott has advised members to...
