Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit"....
Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide
Marriott's rewards program, named "Marriott Bonvoy," in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection...
FoundersCard free trial for 3 months (then $595/yr)
FoundersCard is still offering three months free when you sign up now for a free trial with promo code VIPAWARD. Annual membership is then...
New United Mileage Plus Status Match Challenge
United Airlines is out with a status match opportunity for 2025 whereby you can get your elite status with another airline matched to United...
Chase’s The Edit now displays rewards program eligibility on search screen
The Edit is a “luxury” hotel booking program through Chase Travel℠ that's available to JP Morgan Reserve and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. It's similar...
Last dance with Caesars Diamond
Cue up the finale: the gravy train is pulling into the station, but before it does there's still a little time left for one...
Chasing hotel elite status in 2025 (Nick’s elite plans)
During a recent podcast recording, Greg and I talked about getting airline elite status through hotel elite status. In that discussion, I noted that...
(EXPIRED) Hilton again offering one year Diamond Status extensions
Hilton Honors Diamond elite status is one of the easiest top-tier elite statuses to come by, given that is can be earned by simply...
Airline Elite Status via Hotel Stays | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep289 |...
There are a few ways now where you can earn elite status on airlines entirely through hotel stays! This is sort of a new development that...
Delta’s Choice Benefits for Platinum and Diamond Elites
Delta's Platinum and Diamond elite status levels include "Choice Benefits" in addition to many automatic perks. Platinum elites can choose one Choice Benefit each...
Hyatt & American Airlines add more reciprocal earning opportunities (now live)
Hyatt and American Airlines have had a partnership for several years, providing the ability to earn World of Hyatt points on American flights and...
Delta’s excellent status match (status for up to 2 years)
Delta has renewed their status match challenge and, as before, it's pretty darn generous. If you have elite status with a competing airline and...
My Marriott Mattress Run
At the end of 2024, I found myself one night short of Marriott Bonvoy Titanium status. I needed 75 nights, but only had 74....
Shortcuts to Hyatt elite status and Milestone Rewards
Hyatt's top tier Globalist elite status is awesome. It offers suite upgrades, free full breakfast, free parking, waived resort fees, and more. No other...
