Wyndham Has Cut Elite Status Earning Requirements By 40%
Wyndham Rewards announced some time ago that they'd be extending status through December 31, 2021. This was good news for those of us who'd already hopped on the status-match-go-round, but it wasn't helpful for...
Marriott gifting elite night credit & dropping many redemption rates
Today Marriott has announced a huge boost for members interested in qualifying/re-qualifying for elite status this year. They have also reduced redemption rates at many properties for those who travel by July 31st by...
(EXPIRED) Earn Alaska elite miles through credit card spend (& added category bonus)
For a limited time, Alaska Airlines is offering bonus elite qualifying miles with credit card spend: Earn 2,500 elite qualifying miles for each $5K spent on purchases from June 1st through September 30th (up to 10K...
Choice Privileges bumping status up +1 for 2020 (extend w/ 5 nights)
In this morning's newly updated guide to COVID-19 cancellation policies, we added the various elite status extensions and 2020 shortcuts added for each program. In updating the section on Choice Privileges, I noticed something...
Southwest updating Companion Pass and elite status counters
We posted a few weeks ago about how Southwest is handling 2020 Companion Pass and elite status qualification by essentially adding some qualifying points (not redeemable points, just imaginary points that get you closer...
Caesars extends status to 2022
Caesars Rewards has sent out an email indicating that they are extending elite status until January 31, 2022. They are also reducing requirements to earn 2021 status and extending the expiration of rewards credits, though...
COVID enhanced options for manufacturing elite status
In an effort to keep loyal customers loyal through the COVID crisis, most travel loyalty programs are extending current elite status levels an extra year. Additionally, many have made changes this year to make...
IHG extends elite status and certificates
In a move that surprises nobody at all, IHG has extended elite status until January 2022 and is extending free night certificates and other program benefits. This was to be expected. While it took...
Marriott upgrading some members on request
This news came out almost two weeks ago but I'd somehow missed it and figured some readers may have as well: if you lost Marriott status recently, it may be worth sending a message...
(EXPIRED) Get Aeroplan status (1st tier) w/ points transfer from credit cards
Air Canada's Aeroplan is offering an interesting opportunity to earn their low tier of elite status by earning 50K miles on their credit cards or transferring from partners like American Express Membership Rewards, Capital...
Hyatt’s 3 elite nights per $5K spend. Deal or no deal?
Hyatt recently announced a promotion for Hyatt cardholders: Through June 30th 2020, World of Hyatt cardholders can earn 3 elite nights for every $5,000 of spend. That's 1 extra elite night per $5K spend...
Southwest extends status & companion pass, will let some vouchers convert to points
Literally while Greg and I were live and answering a viewer who asked "What gives?" with Southwest not having announced an extension on the Companion Pass and elite status, Southwest was busy doing just...
Wyndham extending status, expanding cancellation deadlines
Wyndham Rewards has announced that they are extending current elite status through the end of 2021. They are also expanding their cancellation policy and giving away free Gold status to essential workers.
Elite status extension
Wyndham's statement...
American Airlines extending status, waiving some fees
American Airlines announced today that like Delta and United they are extending elite status by a year, reducing elite status requirements for 2020 if and when it is safe to travel again, and waiving award change...
