The Last Ever Delta MQM Rollover
If you earned more Delta MQMs (Medallion Qualifying Miles) in 2023 than were needed for the level of elite status you attained, then the remaining MQMs will have rolled over into 2024. But... Delta...
FoundersCard no longer providing Caesars Diamond status
FoundersCard is a membership program presumptively for small business owners to get a range of benefits ranging from fashion discounts to elite statuses. One of the long-standing benefits of Founders Card has been that...
MGM Rewards Status Matching to Marriott is Live
Last month, Marriott and MGM released the extremely underwhelming details of their new partnership. Coming on the heels of Hyatt's longstanding relationship with MGM, which included reciprocal status-matching and reasonably good benefits, the Marriott...
(EXPIRED) Fontainebleau Las Vegas status match comes back
Last week, The Points Guy announced that Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering an "Elevate Your Status" match whereby they are matching status from other casino/resorts. When the news first broke, I wasn't seeing the...
T-Mobile adds Hilton elite status, free rental car gas and more for mobile customers
Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced that it was adding more benefits for its wireless customers, under the guise of creating a "Magenta" elite status. Despite the name, Magenta status will apply to all T-Mobile...
Bilt introduces unrewarding Milestone Rewards
Bilt has a history of surprising us in a positive way. Early on, they somehow secured American Airlines, Hyatt, and United (among others) as transfer partners. I would have bet big, big money against...
(EXPIRED) IHG One Rewards releases Diamond Status challenge (targeted)
IHG has again released a targeted fast track towards its very desirable Diamond Status. The challenge requires 8 paid nights in only six weeks. If you meet the terms, you get IHG Diamond status...
A waitlisted Delta Regional Upgrade actually cleared
Wow. I just had a waitlisted Delta Regional Upgrade actually clear into first class! This shouldn't be worth reporting, but I think its the first time it has ever happened to me.
Delta's Regional Upgrade...
Big changes to Delta Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards
With no advanced warning, Amex today introduced big changes to their suite of Delta SkyMiles cards. Annual fees have increased, but Amex has made up for that by throwing in "coupon book" rebates plus...
How to Match Wyndham Status To Caesars Rewards (reminder to match again)
If you're a Wyndham Diamond member by virtue of being a Wyndham Business Earner cardholder, it's time to match your Wyndham status back to Caesars Rewards. That's because, if you previously had Diamond status...
IHG has provided elite status soft landing
IHG has - seemingly quietly - given a soft landing to IHG One Rewards members who didn't earn elite status at the same level last year that they'd had previously.
I hadn't noticed this on...
Delta SkyMiles Complete Guide [2024 Edition]
This post has been updated to reflect many changes to the SkyMiles program that are in effect as of January 2024.
Delta SkyMiles Overview
While Delta is often lauded for their flight performance and customer service,...
Delta’s excellent 2024 status match (status for up to 2 years)
Delta is out with a new status match challenge for 2024 and it's pretty darn generous. If you have elite status with a competing airline and have plans to fly Delta this year or...
(EXPIRED) Bonus Delta MQDs for Pacific Northwest flights
Delta launched a promotion last week for 10% bonus MQDs in economy class (Main Cabin) or 20% bonus MQDs in Comfort+ and First Class when you register and book select flights to/from the Pacific...
