A recent status challenge I considered with American Airlines reminds me how much has changed over the years.
Airline Elite Status
Southwest Raises The Price Of Their Valuable Companion Pass!
This morning, Southwest Airlines has announced that your miles no longer come with an expiration date. Unfortunately, though, if you’re in the market for their valuable companion pass, it’s going to cost you just a little bit more.
United Airlines Making Bold Changes To How You Earn Status
United Airlines is going all-in on money, as in you’ll earn elite status based almost entirely on how much you pay the airline. The amount you’ll need to spend is going up again. And, if you can’t hit the minimum number of flights, you’ll have to spend even more. There is some good news for international travelers. For everyone else, this is going to be a tough pill to swallow.
My 2019 Mid-Year Airline Status Check
Where have I been spending most of my time as we hit the midyear mark? On airplanes. Lots of them. More than I’d like to be. Here’s what that looks like so far this year.
My 2018 Airline Status Review And A Look Forward To 2019
How did 2018 turn out for you in regards to airline elite status? Did you stick with the status quo or did you make a change? Here’s how 2018 looked for me.
American Airlines Makes It Tougher To Earn Elite Status With Credit Card Spend
Another airline is looking to thin out the elite ranks. American Airlines makes an announcement today that will reduce the number of elite members. Is more to come?
United Airlines Makes Elite Status Harder To Achieve, Less Rewarding For Their Best Customers
Is a swap in upgrade types for very frequent travelers reward enough to spend thousands of dollars more with United Airlines? Is the fact that Delta requires $15,000 in spending from their top elites a good enough reason to make this change for United? Will United actually make more upgrades available to top-tier 1K members?
Giving United Airlines Credit Where Credit Is Due
I spend plenty of time beating on United. When I had a great experience yesterday, I just think it’s only fair that I share that with you to go along with the complaining.
My 2017 Airline Elite Status Recap And A Look Forward To 2018
How did you make out with airline elite status in 2017? What are you thinking about in 2018? Here’s a look at my stats for 2017 and my outlook for 2018.
American Airlines Allowing Top-Tier Concierge Key Members To Gift Executive Platinum Status
American Airlines is allowing some top-tier Concierge Key members to gift Executive Platinum status. That’s something of a surprise to me.
