First, it's important to note that these mathematical analyses represent just one way of calculating the value you'd get out of a
given elite status level.
Both of these cards also provide an opportunity to use your everyday spending to help you reach the
next elite status level.
In addition, the free night award certificates that members receive when reaching a
new elite status level will have their expiration dates extended from 120 days to 180 days.
Just a few weeks ago, United matched Delta in boosting by 20 percent the amount of dollar spending required in 2015 for MileagePlus members to achieve
elite status levels in 2016.
Members are only eligible to rollover qualifying nights in excess of those nights required to qualify for a member's
elite status level at the end of the calendar year (Members can rollover nights in excess of 10 eligible nights for Silver, in excess of 40 eligible nights for Gold and in excess of 60 eligible nights for Diamond).
If you spend a combined $ 25,000 across your co-branded United cards in a calendar year, the PQD requirement will be waived for Premier Silver, Premier Gold, and Premier
Platinum elite status levels.
World of Hyatt members will now be free to choose any method they want for booking a night, with no worries that using points would keep them from reaching their
desired elite status level.
So with the right one or two cards and a total of $ 50,000 in credit card spend, you can earn a maximum of $ 6,000 worth of Elite Qualifying Dollars, which can be applied to any
American elite status level.
American Airlines has been sending out emails to AAdvantage members reminding them that they will, once again, allow customers to pay to retain their existing status (if it looks like that won't happen naturally) or to buy up to the next
elite status level if they're within a reasonable distance of qualifying anyway.
SPG doesn't offer status matches where you can get your elite status matched from another program but they do offer status challenges where you can obtain a
certain elite status level by booking a certain number of stays or nights in a designated time period.
Spending on any of these cards at the $ 25,000 annual level will waive the MQD revenue requirement needed to achieve any
Medallion elite status level.
Flight benefits like one free checked bag, priority security and boarding, upgrade priority over those in the
same elite status level and discounts on in - flight purchases.
If you're looking to get the next elite status tier, 4,720 miles will put you that much closer, and with most entry
level elite status levels starting off at 25,000 miles, you may find it worth it to take several of these trips to benefit of what's to be provided at the entry - level (frankly, most entry level tier benefits can be earned via credit card benefits).
The site assigned various weights to all the categories of perks that come
with elite status levels, ranging from 25 percent for in - flight perks like upgrades, preferred seats and free amenities to 5 percent for special reservations treatment (priority phone line and enhanced award availability).
So 5,000 of the initial 30,000 Medallion qualification miles you'll earn from the AMEX Platinum Delta sign - up bonus AND from $ 50,000 + in spending will rollover to the next year if you don't earn the
next elite status level.
Some airline credit cards make it possible to get to
the elite status level more quickly.
Depending on
your elite status level, you can get complimentary basic internet access, or sometimes premium access at higher levels.
Benefits are based on
your elite status level; you can be a basic member, Gold, or Platinum.
HawaiianMiles has 2
elites status levels plus the Premier Club, which you can buy without prior travel.
You also may be working toward hitting a certain annual spending threshold on a credit card to trigger an award, such as a free hotel night or
elite status level, which could bump that card to the top of your wallet for holiday purchases as the year is coming to a close.
The elite status levels are MVP, MVP Gold, and MVP Gold 75k.
As
your elite status level goes higher, you'll get better benefits, such as complimentary upgrades
The elite status levels are Member, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Earning and redeeming points experienced less change than the major shift in
elite status levels and qualification requirements.
Depending on
your elite status level, you can get complimentary basic internet access, or sometimes premium access at higher levels.
That really adds up from month to month, and it can propel you to the next
elite status level!
JetBlue only has 1
elite status level, which is called Mosaic.
AAdvantage now has 4
elite status levels with the 2017 launch of Platinum Pro, which sits between Platinum and Executive Platinum.
Back in May, Wyndham Rewards also rolled out
elite status levels and improved benefits on reward stays.
Gold Medallion is
an elite status level in Delta's frequent flyer program.
Wyndham Rewards rolled out
elite status levels and improved benefits on reward staysThat survey compared Wyndham Rewards to five other global hotel loyalty programs and found that Wyndham's program gave customers an average reward payback of $ 13.60 for every $ 100 spent.
For now, Delta, American and United still allow early boarding and expedited security screening for
all elite status levels.
The annual cost can vary depending upon
your elite status level from $ 350 for an Executive Platinum renewing a membership to $ 875 for a new household membership (including a spouse).