They offer
generous upgrade benefits, including the ability to confirm an upgrade in advance (Hyatt) or at least request priority consideration over other guests (Starwood).
Not exact matches
In response to a 1998 surplus in pension fund assets, Illinois allowed late - career public school teachers to buy
upgraded, more
generous retirement
benefits.
In addition to
generous rewards for everyday spending, cardholders also get access to premium
benefits, such as 24/7 concierge service; free hotel room
upgrades; travel accident, lost baggage and rental car insurance; exclusive discounts and more.
Points can be easily transferred to dozens of airlines, the value of these points is quite high for hotel redemptions (except for the most expensive properties), and status offers
generous guaranteed
benefits such as suite
upgrades (with availability) and free breakfast.
Members of Alaska Mileage Plan enjoy some of the most
generous benefits in the industry including complimentary
upgrades, award travel starting at 5,000 miles one - way (plus taxes and fees) and a faster path to elite status compared to other airlines.
In the past the AAdvantage program has offered some of the more
generous award charts in the US Airline industry, the top - tier
benefits were easily the best out of any US airline (I would argue they were the best in the world), awards weren't especially hard to come by,
upgrades were plentiful and, compared to its peers, AAdvantage was a pretty great program in which to earn miles and status... especially if you traveled a lot.
The card comes with access to both the Hotel Collection outlined above, and the Fine Hotels and Resorts program, which offers more
generous benefits such as a $ 100 food / beverage or spa credit, daily breakfast for two people, guaranteed 4 pm checkout, possible room
upgrades, and free Wi - Fi.
The Royal Orchid program has 4 elite levels for frequent travelers, offering
benefits like priority treatment,
upgrades and lounge access, although not as
generous as most US programs.