United recently announced an increase in elite requirements for 2025. Will Delta follow suit? Luckily, for this year, there's still time...

(02:18) - A reader has a datapoint for us about the Equinox credit saying: "My wife successfully used the equinox credit for a massage. She enrolled in an equinox plus membership that came with a 7 day free trial. She was able to book and complete her massage within the 7 day trial period. The credit posted within 2 days and she canceled the membership."

(06:17) - Last year Delta announced a drastic increase in elite requirements in 2024 for the 2025 elite year. After a public outcry, they reduced the requirements so much that in 2024 it is easier than ever to earn Delta elite status.

Read more about the easy path to Delta elite status here.

(08:05) - Multiple elite levels...

(13:44) - Besides paying big $ for flights, how can you get status?

(19:02) - Delta Status match, which you can read more about here.

(23:03) - In summary, what are the easiest paths...

(24:48) - Delta cards may be expensive but offer a lot of value

Learn more about the Delta Platinum card here, and the Delta Reserve card here.

(31:17) - What's the best way to do a long-haul holiday flight for a family with young children?

See which award search tools are best here.

Ep. 188 – Hindsight

The Adam Friedland Show

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