Frequent Miler on the Air
Shortcuts to airline elite status | Ep237 | 1-13-24
Jan 13, 2024
Learn about shortcuts to airline elite status, including credit card perks, status matches, and buying status. The hosts also discuss the accuracy of award charts, enhancements to the AA loyalty program, and earning elite status with Air France's Flying Blue program. They share tips on booking Turkish awards, achieving gold status with Frontier Airlines, and caution about spending deadlines.
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- Credit cards can be a shortcut to airline elite status, offering perks and benefits for cardholders.
- Credit card spend can earn qualifying dollars or loyalty points towards airline elite status.
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Credit Cards
One shortcut to airline elite status is through credit cards. Many airlines offer co-branded credit cards that come with elite status benefits. For example, Delta offers a head start on elite status for cardholders, where spending on their Delta Platinum or Delta Reserve card earns qualifying dollars towards elite status. By having multiple cards, you can accumulate enough qualifying dollars to reach mid-tier or top-tier status. Other airlines, like American, also offer similar credit card perks for earning elite status.
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