Southwest Airlines: Earn Double Tier Qualifying Points

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Southwest Airlines has launched a new offer for Rapid Rewards members to earn double tier qualifying points toward A-List or A-List Preferred status now through November 30, 201. You’ll need to login to your Rapid Rewards and then you can register for the offer. Offer Details: Earn double tier qualifying points (TQPs*) toward A-List or A-List…

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New Marriott Promotion: Earn 1,500 Bonus Points Per Stay

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Marriott Bonvoy announced details of its newest global promotion which will run from September 14 through December 12, 2021. Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to earn 1,500 bonus points per stay on all paid stays, and 3,000 additional points on all inclusive properties. They’re calling this Embrace More, however it’s hard to embrace such a…

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Amex Centurion Lounges Starting to Extend Hours

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American Express reopened their Centurion Lounges last September after closing them all for 6+ months in the start of the pandemic. However, with the lounges reopening, came reduced hours and most of these hours haven’t been extended since. A few days ago we asked When Will Centurion Lounges Extend Hours? American Express never responded to our comment…

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When Will Centurion Lounges Extend Hours?

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American Express reopened their Centurion Lounges last September after closing them all for 6+ months in the start of the pandemic. However, with the lounges reopening, came reduced hours and most of these hours haven’t been extended since. Fast forward almost a year since the lounges started to reopen, and travel has picked back up,…

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Hyatt Adding More Luxury Resorts; ALG Acquisition

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Hyatt announced plans to acquire Apple Leisure Group, which primarily operates all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean, as well as an extensive list of resorts in Europe, which Hyatt has continues to look to expand. With this acquisition, we’ll see an additional 33,000 hotel rooms across 10 countries join Hyatt. This is through 100 properties by the…

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Marriott Bonvoy Moments Auctions Return

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Marriott Bonvoy has relaunched their popular Marriott Bonvoy Moments, where members can use points to bid on exciting auctions. Auctions include Culinary, Arts & Lifestyle, Sports, and Entertainment categories. Per Marriott, Following more than a year of physical isolation and missed connections, Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s award-winning travel program – is ushering in a refreshed version…

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Delta Extending Medallion Status through 2023

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Delta has announced they’ll be extending 2021 Medallion Status for Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallions through January 31, 2023. This is the second year that the airline is extending Medallion status for all members, as they did the same last year. Additionally, Delta will be rolling over all MQMs to 2022 to qualify for 2023 Medallion…

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Delta Air Lines Lifetime Diamond Medallion Status

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Delta Air Lines has just launched lifetime Diamond Medallion status for Million Milers who have earned over 6 million Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs). Previously, the highest lifetime status you could earn was Platinum Medallion after 4 million MQMs. Million Milers can expect the following improvements: Members who reach 6 Million Miler Status and above will…

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Here’s What Delta Should Do for Platinum and Diamond Medallions

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There’s been a lot of talk on what airlines should be doing for elite members or those trying to earn status. Delta introduced a lucrative bonus know as the 2022 Medallion Status Accelerators. The goal is to reward those passengers who are traveling with a 50% or 75% bonus on Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs), Medallion Qualification Segments…

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World of Hyatt and American AAdvantage Status Challenges

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American Airlines and World of Hyatt have announced new status challenges for elite members who have linked their World of Hyatt and AAdvantage® accounts. This new offer launches today and you must register by register by September 30, 2021. World of Hyatt Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist members can enroll in an American Airlines status challenge. Likewise, AAdvantage…

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Delta’s Extensive Hold Times for SkyMiles Medallions

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As initially posted by View from the Wing, and live updates from this Flyertalk Thread, Delta Medallion members have and still are experiencing extensive phone wait times due to massive staffing shortage with Delta’s reservations sales teams. It’s not uncommon to call in Delta as a top tier Diamond or Platinum Medallion member and now…

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