Status Benefits
A tracked loyalty dataset for our hotels & resorts coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

Atmos Rewards expands to six communities with new residency-based and interest-based options
Atmos Rewards has launched six distinct communities, offering tailored travel benefits like free bags, bonus points, and discounts.

Royal Air Maroc to launch free Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027
Royal Air Maroc will become Africa's first airline to offer free Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, equipping 41 aircraft starting in early 2027. The service...

Hotel Loyalty Programs Launch Point Bonuses for Late 2026
Major hotel chains including Hilton, IHG, and Marriott are launching time-limited promotions from October to December 2026, offering bonus points for...

IHG One Rewards Card Offers No Annual Fee
The IHG One Rewards Credit Card provides a no-annual-fee option with a 125,000-point welcome bonus, automatic Silver elite status, and an anniversary...

IHG Chase Credit Card Changes 2027: New Fees, Elite Status
IHG and Chase are overhauling their cobranded credit card lineup, introducing a new premium card and adjusting fees and benefits on existing cards.

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Adds Bank of America Points
Alaska Airlines will let select Bank of America cardholders transfer points to its Atmos Rewards loyalty program starting in 2027.

Traveler Completes Melbourne Challenge Under Budget
A traveler finished the Wild Card challenge, arriving in Melbourne under budget on September 28. The stay at the Westin featured extensive breakfast...

British Airways Avios and tier points: the difference explained
British Airways Executive Club members cannot swap Avios points for tier points, as the two loyalty currencies serve entirely separate purposes.

British Airways Baggage Allowance for Club Members
British Airways baggage allowances vary by ticket class and passenger age, with special rules for connecting flights and status members.

IHG Bets on AI Visibility and Loyalty as Hotel Discovery Shifts
IHG's Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer Heather Balsley says the company is overhauling its hotel content to be machine-readable for AI...

Amex Delta Gold vs Platinum Card Offers Compared
A comparison of the American Express Delta Gold and Platinum credit cards details their welcome offers, annual fees, and benefits.

Hyatt and Delta Launch New Loyalty Partnership
Hyatt Hotels and Delta Air Lines are launching a new, long-term loyalty partnership, replacing Hyatt's existing collaboration with American Airlines.

American AAdvantage and World of Hyatt End Enhanced Partnership
American Airlines and Hyatt are terminating their enhanced loyalty partnership, ending reciprocal status fast tracks and reward redemptions.

Lufthansa launches UK debit card with 10,000-mile sign-up bonus
Lufthansa's Miles & More loyalty programme has launched a UK debit card in partnership with Currensea. The card offers a 10,000-mile sign-up bonus...

Last Chance Hotel and Loyalty Deals Expire This Week
A slate of hotel promotions, points sales, and credit card welcome offers are set to expire in the coming week.

September 2026 Hotel Points and Cashback Promotions
A summary of current hotel loyalty program promotions for September 2026, including point purchase bonuses from Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt.

Hilton debit card offers 50,000 points bonus ending Monday
A major 50,000-point sign-up bonus for the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card is ending on Monday, offering a path to elite status.

Accor ALL Points Offer London Restaurant Festival
Accor's ALL loyalty programme is sponsoring the London Restaurant Festival, offering points redemptions for meals and events.

Avios and Radisson Rewards launch two-way transfers
Avios, through Finnair Plus, has launched a reciprocal transfer partnership with Radisson Rewards, plus a one-way status match offer.

Hyatt Slow to Act on Status-Selling Website
A reader reports a website selling Hyatt corporate challenge fast tracks and Globalist status for high fees.

Turkish Airlines: Buy Miles for Status
Turkish Airlines is running a campaign from September 2 to September 10, 2026, allowing Miles&Smiles members to earn up to 20,000 status miles by...

Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offers Free Points Sharing
The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite credit card allows primary cardholders to share points freely with up to 10 other loyalty program members.

Accor ALL Signature Absolute vs XP
A reader asks whether to renew their ALL Signature Absolute subscription or switch to a new XP product, comparing costs and elite status benefits.

Hotel Points Purchase Bonuses and Card Offers
Multiple hotel loyalty programs are offering time-limited bonuses for purchasing points.