Delta’s Q2 2025 earnings release has plenty of juicy tidbits, including potential plans for elite upgrades. But is there something more to the announcement?
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Carnival Cruises Destroys Its Loyalty Program with Carnival Rewards
Carnival Cruises says “hold my beer” to Hilton Honors and then proceeds to fully eliminate all sense of loyalty with Carnival Rewards.
Continue readingHilton Continues to Destroy its Elite Program
After devaluing the value of its points twice in half a year, Hilton decided to continue with the removal of a key elite benefit other chains provide.
Continue readingBonvoyed Again: Marriott Terms Change to Hurt Members
It feels like loyalty programs continue to make one negative change after another these days. Next up: a negative Marriott terms change.
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Hilton Lifetime Elite Status
There is only one Hilton lifetime elite tier (Diamond) so let’s spend some time walking through how to earn it and why you might want to get it.
Continue readingEverything You Need to Know About Hyatt Lifetime Elite Status
There is only one Hyatt lifetime elite tier (Globalist) so let’s spend some time walking through how to earn it and why you might want to get it.
Continue readingAward Programs with Life Event Protection for Elites
A life event can cause disruption in your travel, causing you to no longer qualify for elite status. Let’s check out a few programs offering leniency.
Continue readingHow to Take Advantage of SkyTeam Lounge Access Updates
Effective April 1, 2025, the alliance has updated several aspects of its SkyTeam lounge access policies. Let’s go through each item one-by-one.
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