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United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are making their top flyers earn elite status this year.
But both are making it easier to reach the top levels of their frequent flyer programs.
Average travelers now have a better chance at getting status, and the perks that come with it.
The upper echelons of airline frequent flyer programs have historically been reserved for airlines most frequent flyers and top spenders. But airlines, eager to get their top flyers back in the air, are making it easier for more travelers to reach the coveted levels of status, and all the perks that come with it.
Routes: SFO expands AirTrain + Southwest, United, Delta, Avelo, airport lounges, more
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In the latest news, San Francisco International has extended its AirTrain system to long-term parking garages and has opened another COVID-19 testing facility; Southwest will add a pair of San Jose routes in June; United grows at Fresno; Delta will kick abusive passengers out of its SkyMiles program, and the FAA issues more heavy fines on unruly travelers; the EU urges member states to open up travel to vaccinated foreigners; foreign carriers expand U.S. operations as restrictions start to ease; new low-cost California carrier Avelo plans to operate on the East Coast; more airlines reimpose restrictions on cheapest tickets; Delta is installing premium economy seating on more of its international fleet; a new passenger lounge is coming to SFO; United and America