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Current airline elite status match and challenge options you should know about

Current airline elite status match and challenge options you should know about
Richard Kerr
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We’re all looking for an avenue to make air travel more comfortable and affordable. Benefits like upgrades, lounge access, early boarding, free seat selection and waived baggage fees are universally desirable but only applicable to the small percentage of flyers who hold elite status or the right credit card. ....

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Is it really worth being loyal to one airline in 2021 and beyond?

Is it really worth being loyal to one airline in 2021 and beyond?
Dec 16, 2020
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I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with airline loyalty and elite status.
There was once a time where I chased elite status namely on United religiously. I would mileage run to get to the next status tier to enjoy the free upgrades, added flexibility and other perks that come with being an airline’s top flyer. ....

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