Is elite status even worth it anymore?


Is elite status even worth it anymore? While elite status might not seem as valuable as it once was, it has also become more attainable than ever. Due to the pandemic, most airlines lowered their 2021 elite status qualification requirements. We saw less leniency in 2022, but we did see Delta roll over all 2021 Medallion qualifying miles to 2022.


Is it legal to sell frequent flyer miles?

The only state in America which does not allow selling airline miles is Utah. For all other 49 states, it is legal to sell airline miles. If you have airline miles in your account and ready to sell, you can contact us for a very competitive quote.


Which frequent flyer miles never expire?

While most airline and hotel points expire, there are a few exceptions. For example, points and miles within Best Western Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Southwest Rapid Rewards, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club don't expire.


Are British Airways points worth it?

MoneyGeek's Takeaways. The average value of a British Airways Executive Club Avios stands at 0.8 cents to 1.5 cents. When redeemed for business class flights, you may get a value of more than 2 cents per Avios. Your Avios tend to be worth less when used for hotel stays, car rentals or experiences.


Will I lose my AA status?

Your American Airlines status for that year is based on flying and spending with American Airlines partners in a 12-month period starting on March 1 of each year. Once you've earned status, your AAdvantage status is valid through March 31 of the following year.


Do Flying Blue miles expire?

Miles earned from flying expire after two years, but may be extended by taking another flight and crediting those miles to Flying Blue. Flights operated by Air France, KLM or partner airlines qualify. Miles expiration is also extended by two years when you make a purchase with an eligible co-branded credit card.


How many AA Executive Platinum members are there?

There are 50,000 – 60,000 Executive Platinum top tier American AAdvantage members. There are about the same number of Delta Diamond members.


How many airline points does it take to get a free flight?

With most airlines, free flights generally start at 5,000 to 7,500 miles per one-way segment. So to book a round-trip flight, you typically need at least 10,000 to 15,000 miles.


What does 70 000 United miles get you?

In other words, for 70,000 miles you could fly round trip between San Francisco and Tahiti in economy on the trip of a lifetime. The 80,000 miles on offer with the United Club Infinite Card will get you there.


Do Executive platinum get free drinks?

Complimentary drinks and snacks We offer fresh coffee, tea, juice, water and soft drinks, as well as complimentary snacks on board. AAdvantage Executive Platinum® and ConciergeKey® members also get a complimentary alcoholic drink and food menu item during their flight.


Does Executive Platinum get lounge access?

Earn AAdvantage elite status AAdvantage members with Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum status can access Admirals Club lounges when flying internationally on the routes and airlines mentioned above.