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United MileagePlus, Q2 2026
United held 1K thresholds at 28K PQP (or 22K PQP + 60 PQF) for 2026, loosened Polaris Saver access for cardmembers, and kept Global Services unwritten.
The Definitive Guide to Status-Matching Hotel Loyalty Programs in 2026
Six major hotel programs publicly accept status-match challenges in 2026. Here's exactly which ones, the proof you'll need, and the catches nobody mentions.
Marriott Bonvoy 2026: Elite Thresholds, Ambassador Math, and the Brand Portfolio That Keeps Expanding
Marriott Bonvoy enters 2026 with the same five-tier elite ladder it has run since the Starwood integration, a hardened twenty-three thousand dollar…
Alaska Mileage Plan, Q2 2026
Alaska's post-March-2024 distance-based partner chart held into year two. Hawaiian Airlines formally joined oneworld on April 22, 2026.
Marriott Bonvoy Cat 8, Q2 2026
Bonvoy's dynamic pricing has settled with Category 8 properties pricing 52K-140K per night.
The Corporate Travel Manager's Guide to the AAdvantage 2026 Devaluation
American Airlines quietly rewrote large portions of the AAdvantage program for 2026. Here is what corporate travel managers and procurement teams need to…
Delta SkyMiles, Q2 2026: MQD Walkback Holds, Diamond Sticks at $28K, Amex Headstart Stays Live
Delta held MQD thresholds for the 2026 qualifying year — Diamond $28K, Platinum $15K, Gold $10K, Silver $5K — after 2024's walkback.
Hilton Honors, Q2 2026: Diamond Drops to 50 Nights, New Diamond Reserve Tier Lands
Hilton lowered Diamond to 50 nights or 25 stays starting January 1, 2026, and launched a Diamond Reserve top tier.
Aeroplan Super Elite, Q2 2026
Aeroplan's 2026 cycle replaced miles-flown with Status Qualifying Credits. Super Elite requires 125,000 SQC.