It always hurts to see most of my elite status levels reset to zero on January 1st. It’s a harsh reminder that you need to get back on the wheel if you want to maintain your status next year.
Some of us at TPG have decided that it’s no longer worth the squeeze when it comes to what’s next. Upper tier elite status Or even decided not pursuing status not at all.
But for those of us who are really obsessed with first-class status (like me), you will have to start the game again.
Additionally, there are some bright spots. For example, credit card rollover credits, miles, or free nights through your favorite programs, such as: World of Hyatt Already here. Also, some programs have new benefits and new options when it comes to benefits.
Rollovers and credits have already been seen. Marriott Bonvoy And a World of Hyatt stay credit will be credited to our account.
Use this as an annual reminder to check your account and plan for your 2025 status goals.
delta skymiles
It’s a whole new world for Delta Elite members. The airline made headlines in 2023 when it: lots of changes to that program. Delta is since it was rolled back While some of the most stringent steps remain the same, the end of Medallion Qualifying Miles as an indicator of elite status.
As you can see in my SkyMiles account tracker, it’s all about Medallion Qualification Dollars right now.
The ability to select Delta Choice benefits is currently not available (at least in my account). According to a good authority, people (like me) who had enough MQM last year; Roll over status for 2024 You won’t see the option until after February 1st.
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However, there are a lot of new choices in addition to the previous ones, such as: Upgrade your certificate And bonus SkyMiles.
If you qualify for Platinum or Diamond Medallion status in the 2025 Medallion Year (based on qualifying activity during the 2024 calendar year), you must elect your annual Delta Choice benefit by January 31, 2026. Please note that your 2024 benefits must be selected by the end of January.
Delta says you’ll soon be able to make choices in the app instead of logging into your desktop computer. “Starting February 1, 2025, you can enjoy a more seamless experience by selecting Choice Rewards in the Fly Delta app.”
The MQD boost from owning one of the Delta Air Lines credit cards below is expected to occur during February.
For each of these cards you own, you can earn 2,500 MQDs at the beginning of each year just by being a cardmember. These are stacked for travelers with multiple eligible cards. So if you have two of these cards, for example, you’ll get a head start of 5,000 MQDs per year.
Related: Best credit card for Delta Airlines
World of Hyatt
Courtesy of World of Hyatt, eligible stays have already been posted to my account. In fact, if you received an email about your free night and don’t see it reflected in your tracker, look for it in your email account.
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An email confirming the number of eligible Hyatt nights on your credit card. World of Hyatt
However, some TPG employees have yet to receive their 2025 benefits.
Don’t worry if you don’t see it yet. Traditionally, they all arrive in the same week.
5 nights stay each year World of Hyatt The status you just have world of hyatt credit card. Plus, earn two extra nights for every $5,000 you spend on your card.
Hyatt has World of Hyatt Business Credit Card;Unfortunately, just having this card does not qualify you for elite status. However, for every $10,000 you spend on your card in a calendar year, you’ll earn five tiers of qualifying night credits.
By leveraging one (or both) of these cards, you may be able to spend towards status or level up in 2025 by combining your spending with regular stay activities.
Related: How getting a World of Hyatt business card helped you achieve top-tier Hyatt status
Hyatt also expands some new features. You’ll have more options at more stops on your journey to elite status. Hyatt Milestone Rewards begin when you earn 20 qualifying nights or 35,000 Base Points in a calendar year. Earn Milestone Rewards on up to 150 qualifying nights per year.
World of Hyatt has also ended unlimited Guest of Honor benefits available to Globalist Elite members. Instead, you can now earn a Guest of Honor award through the Hyatt Milestone Rewards program.
Earning options include 2,000 World of Hyatt points towards stays with select brands, Club Access benefits, and the following credits: Find Hyatt Experiences. There are also new benefits in 2025. Starting at 20 nights, you can now choose two American Airlines priority seating coupons.
For the first time in 2024, Hyatt has credited five Guest of Honor awards to all accounts. globalist member (including some) Lifelong status as a globalist).
I have 5 more in my account for 2025 with an expiration date of February 28, 2026. My new suite upgrade benefit is also already applied to my account with the same expiration date.
Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy fans are already seeing elite night credits arriving in their accounts. These bonus nights are given to you if you have a Marriott credit card and automatically give you 15 to 25 elite night credits per year. In my case, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, This automatically gives you Platinum status and gives you an early start with 25 nights per year.
You can only earn elite nights from one personal card, even if you have more than one. However, when you open a business card and a personal card, you can earn up to 40 elite nights, which is almost enough for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum status (50 nights).
read more: Here’s why you need both a personal and business Marriott Bonvoy credit card.
My colleague Nick Ewen is one of the lucky Bonvoy members. He has already been sitting for 40 nights.
This will give you a huge boost towards qualifying for elite status with Bonvoy.
This Elite Night benefit is offered as a benefit on several cards, including: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card ($95 annual fee) and Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card ($125 annual fee. See Rates and fees).
Related: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Credit Card Review
hilton honors
As of Tuesday, status notifications and status rollover stay information were also posted to Hilton Honors accounts.
If you hold Hilton Honors Silver status or higher, any nights in excess of the number of nights required to qualify for a particular status level will count toward elite status eligibility for the next calendar year. Those nights are posted now or will be posted soon.
That’s all you need to earn Hilton status have a suitable credit card. In fact, I have the highest level of Diamond status. Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card information was independently collected by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been verified or provided by the card issuer.
The card has a hefty annual fee of $550; Other valuable inclusions: Up to $400 in semi-annual Hilton resort credits, up to $200 in flight credits (up to $50 each quarter); Free accommodation certificate When you open your account and every year on your card anniversary.
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