If you’re trying to earn elite status with American Airlines but don’t have enough Loyalty Points to reach the next tier, American is providing another way to get you there — albeit at a significant ...

For most of my career as a travel editor, airline elite status was the goal. I planned trips around it, tracked progress obsessively and flew airlines I didn’t always love because it helped achieve ...

The AAdvantage Pass provides instant loyalty status. Photo Credit: Nathan Klemstein/Shutterstock American Airlines has introduced AAdvantage Pass, providing instant loyalty status and other perks. The ...

I’ve mentioned several times that I don’t chase elite status with airlines. I’ve even given talks at points and miles conferences, saying that I don’t think chasing airline elite status makes sense ...

Some lucky loyalty program members are being gifted status from airlines, even if they didn't requalify organically.