They cut in line, get bags checked for free and then get upgraded to first class. Who are these lucky elites? They’re savvy fliers who have obtained what’s called status in their airline’s frequent flier program.
The traditional way to obtain status in a frequent flier program is simple: Just fly every week and wait until your new status card arrives in the mail. Yet, as companies cut their employee travel budget, many have lost their elite status and now must pay baggage fees and wait in lines with everyone else.
If you’re on the verge of losing your elite status or have never enjoyed it in the first place, don’t give up hope. Here’s how to reach and maintain elite status with your airline’s frequent flier program…
Each airline’s program is full of complex terms and conditions that few travelers take the time to understand. For example, Delta