{"id":121744,"date":"2024-08-29T20:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/what-exactly-is-elite-status-in-travel-and-how-can-i-get-it-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T20:00:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:00:41","slug":"what-exactly-is-elite-status-in-travel-and-how-can-i-get-it-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/what-exactly-is-elite-status-in-travel-and-how-can-i-get-it-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"What exactly is elite status in travel \u2014 and how can I get it? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Citi is a TPG advertising partner.<\/em><\/p>\n

Airlines, hotels and other travel providers offer loyalty programs<\/a> to encourage travelers to book reservations with them. Then, the more you travel and spend with a brand, the higher the level of elite status<\/a> you can reach, which translates into additional perks and rewards, like free hotel breakfast<\/a>, room and seat upgrades and other benefits.<\/p>\n

We use the term “elite status” frequently, but some travelers are unsure what it means. In this article, we’ll explain the basics of elite status and how you can get it; plus, we’ll share other ways to get elite benefits without the “status.”<\/p>\n

Related: Best hotel rewards programs in the world: Which one is right for you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is elite status?<\/h2>\n
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