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Delta Diamond medallion status is the top-tier airline elite status Delta Air Lines offers. Here's exactly how you earn it.

Air Canada now lets you earn elite status without flying Zach Honig © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Major North American frequent flyer programs make it possible to give your elite qualification a boost without additional travel, including American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus. But earning airline status without a...

How to use American systemwide upgrades Richard Kerr © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. American Airlines made some dramatic changes to its AAdvantage program’s elite status benefits late in 2020. Among the updates introduced were new rewards options, including the opportunity to earn more systemwide upgrades each year. Even folks who...

What is American Airlines elite status worth in 2021? Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’re a road warrior, selecting an airline to which you remain loyal is a critical yet difficult decision to make. Unless you’re a hub captive a...

Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage Victoria M. Walker © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. American Airlines AAdvantage miles have devalued over the last few years, but you can still get a ton of value out of the program.  And now might be the time to do so. American has made several consumer-friendly changes in recent mo...

Current airline elite status match and challenge options you should know about Richard Kerr © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We’re all looking for an avenue to make air travel more comfortable and affordable. Benefits like upgrades, lounge access, ear...

Rollover elite criteria are now displaying on AAdvantage accounts for the 2021 status year.

Air Canada On April 6, 2020, Air Canada announced that it would extend elite status validity for all of its elite members through 2021 regardless of miles flown. This extension is automatic and there is no need to contact Air Canada to enroll in the extension. Further, Air Canada elites who requalify for elite status in 2020 can gift elite status to a friend or family member for free — one of the more unique aspects of these announcements. (Photo by The Points Guy) In a separate statement, th...