How credit card points helped save my sanity (and maintain elite status) as a new parent
As a relatively new parent, I’m frequently trying to manage stress. And as a points and miles geek, I’m always looking for ways to maximize the benefits within my favorite rewards programs. Fortunately, I came up with a pretty good way to do both of those things last year after
WhatsApp could soon add music cards for status updates
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Whatsapp is working on new music layouts for status updates. These layouts aim to make music sharing more visually appealing. The upcoming layouts would be similar to music options already available on Instagram stories. WhatsApp‘s status feature is a very popular way to share
Earn Alaska MVP elite status through 2026 by taking 1 round-trip flight
Airlines often try to tempt infrequent flyers with status matches, challenges and buy-up offers. Sometimes they even offer ways to shortcut your path to status — like this deal from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, where you can earn MVP status through 2026 by taking a single round-trip flight from
United Airlines MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more
United’s MileagePlus program has made some recent changes, such as devaluing first-class partner redemptions in 2024 and overhauling its cobranded credit cards earlier this year. However, since United miles never expire, PlusPoints and miles can be used to confirm long-haul Polaris upgrades and MileagePlus now lets you pool miles, the
Delta SkyMiles targets Southwest Rapid Rewards elites with a new status match
Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to take advantage of Southwest Airlines’ overhaul. For the Southwest Rapid Rewards customers who aren’t thrilled with the recent changes, Delta’s SkyMiles program has launched a limited-time status match offer just for Southwest elite members, offering A-List and A-List Preferred members a temporary
WhatsApp is working on a “Layouts” feature for Status Updates
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp is testing a photo collage feature for status updates. Users will be able to choose from various grid layouts with up to six photos. This feature is currently in development and thus, not yet available to users. Love it or hate it, Stories/Status
Frontier Miles elite status: What it is and how to earn it
Frontier Airlines is a low-cost carrier that serves the U.S., Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It’s one of those airlines that charge extra for just about everything. For example, you could pay $60 each way to add a carry-on bag. Thankfully, with Frontier Miles elite status, some of these
Delta SkyMiles: Complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines. TPG’s February 2025 valuations peg Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents apiece, and you can redeem them for flights, upgrades, hotels and more. You’ll typically get the most value from your miles if
Best hotel elite status tiers and how to earn them in 2025
Hotel elite status offers many valuable perks. For example, you might enjoy complimentary breakfast, upgrades and even 4 p.m. late checkout with some hotel elite statuses. But which hotel elite status tier is best? The best hotel elite status tier — and even the best hotel loyalty program — depends