Rethinking Elite Status and Smarter Ways to Earn and Use Points

Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investorsBilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentQuince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returnsFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with up to 15% offFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals#220: Is chasing elite status worth it? Chris shares his journey of earning elite status with 8 hotel and airline loyalty programs for 2025, weighing the pros and cons amid recent devaluations. He also highlights listener stories showcasing over $100,000 in combined savings through smart points and miles strategies.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/rethinking-elite-status-listener-winsPartner DealsThrive Market: 30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 giftGelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealthLMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mixBilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/dealsResources MentionedBilt Air France-KLM Flying Blue Status MatchMarriott Free Breakfast ArticleMarriott Secret Award ChartLoyalty Point HuntersCredit Cards Alaska Airlines® Business Card AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard Citi Strata Premier℠ Card Automate Card-Linked Offers CardPointers Pro: 30% off here or 50% off for ATH members SaveWise Prenuvo: Get $300 off a whole body scanTV Show Recommendations: Paradise Landman Silo The Day of the Jackal Free Unclaimed Money SitePic of Brandon at Lowe’sATH Podcast Ep #101: Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever with Brandon Pressor Ep #102: Traveling to Japan with Points & Miles Ep #166: Best Award Search Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler Ep #182: Shortcuts to Elite Travel Status with Greg the Frequent Miler Ep #216: Purpose, Friendship, and Human Skills with Simon Sinek Ep #215: Medical Travel: Better Care and Lower Costs for Surgery, IVF, Dental, Advanced Screenings and More with Josef Woodman Iceland 2025 Trip Membership Newsletter Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, wins, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(02:06) Quick Overview(03:13) Southwest Airlines: A-List Status(07:43) United and Delta Status(11:16) Earning American Airlines Status(13:58) The Perks of Marriott Elite Status(19:55) Achieving Top-Tier Hyatt Status(23:56) Hilton Honors Elite Status(25:01) Is Chasing Status Actually Worth It?(32:26) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers and Tools to Automate(40:52) TV Show Recommendations(41:53) How to Avoid Uber Fees Abroad(42:16) Get Free Unclaimed Money From Your State(44:26) Amazing Listener WinsConnect with ChrisNewsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedInEditor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.