Southwest is replacing A-List and A-List Preferred with new Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers in 2027, adding international partner awards and new airport lounges — but tightening how the Companion Pass is earned. Here’s everything changing, with sources and quotes.

Learn how to earn, designate, and use the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass to allow a friend or family member to fly with you for free.

Marriott is testing an airline-style upgrade waitlist showing elite members their exact position in line. Here’s how it works, and what it leaves out.

Yes – Marriott’s soft landing policy caps a missed Platinum requalification at one tier, landing you at Gold. Here is how it works and its limits.

A Nightly Upgrade Award is confirmed before you arrive and targets suites directly – the automatic Platinum check-in upgrade is a same-day courtesy with no guarantee.

SkyTeam Elite Plus unlocks Delta Sky Clubs internationally only — Delta’s own Medallion elites face a stricter cabin rule than partner status.

Delta Gold Business skips the companion certificate for broader everyday earning and a free checked bag. Here’s whether the $150 fee pays off.

Lounge access hides four different products behind one marketing phrase. Compare what Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Reserve, United Club Infinite, and AAdvantage Executive actually get you into — network, guest limits, and real fees included.

Delta Blue has no annual fee but also no free bag or companion certificate. Here’s who it actually makes sense for.