Did You Know: Airlines Have Secret Elite Status Levels

Points and miles enthusiasts will be familiar with airline loyalty programs and tiers. It’s much more than counting the distance you fly on a given leg; sometimes, miles are earned based on ticket cost, a percentage of distance traveled based on the cabin class, or money spent using a partner credit card, to name a few. The most frequent travelers may find themselves earning the top status of programs such as Executive Platinum with American Airlines AAdvantage, Diamond Medallion with Delta SkyMiles, Super Elite with Air Canada Aeroplan, or Platinum with Air France-KLM Flying Blue.