Last week I got to the airport a little less than an hour before my flight left. This is pretty normal for me—but was about the only normal thing about the airport. I completely forgot that Spring Break is starting soon, and the lines were looooooong. I am lucky I have status and could go through the elite security line because the regular security line stretched halfway down the airport. And it’s not just the fact that there are a ton of people, it’s that so many of them travel very infrequently and don’t move as quickly as maybe we would like.

So just a friendly reminder—get to the airport a little earlier than normal, and if you don’t have status get there even earlier.

Having status with hotels and airlines leads to all kinds of benefits–upgrades, extra points, free stuff. I know status is very important to frequent fliers, and we want status with as many airlines and hotels as possible! Last week, Mommy Points posted the slides to her super helpful presentation on getting status quickly. It has tips and benefits for all the major airline alliances—One World, Star, and Sky Team—plus the Southwest Companion pass and hotel groups. She included info on challenges and ways to use credit cards to get status. I knew about a few things but definitely learned a lot, and I think you will to! So check it out when you get a chance.

Readers, what are your tips for getting status quickly?

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