- Southwest did a thing on Friday:
– Elite tiers changed with Silver (formerly A-List), Gold (formerly A-List Preferred), and a new Platinum tier, requiring 35,000, 65,000, and 140,000 tier qualifying miles respectively
– Companion Pass gets worse on January 1, when 95,000 elite points earn three trips, and unlimited trips have a heightened 140,000 elite points threshold (at least something was heightened in this announcement?)
– Credit card spend will earn 1x elite qualifying point regardless of category bonuses multipliers
– and, what could possibly go wrong with Southwest lounges?
Don’t worry though, you’re still only getting shelf-stable snacks on your flight, and in uplifting news these snacks are now considered food quality in over three countries. - The Synchrony Version Mastercard has an increased sign-up bonus of a $150 statement credit after a single purchase in 90 days. Yes, $150 doesn’t move the needle, but the card is still a quiet great because:
– It earns 4x on dining, gas, and grocery
– It’s Synchrony
Why isn’t this card an unsung hero? Well, because you’re earning Verizon bucks which means you’re probably going to be cashing out via AirPods Pro resale. - Safeway, Albertsons, and other Just4U stores have a 10x coupon on Zift cards excluding those redeemable for Amazon through Saturday.
Related question, who’s your least favorite person that you still give gifts to around the holidays? No reason. - Staples stores have fee-free $200 Visa gift cards through Saturday, limit nine per transaction.
These are Pathward / BlackHawk Network gift cards. - Giant Food has 2x points earning on Mastercard gift cards through Thursday, limit $1,500 per account. Ditto for Stop & Shop and Giant stores.
Have a nice Monday, friends!
MEAB Exclusive: Southwest Flagship lounge fine dining preview. (Thanks to Josh)