{"id":7326,"date":"2024-01-04T23:08:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T23:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mer.tours\/maximize-your-rewards-in-2024-points-and-miles-tasks-to-complete-now\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T23:08:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T23:08:04","slug":"maximize-your-rewards-in-2024-points-and-miles-tasks-to-complete-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/maximize-your-rewards-in-2024-points-and-miles-tasks-to-complete-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximize your rewards in 2024: Points and miles tasks to complete now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to start the new year off right, and that may mean finally <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-chase-ultimate-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redeeming your Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value<\/a>. Or, perhaps you&#8217;ll earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-aa-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines Advantage status<\/a> from your living room couch using American Airlines <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-earn-aa-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Loyalty Points<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From opting for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/marriott-choice-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best Marriott Choice Benefit<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/choosing-your-amex-platinum-200-airline-fee-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selecting the right airline for your American Express airline fee credit<\/a>, here&#8217;s an overview of some points and miles topics to consider as you settle into 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"choose-your-marriott-choice-benefits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Choose your Marriott Choice benefits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Bedroom-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">A suite at the JW Marriott Mauritius Resort. KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you accrued 50 or more elite nights with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/award-travelers-guide-to-marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> in 2023, you&#8217;ll want to select your Marriott Choice Benefits by the Jan. 7 deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Once you reach 50 elite nights in a calendar year, you can choose one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Five elite night credits (toward your 2023 elite nights)<\/li>\n<li>Five Suite Night Awards<\/li>\n<li>A $1,000 discount on your favorite Marriott hotel mattress<\/li>\n<li>A $100 charity donation<\/li>\n<li>A gift of Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status for a family member, friend or colleague<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you accrue 75 elite nights in a calendar year, you&#8217;ll get an additional selection. Aside from the options you receive once you reach 50 elite nights, you&#8217;ll also get to choose if you&#8217;d like to gift Gold Elite (rather than Silver Elite) status or add the option of a free night certificate worth up to 40,000 points.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t choose by Jan. 7, Marriott will automatically choose <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/using-marriott-suite-night-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Suite Night Awards<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/marriott-status-with-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The complete guide to earning Marriott elite status with credit cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"change-your-airline-for-the-amex-fee-credit\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Change your airline for the Amex fee credit<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/United-Airlines-Premium-Plus-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those with an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Express card<\/a> that issues an annual airline fee credit have until Jan. 31 each year to change the airline they&#8217;ve selected for the credit. If you do nothing, your selection will remain what it was the previous year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some of the American Express cards that offer annual airline fee credits include:<\/p>\n<p>Amex says you can use the airline fee credits for &#8220;incidental fees such as checked baggage, in-flight refreshments, and flight change fees&#8221; that you pay to your chosen airline using an enrolled card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/reviews\/amex-platinum-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amex Platinum card review: High annual fee with loads of perks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earn-the-coveted-southwest-companion-pass\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Earn the coveted Southwest Companion Pass<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Southwest-Boeing-737-800-interior-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you want to fly to Aruba, Jamaica, Hawaii or Nebraska, generally speaking, the earlier in the year you earn the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/earn-southwest-companion-pass-new-year\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest Companion Pass<\/a>, the better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest increased the Companion Pass requirement<\/a> from 125,000 to 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points (you can also earn the pass after 100 qualifying one-way flights in a calendar year). However, Southwest cardholders now enjoy an annual boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points toward Companion Pass qualification.<\/p>\n<p>Once you surpass the threshold to earn a Companion Pass, your designated companion can fly for free with you on Southwest (other than the cost of taxes) for the rest of the calendar year in which it&#8217;s earned and the following calendar year. That means you can earn the pass now and have it through Dec. 31, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re striving to earn the Companion Pass, signing up for a new <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/southwest\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest credit card<\/a> can help. After all, sign-up bonuses from Southwest credit cards count toward the 135,000 Companion Pass qualifying points needed to earn a Companion Pass. However, other earning activities \u2014 including buying Rapid Rewards points \u2014 won&#8217;t count in your quest for the Companion Pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-use-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to use the Southwest Companion Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"select-delta-choice-benefits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Select Delta Choice Benefits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Delta-Air-Lines-A350-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like Marriott, Delta Air Lines awards its higher-tier elite members with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-choice-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choice Benefits<\/a>. You get one selection when you qualify for Platinum Medallion status and three selections when you qualify for Diamond Medallion status.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the timing for choosing these perks isn&#8217;t always clear. Delta uses the term &#8220;Medallion year&#8221; when describing this deadline, which can (understandably) lead to confusion.<\/p>\n<p>In short, you earn the next year of status based on the previous calendar year&#8217;s worth of flying. So, your qualifying activity from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023, earned you status for the 2024 Medallion year.<\/p>\n<p>So, what does this mean for Choice Benefits? Here it is in simpler terms:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>If you earned Platinum and\/or Diamond Medallion status based on your qualifying activity in the 2022 calendar year and you haven&#8217;t selected your Choice Benefit(s), you must do so by Jan. 31, 2024.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t make a selection before the deadline, the option(s) will disappear entirely, never to return.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth pointing out that if you still haven&#8217;t made a selection for your 2023 Medallion year, carefully consider when the benefits you select will expire. You may want to select benefits such as bonus miles or a travel voucher, as these don&#8217;t expire at the end of the Medallion year associated with your Choice Benefits.<\/p>\n<p>You might also have Choice Benefits to select from your 2023 flying activity (2024 Medallion year). You&#8217;re welcome to pick those now, but they will remain available until Jan. 31, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-medallion-updates-new-choice-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta makes it harder to earn Medallion status in 2024, adds new Choice Benefit options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"use-your-travel-and-other-credits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Use your travel and other credits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/United-Airbus-A321neo-116.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some credit card travel credits reset with the calendar year, and some operate by cardmember year (i.e., when you were first approved for the card). Regardless, this is a good time of year to see when your available travel credits reset and put them to good use.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Amex airline fee credits already mentioned, here&#8217;s a look at some of the other travel-related credits you might have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\"><strong>Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: $300 annual credit for purchases made through Capital One Travel<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\"><strong>Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: Up to $300 for travel purchases each account anniversary year (though it is based on a calendar year if you got the card before May 21, 2017)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi\/reviews\/citi-prestige-credit-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Citi Prestige\u00ae Card<\/strong><\/a>: Up to $250 for travel purchases each calendar year<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/bank-of-america-premium-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\"><strong>Bank of America\u00ae Premium Rewards\u00ae credit card<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: Up to a $100 statement credit for qualifying airline incidental fee transactions annually<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/strong><\/a>: Up to a $50 statement credit each calendar quarter (January through March, April through June, July through September and October through December) on flight purchases made through amextravel.com or with the airline directly; earn up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually (up to $400 annually) on eligible purchases made at participating Hilton resorts with your Hilton Amex Aspire Card<\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/strong>: Up to $200 annual statement credit when you book a prepaid rate through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts with American Express Travel (this benefit can also be used on stays of two nights or more at properties in The Hotel Collection)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The information for the Citi Prestige and Hilton Aspire cards has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You might also have travel credits with airlines. If so, now is a good time to make a plan for using these credits.<\/p>\n<p>A few popular rewards cards have other non-travel-related credits that reset on Jan. 1, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/amex-platinum-saks-fifth-avenue-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> $50 Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit<\/a> is issued twice yearly for those with the Amex Platinum \u2014 once from January to June and then a second up to $50 statement credit valid from July to December. Enrollment Required.<\/li>\n<li>Up to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/amex-platinum-credits-reset\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$200 Dell statement credit<\/a> is issued twice yearly for those with the Amex Business Platinum \u2014 once from January to June and then a second up to $200 statement credit valid from July to December. Enrollment Required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/travel-credits-easiest-to-redeem\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Which travel credits are the easiest to redeem?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"use-up-your-elite-status-perks\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Use up your elite status perks<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Hilton-Agadir-sunset-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With many airlines and hotels, you must requalify for status by the end of each calendar year. But if you don&#8217;t requalify, you often keep your status until the end of January or February.<\/p>\n<p>In short, you may have a month or two of &#8220;free&#8221; status if you didn&#8217;t requalify. As such, the beginning of the year is an ideal opportunity to use up elite status perks left over from the previous year, such as airline or suite upgrades and potential <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-status-matches-challenges\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">status matches to other programs<\/a>. Sometimes, you can even use upgrade certificates for friends, depending on the program&#8217;s rules, so they don&#8217;t always have to go to waste just because you aren&#8217;t traveling in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/airline-elite-status-expiration\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">When does airline elite status expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"label-your-cards-to-maximize-your-benefits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Label your cards to maximize your benefits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/01\/Park-Hyatt-Washington-D.C.-entry-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What are your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/new-years-resolution-use-your-points-better\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">award travel goals for the year<\/a>? If you want to sip a mango smoothie in a Balinese rainforest or frolic down the Champs-Elysees, you may want to add a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/hotel-credit-cards-with-annual-free-night\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hotel credit card that offers an annual free night<\/a> to your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need more Alaska Airlines miles to snag a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/sweet-spots-alaska-airlines-mileage-plan\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">great deal on a partner award<\/a>? If so, time to crank your <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/alaska-airlines-visa-signature-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Alaska Airlines Visa\u00ae credit card<\/a><\/span> into regular rotation.<\/p>\n<p>Brush up on your current bonus categories and goals for the year. You may want to reallocate your spending among the cards you currently hold. Or, maybe you&#8217;ll realize it&#8217;s a good time to pick up a new <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">travel rewards card<\/a> and spend a certain amount to receive a welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever travel goals and credit cards you select, it&#8217;s helpful to label those cards with the benefit you&#8217;re chasing and the card&#8217;s bonus categories so you don&#8217;t miss out on optimizing your spending.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best credit cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"remember-that-annual-limits-reset\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Remember that annual limits reset<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/12\/Beach-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve maxed out booking <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/booking-citi-4th-night-free\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fourth-night-free stays with the Citi Prestige<\/a> (capped at two per calendar year), hit the maximum yearly bonus limit for 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1%) on the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/blue-cash-preferred-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Blue Cash Preferred\u00ae Card from American Express<\/a><\/span> or reached another similar limit in 2023, this is the magic time of year when many of the clocks reset.<\/p>\n<p>Not all cards reset bonus spending limits by calendar year, though. It&#8217;s important to carefully review your online benefits guide to ensure you don&#8217;t sacrifice any bonus points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/cards-bonuses-for-annual-spending\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Free elite status, bonus points and more: Credit cards offering rewards for annual spend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot to do at the beginning of the year to set the rest of the year off right \u2014 especially when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/beginners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">points, miles and credit card rewards<\/a>. 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