Benjamin Dinn
NerdWallet colleague and travel writer focused on loyalty programs and elite status strategies, currently pursuing United Million Miler lifetime status and providing expertise on airline and hotel program changes.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 50min
2026 Elite Status Changes and Ways to Earn Status and Nights More Easily
Benjamin Dinn, a NerdWallet travel writer who chases elite status and United Million Miler, breaks down 2026 changes to airline and hotel loyalty. He highlights shifts toward spending and credit-card routes to perks. Short, clear takes cover which programs changed, status match shortcuts, and how home airports shape which status is worth pursuing.
