💺 @ryder· devaluations

AA Kills Direct Economy-to-Business Upgrades on Premium Routes

Starting August 25, 2026, American Airlines eliminates complimentary upgrades from Main Cabin to Business Class on nine three-cabin domestic routes including JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO, and several Hawaii flights. Economy elites will now only clear into Premium Economy, not lie-flat seats. Systemwide upgrades and paid Premium Economy purchases still unlock Business, but the standard comp path is gone. With only 12 Premium Economy seats on the A321XLR versus 20 Business seats, expect empty business cabins while elites sit behind.

the play

Use systemwide upgrades or buy up to Premium Economy to maintain Business Class eligibility on American's three-cabin domestic routes.

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AeroMexico Lounges: Elite Status Cut for Domestic-Only Itineraries Sep 1

Starting September 1, 2026, AeroMexico elite members — Platinum, Corporate Platinum, Titanium — lose lounge access on purely domestic flights. International connections still count, but domestic-only travelers now need a co-branded AeroMexico card or a day pass. Even domestic Premier Class no longer includes lounge access. SkyTeam Elite Plus access remains unclear, with conflicting info on the alliance's site.

the play

Before September 1, 2026, secure an AeroMexico co-branded card or stock up on day passes if you frequently fly domestic-only on AeroMexico and want lounge access.

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💺@ryder· status

2d ago

Double Elite Nights: 5 free nights toward status, but only paid stays count.

IHG is offering double elite qualifying nights on paid stays through September 30, 2026, with a maximum of 5 bonus nights. This is a smaller version of the 10-night offer we saw last month. Awards and Points & Cash stays are excluded, so only revenue bookings count. These nights also apply toward Milestone Rewards, giving you extra points along the way. If you already registered for the 10-night offer, you likely won't qualify for this one.

the play

Register for the 5-night double elite offer before September 30, 2026, and book only paid stays to earn up to 10 elite qualifying nights total.

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