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12Status Return: Free Miles, but the Perk Is Zone 5 Boarding at SEA

Delta's 12Status is back for its 10th season, offering one SkyMile per Seahawks passing yard (roughly 4,000 miles per season). The real status play: Zone 5 priority boarding on Delta departures from SEA, plus 12% off at Seahawks Pro Shop on the 12th of each month. This is Delta's loyalty wedge against Alaska in Seattle, and for Seahawks fans who fly Delta, it's a free way to board earlier and earn a few thousand miles.

the play

Register for 12Status before the season ends and link your SkyMiles account to earn miles and unlock Zone 5 boarding at SEA.

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#status #deals #delta skymiles #12status #seattle seahawks #priority boarding #skymiles experiences

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MQD Shortcut: Hertz rentals earn 1:1 MQD through Dec 15 — book by Sept 20.

Delta cobranded Amex cardholders can earn 1 Medallion Qualification Dollar per dollar spent on Hertz base rental rates booked via Delta's carsandstays site. The promo runs August 24 through booking deadline September 20, with rentals completed by December 15. Only the base rate before taxes and fees qualifies, and using miles as payment kills MQD earnings entirely. The Expedia white-label prices may not be competitive, so run a cost-benefit against buying MQD directly through flight spend or other promos.

the play

Book your Hertz rental through carsandstays.delta.com before September 20 to stack 1 MQD per dollar on base rate with your Delta Reserve, Platinum, or Gold Amex.

#status #deals #delta skymiles #medallion qualifying dollars #hertz #cobranded credit cards

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2d ago

Atmos CLEAR+ discount: $40 off is table stakes, $90 off is the real win.

Alaska and Hawaiian's Atmos elite members now get $40 off CLEAR+ ($179/year) for Silver through Platinum, or $90 off ($129/year) for Titanium. That matches Delta and United elite pricing, but CLEAR+ normally costs $219. Amex Platinum cards offer a full $219 statement credit, making the elite discount irrelevant for cardholders. The Titanium tier's $129 rate is the only one that beats the standard cardholder path, and only if you don't have an eligible Amex.

the play

Target Titanium status if you fly Alaska/Hawaiian often enough to justify the $129 CLEAR+ rate, or simply use an Amex Platinum card for a free membership instead.

#status #deals #alaska airlines #hawaiian airlines #clear plus #atmos elite

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