A step-by-step guide to AA systemwide upgrades in AAdvantage: eligibility, booking tips, upgrade space, partner rules, and how to maximize value on AA and BA flights.

Choice Privileges announced free points sharing for 2026, but final terms aren’t out. Here’s what’s confirmed and how to combine points with family now.

Seven bonus rewards a year at 10 through 50 qualifying nights (or credits) — here’s the full schedule and how to pick points vs. a gift card.

Choice’s 2026 change lets you hit Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Titanium through spend, not just nights — 10 EQCs per dollar spent.

Redeem 6,000 points minimum, pay Choice’s cash top-up for the rest — here’s the real math from a live example and when it beats paying cash outright.

Yes, technically — but award tickets get something better: free cancellation any time before departure, miles reinstated for a full year.

Yes — Air Canada and United share Star Alliance plus a dedicated transborder deal, so Aeroplan and MileagePlus both earn directly on each other’s flights.

No — Air Canada (Star Alliance) and Delta (SkyTeam) share zero mileage earning. Delta’s actual Canadian partner is WestJet, not Air Canada.

Yes — United and Lufthansa are Star Alliance partners, so your MileagePlus miles, PQP, and Premier status all carry over to Lufthansa flights.