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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I frequently stay at IHG properties because I can get good value when redeeming IHG points. Although IHG One Rewards moved to dynamic award pricing in 2020, I’ve continued to get solid value when redeeming IHG points. For example, earlier this year, I redeemed 87,000 points for a four-night stay at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens in Greece, which would have otherwise cost $889. I got a redemption rate of 1.02 cents per point on this stay, much higher than the 0.5 cents per IHG point listed in TPG’s July 2025 valuations. Two IHG credit cards have limited-time welcome offers if you apply by July 23. Specifically, with the [applyLink pid=”6799″ overridetext=”IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card”] (see [termsConditions pid=”6799″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]), you can earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Meanwhile, with the [applyLink pid=”6153″ overridetext=”IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card”] (see [termsConditions pid=”6153″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) you can earn five free nights (each night valued at up to 60,000 points) after spending $5,000 in the first three months from account opening. IHG credit cards

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Having elite status with an airline, such as United Airlines, can make a significant difference in your travel experience. Shorter lines, faster service, complimentary upgrades, international lounge access and other benefits can easily make stressful trips more seamless. But these perks don’t come without a cost, and United MileagePlus increased thresholds for earning Premier status in 2025. Thankfully, United recently refreshed its credit cards to make it easier to earn status through everyday spending. The [applyLink pid=”7752″ overridetext=”United Quest℠ Card”] (see [termsConditions pid=”7752″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) is currently offering an elevated welcome bonus that can get you halfway to Premier Silver status: Earn 100,000 bonus miles and 3,000 Premier qualifying points after spending $4,000 in the first three months from account opening. This guide will evaluate United Premier status and break down the different status tiers, how to earn them and whether their perks are worth the effort for United flyers. Related: When does airline elite status expire? What is United Premier status? ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY When you choose to fly United Airlines and add your MileagePlus number to your booking, in addition to earning miles,