Best Loyalty Programs for the Business Traveler

January 23, 2017

If you travel often then enrolling in reward programs is definitely a good idea. Here are the best programs for business travelers. Make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, not to mention awesome reward benefits, with the following programs. We’ve highlighted features of the top programs.

Hotel: Marriott Rewards

Member

Rewards points earned for meetings and events
No blackout dates
Free in-room Wi-Fi

Silver Elite (10+ qualifying nights)

Member benefits
20% additional bonus points

Gold Elite (50+ qualifying nights)

Silver Elite benefits
25% additional bonus points
Guaranteed room type
Guaranteed late checkout (4pm)
Guaranteed lounge access and breakfast for 2

Platinum Elite (75+ qualifying nights)

Gold Elite benefits
50% additional bonus points
48-hour room availability guaranteed
Arrival gift of bonus points, a food & drink amenity or air miles

National airline program: JetBlue TrueBlue

TrueBlue member

No blackout dates
Earn at least 6 points per dollar when booking on jetblue.com
Purchase extra space for +200 points and pet travel companion for +300 points
Points do not expire
Option to donate TrueBlue points to charity organization

Mosaic Status

Membership benefits
Change and cancellation fees waves
More Space seats at much lower prices
You and others on your itinerary can check 1^st and 2^nd bags free
Expedited security line services
Early boarding
Complimentary alcoholic beverages onboard

International airline program: American Airlines AAdvantage

Gold

Unlimited, auto-requested complimentary upgrades (flights less than 500miles)
Priority check-in
1 free checked bag
Complimentary same-day standby
Complimentary preferred seats

Platinum

Gold benefits
Business class and frequent flyer lounges
2 free checked bags
Priority baggage delivery

Platinum Pro

Platinum benefits
Upgrades confirmed before departure as early as 72 hours

Executive Platinum

Platinum Pro benefits
3 free checked bags
Complimentary same-day flight change
Complimentary alcoholic beverage and snack in the Main Cabin

Travel site: Expedia+

+Blue

Use your points to book award travel for others
No blackout dates
Get $25 off your next hotel with as few as 3,500 Expedia+ points

+Silver

+Blue benefits
Free amenities like spa discounts and free drinks at select +VIP Access hotels
Exclusive travel offers

+Gold

+Silver benefits
Room upgrades and flexible check-in and check-out at +VIP Access hotels (subject to availability)

Car rental: National Emerald Club

Club Member

Choose any car on the Emerald Aisle for only the midsize rate
Never pay for extra drivers
Earn 1 rental credit for every qualified car rental, get a free rental day after 7 points
Email receipts allow for a quick drop-off return
Receive exclusive members-only discounts and offers

Executive