Heads up, reward travelers! Qatar Airways and Accor (think hotels like Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis) have teamed up to give you more ways to earn points and fast-track your way to elite status. This means you can earn both Accor Reward points on Qatar flights and Qatar Airways Avios (their loyalty currency) on Accor hotel stays. It's called "double dipping" and is a great way to maximize your rewards.

But the deal gets even sweeter. They are also offering a limited access status match. This means that elite members of one program may be able to get a temporary boost towards elite status in the other program. The specific details for the status match aren't fully available, so be sure to check the full partnership details to see how you can leverage your existing loyalty to climb the ranks faster and enjoy extra perks on your next vacation. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy extra benefits when you fly Qatar or stay in Accor hotels.