Want to be the ultimate travel hero? Turns out, several airlines and hotel chains let you gift your elite status to someone else! We're talking about perks like free upgrades, lounge access, priority boarding – the works! This is awesome because, let's face it, who wouldn't want to give the gift of travel luxury?

So, which programs are feeling generous? AwardWallet has a list of 16 airlines and hotels that offer this perk. The exact rules vary – some let you gift a lower tier of your status, while others require you to hit certain milestones. But bottom line, if you're swimming in elite benefits, check out the possibilities.

Why does this matter to you? Well, for starters, you can seriously make someone's day (or year!). Plus, think about it: maybe you can gift status to a travel buddy, making your future adventures even sweeter. Check out the AwardWallet article for the full rundown of participating programs and how to make someone's travel dreams come true.