If you are some amount of points away from the next status level, you should:

  1. Read through the free guides
    1. Read part 2 of the Getting Started Guide to learn about the available programs to earn Loyalty Points
    2. Read part 3 of the Getting Started Guide to see how you can earn 40,000 LP for $500
  2. With a free account, browse earnings to view the top fixed-rate merchants
  3. Watch for deal posts in r/loyaltypointhunters

Read through these FAQs to understand what miles count as Loyalty Points and when they post: