# loyalty program

General news about airline and hotel loyalty programs: rule changes, new earning options, program rebrands, account policies and published results. Most stories on the site carry a more specific tag as well, such as devaluation, elite status or promotion. This tag is the broadest view of program news.

100 signals tagged loyalty program (type).

## Turkish Airlines adds 40% to Citi ThankYou transfers to Nov 30, 2026

Yesterday · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, Citi, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Miles&Smiles members receive a 40% bonus on Citi ThankYou transfers from November 1 to November 30, 2026, limited to 50,000 extra miles.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-40-bonus-when-you-transfer-citi-thankyou-points-to-turkish-airlines)

## December 2 is the cutoff for Southwest bonuses toward Companion Pass

Yesterday · 2 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, award redemption, program change

The Priority card still pays 90,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months and the Plus card pays 80,000 after $1,000, both short of the Companion Pass threshold.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwests-new-credit-card-bonuses-offer-up-to-90-000-points-toward-companion-pa)

## Capital One adds Copa ConnectMiles at 2:1.5 with 30% bonus

Thursday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card

Eligible Capital One cardholders can now send miles to Copa Airlines ConnectMiles at 2:1.5, with a 30% bonus through December 1, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/copa-airlines-joins-capital-one-miles-transfer-partner-network)

## Citi adds 40% to ThankYou transfers to Turkish to Nov 30

Thursday · 1 source · Citi, Turkish Airlines, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Citi is paying ThankYou cardholders a 40% bonus on transfers to Turkish through November 30, 2026, with extra miles capped at 50,000 and paid after the campaign.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-citi-thankyou-points-to-turkish-miles-smiles-with-a-40-transfer-bonus-2)

## Turkish Airlines adds 40% to Citi ThankYou transfers to Aug 31

Wednesday · 1 source · Citi, Turkish Airlines, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Citi ThankYou Points now transfer to Miles & Smiles at 1,400 miles per 1,000 points through August 31, 2026, with bonus miles capped at 50,000.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-points-40-transfer-bonus-to-turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-1-1-4)

## Flying Blue Complete+ lets members buy 30,000 miles a month

Wednesday · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, devaluation, program change

The new Subscribe to Miles tier credits 30,000 Flying Blue miles each month, with a 3-month commitment and no elite-qualifying credit.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-subscribe-to-miles-launches-complete-with-30-000-mile)

## Flying Blue delays 50% SAF XP hike to 1 December 2026

Wednesday · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, elite status, program change

Flying Blue members again pay €10 per XP for SAF and charity after a hike without notice, but the rate still rises to €15 on 1 December 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-delays-saf-donation-xp-changes-until-december-2026)

## Aeroplan Members Can Now Redeem Points for Harbour Air Seaplane Flights

Wednesday · 3 sources · Air Canada, American Express, Chase, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, award redemption, partnership

Flights, hotels, credit cards, points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-members-can-now-redeem-points-for-harbour-air-seaplane-flights)

## Turkish Airlines adds 40% to Citi ThankYou transfers to Nov 30

Wednesday · 1 source · Citi, Turkish Airlines, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, app & tech, promotion

Miles&Smiles members can convert Citi ThankYou Points at a 40% bonus from November 1 through 30, 2026, up to 50,000 extra miles.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-to-turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-40-conversion-bonus-november-1-30)

## ALL Accor+ Explorer adds 3-night Stay Plus minimum at some hotels

Tuesday · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card, program change

Stay Plus free nights at some hotels now require a minimum of 3 consecutive nights for paid ALL Accor+ Explorer members.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-benefit-changes-october-november-2026)

## Capital One to Copa ConnectMiles at 1:0.75, 30% bonus to Dec 1

Tuesday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, partnership

Capital One now transfers to Copa ConnectMiles at a 1:0.75 ratio, and the 30% bonus through December 1, 2026 turns 1,000 points into 975 miles.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-copa-connectmiles-points-to-miles-partnership-30-conversion-bonus-un)

## Chase adds 80% to Ultimate Rewards transfers to IHG to Dec 3, 2026

Monday · 1 source · Chase, IHG One Rewards, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, credit card

Frequent Miler says not to transfer Ultimate Rewards to IHG because buying 45,000 points costs $225 at 0.5 cents each.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-offering-80-bonus-when-transferring-points-to-ihg-but-dont)

## Capital One adds 30% to Copa ConnectMiles transfers to Dec 1

Monday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, promotion

Capital One is paying a 30% bonus on miles transferred to Copa ConnectMiles through December 1, 2026, turning 1,000 miles into 975 ConnectMiles.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-launches-transfers-to-copa-connectmiles-and-a-limited-time-30-transf)

## Amex adds 30% on Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic to Nov 30

Monday · 1 source · American Express, Virgin Atlantic, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Points travellers transferring Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic receive 1,300 miles per 1,000 points through November 30, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-transfer-bonus-30-to-virgin-atlantic)

## Capital One adds Copa at 2:1.5 with 30% bonus to Dec 1

Monday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, partnership, promotion

Capital One Miles now transfer to Copa ConnectMiles at 1,000 miles for 750 Copa miles, with a 30% launch bonus through December 1, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/copa-added-as-new-capital-one-transfer-partner-2-1-5-30-launch-transfer-bonus)

## Targeted: 20% United-to-Marriott transfer bonus through Nov 30

Monday · 1 source · United Airlines, Marriott Bonvoy, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card

United MileagePlus Premier Silver and higher members enrolled in Marriott Bonvoy could convert miles to Bonvoy at a 1:1.2 ratio through November 30, 2025.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/one-month-only-transfer-united-mileageplus-miles-to-marriott-bonvoy-points-with)

## Capital One adds 20% to Flying Blue transfers to Nov 30, 2026

Monday · 1 source · Capital One, Air France-KLM, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, devaluation

Capital One cardholders receive a 20% bonus on miles transferred to Flying Blue through November 30, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/20-transfer-bonus-to-air-france-klm-flying-blue-from-capital-one)

## Flying Blue raises SAF spend per XP from €10 to €15

Monday · 1 source · Air France-KLM, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, devaluation, elite status, program change

Flying Blue members offsetting Air France KLM flights with sustainable aviation fuel now earn one XP for every €15 spent, up from €10.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ouch-flying-blue-makes-earning-xps-through-saf-50-more-expensive)

## IHG starts paying points on master-billed group stays

Monday · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, program change

IHG One Rewards is beginning to credit a flat nightly points award and elite qualifying nights on master-billed group stays of at least $30 a night.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-members-now-earn-points-qualifying-nights-on-master-billed-stays)

## Chase adds 30% to Ultimate Rewards transfers to Wyndham to Dec 3

Sunday · 2 sources · Chase, Wyndham Rewards, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, credit card

Ultimate Rewards transfers to Wyndham Rewards credit 1,300 points per 1,000 Chase points through December 3, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ultimate-rewards-30-transfer-bonus-to-wyndham-1-1-3)

## Chase adds 80% to Ultimate Rewards transfers to IHG to Dec 3, 2026

Sunday · 1 source · Chase, IHG One Rewards, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, credit card

Chase is paying an 80% bonus on Ultimate Rewards transfers to IHG One Rewards through December 3, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-launches-new-80-transfer-bonus-to-ihg-one-rewards-but-is-it-worth-it)

## Chase adds 30% to Ultimate Rewards transfers to Avios to Dec 1, 2026

Sunday · 3 sources · Chase, British Airways, Iberia, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card

Chase is paying a 30% bonus on Ultimate Rewards transfers to British Airways Avios, Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub until December 1, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ultimate-rewards-80-transfer-bonus-to-ihg-1-1-8)

## Capital One adds 20% to Flying Blue transfers to Nov 30

Sunday · 2 sources · Capital One, Air France-KLM, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion

Capital One members receive 1,200 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 miles transferred from November 1 through November 30, 2026, with no registration or cap.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-20-transfer-bonus-to-airfrance-klm-flying-blue-1-1-2)

## Bilt ends 4% Bilt Cash for new cardholders from January 1, 2027

Oct 29 · 1 source · Bilt, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, program change

Anyone who wants 4% Bilt Cash needs a Bilt card before January 1, 2027 and must opt out of Housing Only Rewards while that choice is still available.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/decomplexifying-bilt-my-personal-ponderings)

## Etihad Guest now earns up to 250% on STARLUX flights

Oct 28 · 1 source · Etihad, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, partnership, program change

Etihad Guest members now earn miles on STARLUX flights, with first class F and A tickets crediting 250 percent of miles flown.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-members-can-now-earn-miles-for-starlux-flights)

## JetBlue overhauls TrueBlue and Mosaic perks on February 1, 2027

Oct 28 · 2 sources · JetBlue, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, devaluation, elite status, program change

TrueBlue and Mosaic members face smaller Perks You Pick bonuses from February 1, 2027, including a TrueBlue point award that falls from 5,000 to 1,000.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-trueblue-changes-coming-in-2027-new-perks-you-pick-menus-complimentary-u)

## Bilt retires 4% Flexible Bilt Cash unless holders opt out

Oct 27 · 3 sources · Bilt, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, program change

Bilt cardholders must opt out in the Bilt app before their next anniversary to keep 4% Flexible Bilt Cash, after which the choice is locked.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-program-changes-for-2027-impact-bilt-cash-credit-cards-hotel-redemptions)

## Bilt ends 4% Flexible Bilt Cash for new cardholders from 2027

Oct 27 · 1 source · Bilt, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, program change

New cardholders approved on or after January 1, 2027 will earn Housing-Only Rewards of up to 1.25X on rent or mortgage rather than 4% Flexible Bilt Cash.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-rewards-is-changing-its-program-again-some-good-some-bad)

## BA raises Silver to 8,000 tier points and cuts Club World bonuses

Oct 27 · 2 sources · British Airways, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

British Airways will raise Silver to 8,000 tier points from 1 April 2027 and cut Club World bonuses from 500 to 200 for bookings from 25 November 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-increases-tier-point-requirements-for-silver-gold-from-april-1-2)

## Bilt shifts cards to 1.25x housing points unless 4% locked by Dec 31

Oct 27 · 1 source · Bilt, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

New Bilt cards will default to up to 1.25 points per dollar on housing from January 1, 2027 unless applicants accept by December 31, 2026 to keep 4% Bilt Cash.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-introduces-daily-rewards-with-a-chance-at-1-million-for-a-homeand-gives-you)

## Capital One adds 20% to Avios transfers to Oct 31, 2026

Oct 27 · 1 source · Capital One, British Airways, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Capital One is paying a 20% bonus on transfers to British Airways Avios from October 1 through October 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-transfer-bonus-20-to-british-airways-avios-1-1-2)

## WestJet raises Silver TQS to $5,000 and Platinum to $15,000 in 2027

Oct 26 · 1 source · loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, program change

WestJet Rewards will raise Silver, Gold and Platinum TQS to $5,000, $8,000 and $15,000 from 1 January 2027, with elite benefits unchanged.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/upcoming-changes-to-westjet-rewards-tier-qualifying-spend-thresholds-in-2027)

## Citi adds 10% to ThankYou transfers to Asia Miles to Nov 14

Oct 26 · 4 sources · Citi, Cathay Pacific, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, devaluation

Citi is paying 1,100 Asia Miles per 1,000 ThankYou Points on transfers to Cathay Pacific from October 25 through November 14, 2026, for premium ThankYou cards.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-citi-thankyou-points-to-cathay-with-a-10-transfer-bonus)

## Targeted: Amex adds 35% to Marriott transfers through Dec 10, 2026

Oct 25 · 1 source · American Express, Marriott Bonvoy, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, credit card

Selected American Express members receive 1,350 Marriott Bonvoy points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards transferred through December 10, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-transfer-bonus-35-to-marriott-1-1-35)

## Amex pays 35% bonus on Marriott transfers through Dec 10, 2026

Oct 25 · 2 sources · American Express, Marriott Bonvoy, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, credit card

U.S. Membership Rewards accounts enrolled in Marriott Bonvoy receive 1,350 Bonvoy points for every 1,000 transferred from October 20 through December 10, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-a-35-transfer-bonus-from-amex-membership-rewards-to-marriott-bonvoy)

## Southwest adds Platinum at 140,000 points on January 1, 2027

Oct 25 · 1 source · Southwest, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

A-List Preferred members who already hold Companion Pass gain little by pushing to Southwest Platinum at 140,000 points on January 1, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/how-southwests-new-2027-elite-status-compares-to-american-delta-and-united)

## BA raises Silver to 8,000 points and cuts Club World bonuses

Oct 23 · 1 source · British Airways, loyalty program, policy change, airline, safety & operations, promotion, program change

British Airways will lift Silver to 8,000 tier points from 1 April 2027 as Club World bonuses fall from 500 to 200 per flight.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-makes-status-harder-to-earn-again-while-slashing-bonus-points-fo)

## Delta holds 2027 Medallion MQDs at 5,000 to 28,000 for a third year

Oct 22 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, devaluation, elite status, program change

Delta said 2027 Medallion qualification will match 2026 for SkyMiles members, keeping Silver at 5,000 MQDs and Diamond at 28,000 MQDs.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/just-in-delta-confirms-medallion-status-requirements-for-2027)

## Capital One adds 30% to Virgin Atlantic transfers to Nov 20

Oct 22 · 3 sources · Capital One, Virgin Atlantic, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion

Capital One is paying a 30% bonus on transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club from October 21 through November 20, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-a-30-bonus-when-you-transfer-capital-one-miles-to-virgin-flying-club-or-virg)

## Capital One adds 30% to Virgin Atlantic transfers through Nov 20

Oct 21 · 2 sources · Capital One, Virgin Atlantic, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

4,700 Capital One miles fund a 6,000 point transatlantic economy award with the 30% Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus through November 20, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-a-30-transfer-bonus-from-capital-one-to-virgin-atlantic)

## Hilton tests Pay with Points at 150 U.S. hotels

Oct 21 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change

Silver elite and higher Hilton Honors members can redeem points for folio charges at 150 U.S. hotels during digital checkout.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-wants-you-redeeming-points-at-checkoutinternal-memo-says-hotels-will-get)

## Rove adds JetBlue TrueBlue at 1:1 with a 20% bonus to Nov 14

Oct 21 · 9 sources · JetBlue, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card

Rove members can transfer miles to JetBlue TrueBlue at a 1:1 rate, and a 20% bonus through November 14 turns 10,000 miles into 12,000 points.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-adds-jetblue-as-a-1-1-transfer-partner-book-flights-to-the-caribbean-from-2)

## Targeted: Amex adds 35% to Marriott transfers through Dec 10, 2026

Oct 20 · 1 source · American Express, Marriott Bonvoy, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card

A limited American Express offer pays 1,350 Marriott Bonvoy points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred through December 10, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-amex-membership-rewards-to-marriott-with-a-35-bonus-but-is-it-worth-it)

## United drops PQFs and raises Premier 1K to 32,000 PQP for 2027

Oct 18 · 2 sources · United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

MileagePlus members who want Premier 1K for the 2027 earning year will need 32,000 PQP and four flights operated by United or United Express.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-announces-elite-changes-for-2027)

## Norwegian Reward now grants elite status every 8 flights

Oct 18 · 1 source · loyalty program, policy change, program change

Norwegian Air rebuilt Norwegian Reward in early September 2026, with elite status now stepping from Member at 0 flights to Gold at 32.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/norwegian-air-revamps-loyalty-program-earn-elite-perks-every-8-flights)

## IHG replaces Hertz 1,500-point rental bonus with 10 points per dollar

Oct 17 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, partnership, program change

IHG quietly replaced the Hertz bonus of 1,500 points with 10 points per dollar of base fare for bookings through IHG Trip Extras.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/reader-comment-ihg-quietly-changes-hertz-partnership-points-structure)

## Southwest overhauls Rapid Rewards on January 1, 2027

Oct 17 · 3 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

Southwest will replace A List and A List Preferred with Silver, Gold and a new Platinum tier that includes unlimited Companion Pass on January 1, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/major-southwest-changes-companion-pass-will-be-status-benefit-awards-on-partners)

## Southwest ends Companion Pass credit on card bonuses after December 2

Oct 16 · 1 source · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

Southwest cobrand cards approved by December 2, 2026 will still count their welcome bonuses toward Companion Pass even if the minimum spend lands in early 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-is-ending-the-easiest-way-to-earn-companion-passact-by-december-2-for)

## Hyatt opens free 1:1 member transfers, 525,000-point yearly cap

Oct 16 · 4 sources · World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, program change

World of Hyatt members can gift points to one another for free at a 1:1 ratio with the Points.com tool that replaced the PDF and paper form on October 15, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-is-finally-making-it-easier-to-transfer-points-between-members)

## Southwest folds Companion Pass into Platinum at 140,000 TQPs

Oct 15 · 2 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

Southwest elite status will shift to Silver, Gold and Platinum on January 1, 2027, with Platinum including unlimited Companion Pass at 140,000 TQPs.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-rapid-rewards-overhaul-new-elite-tiers-companion-pass-changes-partner)

## Southwest Companion Pass excludes card bonuses from January 1, 2027

Oct 15 · 1 source · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, promotion, program change

Southwest said 135,000 points posted by December 31, 2026 would still produce a Companion Pass valid through December 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-companion-pass-no-longer-earned-with-signup-bonus-points-starts-2027)

## Amex no longer auto-pools Membership Rewards on new cards

Oct 15 · 2 sources · American Express, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, app & tech, program change

American Express now puts each newly opened Membership Rewards card into its own rewards account rather than joining an existing pooled balance.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-no-longer-automatically-pools-membership-rewards-points-from-ne)

## Southwest folds Companion Pass into 140,000-TQP Platinum in 2027

Oct 15 · 2 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

From January 1, 2027, Southwest Companion Pass will be a Platinum benefit requiring 140,000 TQPs, and credit card welcome bonuses will no longer count.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-cardholders-can-earn-2x-companion-pass-qualifying-points-this-month-he)

## Aeroplan adds 1,000-point bonus for first DINR Premium year

Oct 15 · 1 source · Air Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, program change

Paying DINR Premium members receive 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points in the first $95 year and at least 100 points per completed restaurant booking in Canada.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-members-can-now-earn-points-on-dinr-restaurant-reservations)

## Hyatt adds online point transfers with 525,000 yearly caps Oct 15

Oct 14 · 2 sources · World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card, award redemption, program change

World of Hyatt members can combine points on the website from October 15, 2026, under new yearly caps of 525,000 points sent and 525,000 received.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/awesome-news-hyatt-points-transfers-can-be-done-online-from-10-15-26)

## United raises Premier 1K to 32,000 PQP and ends PQFs in 2027

Oct 14 · 4 sources · United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, elite status, program change

From 2027, MileagePlus Premier status will be earned only with PQP, so members who relied on flight volume lose that shortcut.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-makes-mileageplus-elite-status-harder-to-earn-is-the-airline-winning-or-j)

## United raises 2027 Premier 1K PQP 14% and drops the PQF path

Oct 13 · 1 source · United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

United MileagePlus members will earn 2027 Premier status on Premier Qualifying Points only, and the Silver through Platinum bars do not move.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-increases-status-qualification-requirement-for-2027-removes-pqf)

## United drops flights-plus-spend path, raises 1K to 32,000 PQPs

Oct 13 · 1 source · United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

United MileagePlus members who mixed Premier qualifying flights with lower spend will need full PQP totals next year, with 1K rising to 32,000 PQPs.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/i-ve-flown-united-43-times-this-year-why-today-s-elite-status-changes-are-bad-ne)

## United drops PQFs in 2027 and raises Premier 1K to 32,000 PQPs

Oct 13 · 2 sources · United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, elite status, program change

MileagePlus members will qualify for 2028 Premier status on 2027 Premier Qualifying Points only, with a 4-flight United minimum still required.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-ditches-flight-segments-raises-bar-for-1k-in-premier-status-shakeup)

## Langham ends Brilliant point earning from 12 January 2027

Oct 13 · 1 source · loyalty program, policy change, devaluation, program change

Brilliant by Langham members have until 11 January 2028 to redeem unused award points, which then expire with no grace period.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/langhams-brilliant-evolves-kills-free-night-awards-point-earnings-effective-janu)

## Targeted: Accor pays Brazil Signature members up to 22% through Oct 7

Oct 7 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, promotion

Brazil ALL Signature members with more than 24 months of paid tenure can reach 22 percent total on partner conversions from 5 October through 7 October 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-signature-up-to-22-conversion-bonus-from-select-programs-until-october)

## Aegean cuts Air China class P from 200% to 25% on Oct 12, 2026

Oct 7 · 1 source · loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Miles+Bonus members who credit Air China flights will earn far fewer miles on P-class tickets after October 12, 2026, when a new earning chart takes effect.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aegean-miles-bonus-air-china-miles-earning-changes-effective-october-12-2026)

## Hyatt replaces 500-point new-hotel bonus with double points Oct 1

Oct 5 · 2 sources · World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, promotion, program change

World of Hyatt ended its automatic 500 point nightly bonus at newly added hotels on October 1, 2026 and now requires a special rate for matching points.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatts-new-hotel-offer-can-be-much-more-lucrativeup-to-25-000-bonus-points-per-s)

## Alaska restores Atmos partner earnings from 1 January 2027

Oct 5 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

Atmos Rewards members who select price paid earning on tickets not issued on Alaska stock 027 will receive stronger partner rates from 1 January 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards-partner-miles-earnings-from-january-1-2027)

## Aeroplan adds 15% on Marriott Bonvoy conversions to Oct 31, 2026

Oct 4 · 5 sources · Air Canada, Marriott Bonvoy, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, promotion

Air Canada is paying a 15% bonus to eligible Aeroplan members who convert Marriott Bonvoy points into Aeroplan from October 1 through October 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-aeroplan-15-conversion-bonus-from-marriott-bonvoy-october-1-31-2026)

## Accor Plus adds 2026 dining blackouts and 15% F&B cuts

Oct 4 · 2 sources · Accor Live Limitless, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, promotion, program change

Accor Plus Explorer members can lose hotel dining discounts entirely or drop to 15 percent at more Mercure and Fairmont outlets in 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-sign-up-promo-with-3-000-bonus-points-october-1-31-2026)

## Etihad Guest adds 10-40% on CIB, FAB and Smiles transfers to Oct 31

Oct 4 · 1 source · Etihad, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, promotion

Etihad Guest is paying a 10, 20 or 40 percent bonus on conversions from CIB, FAB Rewards or Smiles by e& through 31 October 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-10-to-40-conversion-bonus-from-select-partner-programs-october-1-31)

## Capital One adds 20% on transfers to British Airways Avios to Oct 21

Oct 2 · 1 source · Capital One, British Airways, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion

Capital One is adding 20% on miles sent to British Airways Avios until October 21, 2026, but only a transfer into British Airways earns the extra Avios.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/20-transfer-bonus-from-capital-one-miles-to-british-airways-avios)

## Amex adds 20% to Membership Rewards transfers to Aeromexico to Oct 30

Oct 2 · 2 sources · American Express, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion

American Express is paying a 20% bonus on Membership Rewards transfers to Aeromexico Rewards through October 30, 2026, which raises the rate to 1.92.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-transfer-bonus-25-to-airfrance-klm-flyingblue-1-1-25)

## Amex adds 20% to Aeromexico transfers through Oct 31, 2026

Oct 2 · 2 sources · American Express, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

American Express is paying 1,920 Aeromexico miles per 1,000 Membership Rewards points through October 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-20-transfer-bonus-to-aeromexico-fly-biz-to-mexico-city-madrid-or-tokyo-for)

## Qatar adds 15-35% bonus Avios on partner conversions to Oct 31

Oct 2 · 4 sources · Qatar Airways, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card

Qatar Airways Privilege Club is paying a 15, 25 or 35 percent bonus on conversions into Avios from participating partners from 1 to 31 October 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-to-british-airways-avios-20-conversion-bonus-through-october-31-2026)

## Bilt cuts World of Hyatt transfers to 4:3 on January 1, 2027

Oct 1 · 2 sources · Bilt, World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, devaluation, program change

A 100,000-point Hyatt stay will cost 134,000 Bilt points after January 1, 2027, a 34% increase that applies to every card and every member.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/no-surprise-bilt-devalues-world-of-hyatt-points-transfers-as-of-2027)

## Atmos Rewards raises partner international premium earning to 250%

Oct 1 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Atmos Rewards members who choose fare-paid earning will get higher first- and business-class rates on partner tickets booked direct starting January 1, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/atmos-rewards-improves-points-earning-for-first-business-class-on-partner-airlin)

## Amex 25% Flying Blue transfer bonus ended June 30, 2026

Oct 1 · 2 sources · American Express, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Membership Rewards transfers to Flying Blue paid 1,250 miles per 1,000 points for existing Flying Blue members through June 30, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-launches-20-transfer-bonus-air-france-klm-flying-blue-use-for-delta)

## Amex adds 20% to Membership Rewards transfers to Aeromexico to Oct 31

Oct 1 · 1 source · American Express, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

American Express is paying a 20% bonus on US Membership Rewards transfers to Aeromexico Rewards from October 1 through October 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-amex-points-to-aeromexico-rewards-with-20-bonus-worth-it)

## Atmos Rewards lets members choose distance, spend or segment earning

Sep 29 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Selections open October 1, 2026 for flights from January 1, 2027, and Atmos Rewards members who make no choice keep earning by distance.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards-members-can-choose-how-they-earn-elite-award-point)

## Alaska opens Atmos Rewards 2027 earning choice from Oct. 1

Sep 29 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Atmos Rewards members can choose a 2027 earning method from Oct. 1, covering award points and elite status on Alaska and Hawaiian flights.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/pick-how-you-earn-points-alaska-s-new-atmos-rewards-choice-accrual-starts-this-w)

## Blue Rewards and VIPorter add 500-point bonuses for linking

Sep 28 · 1 source · loyalty program, policy change, airline, promotion, program change

Porter became Blue Rewards' preferred airline on September 24, 2026, so linked members earn extra VIPorter points on Porter with a 2:1 conversion still to come.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/link-blue-rewards-and-viporter-to-earn-bonus-points)

## ALL Accor adds 25% on Emirates Skywards conversions to Oct 2

Sep 28 · 1 source · Emirates, Accor Live Limitless, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel

Emirates Skywards members receive a 25 percent bonus when converting miles into ALL Accor Reward points from September 14 through October 2, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-to-all-accor-25-conversion-bonus-until-october-2-2026)

## Miles+Bonus credits 1 mile per euro on Wolt in Greece and Cyprus

Sep 28 · 1 source · loyalty program, policy change, partnership, program change

Miles+Bonus members can earn 1 award mile per euro on Wolt orders in Greece and Cyprus and claim 3 free months of Wolt+ if they have not subscribed in 6 months.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aegean-miles-bonus-world-partnership-for-greece-cyprus-earn-miles-free-wolt)

## Bilt adds 75% to 200% on Hilton Honors transfers for 27 hours Oct 1

Sep 28 · 1 source · Bilt, Hilton Honors, transfer bonus, loyalty program, hotel, credit card, promotion

Bilt Rewards members receive a 75% to 200% bonus on Hilton Honors transfers in a 27 hour window that starts at 12:00 a.m. ET on October 1, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-rewards-october-2026-rent-day-up-to-200-hilton-honors-transfer-bonus-fast-t)

## Turkish raises EcoFly-to-business upgrades by as much as 38%

Sep 25 · 2 sources · Turkish Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, devaluation, program change

Turkish Airlines now charges Miles&Smiles members 25,000 extra miles to upgrade EcoFly tickets to business on Far East and North America routes.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-increases-mileage-upgrade-prices-by-up-to-38)

## Chase devalues Hyatt transfers 25% for Preferred cards on October 1

Sep 25 · 1 source · Chase, World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card, devaluation, program change

The 1:1 Ultimate Rewards transfer to World of Hyatt ends October 1, 2026 for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred, while Sapphire Reserve stays at 1:1.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/last-call-chase-ultimate-rewards-to-world-of-hyatt-transfer-devaluation-on-octob)

## Citi adds 30% to ThankYou transfers to JAL to Oct 24

Sep 21 · 3 sources · Citi, JAL, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, partnership

Citi ThankYou points can now be transferred to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank with a 30 percent bonus through October 24, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-japan-airlines-mileage-bank-transfer-partnership-launch-with-30-bo)

## American and Hyatt end enhanced partnership; link by Nov 15

Sep 21 · 6 sources · American Airlines, World of Hyatt, Delta Air Lines, Hyatt, AAdvantage, SkyMiles, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel

American Airlines and World of Hyatt members who link accounts by November 15, 2026 will keep remaining cross program awards through each program year.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-aadvantage-and-world-of-hyatt-end-enhanced-partnership)

## Citi adds 25% to ThankYou transfers to Avianca LifeMiles to Oct 24

Sep 20 · 3 sources · Citi, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Citi is paying a 25% bonus on ThankYou Point transfers to Avianca LifeMiles until 11:59 p.m. ET on October 24, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-to-avianca-lifemiles-25-points-to-miles-conversion-bonus-september)

## Citi adds Japan Airlines transfers at 1:1 with 30% bonus to Oct 24

Sep 20 · 4 sources · Citi, JAL, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, partnership, promotion

Annual fee Citi ThankYou cards now transfer to Japan Airlines at 1:1, and a 30 percent bonus through October 24, 2026 turns 1,000 points into 1,300 miles.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-adds-japan-airlines-mileage-bank-as-transfer-partner-plus-a-limited-time-30)

## Citi adds JAL as a transfer partner with 30% bonus to October 24

Sep 20 · 1 source · Citi, JAL, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Citi ThankYou Points from annual fee cards now transfer to Japan Airlines, turning 1,000 points into 1,300 miles through October 24.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-adds-japan-airlines-transfers30-bonus-brings-europe-business-class-down-to)

## IHG members get 23% off in the app through 30 September 2026

Sep 18 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, IHG, Africa, India, South Asia, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

IHG One Rewards members who book by 30 September 2026 receive 23% off in the app on prepaid stays running from 21 September 2026 through 21 June 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-autumn-sale-1923-off-member-rates-in-europe-middle-east-africa-india-and-sou)

## Etihad Guest doubles miles on JetBlue flights to Nov 30

Sep 18 · 2 sources · Etihad, JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Maldivian, Etihad Guest, Maldives, airline, loyalty program, award redemption

Etihad Guest members who add a Guest number before travel earn twice the published JetBlue partner table on flights in any cabin through 30 November 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-double-miles-on-jetblue-flights-september-9november-30-2026)

## Hilton pays 3,000 or 1,000 bonus points per stay through Dec 31

Sep 18 · 2 sources · Hilton Honors, Hilton, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

Registered Hilton Honors members earn 3,000 bonus points for stays at 803 luxury and lifestyle hotels and 1,000 at others from October 15 to December 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-1-0003-000-bonus-points-per-stay-oct-15dec-31-2026)

## Chase doubles Sapphire Reserve for Business Edit credit to $1,000

Sep 17 · 1 source · Chase, The Edit by Chase Travel, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, credit card, loyalty program

Sapphire Reserve for Business cardholders get a larger Edit credit in $250 pieces from January 1, and a $1 million cap on 3X ads from November 15, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-doubles-the-edit-credit-and-caps-3x-ad-spend-on-sapphire-reserve-for-busin)

## Air Canada closes Toronto Signature Suite on September 30, 2026

Sep 17 · 1 source · Air Canada, Aeroplan, American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card, policy change, airline, loyalty program, credit card, service policy change

Signature Class passengers at Toronto Pearson lose the Gate E77 suite after September 29 as Air Canada expands into the former Plaza Premium Lounge.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-signature-suite-at-toronto-pearson-closes-september-30-for-expansion)

## ALL Accor pays 3X Reward points on Middle East stays, book by 25 Oct

Sep 17 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, Accor, ALL Accor, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

ALL Accor members who register by 25 October 2026 can earn 3X Reward points on 2-night stays at participating Middle East hotels through 31 January 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-offers-3x-reward-points-on-middle-east-stays-through-january-31-2027)

## Targeted: Accor offers 5 to 10 bonus elite nights in MEA and APAC

Sep 17 · 2 sources · Accor Live Limitless, Accor, ALL Accor, Africa, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

Classic, Silver and Gold ALL members in MEA and APAC who received Accor's email can earn 5, 7 or 10 bonus elite nights after one stay booked by 30 November 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-offers-5-to-10-bonus-elite-nights-for-stays-by-december-30-2026)

## ALL Accor adds U.S. Bank and Maximize conversions at 2:1

Sep 17 · 1 source · ALL Accor, Maximize, U.S. Bank, India, hotel, loyalty program, credit card

U.S. Bank cardholders and Maximize users can move points into Accor at 2 to 1, an ordinary conversion rather than a bonus.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-adds-u-s-bank-and-maximize-as-conversion-partners)

## Targeted: LifeMiles sale adds up to 145% on purchases to Sept 25

Sep 17 · 1 source · Avianca, LifeMiles, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

Avianca is offering members who received a promotional email a bonus of up to 145% on LifeMiles purchases from September 16 through September 25.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/avianca-lifemiles-offers-up-to-145-bonus-on-miles-purchases-through-september-25)

## IHG pays 3X Air India miles and up to 3X points to Dec 31, 2026

Sep 17 · 2 sources · IHG One Rewards, Air India, IHG, Maharaja Club, promotion, airline, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, partnership

Registered IHG One Rewards members can earn 3X Maharaja Club miles on stays through December 31, 2026, and 2X or 3X points starting with the second stay.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-offers-triple-air-india-miles-on-stays-september-15december-31-2026)

## Amex-to-ANA transfers delayed for close to two weeks

Sep 16 · 1 source · American Express, ANA, ANA Mileage Club, Membership Rewards, other, airline, loyalty program, credit card, other relevant news

Frequent Miler says Membership Rewards miles sent to ANA are still unposted, and American Express has given no estimate for when they will credit.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-membership-rewards-transfers-to-ana-mileage-club-severely-delayed)

## Targeted: IHG takes 15% off award nights booked by September 21

Sep 16 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, IHG, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, promo

Co-branded IHG cardholders have first access to 15% off award nights for stays through November 2, 2026, and elite members without a card are expected to follow.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-offers-15-off-award-nights-through-september-21)

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