# program change

100 signals tagged program change (category).

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## 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)

## Qatar Privilege Club now needs only 30 days to add Avios guests

Sep 15 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

Qatar Airways has quietly dropped the flight-credit and co-brand card tests that blocked Privilege Club members from booking Avios awards for other people.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-drops-restrictions-on-redeeming-avios-for-others)

## Delta raises SkyMiles earning on Aeromexico, Aerolíneas and LATAM

Sep 11 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, LATAM, SkyMiles, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

SkyMiles members generally earn more on Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM flights from September 10, 2026, but Aerolíneas T-class MQDs fall to 5%.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-changes-partner-earning-rates-on-aeromexico-aerolineas-argentinas)

## Delta and Hyatt start exclusive dual-earn partnership

Sep 10 · 3 sources · Delta Air Lines, World of Hyatt, American Airlines, American, Delta, Hyatt, AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, SkyMiles, loyalty program

Members who link AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by November 15, 2026 can keep existing earn rates for a few more months.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-and-world-of-hyatt-launch-partnership-replacing-american-aadvanta)

## American and Hyatt end loyalty partnership on Feb. 28, 2027

Sep 9 · 1 source · American Airlines, World of Hyatt, Hyatt, AAdvantage, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, partnership, program change

Unlinked members must connect AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT to keep remaining benefits.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-and-hyatt-end-loyalty-partnership-on-february-28-2027)

## Flying Blue devalues non-elite awards 20% to 25% from September 8

Sep 8 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, Air France, KLM, Flying Blue, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

Members without elite status pay 20% to 25% more miles for Flying Blue awards after the September 8, 2026 change to Light, Standard or Flex tickets.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-light-standard-and-flex-award-tiers-go-live-devaluing-miles-2025)

## Frontier cuts Diamond elite to 75,000 points and raises Silver, Gold

Sep 7 · 1 source · Frontier, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

Frontier is dropping Diamond elite to 75,000 status points from 100,000 while raising Silver to 15,000 from 10,000 and Gold to 25,000 from 20,000.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/frontier-lowers-diamond-threshold-but-cuts-elite-benefits-and-mileage-earning)

## Atmos Rewards now charges only taxes for lap infants on 027 stock

Sep 3 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Icelandair, Starlux, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, Atmos Rewards, international, loyalty program, policy change, airline

Children under 2 can fly as lap infants on long haul Atmos Rewards awards issued on 027 stock for government international taxes only.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/atmos-rewards-now-charges-only-international-taxes-for-lap-infants-on-internatio)

## Qantas adds Condor Classic Rewards from 16,100 points

Sep 1 · 1 source · Qantas, Condor, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean, North America, loyalty program, policy change, airline

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Classic Rewards on Condor as of September 1, with economy awards from 16,100 points plus taxes.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-frequent-flyer-opens-condor-award-redemptions)

## Frontier drops Diamond to 75,000 points, cuts basic-fare earning

Aug 28 · 1 source · Frontier Airlines, Frontier Miles, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

Frontier immediately cut Elite Diamond for 2027 to 75,000 elite status points earned in 2026, down from 100,000.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/frontier-lowers-elite-diamond-threshold-raises-tier-requirements-for-2027)

## Qantas adds 50% Status Credit rollover from 8 December

Aug 27 · 1 source · Qantas, Jetstar, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas credit card, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can roll surplus Status Credits into the next membership year from 8 December at up to 50 percent, with Silver capped at 100.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-unveils-details-on-status-credit-rollover-on-ground-earning-and-jetstar-u)

## Flying Blue Standard awards cost 20% to 25% more miles from Sept 8

Aug 25 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, Air France, KLM, Flying Blue, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

Non elite Flying Blue members who need a bag or a changeable ticket will pay 20% to 25% more miles for Standard awards from September 8, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-introduces-light-standard-and-flex-award-tiers-effective-september-8)

## Emirates Skywards cuts new miles to 36-month expiry from June 2027

Aug 23 · 1 source · Emirates, Emirates Skywards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Skywards Miles earned from June 1, 2027 will expire 36 months after the end of that month, while balances already in accounts keep the current birth month rule.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-shortens-miles-expiry-to-36-months-from-june-1-2027)

## Bilt adds Blacklane rides with $50 to $150 in yearly Bilt Cash

Aug 21 · 1 source · Bilt, Blacklane, Bilt Blue Card, Citi Strata Elite Card, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, award redemption, partnership, program change

Bilt Platinum members can redeem up to $150 in Bilt Cash per calendar year on Blacklane rides, Gold members up to $100, and Silver and Blue members up to $50.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-partners-with-blacklane-for-car-service-bookings-and-bilt-cash-redemption)

## Flying Blue award tickets shift to Light, Standard and Flex Sept. 8

Aug 19 · 4 sources · Air France-KLM, Air France, KLM, Flying Blue, US, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, award redemption

From September 8, 2026, Flying Blue will offer its cheapest Air France and KLM awards only as Light tickets that generally cannot be changed or refunded.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-introduces-tiered-award-fares-light-standard-flex-for-air-france-and)

## Scotiabank drops Momentum rent cash back from 4% to 1% on Oct 22

Aug 17 · 1 source · Scotia Momentum® No-Fee Visa* Card, Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite +* Card, Scotiabank, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, program change

4 Scotia Momentum cards will stop earning accelerated cash back on rent and tax from October 22, 2026, falling to each card's regular purchase rate.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/scotiabank-momentum-cards-drop-rent-and-tax-earning-rates-to-regular-purchase-ra)

## Chase to worsen World of Hyatt transfer ratio on some cards

Aug 16 · 1 source · Chase, World of Hyatt, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Select Chase Cards, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card, elite status, program change

Some Chase cards will deposit fewer World of Hyatt points for a given transfer, cutting the Hyatt balance that arrives for those cardholders.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-to-devalue-world-of-hyatt-points-transfer-ratio-on-select-cards)

## AAdvantage Loyalty Points grind eases at 192k in year five

Aug 15 · 1 source · American Airlines, United Airlines, AAdvantage, AAdvantage Loyalty Points, Citi AAdvantage Business Mastercard, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

A Miles to Memories writer has about 192k AAdvantage Loyalty Points halfway through the fifth qualification year and plans only to hit 200k Executive Platinum.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/why-im-easing-off-my-all-gas-no-brakes-aadvantage-loyalty-points-strategy)

## HSBC shuts Australia Star Alliance card on 18 November 2026

Aug 15 · 1 source · Star Alliance, HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card, Star Alliance Rewards, HSBC, Australia, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change

Australian holders of the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card can earn points on eligible spend through 17 November 2026 before the card closes the next day.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hsbc-star-alliance-credit-card-closes-on-november-18-2026)

## Amex expands $400 Resy credit to select Tock restaurants Sept 15

Aug 13 · 2 sources · American Express, Resy, Tock, Amex Gold Card, Amex Platinum Card, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, award redemption

Platinum and Gold cardmembers can use an annual Resy credit of up to $400 at select Tock restaurants from September 15, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-resy-credits-expand-to-tock-restaurants-starting-sept-15-2026)

## Radisson Rewards partners with Finnair Plus on points and status

Aug 11 · 1 source · Finnair, Radisson Hotels, Finnair Plus, Radisson Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, elite status, partnership

Members of Radisson Rewards and Finnair Plus should hold off on converting points or requesting a status match until the programs publish official terms.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/radisson-rewards-and-finnair-plus-introduce-new-partnership-heres-how-to-convert)

## Etihad Guest adds Bangkok Airways and Condor award bookings

Aug 10 · 1 source · Etihad, Etihad Airways, Bangkok Airways, Condor, Etihad Guest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Etihad Guest members can now book award tickets on Bangkok Airways and Condor through Etihad's website, using the same award chart.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-airways-adds-bangkok-airways-and-condor-as-award-redemption-partners)

## Choice Privileges raises Japan awards a third time in two months

Aug 7 · 1 source · Choice Privileges, Ascend Collection, Choice Hotels, Comfort Hotel, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Japan, loyalty program, policy change, hotel

Choice Privileges has raised award prices at more of its 101 Japan hotels, and two Comfort hotels now cost 25,000 points a night, up from 15,000.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/choice-privileges-devalues-award-rates-for-hotels-in-japan)

## American Airlines Rolls Out AAdvantage Award Redemptions on Oman Air

Aug 6 · 2 sources · American Airlines, Etihad, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, AAdvantage, Africa, Asia, Europe, India, Middle East

As of July 30, 2026, American Airlines has enabled AAdvantage members to book award flights on Oman Air directly via aa.com, with rates starting at 40,000 miles to Southeast Asia

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-rolls-out-aadvantage-award-redemptions-on-oman-air)

## Marriott Bonvoy devaluation risk and Kenya Airways SkyTeam match

Aug 6 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Kenya Airways, SkyTeam Elite Plus, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, elite status, program change

Miles to Memories treats weaker Marriott Bonvoy economics as a prelude to devaluation and calls a Kenya Airways path to SkyTeam Elite Plus a money grab.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriotts-latest-changes-will-cost-us-an-overrated-airline-status-match-beach-to)

## Miles&Smiles cuts Turkey-Oceania awards to 50,000 miles

Aug 6 · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, Miles&Smiles, Oceania, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles reduced promotional economy awards between Turkey and Oceania to 50,000 miles from 60,000.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-reduces-oceania-award-pricing)

## Thai postpones Royal Orchid Plus status changes due 5 August 2026

Aug 5 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Royal Orchid Plus, Bangkok, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Royal Orchid Plus members must still meet the old criteria after Thai Airways postponed status qualification changes due on 5 August 2026 until further notice.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-scraps-changes-to-august-5th-program-qualification-criter)

## Philippine Airlines Awards Now Available Using Alaska Airlines Miles

Jul 30 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Mileage Plan, Manila, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

Alaska Airlines has activated Philippine Airlines award availability on its website, allowing Mileage Plan members to redeem miles for flights on the carrier

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/philippine-airlines-awards-now-available-using-alaska-airlines-miles)

## American Airlines Adds SIXT as a Rental Car Partner

Jul 28 · 1 source · American Airlines, AAdvantage, Europe, loyalty program, policy change, airline, partnership, program change

American Airlines has added SIXT as a rental car partner, enabling AAdvantage members to earn 2X miles and loyalty points on eligible rentals

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-adds-sixt-as-a-rental-car-partner)

## Delta SkyMiles Changes Starbucks Earning Conditions, Requires Active Flight Status

Jul 28 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Delta SkyMiles, Starbucks Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, partnership, program change

Effective August 5, 2026, Delta SkyMiles members must take a qualifying Delta flight to earn miles on Starbucks purchases. Non-active flyers receive a 2-month grace period until October 5, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-changes-starbucks-earning-conditions-requires-active-flight-statu)

## Discover Cards Begin Migrating to Capital One Platform

Jul 27 · 1 source · Capital One, Discover, Discover it Cash Back, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, program change

Discover card migration to Capital One officially begins July 27, 2026. Accounts will transition in waves through 2027, with users managing cards via Capital One's app and website while retaining key benefits like 5% cash back

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/discover-cards-begin-migrating-to-capital-one-platform)

## Delta SkyMiles Returns to 1 Mile Per Dollar at Starbucks Starting Aug. 5

Jul 27 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, Delta SkyMiles, SkyMiles, Starbucks Rewards, US, loyalty program, policy change, airline, partnership, program change

Delta SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all Starbucks purchases starting Aug. 5, 2026, replacing the previous tiered reload structure

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-skymiles-returns-to-1-mile-per-dollar-at-starbucks-starting-aug-5)

## Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Adds Resort Fee for Points Bookings, Waives for Cash

Jul 27 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection) begins charging a $60 nightly resort fee for points bookings effective August 1, 2026, while waiving it for cash rates

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/mauna-kea-beach-hotel-adds-resort-fee-for-points-bookings-waives-for-cash)

## Hyatt Auditing Hyatt Leverage Accounts, Now Requiring Tax IDs and Employee Counts

Jul 27 · 1 source · Hyatt, World of Hyatt, Hyatt Leverage, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, app & tech, program change

Hyatt is sending emails to Hyatt Leverage account holders requesting tax IDs, website links, and employee counts to verify business eligibility for the SME discount program

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-auditing-hyatt-leverage-accounts-now-requiring-tax-ids-and-employee-counts)

## Cathay Pacific Cancels Sunday Flights Due to Typhoon Noul, Waives Change Fees

Jul 25 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, EC 261/2004, UK261, EEA, EU, Hong Kong, UK, loyalty program, policy change, airline

Cathay Pacific is canceling all Sunday departures from Hong Kong (July 26) due to Typhoon Noul, waiving rebooking and refund fees, and advising passengers to check their status

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-cancels-sunday-flights-due-to-typhoon-noul-waives-change-fees)

## H World Hotels Now Appearing on Accor Rate Searches for ALL Points

Jul 25 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, H World, Europe, Mainland China, Middle East, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, app & tech, program change

Accor and H World announced deeper cooperation, making H World hotels in Europe and the Middle East available via Accor’s platforms for booking and earning ALL points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/h-world-hotels-now-appearing-on-accor-rate-searches-for-all-points)

## Flying Blue to Discontinue Flying Blue+ App Effective July 31, 2026

Jul 25 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, Flying Blue, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Air France-KLM is permanently discontinuing the Flying Blue+ app on July 31, 2026. Members can still access their miles and XP totals, and eligible purchases made before the closure will continue to earn miles

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-to-discontinue-flying-blue-app-effective-july-31-2026)

## Cathay Pacific Raises Fuel Surcharges Effective August 1, 2026

Jul 24 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, Africa, Asia, Europe, Mainland China, Middle East, North America, South Asia, loyalty program, policy change

Cathay Pacific is increasing fuel surcharges on all routes effective August 1, 2026, citing rising jet fuel prices. Long-haul surcharges rise 41% to HK$1,362 per sector

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-raises-fuel-surcharges-effective-august-1-2026)

## Aerolineas Argentinas to Acquire 20 Jets, Introduce New Business Class and Fleet-Wide Wi-Fi

Jul 24 · 1 source · Aerolineas Argentinas, SkyTeam, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Aerolineas Argentinas plans to lease 20 new jets (6 A330-900neos, 14 737 MAXs) with deliveries starting in 2027, alongside a $65M cabin retrofit for new business class and fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aerolineas-argentinas-to-acquire-20-jets-introduce-new-business-class-and-fleet)

## Accor ALL Launches 'ALL Signature XP' and 'ALL Signature XP Legacy' Plans in Brazil

Jul 24 · 1 source · ALL, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL Signature, ALL Signature XP, ALL Signature XP Legacy, XP Infinite One, XP Legacy, XP Visa Infinite, XP

Accor ALL introduces two new paid subscription tiers for XP cardholders in Brazil, offering immediate elite status (Silver or Gold) and monthly reward points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-all-launches-all-signature-xp-and-all-signature-xp-legacy-plans-in-brazil)

## Southwest CEO Confirms 'Work Underway' on Airport Lounges

Jul 23 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Southwest co-branded credit cards, Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway, Dallas Love Field, Denver

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan confirmed that the airline is actively working on airport lounges, likely to be a perk for future co-branded credit cards, though no launch date or locations are set

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-ceo-confirms-work-underway-on-airport-lounges)

## Hyatt Excludes Three More Properties From Suite Upgrade Awards

Jul 23 · 1 source · Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Ave New York, Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, Mar Monte Hotel – Unbound by Hyatt, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change

World of Hyatt added Mar Monte Hotel, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, and three Hyatt Centric properties to the list of hotels ineligible for Suite Upgrade Awards

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-excludes-three-more-properties-from-suite-upgrade-awards)

## Cathay Pacific to Retrofit A321neo Fleet with New Cabin Layout

Jul 23 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

Cathay Pacific is reconfiguring its Airbus A321neo fleet to remove seven seats for increased comfort, including better economy pitch and spacious lavatories, with completion expected by end of 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-to-retrofit-a321neo-fleet-with-new-cabin-layout)

## United Global Services & Lufthansa Group HON Circle Extended Reciprocal Benefits

Jul 23 · 1 source · Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, United Airlines, Lufthansa Group HON Circle, United Global Services, DEN, EWR

United and Lufthansa Group are extending reciprocal elite benefits starting July 22, 2026. Global Services members get First Class check-in and free seat selection on Lufthansa Group; HON Circle members get Global Reception and priority boarding on United

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-global-services-lufthansa-group-hon-circle-extended-reciprocal-benefits)

## Amex and ALL Accor Expand Partnership to 12 Countries with Status Match and Points Transfer

Jul 22 · 1 source · ALL Accor, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, American Express Membership Rewards, Amex Platinum, American Express, Australia, Austria, Canada, France

American Express and ALL Accor announced a global partnership rolling out in 2026 across 12 countries, offering Amex Platinum members ALL Accor Gold status and a new Membership Rewards points transfer option

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-and-all-accor-expand-partnership-to-12-countries-with-status-match-and-poin)

## Etihad Guest to Add Avianca as Partner, Deepens GOL Ties in Late 2026

Jul 22 · 1 source · Avianca, Etihad, Etihad Airways, GOL, Wamos Air, Etihad Guest, Abu Dhabi, Asia, Latin America, Middle East

Etihad Airways signed an MoU with Abra Group to add Avianca as an Etihad Guest partner and expand cooperation with GOL, including potential loyalty reciprocity and codeshare, launching late 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-to-add-avianca-as-partner-deepens-gol-ties-in-late-2026)

## KrisFlyer Now Requires 1,000 Miles in Your Account to Search Award Space

Jul 22 · 3 sources · Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Aeroplan, KrisFlyer, Star Alliance, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption

As of July 21, 2026, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members need at least 1,000 miles in their account to search for award availability on the website, blocking free accounts from scouting space

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-requires-minimum-1-000-krisflyer-miles-for-award-searches)

## Qatar Airways Privilege Club Gold & Platinum Members Can Bypass “My List” Limitation

Jul 22 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Qatar Airways has modified its Privilege Club rules, allowing Gold and Platinum members to book award tickets for individuals not on their "My List" by contacting the airline via phone or online call

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-club-gold-platinum-members-can-bypass-my-list-limitation)

## Amex FHR & Hotel Collection Prepaid Stays Now Settle with Mastercard

Jul 22 · 1 source · Fine Hotels + Resorts, Hotel Collection, Amex FHR, Amex Hotel Collection, Amex Gold, Amex Platinum, American Express, Expedia, loyalty program, policy change

American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts and Hotel Collection prepaid stays are now settled with Mastercard via Expedia, rather than Amex, despite being booked with Amex cards

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-fhr-hotel-collection-prepaid-stays-now-settle-with-mastercard)

## Alaska Airlines to Replace Hawaiian's Boeing 717s with 737-800s for Inter-Island Service

Jul 22 · 2 sources · Alaska Air Group, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation

Alaska Airlines will replace Hawaiian's aging Boeing 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800s for inter-island flights starting in 2028, offering more seats and premium amenities

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-to-replace-hawaiian-s-boeing-717s-with-737-800s-for-inter-island)

## United and Lufthansa Add Reciprocal Perks for Top-Tier Elite Members

Jul 21 · 1 source · Lufthansa, United Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, elite status, program change

United and Lufthansa have launched new reciprocal perks for their respective top-tier elite status holders, enhancing the value of premium status on both carriers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-and-lufthansa-add-reciprocal-perks-for-top-tier-elite-members)

## Emirates Unveils U-Dream Headrest for Economy Class, Rollout Begins Now

Jul 21 · 3 sources · Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, EU, Europe, loyalty program, policy change, airline, safety & operations, program change

Emirates has unveiled the U-Dream headrest, a multi-way adjustable leather headrest for Economy Class, currently available on three A350s and rolling out fleet-wide by end of 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-introduces-new-u-dream-headrest-in-economy-class)

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