435 signals tagged 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.
The new Subscribe to Miles tier credits 30,000 Flying Blue miles each month, with a 3-month commitment and no elite-qualifying credit.
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.
Flights, hotels, credit cards, points
Stay Plus free nights at some hotels now require a minimum of 3 consecutive nights for paid ALL Accor+ Explorer members.
Flying Blue members offsetting Air France KLM flights with sustainable aviation fuel now earn one XP for every €15 spent, up from €10.
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.
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.
Etihad Guest members now earn miles on STARLUX flights, with first class F and A tickets crediting 250 percent of miles flown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A-List Preferred members who already hold Companion Pass gain little by pushing to Southwest Platinum at 140,000 points on January 1, 2027.
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.
Delta said 2027 Medallion qualification will match 2026 for SkyMiles members, keeping Silver at 5,000 MQDs and Diamond at 28,000 MQDs.
Silver elite and higher Hilton Honors members can redeem points for folio charges at 150 U.S. hotels during digital checkout.
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.
Norwegian Air rebuilt Norwegian Reward in early September 2026, with elite status now stepping from Member at 0 flights to Gold at 32.
IHG quietly replaced the Hertz bonus of 1,500 points with 10 points per dollar of base fare for bookings through IHG Trip Extras.
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.
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.
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.
Southwest elite status will shift to Silver, Gold and Platinum on January 1, 2027, with Platinum including unlimited Companion Pass at 140,000 TQPs.
Southwest said 135,000 points posted by December 31, 2026 would still produce a Companion Pass valid through December 2027.
American Express now puts each newly opened Membership Rewards card into its own rewards account rather than joining an existing pooled balance.
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.
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.
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.
From 2027, MileagePlus Premier status will be earned only with PQP, so members who relied on flight volume lose that shortcut.
United MileagePlus members will earn 2027 Premier status on Premier Qualifying Points only, and the Silver through Platinum bars do not move.
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.
MileagePlus members will qualify for 2028 Premier status on 2027 Premier Qualifying Points only, with a 4-flight United minimum still required.
Brilliant by Langham members have until 11 January 2028 to redeem unused award points, which then expire with no grace period.
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.
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.
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.
Accor Plus Explorer members can lose hotel dining discounts entirely or drop to 15 percent at more Mercure and Fairmont outlets in 2026.
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.
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.
Selections open October 1, 2026 for flights from January 1, 2027, and Atmos Rewards members who make no choice keep earning by distance.
Atmos Rewards members can choose a 2027 earning method from Oct. 1, covering award points and elite status on Alaska and Hawaiian flights.
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.
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.
Turkish Airlines now charges Miles&Smiles members 25,000 extra miles to upgrade EcoFly tickets to business on Far East and North America routes.
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.
American Airlines and World of Hyatt members who link accounts by November 15, 2026 will keep remaining cross program awards through each program year.
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.
SkyMiles members generally earn more on Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM flights from September 10, 2026, but Aerolíneas T-class MQDs fall to 5%.
Members who link AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by November 15, 2026 can keep existing earn rates for a few more months.
Unlinked members must connect AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT to keep remaining benefits.
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.
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.
Children under 2 can fly as lap infants on long haul Atmos Rewards awards issued on 027 stock for government international taxes only.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Classic Rewards on Condor as of September 1, with economy awards from 16,100 points plus taxes.
Frontier immediately cut Elite Diamond for 2027 to 75,000 elite status points earned in 2026, down from 100,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some Chase cards will deposit fewer World of Hyatt points for a given transfer, cutting the Hyatt balance that arrives for those cardholders.
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.
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.
Platinum and Gold cardmembers can use an annual Resy credit of up to $400 at select Tock restaurants from September 15, 2026.
Members of Radisson Rewards and Finnair Plus should hold off on converting points or requesting a status match until the programs publish official terms.
Etihad Guest members can now book award tickets on Bangkok Airways and Condor through Etihad's website, using the same award chart.
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.
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
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.
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles reduced promotional economy awards between Turkey and Oceania to 50,000 miles from 60,000.
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.
Alaska Airlines has activated Philippine Airlines award availability on its website, allowing Mileage Plan members to redeem miles for flights on the carrier
American Airlines has added SIXT as a rental car partner, enabling AAdvantage members to earn 2X miles and loyalty points on eligible rentals
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
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
Delta SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all Starbucks purchases starting Aug. 5, 2026, replacing the previous tiered reload structure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Accor ALL introduces two new paid subscription tiers for XP cardholders in Brazil, offering immediate elite status (Silver or Gold) and monthly reward points
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
