Delta SkyMiles earning at Starbucks cut to 1 mile per dollar, limited to active flyers only.

United Polaris business class Newark–LA/SF for 27,000 miles with Polaris Lounge access

Southwest award sale: domestic from 7K points, Hawaii & international from 10K points

Singapore Airlines now blocks award searches for zero-balance KrisFlyer members; 1,000-point transfer required to restore access.

Delta unadvertised award sale: Australia roundtrip from 25,000 miles (with cardholder discount)

Delta flash sale: 25K SkyMiles RT to Australia, 34K to New Zealand, 42K to Asia

Singapore Airlines Business Class Japan↔US 79K miles, Premium Economy from 55K (Spontaneous Escapes)

Marriott Bonvoy reportedly devalued awards at some properties by 5%-10% globally

Wide-open Starlux business-class award availability to Taipei from five US cities via Alaska Atmos Rewards

Hyatt-Air Canada partnership enables Globalist elite status in 20 nights via 90-day challenge instead of usual 60

Alaska Airlines points now widely available for Starlux Business Class redemptions

American Airlines quietly increased Japan Airlines award costs by up to 20,000 miles roundtrip without updating chart

Citi removing JetBlue transfers from no-annual-fee ThankYou cards starting September

First class to Hawaii on Alaska/Hawaiian 787 for 26K Finnair Avios each way from Western US

Citi removing JetBlue as 0.7:1 transfer partner on no-annual-fee cards effective Sept 20, 2026

Delta One lie-flat to Europe: 115,000 SkyMiles + $5.60 through late August

Etihad hikes upgrade costs to The Residence by 50-100%, making the exclusive A380 suite more expensive.

American Airlines clawing back 25,000 miles from promo error, but customers keep 5,000 apology miles—net gain of 5,000.

Marriott increases award booking costs by 5-10% across properties via dynamic pricing

Alila Napa Valley and Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman no longer accept suite upgrade awards

Marriott raises award prices at many popular hotels

Emirates First Class award sweet spot: combine 777 suite + A380 shower suite + hotel for single award booking

Marriott Bonvoy implements widespread devaluation with increased award night costs across large percentage of properties

Southwest sale: up to 40% off base fares, no promo code needed

Marriott Bonvoy quietly raised award prices, with some hotels now costing up to 16% more points

Hyatt World of Hyatt elites and cardholders get early access to award bookings up to 13 months in advance

Hyatt loyalty program devaluation — 12 key changes to understand

Lufthansa stopped releasing First Class award space to partner programs as of June 1, 2026.

American Airlines offering domestic first class upgrades for $35

Flying Blue: 25% off awards US↔Europe in economy, premium economy & business through year-end

EVA Air now offers business class awards to Asia via Star Alliance partners; Capital One 30% transfer bonus to EVA Air through July 31

Avianca Lifemiles+ eliminates free cancellation benefit for new subscribers

Book 3-night stays at Hyatt all-inclusive resorts for 100,000 points or less

Asiana Airlines exits Star Alliance 12/16/26; canceling Star Alliance award bookings made with Asiana miles post-departure.

Wyndham devaluation: new 45K tier, tier restructuring, and 7.5K tier reduced to 5K (effective Sept 15, 2026)

JetBlue TrueBlue points sale: buy points with up to 125% bonus, as low as 1.43¢ each

Qatar Airways restricts redeeming Avios for other people—new policy limits booking flexibility

Wyndham Rewards moves to 4-tier award chart; budget hotels cheaper but top-tier hotels cost 50% more

Wyndham Rewards award night pricing expands to 5K-45K points/night (from 3 tiers), effective 9/15/26.

Wyndham Rewards expands award tiers to 4 on Sept 15, adding 5K and 45K point rates.

Wyndham Rewards devaluing top hotels from 30K to 45K points on Sept 15; book now to lock in rates.

Expedia One Key loyalty program devalued: base earning reduced to 1% without status, down from Hotels.com Rewards' 10%.

Delta award sale: 12K SkyMiles to Bahamas/Mexico, 40K to Europe roundtrip

American Airlines award sale: 9K miles US/Mexico/Caribbean/Central America, 21K to Europe one-way

Qatar Airways Privilege Club restricts award redemptions to pre-approved nominee lists, locking out flexible redemption options.

Hyatt promo: 2,000 bonus points per 2 nights (July 1–Sept 7), capped at 8,000; award stays qualify but earnings start from 2nd stay

Qatar Airways adds 30-day account age requirement for companion Qsuite bookings with Avios; workarounds available

Chase Sapphire Preferred reduces Hyatt transfer ratio, requiring more spending for same award stays

Delta One business class to Europe: 115,000 SkyMiles + $5.60 (June–August 2026)

Book Richard Branson's Necker Island private island for 750,000 Virgin points

Book Conrad Maldives seaplane roundtrip for 150K Hilton Honors points via Hilton Experiences

Marriott owners demanding higher reimbursement for Bonvoy free nights; could lead to devaluation via higher award prices.

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes: 30% discount on select award flights

Copa Airlines extends Panama stopover from 7 to 15 days at no added cost on award flights

Delta One business-class flash sale to Europe from 97k SkyMiles each way this summer

Hyatt announces further loyalty program changes including elite benefits review and new premium card after recent points devaluation

Southwest Rapid Rewards offering double points on new flight bookings

Qatar business class PHL→DOH from 70K Avios one-way, service resuming August 2026

Andaz Turks & Caicos now open for bookings at 55,000 World of Hyatt points/night

Choice Privileges auction for CFL tickets starting at 30K points with $250 merchandise cards