Yearly archive
2025 in points.
40 devaluations, 4 improvements, 131 offer changes, 7 rule changes — the month's biggest: Real-Time Rewards travel redemption cut from 1.5 to 1 cent; 3x mobile wallet earning capped
Dec 22ChaseModerate
Guaranteed 2-cent Points Boost value at The Edit hotels quietly ended
Source: thriftytraveler.com
Dec 17American AirlinesModerate
Basic Economy tickets stop earning miles and Loyalty Points
Source: aa.com
Dec 15British AirwaysModerate
Avios prices rise 8–14% on BA and partner awards; cash surcharges also increase
Source: onemileatatime.com
Dec 3Turkish AirlinesMajor
Domestic partner awards rise 50%; Hawaii moved to separate chart up to 167% higher
Source: loyaltylobby.com
Dec 1Capital OneAverage
Capital One Savor: $200 cash back after $500 spend in 3 months (from 200)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Dec 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 30,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 20,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1Singapore AirlinesModerate
Award charts rise 5–20% across most cabins; dynamic "Access" awards introduced
Source: onemileatatime.com
Nov 1Capital OneAverage
Capital One Venture X: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Nov 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Cash: 75,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Unlimited: 75,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Nov 1BarclaysAverage
JetBlue Plus Card: 60,000 points after $1,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: frequentmiler.com
Nov 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 90,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 29Capital OneActive
48-month rule (Capital One): Venture and Venture X combined into one family for the 48-month clock
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Oct 21CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Oct 1Bank of AmericaAverage
Alaska Airlines Visa Business: 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1Bank of AmericaStrong
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 50,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 70,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 125,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 175,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 175,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Oct 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 155,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 23Capital OneImprovement
Source: thriftytraveler.com
Sep 18American ExpressModerate
35% Pay With Points rebate no longer applies to first and business class on all airlines
Source: frequentmiler.com
Sep 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Business Platinum Card: 200,000 points after $20,000 spend in 3 months (from 150,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Sep 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Cash: 90,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1ChaseAll-Time High
Chase Ink Business Unlimited: 90,000 points after $6,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $4,000 spend in 6 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 125,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 85,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 155,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Sep 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 100,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 185,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 24CitiMinor
Cash back redemption rate cut from 1 cent to 0.75 cents per point
Source: frequentmiler.com
Aug 21United AirlinesModerate
Excursionist Perk eliminated; instant elite upgrades on full-fare economy ended
Source: viewfromthewing.com
Aug 15EmiratesMinor
Children aged 8 and under barred from first class award tickets and upgrades
Source: onemileatatime.com
Aug 5QantasModerate
Classic Flight Reward charts rise 5–20%; first increase since 2019
Source: onemileatatime.com
Aug 1Bank of AmericaAverage
Alaska Airlines Visa Business: 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (90 days)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1Bank of AmericaStrong
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1Capital OneAverage
Capital One Savor: $200 cash back after $500 spend in 3 months (from 200)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 150,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Aug 1BarclaysInsufficient history
JetBlue Business Card: 80,000 points after $6,000 spend in 12 months (from 50,000)
Source: frequentmiler.com
Aug 1BarclaysAverage
JetBlue Plus Card: 80,000 points after $6,000 spend in 12 months (from 60,000)
Source: frequentmiler.com
Aug 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 70,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 10CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 60,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Jul 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Business Platinum Card: 150,000 points after $20,000 spend in 3 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 50,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 70,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 155,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 135,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 185,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jul 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 30Virgin AtlanticModerate
Award surcharges sharply increased on Virgin Atlantic-operated flights
Source: onemileatatime.com
Jun 30American ExpressModerate
HawaiianMiles transfers end, closing the indirect route to Alaska Airlines miles
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 24ANAModerate
Award prices rise and Round the World awards discontinued; one-way bookings added
Source: loyaltylobby.com
Jun 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Gold Card: 100,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Platinum Card: 175,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 80,000)
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Jun 1ChaseInsufficient history
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: 200,000 points after $30,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $4,000 spend in 6 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 100,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 175,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 175,000 points after $10,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1BarclaysAverage
JetBlue Plus Card: 60,000 points after $1,000 spend in 3 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jun 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 100,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 27IberiaModerate
New award charts raise long-haul premium cabin prices roughly 12–18%
Source: loyaltylobby.com
May 17MarriottMinor
"Best available room" promise removed from elite upgrade terms
Source: viewfromthewing.com
May 12EmiratesModerate
First class awards restricted to Skywards elite members
Source: loyaltylobby.com
May 1Capital OneStrong
Capital One Venture: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 20,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 25,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 135,000 points after $7,000 spend in 6 months (from 155,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 150,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 185,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1United AirlinesMajor
Unannounced saver-level award increases averaging over 30%
Source: onemileatatime.com
May 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 90,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 95,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 4IHGModerate
Unofficial award caps raised or removed at top InterContinental properties
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Business Platinum Card: 150,000 points after $20,000 spend in 3 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1CitiStale — last documented April 1, 2025
Citi Strata Premier: 60,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: awardwallet.com
Apr 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 50,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 70,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 150,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 24ChaseModerate
Annual fees rise across the United card lineup; award-ticket upgrades ended
Source: thriftytraveler.com
Mar 24United AirlinesModerate
Source: onemileatatime.com
Mar 4Southwest AirlinesModerate
Wanna Get Away earning cut by two-thirds without notice
Source: onemileatatime.com
Mar 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 25,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 30,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1Southwest AirlinesMajor
Fixed-value redemptions replaced by variable award pricing
Source: onemileatatime.com
Mar 1BarclaysInsufficient history
JetBlue Business Card: 50,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1BarclaysAverage
JetBlue Plus Card: 70,000 points after $1,000 spend in 3 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 155,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 85,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 185,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 95,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 95,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 90,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1Delta Air LinesModerate
Annual visit caps replace unlimited Sky Club access for Amex cardholders
Source: delta.com
Feb 1Capital OneStrong
Capital One Venture: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 50,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $4,000 spend in 6 months (from 60,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 100,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 175,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 175,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Feb 1AviancaModerate
Partner award prices rise again, months after the prior increase
Source: onemileatatime.com
Jan 21Virgin AustraliaModerate
Staggered Velocity program changes (award pricing, earn rates, status)
Source: awardwallet.com
Jan 13Air France-KLMModerate
Saver-level award prices rise approximately 15–25% on many routes including U.S.–Europe
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1Bank of AmericaStrong
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: 70,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Source: frequentmiler.com
Jan 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Jan 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 165,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Questions
What changed in points in 2025?
On our documented record: 40 devaluations, 4 improvements, 131 offer changes, 7 rule changes — the month's biggest: Real-Time Rewards travel redemption cut from 1.5 to 1 cent; 3x mobile wallet earning capped