Monthly archive
March 2025 in points.
6 devaluations, 12 offer changes — the month's biggest: United awards moved to dynamic pricing; short-haul business doubles, transatlantic business rises 33%
March 2025
18 eventsMar 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
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What changed in points in March 2025?
On our documented record: 6 devaluations, 12 offer changes — the month's biggest: United awards moved to dynamic pricing; short-haul business doubles, transatlantic business rises 33%