May 27IberiaModerate
New award charts raise long-haul premium cabin prices roughly 12–18%
Source: loyaltylobby.com
Monthly archive
May 2025 in points.
5 devaluations, 10 offer changes — the month's biggest: Unannounced saver-level award increases averaging over 30%
May 2025
15 eventsMay 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
Questions
What changed in points in May 2025?
On our documented record: 5 devaluations, 10 offer changes — the month's biggest: Unannounced saver-level award increases averaging over 30%