Aug 24CitiMinor
Cash back redemption rate cut from 1 cent to 0.75 cents per point
Source: frequentmiler.com
Monthly archive
August 2025 in points.
4 devaluations, 10 offer changes, 2 rule changes — the month's biggest: 24-month bonus rule (Barclays): Rule documented (second bonus on same card after 24 months; no duplicate cards)
August 2025
16 eventsAug 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
Questions
What changed in points in August 2025?
On our documented record: 4 devaluations, 10 offer changes, 2 rule changes — the month's biggest: 24-month bonus rule (Barclays): Rule documented (second bonus on same card after 24 months; no duplicate cards)