Mar 31QantasModerate
Emirates award chart raised 10–30%, premium cabins hit hardest
Source: awardwallet.com
Monthly archive
March 2026 in points.
5 devaluations, 11 offer changes, 2 rule changes — the month's biggest: Amex Business Gold Card: 200,000 points after $15,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)
March 2026
18 eventsMar 26Singapore AirlinesMinor
Access award rates quietly raised 3–11% five months after launch
Source: milelion.com
Mar 18American ExpressActive
1-in-5 / 2-in-90 limits: Enforcement reported inconsistent
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 14Alaska AirlinesModerate
Multi-city partner awards price far above chart
Source: onemileatatime.com
Mar 10HiltonModerate
Unannounced award increases spread to mid- and lower-tier properties
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Mar 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Business Gold Card: 200,000 points after $15,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Business Platinum Card: 300,000 points after $20,000 spend in 3 months (from 200,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 25,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 20,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1American AirlinesMinor
Loyalty Point Reward choices trimmed; 30% earning bonus at 100K level eliminated
Source: viewfromthewing.com
Mar 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 175,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 85,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Mar 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 200,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Questions
What changed in points in March 2026?
On our documented record: 5 devaluations, 11 offer changes, 2 rule changes — the month's biggest: Amex Business Gold Card: 200,000 points after $15,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)