Apr 24AviancaModerate
US–Europe Star Alliance partner awards rise 15–21% without notice
Source: thriftytraveler.com
Monthly archive
April 2026 in points.
6 devaluations, 18 offer changes, 1 rule change — the month's biggest: Amex Gold Card: 100,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)
April 2026
25 eventsApr 11Virgin AtlanticModerate
Award surcharges rise again; second increase in under a year
Source: thriftytraveler.com
Apr 10American ExpressRelaxed
Credit-card count limit: Reports of the five-card cap being relaxed for some customers
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Apr 2United AirlinesMinor
Flight earning restructured around credit cards; non-cardholders earn less, zero on Basic Economy
Source: prnewswire.com
Apr 1Bank of AmericaAverage
Alaska Airlines Visa Business: 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1Bank of AmericaStrong
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressAll-Time High
Amex Gold Card: 100,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1Capital OneStrong
Capital One Venture: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1ChaseAverage
Chase Freedom Unlimited: 20,000 points after $500 spend in 3 months (from 25,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 80,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressStrong
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1American ExpressWait
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 100,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 125,000)
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
Apr 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 110,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 70,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Apr 1ChaseStrong
United Quest Card: 100,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
Questions
What changed in points in April 2026?
On our documented record: 6 devaluations, 18 offer changes, 1 rule change — the month's biggest: Amex Gold Card: 100,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)