May 30American ExpressActive
Pop-up jail: Pop-up language documented as also citing balance-transfer and intro-APR history
Source: onemileatatime.com
Monthly archive
May 2026 in points.
9 devaluations, 12 offer changes, 1 rule change — the month's biggest: Stealth repricing of American Airlines awards
May 2026
22 eventsMay 27Bank of AmericaModerate
75% credit card rewards boost moves from $100,000 to $1 million balance tier
Source: awardwallet.com
May 20EmiratesModerate
Classic Reward and upgrade costs rise roughly 15% on average
Source: onemileatatime.com
May 18American AirlinesModerate
Elite seat selection and upgrades eliminated on Basic Economy tickets
Source: onemileatatime.com
May 7American ExpressMinor
Uber VIP status removed from the $200 Uber Cash benefit
Source: help.uber.com
May 1Bank of AmericaStrong
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: 50,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 175,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressStrong
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1Cathay PacificMinor
Long-haul premium cabin award rates rise; third increase since October 2023
Source: awardwallet.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 135,000 points after $7,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1American ExpressAverage
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 150,000 points after $8,000 spend in 6 months (from 200,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1BiltMinor
Rent Day transfer bonuses capped at 100,000 points transferred
Source: frequentmiler.com
May 1ChaseStrong
United Club Card: 90,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 110,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 1ChaseStrong
United Explorer Card: 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)
Source: thepointsguy.com
May 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 May 2026?
On our documented record: 9 devaluations, 12 offer changes, 1 rule change — the month's biggest: Stealth repricing of American Airlines awards