July 2026 in points.

Jul 30·Alaska Airlines·Minor

⚠️Limited-time shopping portal bonus points stop counting toward status points

Source: frequentmiler.com

Jul 21·Chase·Active

⚖️Chase bonus-eligibility pop-up: "Lifetime" bonus exclusion documented as not literal — longtime former Sapphire Preferred holders approved with no pop-up

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 21·Air Canada·Minor

⚠️Emirates first class awards restricted to Aeroplan 35K status or higher

Source: upgradedpoints.com

Jul 17·Choice Hotels·Moderate

⚠️Second unannounced award increase at Japan properties in six weeks

Source: upgradedpoints.com

Jul 8·Delta Air Lines·Minor

⚠️Basic fares extended to premium cabins; lounge access, upgrades and full mileage earning now require Classic or Extra fares

Source: news.delta.com

Jul 8·American Express·Minor

⚠️Centurion Lounge entry limited to five hours before connecting flights; guests must be on the same flight

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Jul 7·Marriott·Moderate

⚠️Widespread 5–10% increase in award night costs

Source: loyaltylobby.com

Jul 1·Bank of America·Average

📈Alaska Airlines Visa Business: 70,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 80,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·Bank of America·Strong

📈Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: 70,000 points after $2,500 spend in 3 months (90 days) (from 50,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·Chase·Average

📈Chase Sapphire Preferred: 75,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months (from 100,000)

Source: upgradedpoints.com

Jul 1·American Express·Strong

📈Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 80,000 points after $2,000 spend in 6 months (from 90,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·American Express·Strong

📈Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·American Express·Wait

📈Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 100,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 125,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·American Express·Average

📈Hilton Honors Aspire Amex: 150,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 175,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·American Express·Average

📈Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·American Express·Strong

📈Hilton Honors Surpass Amex: 130,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 130,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·Alaska Airlines·Minor

⚠️Partner award booking fee rises

Source: liveandletsfly.com

Jul 1·American Express·Minor

⚠️Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit discontinued

Source: frequentmiler.com

Jul 1·Chase·Average

📈Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card: 50,000 points after $1,000 spend in 3 months (from 80,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·Chase·Average

📈Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card: 55,000 points after $1,500 spend in 3 months (from 85,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Jul 1·Chase·Strong

📈Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card: 60,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months (from 90,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com