August 2026 in points.

Aug 27·Citi·All-Time High

📈Citi AAdvantage Executive: 125,000 points after $15,000 spend in 5 months (from 100,000)

Source: awardwallet.com

Aug 27·American Express·Strong

📈Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex: 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 6 months (from 80,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 27·American Express·Strong

📈Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex: 90,000 points after $4,000 spend in 6 months (from 90,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 27·American Express·Wait

📈Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: 50,000 points after $10,000 spend in 6 months (from 100,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 25·American Airlines·Minor

⚠️Elite complimentary upgrades limited to one cabin on premium routes

Source: aa.com

Aug 25·Turkish Airlines·Moderate

⚠️Stealth increase for transatlantic business class award upgrades

Source: flyertalk.com

Aug 24·Chase·Moderate

⚠️Benefits page rewritten with weaker protections; Guide to Benefits unchanged (unconfirmed)

Source: travelingformiles.com

Aug 23·Citi·Moderate

⚠️Annual fee rises from $595 to $695

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 23·American Airlines·Major

⚠️Standard Admirals Club membership price rises sharply; new single-member tier introduced

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 20·Hilton·Minor

⚠️Price Match Guarantee restricted; claims now require a booking first and exclude mobile-only rates

Source: loyaltylobby.com

Aug 16·British Airways·Moderate

⚠️Avios earning cut on Japan Airlines-coded flights operated by other carriers; change made without notice

Source: loyaltylobby.com

Aug 15·Chase·Moderate

⚠️Priority Pass and LoungeKey access removed; connecting-flight window extended to 5 hours

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 15·Uber·Minor

⚠️Uber One ride credits reduced from 6% to 5%

Source: onemileatatime.com

Aug 11·U.S. Bank·Minor

⚠️Points transfers to airline and hotel partners launched; Avianca LifeMiles added as fifth partner

Source: frequentmiler.com

Aug 10·Chase·Minor

⚠️The Edit credits restricted on back-to-back stays at the same property

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 7·American Airlines·Moderate

⚠️Unannounced award repricing raises business class rates and adds connection surcharges

Source: thriftytraveler.com

Aug 6·Alaska Airlines·Minor

⚠️Connection pricing quirk on transatlantic partner awards closed

Source: thriftytraveler.com

Aug 6·Amtrak·Minor

⚠️Gift card redemptions capped at two per 24 hours and $300 per week

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 6·Choice Hotels·Moderate

⚠️Third unannounced award increase at Japan properties in three months

Source: loyaltylobby.com

Aug 5·Delta Air Lines·Moderate

⚠️Starbucks earning simplified but gated behind a flight requirement

Source: about.starbucks.com

Aug 1·PayPal·Moderate

⚠️"Redeem for Cashback" option removed from PayPal Rewards

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 1·Navy Federal·Active

⚖️3-card limit / 1 per 90 days (Navy Federal): Rule documented in issuer-published FAQ

Source: navyfederal.org

Aug 1·Capital One·Average

📈Capital One Savor: $200 cash back after $500 spend in 3 months (from 250)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 1·American Express·Average

📈Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: 125,000 points after $5,000 spend in 6 months (from 135,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 1·Chase·Strong

📈Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card: 200,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months (from 175,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 1·American Express·Average

📈Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex: 150,000 points after $6,000 spend in 6 months (from 150,000)

Source: thepointsguy.com

Aug 1·American Express·Minor

⚠️Resy dining credit restricted to venues marked eligible

Source: doctorofcredit.com

Aug 1·Alaska Airlines·Moderate

⚠️Saver fares stop earning points entirely

Source: liveandletsfly.com