Sep 28PenFedModerate
Annual fee waiver eliminated; $95 fee becomes unavoidable for all cardholders
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Monthly archive
September 2026 in points.
8 devaluations, 4 improvements, 2 offer changes — the month's biggest: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 50,000)
September 2026
14 eventsSep 20CitiMinor
JetBlue TrueBlue removed as transfer partner for ThankYou Mastercard
Source: frequentmiler.com
Sep 15WyndhamModerate
Four-tier award chart replaces three-tier system; new top tier at 45,000 points
Source: wyndhamhotels.com
Sep 15American ExpressImprovement
Resy credit expands to eligible Tock restaurants, wineries and experiences
Source: awardwallet.com
Sep 10ChaseImprovement
Automatic Aeroplan 25K status added with no spending requirement
Source: frequentmiler.com
Sep 10Delta Air LinesImprovement
SkyMiles earning rates improved on three Latin American partner airlines
Source: upgradedpoints.com
Sep 8Capital OneStrong
Capital One Venture: 75,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months (from 75,000)
Source: doctorofcredit.com
Sep 8Air France-KLMModerate
Lowest awards become restricted “Light” fares; Standard awards rise 25–30%
Source: flyingblue.com
Sep 3CitiAll-Time High
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 50,000)
Source: frequentmiler.com
Sep 2Alaska AirlinesImprovement
Source: onemileatatime.com
Sep 1Frontier AirlinesModerate
Miles and status earning cut up to 90% on basic fares for non-cardholders
Source: thepointsguy.com
Questions
What changed in points in September 2026?
On our documented record: 8 devaluations, 4 improvements, 2 offer changes — the month's biggest: Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select: 80,000 points after $3,500 spend in 4 months (from 50,000)