Upcoming changes

Upcoming loyalty changes

Announced program, card, lounge and partner changes at the six major US airlines, by date.

November 2026

  • American logo
    Nov 15, 2026Brand partnerships
    Last day to link AAdvantage and World of Hyatt

    Members linked by Nov 15 keep earning Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards until Feb 28, 2027. Source

  • Southwest logo
    Mid-Nov 2026Brand partnerships
    Rapid Rewards points for car rentals

    Members can redeem points for car rentals across all Southwest car partners. Source

December 2026

  • United logo
    Dec 31, 2026Co-brand cards
    Hold a United card to get starter PQP for 2027

    Members with a United card by Dec 31 get starter PQP worth 5% of their tier (300 to 1,600 PQP). Source

  • American logo
    Dec 31, 2026Brand partnerships
    Hyatt members stop earning AAdvantage Milestone Rewards

    Applies to linked World of Hyatt members. Source

January 2027

  • United logo
    Jan 1, 2027Programs
    Premier qualifying flights removed

    Status on PQP only: Silver 6,000, Gold 12,000, Platinum 18,000, 1K 32,000, with at least 4 United flights. Source

  • United logo
    Jan 1, 2027Co-brand cards
    Club card PQP cap rises to 32,000

    United Club card spend can earn up to 32,000 PQP a year, equal to Premier 1K. Source

  • Southwest logo
    Jan 1, 2027Programs
    New Platinum tier; TQPs only

    Companion Pass qualifying points retire, TQPs become the only qualifying currency, and Companion Pass comes through Milestone Rewards. Source

  • Southwest logo
    Jan 1, 2027Co-brand cards
    Every Rapid Rewards card earns 1 TQP per $1

    No cap, plus a one-time 10,000 TQP boost at 130,000 TQPs. Source

  • Alaska/Hawaiian logo
    Jan 1, 2027Programs
    Atmos earn choice takes effect on flights

    Distance, price paid or segments; new members joining from Jan 1 default to price paid. Source

  • Delta logo
    Jan 19, 2027Lounges
    Basic premium fares lose Sky Club access

    Delta Comfort Basic, First Basic, Premium Select Basic and Basic Business no longer include Club entry without another access method. Source

February 2027

  • United logo
    Feb 1, 2027Programs
    PlusPoints upgrade prices become dynamic

    Applies to travel from Feb 1, 2027. Source

  • JetBlue logo
    Feb 1, 2027Programs
    Mosaic gets free BlueFirst upgrades

    All Mosaic levels get space-available BlueFirst upgrades; Perks You Pick can be reselected and includes BlueHouse passes. Source

  • American logo
    Feb 28, 2027Brand partnerships
    AAdvantage Hyatt award earning ends

    Last day linked members can earn Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards. Source

Early 2027

  • Alaska/Hawaiian logo
    Early 2027Co-brand cards
    Atmos Rewards debit card

    A debit card that earns points and status points; pre-registration is open. Source

Spring 2027

  • Southwest logo
    Spring 2027Programs
    Earn and redeem on Icelandair, China Airlines and Etihad

    Rapid Rewards' first international loyalty partnerships. Source

2027

  • Alaska/Hawaiian logo
    2027Co-brand cards
    Bank of America points transfer to Atmos

    Eligible Bank of America card points will transfer into Atmos Rewards. Source

  • Southwest logo
    2027Co-brand cards
    New premium Southwest card from Chase

    Includes access to the new Icon Lounges. Source

Late 2027

  • Southwest logo
    Late 2027Lounges
    First Southwest Icon Lounges open

    Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville first, with at least seven more planned. Source

  • Southwest logo
    Late 2027Programs
    Upgrade seats with points after booking

    Seat prices shown in dollars or points, subject to availability. Source

Recently effective

October 2026

  • American logo
    Oct 3, 2026Lounges
    Household Admirals Club memberships end at renewal

    Renewals on or after Oct 3 must pick a new membership option. Source

  • Alaska/Hawaiian logo
    Oct 1, 2026Programs
    Atmos members can choose how they earn

    Pick distance, price paid or segments flown for flights from Jan 1, 2027. Members who don't choose keep earning by distance. Source

September 2026

  • American logo
    Sep 9, 2026Brand partnerships
    American and Hyatt end their enhanced relationship

    Benefits continue through each program's current earning year; see the Nov 15 linking deadline. Source

  • Delta logo
    Sep 9, 2026Brand partnerships
    Delta and Hyatt announce a strategic relationship

    Medallion and Hyatt elites will earn in each other's programs. Terms are not published yet. Source

August 2026

  • JetBlue logo
    Aug 27, 2026Lounges
    BlueHouse opens in Boston; Mint fares get access

    Second BlueHouse opens at Boston Logan Terminal C, and Mint and Mint Flex fares now include BlueHouse access in Boston and New York. Source

  • American logo
    Aug 25, 2026Programs
    Status upgrades into Premium Economy

    Status members can upgrade to Premium Economy on select Hawaii and transcontinental flights. Source

  • American logo
    Aug 23, 2026Lounges
    Admirals Club adds a single membership

    New lower-priced membership for the member only, with no guests or partner lounges; new membership rates start. Source

From airline announcements and program pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026.

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