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Transfer bonuses, devaluations, mistake fares, and fresh award space — the day’s points-and-miles news, pulled live from the sources we read all day.

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  1. Program change

    Air Canada Aeroplan Program Guide: Overview, Elite Status, Earning Points, and More

    For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.

    AwardWallet Blog
    • Air Canada Aeroplan
    • ANA Mileage Club
  2. Program change

    Bits: new Accor and Four Seasons cashback offers, InterContinental Bora Bora Thalasso rebrands

    News in brief: Accor launches a £75 cashback deal Accor has launched an American Express cashback deal for its Pullman, Swissotel and Movenpick brands. You will receive £75 back when you spend a total of £300. You need to stay by 31st December. Cumulative spend across these three brands counts. In theory the offer is […]

    Head for Points
    • Amex Membership Rewards
  3. Program change

    Get 250k Lufthansa Miles, Hilton Diamond Status Match, and More via ASmallWorld

    Did you know that you can pay a single membership fee to get elite status in a handful of programs, get 300k valuable airline miles, and enjoy dozens more privileges? Here's what you need to know about ASmallWorld Prestige and why you might find value in signing up before the current membership promotion ends at 6 pm U.S. Eastern Time on September 30, 2026.

    AwardWallet Blog
    • Lufthansa Miles & More
    • Hilton Honors
  4. Program change

    Ascott Star Rewards Status Match Now Available With Updated Partner List Including Cathay Pacific

    Singapore-based Ascott Hotels which operates residential style hotels and serviced residences under brands such as their namesake Ascott, Citadines, and Somerset has continued its ASR Status Match program and updated the partner list. Aside from competing hospitality companies Ascott Star Rewards also accepts American Express […]

    LoyaltyLobby
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Cathay Pacific
  5. Program change

    American Airlines Is Still Closing Mileage Accounts Over Credit Card Bonuses From 7 Years Ago

    An American Airlines customer says Barclays approved a new credit card, opened a new AAdvantage account, and they even took an award flight—before American shut the account down two months after it was created. The airline said their ban over old credit card bonuses was permanent. Years later, even a working account created by American’s banking partner doesn’t mean you’ve been allowed back in after an account shutdown.

    View From The Wing
    • American AAdvantage
  6. Program change

    Diving into Delta’s huge card offers | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep375 | 9-17-26

    In today’s episode, we’ll get a Wild Card challenge update (including some cool tips regarding Capital One travel), Greg reveals that he’s considering a United status match, Nick reveals he’s considering a Delta status match, and we discuss the latest huge Delta card offers and how they relate to status matching. Diving into Delta’s huge […] Frequent Miler may receive compensation from CHASE. American Express, Capital One, or other partners.

    Frequent Miler
    • Amex Membership Rewards
    • Capital One
    • Delta SkyMiles
  7. Program change

    What Is Ascott Star Rewards?

    ASR is a straightforward loyalty program focused on extended stays and practical rewards.

    Prince of Travel
  8. Program change

    Status Match to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Get Star Alliance Gold Perks

    Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles&Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.

    AwardWallet Blog
    • Turkish Miles&Smiles
  9. Program change

    Costa Cruises C-Club Confers Instant Bronze Status For Completing Online Activities

    Costa Cruises’ loyalty program, C-Club, has launched a special opportunity to gain Club Points after completing a range of online activities and thereby activate instant, free Bronze Status for cruise benefits. This follows a similar pattern to Celebrity Captains Club; basically, the entry-level status that […]

    LoyaltyLobby
  10. Program change

    Air France & KLM Flying Blue Status Match Now Includes Israel & Matches Avianca

    Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in Israel. Flying Blue matches tiers from many Star Alliance and Oneworld airlines, plus a few others. They have now added Avianca to the list of matched airlines. You can access this […]

    LoyaltyLobby
    • Air France-KLM Flying Blue
  11. Program change

    Decades Of Loyalty For Perks You Can Get With One Credit Card? The Best And Worst Lifetime Status

    Lifetime elite status can get you and your spouse VIP treatment for the rest of your lives—or little more than the perks available with a single credit card. The difference matters before you spend decades earning it. Some airlines and hotels make lifetime loyalty worth pursuing; others offer a weak reward or rewrite the promise after you’ve earned it.

    View From The Wing
  12. Program change

    American Airlines Is Handing Out Free Gold Status Onboard—While United Courts Its Chicago Customers

    An American Airlines manager boarded a flight in Chicago with a surprise for a passenger: a personalized card offering free Gold elite status. Flight attendants were being shown how to deliver the gifts, with about 25 cards in the manager’s batch that day. It’s a small gesture in a much bigger fight with United over which airline Chicago travelers choose next.

    View From The Wing
    • American AAdvantage
    • ANA Mileage Club

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