Airline loyalty news: programs, cards and partners

Latest moves

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   Brand partnershipsDeal talkDelivery · Instacart, DoorDash, Uber

   Instacart in talks with DoorDash and Uber for sale, The Information reports

   Reported, not confirmedInstacart: Partners with UnitedDoorDash: No US airline partner yetUber: Partners with Delta

   Reuters · Oct 23, 6:06 PM ET · Also covered by 12 outlets

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   Co-brand cardsRapid Rewards · Southwest

   Earn 80K Points With a Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card Limited-Time Fall Offer

   U.S. News - Money · Oct 23, 1:09 PM ET

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   Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

   I Already Have 11 Credit Cards, but Here’s Why I’m Getting the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card

   Upgraded Points · Oct 22, 5:00 PM ET

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   ProgramsSkyMiles · Delta

   Delta will not raise elite status requirements in 2027

   The Points Guy · Oct 22, 1:10 PM ET · Also covered by 2 outlets

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   ProgramsTrueBlue · JetBlue

   JetBlue Expands TrueBlue® Benefits for 2027, Bringing Space-Available Upgrades to All Mosaic® Members

   Yahoo Finance · Oct 22, 1:04 PM ET · Also covered by 9 outlets

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   Co-brand cardsRapid Rewards · Southwest

   Now is your last chance to qualify for a Southwest Companion Pass with a credit card bonus

   CNBC · Oct 22, 8:47 AM ET · Also covered by 1 outlet

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   Brand partnershipsHotels · Delta × Hyatt

   Delta and Hyatt Introduce New Strategic Partnership

   safariindia.com · Oct 22, 6:43 AM ET

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   LoungesLounges · United

   United Opens 54K Square Foot Club In Houston, The Largest Airline Lounge In The Americas

   One Mile at a Time · Oct 21, 4:19 PM ET · Also covered by 6 outlets

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   Co-brand cardsAlaska Airlines × Visa

   Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature credit card Review: Should You Make It Your Companion?

   Credit Karma · Oct 21, 3:11 PM ET

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    (Now permanent) Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select has a Turo benefit: $30 per rental, up to $180 per year

    Frequent Miler · Oct 21, 1:46 PM ET

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    Co-brand cardsAtmos Rewards · Alaska Airlines

    Atmos cards offer bonuses up to 100,000 points

    InsideFlyer · Oct 21, 1:45 PM ET

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Citi Is Ending Grandfathered Barclays AAdvantage Card Benefits in October

    Upgraded Points · Oct 21, 8:23 AM ET

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Citi / AAdvantage credit card offers: Up to 125,000 miles

    The Points Guy · Oct 21 · Also covered by 1 outlet

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    ProgramsAAdvantage · American Airlines

    AAdvantage Business promo: Earn 5K bonus miles for every flight to or from LA, NYC, or Chicago

    Frequent Miler · Oct 20, 3:45 PM ET

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    Brand partnershipsCruise · JetBlue × Virgin Voyages

    Virgin Voyages partners with JetBlue Vacations for a totally kid-free getaway

    Yahoo Creators · Oct 20, 2:06 PM ET

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    Co-brand cardsJetBlue × Bilt

    Bilt Adds JetBlue as Newest Transfer Partner, Offering More Ways to Turn Housing Payments Into Award-Winning Travel Experiences

    Yahoo Finance · Oct 20, 9:00 AM ET · Also covered by 5 outlets

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    LoungesCenturion Lounge · American Express

    Newark Airport is getting a 30,000-square-foot, two-story Centurion Lounge inside Terminal A; set to open in 2027, the luxury passenger oasis will feature three distinct bars and James Beard-winning chefs

    Secret NYC · Oct 19, 7:40 AM ET · Also covered by 1 outlet

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    Brand partnershipsMedia · Delta × The New York Times

    Delta Enhances Passenger Experience with New York Times Partnership

    safariindia.com · Oct 17, 8:55 AM ET

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    ProgramsFree Spirit · Spirit Airlines

    Spirit Airlines closed months ago. Here's what Free Spirit loyalty points holders need to know about their rewards

    Yahoo Creators · Oct 16, 10:53 AM ET

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    ProgramsAAdvantage · American Airlines

    American Airlines Is Offering Executive Platinum Status for 50,000 Loyalty Points [Targeted]

    Upgraded Points · Oct 16

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    LoungesAdmirals Club · American Airlines

    New American Admirals Club Coming To Austin, First With Outdoor Terrace!

    One Mile at a Time · Oct 16 · Also covered by 1 outlet

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    LoungesIcon Lounge · Southwest

    Inside New Southwest Airlines Icon Lounges—Big Bars, Local Designs And Premium Chase Card Arrive Next Year

    View from the Wing · Oct 15 · Also covered by 10 outlets

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® review: A high price for American Airlines benefits

    Credit Karma · Oct 15

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    LoungesIcon Lounge · Southwest × Chase

    Southwest "Icon Lounges" Opening At 11 Airports, In Partnership With Chase

    One Mile at a Time · Oct 15 · Also covered by 1 outlet

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    ProgramsRapid Rewards · Southwest

    More to Love from Rapid Rewards: Southwest Airlines Expands Rewards, Redemption, and Member Benefits

    SWA Newsroom · Oct 15 · Also covered by 33 outlets

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    ProgramsSkyMiles · Delta

    Delta partner awards start at 65,000 SkyMiles

    InsideFlyer · Oct 14, 9:45 PM ET

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    ProgramsMileagePlus · United

    United ditches flight segments, raises bar for 1K in Premier status shakeup

    The Points Guy · Oct 13 · Also covered by 11 outlets

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    LoungesFlagship Lounge · American Airlines

    American Airlines’ Targeted Match Offers Executive Platinum For 50,000 Loyalty Points—Plus 4 Flagship Lounge Passes

    View from the Wing · Oct 12 · Also covered by 2 outlets

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    ProgramsAAdvantage · American Airlines

    American Airlines Adds Cash and Miles Checkout Option for AAdvantage Members

    Yahoo · Oct 12

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    (Extended) Both Citi AAdvantage Business cardholders & authorized users earn Loyalty Points on purchases

    Frequent Miler · Oct 10 · Also covered by 2 outlets

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Citi AAdvantage card offers 125,000 miles bonus

    InsideFlyer · Oct 9

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    Brand partnershipsSki · Alaska Airlines × Alterra Mountain Company

    Alaska Airlines Partners With Alterra On Rewards Benefits

    Unofficial Networks · Oct 8, 2:34 PM ET

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    Co-brand cardsSouthwest × Chase

    Chase Southwest cardholders get 25% bonus points

    InsideFlyer · Oct 7

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    Brand partnershipsCar rental · American Airlines × Turo

    Spend $150 at Turo, earn 1,160 AAdvantage miles

    www.insideflyer.com · Oct 6, 5:45 PM ET

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    Co-brand cardsUnited × Chase

    Chase and United Airlines Detail Changes to Credit Cards

    Upgraded Points · Oct 5

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    Brand partnershipsDining · Delta × Starbucks

    Your Starbucks Runs Could Stop Earning Delta Miles After October 5. Here’s Who’s Affected.

    Totally The Bomb · Oct 3

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    Co-brand cardsDelta × American Express

    Platinum American Express Card [2026]: Are Premium Delta Benefits Worth It?

    FinanceBuzz · Oct 1

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Citi Offering 3x American Airlines Miles on Spending [Targeted]

    Upgraded Points · Oct 1

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Review: Are The Premium Perks Worth The $350 Fee?

    One Mile at a Time · Sep 30

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    Co-brand cardsSouthwest × Chase

    Current Chase Southwest credit card welcome offers

    The Points Guy · Sep 29

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    Co-brand cardsAlaska Airlines × Bank of America

    Bank of America Points Will Soon Transfer to Alaska Atmos Rewards ... & More Banks Are Coming

    Thrifty Traveler · Sep 29 · Also covered by 1 outlet

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    Co-brand cardsDelta × American Express

    Delta Amex Targeted Upgrade Offer: 30K Miles and $20K MQDs

    Upgraded Points · Sep 24 · Also covered by 1 outlet

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    Co-brand cardsAmerican Airlines × Citi

    Cardholder cancels Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select

    www.insideflyer.com · Sep 24