Upcoming changes
Upcoming loyalty changes
Announced program, card, lounge and partner changes at the six major US airlines, by date.
November 2026
- Nov 15, 2026Brand partnershipsLast 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
- Mid-Nov 2026Brand partnershipsRapid Rewards points for car rentals
Members can redeem points for car rentals across all Southwest car partners. Source
December 2026
- Dec 31, 2026Co-brand cardsHold 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
- Dec 31, 2026Brand partnershipsHyatt members stop earning AAdvantage Milestone Rewards
Applies to linked World of Hyatt members. Source
January 2027
- Jan 1, 2027ProgramsPremier 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
- Jan 1, 2027Co-brand cardsClub 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
- Jan 1, 2027ProgramsNew Platinum tier; TQPs only
Companion Pass qualifying points retire, TQPs become the only qualifying currency, and Companion Pass comes through Milestone Rewards. Source
- Jan 1, 2027Co-brand cardsEvery Rapid Rewards card earns 1 TQP per $1
No cap, plus a one-time 10,000 TQP boost at 130,000 TQPs. Source
- Jan 1, 2027ProgramsAtmos earn choice takes effect on flights
Distance, price paid or segments; new members joining from Jan 1 default to price paid. Source
- Jan 19, 2027LoungesBasic 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
- Feb 1, 2027ProgramsPlusPoints upgrade prices become dynamic
Applies to travel from Feb 1, 2027. Source
- Feb 1, 2027ProgramsMosaic gets free BlueFirst upgrades
All Mosaic levels get space-available BlueFirst upgrades; Perks You Pick can be reselected and includes BlueHouse passes. Source
- Feb 28, 2027Brand partnershipsAAdvantage Hyatt award earning ends
Last day linked members can earn Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards. Source
Early 2027
- Early 2027Co-brand cardsAtmos Rewards debit card
A debit card that earns points and status points; pre-registration is open. Source
Spring 2027
- Spring 2027ProgramsEarn and redeem on Icelandair, China Airlines and Etihad
Rapid Rewards' first international loyalty partnerships. Source
2027
Late 2027
Recently effective
October 2026
- Oct 3, 2026LoungesHousehold Admirals Club memberships end at renewal
Renewals on or after Oct 3 must pick a new membership option. Source
- Oct 1, 2026ProgramsAtmos 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
- Sep 9, 2026Brand partnershipsAmerican and Hyatt end their enhanced relationship
Benefits continue through each program's current earning year; see the Nov 15 linking deadline. Source
- Sep 9, 2026Brand partnershipsDelta 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
- Aug 27, 2026LoungesBlueHouse 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
- Aug 25, 2026ProgramsStatus upgrades into Premium Economy
Status members can upgrade to Premium Economy on select Hawaii and transcontinental flights. Source
- Aug 23, 2026LoungesAdmirals 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.