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JetBlue is revamping its Mosaic elite program for 2026 — adding new ways to earn status through your kids’ travel while trimming perks for lower tiers. Expect fewer free drinks and checked bags, even as top elites gain lounge access and extra upgrade certificates.
These aren’t going to get you any special perks, but I guess they might impress your fellow flyers when they see you rolling around your carry-on bag? Even Silver is on sale!
Delta SkyMiles members are breathing a sigh of relief because the airline just confirmed that they will not change the requirements for earning elite status in 2026.
Status partners would be a way to generate real excitement and among cardmembers. And members redeeming their points this way are getting more value from their card so would spend more, shifting wallet share to the product that offered it.
Air Canada Aeroplan is making some pretty big changes to their frequent flyer program, going into effect January 1, 2026.
Alaska Airlines is offering elite status to everyone flying to Australia and New Zealand this year.
American Airlines is running a promotion that should be available in most accounts to earn 500 bonus loyalty points per flight segment taken in March, up to 5,000 bonus loyalty points.
What remains most striking to me here is that in trying to get more card spend, more vacation package bookings, and more ticket spend, they aren’t giving customers any carrot in the process – just a stick.
British Airways is rebranding its Executive Club frequent flyer program, renaming it The British Airways Club. Along with this change, they’re revamping how earning elite status works and adding benefits between tiers, moving to revenue-based status and increasing the number of activities that help you earn status.
The one thing I value most from Executive Platinum is – I suppose – not something that many flyers factor when making their decision. As often as I’ve had challenges getting where I’m going with American, the ability to put backup flights in a reservation during irregular operations has made a huge difference getting me to my destination close to as-planned.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
