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Marriott Bonvoy is targeting some members with an offer to earn 5,000 bonus points after completing one paid stay by September 30, 2026. To qualify, you'll need to link your Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards accounts, register for the promotion if you're targeted, and complete an eligible paid stay by the deadline. If you already have a Marriott stay planned, this is an easy way to pick up an extra 5,000 points.

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer now requires members to have at least 1,000 miles in their account before they can search for award flights. Members with fewer than 1,000 miles will receive an error message instead of award results. The change was likely made to discourage award-scraping services from using burner accounts. Fortunately, KrisFlyer partners with Chase, American Express, Citi, and Capital One, making it relatively easy to transfer 1,000 miles if you need access. While this isn't nearly as restrictive as some recent program changes, it's another step toward limiting award search access.

Delta is offering 2x SkyMiles on select Main Classic and Main Extra fares booked by July 23 through its Beyond the Summer promotion. Eligible flights must be booked through the Beyond the Summer page, and availability is limited to select routes. If you're planning a Delta trip anyway, it's worth checking to see if your itinerary qualifies. Delta has also launched several other limited-time promotions, including bonus miles on Delta gift cards, Airbnb Experiences and Services, Hertz rentals, and hotel bookings through Delta Cars & Stays. None are reasons to spend money you otherwise wouldn't, but they're easy ways to earn a few extra SkyMiles if you already have those purchases planned.

July 21, 2026 Update: Qatar added an exception to the new rules, allowing Privilge Club Platinum and Gold members to redeem for others without creating a "My List." The restrictions below remain in place for everyone else as of now.

Qatar Airways has introduced new restrictions on booking award flights for other travelers. Privilege Club members may now only redeem miles for people on their designated "My List," which can include up to four additional Privilege Club members. To create a My List, you must have been a Privilege Club member for at least 30 days and have earned Avios by either flying Qatar Airways or spending on a co-branded credit card. Transferring points from a transferable rewards program does not satisfy that requirement. That means many users who only transfer points into Qatar may now be limited to booking award flights for themselves. Fortunately, Avios can still be transferred between participating Avios programs, providing a potential workaround for those affected by the new rules.