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Oct 13, 2026

United Ties Starter PQPs to Its Credit Cards

United told MileagePlus members on October 13, 2026 that the 2027 starter Premier Qualifying Points deposit goes only to members who hold an eligible United credit card, with accounts opened by December 31, 2026 qualifying. The deposit equals 5% of each tier's threshold, such as 300 PQPs for Silver and 900 for Platinum. Flight segments also stop counting toward status in 2027.

Jun 30, 2026

Chase and Discover Reveal Q3 2026 5% Categories

Chase Freedom Flex and Discover it Cash Back have announced their Q3 2026 rotating 5% categories (July through September). Both reward gas and EV charging on up to $1,500 in spending after activation, with Chase adding transit, live entertainment, and United Way, and Discover adding flights, transit, and drugstores.

May 15, 2026

Chase Offers 10x Points on Paze Purchases

Chase Sapphire Reserve, Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited, and Sapphire Preferred cardholders can earn **10x points on Paze purchases** with a **$1,500 monthly cap** through **December 31, 2026**. The promotion applies to eligible Chase cards and can be used at retailers like United Airlines and Newegg.

Apr 29, 2026

Avianca LifeMiles Raises Award Pricing

Avianca has devalued its LifeMiles currency with increased award pricing for both short-haul and long-haul flights. Short-haul United awards now cost **12,100 miles**, while transatlantic economy awards to Europe increased to **48,000 miles** (from ~40,000), and business class to Europe jumped to **92,000+ miles** (from 55,000–63,000). Dynamic pricing makes it harder to find competitive redemptions.

Feb 1, 2026

Major Changes to United Chase Credit Cards

United Gateway card now requires $10,000 annual spending for discounted award redemptions. Cards getting upgrades including new mile earning, elite status boosts, and additional credits.