Do You Know the Latest Airline Loyalty Program Changes?
Have you been keeping up-to-date with recent and upcoming airline loyalty program changes?
One major benefit of being a Pointrs subscriber is that you don’t need to. As changes occur, all Pointrs are automatically updated. This means you’ll always know the latest ways to earn more, spend less and travel better – without the need to keep up with any changes and without the need for any research.
As you are about to find out, airline loyalty program changes are constant and widespread and can have a significant effect on your ability to earn and spend points and miles on flights.
Below is a month-by-month snapshot of the most recent and upcoming changes for 2025.
Use it as a reference—or skip the reading and let Pointrs do the work for you.
2025 Airline Loyalty Program Timeline
January 2025
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue – Increase in dynamic pricing fares for Air France, KLM and partner airlines.
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Virgin Australia Velocity – Increase in the number of Velocity Points required for most flights with Virgin Australia and its partner airlines.
March 2025
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Air Canada Aeroplan – United Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways moved to Air Canada chart, meaning generally higher dynamic pricing now applies.
April 2025
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British Airways Executive Club – Re-brands to British Airways Club; tier benefits adjusted
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American Express Membership Rewards (AU) – Can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards (AU) to British Airways Club. Transfer rate is 2:1.
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Cathay Pacific Cathay – Minor changes to Asia Miles required for Cathay Pacific flights.
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Qatar Privilege Club – Can now use Privilege Club Avios to fly Garuda Indonesia. Bookings can be made online.
- Qatar Privilege Club – Can now use Privilege Club Avios to fly Fiji Airways. Bookings cannot be made online.
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Singapore KrisFlyer – Can no longer use KrisFlyer miles to fly Virgin Atlantic.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club – Can no longer use Flying Club Virgin Points to fly Singapore Airlines.
May 2025
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Qatar Privilege Club – Virgin Australia awards now bookable online
June 2025
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Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer – Can no longer use Velocity Points to fly Etihad Airways.
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ANA Mileage Club – Changes to miles required for ANA and partner airlines.
July 2025
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Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer – Can no longer use Velocity Points to fly Hawaiian Airlines.
August 2025
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Qantas Frequent Flyer – Up to 20% increase in Qantas Points required to fly Qantas, Jetstar and most partner airlines.
October 2025
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Qantas Frequent Flyer – Can now use Qantas Points to fly Hawaiian Airlines.
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Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer – Changes to tiers and benefits.
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