Loyalty program news and transfer bonuses — page 17

Loyalty program news: changes to airline miles, hotel points and bank rewards, transfer bonuses and award deals, and what each means for your points. Latest story November 12, 2026.

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October 2026

Airline miles
Qatar backs down: you can use card points to book family again, with strings attached
Qatar has dropped its June rule that blocked many members from booking Avios awards for others. My List and Family & Friends limits still apply.
Oct 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airline miles
Three Qatar Avios deals are live this month, and the first one ends in days
Qatar Privilege Club has up to 35% bonus on points transfers, 25% off awards to 19 cities and 75% bonus Avios on Rocketmiles hotels. Here's which one to use.
Oct 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
Qatar's new Qsuite has a 'Make My Bed' button. Here's when you might actually fly it
Qatar showed off Qsuite Next Gen in Dubai, with 4K OLED screens and suites for up to four. Its CEO now points to summer 2027, and no route is set.
Oct 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
British Airways is back in Doha, and Qatar Airways rolled out the welcome
BA's London–Doha flights have restarted after a months-long pause. Trade data points to a daily 777 now and twice-daily service from March 2027.
Oct 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
Lost your Qatar Airways status this year? You can get it back by flying from Doha
Qatar's Privilege Club is offering double Qpoints on Doha departures booked by October 10, then a Tier Restoration offer from October 11 to December 18 for members who were downgraded.
Oct 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh

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