It's easy to get caught up in the major points and miles news, but some smaller, yet still important, changes might have flown under your radar. AwardWallet Blog just dropped a roundup of these niche updates, affecting programs like Marriott Bonvoy, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Accor Live Limitless, Wyndham Rewards, and more.

Why should you care? Well, these little tweaks can impact your travel strategy. For example, there's a new way to earn Marriott elite status, potentially making it easier (or harder!) to reach your desired tier. Southwest now has more restrictions on standby flights. Wyndham has put limits on Vacasa bookings. Keeping up with these changes ensures you're maximizing your points and miles and not getting caught off guard when you go to redeem.

Basically, you'll want to dive into the details to see how these updates affect your specific travel plans and loyalty strategies. A little bit of knowledge can go a long way in the points and miles game!