# Newsroom **Apr 21, 2026: Blackbird Club 2026: Enhanced Access and the Best Rewards in Dining** Today, Blackbird Club’s 2026 refresh debuts. Here’s what’s new: Points Multiplier upgrades for everyone Diners in every status tier of Blackbird Club now have an upgraded points multiplier. Members are now earning 4X on dining (up from 2X); Regulars are now at 5X (up from 3X); and Friends & Family are now at 7X (up from 5X). Additionally, everyone, across all tiers, is now earning 10X on coffee. [Read more](/content/news/blackbird-richest-rewards-in-dining-2026/index.html) **Mar 3, 2026: Blackbird Club Just Got a Lot Better** 2026 is a big year for Blackbird Club. Here’s what’s new, what’s changing and what it means to be a Blackbird Club member. **What’s New for Blackbird Club** We’ve added benefits, raised multipliers and built unique experiences that are just for you. **Blackbird Club Benefits** Member (4X): 4X points back on every purchase: Earn 4X on Blackbird Pay — that’s 4% back in points on every check on top of your [purchases](/content/news/blackbird-club-updates-2026/index.html). **Jan 14, 2026: Blackbird Hits the Slopes: Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge Expand Colorado Map for Ski Season** Skiing and snowboarding are synonymous with great meals. Somehow, whether it’s a properly tuned-up aprés party or a simple bowl of soup on the mountain, you always feel like you’ve earned it and the company always feels right. That’s why it’s so fun to announce that Blackbird is now live in Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge, three of Colorado’s very best ski towns. Open the Blackbird app, set your [location](/content/news/blackbird-hits-the-slopes-aspen-vail-and-breckenridge-expand-colorado-map/index.html). **Jan 5, 2026: What’s Coming from Blackbird in 2026** Blackbird entered 2026 coming off the other side of the 2025 holiday push, following a Q4 focused on foundational upgrades across the platform. Product work concentrated on guest identity, security, and high-value workflows—particularly for catering and private dining—while continued improvements were made to core loyalty and payments functionality. In its first full year of service, Blackbird [Pay](/content/news/whats-coming-from-blackbird-in-2026/index.html). **Nov 18, 2025: Flycar 2.0 (aka Blackbird Terminal) is Now Available** *Release Notes:* This is an update primarily for restaurant operators using Blackbird's processing terminal, aka Flycar. The following updates are related to Version 2.0.0. Read on for details. 1. **Anytime Authorization** Restaurants now have the option to verify a guest’s payment method and credit worthiness at any point during service. This is a simple way to protect your restaurant and give your [team](/content/news/meet-the-smarter-blackbird-terminal/index.html) peace of mind. **Dec 26, 2025: Blackbird Club: Year-End Status Update and 2026 Overview** Blackbird members continued to support restaurants throughout 2025 by using Blackbird Pay for everyday dining, celebrations, and spontaneous nights out. In return, members earned industry-leading dining rewards and progressed through Blackbird Club status tiers—while also helping restaurants reduce processing fees and reinvest in their teams. Looking ahead, Blackbird will announce new Club perks in [2026](/content/news/blackbird-club-year-end-status-update-and-2026-overview/index.html).