# Mar 16, 2026

7 signals merged on this day.

## Lufthansa Boeing 787 Allegris Business Class Seats Now Certified

Mar 16 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Allegris, loyalty program, policy change, airline, safety & operations, program change

Lufthansa has received FAA certification for most of its new Boeing 787 Allegris business class seats, allowing 25 of 28 seats to be sold effective immediately

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-boeing-787-allegris-business-class-seats-now-certified-and-available-f)

## American Airlines App & Website Now Explain Why Flights Are Delayed & Canceled

Mar 16 · 1 source · American Airlines, policy change, airline, app & tech, service policy change

American Airlines is rolling out new app and website functionality to provide clear reasons for flight delays and cancellations, along with tailored push notifications, emails, and texts

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-to-explain-delay-and-cancellation-reasons-in-app-and-website)

## Dubai Bans Foreign Airlines from DXB/DWC Following Drone Attack on Fuel Tanks

Mar 16 · 1 source · Emirates, Foreign Airlines, Dubai, Middle East, UAE, airline, safety & operations, industry news

Dubai has suspended landing permissions for all foreign airlines at DXB and DWC until further notice following a drone strike on airport fuel tanks. Emirates is adding refueling stops to some flights

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/dubai-suspends-all-foreign-airline-flights-at-dxb-dwc-until-further-notice)

## Alaska Atmos Rewards Partner Award Pricing Increases for Itineraries with Connections

Mar 16 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Alaska Atmos Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, award redemption, merger & acquisition

Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program is showing significantly higher point costs for partner awards with connections, deviating from standard award charts. This may be a glitch or a devaluation of partner awards

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-atmos-rewards-partner-award-pricing-anomaly-higher-costs-for-itineraries)

## SWISS Offers Flight Attendants $19K Voluntary Severance Amid Overstaffing

Mar 16 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, airline, safety & operations, industry news

SWISS is paying flight attendants 15,000 CHF (~$19K) to voluntarily resign by August 2026 to cut costs, citing grounded aircraft and pilot shortages causing overstaffing

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-offers-flight-attendants-19k-voluntary-severance-amid-overstaffing)

## Air Niugini Cancels Boeing 787 Order, Leaves Wide-Body Fleet Future Uncertain

Mar 16 · 1 source · Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea, airline, industry news

Air Niugini has canceled its order for two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, originally expected in late 2027. With its two leased Boeing 767-300ERs set to expire in 2026, the carrier may temporarily operate without wide-body aircraft

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-niugini-cancels-boeing-787-order-leaves-wide-body-fleet-uncertain)

## Resort at Kapalua Bay in Maui to Become St. Regis in 2027

Mar 16 · 1 source · 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Resort at Kapalua Bay, St. Regis, Marriott STARS, Hawaii, Maui, hotel, loyalty program

Marriott has signed an agreement to convert the Resort at Kapalua Bay into a St. Regis property, with management starting in March 2026 and the rebrand expected in 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/resort-at-kapalua-bay-in-maui-to-convert-to-st-regis-in-2027)

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