# Mar 19, 2026

4 signals merged on this day.

## Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways Extend Travel Waivers Through March–April 2026

Mar 19 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, policy change, airline, service policy change

Emirates and Etihad have travel waivers through April 15, 2026, while Qatar Airways extends waivers through March 28, 2026, allowing fee-free changes and refunds for affected bookings

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-etihad-and-qatar-airways-extend-travel-waivers-through-late-march-april)

## YOTEL Joins Hilton Honors Program in Exclusive Franchise Deal

Mar 19 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, YOTEL, YOTELAIR, YOTELPAD, Select by Hilton, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption

Hilton and YOTEL announced an exclusive franchise agreement where all 23 YOTEL properties will join Hilton Honors by late 2026, allowing members to earn and redeem points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/yotel-joins-hilton-honors-program-with-exclusive-franchise-agreement)

## Sri Lanka Proposes Mattala Airport as Alternative Hub for Emirates & Qatar Airways

Mar 19 · 1 source · Emirates, Qatar Airways, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South Pacific, Sri Lanka, airline, industry news

Sri Lanka is in preliminary talks with Emirates and Qatar Airways to use its underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as an alternative hub amid Middle East conflict disruptions

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sri-lanka-proposes-mattala-ghost-airport-as-alternative-hub-for-emirates-qatar-a)

## British Airways to Roll Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide, Starting with 787

Mar 19 · 1 source · British Airways, British Airways Club, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

British Airways has begun installing free Starlink Wi-Fi on its fleet, starting with a Boeing 787-8. The service is complimentary for all passengers and does not require loyalty program membership

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-begins-installing-free-starlink-wi-fi-fleetwide)

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