# Apr 3, 2026

9 signals merged on this day.

## Buy World of Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount Through April 7

Apr 3 · 3 sources · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, World of Hyatt, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Chase, promotion, airline, hotel, loyalty program, credit card

World of Hyatt is offering a 20% discount on point purchases, bringing the cost to 2.08¢ per point. The promotion ends on April 7

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/buy-southwest-rapid-rewards-points-with-up-to-a-45-discount-through-may-30)

## Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Privatizing TSA, Starting with Small Airports

Apr 3 · 1 source · Screening Partnership Program, TSA, loyalty program, partnership, industry news

The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes cutting $52 million by privatizing the TSA, beginning with small airports enrolling in the Screening Partnership Program

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/trump-administration-plans-to-privatize-tsa-via-2027-budget-proposal)

## United Business Card Welcome Offer: Up to 110K Bonus Miles + 2,000 PQPs

Apr 3 · 2 sources · United, United Airlines, Amex Membership Rewards, MileagePlus, American Express Business Gold Card, United Business Card, American Express, Chase, credit card, airline

The United Business Card now offers up to 110,000 MileagePlus bonus miles and 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 extra miles for adding an authorized user

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-business-platinum-card-welcome-offer-is-now-as-high-as-300k-bonus-points)

## Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card Launches with 100K Bonus and Global Companion Award

Apr 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Atmos Rewards, Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card, Bank of America, credit card, airline, loyalty program, fee change, promotion

The new Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card ($395 fee) offers 100,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after $6,500 spend in 90 days

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/atmos-rewards-summit-visa-infinite-card-launches-with-100k-bonus-and-global-comp)

## Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Must Shave Beards, Ending Rare Exception

Apr 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Air Group, United States, policy change, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations, service policy change

As part of Alaska Air Group's integration, Hawaiian Airlines pilots must shave their beards effective April 2026, aligning with FAA oxygen mask safety guidance

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hawaiian-airlines-pilots-must-shave-beards-ending-rare-exception)

## Senator Demands Reversal of TSA’s ‘Shoes On’ Screening Policy

Apr 3 · 1 source · TSA, US, policy change, loyalty program, service policy change

Senator Tammy Duckworth is demanding the TSA reverse its 'shoes on' policy after a DHS audit found body scanners can't effectively scan shoes, creating a security vulnerability

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/senator-demands-reversal-of-tsa-shoes-on-policy-following-oig-security-findings)

## United Airlines Mile Play Promo Ends June 9, 2026

Apr 3 · 1 source · United Airlines, United Express, MileagePlus, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption, promo

United Airlines has launched a new Mile Play promotion for MileagePlus members, offering targeted bonus miles for booking and completing a qualifying flight. The offer requires registration and completion of travel by June 9, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-launches-new-mile-play-promotion-valid-through-june-9-2026)

## Alaska Airlines Buy Miles Mystery Bonus Sale Until May 2, 2026

Apr 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JAL, Japan Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Atmos Rewards, Oneworld, US, promotion

Alaska Airlines is offering a mystery bonus on mile purchases until May 2, 2026. Non-elite members are capped at 150,000 miles/year, while MVP elites have no limit

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-buy-miles-mystery-bonus-sale-up-to-100-bonus-until-may-2-2026)

## Hilton Offers 2,500 Bonus Honors Points Per Stay at 4 US Brands

Apr 3 · 1 source · Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Honors, Spark by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Puerto Rico, US, promotion, hotel, loyalty program

Hilton Honors members earn 2,500 bonus points per stay at Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Spark, and Tru hotels in the US and Puerto Rico. Book by July 1 for stays through December 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-2-500-bonus-honors-per-stay-at-hampton-hilton-garden-inn-spark-tru-hotels)

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