# Apr 4, 2026

5 signals merged on this day.

## Hyatt & Chase Bonus Offer for Under Canvas Stays June 1 – September 8, 2026

Apr 4 · 1 source · Bar N Ranch, The Fields of Michigan, ULUM Moab, Under Canvas, World of Hyatt, World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, World of Hyatt Credit Card, Chase, promotion, hotel

Hyatt and Chase offer 11 bonus points per dollar at Under Canvas and select glamping locations for World of Hyatt Credit Card members. Registration required by June 12, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-chase-bonus-offer-for-under-canvas-stays-june-1-september-8-2026)

## United Introduces No-Frills Basic Fares for Long-Haul Business & Premium Economy

Apr 4 · 2 sources · Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, United Airlines, ANA

United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-rolls-out-basic-business-and-premium-economy-fares)

## United Flight Attendants Reach Tentative New Contract with Raises and Retro Pay

Apr 4 · 1 source · United Airlines, airline, industry news

United Airlines and the AFA union have reached a tentative new contract for 30,000 flight attendants, featuring raises, retro pay, and sit pay. Voting runs April 23-May 12, with an effective date of May 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-flight-attendants-reach-tentative-new-contract-with-raises-and-retro-pay)

## UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) Increases Again as of April 1, 2026

Apr 4 · 1 source · policy change, devaluation, service policy change

The UK government has raised Air Passenger Duty (APD) effective April 1, 2026. The tax now ranges from 244-253 GBP per segment for long-haul premium tickets, impacting both cash and award travelers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/uk-air-passenger-duty-apd-increases-effective-april-1-2026)

## Emirates & Flydubai Operations Stable: 224 Flights Thursday & 215 Friday Ex-DXB (April 2 – 3)

Apr 4 · 2 sources · Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates Skywards, DWC, DXB, Gulf, Middle East

Emirates and Flydubai have stabilized operations at roughly 70% of pre-war levels, with specific flight counts for April 2-3. Emirates has extended Skywards tier validity and paused miles expiry until June 30, 2026, while extending flexible cancellation policies until April 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-flydubai-operations-stable-223-flights-saturday-220-sunday-ex-dxb-april)

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