# Apr 7, 2026

7 signals merged on this day.

## Transportation Secretary Duffy Signals Openness to Airline Mergers, Cites Trump's Preference for Big Deals

Apr 7 · 1 source · American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated openness to airline consolidation, specifically noting that President Trump favors big deals. The comments fuel speculation about a potential acquisition of JetBlue by United or American Airlines

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-signals-openness-to-airline-mergers-citing-t)

## Delta Increases Checked Bag Fees by $10–$50 Starting April 8

Apr 7 · 2 sources · Delta, JetBlue, United, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United States, policy change, airline, devaluation, fee change

Delta is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 per flight for tickets purchased as of April 8, 2026. The first bag becomes $45, the second $55, and the third $200

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-increases-checked-bag-fees-by-10-50-starting-april-8)

## Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs from Sanctuary City Airports

Apr 7 · 1 source · policy change, industry news

HS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggests pulling customs processing from major airports in sanctuary cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles due to immigration cooperation disputes

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/trump-admin-threatens-to-pull-customs-from-sanctuary-city-airports)

## Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns After Four-Year Tenure

Apr 7 · 1 source · Air India, IndiGo, Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, India, New Zealand, airline, industry news

Air India has confirmed that CEO Campbell Wilson is resigning, with a committee launching to find a successor. Wilson, who joined in 2022, had signaled his intent to step down in 2024

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-india-ceo-campbell-wilson-resigns)

## Finnair Plus Status Match for SAS EuroBonus Members: Book by April 23

Apr 7 · 1 source · Finnair, SAS, Finnair Plus, Oneworld, SAS EuroBonus, Sweden, promotion, airline, loyalty program, elite status

Finnair Plus is matching status for SAS EuroBonus members who book a Finnair flight to/from Sweden. Eurobonus Gold/Diamond members can receive Finnair Plus Gold (Oneworld Sapphire) status

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-plus-status-match-for-sas-eurobonus-members-book-by-april-23)

## Delta Earns MQDs on Hotel, Vacation & Car Rentals April 6 – September 30, 2026

Apr 7 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Medallion Qualifying Dollars, SkyMiles, US, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

Delta SkyMiles members can earn MQDs and double miles on hotel, car, and vacation rentals booked through Delta's portal between April 6 and May 18, 2026, for travel through September 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-earns-mqds-on-hotel-vacation-car-rentals-april-6-september-30-2026)

## Gulf Air Expands Ex-Dammam Flights To More Destinations Until April 30, 2026

Apr 7 · 1 source · Gulf Air, Casablanca, Dammam, Frankfurt, Islamabad, Saudi Arabia, Thiruvananthapuram, route network, airline, new route

Gulf Air is expanding its network from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, adding or extending service to Frankfurt, Casablanca, Thiruvananthapuram, and Islamabad through April 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-air-expands-ex-dammam-flights-to-more-destinations-until-april-30-2026)

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