# Apr 9, 2026

5 signals merged on this day.

## American Airlines Raises Basic Economy Bag Fees and Removes Elite Upgrade Eligibility

Apr 9 · 1 source · American Airlines, AAdvantage, policy change, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, fee change, service policy change

American Airlines is increasing Basic Economy checked bag fees by $5 effective immediately and removing eligibility for complimentary elite upgrades and seat assignments for tickets purchased after May 18, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-raises-basic-economy-bag-fees-and-removes-elite-upgrade-eligib)

## Finnair Changes Gift Voucher Compensation Policy Amid EC 261 Refund Delays

Apr 9 · 1 source · Finnair, EC 261/2004, EU, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Finnair has agreed to stop using gift vouchers as primary compensation without passenger consent and faces court action for delaying refunds beyond the EU's 7-day requirement

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-faces-market-court-lawsuit-over-unlawful-refund-delays-and-gift-voucher)

## GHA Discovery Offers Double Discovery Dollars on Lanson Place Stays Through Sept. 30, 2026

Apr 9 · 1 source · Lanson Place, Two MacDonnell Road, GHA Discovery, Asia, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, promotion, hotel

GHA Discovery members earn double Discovery Dollars on Lanson Place stays booked April 1–Aug 31 and consumed by Sept 30, 2026, with specific blackout dates

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-double-discovery-dollars-for-lanson-place-stays-april-1-september)

## Gulf Air Resumes Operations from Bahrain Airport After Temporary Dammam Shift

Apr 9 · 1 source · Air Canada, American Airlines, Gulf Air, Air Canada Aeroplan, Bahrain, Bahrain International Airport, Canada, Dammam, King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia

Gulf Air is gradually resuming scheduled services from Bahrain International Airport after temporarily operating from Dammam due to airspace closure. Passengers with travel dates until April 15, 2026, can rebook or get refunds

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-air-resumes-operations-from-bahrain-international-airport-continues-tempora)

## Qatar Airways Launches New Routes Including SFO and SEA; Expands Network to 120 Destinations by June 2026

Apr 9 · 10 sources · Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Africa, Asia, Doha, Europe, Gulf, Middle East, Philippines

Qatar Airways is adding new services to San Francisco, Seattle, and several African/Middle Eastern cities starting in April and May 2026, bringing its total destinations to over 120 by mid-June

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-adds-sfo-sea-and-27-other-destinations-by-june-2026-resumes-flight)

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