# Apr 16, 2026 13 signals merged on this day. ## Lufthansa to Retire A340-600s and Ground 747-400s in October 2026 Apr 16 · 1 source · Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine, loyalty program, policy change, airline, safety & operations, program change Lufthansa will retire its last four A340-600s and ground two 747-400s in October 2026, with full 747-400 retirement by 2027. Nine A350s will move to subsidiary Discover Airlines [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-to-retire-a340-600s-and-ground-747-400s-in-october-2026) ## Lufthansa Permanently Shuts Down CityLine Subsidiary Overnight Apr 16 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa CityLine, airline, devaluation, fee change, safety & operations, industry news Lufthansa is permanently removing all CityLine planes from its flight program effective Saturday, April 18, 2026, accelerating the planned 2027 shutdown due to high fuel prices and labor disputes [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-permanently-shuts-down-cityline-subsidiary-overnight) ## LATAM Unveils New Airbus A321XLR Business Class Suites, Coming 2027 Apr 16 · 1 source · Airbus, American Airlines, Iberia, JetBlue, LATAM, Brazil, Europe, North America, South America, route network LATAM has revealed the interiors for its upcoming Airbus A321XLRs, featuring Thompson Aero VantageSOLO business class suites. Deliveries begin in 2027 to support long-haul expansion [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/latam-unveils-new-airbus-a321xlr-business-class-suites-coming-2027) ## Burj Al Arab Closes for 18-Month Renovation Apr 16 · 1 source · Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai, Middle East, hotel, hotel opening Jumeirah's Burj Al Arab in Dubai has closed effective immediately for an 18-month full renovation led by interior architect Tristan Auer, marking the property's first major refresh since 1999 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/burj-al-arab-closes-for-18-month-renovation) ## Qatar Airways Extends Flexible Rebooking & Refund Policy For Flights Until September 15, 2026 Apr 16 · 2 sources · Emirates, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, policy change, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, service policy change Qatar Airways extends its flexible rebooking and refund policy for flights between Feb 28 and Sept 15, 2026. Passengers can make free date changes until Oct 31 or receive refunds for impacted/canceled flights [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-extends-flexible-rebooking-refund-policy-for-flights-until-septemb) ## Philippine Airlines Plans New Manila To Chicago Route As Of November 2026 Apr 16 · 1 source · Philippine Airlines, Chicago, Manila, route network, airline, new route Philippine Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Chicago (ORD) starting November 9, 2026, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/philippine-airlines-plans-new-manila-to-chicago-route-as-of-november-2026) ## United Airlines Restricts Polaris Lounge Access for Many Star Alliance Partners Apr 16 · 2 sources · ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-restricts-polaris-lounge-access-for-select-star-alliance-partners) ## Korean Air Unveils New First Class Lounge at Incheon with Private Suites Apr 16 · 1 source · Korean Air, Incheon Airport (ICN), policy change, airline, service policy change Korean Air is opening its new First Class lounge at Incheon Airport on April 17, 2026. The 921 sqm facility features 11 private suites, wellness zones, and a la carte dining [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-opens-new-first-class-lounge-at-incheon-on-april-17) ## InKind Dining App Limited-Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value Apr 16 · 1 source · InKind, promotion, loyalty program, promo Through May 3, 2026, InKind is offering an improved referral bonus where referrers get $50 and new users get $25 off dining purchases of $50+ [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/inkind-dining-app-limited-time-referral-offer-up-to-75-in-total-value) ## SAS EuroBonus 30% Discount On Economy & Business Awards April 15 – May 31, 2026 Apr 16 · 1 source · SAS, EuroBonus, Mastercard FlyPremium, London, Scandinavia, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card, promo SAS is offering 30% off economy and business award tickets for travel between April 15 and May 31, 2026. Booking deadline is April 19, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sas-eurobonus-30-discount-on-economy-business-awards-book-by-april-19) ## KLM Tests Final Phase of Buy-on-Board Catering on Select European Routes Apr 16 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, KLM, KLM Flying Blue, Europe, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change KLM is testing a buy-on-board catering model on select European routes from March 29 to April 25, 2026, offering preordered meals and paid options alongside complimentary drinks [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/klm-launches-final-test-phase-of-buy-on-board-catering-on-select-european-routes) ## Report: Spirit Airlines On Verge Of Liquidation, Could Happen Within Days Apr 16 · 1 source · JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, US, airline, safety & operations, industry news Bloomberg reports Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, contradicting recent plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by early summer [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/report-spirit-airlines-on-verge-of-liquidation-could-happen-within-days) ## Etihad Updates Flexible Rebooking & Refund Policy Until April 15, 2026 – Can Now Rebook Until June 15 Apr 16 · 2 sources · Etihad, Etihad Airways, Etihad Guest, policy change, airline, loyalty program, route network, service policy change Etihad extends free rebooking and refund eligibility for tickets issued by Feb 28 until June 15, 2026. Additionally, a no-change-fee policy applies to bookings made from March 6 for travel until March 31, 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-extends-flexible-rebooking-refund-policy-until-may-15-2026) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md