# Apr 18, 2026

4 signals merged on this day.

## Beond Airlines Suspends All Flights for Summer, May Not Resume in October

Apr 18 · 1 source · Beond Airlines, Europe, Maldives, Middle East, airline, industry news

Beond Airlines has suspended all flights between the Maldives and Europe for the summer season, with service potentially resuming in October. The airline is offering flexible rebooking or refunds to affected customers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/beond-airlines-suspends-all-flights-for-summer-claims-october-return)

## World of Hyatt Business Card Offers 60,000 Bonus Points

Apr 18 · 1 source · Hyatt, World of Hyatt, World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, Chase, credit card, hotel, loyalty program, fee change, promotion

The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is offering 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The card carries a $199 annual fee

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-world-of-hyatt-business-card-80-000-points-with-10-000-spend-ends-4-30)

## Lufthansa Strikes Paused for Next Week as Union and Management Begin Talks

Apr 18 · 1 source · Discover, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, EC261, UFO, Middle East, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations, industry news

Lufthansa and its unions are pausing strikes for next week to begin negotiations, ending a week of near-total grounding. The airline also suspended Cityline operations immediately

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-strike-pause-no-further-disruptions-next-week-as-union-talks-begin)

## Finnair's 2-Month EC 261 Claim Deadline Ruled Lawful in Finland

Apr 18 · 1 source · Finnair, EC 261/2004, EU, Finland, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Finland's Market Court ruled that Finnair's requirement to file EC 261 compensation claims within two months is not unlawful, as EU regulation leaves deadlines to national law. This aggressive window applies only to Finnish passengers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-s-2-month-ec-261-compensation-deadline-ruled-lawful-by-market-court)

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