May 5, 2026

JetBlue Premier Card Adds 100,000-Point Bonus, Companion Pass, and Enhanced Benefits

JetBlue Premier Card introduces a 100,000-point welcome bonus, a new companion pass statement credit, a 15% redemption rebate, and increased travel spending credits

Amex Canada to Remove Etihad Guest as a Membership Rewards Transfer Partner

American Express Canada will stop direct transfers from Membership Rewards to Etihad Guest on June 20, 2026. The final transfer ratio is 1,000:750, with transfers ending June 19

Credit card transfer bonuses (May): 65% bonus to Marriott, 20% bonus to Qantas and Air France-KLM, and more

Active transfer bonuses include 65% to Marriott Bonvoy (ends May 15), 20% to Qantas/Air France-KLM (ends May 27/31), and 20% to Hilton (ends May 30)

Breeze Airways unveils 11 new routes, including Atlantic City service

Breeze Airways announced 11 new routes launching between July 2026 and Jan 2027, including 4 from Atlantic City replacing Spirit and 7 to Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean

Air Canada to Suspend Four Seasonal US Routes Due to Fuel Costs

Air Canada is suspending four seasonal US routes earlier than expected due to rising fuel costs, with specific suspension dates ranging from late July to October

Etihad Guest Extended: Fast Track Silver & Gold Status for Select Middle East Departures

Etihad Guest has extended its Fast Track status offer. Book a return flight from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi by May 7, 2026, to earn Silver (Economy) or Gold (Business) status for 12 months

British Airways to Remove Headrest Covers from Club Europe Seats

Starting May 6, 2026, British Airways will eliminate headrest covers in its Club Europe regional business class to cut cleaning costs and improve operational resilience

Singapore Airlines Delays New First & Business Class Cabins to 2027, Announces A350 Retrofits

Lufthansa Debuts New First Class 'FOX' Service Concept and Amenities

Lufthansa has rolled out its new 'FOX' service concept and updated first class soft product, including new pajamas, memory foam pillows, and revised dining, following the debut of Allegris cabins

American Woman Jumps from Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Pool Deck, Injuring 7 Pedestrians

A 69-year-old American woman with depression jumped from the 29th-floor pool deck of Hotel Indigo in Hong Kong, killing herself and injuring seven pedestrians on the ground

IHG Offers 20% Off Flexible Rates for Samsung Members on Thursday to Sunday Stays

IHG is offering Samsung members 20% off Best Flexible Rates for stays including at least one night from Thursday to Sunday. Bookings require 7 days advance notice

Qantas Double Status Credits or Points on Domestic & Trans-Tasman Flights

Qantas offers double Status Credits or Qantas Points for eligible domestic and Trans-Tasman flights. Members must register by May 11, 2026, and book between May 5-11 for travel through August 31, 2026

Finnair Plus Increases Avios Earnings for JAL Flights Starting May 1, 2026

Finnair Plus members will earn higher Avios multipliers on JAL premium cabins starting May 1, 2026, aligning with AA/BA/IB standards. Tier point multipliers are now based on flown miles rather than booking class