# May 5, 2026

13 signals merged on this day.

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

May 5 · 1 source · JetBlue, JetBlue Mosaic, JetBlue TrueBlue, JetBlue Premier Card, Boston, Europe, credit card, airline, loyalty program, devaluation

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-premier-card-adds-100-000-point-bonus-companion-pass-and-enhanced-benefi)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Air Canada, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Etihad, Etihad Airways, Marriott Bonvoy, Aeroplan, Amex Membership Rewards, Etihad Guest, Flying Blue

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-canada-to-remove-etihad-guest-as-a-membership-rewards-transfer-partner)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, American Airlines, JetBlue, Qantas, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, The Leading Hotels of the World, American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou Points

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)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/credit-card-transfer-bonuses-may-65-bonus-to-marriott-20-bonus-to-qantas-and-air)

## Breeze Airways unveils 11 new routes, including Atlantic City service

May 5 · 1 source · Breeze Airways, Spirit Airlines, Atlantic City, Caribbean, Florida, Mexico, route network, airline, new route

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/breeze-airways-unveils-11-new-routes-including-atlantic-city-service)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Air Canada, Canada, US, United States, route network, airline, new route

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-to-suspend-four-seasonal-us-routes-due-to-fuel-costs)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Etihad, Etihad Airways, Etihad Guest, Middle East, promotion, airline, loyalty program, lounge, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-extended-fast-track-silver-gold-status-for-select-middle-east-depar)

## British Airways to Remove Headrest Covers from Club Europe Seats

May 5 · 1 source · British Airways, Club Europe, Europe, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-to-remove-headrest-covers-from-club-europe-seats)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-delays-new-first-business-class-cabins-to-2027-announces-a350)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Allegris, FOX, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-debuts-new-first-class-fox-service-concept-and-amenities)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Hotel Indigo Hong Kong, Hong Kong, other, hotel, other relevant news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-woman-jumps-from-hotel-indigo-hong-kong-pool-deck-injuring-7-pedestrian)

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

May 5 · 1 source · IHG Hotels & Resorts, IHG One Rewards, Samsung, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-offers-20-off-flexible-rates-for-samsung-members-on-thursday-to-sunday-stays)

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

May 5 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Airlink, Alliance Airlines, Eastern Australia, National Jet, Network Aviation, Qantas, Sunstate Airlines, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Australia

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-double-status-credits-or-points-on-domestic-trans-tasman-flights)

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

May 5 · 1 source · British Airways, Finnair, JAL, American Airlines, Iberia, Avios, Finnair Plus, loyalty program, policy change, airline

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-plus-increases-avios-earnings-for-jal-flights-starting-may-1-2026)

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