# May 6, 2026

15 signals merged on this day.

## I Prefer Hotel Rewards Offers Up to $250 in Stay Credits Through August 2026

May 6 · 1 source · Air Canada, I Prefer Hotel Rewards, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Aeroplan, I Prefer, promotion, airline, hotel, loyalty program, promo

I Prefer Hotel Rewards is paying out $50 USD certificates for qualifying stays through August 31, 2026. Members can earn up to $250 total by staying at five different participating hotels

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/i-prefer-hotel-rewards-offers-up-to-250-in-stay-credits-through-august-2026)

## JetBlue Premier Card offers 100,000 TrueBlue points with $5,000 spend

May 6 · 1 source · JetBlue, TrueBlue, JetBlue Premier Card, credit card, airline, loyalty program, fee change, promotion

New applicants for the JetBlue Premier Card can earn 100,000 TrueBlue points after spending $5,000 within the first 90 days. The card carries a $499 annual fee

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-premier-card-offers-100-000-trueblue-points-with-5-000-spend)

## Amex Platinum vs. Sapphire Reserve vs. Venture X: Which Premium Card Has the Best Welcome Bonus?

May 6 · 1 source · ANA, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Platinum Card, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, American Express, Capital One, Chase, credit card

The article compares welcome bonuses for the Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Capital One Venture X, detailing spend requirements and estimated point values as of May 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-platinum-vs-sapphire-reserve-vs-venture-x-which-premium-card-has-the-best-w)

## AirAsia Orders 150 High-Density Airbus A220s

May 6 · 1 source · AirAsia, ASEAN, Asia, Central Asia, airline, devaluation, industry news

AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the largest single order for the type, with deliveries starting in 2028. It will be the launch customer for a high-density 160-seat configuration

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/airasia-orders-150-high-density-airbus-a220s)

## IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Welcome Bonus Raised to 125,000 Points

May 6 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, Chase, credit card, hotel, loyalty program, fee change, promotion

The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card welcome offer has been updated to 125,000 bonus points (90k after $2k spend in 3 months + 35k after $4k spend in 6 months), the highest in the card's history

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-traveler-credit-card-welcome-bonus-raised-to-125-000-points)

## JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard Now Offers 100,000 Point Welcome Bonus

May 6 · 1 source · JetBlue, TrueBlue, JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard, Barclays, credit card, airline, loyalty program, fee change, lounge

Barclays has refreshed the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard, increasing the welcome bonus to 100,000 TrueBlue points after spending $5,000 in the first 90 days

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-premier-world-elite-mastercard-now-offers-100-000-point-welcome-bonus)

## St. Regis Costa Mujeres Cancun Opens June 25, 2026

May 6 · 2 sources · Marriott Bonvoy, St. Regis Costa Mujeres, St. Regis Costa Mujeres Cancun, STARS, Cancun, Costa Mujeres, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, hotel opening

St. Regis Costa Mujeres Cancun opens June 25, 2026, with reservations now open. Rates start around $660 cash or 104k-126k Bonvoy points, with STARS perks recommended

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/st-regis-costa-mujeres-cancun-opens-june-25-2026)

## Flying Blue Introduces Unified 24-Month Miles Expiry Policy

May 6 · 1 source · Air Canada, Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, Flying Blue, American Express, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline

Effective May 4, 2026, Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program now uses a single 24-month expiry rule for all miles, with any eligible activity resetting the entire balance's validity

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-introduces-unified-24-month-miles-expiry-policy)

## Aeroplan Adds Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty as Earning Partners

May 6 · 1 source · Air Canada, Aeroplan, Aeroplan credit cards, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, partnership, program change

Aeroplan members can now earn points and Status Qualifying Credits on Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty rentals booked via aircanada.com, with tiered earning rates and complimentary Hertz Gold+ status

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-adds-hertz-dollar-and-thrifty-as-earning-partners)

## Four Seasons Mykonos Opens Summer 2026, Now Bookable

May 6 · 1 source · Four Seasons Athens Astir Palace, Four Seasons Mykonos, Four Seasons, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Greece, Mykonos, hotel, loyalty program, promotion, hotel opening

The 94-key Four Seasons Mykonos is now bookable for stays starting June 26, 2026. The new coastal resort features Cycladic architecture and multiple dining options

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/four-seasons-mykonos-opens-summer-2026-now-bookable)

## Lufthansa Makes First Class Double Suite Free and Discounts Second Passenger

May 6 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Allegris First Class, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Effective July 1, 2026, Lufthansa allows all First Class passengers to select the Allegris double suite for free and offers a 50% discount on the second passenger's fare

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-makes-first-class-double-suite-free-and-discounts-second-passenger)

## Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Salé opens in Morocco's Mohammed VI Tower

May 6 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, Waldorf Astoria Rabat-Salé, Morocco, Rabat, Salé, hotel, loyalty program, hotel opening

The first Waldorf Astoria in Morocco has opened in Rabat-Salé, located in the country's tallest skyscraper. The Hilton Honors property features 55 rooms and suites

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/waldorf-astoria-rabat-sale-opens-in-morocco-s-mohammed-vi-tower)

## JD Power 2026 Airline Rankings: JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest Lead

May 6 · 1 source · Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Canada, North America, airline

JD Power's 2026 annual rankings show JetBlue leading in first/business class, Delta in premium economy, and Southwest in economy class for customer satisfaction

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jd-power-2026-airline-rankings-jetblue-delta-and-southwest-lead)

## IHG One Rewards Offers 3,000 Bonus Points for New Members Through December 31, 2026

May 6 · 8 sources · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Iberostar, Six Senses, IHG Business Rewards, Africa, Albania, Armenia, Asia, Austria

IHG One Rewards is offering 3,000 bonus points to new members who complete their first qualifying stay (min. $30/night) within 21 days of enrollment. The offer runs from April 1 to December 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-3x-points-for-stays-in-select-countries-book-by-april-11)

## Preferred Hotels' I Prefer Program Offers Up to $250 in Reward Certificates for Summer Stays

May 6 · 1 source · Preferred Hotels, I Prefer, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, promo

I Prefer members can earn a $50 reward certificate for each stay of 2+ nights at up to five distinct hotels between May 5 and August 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/preferred-hotels-i-prefer-program-offers-up-to-250-in-reward-certificates-for-su)

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