# May 7, 2026

18 signals merged on this day.

## Royal ONE Visa Signature Credit Card Review: A Faster Path to Cruise Discounts

May 7 · 1 source · Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Silversea Cruises, Royal ONE Visa Signature, Chase, Royal Caribbean Group, credit card, loyalty program, fee change, award redemption

The new Royal ONE Visa Signature card offers no annual fee, a 45,000-point welcome bonus after $2k spend, and 3x points on Royal Caribbean Group brands

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-one-visa-signature-credit-card-review-a-faster-path-to-cruise-discounts)

## Alaska Airlines Adds 3 Sonoma Routes, Returns to Long Beach

May 7 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Boise, Long Beach, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Sonoma County, route network, airline, new route

Alaska Airlines launches three seasonal Sonoma routes to Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Boise on Nov 1, and returns to Long Beach on Sept 8

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-adds-3-sonoma-routes-returns-to-long-beach)

## SWISS Senses First Class: Award Redemption and Cash Upgrade Rules

May 7 · 1 source · Lufthansa, SWISS, Miles & More, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

SWISS Senses first class is not available for direct award redemption; passengers must pay cash or upgrade. Cash upgrades at online check-in are now restricted to Lufthansa Group-issued tickets, excluding partner award tickets

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-senses-first-class-award-redemption-and-cash-upgrade-rules)

## IHG One Rewards Offers Choice of Two Bonus Points Paths Through August 31

May 7 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, elite status, promo

IHG One Rewards members can choose between earning 2,000 points every two nights or 8,000 points every four nights for stays booked between May 20 and August 31

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-offers-choice-of-two-bonus-points-paths-through-august-31)

## Rove Miles Adds Air Canada Aeroplan as Transfer Partner with 25% Bonus

May 7 · 2 sources · ANA, Air Canada, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, United, United Airlines, ALL

Rove Miles has added Air Canada Aeroplan as a new 1:1 transfer partner. A 25% transfer bonus is available for transfers made through June 6, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-miles-adds-air-canada-aeroplan-as-transfer-partner-with-25-bonus)

## Marriott Bonvoy 20% Off Escapes for Stays April 17 – May 3, 2026

May 7 · 2 sources · Bulgari, Design Hotels, EDITION, JW Marriott, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Vacation Club, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton

Marriott offers 20% off Escapes for stays April 17–May 3, 2026, in select Americas, Europe, ME, and Africa locations. Book by Sunday; prepaid, non-refundable

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-bonvoy-escapes-20-off-stays-april-17-may-3-2026)

## Southwest Airlines adds 4 new Las Vegas routes starting March 2027

May 7 · 1 source · Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Boston, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Miami

Southwest Airlines is launching four new routes from Las Vegas (LAS) to Boston, Knoxville, Miami, and Philadelphia in March 2027, while increasing service on dozens of other LAS and Orlando routes

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-airlines-adds-4-new-las-vegas-routes-starting-march-2027)

## RBC Avion Credit Cards Raise Welcome Bonuses to All-Time Highs

May 7 · 1 source · American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, RBC Avion, RBC Avion Visa Infinite, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, RBC Avion Visa Platinum, RBC, credit card, airline

RBC has increased welcome bonuses for all three personal Avion cards, with the Infinite Privilege offering up to 100,000 points. The enhanced offers are valid through July 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rbc-avion-credit-cards-raise-welcome-bonuses-to-all-time-highs)

## Chase Offers 20% Transfer Bonus to Flying Blue Through May 27

May 7 · 2 sources · Air France, Air France-KLM, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, KLM, Middle East Airlines, Transavia, Vietnam Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Choice Hotels

Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% bonus when transferring points to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) through May 27, 2026. Transfers are typically instant and one-way

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/100-choice-privileges-to-flying-blue-transfer-bonus)

## Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Platinum Status and 25 Elite Night Benefit Explained

May 7 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, American Express, credit card, hotel, loyalty program, elite status, promotion

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Card provides automatic Platinum Elite status and 25 elite nights toward status annually for the primary cardmember

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card-platinum-status-and-25-elite-night-benefit-explai)

## AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes to Launch New Airline Within Months

May 7 · 1 source · AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asia, Canada, Malaysia, Vietnam, airline, industry news

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes confirmed he is preparing to launch a new low-cost airline, with an official announcement expected in the next one to two months

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/airasia-ceo-tony-fernandes-to-launch-new-airline-within-months)

## The Standard, Brussels officially joins World of Hyatt

May 7 · 2 sources · The Standard, The Standard, Brussels, World of Hyatt, Brussels, Europe, Miami, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, merger & acquisition

The Standard, Brussels has officially integrated into World of Hyatt, allowing members to earn and redeem points. The hotel is part of Hyatt's Standard International collection

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/the-standard-brussels-officially-joins-world-of-hyatt)

## Aegean Miles+Bonus Adds Military Service Eligibility for Tier Hold

May 7 · 1 source · Aegean, Miles+Bonus, policy change, airline, loyalty program, award redemption, service policy change

Aegean has updated its Miles+Bonus tier hold policy to allow Silver and Gold members to extend status for one year due to military service or the arrival of a new child

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aegean-miles-bonus-adds-military-service-eligibility-for-tier-hold)

## Emirates Reports Record $6.6 Billion Profit, Remains World’s Most Profitable Airline

May 7 · 1 source · Delta, Emirates, Delta Air Lines, Dubai, Middle East, airline, industry news

Emirates announced a record $6.6 billion profit for FY2025-26, surpassing Delta to become the world's most profitable airline, despite recent military disruptions in the Gulf

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-reports-record-6-6-billion-profit-remains-worlds-most-profitable-airlin)

## Chase Ink Cash Card Offers 75,000 Points Welcome Bonus

May 7 · 1 source · Chase Ultimate Rewards, Chase Ink Business Unlimited, Chase Ink Cash Card, Chase, credit card, loyalty program, devaluation, promotion

The Chase Ink Cash Card currently offers a 75,000 point welcome bonus after spending $6,000 in the first three months, valued at up to $1,275 when transferred to airline partners

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ink-cash-card-offers-75-000-points-welcome-bonus)

## Hilton Europe & Africa Summer Weekends Sale: Up to 20% Off

May 7 · 1 source · Canopy, Conrad, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Graduate, Hampton, Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, Hilton Honors

Hilton is offering 15% off (20% for Honors members) on weekend stays in Europe and Africa. Bookings must be made by September 3, 2026, for stays completed by September 7, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-europe-africa-summer-weekends-sale-up-to-20-off)

## Brussels Airport Orders Airlines to Cancel Over Half of Flights for May 12, 2026 Strike

May 7 · 1 source · Brussels Airlines, Belgium, Brussels, airline, safety & operations, industry news

Due to a national strike in Belgium, Brussels Airport is requesting airlines to cancel more than half of scheduled flights on May 12, 2026, impacting departures and some arrivals

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/brussels-airport-orders-airlines-to-cancel-over-half-of-flights-for-may-12-2026)

## IHG’s “Ready To Roam” Sale Offers Up to 35% Off Stays in Middle East, India & Africa

May 7 · 1 source · Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, IHG, IHG One Rewards, InterContinental, Kimpton, Staybridge Suites, Vignette Collection, voco

IHG One Rewards members can get up to 35% off flexible rates in select Middle East, India, and Africa hotels. Bookings must be made by June 24, 2026, for stays through August 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihgs-ready-to-roam-sale-offers-up-to-35-off-stays-in-middle-east-india-africa)

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