# May 8, 2026

14 signals merged on this day.

## Earn up to 25,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on flights to Australia and New Zealand

May 8 · 1 source · American Airlines, Qantas, AAdvantage, Australia, New Zealand, United States, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption

American Airlines AAdvantage members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible nonstop flights to Australia and New Zealand. Registration is required by May 31, 2026, with travel completion by March 31, 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/earn-up-to-25-000-bonus-aadvantage-miles-on-flights-to-australia-and-new-zealand)

## Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Business Card Refresh Suggested by Survey

May 8 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Alaska Lounge, Atmos Rewards, Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, Atmos Rewards Visa Business Card, Bank of America, credit card, airline, loyalty program

Survey recipients suggest Bank of America and Alaska Airlines are refreshing the Atmos Rewards Business Card, potentially raising the annual fee to $195 and adding lounge passes and travel credits

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-atmos-rewards-business-card-refresh-suggested-by-survey)

## Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard Bonus Raised to 100,000 Miles

May 8 · 1 source · American Airlines, AAdvantage, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, Citi, credit card, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, fee change, award redemption

Citi is offering 100,000 bonus AAdvantage miles for the Executive World Elite Mastercard after spending $10,000 in the first three months, marking the best bonus ever for this card

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-aadvantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard-bonus-raised-to-100-000-miles)

## Hyatt Regency Rome Central Opening Delayed to September; Relocation Policy Unclear

May 8 · 1 source · Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Honors, Hyatt Regency Rome Central, InterContinental, NH, World of Hyatt, Rome, hotel, hotel opening

The Hyatt Regency Rome Central opening is delayed until September. Guests with reservations are being offered free cancellation or relocation, but it is unclear if Hyatt will cover the cost of the alternative hotel rooms

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-regency-rome-central-opening-delayed-to-september-relocation-policy-unclea)

## Chase Sapphire Preferred Ending 10% Anniversary Bonus Points Perk

May 8 · 1 source · Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, app & tech, promotion, program change

Chase is retiring the 10% anniversary bonus points perk for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. The benefit will apply to purchases made through October 1, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-sapphire-preferred-ending-10-anniversary-bonus-points-perk)

## Accor ALL Fast Track: 5, 10 & 15 Bonus Elite Qualifying Nights for Business Travelers via Perk

May 8 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL Accor, Perk, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, elite status, app & tech, promo

Accor offers 5, 10, or 15 bonus status nights for Classic, Silver, and Gold members booking via Perk between May 18 and September 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-all-fast-track-5-10-15-bonus-elite-qualifying-nights-for-business-traveler)

## IHG One Rewards Brings Back 'Pick Your Points' Promotion for Summer 2026

May 8 · 1 source · Candlewood Suites, IHG One Rewards, Staybridge Suites, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, elite status, app & tech, promo

IHG One Rewards is offering a 'Pick Your Points' promo from May 20 to August 31, 2026. Members can choose 2,000 bonus points per two nights or 8,000 per four nights, with no upper limit on total earnings

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-brings-back-pick-your-points-promotion-for-summer-2026)

## GHA Discovery Launches Paid Status Match for Titanium and Platinum Through 2027

May 8 · 3 sources · American Airlines, JAL, Singapore Airlines, Capella, Capella Hotels & Resorts, Corinthia, GHA Discovery, Global Hotel Alliance, Kempinski, Radisson Hotel Group

GHA Discovery offers a paid status match to Titanium ($150) or Platinum ($100) via statusmatch.com, valid through Dec 31, 2027. Applications close April 6, 2026, with $50-75 in Discovery Dollars included

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-paid-status-match-to-titanium-or-platinum-launched)

## Emirates Skywards 20% Tier & Award Miles Bonus + Reduced Tier Qualification Requirements

May 8 · 3 sources · Emirates, flydubai, Emirates Skywards, Dubai, promotion, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, promo

Emirates Skywards members earn 20% bonus Tier and Award miles and qualify for status on 20% fewer Tier Miles from May 8 through August 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-reduced-tier-requirements-and-bonus-tier-miles-may-1-august-31)

## Ryanair CEO Proposes Ban on Pre-Flight Airport Alcohol and Two-Drink Limit

May 8 · 1 source · Ryanair, policy change, airline, service policy change

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is calling on airports to ban alcohol service before early morning flights and limit passengers to two drinks to reduce flight diversions caused by disruptive behavior

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ryanair-ceo-proposes-ban-on-pre-flight-airport-alcohol-and-two-drink-limit)

## Italy Air Traffic Controller Strike on April 10, 2026 (1 PM – 5 PM)

May 8 · 2 sources · American Airlines, DAT, EasyJet, Emirates, Etihad, ITA Airways, Cagliari, Catania, Italy, Lampedusa

An air traffic controller strike in Italy on April 10, 2026, from 1 PM to 5 PM will impact Rome and Milan airports and airspace. Approximately 27% of flights are canceled; EC 261 cash compensation does not apply, but duty of care is required

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/italy-air-traffic-controller-strike-on-april-10-2026-1-pm-5-pm)

## Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card Offers 100,000 Point Welcome Bonus

May 8 · 1 source · Chase Ultimate Rewards, Chase Ink Business Preferred, Chase, credit card, loyalty program, fee change, promotion

The Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card currently offers a 100,000 Ultimate Rewards point welcome bonus after spending $8,000 in the first three months. This is the best publicly available offer seen recently

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ink-business-preferred-credit-card-offers-100-000-point-welcome-bonus)

## IHG One Rewards Double Points for Greater China Member Stays Worldwide

May 8 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Greater China, Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, Taiwan, promotion, hotel, loyalty program

IHG One Rewards members in Greater China can earn double points on qualifying stays worldwide from May 20 to August 31, 2026, starting with the second stay

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-double-points-for-greater-china-member-stays-worldwide)

## Thailand Raises International Departure Tax by 50% to 1,120 Baht Starting June 20, 2026

May 8 · 1 source · Thailand, policy change, devaluation, fee change, service policy change

Thailand's Airports Authority (AOT) is increasing the international departure tax from 730 to 1,120 baht effective June 20, 2026. The fee applies to international passengers departing from six major airports

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thailand-raises-international-departure-tax-by-50-to-1-120-baht-starting-june-20)

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