# May 11, 2026

9 signals merged on this day.

## Tiffany Funk Named New Head of Flying Blue

May 11 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, Transavia, Flying Blue, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Tiffany Funk has been appointed as the new Head of Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France, KLM, and Transavia, succeeding Ben Lipsey who moves to SVP Loyalty, Digital & Data

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/tiffany-funk-named-new-head-of-flying-blue)

## 30% Transfer Bonus from RBC Avion to British Airways Avios Through June 19

May 11 · 1 source · Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways Avios, RBC Avion, RBC Avion Visa Infinite, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, RBC Avion Visa Platinum, RBC, Middle East

RBC is offering a 30% transfer bonus on RBC Avion points to British Airways Avios, valid from May 11 through June 19, 2026. The effective transfer rate is 1:1.3 with a minimum transfer of 10,000 points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/30-transfer-bonus-from-rbc-avion-to-british-airways-avios-through-june-19)

## Chase Offers 10,000 United Miles for Adding an Authorized User

May 11 · 1 source · United Airlines, MileagePlus, United Credit Card, Chase, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card, award redemption, promo

Chase is offering targeted United credit cardholders 10,000 MileagePlus miles for adding one authorized user. The offer ends June 30, 2026, with no spending or registration required

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-offers-10-000-united-miles-for-adding-an-authorized-user)

## Qatar Airways Launching Bogota & Caracas Flights As Of July 2026

May 11 · 2 sources · Qatar Airways, Colombia, Middle East, South America, Venezuela, route network, airline, new route

Qatar Airways launches a new route to Bogota and Caracas starting July 22, 2026, operating twice weekly on Boeing 777-200LR to manage payload constraints

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-launching-bogota-caracas-flights-as-of-july-2026)

## How to Earn Free Nights with Hyatt's Brand Explorer Program

May 11 · 1 source · Hyatt, UrCove, World of Hyatt, Brand Explorer, China, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change

Hyatt's Brand Explorer awards a free night at a Category 1-4 hotel for every five unique Hyatt brands stayed at, with ongoing accumulation for lifetime members

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/how-to-earn-free-nights-with-hyatt-s-brand-explorer-program)

## Air France-KLM Group Plans to Rename Holding Company Amid Expansion

May 11 · 2 sources · Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, TAP, TAP Air Portugal, Flying Blue, airline, loyalty program

Air France-KLM is considering renaming its parent holding company to reflect its growing portfolio beyond the two legacy carriers, with 'the Blue Group' cited as a working title

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-group-plans-to-rename-holding-company-amid-expansion)

## Accor ALL Signature: 20% Off Annual Subscriptions May 11–19, 2026

May 11 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL Accor+, ALL Signature, Brazil, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

Accor is offering a 20% discount on new ALL Signature yearly subscriptions and a 15% discount for lapsed members from May 11 to 19, 2026. The subscription includes elite-qualifying nights and bonus ALL points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-all-signature-20-off-annual-subscriptions-may-1119-2026)

## Accor ALL Double Points on Stays in Americas and Brazil

May 11 · 2 sources · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Mercure, Novotel, Pullman, ibis, ALL Accor, Americas, Brazil, Canada

Accor ALL members earn double points on up to five 2+ night stays in the Americas and Brazil. Stays must be booked by August 8, 2026, and completed by September 8, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-double-points-on-stays-in-north-central-america-brazil-book-by-aug-8)

## Gulf Airline Operations Update: Iran War Impact on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad Policies

May 11 · 1 source · Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Skywards, Gulf, Iran, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Weekly update on Gulf carrier operations during the Iran war, covering tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route adjustments for Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gulf-airline-operations-update-iran-war-impact-on-emirates-qatar-and-etihad-poli)

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