# May 12, 2026

15 signals merged on this day.

## Air France–KLM Flying Blue Buy Miles: 45% Discount & 80% Bonus Through May 31, 2026

May 12 · 1 source · Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, Flying Blue, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

Flying Blue offers up to 45% off or 80% bonus on purchased miles, valid through May 31, 2026. Elite members can buy up to 300,000 miles per transaction

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-franceklm-flying-blue-buy-miles-45-discount-80-bonus-through-may-31-2026)

## LHW Leaders Club Buy Points at 100% Bonus Through June 12, 2026

May 12 · 1 source · Leading Hotels of the World, LHW Leaders Club, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

Leading Hotels of the World is offering up to 100% bonus points on purchases through June 12, 2026. Buying 30k-50k points costs 6 cents each, allowing redemption at 8 cents for a 25% discount

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lhw-leaders-club-buy-points-at-100-bonus-through-june-12-2026)

## Aegean and Olympic Air Offer 20%–30% Off Economy Fares to Greece

May 12 · 1 source · Aegean, Olympic Air, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, Sweden, promotion, airline, partnership

Aegean and Olympic Air are offering 20% to 30% off economy fares to Greece for travel June 8–July 8, 2026. Bookings must be made by May 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aegean-and-olympic-air-offer-20-30-off-economy-fares-to-greece)

## Airlines Add New Flights to Former Spirit Markets Following Collapse

May 12 · 1 source · American Airlines, Avianca, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, JetBlue Airways, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Major US carriers including American, Delta, United, and JetBlue have added new flights and increased frequencies on routes formerly served by Spirit Airlines since its May 2 shutdown

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/airlines-add-new-flights-to-former-spirit-markets-following-collapse)

## Delta extends free snack offer for Amex cardholders through June 30

May 12 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Delta SkyMiles, Delta SkyMiles Blue Amex, Delta SkyMiles Gold Amex, Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Amex, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Amex, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Amex, American Express

Delta extends its complimentary snack perk for Delta SkyMiles Amex cardholders through June 30, 2026. Eligible cardholders can redeem a free snack on Delta Sync Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft on flights over 900 miles within the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-extends-free-snack-offer-for-amex-cardholders-through-june-30)

## United to Resume Nonstop Houston-Caracas Service Starting Aug. 11

May 12 · 1 source · American Airlines, United Airlines, Caracas, Houston, US, United States, Venezuela, route network, airline, new route

United Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) starting August 11, 2026, ending a nearly 10-year hiatus. Service is pending final government approval

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-to-resume-nonstop-houston-caracas-service-starting-aug-11)

## GHA Discovery Offers 15% Discount on DISCOVERY Dollars Through June 2

May 12 · 3 sources · Anantara, Capella Hotels & Resorts, GHA Discovery, Global Hotel Alliance, Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Kempinski, Pan Pacific, Global, promotion, hotel

GHA Discovery is selling DISCOVERY Dollars at a 15% discount ($0.85 per D$) from May 12 to June 2, 2026. The currency is valid for 24 months and can be used for stays, dining, and spa services

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-offers-15-discount-on-discovery-dollars-through-june-2)

## United Airlines Resumes Houston to Caracas Flights Starting August 2026

May 12 · 1 source · United Airlines, American Airlines, Caracas, Houston, United States, Venezuela, route network, airline, new route

United Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on August 11, 2026, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, ending a nine-year service gap

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-resumes-houston-to-caracas-flights-starting-august-2026)

## U.S. Airfares Up 21.6% in Four Months Amid Fuel Costs and Carrier Pricing

May 12 · 1 source · Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United States, airline, devaluation, industry news

BLS data shows U.S. airfares rose 21.6% in the first four months of 2026, with average fares hitting $308.53. Legacy carriers are maintaining higher prices despite potential fuel normalization

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/u-s-airfares-up-21-6-in-four-months-amid-fuel-costs-and-carrier-pricing)

## Amex Adds $300 Annual ChatGPT Business Statement Credit to Business Platinum and Business Gold Cards

May 12 · 1 source · Membership Rewards, American Express Business Gold Card, The Business Platinum Card from American Express, American Express, U.S., United States, credit card, loyalty program, fee change

American Express is offering eligible Business Platinum and Business Gold cardholders up to $300 in annual statement credits for ChatGPT Business subscriptions, with enrollment required

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-adds-300-annual-chatgpt-business-statement-credit-to-business-platinum-and)

## SAS EuroBonus 25% Discount On Awards To/From Scandinavia

May 12 · 1 source · SAS, EuroBonus, Scandinavia, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption, promo

SAS offers 25% off standard award miles for economy, premium economy, and business class flights to/from Scandinavia. Book by May 19, 2026 for travel between May 12 and September 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sas-eurobonus-25-discount-on-awards-to-from-scandinavia)

## Choice Privileges Earns 8,000 Bonus Points for Every Two Stays (May 13 – July 7, 2026)

May 12 · 2 sources · Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, WoodSpring Suites, Australia, Global, New Zealand, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption

Choice Privileges members earn 8,000 bonus points for every two qualifying stays, up to 32,000 points total. Registration is required by July 6, 2026, with stays completing by July 7, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/choice-privileges-earns-8-000-bonus-points-for-every-two-stays-may-13-july-7-202)

## Qatar Airways Requires Recipients to be in Friends & Family or My List to Redeem Avios

May 12 · 1 source · British Airways, Qatar Airways, Avios, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members must now have recipients added to their Friends & Family or My List pools to redeem Avios for their flights

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-requires-recipients-to-be-in-friends-family-or-my-list-to-redeem-a)

## Accor+ Explorer Dining Discount Reduced to 30% with 2026 Blackout Dates

May 12 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Elysium Noosa Resort, The Atrium Lounge, ALL Accor+ Explorer, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, program change

Accor+ Explorer dining benefit dropped from 50% to 30% off food starting Oct 1, 2025. Specific venues like Elysium Noosa Resort and The Atrium Lounge have varying discounts or exclusions for 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-explorer-dining-discount-reduced-to-30-with-2026-blackout-dates)

## IHG Asia-Pacific Mid-Year Sale: Up to 30% Off for Stays Through December 2026

May 12 · 1 source · Crowne Plaza, Even Hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, IHG, IHG One Rewards, InterContinental, Kimpton, Regent Hotels

IHG is offering up to 20% off public rates and an additional 10% for IHG One Rewards members on stays in Asia-Pacific. Bookings must be made by June 9, 2026, for travel between May 19 and December 20, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-asia-pacific-mid-year-sale-up-to-30-off-for-stays-through-december-2026)

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