# May 13, 2026

17 signals merged on this day.

## Lufthansa Group Delays Dubai Restart to September 13, 2026; Tel Aviv Returns in July

May 13 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Dubai, Middle East, Tel Aviv, route network

Lufthansa Group has pushed its Dubai restart to September 13, 2026. Austrian Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service June 1, while Lufthansa, SWISS, and ITA Airways target July 1. Most other Middle Eastern routes resume late October

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-delays-dubai-restart-to-september-13-2026-tel-aviv-returns-in-ju)

## Choice Privileges Removes Alaska Airlines and United Airlines as Partners

May 13 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, United MileagePlus, loyalty program, policy change

Choice Privileges has ended its partnership with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, effective May 12, 2026. Members can no longer earn or convert points to these programs

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/choice-privileges-removes-alaska-airlines-and-united-airlines-as-partners)

## Finnair to Switch Short-Haul Sparkling Wine to Francois Montand on May 20

May 13 · 1 source · Finnair, Luxembourg, policy change, airline, service policy change

Finnair is replacing its current short-haul sparkling wine, Bernard-Massard, with Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut on May 20, 2026, a move linked to cost optimization

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-to-switch-short-haul-sparkling-wine-to-francois-montand-on-may-20)

## Accor ALL Members Get Up to 35% Off Summer Stays in Europe and Ennismore Hotels Worldwide

May 13 · 1 source · 21c, 25 Hours, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Adagio, Banyan Tree, Delano, Ennismore, Hoxton, Hyde

Accor ALL members can book up to 35% off stays at participating Accor hotels in Europe/North Africa and Ennismore hotels worldwide. Booking deadline is May 17, 2026 for stays between July 3 and September 7

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-all-members-get-up-to-35-off-summer-stays-in-europe-and-ennismore-hotels-w)

## $50 Shell Gift Card for $45 at Best Buy (Citi Strata Elite Splurge Credit Opportunity)

May 13 · 1 source · Citi Strata Elite, Citi, promotion, credit card, promo

Best Buy is selling $50 Shell gas gift cards for $45. This is a key opportunity for Citi Strata Elite cardholders to utilize their $200 annual splurge credit on gas with a 10% effective discount

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/50-shell-gift-card-for-45-at-best-buy-citi-strata-elite-splurge-credit-opportuni)

## Hilton Honors: 15,000 Bonus Points for 5 Stays

May 13 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

Select Hilton Honors members can register to earn up to 15,000 bonus points for 5 stays within 6 months. Registration deadline is December 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-15-000-bonus-points-for-5-stays)

## United Airlines Buy Miles Sale: Up to 50% Discount or 100% Bonus Through June 24, 2026

May 13 · 1 source · United Airlines, United MileagePlus, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

United Airlines is offering a Buy Miles sale valid through June 24, 2026, providing discounts up to 50% or bonuses up to 100%. The offer caps purchases at 50,000 miles per 90-day period and 200,000 annually

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-buy-miles-sale-up-to-50-discount-or-100-bonus-through-june-24-20)

## Link Accor ALL and Qatar Airways Accounts for 1,000 Bonus Points

May 13 · 2 sources · British Airways, Qatar Airways, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL (Accor Live Limitless), ALL Accor, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Qatar Privilege Club, American Express, Canada

Accor offers 1,000 bonus ALL points for linking accounts with Qatar Airways by May 24, 2026, and completing a stay by July 11, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/link-accor-all-and-qatar-airways-accounts-for-1-000-bonus-points)

## Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Now Includes US & Canada Residents

May 13 · 5 sources · Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, KLM

Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-paid-status-match-now-live-for-us-and-canada-resident)

## Hotel Loyalty Promos: Best Western, Choice, GHA, Hyatt, Radisson & Wyndham May 2026

May 13 · 1 source · Best Western, Best Western Rewards, Cheval Collection, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, Hyatt, JA Resorts, Leela Hotels, Minor Hotels, NH Hotel

Roundup of limited-time hotel loyalty promotions for May 2026. Best Western offers 1,000 bonus points/night globally. GHA has multiple D$ bonuses and status matches. Other programs include Choice, Hyatt, Radisson, and Wyndham offers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hotel-loyalty-promos-best-western-choice-gha-hyatt-radisson-wyndham-may-2026)

## Delta Passes on Starlink for Amazon Leo Inflight Wi-Fi: Strategic Blunder?

May 13 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Amazon Leo, Delta Sync, Starlink, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Delta chose Amazon's Leo network over Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi, citing branding control. United is rolling out Starlink to its entire fleet by end of 2027, potentially giving it a multi-year connectivity advantage

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-passes-on-starlink-for-amazon-leo-inflight-wi-fi-strategic-blunder)

## Airfares Surge 27% as Fuel Costs Soar and Spirit Airlines Collapses

May 13 · 1 source · Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Amsterdam, Dublin, Europe, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, U.S.

Summer domestic airfares are up 27% and award prices up nearly 25% year-over-year due to soaring fuel costs and Spirit Airlines' collapse. International fares to Europe have spiked even higher

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/airfares-surge-27-as-fuel-costs-soar-and-spirit-airlines-collapses)

## British Airways Ends Best Price Guarantee Program

May 13 · 1 source · British Airways, Best Price Guarantee, Europe, South Africa, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-ends-best-price-guarantee-program)

## Thrifty Traveler Launches Free Tool to Track Credit Card Benefits

May 13 · 1 source · American Airlines, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt, Alaska Airlines, Bilt 2.0, Hawaiian Airlines, Hyatt, IHG, Amex Platinum Card, American Express

Thrifty Traveler has released a free Google Docs and Excel tracker for over 50 top travel cards, helping users monitor statement credits and recoup annual fees

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thrifty-traveler-launches-free-tool-to-track-credit-card-benefits)

## Last-Minute IHG Award Booking at Garner Hotel Vienna for 19,000 Points

May 13 · 1 source · Garner Hotel Vienna (Hauptbahnhof), Hyatt Regency Vienna, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change

A traveler redeemed 19,000 IHG points for a last-minute stay at the Garner Hotel Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest, citing it as a reasonable value compared to the original Hyatt reservation

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/last-minute-ihg-award-booking-at-garner-hotel-vienna-for-19-000-points)

## Lufthansa Exercises Option to Increase ITA Airways Stake to 90%

May 13 · 2 sources · Air Canada, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Canada, Europe, Italy, United States

Lufthansa has exercised its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% for 325 million euros, with regulatory approval expected in Q1 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-acquires-90-stake-in-ita-airways)

## WestJet Accused of Swapping Aircraft to Avoid Compensation Payouts Under Canadian Regulations

May 13 · 1 source · WestJet, Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), Canada, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations, industry news

CBC News investigation finds WestJet swapping in grounded aircraft to claim 'unforeseen maintenance' as the cause for cancellations, thereby avoiding mandatory cash compensation under Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/westjet-accused-of-swapping-aircraft-to-avoid-compensation-payouts-under-canadia)

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