# May 14, 2026

12 signals merged on this day.

## Qatar Airways Updates Privilege Club Tier Extension Policy Effective June 1, 2026

May 14 · 1 source · Etihad, Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Qatar Airways changes its tier extension policy effective June 1, 2026. Tiers expiring Feb 28–May 31 get fixed extensions (12 months if 90%+ Qpoints, 3 months if less), while post-May extensions become discretionary based on operational recovery

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-updates-privilege-club-tier-extension-policy-effective-june-1-2026)

## Accor ALL Earns 3X/4X Bonus Points at Ennismore Hotels

May 14 · 1 source · 21C Museum Hotel, 25hours, Accor Live Limitless, Banyan Tree, Delano, Ennismore, Faena, Hyde, Mama Shelter, Mondrian

Accor ALL members can earn 3X or 4X points on stays at Ennismore hotels by booking the ESCAPE DAYS rate. Registration and booking deadlines vary by region

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-all-earns-3x-4x-bonus-points-at-ennismore-hotels)

## Air Canada Aeroplan Buy Miles Promo: Up to 75% Bonus Through May 31, 2026

May 14 · 2 sources · ANA, Air Canada, Aeroplan, Chase, Canada, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card, promo

Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a buy-miles promotion from May 14 to May 31, 2026. Purchases of 30,000+ miles earn a 75% bonus, with lower tiers for smaller amounts

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-buy-gift-points-promotion-up-to-90-bonus-ends-may-31-2026)

## Porter Airlines to Open New Terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport in June 2026

May 14 · 1 source · Pascan Aviation, Porter Airlines, Montreal, route network, airline, partnership, new route

Porter Airlines is launching a new dedicated terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) on June 15, 2026, with plans to serve a dozen routes from this hub

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/porter-airlines-to-open-new-terminal-at-montreal-metropolitan-airport-in-june-20)

## Capital One Venture X Business and Venture Business Welcome Bonuses Up to 150K Miles

May 14 · 1 source · Capital One Miles, Capital One Venture Business, Capital One Venture X Business, Capital One, credit card, loyalty program, fee change, lounge, award redemption, promotion

Capital One Venture X Business offers 150K miles after $30K spend in 3 months. Venture Business offers up to 150K miles after $30K spend in 6 months

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-venture-x-business-and-venture-business-welcome-bonuses-up-to-150k-m)

## JW Marriott's First All-Inclusive Resort Now Taking Reservations

May 14 · 1 source · JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive, Marriott Bonvoy, Costa Rica, hotel, loyalty program, hotel opening

JW Marriott's first all-inclusive resort, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, is now accepting reservations for its fall opening in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jw-marriott-s-first-all-inclusive-resort-now-taking-reservations)

## Asiana Brand to Disappear December 17, 2026, Merged into Korean Air

May 14 · 3 sources · ANA, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Delta, Korean Air, Aeroplan, Asiana Club, Korean Air SkyPass, SkyTeam, Star Alliance

Asiana Airlines will cease to exist as a separate brand on December 17, 2026, fully integrating into Korean Air. This marks Asiana's exit from Star Alliance and move to SkyTeam

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-brand-to-disappear-merge-into-korean-air-on-december-17-2026)

## Top Hotel Promotions May 2026: IHG, Hilton, and GHA Offers

May 14 · 1 source · Cheval Collection, GHA Discovery, Hilton, Hilton Honors, IHG, IHG One Rewards, JA Resorts, Minor Hotels, NH Hotel, The Leela

IHG offers double points and nights through August; Hilton provides up to 15,000 bonus points and buy-points sales; GHA features multiple cash bonuses and status matches

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/top-hotel-promotions-may-2026-ihg-hilton-and-gha-offers)

## Cathay Pacific to Close Departure Gates 15 Minutes Before Departure at HKG Starting June 1

May 14 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong International Airport, policy change, airline, devaluation, service policy change

Effective June 1, 2026, Cathay Pacific will close boarding gates at Hong Kong International Airport 15 minutes prior to departure, a 5-minute increase from the current 10-minute window

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-to-close-departure-gates-15-minutes-before-departure-at-hkg-start)

## United Airlines Adds Winter Seasonal SFO-Sapporo Service Starting December 2026

May 14 · 1 source · Air Canada, United Airlines, Canada, Japan, San Francisco, Sapporo, route network, airline, new route

United Airlines will launch a 3x weekly seasonal flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Sapporo (CTS) from December 17, 2026, through March 26, 2027, operating on a Boeing 787-9

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-adds-winter-seasonal-sfo-sapporo-service-starting-december-2026)

## Mastercard Launches 'Taste by Priceless' Airport Lounges in HKG, GRU, and MEX

May 14 · 1 source · American Airlines, Mastercard Priceless, Priority Pass, World Legend, World Legend Exclusive, Bilt Palladium Card, Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, Citi Strata Elite Card, World Legend Exclusive Mastercard, World Legend Mastercard

Mastercard opens its own branded lounge network, Taste by Priceless, in Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City, offering a la carte dining to World Legend cardholders

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/mastercard-launches-taste-by-priceless-airport-lounges-in-hkg-gru-and-mex)

## Allegiant and Sun Country Merger Closes, Creating Eighth Largest U.S. Leisure Airline

May 14 · 2 sources · Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant Allways Rewards, Sun Country Rewards, United States, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines have officially merged, with Sun Country's loyalty program set to merge into Allegiant Allways by May 2028. The combined entity operates 195 aircraft serving nearly 175 cities

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/allegiant-and-sun-country-merger-closes-creating-eighth-largest-u-s-leisure-airl)

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