# May 15, 2026

11 signals merged on this day.

## Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature Credit Card Launches with $99 Annual Fee and Cruise Rewards

May 15 · 1 source · Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Royal ONE Plus, Silversea, Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature, Chase, Royal Caribbean Group, credit card, loyalty program, fee change

Royal Caribbean Group launches the Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature card, a $99 annual fee card earning 4x points on its three cruise lines, with redemption for onboard credit and discounts

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-one-plus-visa-signature-credit-card-launches-with-99-annual-fee-and-cruise)

## Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes: June 2026

May 15 · 2 sources · Air Canada, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, KrisFlyer, Asia, Southeast Asia, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption

Singapore Airlines offers 30% off KrisFlyer award tickets on select routes for June 2026 travel. Book by May 31, 2026, for flights between June 1–30

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-scoot-30-off-spontaneous-escapes-for-travel-june-1-30-2026)

## Buy World of Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus

May 15 · 3 sources · Hyatt, World of Hyatt, Chase, Points.com Inc., Canada, US, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, credit card

World of Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus on purchased points until July 27, 2026. Buying at least 3,000 points yields an effective cost of 2.17 cents per point

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-offers-20-bonus-on-purchased-points-through-july-27)

## Rove Miles Adds Aeroplan as a Transfer Partner with 25% Launch Bonus

May 15 · 1 source · ANA, Aeroplan, Air Canada, Air France-KLM, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

Rove Miles has added Aeroplan as its 18th transfer partner, offering a 25% launch bonus on transfers through June 6, 2026. Transfers are 1:1 with a 2,000-mile minimum

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-miles-adds-aeroplan-as-a-transfer-partner-with-25-launch-bonus)

## Hilton Launches New Top-Tier Elite Status: Diamond Reserve

May 15 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, Hotel del Coronado, Diamond, Diamond Reserve, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, American Express, San Diego, loyalty program, policy change

Hilton has introduced Diamond Reserve, a new elite tier above Diamond, requiring $18,000 spend or 80 nights. It offers dedicated support, guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout, and confirmed upgrades

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-launches-new-top-tier-elite-status-diamond-reserve)

## Emirates Skywards to Change Award Costs Starting May 20, 2026

May 15 · 1 source · Emirates, Emirates Skywards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, award redemption, program change

Emirates Skywards has updated its mileage calculator to reflect changes to award costs for classic and upgrade rewards, effective May 20, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-to-change-award-costs-starting-may-20-2026)

## MTM Seminar Detroit: Learn to Leverage Sportsbooks and Casinos for Miles and Points

May 15 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Detroit, promotion, hotel, promo

Tickets are now live for the MTM Seminar in Detroit (Oct 23-24, 2026), costing $250. The event focuses on maximizing profits from online sportsbooks and casinos for miles and points

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/mtm-seminar-detroit-learn-to-leverage-sportsbooks-and-casinos-for-miles-and-poin)

## Chase Travel Introduces Price Match Guarantee for Prepaid Hotel Bookings

May 15 · 1 source · Chase Travel, The Edit by Chase Travel, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, J.P. Morgan Reserve, Chase, policy change, loyalty program, credit card, service policy change

Chase Travel is testing a Price Match Guarantee for prepaid hotel stays, allowing eligible cardholders to claim the difference if a lower rate is found within 24 hours of booking

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-travel-introduces-price-match-guarantee-for-prepaid-hotel-bookings)

## Qatar Airways Updates Network: Helsinki, Tokyo Haneda, Bogota, and Caracas Restart Dates Confirmed

May 15 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, Privilege Club, Europe, Middle East, route network, airline, loyalty program, new route

Qatar Airways has updated its travel schedule through September 16, 2026, confirming restart dates for Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda (July 15), Bogota (July 22), and Caracas (July 26)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-updates-network-helsinki-tokyo-haneda-bogota-and-caracas-restart-d)

## Chinese Passenger Kicks Automated Exit Gate at Bangkok Airport, Receives Lifetime Ban

May 15 · 1 source · Suvarnabhemi Airport Automated Exit Gates, Thailand Immigration, Bangkok, Thailand, policy change, loyalty program, safety & operations, service policy change

A Chinese national was arrested and given a lifetime ban from Thailand after kicking and damaging an automated exit immigration gate at Bangkok's Suvarnabhemi Airport for failing to accept his passport

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chinese-passenger-kicks-automated-exit-gate-at-bangkok-airport-receives-lifetime)

## Miraval Opens First International Location at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea

May 15 · 1 source · FlyDubai, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Miraval, World of Hyatt, Hyatt, Middle East, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, hotel

Hyatt's Miraval brand has opened its first international property, Miraval the Red Sea, on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, as of May 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/miraval-opens-first-international-location-at-saudi-arabia-s-red-sea)

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