# May 16, 2026

10 signals merged on this day.

## Bilt Launches Rakuten Partnership with 1:1 Point Conversion and Signup Bonus

May 16 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, Southwest, Virgin, Air France, World of Hyatt, Hyatt, Bilt, Rakuten, American Express, promotion

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-launches-rakuten-partnership-with-1-1-point-conversion-and-signup-bonus)

## Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Admirals Club Passes: Rules and Logistics Explained

May 16 · 1 source · American Airlines, oneworld, AAdvantage, Admirals Club, Citi AAdvantage Globe Card, Citi Strata Elite Card, Citi, credit card, airline, loyalty program

The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card includes four annual Admirals Club passes. Passes are per calendar year, valid for primary member plus companions, and exempt from capacity controls

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-aadvantage-globe-card-admirals-club-passes-rules-and-logistics-explained)

## Delta A321neos with Flat-Bed Delta One Delayed to 2028

May 16 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Delta's A321neos featuring lie-flat Delta One seats are delayed until 2028 due to seat certification issues, pushing back the premium narrowbody product rollout

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-a321neos-with-flat-bed-delta-one-delayed-to-2028)

## EY Canada’s Loyalty Fraud Report Found to Be AI-Generated with Fake Footnotes

May 16 · 1 source · Ernst & Young (EY), Canada, credit card, industry news

Ernst & Young Canada released a report on loyalty system fraud that was later found to be largely AI-generated, containing broken links, fake sources, and inconsistent data

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ey-canadas-loyalty-fraud-report-found-to-be-ai-generated-with-fake-footnotes)

## Berkshire Hathaway Takes $2.6 Billion Stake in Delta Air Lines

May 16 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Berkshire Hathaway, airline, credit card, industry news

Berkshire Hathaway purchased nearly 40 million shares of Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026 for $2.65 billion, making Delta its 14th largest holding

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/berkshire-hathaway-takes-2-6-billion-stake-in-delta-air-lines)

## GHA Discovery Double DISCOVERY Dollars for Almanac Hotels Stays Through Dec 31, 2026

May 16 · 1 source · Almanac Hotels, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, GHA Discovery, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, app & tech, promo

GHA Discovery members earn double DISCOVERY Dollars on stays at Almanac Hotels. Bookings must be made by August 15, 2026, for stays completed by December 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-double-discovery-dollars-for-almanac-hotels-stays-through-dec-31-2)

## Chase Offers 30% Transfer Bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards Through June 5

May 16 · 2 sources · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Chase, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, devaluation

Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when transferring points to Southwest Rapid Rewards. The promotion runs from May 15 through June 5, 2026, with unlimited transfers allowed

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-offers-30-transfer-bonus-to-southwest-rapid-rewards-through-june-5)

## Delta Confirms New 'Business Class Plus' Tier for Delta One

May 16 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Delta One, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

Delta has confirmed plans to introduce a premium 'Business Class Plus' product on its new Airbus A350-1000s and retrofitted A330s, offering extra space at the bulkhead

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-confirms-new-business-class-plus-tier-for-delta-one)

## Amex Gold Cardholders Can Earn Statement Credits for Clear+ and Clear Concierge Through July 30

May 16 · 1 source · Clear Concierge, Clear+, American Express Gold Card, American Express Green Card, American Express Platinum Card, American Express, promotion, loyalty program, credit card, promo

To celebrate the Amex Gold Card's 60th anniversary, eligible cardmembers can earn statement credits for Clear+ memberships and Clear Concierge services through July 30

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-gold-cardholders-can-earn-statement-credits-for-clear-and-clear-concierge-t)

## United Airlines Wi-Fi Saturated Over the Pacific; Pilots Memo Confirms Capacity Issues

May 16 · 1 source · American Airlines, Delta, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Panasonic, Starlink, Asia, Pacific, policy change, airline

United Airlines pilots received a memo confirming that Panasonic Wi-Fi is saturated and often unusable on long-haul flights over the Pacific. This is a capacity issue, not a contract termination

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-wi-fi-saturated-over-the-pacific-pilots-memo-confirms-capacity-i)

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