# May 19, 2026

18 signals merged on this day.

## Thai Cabinet Reduces Visa-Free Entry to 30 Days for Most Nationalities

May 19 · 1 source · Thailand, policy change, merger & acquisition, service policy change

Thailand's cabinet has officially decided to revert visa-free entry from 60 days back to 30 days for most nationalities and remove visa waivers for three unnamed countries. The change takes effect 15 days after Royal Gazette publication

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-cabinet-reduces-visa-free-entry-to-30-days-for-most-nationalities)

## GHA Discovery: Earn up to D$150 for Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL Stays

May 19 · 2 sources · PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts, PARKROYAL Collection, PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts, PARKROYAL Hotels and Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, GHA Discovery, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, elite status

GHA Discovery members earn bonus Discovery Dollars by staying at four different Pan Pacific or PARKROYAL properties before December 30, 2026. Registration required

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-offers-up-to-d-150-bonus-on-pan-pacific-and-parkroyal-stays)

## Hyatt Award Chart Prices Increase; Hilton Certs Gain Value at All-Inclusives

May 19 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Hyatt, World of Hyatt, Avios, loyalty program, policy change

Hyatt is raising award prices, marking the final window to book at current rates. Hilton free night certificates are becoming more valuable at all-inclusive resorts, while AA flight pricing varies significantly across partner programs

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-award-chart-prices-increase-hilton-certs-gain-value-at-all-inclusives)

## How to refer friends to American Express cards and earn bonus points

May 19 · 1 source · Delta, Delta Air Lines, Marriott Bonvoy, American Express Membership Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Blue Business Plus, Delta SkyMiles Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Amex, American Express, promotion

American Express cardholders can earn bonus points, miles, or hotel points by referring friends via personalized links. Offers vary by card and account, with examples including 10,000 points for Blue Business Plus and Delta Gold

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/how-to-refer-friends-to-american-express-cards-and-earn-bonus-points)

## Buy Avios Through Finnair With Up to a 50% Bonus Through May 22

May 19 · 2 sources · Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Avios, Finnair Plus, Chase, transfer bonus, loyalty program

Finnair Plus members can purchase Avios directly through the airline's website with a bonus of up to 50% available through May 22, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-plus-buy-avios-at-up-to-50-bonus-until-may-22-2026)

## Air New Zealand Skynest Economy Bunk Beds Now on Sale for $495

May 19 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Skynest, AKL, JFK, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Air New Zealand is selling Skynest economy bunk beds on JFK-Auckland flights starting late December. The pods cost $495 for a four-hour block

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-new-zealand-skynest-economy-bunk-beds-now-on-sale-for-495)

## ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Program Expands to United Arab Emirates

May 19 · 3 sources · Emirates, ALL Accor+, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Adagio, Banyan Tree, Delano, Fairmont, Grand Mercure, Ibis

Accor's paid ALL Accor+ Explorer membership is expanding to the UAE, allowing members to use Stay Plus free nights and access dining discounts in the region

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-membership-program-expands-to-united-arab-emirates)

## JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Elite Benefits Under Blue Sky Alliance

May 19 · 4 sources · JetBlue, United, United Airlines, Blue Sky, JetBlue TrueBlue, MileagePlus, TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, policy change, airline

JetBlue and United Airlines have activated reciprocal elite benefits for their TrueBlue and MileagePlus members, including priority boarding, free checked bags, and preferred seating on partner networks

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-and-united-launch-reciprocal-elite-benefits-under-blue-sky-alliance)

## Qatar Airways Adds Philippine Airlines Award Redemptions for Avios

May 19 · 3 sources · ANA, British Airways, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Avios, Mabuhay Miles, Privilege Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Asia

Qatar Airways has enabled Privilege Club members to redeem Avios for flights on Philippine Airlines worldwide, with business class pricing ranging from 18,000 to 154,500 Avios one-way

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-and-philippine-airlines-expand-partnership-for-reciprocal-miles-ea)

## Riyadh Air Launches Public Ticket Sales for London Route Starting July 1

May 19 · 2 sources · Riyadh Air, Sfeer, London, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, route network, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, new route

Riyadh Air begins selling public tickets for its Riyadh-London service on July 1, 2026, ending its employee-only operational phase. Business class fares start around $4,930 roundtrip

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/riyadh-air-launches-public-ticket-sales-for-london-route-starting-july-1)

## JetBlue Trims 12 Routes, Ends Manchester Service to Focus on Fort Lauderdale

May 19 · 1 source · JetBlue, Caribbean, Central America, Fort Lauderdale, Hartford, Manchester, Newark, Orlando, Providence, route network

JetBlue is ending service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) effective July 8 and cutting 11 other routes, primarily affecting Caribbean and Central America connections from Newark, Hartford, Orlando, and Providence

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-trims-12-routes-ends-manchester-service-to-focus-on-fort-lauderdale)

## Chase Sapphire and Freedom Cardholders Earn 10x Points with Paze Through Dec. 31

May 19 · 1 source · United Airlines, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Paze, Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Freedom Unlimited, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase, promotion

Chase offers an additional 10 points per dollar spent on up to $1,500 per month when using Paze at checkout for eligible Sapphire and Freedom cards, valid through December 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-sapphire-and-freedom-cardholders-earn-10x-points-with-paze-through-dec-31)

## IHG One Rewards 'Pick Your Points' Promotion Begins May 20, 2026

May 19 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Greater China, Middle East, North America

IHG One Rewards members can choose between earning 2,000 bonus points every 2 nights or 8,000 bonus points every 4 nights on paid stays from May 20 through August 31, 2026. Registration is required

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-pick-your-points-promotion-begins-may-20-2026)

## JetBlue to Discontinue 5 Newark Routes in July 2026

May 19 · 1 source · JetBlue, United, Blue Sky, Aruba (AUA), Cancun (CUN), Newark (EWR), Punta Cana (PUJ), Santo Domingo (SDQ), Tampa (TPA), route network

JetBlue is cutting five of its 12 year-round routes from Newark (EWR) effective July 8, 2026, including services to Aruba, Cancun, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Tampa

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-to-discontinue-5-newark-routes-in-july-2026)

## Allegiant unveils 8-route, 12-city expansion, goes big in Fort Lauderdale

May 19 · 1 source · Allegiant Air, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Florida, Midwest, New England, route network, airline, merger & acquisition

Allegiant Air announced 8 new routes launching from Florida in October and November 2026, including service from Fort Lauderdale to Boston, Omaha, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/allegiant-unveils-8-route-12-city-expansion-goes-big-in-fort-lauderdale)

## Accor APAC, Middle East & Africa Private Sale: 25% Off Stays Through September 2026

May 19 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL Accor, Africa, Asia, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, United States, promotion, hotel

Accor offers 25% off stays (20% + 5% for members) in APAC, MEA, and the US. Booking deadlines are June 29 for Pacific and July 31 for other regions; stays valid through September 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-apac-middle-east-africa-private-sale-25-off-stays-through-september-2026)

## Best Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class Seats: Where To Sit & Why

May 19 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, other, airline, other relevant news

A guide to selecting the optimal Qatar Airways Qsuites seat based on travel party size, covering window vs. aisle, forward vs. rear-facing, and specific aircraft layouts

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/best-qatar-airways-qsuites-business-class-seats-where-to-sit-why)

## Chinese Woman Jumps Mezzanine to Sneak Into KLIA Departure Area

May 19 · 1 source · Malaysia, other, safety & operations, other relevant news

A Chinese national without funds for a return ticket allegedly jumped from a mezzanine level to bypass check-in and immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where she was arrested for aggressive behavior

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chinese-woman-jumps-mezzanine-to-sneak-into-klia-departure-area)

- Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md