# May 21, 2026

16 signals merged on this day.

## United Restores 2 Routes from Cleveland, Plans Biggest Schedule There in Decade

May 21 · 1 source · American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Miami, route network, airline

United Airlines is launching nonstop service from Cleveland (CLE) to Las Vegas (LAS) on Sept. 24 and to Miami (MIA) on Dec. 3, marking its largest CLE schedule in a decade

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-restores-2-routes-from-cleveland-plans-biggest-schedule-there-in-decade)

## Alaska Airlines Unveils Details for New 41,000-Square-Foot 'Landmark' Lounge in Seattle

May 21 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Lounge, Atmos Rewards, oneworld, SEA, Seattle, other, airline, loyalty program

Alaska Airlines plans to open a massive new lounge in Seattle's Concourse C in late 2027. The 41,000 sq ft facility features two levels: a standard lounge for members and first class, and an exclusive upper level for long-haul business class and Atmos Titanium members

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-unveils-details-for-new-41-000-square-foot-landmark-lounge-in-se)

## Rove Loyalty Program Launches: 88-Mile Lufthansa Flights and 1:1 Partner Transfers

May 21 · 1 source · American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, JAL, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Austrian, Japan Airlines

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-loyalty-program-launches-88-mile-lufthansa-flights-and-1-1-partner-transfer)

## Best Western Rewards Offers 5,000 Bonus Points Per Two Nights Through September 7

May 21 · 6 sources · Best Western, Best Western Rewards, WorldHotels, WorldHotels Rewards, Africa, Asia, Bangladesh, Canada, Caribbean, EMEA

Best Western Rewards members earn 5,000 bonus points for every two qualified nights (up to 20,000 total) on stays through September 7, 2026. Registration is required, and bookings must be made by May 10

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/best-western-rewards-offers-5-000-bonus-points-per-two-nights-through-september)

## American Express Adds Resy Dining Statement Credits to Platinum and Delta Cards

May 21 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, American Express Platinum Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Amex, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Amex, Resy, Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card

American Express has added Resy dining statement credits to the Platinum Card and Delta SkyMiles card suite. Platinum gets up to $400/year; Delta cards get $120-$240/year depending on tier

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-adds-resy-dining-statement-credits-to-platinum-and-delta-cards)

## Rove Shopping Promotion: Up to 15x Rove Miles Plus Chase Paze Stack, Ends May 31

May 21 · 1 source · Rove, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Rove Miles, Chase credit cards, Chase, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, credit card, promo

Rove is running a shopping promotion through May 31, 2026, offering up to 15x Rove Miles at select merchants. Eligible Chase cardholders can stack an additional 10x Ultimate Rewards points via Paze

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-shopping-promotion-up-to-15x-rove-miles-plus-chase-paze-stack-ends-may-31)

## Airlines Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict

May 21 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, EU261, UK261, Europe, U.S., United States, airline, loyalty program, industry news

Jet fuel prices have doubled due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, prompting Delta and Lufthansa to cut capacity and flights, raising cancellation risks for travelers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/airlines-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-surge-amid-iran-conflict)

## Qatar Airways Buy Avios at 50% Limited-Time Bonus Until May 25, 2026

May 21 · 3 sources · British Airways, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Avios, Privilege Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Chase, Canada, promotion, airline

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can buy Avios with up to 50% bonus through May 25, 2026. Bonuses scale with purchase volume, starting at 20% for 3,000+ miles

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-offers-up-to-50-bonus-on-purchased-avios-through-may-25)

## What Does “SSSS” On Airline Boarding Pass Mean? Get Ready For A Search!

May 21 · 1 source · policy change, service policy change

SSSS stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It indicates extra TSA screening due to unusual itineraries, list status, or random selection. Signs include inability to print mobile boarding passes

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/what-does-ssss-on-airline-boarding-pass-mean-get-ready-for-a-search)

## ALL Accor+ Explorer Updates Terms & Conditions: Blackout Dates and Rate Restrictions

May 21 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL Accor+ Explorer, Accor Plus, United Arab Emirates, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, promotion, program change

ALL Accor+ Explorer updated its Terms & Conditions effective May 19, 2026, introducing blackout dates for Stay Plus certificates and clarifying that booked rate inclusions do not carry over unless they are status benefits

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-updates-terms-conditions-blackout-dates-and-rate-restrictions)

## World of Hyatt Award Chart Changes Effective May 20: Staff Reactions

May 21 · 10 sources · ANA, Air France, Air France-KLM, Alila Ventana Big Sur, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Hyatt, Miraval, Park Hyatt, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is implementing a new five-tier award chart on May 20, 2026, increasing point costs for luxury and peak stays. Staff advise booking before the deadline to avoid higher rates

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-updates-its-award-chart-for-2026)

## Hyatt Award Booking Pricing Error: Members Overcharged After Chart Change

May 21 · 1 source · Hyatt, World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, app & tech, program change

Hyatt is overcharging some members on award stays due to a system glitch during the recent award chart transition. Affected members are advised to contact Hyatt for refunds or rebooking

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-award-booking-pricing-error-members-overcharged-after-chart-change)

## Minor Hotels Launches Horizons Club Paid Membership Program For Europe & Americas

May 21 · 1 source · Minor Discovery, Minor Hotels, Horizons Club, Americas, Europe, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, program change

Minor Hotels has launched Horizons Club, a paid membership program for Europe and the Americas (excluding Brazil) with two tiers: Open (€179) and Broad (€249)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/minor-hotels-launches-horizons-club-paid-membership-program-for-europe-americas)

## Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Welcome Bonus Increases to 90,000 Miles

May 21 · 4 sources · American Airlines, AAdvantage Hotels, AAdvantage, Flight Streak, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, Citi, credit card, airline, hotel

The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card is offering a limited-time welcome bonus of 90,000 AAdvantage miles after spending $5,000 in the first three months, up from the previous 60,000-mile offer

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-aadvantage-globe-card-welcome-bonus-increases-to-90-000-miles)

## Aman Opens Amanvari in Mexico, First Property in the Country

May 21 · 1 source · Amanvari, Four Seasons, Baja California, Mexico, hotel, hotel opening

Aman has opened reservations for Amanvari, its first Mexican resort, located in the Costa Palmas complex in Baja California. Stays begin August 1, 2026, with rates starting around $4,500 per night

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aman-opens-amanvari-in-mexico-first-property-in-the-country)

## JFK ATC Dismisses British Airways 787 Pilot's LVO Visibility Inquiry

May 21 · 1 source · British Airways, JFK, airline, safety & operations, industry news

A British Airways 787 pilot at JFK queried ATC about Low Visibility Operations (LVO) status on May 9, 2026, leading to a notable terminology exchange before departure

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jfk-atc-dismisses-british-airways-787-pilot-s-lvo-visibility-inquiry)

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