# May 28, 2026 17 signals merged on this day. ## Marriott and ResortPass Sign Agreement to Expand Day-Pass Access May 28 · 2 sources · JW Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, St. Regis, ResortPass, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico Marriott International signed an agreement with day-access platform ResortPass to offer pool, spa, and lounge day passes at select global properties, announced May 27, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/resortpass-and-marriott-expand-day-access-to-pools-and-spas-across-portfolio) ## World of Hyatt Extends Award Booking Window to 13 Months for Elites and Cardholders May 28 · 2 sources · World of Hyatt, Hyatt co-branded credit cards, World of Hyatt Credit Card, American Express, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card, elite status Effective June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt will allow Explorist, Globalist, and credit card members to book award nights up to 13 months in advance, one month earlier than the standard window [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-extends-award-booking-window-to-13-months-for-elites-and-cardhold) ## The Best Category 1 Hyatt Properties and Award Pricing May 28 · 2 sources · Dream Nashville, Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Hyatt Regency Wichita, World of Hyatt, World of Hyatt Credit Card, Kansas, Nashville, New York Guide to Hyatt Category 1 hotels, detailing award costs (3,500-6,500 points) and highlighting properties like Hyatt Regency Wichita and Rochester [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/the-best-category-1-hyatt-properties-and-award-pricing) ## Amex Platinum and Business Platinum Lounge Access Rules Change July 8, 2026 May 28 · 1 source · American Airlines, Delta, Centurion Lounge, Delta Sky Club, Priority Pass, Amex Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card, American Express, policy change, airline American Express is updating Centurion Lounge access for Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders starting July 8, 2026, introducing a 5-hour layover limit and requiring guests to travel on the same flight [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-platinum-and-business-platinum-lounge-access-rules-change-july-8-2026) ## Spirit Airlines to Auction 22 New York LaGuardia Flight Slots on July 9 May 28 · 1 source · American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines Spirit Airlines is auctioning its 22 slots at New York LaGuardia Airport on July 9 following its bankruptcy shutdown. The winner could add roughly 12 daily flights, with American, Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest seen as top bidders [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/spirit-airlines-to-auction-22-new-york-laguardia-flight-slots-on-july-9) ## Qantas & Philippine Airlines Launch Reciprocal Earn & Redeem Miles May 28 · 1 source · Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Qantas Frequent Flyers, Australia, Boracay, Cebu, Manila, Middle East, Palawan Qantas and Philippine Airlines have launched a partnership allowing Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn and redeem Classic Reward miles on PAL flights, including 15 new island destinations [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-philippine-airlines-launch-reciprocal-earn-redeem-miles) ## Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin to Leave by May 2028 May 28 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, ALL, hotel, loyalty program, industry news Accor CEO and President Sébastien Bazin announced during an earnings call that he will step down by May 2028, or earlier if a suitable replacement is found [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-ceo-sebastien-bazin-to-leave-by-may-2028) ## Hyatt Club Access Awards Cannot Be Applied to Multiple Rooms Under One Name Without Transfer May 28 · 1 source · World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, lounge, program change Hyatt's IT system currently restricts attaching multiple Club Access Awards to separate rooms in a single reservation unless the awards are transferred to the other room's name, requiring a reservation change or rebooking [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hyatt-club-access-awards-cannot-be-applied-to-multiple-rooms-under-one-name-with) ## Small Luxury Hotels of the World Offering Free SLH Club 03 Tier Upgrade May 28 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, SLH Club, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is offering a limited-time free sign-up or upgrade to its Club 03 tier, which includes a $300 reward night voucher and access to exclusive events [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/small-luxury-hotels-of-the-world-offering-free-slh-club-03-tier-upgrade) ## Aeroplan Extends Fourth Night Free Benefit for HotelSavers Through End of 2026 May 28 · 1 source · Air Canada, Aeroplan, Aeroplan Co-branded Credit Cards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change Aeroplan has extended its Fourth Night Free benefit for HotelSavers properties through the end of 2026. Cardholders booking four or more consecutive nights receive the points for the fourth night back after the stay [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-extends-fourth-night-free-benefit-for-hotelsavers-through-end-of-2026) ## Hilton Honors Buy Points 100% Bonus Sale + Increased Limit Through May 29, 2026 May 28 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, devaluation, elite status, promo Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus on point purchases with an increased limit of up to 240,000 points. The promotion ends May 29, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-buy-points-100-bonus-sale-increased-limit-through-may-29-2026-2) ## Amex Five Credit Card Limit: What’s The Rule, And Which Cards Count? May 28 · 1 source · American Express, Amex Gold, Amex Green, Amex Platinum, Business Gold, Business Green, Business Platinum, loyalty program, policy change, credit card American Express limits consumers to five credit cards at a time, excluding hybrid cards like Platinum, Gold, and Green. This rule is key for managing multiple Amex accounts [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-five-credit-card-limit-whats-the-rule-and-which-cards-count) ## How to Book American Airlines Flights with Chase Ultimate Rewards Points May 28 · 1 source · Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, AAdvantage, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Oneworld, Chase, Citi Explains three methods to redeem Chase points for American Airlines flights: transferring to Oneworld partners (BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia) or booking via the Chase Travel portal, with specific award cost examples [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/how-to-book-american-airlines-flights-with-chase-ultimate-rewards-points) ## Aer Lingus Business Class: Atmos Rewards Costs and Partner Redemption Guide May 28 · 1 source · Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, AerClub, Atmos Rewards, Avios, loyalty program, policy change Aer Lingus business class awards cost 45,000–55,000 Atmos Rewards points plus taxes. The article details redemption via Alaska, American, and United partners, highlighting low surcharges and Dublin customs preclearance [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aer-lingus-business-class-atmos-rewards-costs-and-partner-redemption-guide) ## Capital One Venture Business Offering Up to 150,000 Miles Through June 8, 2026 May 28 · 1 source · Capital One Miles, Capital One Spark Miles, Capital One Venture Business, Capital One Venture X Business, Capital One, Chase, promotion, loyalty program, credit card, fee change Capital One Venture Business is offering up to 150,000 miles through June 8, 2026: 75k after $7,500 spend in 3 months, plus another 75k after $30k total spend in 6 months [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-venture-business-offering-up-to-150-000-miles-through-june-8-2026) ## IHG Greater China Summer Sale: Up to 25% Off Stays Through July 16 May 28 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Greater China, Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, Taiwan, promotion, hotel, loyalty program IHG is offering up to 25% off stays at participating Greater China hotels for bookings made through mid-July, with stays valid through July 16, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-greater-china-summer-sale-up-to-25-off-stays-through-july-16) ## Hello Kitty Shinkansen Decommissioned After 8 Years May 28 · 1 source · Japan, other, other relevant news JR West's famous Hello Kitty Shinkansen train has been decommissioned following its final ride on May 17, 2026, ending an eight-year run of the themed service [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hello-kitty-shinkansen-decommissioned-after-8-years) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md