# Jun 17, 2026 14 signals merged on this day. ## Amex Platinum's Saks Fifth Avenue Statement Credit Ends June 30 Jun 17 · 1 source · American Express Platinum Card, American Express, U.S., U.S. territories, United States, credit card, safety & operations The American Express Platinum Card's biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit expires on June 30, 2026. Cardholders with unused January-June credit have up to $50 remaining [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-platinum-s-saks-fifth-avenue-statement-credit-ends-june-30) ## Palisociety Boutique Hotels Join Marriott Bonvoy's Design Hotels Portfolio Jun 17 · 1 source · Arrive by Palisociety, Design Hotels, Le Petit Pali, Marriott Bonvoy, Palihotel, Palihouse, Palisociety, California, New Mexico, North Carolina Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with Palisociety, adding over 20 boutique hotels from brands like Palihouse and Arrive to its Design Hotels portfolio for points redemption [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/palisociety-boutique-hotels-join-marriott-bonvoy-s-design-hotels-portfolio) ## EU Plans to Strengthen Passenger Rights and Compensation Rules Jun 17 · 1 source · EU261, EU, policy change, loyalty program, service policy change EU leaders agreed to updates to EU261 requiring airlines to proactively notify passengers of compensation eligibility within four days and pay claims within 30 days [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/eu-plans-to-strengthen-passenger-rights-and-compensation-rules) ## Earn 500 Marriott Bonvoy Bonus Points for Completing Linked Uber Activities Jun 17 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, partnership, promo Marriott Bonvoy members who have linked their Uber account can earn 500 bonus points by completing specific activities within the app [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/earn-500-marriott-bonvoy-bonus-points-for-completing-linked-uber-activities) ## Marriott’s Design Hotels Adds 16 Polisociety Properties Jun 17 · 1 source · ARRIVE, Design Hotels, Le Petit Pali, Marriott Bonvoy, Palihouse, Polisociety, United States, loyalty program, policy change, hotel Marriott’s Design Hotels collection has signed a deal with Polisociety, adding 16 boutique hotels under the Palihouse, Le Petit Pali, and ARRIVE brands to the network [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriotts-design-hotels-adds-16-polisociety-properties) ## KLM A350 Business Class Seats Delayed Due to Certification Issues Jun 17 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, KLM, Amsterdam, Toronto, loyalty program, policy change, airline, safety & operations, program change KLM's new Airbus A350-900s will enter service in September 2026 with STELIA OPERA business class seats, but regulatory certification delays mean the cabin will be empty initially [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/klm-a350-business-class-seats-delayed-due-to-certification-issues) ## Breathless Cancun Soul Resort Exits World of Hyatt on September 30, 2026 Jun 17 · 1 source · Breathless Cancun Soul Resort, World of Hyatt, Inclusive Collection, Cancun, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, app & tech, program change Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa will leave the World of Hyatt program and Inclusive Collection on September 30, 2026. Existing paid reservations will be honored, but future stays may not earn points or elite nights [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/breathless-cancun-soul-resort-exits-world-of-hyatt-on-september-30-2026) ## Wyndham Launches New Earner Premier Card and Revamps Rewards Lineup Jun 17 · 2 sources · Hotels by Wyndham, Wyndham, Wyndham Rewards, Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card, Barclays, credit card, hotel Wyndham and Barclays have launched the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card, a $395 annual fee card offering Diamond status and up to 120,000 bonus points. The issuer is also updating the Earner Business, Plus, and standard cards with new earning structures [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/wyndham-launches-new-earner-premier-card-and-revamps-rewards-lineup) ## Alaska Airlines Adds Stumptown Copilot Cold Brew To Inflight Service Jun 17 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, Premium Class, Stumptown Coffee, Domestic US, Reykjavik (KEF), loyalty program, policy change Alaska Airlines is expanding its Stumptown Coffee partnership by introducing Stumptown Copilot Cold Brew on select domestic routes and flights to Reykjavik. It is complimentary for First Class and Premium Class passengers and available for purchase in Economy [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-adds-stumptown-copilot-cold-brew-to-inflight-service) ## WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard: Earn Up to 70,000 WestJet Points Jun 17 · 1 source · WestJet, WestJet Rewards, WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, RBC, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card, fee change, elite status The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard offers up to 70,000 WestJet points as a welcome bonus, expiring November 4, 2026. The bonus requires $5,000 spend in 3 months, a first purchase, and card renewal [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/westjet-rbc-world-elite-mastercard-earn-up-to-70-000-westjet-points) ## Qantas Launches Nonstop Sydney to London A350 Flights in October 2027 Jun 17 · 2 sources · Qantas, Australia, London, New York, Sydney, UK, route network, airline, new route Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027 using A350-1000ULR aircraft, cutting travel time by four hours compared to one-stop services [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-to-launch-sydney-london-nonstop-in-oct-2027-followed-by-new-york) ## Wyndham Overhauls Credit Card Lineup, Adds New Card and Dilutes Earning Rate Jun 17 · 1 source · Wyndham, Wyndham Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, program change Wyndham Rewards is overhauling its co-branded credit card lineup, introducing a new card and reducing a popular earning rate [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/wyndham-overhauls-credit-card-lineup-adds-new-card-and-dilutes-earning-rate) ## Marriott Bonvoy Flash Sale: 25% Off App Bookings for Stays June 22–July 12 Jun 17 · 1 source · Bulgari, Design Hotels, EDITION, JW Marriott, MGM Collection, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Vacation Club, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection Marriott Bonvoy is running a flash sale offering 25% off app bookings and 20% off website bookings for stays June 22–July 12, 2026. Book by June 21 for limited availability [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-bonvoy-flash-sale-25-off-app-bookings-for-stays-june-22july-12) ## Japan Airlines CEO Takes 30% Pay Cut Over Crew Alcohol Violations Jun 17 · 2 sources · ANA, JAL, Japan Airlines, Japan, airline, devaluation, safety & operations, industry news Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori and other executives are taking pay cuts following another crew alcohol violation, marking the third time in a year executives have been penalized for similar incidents [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/japan-airlines-ceo-takes-30-pay-cut-over-crew-alcohol-violations) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md