United Overhauls Card Portfolio to Add Perks, Increase Annual Fees
United Airlines is overhauling its co-branded credit card portfolio, adding new perks and increasing annual fees, effective March 16, 2026
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United Airlines is overhauling its co-branded credit card portfolio, adding new perks and increasing annual fees, effective March 16, 2026
American Airlines is launching a 3,700 sq ft grab-and-go lounge, Provisions by Admirals Club, at JFK Terminal 8 by the end of 2026, featuring Lavazza coffee and meal boxes for club members
American Airlines has introduced a new Provisions by Admirals Club concept at New York JFK Terminal 8, featuring the airline's first barista coffee bar and grab-and-go food options
Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs remains scarce one month after the June 1 disappearance, with dynamic pricing in Miles & More now the primary booking option
Avelo Airlines will launch five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport (DTX) in November, including service to four Florida cities and Las Vegas
American Airlines will launch nonstop service from Naples, Florida (APF) to Charlotte (CLT) on December 2, 2026, with AAdvantage redemptions starting at 8,500 miles one-way
American Express is surveying cardholders on potential revamps to the Hilton Business Card, including a fee increase to $195–$395 and new benefits like a $150 business services credit and Gold status
Effective June 30, 2026, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card now earns 3 points per dollar on gas purchases, joining its existing 3x on dining and online groceries. The card also earns 2x on travel and 1x on other purchases
Delta has opened Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, a 4,000-square-foot space with 75 seats. Phase 2 completes in 2028, and a new Sky Club opens in 2027
Emirates is rolling out its next-generation lounge concept globally, with Munich and Frankfurt already updated and Manchester, Mauritius, and Istanbul scheduled for 2026
Prince of Travel compares the Amex Cobalt and Scotiabank Gold Amex cards, highlighting differences in welcome bonus structures, annual fees, and earning rates for groceries, dining, and transit
Hyatt's Globalist elite status includes the 'Points Advance' benefit, allowing members to book a stay using points they don't yet have, provided they earn the required amount before checkout
SAS announced its largest-ever investment, ordering up to 40 Airbus wide-body aircraft: 18 firm A330-900neos and to acquire 12 used A330-300s, signaling major long-haul fleet growth centered on Copenhagen
Thai Airways is reviewing crew regulations and tightening security controls after a flight attendant was arrested for smuggling heroin in Melbourne, potentially leading to stricter screening for crew and passengers
SAS has placed an order for 18 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft and acquired an unspecified number of used A330-300s, marking its largest investment in company history at over $10 billion
Hilton Honors members earn 2,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles for one stay through Sept 13, 2026. Registration closes July 31
The Austrian supreme court ruled that 14 of Ryanair’s fee clauses, including the €55 airport check-in and €15 boarding pass fees, are unlawful and must be updated within three months
China has indefinitely grounded non-essential light aircraft nationwide, including private jets and recreational flying, following a light plane crashing into a Beijing tower
Alaska Airlines has not yet launched its promised 250% partner business class miles bonus, which was originally slated for 'later in 2026,' leading to confusion for members who booked tickets expecting the higher rate
A JetBlue Airbus A321 collided with a drone on approach to JFK on June 29, 2026, marking the first known instance of a commercial aircraft hitting a drone in the US. The plane landed safely with no visible damage, and the FAA is investigating
IHG is offering a 12% discount on the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings for IHG One Rewards members. Bookings must be made by July 27, 2026, for stays through August 10, 2026