# Jul 9, 2026 13 signals merged on this day. ## Amex Gold Card Offers Up to 100,000 Bonus Points for $8,000 Spend Jul 9 · 1 source · Membership Rewards, American Express Gold Card, American Express, U.S., United States, credit card, loyalty program, promotion The American Express Gold Card is offering up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points for $8,000 in spend within the first six months, a valued offer as of July 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-gold-card-offers-up-to-100-000-bonus-points-for-8-000-spend) ## Air Canada Launches Landline City Shuttle Service in Downtown Montreal Jul 9 · 1 source · Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Aeroplan, Canada, Montreal, policy change, airline, loyalty program, partnership Air Canada has launched a new $9+ tax city shuttle in downtown Montreal, operated by Landline, connecting Palais des congrès to YUL for same-day Air Canada flyers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-launches-landline-city-shuttle-service-in-downtown-montreal) ## 7 New Hotels of 2026 to Book With Points Jul 9 · 1 source · Andaz Lisbon, Capella Kyoto, Conrad Kuala Lumpur, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve, Marriott Bonvoy, Six Senses London, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, World of Hyatt, Costa Rica, Kenya TPG highlights 7 new hotel openings for 2026, including Andaz Lisbon and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve, detailing points redemption rates for each property [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/7-new-hotels-of-2026-to-book-with-points) ## IHG Americas Summer Sale: Up to 30% Off for Stays Through December 30 Jul 9 · 1 source · Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, IHG, IHG One Rewards, Americas, Canada, Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, promotion IHG is offering up to 30% off for One Rewards members (25% for non-members) on Americas stays from July 13 to December 30, 2026. Bookings must be made by July 30 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-americas-summer-sale-up-to-30-off-for-stays-through-december-30) ## Southwest Launches Rapid Rewards Debit Card With Points and Perks Jul 9 · 1 source · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Southwest Rapid Rewards, Southwest Rapid Rewards Debit Card, Sunrise Banks, credit card, airline, loyalty program, promotion Southwest has opened applications for its new Rapid Rewards Debit Card, issued by Sunrise Banks. It earns points on purchases, offers a 2,500-point welcome bonus, and counts toward Companion Pass [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-launches-rapid-rewards-debit-card-with-points-and-perks) ## Iberia Offers 10% to 30% Off Select Short-Haul Avios Awards for Travel Through September 30 Jul 9 · 1 source · British Airways, Iberia, Iberia Express, Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, Avios, Iberia Plus, Madrid, promotion, airline, loyalty program Iberia Plus members can save 10% to 30% on Avios awards to/from Madrid in all cabins. Book by July 23 for travel between July 9 and September 30, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/iberia-offers-10-to-30-off-select-short-haul-avios-awards-for-travel-through-sep) ## Rakuten Offers $50 Cash or 5,000 Bilt Points for New Members Through Sept. 30, 2026 Jul 9 · 2 sources · JetBlue, Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Rakuten, American Express, Bilt, Europe, promotion, airline, loyalty program New Rakuten members referred by existing users can earn $50 cash or 5,000 Bilt points on a $50 purchase through September 30, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/extended-sign-up-for-rakuten-and-earn-5-000-amex-or-bilt-points-after-spending-5) ## Delta to Add New Leisure Routes and Expand Austin Capacity Jul 9 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, SkyMiles, Austin, Fort Myers, Glacier Park, route network, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, new route Delta is adding new nonstop leisure service to Fort Myers and Glacier Park from its Austin focus city, alongside a 85% increase in departures over three years and a new terminal Sky Club [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-to-add-new-leisure-routes-and-expand-austin-capacity) ## Explora Club Expands Hilton Partnership, Allowing Points Earning and Redemption on Cruises Jul 9 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, Explora Club, United States, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, elite status, award redemption, partnership Explora Journeys' loyalty program has expanded its partnership with Hilton Honors, allowing members to earn 10 base points per dollar spent on cruise fares and redeem points for sailings [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/explora-club-expands-hilton-partnership-allowing-points-earning-and-redemption-o) ## Marriott Guest Redeems 212K Points for Tiny 8sqm Room at Four Points Flex Jul 9 · 1 source · Four Points Flex, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, London, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, award redemption, program change A Bonvoy member redeemed 212,000 points for a stay at Four Points Flex London Euston, ending up in an 8-square-meter 'pod' room, highlighting the program's use of partner brands for redemptions [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-guest-redeems-212k-points-for-tiny-8sqm-room-at-four-points-flex) ## Delta Rolls Out 'Basic' Fares for Premium Cabins, Cutting Lounge Access and Earning Jul 9 · 2 sources · Delta, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Delta First, Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta SkyMiles, loyalty program, policy change Delta is introducing 'basic' versions of its premium cabins (Basic Business, Delta First Basic, Delta Premium Select Basic) with tighter restrictions, including loss of Delta One Lounge access for Basic Business and reduced SkyMiles earning [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-launches-basic-fares-for-first-premium-select-and-one-cabins) ## Palm Beach Airport Officially Renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Code Changes to DJT Jul 9 · 1 source · Florida, United States, safety & operations, app & tech, industry news Effective July 9, 2026, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its IATA code changing to DJT following Florida legislation and FAA implementation [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/palm-beach-airport-officially-renamed-president-donald-j-trump-international-air) ## Delta Stays Offers Best Adjusted Rate for Paid Hotel Stay with Elite Status Jul 9 · 1 source · Hilton, Hilton Honors, The Lodge at St Edward Park, Amex The Hotel Collection, Bilt, Citi Strata Elite, Delta Stays, American Express, Amex, Citi A case study finds Delta Stays offers the best adjusted price ($302) for a paid hotel stay when the user is logged in as a Delta Elite member, leveraging $200 rebates per person [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-stays-offers-best-adjusted-rate-for-paid-hotel-stay-with-elite-status) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md