# Jul 22, 2026

14 signals merged on this day.

## Qatar Airways Offers Up to 12,000 Bonus Avios on Doha–Australia Flights

Jul 22 · 1 source · British Airways, Qatar Airways, Avios, Qatar Privilege Club, Australia, Doha, Middle East, promotion, airline, loyalty program

Qatar Airways is offering up to 12,000 bonus Avios for flights between Doha and Australia. Book by July 29, 2026, for travel until March 31, 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-offers-up-to-12-000-bonus-avios-on-dohaaustralia-flights)

## Accor Suite Delight: Save 40% on Suites in Greater China

Jul 22 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Suite Delight, Greater China, Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, promotion, hotel, loyalty program

Accor offers 40% off flexible suite rates with breakfast at participating Greater China hotels. Bookings open until Aug 31, 2026 for stays through Sept 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-suite-delight-save-40-on-suites-in-greater-china)

## Air Astana Files for US Authority, Targets 2027 Nonstop Launch

Jul 22 · 1 source · Air Astana, Kazakhstan, United States, route network, airline, safety & operations, new route

Air Astana has filed with the DOT for US operating authority, aiming to launch nonstop flights to the US in 2027 once Kazakhstan secures an IASA Category 1 FAA rating

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-astana-files-for-us-authority-targets-2027-nonstop-launch)

## Amex and ALL Accor Expand Partnership to 12 Countries with Status Match and Points Transfer

Jul 22 · 1 source · ALL Accor, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, American Express Membership Rewards, Amex Platinum, American Express, Australia, Austria, Canada, France

American Express and ALL Accor announced a global partnership rolling out in 2026 across 12 countries, offering Amex Platinum members ALL Accor Gold status and a new Membership Rewards points transfer option

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-and-all-accor-expand-partnership-to-12-countries-with-status-match-and-poin)

## Etihad Guest to Add Avianca as Partner, Deepens GOL Ties in Late 2026

Jul 22 · 1 source · Avianca, Etihad, Etihad Airways, GOL, Wamos Air, Etihad Guest, Abu Dhabi, Asia, Latin America, Middle East

Etihad Airways signed an MoU with Abra Group to add Avianca as an Etihad Guest partner and expand cooperation with GOL, including potential loyalty reciprocity and codeshare, launching late 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-to-add-avianca-as-partner-deepens-gol-ties-in-late-2026)

## BermudAir Orders Airbus A220, Plans Massive Growth

Jul 22 · 1 source · BermudAir, Atlantic region, Bermuda, Caribbean, Central America, North America, airline, route network, industry news

BermudAir has disclosed an order for up to 20 Airbus A220-300 aircraft by 2030, marking a significant fleet expansion from its current four Embraer jets

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bermudair-orders-airbus-a220-plans-massive-growth)

## IHG One Rewards Double Points For Dining In Southeast Asia + Korea July – August 2026

Jul 22 · 1 source · Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, IHG One Rewards, InterContinental, Asia, Korea, Southeast Asia, promotion, hotel

IHG One Rewards members earn double points on dine-in bills at participating Southeast Asia and Korea hotel outlets from July 1 to August 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-double-points-for-dining-in-southeast-asia-korea-july-august-202)

## KrisFlyer Now Requires 1,000 Miles in Your Account to Search Award Space

Jul 22 · 3 sources · Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Aeroplan, KrisFlyer, Star Alliance, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption

As of July 21, 2026, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members need at least 1,000 miles in their account to search for award availability on the website, blocking free accounts from scouting space

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-requires-minimum-1-000-krisflyer-miles-for-award-searches)

## Icelandair Pilot's Unauthorized Flyover Leads to License Revocations

Jul 22 · 1 source · Icelandair, Frankfurt, Iceland, Keflavik, airline, safety & operations, industry news

An Icelandair captain's unauthorized low-level flyover of his hometown during his final flight resulted in the captain losing his license for two years and the first officer losing theirs for one year

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/icelandair-pilot-s-unauthorized-flyover-leads-to-license-revocations)

## Trump Lifts 41-Year Lebanon Flight Ban: Will Any US Airline Fly To Beirut?

Jul 22 · 1 source · Air Canada, Middle East Airlines, United Airlines, Beirut, Canada, Lebanon, Middle East, United States, route network, airline

President Trump has announced the lifting of a 41-year ban on US airlines flying to Lebanon, reversing a policy in place since 1985. While the FAA is ready to implement, actual service launch remains uncertain due to safety and demand factors

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/trump-lifts-41-year-lebanon-flight-ban-will-any-us-airline-fly-to-beirut)

## United Fires Senior Flight Attendants for Selling Trip Trades

Jul 22 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, AFA-CWA, airline, loyalty program, devaluation

United Airlines is terminating senior flight attendants who are selling their lucrative trips to junior colleagues for cash, a practice known as trip trading. The union AFA-CWA reports a significant increase in these terminations and is pushing back on the cases

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-fires-senior-flight-attendants-for-selling-trip-trades)

## Qatar Airways Privilege Club Gold & Platinum Members Can Bypass “My List” Limitation

Jul 22 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Qatar Airways has modified its Privilege Club rules, allowing Gold and Platinum members to book award tickets for individuals not on their "My List" by contacting the airline via phone or online call

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-club-gold-platinum-members-can-bypass-my-list-limitation)

## Amex FHR & Hotel Collection Prepaid Stays Now Settle with Mastercard

Jul 22 · 1 source · Fine Hotels + Resorts, Hotel Collection, Amex FHR, Amex Hotel Collection, Amex Gold, Amex Platinum, American Express, Expedia, loyalty program, policy change

American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts and Hotel Collection prepaid stays are now settled with Mastercard via Expedia, rather than Amex, despite being booked with Amex cards

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-fhr-hotel-collection-prepaid-stays-now-settle-with-mastercard)

## Alaska Airlines to Replace Hawaiian's Boeing 717s with 737-800s for Inter-Island Service

Jul 22 · 2 sources · Alaska Air Group, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation

Alaska Airlines will replace Hawaiian's aging Boeing 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800s for inter-island flights starting in 2028, offering more seats and premium amenities

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-to-replace-hawaiian-s-boeing-717s-with-737-800s-for-inter-island)

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