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Lufthansa has cut off partner airlines from booking first-class awards, while Emirates now requires elite status for Skywards members to book first class. The article highlights five specific first-class products and routes to target for award bookings
The Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000 point welcome offer is confirmed to end on July 30, 2026. This is a key deadline for applicants seeking this high-value transferable-points bonus
Two Delta aircraft had a close call at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an air traffic controller issued a sharp right turn to a departing plane, putting it on a collision course with an arriving plane performing a go-around
Chase has restored the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business welcome bonus to 200,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $30,000 in the first six months, reversing a previous reduction to 150,000 points
United is deploying its new Boeing 787-9 'Elevated' Dreamliner with Polaris suites to four new long-haul routes starting Oct. 24 and Jan. 5, 2026
The DOT is considering allowing airlines more flexibility in displaying base fares versus total ticket prices, and may even repeal the current all-in pricing rule entirely
A review of Riyadh Air's Boeing 777-9 business class on the RUH-MAD route, praising the Safran Unity seats and cabin design but noting broken Wi-Fi and service inefficiencies
IHG One Rewards is offering a 20% discount on the Best Flexible Rate for FoundersCard members on stays including a Thursday-Sunday night. The rate allows flexible cancellation up to 7 days before arrival
The article outlines the best times to apply for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines' Atmos Rewards cards by analyzing historical welcome offers, noting that the Ascent and Business cards currently offer 80,000 points plus a companion fare
Cathay Pacific revealed its new regional business class product, 'Aria Studio,' a reverse herringbone seat without privacy doors. It will retrofit A330-300s starting late 2026 and appear on new A330-900neos by 2028
Effective August 1, 2026, Southwest Airlines will board Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft 35 minutes before departure (up from 30) to accommodate longer boarding times due to new checked bag fees
The State Department is making 250,000 additional Trump commemorative passports available nationwide by appointment, expanding from the initial Washington Passport Agency rollout
WestJet's 4,400+ flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a potential work stoppage beginning at midnight on August 2, 2026. The airline has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30 and August 4
Wyndham Rewards is offering an 80% bonus on points purchases through August 14, 2026. The annual purchase limit is temporarily raised to 100,000 points
Emirates is rolling out Starlink internet to its fleet, which supports faster streaming and video calls. The article discusses whether the airline should implement guidelines for this new feature
Delta is offering new SkyMiles members up to 5,000 bonus miles for completing three activities (email opt-in, $30 SkyMiles Dining spend, app flight booking) within 90 days. Registration must be completed by December 31, 2026
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group have submitted binding bids for a 44.5% to 49.9% stake in TAP Portugal, with the Portuguese government aiming to finalize the sale by September
