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Miles & More is offering award sales for round-trip flights to Europe, with economy fares starting at 25,000 miles and business class at 61,000 miles
The FAA has issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant of the MAX family. This certification clears the way for Boeing to begin deliveries to its primary customer, Southwest Airlines, which has 269 of the aircraft on order
Chase is removing Priority Pass access from its Sapphire Lounge portfolio effective August 15, 2026, while extending layover guest access from three to five hours
Wyndham is offering a buy-points promotion where customers can purchase Wyndham Rewards points for 0.064 cents each, accompanied by a Route 66 Centennial candy bonus
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc in Vietnam is now accepting reservations for stays starting March 1, 2027. The 168-key resort is a Category 7 property in World of Hyatt
Alaska Airlines' Atmos points can be redeemed for American Airlines flights to Cancun, often offering better value than AA miles. Example redemption: 4,500 Atmos points + $75 taxes/fees for economy from Miami
Effective Aug. 23, 2026, the Citi / AAdvantage Executive Mastercard sees its annual fee rise to $695 but gains new statement credits, higher earning rates, and complimentary Omni Champion status
American Express has added Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club as a transfer partner for Membership Rewards points at a 4:1 ratio
Citi ThankYou points transfer to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles with a 40% bonus through August 31, 2026. Bonus miles post after the campaign ends, capped at 50,000 bonus miles
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, ending the flight attendant strike. Operations are gradually resuming, though full recovery is expected to take several days
Citi is offering a 40% transfer bonus when moving Citi ThankYou Points to Turkish Airlines' Miles & Smiles program
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained at Jakarta airport after customs found over 70,000 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine in his luggage. He tested positive for three drugs and admitted to prior smuggling trips
The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok is set to be auctioned after its owner, Royal Orchid Hotels, failed to repay a sale-leaseback deal. Marriott/Starwood continues to operate the property, but future branding remains uncertain
Lufthansa Miles&More is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles bundles for first-time buyers through August 31, 2026
ALL Accor members earn quadruple base points on one stay at select new and renovated hotels between August 3 and January 27, 2027, provided they register by September 27, 2026
WestJet's flight attendants are on strike, cancelling flights for 250,000+ guests. The airline published its wage offer, including retroactive pay and duty premiums, in an effort to reach a new agreement
GHA DISCOVERY is offering a 15% discount on Discovery Dollars purchases through August 31, 2026. Members can buy up to D$5,000 at USD 0.85 per dollar
Effective September 1, 2026, ANA and JAL will standardize domestic checked baggage drop-off cut-off times at Tokyo Haneda Airport to 30 minutes before departure, up from ANA's previous 20-minute strict limit
