# Aug 3, 2026

18 signals merged on this day.

## Miles & More Mileage Bargains: Round-Trip Europe Flights From 25k Miles in Economy, 61k in Business Class

Aug 3 · 1 source · Air Canada, American Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Hyatt, IHG

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/miles-more-mileage-bargains-round-trip-europe-flights-from-25k-miles-in-economy)

## FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7

Aug 3 · 2 sources · Boeing, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United States, airline, safety & operations, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/faa-certifies-boeing-737-max-7)

## Chase Sapphire Lounges Remove Priority Pass Access From August 15, 2026

Aug 3 · 4 sources · Chase Sapphire Lounge, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve Business, Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, Chase Sapphire Select, J.P. Morgan Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Card

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-removes-sapphire-lounges-from-priority-pass-extends-access-for-cardholders)

## Wyndham’s Route 66 Centennial Candy: Buy Wyndham Points for 0.06 Cents Each, With Candy To Boot

Aug 3 · 1 source · Wyndham, Wyndham Rewards, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/wyndhams-route-66-centennial-candy-buy-wyndham-points-for-0-06-cents-each-with-c)

## Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, Vietnam, Opening March 2027, Now Bookable

Aug 3 · 1 source · Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, World of Hyatt, Hyatt Privé, Phu Quoc, Vietnam, hotel, loyalty program, hotel opening

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/park-hyatt-phu-quoc-vietnam-opening-march-2027-now-bookable)

## Alaska Airlines Atmos Points Can Be Used for American Airlines Flights to Cancun

Aug 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, Cancun, airline, loyalty program, award redemption

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-atmos-points-can-be-used-for-american-airlines-flights-to-cancun)

## Citi / AAdvantage Executive Mastercard Getting Major Refresh With Higher Fee and New Benefits

Aug 3 · 1 source · American Airlines, Omni Hotels & Resorts, AAdvantage, Admirals Club, Avis President's Club, Citi / AAdvantage Executive Mastercard, Citi, credit card, airline, hotel

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-aadvantage-executive-mastercard-getting-major-refresh-with-higher-fee-and-n)

## American Express Adds Leading Hotels of the World as 4:1 Transfer Partner

Aug 3 · 1 source · American Airlines, Leading Hotels of the World, American Express Membership Rewards, Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, American Express, airline, hotel, loyalty program, credit card

American Express has added Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club as a transfer partner for Membership Rewards points at a 4:1 ratio

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-adds-leading-hotels-of-the-world-as-4-1-transfer-partner)

## Citi ThankYou Points Transfer to Turkish Miles&Smiles Gets 40% Bonus Through August 31

Aug 3 · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, Citi ThankYou, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Citi, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-points-transfer-to-turkish-miles-smiles-gets-40-bonus-through-augu)

## WestJet Reaches Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants, Operations Resume

Aug 3 · 3 sources · Air Canada, WestJet, WestJet Encore, CUPE, Canada, EU, Europe, UK, airline, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/westjet-flight-attendant-strike-now-live-most-flights-grounded)

## Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Turkish Miles & Smiles With a 40% Transfer Bonus

Aug 3 · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, Citi ThankYou Points, Turkish Miles & Smiles, Citi, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card

Citi is offering a 40% transfer bonus when moving Citi ThankYou Points to Turkish Airlines' Miles & Smiles program

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-citi-thankyou-points-to-turkish-miles-smiles-with-a-40-transfer-bonus)

## Malaysia Airlines Pilot Caught Smuggling 70K Ecstasy Pills in Indonesia

Aug 3 · 3 sources · Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Indonesia, Malaysia, other, airline, other relevant news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/malaysia-airlines-pilot-caught-smuggling-70k-ecstasy-pills-in-indonesia)

## Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok Hits Auction Block After Owner Default

Aug 3 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Royal Orchid Sheraton, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, other, hotel, loyalty program, other relevant news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-orchid-sheraton-bangkok-hits-auction-block-after-owner-default)

## Lufthansa Miles&More Buy Miles 50% Bundle Bonus Until August 31, 2026

Aug 3 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Miles&More, EUR, GBP, USD, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

Lufthansa Miles&More is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles bundles for first-time buyers through August 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-miles-more-buy-miles-50-bundle-bonus-until-august-31-2026)

## ALL Accor 4X Points at Select Hotels Through Jan 27, 2027 (Register by Sept 27)

Aug 3 · 1 source · ALL Accor Live Limitless, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Fairmont, Handwritten Collection, Hard Rock, MGallery, Mantis, Mercure, Mövenpick

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-4x-points-at-select-hotels-through-jan-27-2027-register-by-sept-27)

## WestJet Strike Continues: Airline Publishes Wage Offer to Avert Work Stoppage

Aug 3 · 1 source · WestJet, WestJet Cabin Crew Union, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/westjet-strike-continues-airline-publishes-wage-offer-to-avert-work-stoppage)

## GHA DISCOVERY Buy Discovery Dollars At 15% Off August 3 – 31, 2026

Aug 3 · 1 source · Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), GHA DISCOVERY, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-buy-discovery-dollars-at-15-off-august-3-31-2026)

## Japanese Airlines Standardize Domestic Baggage Cut-Off Times at Haneda Airport to 30 Minutes

Aug 3 · 1 source · ANA, JAL, Haneda Airport, Japan, policy change, airline, service policy change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/japanese-airlines-standardize-domestic-baggage-cut-off-times-at-haneda-airport-t)

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