# Aug 4, 2026 18 signals merged on this day. ## Oman Offers Free 14-Day Visa to Nationals of Over 100 Countries Aug 4 · 1 source · Oman Air, Oneworld, Australia, Canada, GCC, Japan, Oman, Schengen Area, UK, US Oman is introducing a free 14-day visa for nationals of more than 100 countries to boost tourism. Eligible travelers need a confirmed hotel, insurance, and sufficient funds [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/oman-offers-free-14-day-visa-to-nationals-of-over-100-countries) ## Ascott Star Rewards Partners with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Mile Earnings Aug 4 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, Ascott Star Rewards, Asia Miles, Asia, Middle East, United States, promotion, airline, hotel, loyalty program Ascott Star Rewards and Cathay Pacific launched a partnership allowing Asia Miles members to earn 500 miles per stay with a $800 minimum spend, effective June 15, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ascott-star-rewards-partners-with-cathay-pacific-asia-miles-for-mile-earnings) ## Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to Avios Get 30% Bonus Aug 4 · 3 sources · Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Aer Lingus AerClub, American Express Membership Rewards American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Membership Rewards points transferred to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus Avios programs [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-membership-rewards-offers-30-bonus-on-transfers-to-avios-through-sept-27) ## Amanvari Calls Police on Hotel Reviewer, Cancels Reservation Days After Opening Aug 4 · 1 source · Aman, Amanvari, Mexico, other, hotel, other relevant news Newly opened Amanvari in Mexico canceled a reviewer's reservation and called police on him at the gate, claiming no reservation despite confirmation emails [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amanvari-calls-police-on-hotel-reviewer-cancels-reservation-days-after-opening) ## American Airlines Tightens 24-Hour Free Refund Policy to 7-Day Advance Ticketing Aug 4 · 2 sources · American Airlines, DOT, Delta, United States, policy change, airline, service policy change American Airlines has updated its 24-hour free refund policy, requiring tickets to be booked at least 7 days before departure (up from 2 days) to qualify for a full cash refund [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-tightens-24-hour-free-refund-policy-to-7-day-advance-ticketing) ## United MileagePlus Premier Members: Bid on an Exclusive Archer Aviation Experience From 100K Miles Aug 4 · 1 source · Archer Aviation, United Airlines, United MileagePlus, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo United MileagePlus Premier members can bid for an exclusive Archer Aviation experience using 100,000 miles [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-mileageplus-premier-members-bid-on-an-exclusive-archer-aviation-experienc) ## Marriott Bonvoy Points Purchase Promo: 40%+ Bonus and Increased Limit Through June 23, 2026 Aug 4 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, devaluation, promo Marriott Bonvoy is offering a 40% or higher bonus on points purchases with an increased limit of 200,000 points through June 23, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-bonvoy-points-purchase-promo-40-bonus-and-increased-limit-through-june) ## Hilton Honors Bonus Points & Rate Offers For August 2026 Aug 4 · 1 source · British Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Africa, Europe, Middle East Hilton bundles multiple promotions for August 2026, including a 2,000-4,000 point per-stay bonus (ends Aug 15), double points in Middle East+ (ends Dec 30), and partner bonuses with Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-bonus-points-rate-offers-for-august-2026) ## Chexy Now Allows Earning Aeroplan Points on Mortgage Payments Aug 4 · 1 source · Air Canada, Aeroplan, Chexy, Canada, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo Chexy has expanded its partnership with Aeroplan to allow Canadian users to earn 1 Aeroplan point per dollar on mortgage payments for a 1.75% fee, with a new user bonus of up to 7,000 points [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chexy-now-allows-earning-aeroplan-points-on-mortgage-payments) ## Accor Launches Targeted Elite Status Fast Track for Select Members Aug 4 · 1 source · Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Accor Live Limitless (ALL), hotel, loyalty program, elite status Accor is offering a targeted elite status fast-track to select members, valid through December 31, 2025. Eligible members can register to accelerate their path to elite tier [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-launches-targeted-elite-status-fast-track-for-select-members) ## Lufthansa Expands Business Class Seat Fees to A380 Aug 4 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Miles & More, Europe, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change Effective September 15, 2026, Lufthansa will charge up to €170 for premium seat assignments on its A380 business class, including 'Privacy Seats' and 'Extra Long Bed Seats' [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-expands-business-class-seat-fees-to-a380) ## Dusit Gold Members Earn 5,000 Etihad Guest Miles Per 2-Night Stay (Feb 16 – Jun 30, 2026) Aug 4 · 1 source · Etihad, Etihad Airways, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, Dusit Gold, Etihad Guest, promotion, airline, hotel, loyalty program, promo Dusit Gold members who stay 2+ consecutive nights at Dusit Hotels & Resorts between Feb 16 and Jun 30, 2026, earn 5,000 Etihad Guest miles per stay. Miles have now posted for eligible stays after uploading folios [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/dusit-gold-members-earn-5-000-etihad-guest-miles-per-2-night-stay-feb-16-jun-30) ## American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: First Class Eliminated, Business Class Expanded Aug 4 · 1 source · American Airlines, United States, airline American Airlines is retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with the 'Olympus' cabin product, eliminating first class and adding 18 business class and 16 premium economy seats. The first reconfigured aircraft is expected to return to service before the end of IATA summer 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-boeing-777-300er-retrofits-underway-first-class-eliminated-bus) ## Southwest Promotional Companion Pass: Book Aug 3-6, Travel by Nov 18 Aug 4 · 1 source · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Companion Pass, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo Southwest offers a promotional Companion Pass for travelers who register and book a roundtrip or two one-ways between August 3 and August 6, 2026, with travel by November 18. The pass is valid for travel between January 5 and March 3, 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-promotional-companion-pass-book-aug-3-6-travel-by-nov-18) ## Southwest Companion Pass Flash Promo: Book 1 Round-Trip by Aug 6 for 2-Month Pass Aug 4 · 2 sources · Southwest, Southwest Airlines, Companion Pass, Southwest Rapid Rewards, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo Southwest offers a promotional Companion Pass valid Jan 5–Mar 3, 2027. Register and book one qualifying round-trip or two one-ways by Aug 6, 2026, with flights completed by Nov 18 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-companion-pass-flash-promo-book-1-round-trip-by-aug-6-for-2-month-pass) ## Aegean Miles+Bonus: 3,000 Free Miles for EKO Smile Sign-Up (Aug 3–14) Aug 4 · 1 source · Aegean, EKO Smile, Miles+Bonus, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption, promo Aegean is offering 3,000 Miles+Bonus award miles to new EKO Smile program registrants. Sign-ups must be completed between August 3 and August 14, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aegean-miles-bonus-3-000-free-miles-for-eko-smile-sign-up-aug-314) ## World of Hyatt: Up to 5 Free Night Awards for Latin America Resort Stays Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Aug 4 · 1 source · Hyatt, World of Hyatt, Caribbean, Latin America, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo World of Hyatt members can earn up to 5 Category 1-4 Free Night Awards for stays at participating Latin America resorts between January 1 and March 31, 2027. Registration closes September 30, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-up-to-5-free-night-awards-for-latin-america-resort-stays-jan-1-ma) ## Kenya Airways Offers Asante Platinum Status Match for ALL Accor Gold, Platinum & Diamond Members Aug 4 · 1 source · Kenya Airways, SkyTeam, ALL Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Asante, SkyTeam Elite Plus, StatusMatch, promotion, airline, hotel Kenya Airways is offering a paid status match to Asante Platinum (SkyTeam Elite Plus) for holders of ALL Accor Gold, Platinum, or Diamond status. The match costs $299 and provides SkyTeam-wide benefits including lounge access [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/kenya-airways-offers-asante-platinum-status-match-for-all-accor-gold-platinum-di) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md