# Aug 5, 2026 19 signals merged on this day. ## GHA Discovery doubles Verdi Hotels D$ on bookings to 30 September Aug 5 · 1 source · Verdi Hotels, GHA Discovery, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo GHA Discovery is matching base Discovery Dollars on Verdi Hotels stays booked from 6 August through 30 September 2026 when checkout is by 31 October 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-doubles-d-on-verdi-hotels-stays-through-october-31) ## Hilton sells points at 100% bonus through September 25 Aug 5 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, Hilton, US, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, devaluation, promo Hilton Honors members can buy 300,000 points and receive 600,000 points at 0.5 U.S. cents each through September 25, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-buy-points-100-bonus-sale-increased-limit-august-5-september-25-20) ## Bilt pays 3 Avios per dollar on rent for Qatar Airways Visa cards Aug 5 · 2 sources · Bilt, Qatar Airways, Bilt Points, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Infinite Credit Card, Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Signature Credit Card, Cardless, promotion, airline, loyalty program Bilt members who pay rent with a U.S. Qatar Airways Visa earn 3 Avios per dollar on up to $50,000 of rent per calendar year, starting August 5, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-cardholders-can-now-earn-3-avios-per-dollar-on-rent-via-bilt) ## United to Expand Washington Dulles Hub with $22.5B Terminal Redevelopment Aug 5 · 2 sources · United Airlines, United States, Washington Dulles (IAD), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), airline, industry news United Airlines is accelerating its $22.5 billion redevelopment of Washington Dulles (IAD), adding 5 million square feet of terminal space and new concourses to support 24% seat growth [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/trump-unveils-22-5b-washington-dulles-airport-transformation-with-united-airline) ## Alaska award tickets to Oceania and Europe drop by up to 50% Aug 5 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Alaska Mileage Plan, Oceania, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo Alaska Airlines is taking as much as 50% off award tickets on long haul routes that include Oceania, Europe and Asia. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-offering-up-to-50-off-awards-to-oceania-europe-asia-and-more) ## Amex Membership Rewards Adds ALL Accor as Transfer Partner for Canadians Aug 5 · 6 sources · Air Canada, American Airlines, ALL Accor, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Hilton Honors, Leaders Club, Leading Hotels of the World, Marriott Bonvoy, Amex Membership Rewards American Express has launched ALL Accor as a transfer partner for Canadian Membership Rewards cardholders. Transfers occur at a 2:1 ratio, with 1,000 MR points becoming 500 ALL Accor points [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-adds-leading-hotels-of-the-world-leaders-club-as-transfer-partner) ## Marriott cuts hotel loyalty fees 5%, squeezing Bonvoy margins Aug 5 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott co-branded cards, Global, hotel, loyalty program, credit card Marriott cut loyalty fees billed to hotels by about 5% at the start of the year, a squeeze that members will likely cover through cheaper points. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-lowers-loyalty-fees-and-increases-redemption-payouts-signaling-future-d) ## Capital One Travel offers up to $75 off hotels, $50 off flights Aug 5 · 1 source · Capital One, Capital One Travel, Capital One Venture, Capital One Venture X, promotion, loyalty program, credit card, promo Frequent flyers who already price hotels and flights in Capital One Travel can pay less when discounts of as much as $75 on hotels and $50 on flights appear. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-travel-offers-up-to-75-off-hotels-or-50-off-flights) ## Air India names Tewolde Gebremariam as next CEO Aug 5 · 1 source · Air India, Ethiopian Airlines, airline, industry news Tewolde Gebremariam, the 61 year old former Ethiopian Airlines chief, will succeed Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO after a global search. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-india-appoints-former-ethiopian-airlines-ceo-tewolde-gebremariam) ## Scammers demand $500 after a British Airways helpline mix-up Aug 5 · 1 source · British Airways, EU, US, other, airline, other relevant news A British Airways passenger who mistyped a helpline number faced a $500 demand after scammers impersonated him and rebooked the ticket for free. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-customer-dials-wrong-phone-number-scammers-answer) ## Silk Way West 747-8 diverted to Dallas after low-fuel pan-pan Aug 5 · 1 source · Silk Way West Airlines, Azerbaijan, Mexico, airline, industry news A Silk Way West cargo 747-8 from Mexico City to Houston was sent to Dallas Fort Worth on August 4, 2026 after controllers declared an emergency for low fuel. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/silk-way-west-airlines-747-8-flies-to-dallas-instead-of-houston-declares-fuel-em) ## Brilliant by Langham explained as a niche luxury hotel program Aug 5 · 1 source · Langham Hotels, Brilliant by Langham, hotel, loyalty program AwardWallet Blog has published an explainer on Brilliant by Langham, a smaller luxury hotel loyalty program for travellers who stay at Langham properties. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/brilliant-by-langham-how-this-niche-luxury-hotel-loyalty-program-works) ## Thanksgiving 2026 domestic fares already 13% above 2025 Aug 5 · 1 source · Domestic, other, other relevant news The Points Guy says travelers should book 2026 Thanksgiving flights as soon as possible and no later than Labor Day weekend. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hear-us-out-it-might-be-time-to-book-holiday-flights-already) ## United Polaris doors certified on new 64-seat 787-9 cabins Aug 5 · 1 source · United Airlines, Polaris, airline, loyalty program Passengers on United 787-9 N71108, which entered commercial service on July 30, 2026, can now operate Polaris privacy doors after FAA certification. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-unlocks-polaris-suite-doors-on-new-787-9s-after-faa-certification) ## LifeMiles prices Tallinn-Dubai Turkish business at 42,000 miles Aug 5 · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, Avianca, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus, Istanbul, Tallinn, airline, loyalty program A LoyaltyLobby writer booked Turkish Airlines business class from Tallinn to Dubai via Istanbul for 42,000 Avianca LifeMiles plus about $50 in fees on May 10. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/avianca-lifemiles-award-to-turkish-airlines-business-class-tallinnistanbuldubai) ## Alaska Mileage Plan sale: 50% off economy awards through Aug 8 Aug 5 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Mileage Plan, Budapest, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Madrid, Nadi, Osaka, Papeete Alaska Airlines is selling economy awards to nine destinations at up to 50% off through August 8, 2026, starting at 20,000 miles one way. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-global-getaways-discounted-award-flights-to-9-destinations-book) ## Accor extends ALL summer bonus booking to Aug 15, 2026 Aug 5 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, Accor, ALL Accor, Africa, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo Registered Accor members earn 1,000 bonus Reward points on stays of at least 2 nights and 5,000 on stays of at least 5 nights from July 3 to September 13, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-bonus-points-offer-extended-up-to-7-500-points-per-stay-in-europe-emea) ## Thai postpones Royal Orchid Plus status changes due 5 August 2026 Aug 5 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Royal Orchid Plus, Bangkok, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change Royal Orchid Plus members must still meet the old criteria after Thai Airways postponed status qualification changes due on 5 August 2026 until further notice. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-scraps-changes-to-august-5th-program-qualification-criter) ## Marriott signs long-term U.S. co-brand deals with Chase and Amex Aug 5 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, American Express, credit card, hotel, loyalty program Marriott expects refreshed U.S. Bonvoy cards from Chase and American Express over several quarters, but they are not available yet. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-signs-new-long-term-co-branded-card-agreements-with-chase-and-amex) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md