# Sep 16, 2026 14 signals merged on this day. ## Amex-to-ANA transfers delayed for close to two weeks Sep 16 · 1 source · American Express, ANA, ANA Mileage Club, Membership Rewards, other, airline, loyalty program, credit card, other relevant news Frequent Miler says Membership Rewards miles sent to ANA are still unposted, and American Express has given no estimate for when they will credit. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-membership-rewards-transfers-to-ana-mileage-club-severely-delayed) ## Targeted: IHG takes 15% off award nights booked by September 21 Sep 16 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, IHG, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, promo Co-branded IHG cardholders have first access to 15% off award nights for stays through November 2, 2026, and elite members without a card are expected to follow. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-offers-15-off-award-nights-through-september-21) ## Hyatt delays Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach opening to December 10, 2026 Sep 16 · 2 sources · World of Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Grand Hyatt Cancun, Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort, Cancun, hotel, loyalty program, app & tech, hotel opening World of Hyatt will add its first Grand Hyatt all-inclusive in Puerto Cancun, a 500-room Category E resort now set to open December 10, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/grand-hyatt-cancun-opening-delayed-to-december-10-2026-resort-will-be-all-inclus) ## Chase adds 70% to Ultimate Rewards transfers to Marriott to Oct 15 Sep 16 · 3 sources · Chase, Marriott Bonvoy, Laylow Waikiki, Marriott, Moana Surfrider, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Chase Sapphire Preferred Ultimate Rewards members who transfer to Marriott Bonvoy from September 15 through October 15 receive 1,700 Bonvoy points for every 1,000 Chase points. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ultimate-rewards-to-marriott-bonvoy-70-transfer-bonus-through-october-15-2) ## Rove doubles referral bonus to 1,000 miles through Sept 18 Sep 16 · 2 sources · Copa Airlines, Frontier, Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, ConnectMiles, Fortune Wings Club, Frontier Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Lotusmiles New Rove members who join with a referral link, and the people who refer them, each receive 1,000 miles instead of the usual 500 through September 18, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-doubles-signup-bonus-to-1-000-miles-through-september-18) ## Harbour Air will buy Pacific Coastal, combining 59 aircraft Sep 16 · 1 source · Harbour Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet, Air Miles, Harbour Air Club, airline, loyalty program, industry news Both brands will keep flying independently until the deal closes, and the promised single loyalty offering has no structure or status rules yet. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/harbour-air-to-acquire-pacific-coastal-airlines-and-keep-both-brands) ## Chase Sapphire Reserve 10th anniversary credits through Dec 31, 2026 Sep 16 · 1 source · Chase, World of Hyatt, JSX, Alila, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Miraval, Wander, Chase Sapphire Reserve, credit card, airline Sapphire Reserve cardmembers as of September 16, 2026, can claim extra statement credits on direct bookings and a $15 DoorDash credit from October 1. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-sapphire-reserve-10th-anniversary-adds-travel-credits-and-larger-doordash) ## Amex opens its first continental Europe Centurion Lounge at Schiphol Sep 16 · 1 source · American Express, Amex Centurion Lounge, Amsterdam, credit card, loyalty program, lounge Cardholders who can use Centurion Lounges will get a 6,000-square-foot option in Amsterdam Schiphol's non-Schengen zone from September 17, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-centurion-lounge-opens-at-amsterdam-schiphol-on-september-17) ## Air Canada closes Toronto Signature Suite on September 30, 2026 Sep 16 · 3 sources · Air Canada, Aeroplan, Toronto, policy change, airline, loyalty program, lounge, service policy change Eligible Signature Suite guests at Toronto Pearson get access to the international Maple Leaf Lounge during the closure and a guest pass valid through December 31, 2028. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-toronto-signature-suite-to-close-temporarily-september-30-through-dec) ## Edelweiss will retrofit six A350s with 1-2-1 business from June 2027 Sep 16 · 1 source · Edelweiss Air, SWISS, other, airline, other relevant news Edelweiss is converting LATAM-sourced A350-900s to 319 seats with a door-equipped Business Suite row, and those flights are already on sale. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/edelweiss-air-rolling-out-new-a350-cabins-and-1-2-1-business-class) ## IHG takes 15% off award stays through Nov 2, book by Sep 22 Sep 16 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, IHG, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, promo Cobranded IHG cardholders can book award nights at 15% fewer points immediately, and other members are expected to get access within a couple of days. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-offers-15-off-award-stays-through-november-2-book-by-september-2) ## Qatar Privilege Club now needs only a 30-day-old account for My List Sep 16 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, airline, loyalty program Privilege Club members who convert Avios can spend them on other people through My List without a Qatar flight or co-branded card. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-club-drops-flight-and-co-brand-requirement-for-my-list) ## Emirates Skywards Offers Double Miles on Emirates and Flydubai Flights Through November 30 Sep 16 · 1 source · Emirates, Flydubai, Emirates Skywards, Middle East, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo Emirates Skywards is offering 100% bonus miles on eligible Emirates and Flydubai flights for travel September 15–November 30, 2026. Members must register and complete ticketing by September 30, 2026 (Dubai time) [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-offers-double-miles-on-emirates-and-flydubai-flights-through-n) ## Saudia adds 96% bonus on AlFursan miles through Sept 30 Sep 16 · 1 source · Saudia, AlFursan, Saudi Arabia, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo Anyone buying Saudia's AlFursan miles from September 15 to 30, 2026 pays 1.53 cents a mile after the bonus, down from the usual 3.0 cents. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/saudia-offers-96-bonus-on-alfursan-miles-purchases-through-september-30) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md