# Sep 23, 2026

7 signals merged on this day.

## Starlux developing AAdvantage partnership as codeshare starts

Sep 23 · 1 source · American Airlines, airline, award redemption, partnership, industry news

A codeshare with American Airlines begins September 30, but Starlux award redemptions using AAdvantage miles are not live and have no date.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-miles-are-a-step-closer-to-starlux-business-classbut-award-sea)

## Kimpton just opened its first all-inclusive — and it's set in a Mexican nature reserve

Sep 23 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, hotel, hotel opening

Kimpton just opened its first all-inclusive — and it's set in a Mexican nature reserve

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/kimpton-just-opened-its-first-all-inclusive-and-it-s-set-in-a-mexican-nature-res)

## Targeted: IHG Business Rewards pays 6X through Dec 31

Sep 23 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, promotion, hotel, promo

Registered Business Rewards members earn 6X points per dollar on eligible bookings made from October 1 through December 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/how-ihg-business-rewards-works-and-how-to-earn-up-to-6x-points-with-its-current)

## Turkish Airlines refunds 50% of Economy award miles booked Sept 23

Sep 23 · 2 sources · Turkish Airlines, promotion, airline, promo

Miles&Smiles members who book between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC+3 on September 23 get 50% of their Economy promotional award miles back after the flight.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-economy-award-50-off-flash-sale-for-travel-october)

## EVA Air sells Infinity MileageLands miles at 40% off to Oct 8

Sep 23 · 1 source · promotion, promo

Infinity MileageLands members can buy miles at a 40% discount from September 22 through October 8 if they purchase at least 45,000 miles.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/eva-air-buy-miles-at-up-to-40-discount-through-october-8-2026)

## KLM opens paid short-haul meal pre-orders from 25 October 2026

Sep 23 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, policy change, airline, service policy change

KLM short-haul passengers can pre-order paid meals from 25 October 2026, including a Caesar salad at $14.30 that LoyaltyLobby called grossly overpriced.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/klm-short-haul-buy-on-board-pre-order-meals-now-live-for-flights-on-of-after-oct)

## Qantas will fly Sydney to New York nonstop from mid-2028

Sep 23 · 1 source · Qantas, route network, airline, new route

Tickets go on sale in August 2027 for the first regularly scheduled nonstop between Australia and New York, on 238-seat Airbus A350-1000ULRs.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-9-950-mile-20-hour-sydney-to-new-york-a350-flights-launch-mid-2028)

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