# Sep 25, 2026

8 signals merged on this day.

## Turkish raises EcoFly-to-business upgrades by as much as 38%

Sep 25 · 2 sources · Turkish Airlines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, devaluation, program change

Turkish Airlines now charges Miles&Smiles members 25,000 extra miles to upgrade EcoFly tickets to business on Far East and North America routes.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-increases-mileage-upgrade-prices-by-up-to-38)

## Citi replaces 48-month Strata bonus rule with lifetime bar

Sep 25 · 4 sources · Citi, credit card, airline

Citi now refuses the Strata welcome bonus if an applicant currently has or previously had that same card, replacing the 48 month eligibility window.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-updates-eligibility-on-citi-strata-cards-once-per-life-was-48-months)

## Chase devalues Hyatt transfers 25% for Preferred cards on October 1

Sep 25 · 1 source · Chase, World of Hyatt, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card, devaluation, program change

The 1:1 Ultimate Rewards transfer to World of Hyatt ends October 1, 2026 for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred, while Sapphire Reserve stays at 1:1.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/last-call-chase-ultimate-rewards-to-world-of-hyatt-transfer-devaluation-on-octob)

## Delta adds three seasonal Europe routes for summer 2027

Sep 25 · 1 source · route network, airline, new route

SkyMiles members will not get a new European city for summer 2027, a contrast with United adding 10 new destinations.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lame-delta-unveils-summer-2027-europe-expansion-adds-no-new-destinations)

## Accor Plus Explorer prices rise 1 October; lock rates by 30 September

Sep 25 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, promotion, hotel, promo

Existing Accor Plus Explorer members who enable automatic renewal by 30 September can renew once at the 249 USD rate before prices rise on 1 October 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-last-call-for-sign-ups-renewals-new-sign-up-promo-for-october)

## Wyndham Rewards pays 4X on registered stays through January 19, 2027

Sep 25 · 2 sources · Wyndham Rewards, promotion, hotel, credit card, promo

Wyndham Rewards members who register by January 15, 2027 earn 4X base points on stays completed by January 19, 2027, limited to 15,000 points.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/wyndham-rewards-quadruple-points-max-15k-for-stays-september-24-january-19-2027)

## Targeted: Hilton for Business takes up to 25% off through Oct 28

Sep 25 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, promotion, hotel, promo

Approved Hilton for Business customers get up to 25% off for stays from October 5, 2026 through January 10, 2027 if they book by October 28, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-for-business-25-off-sale-for-stays-in-the-americas-europe-middle-east-afr)

## SAS will open a 40% larger Copenhagen lounge in June 2027

Sep 25 · 1 source · other, other relevant news

The new Terminal 3 lounge will seat 1,095 guests and add hotel-style rooms, with a private zone for SAS's highest-tier frequent flyers.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/new-sas-copenhagen-lounge-will-feature-hotel-rooms-bakery-barista-and-runway-vie)

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