# Oct 6, 2026

18 signals merged on this day.

## I Prefer pays 2X points on Preferred Hotels stays booked by Oct 31

Oct 6 · 1 source · promotion, credit card, promo

I Prefer members who register earn double base points on Preferred Hotels stays of 2 or more nights booked in October 2026, for travel through December 31.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/preferred-hotels-promo-earn-2x-points-on-2-night-stays-through-12-31-26-book-by)

## SimplyMiles pays 1,160 AA miles and Loyalty Points for $150 Turo

Oct 6 · 1 source · American Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, promo

SimplyMiles awards 1,160 American Airlines miles and 1,160 Loyalty Points once for a Turo booking of $150 or more with a linked Mastercard by December 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/simplymiles-spend-150-with-turo-get-1-160-aadvantage-miles-1-160-loyalty-points)

## Best Western adds 2,000 bonus points per stay to Oct 28

Oct 6 · 1 source · promotion, hotel, credit card, promo

Registered Best Western Rewards members can earn 2,000 bonus points per stay at hotels in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean through October 28, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/best-western-promo-earn-2k-bonus-points-per-stay-stack-with-2x-promo)

## Chase raises IHG Select fee to $99 and free night to 50,000 in 2027

Oct 6 · 1 source · Chase, IHG One Rewards, credit card, airline, hotel, fee change

Existing holders of the closed Chase IHG Select Card will pay $99 a year from 2027, up from $49, as the anniversary free night rises to 50,000 points.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/legacy-chase-ihg-select-card-annual-fee-doubling-to-99-free-night-improving-to-5)

## AAdvantage sells Sydney Main Cabin at 25,000 miles one-way to Oct 31

Oct 6 · 1 source · American Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, promo

American Airlines is selling Main Cabin awards between the lower 48 states and Sydney for 25,000 miles one-way, but travel must be finished by October 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/fly-to-from-sydney-australia-for-only-25k-american-airlines-miles-this-month)

## American plans 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club at Charlotte

Oct 6 · 1 source · American Airlines, other, airline, credit card, other relevant news

American will start construction later in 2026 on its largest Admirals Club in Charlotte's main atrium and did not give an opening date.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-plans-massive-and-badly-needed-lounge-at-charlotte-hub)

## Targeted: United matches AA and Delta elites through Oct 15, 2026

Oct 6 · 2 sources · United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, promotion, airline, credit card, elite status, promo

United is matching AA and Delta elites to Premier for 90 days, with a spend challenge through January 31, 2028, for U.S. members applying by October 15, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/uniteds-revenge-status-match-for-american-airlines-delta-air-lines-elite-members)

## Southwest pays up to 10,500 Rapid Rewards points for screenshots

Oct 6 · 2 sources · Southwest, promotion, airline, promo

Rapid Rewards members can earn 1 point per unread notification screenshot plus 500 for a quiz, until daily pools run out or October 12.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-is-giving-everyone-up-to-10-500-free-points-with-a-screenshot-of-your)

## Targeted: 5,000 Bonvoy per $3,000 on Marriott Business Amex to Feb 28

Oct 6 · 2 sources · Marriott Bonvoy, American Express, promotion, hotel, credit card, promo

Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express cardholders with a targeted offer can earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points after spending $3,000 through February 28, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-4-marriott-points-at-us-supermarkets-with-targeted-amex-offer-max-5k-bonus-p)

## Stay Vancouver pays $150 to $250 CAD for two-night stays to Feb 2027

Oct 6 · 1 source · promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, promo

44 downtown Vancouver hotels will pay guests a $150 to $250 CAD prepaid Mastercard at check in for two night stays from October 29, 2026 to February 28, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/stay-vancouver-promotion-up-to-250-off-vancouver-hotels)

## Vancouver loses its domestic Maple Leaf Lounge for 14 months

Oct 6 · 1 source · Air Canada, policy change, airline, service policy change

Lounge-eligible domestic passengers at Vancouver lose access to the Maple Leaf Lounge after October 13, 2026 and may use two Air Canada Cafes.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-vancouver-domestic-maple-leaf-lounge-closure-october-14-early-2028)

## Delta and United will fly twice daily to Flagstaff in summer 2027

Oct 6 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, route network, airline, new route

Delta will begin two daily Salt Lake City flights to Flagstaff on June 7, 2027, and United will add two daily Denver flights on August 10.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-adds-new-arizona-destination-near-grand-canyon-sedona)

## Lufthansa raises fuel surcharges 10-25% for the third time in 2026

Oct 6 · 1 source · Lufthansa, policy change, airline, devaluation, award redemption, service policy change

Some First Class Miles & More awards to the United States now cost up to 71% more in fuel surcharges after the latest Lufthansa increase.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-increases-fuel-surcharges-yet-again-for-third-time-this-year)

## American restores reserved coach food on DFW-LAX from October 13, 2026

Oct 6 · 1 source · American Airlines, policy change, airline, service policy change

Invited coach passengers can pre-order meals on American's Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights from October 20, 2026, with reservations opening October 13.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-wants-to-stop-running-out-of-food-in-coachpreorder-starts-roll)

## Flying Blue cuts 25% off select Air France and KLM awards to Oct 31

Oct 6 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, promotion, airline, credit card, promo

Flying Blue members can book transatlantic economy awards from 18,750 miles each way on Air France and KLM, with travel valid through March 31, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-promo-rewards-fly-u-s-europe-from-just-18-750-miles-or-45k-miles-in)

## Scandic Friends triples points on October 2026 stays after opt-in

Oct 6 · 1 source · promotion, partnership, promo

Scandic Friends is paying triple points on new October 2026 stays that are booked and completed the same month, for members who register first.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/scandic-friends-triple-points-october-1-31-2026)

## Targeted: 30,000 Amex points for $2,500 on ANA by Nov 30, 2026

Oct 6 · 1 source · American Express, ANA, promotion, airline, credit card, promo

A targeted American Express offer pays 30,000 Membership Rewards points for spending $2,500 or more on All Nippon Airways tickets booked by November 30, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/save-on-all-nippon-airways-flights-with-amex-offers-targeted)

## Targeted: IHG adds 20 points per USD on voco stays to Dec 6

Oct 6 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, promotion, hotel, promo

Registered members of IHG One Rewards can earn 20 extra points per US dollar at voco hotels through December 6, 2026 if they receive the targeted offer.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-3x-points-for-voco-stays-october-6-december-6-2026)

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