# Oct 9, 2026

10 signals merged on this day.

## Qatar adds 3,000 to 12,000 bonus Avios on Doha-Australia to Oct 30

Oct 9 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, promotion, airline, promo

Privilege Club members who book Doha to Australia flights with code FLYQRVA27 by 30 October 2026 earn 3,000 to 12,000 extra Avios each way on 2027 travel.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-club-12-000-bonus-points-per-segment-to-from-australia-j)

## IHG extends 10,000-point Ruby hotel bonus through 4 November 2026

Oct 9 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, promotion, hotel, promo

Active IHG One Rewards members who register can earn 10,000 points for every 2 qualifying nights at listed Ruby hotels in Europe through 4 November 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/extended-ihg-one-rewards-10-000-bonus-points-for-every-2-nights-at-ruby-hotels-j)

## Delta still plans Atlanta-Riyadh flights on October 23

Oct 9 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, route network, airline, new route

Travellers waiting on the new Atlanta-Riyadh route should not treat the October 23 start as firm after Houthi attacks on the airport.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-plans-riyadh-flight-launch-in-2-weekswhile-warning-its-own-employees-not-t)

## KLM will split short-haul catering into 5 bands from 11 October 2026

Oct 9 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, policy change, airline, service policy change

KLM short-haul award and revenue passengers will not get the same meal service on every European flight, and buy-on-board will exist only on the longer routes.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/klms-buy-on-board-surprise-five-bands-of-flights-with-four-tiers-of-service)

## OCC fines American Express $350 million over AML controls

Oct 9 · 1 source · American Express, credit card, industry news

The Federal Reserve also ordered American Express to fix Bank Secrecy Act gaps, and cardholders who manufacture spend may face more reviews.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-fined-350-million-for-anti-money-laundering-bank-secrecy-act-de)

## Alaska ends fare-drop credits and requires cancel-and-rebook

Oct 9 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, policy change, airline, service policy change

Alaska Airlines no longer issues a credit when a main or first class fare drops, and Wallet funds may not cover Companion Fares or paid seats.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-now-makes-you-cancel-and-rebook-to-get-a-lower-farebut-may-not-l)

## JAL pays 2,500 to 10,000 bonus miles per U.S. to Japan segment

Oct 9 · 2 sources · JAL, promotion, airline, credit card, award redemption, app & tech, promo

Japan Airlines members who register by December 31, 2026 earn 2,500 to 10,000 bonus miles on each U.S. to Japan segment through March 4, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/japan-airlines-2-500-to-10-000-bonus-miles-for-each-segment-between-us-japan-oct)

## Cathay suspends Asia Miles awards on Japan Airlines

Oct 9 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, JAL, policy change, airline, service policy change

Members cannot book or change Japan Airlines awards in Asia Miles until further notice, though tickets already issued can still be flown.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-asia-miles-suspends-japan-airlines-awards)

## Qantas and Air New Zealand drop domestic codeshares on 7 April 2027

Oct 9 · 1 source · Qantas, Air New Zealand, airline, partnership, industry news

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book Classic Flight Rewards on Air New Zealand-operated domestic flights only through 6 April 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-air-new-zealand-end-codeshare-agreement-on-april-7-2027)

## Hyatt new-hotel bonus is 2X points, capped at 25,000 per stay

Oct 9 · 2 sources · World of Hyatt, hotel, promotion

Hyatt replaced the 500 point nightly bonus on new hotel stays with 2X points capped at 25,000 per stay for World of Hyatt members who book a specific rate.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-double-points-for-stays-at-new-hotels-october-2026-update)

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