# Oct 15, 2026 12 signals merged on this day. ## New U.S. Amex cards no longer pool Membership Rewards automatically Oct 15 · 1 source · American Express, hotel, credit card Newly opened U.S. Membership Rewards cards now create a separate rewards account instead of adding points to an existing pooled balance. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-stops-automatically-pooling-new-card-pointscheck-this-before-you-cancel-a-c) ## Asiana miles stay separate in SKYPASS for up to 10 years Oct 15 · 1 source · elite status, merger & acquisition, industry news Asiana members who link SKYPASS accounts will see miles transfer on December 17, 2026, and those miles remain a separate balance for up to 10 years. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-asiana-merger-what-happens-to-your-miles-elite-status-and-what-to-do) ## Southwest folds Companion Pass into Platinum at 140,000 TQPs Oct 15 · 2 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change Southwest elite status will shift to Silver, Gold and Platinum on January 1, 2027, with Platinum including unlimited Companion Pass at 140,000 TQPs. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-rapid-rewards-overhaul-new-elite-tiers-companion-pass-changes-partner) ## Southwest Companion Pass excludes card bonuses from January 1, 2027 Oct 15 · 1 source · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, promotion, program change Southwest said 135,000 points posted by December 31, 2026 would still produce a Companion Pass valid through December 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-companion-pass-no-longer-earned-with-signup-bonus-points-starts-2027) ## Amex no longer auto-pools Membership Rewards on new cards Oct 15 · 2 sources · American Express, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, app & tech, program change American Express now puts each newly opened Membership Rewards card into its own rewards account rather than joining an existing pooled balance. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-no-longer-automatically-pools-membership-rewards-points-from-ne) ## Southwest folds Companion Pass into 140,000-TQP Platinum in 2027 Oct 15 · 2 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change From January 1, 2027, Southwest Companion Pass will be a Platinum benefit requiring 140,000 TQPs, and credit card welcome bonuses will no longer count. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-cardholders-can-earn-2x-companion-pass-qualifying-points-this-month-he) ## Aeroplan adds 1,000-point bonus for first DINR Premium year Oct 15 · 1 source · Air Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, program change Paying DINR Premium members receive 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points in the first $95 year and at least 100 points per completed restaurant booking in Canada. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-members-can-now-earn-points-on-dinr-restaurant-reservations) ## KrisFlyer discounts select November Saver awards 30% to Oct 31 Oct 15 · 1 source · Singapore Airlines, promotion, airline, hotel, promo Through October 31, KrisFlyer members can book Singapore to Seattle economy Saver awards for 30,800 miles one way for November 2026 travel. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-spontaneous-escapes-30-award-discount-including-u-s-routes-this-month) ## Targeted: Avianca LifeMiles sale adds up to 145% through Oct 20 Oct 15 · 1 source · promotion, airline, promo Members who received the email can buy LifeMiles at 1.35 US cents each at the 145% bonus through October 20, though many Latin American accounts are blocked. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/avianca-lifemiles-buy-miles-up-to-145-bonus-sale-through-october-20-2026) ## SAS EuroBonus cuts award prices 20% for bookings by 18 October 2026 Oct 15 · 1 source · promotion, promo EuroBonus members can book SAS Economy and Business Bonus awards at 20% off for travel from 1 November 2026 through 31 March 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sas-eurobonus-20-off-global-award-sale-for-travel-in-all-cabins-november-1-march) ## Accor Stay for More sale: 20% off for ALL members to 11 Dec Oct 15 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, promotion, hotel, promo ALL Accor members can get 20% off prepaid stays booked by 11 December 2026 for travel through 19 April 2027 at participating hotels. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-year-end-sale-for-stays-in-asia-pacific-middle-east-africa-october-17) ## KrisFlyer takes 30% off selected Saver awards for November 2026 travel Oct 15 · 2 sources · Singapore Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, award redemption, promo KrisFlyer members can book New York to Frankfurt premium economy for 39,900 KrisFlyer miles each way for travel from 1 to 30 November 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-cuts-november-awards-30-spontaneous-escapes-europe-in-premium) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md