# Oct 22, 2026 18 signals merged on this day. ## BA raises The Club Gold to 21,000 tier points from April 2027 Oct 22 · 1 source · British Airways, airline Status chasers will need 8,000 Tier Points for British Airways Silver from 1 April 2027, 500 more than today, as Club World bonus points fall from 500 to 200. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-the-club-april-fools-day-2027-changes) ## JetBlue TrueBlue 2027 adds free BlueFirst, cuts lower-tier perks Oct 22 · 1 source · JetBlue, airline, hotel JetBlue will offer complimentary BlueFirst upgrades to all Mosaic members and Premier cardholders starting December 8 on Boston to Fort Lauderdale. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-adds-free-first-class-upgradesbut-turns-repeat-travel-perks-into-one-tim) ## Targeted: Mainland China Amex Platinum matched to IHG Platinum Elite Oct 22 · 1 source · American Express, promotion, hotel, credit card, elite status, promo IHG is matching registered American Express Platinum cardholders in Mainland China to One Rewards Platinum Elite through 31 December 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-platinum-status-fast-track-stay-rebate-for-amex-platinum-cardhol) ## United economy awards to Australia from 34,000 miles to Oct 23 Oct 22 · 1 source · United Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, promo Premier members with an eligible United card pay 34,000 miles for one way awards from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Australia if booked by October 23, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/uniteds-award-sale-for-travel-to-australia-oct-26-dec-10-jan-20-mar-20-2027-book) ## Amex Platinum earns 5X on prepaid Airbnb through Amex Travel Oct 22 · 1 source · American Express, credit card, airline, hotel US Platinum and Business Platinum Cards earn 5X Membership Rewards on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel starting 22 October 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-us-cardholders-can-now-book-airbnb-through-amex-travel) ## BA opens Club-only Palma and Heraklion awards from 14k Avios Oct 22 · 1 source · British Airways, promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, promo British Airways has made every seat on its 14 August 2027 Heathrow flights to Palma and Heraklion available to Club members from 14k Avios each way in economy. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-unveils-new-avios-only-flights-fly-to-palma-or-heraklion-from-14) ## Hilton Honors pilots Pay with Points at 150 U.S. hotels Oct 22 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, hotel On October 22, 2026, Hilton Honors began letting Silver through Diamond Reserve members apply points to folio charges at 150 U.S. hotels. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-launches-pay-with-points-pilot-expands-to-more-than-6-000-us-canada-hotel) ## Delta holds 2027 Medallion MQDs at 5,000 to 28,000 for a third year Oct 22 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, devaluation, elite status, program change Delta said 2027 Medallion qualification will match 2026 for SkyMiles members, keeping Silver at 5,000 MQDs and Diamond at 28,000 MQDs. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/just-in-delta-confirms-medallion-status-requirements-for-2027) ## Most Canadian Amex cards lose Fixed Points Travel on January 6, 2027 Oct 22 · 1 source · American Express, airline, hotel, credit card American Express will shut Fixed Points Travel on January 6, 2027 for Canadian Cobalt and Gold Rewards cards while Centurion and Platinum keep the same chart. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-fixed-points-travel-is-ending-for-most-membership-rewards-cards) ## Amex requires 2-night FHR stays for the $600 lodging credit from 2027 Oct 22 · 2 sources · American Express, credit card, hotel, app & tech From 1 January 2027, Platinum and Business Platinum Card holders will need a Fine Hotels + Resorts stay of 2 nights to earn the $600 annual Lodging Credit. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-fine-hotels-resorts-credit-to-require-two-night-stay-will-inclu) ## Capital One adds 30% to Virgin Atlantic transfers to Nov 20 Oct 22 · 3 sources · Capital One, Virgin Atlantic, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion Capital One is paying a 30% bonus on transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club from October 21 through November 20, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-a-30-bonus-when-you-transfer-capital-one-miles-to-virgin-flying-club-or-virg) ## Targeted: United MileagePlus buy-miles sale to 100% through Oct 31 Oct 22 · 1 source · promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, promo Targeted United MileagePlus members can buy miles at as low as 1.88 cents each through October 31, 2026, with some accounts getting a 100 percent bonus. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-launches-a-new-up-to-100-bonus-on-buying-miles) ## Accor Mega Bonus: 5,000 or 9,000 points on ibis and Voyager to Nov 20 Oct 22 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, promotion, hotel, promo Existing Accor+ ibis and Voyager holders worldwide can receive 5,000 or 9,000 ALL points after one stay booked by 20 November 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-ibis-voyager-mega-bonus-sign-up-promo-get-purchase-price-back-in-point) ## Amex Travel adds prepaid Airbnb at 5 points per dollar for Platinum Oct 22 · 2 sources · American Express, credit card, airline, hotel Platinum and Business Platinum cards earn 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel starting October 22, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-travel-adds-airbnb-bookings-earn-up-to-5x-points-and-unlock-new-credits) ## Amex adds 2-night minimum to Platinum's $600 hotel credit in 2027 Oct 22 · 1 source · American Express, credit card, devaluation American Express Platinum cardholders will need Fine Hotels + Resorts stays of at least 2 nights from January 1, 2027 to trigger the $600 lodging credit. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-devalues-platinums-600-hotel-credit-with-new-two-night-minimum) ## Amex Platinum adds Airbnb Luxe to $600 credit, 2-night minimum Oct 22 · 1 source · American Express, credit card Amex Platinum cardmembers now need a two night stay to use the $600 lodging credit, which covers Airbnb Luxe bookings through Amex Travel as of October 22. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-platinum-adds-airbnb-perks-and-credits-ends-one-night-hotel-credits) ## Singapore Airlines makes Changi concierge permanent for Suites, First Oct 22 · 1 source · Singapore Airlines, policy change, airline, service policy change Singapore Airlines now assigns Suites and First Class passengers at Changi a personal concierge from First Class check in to the aircraft door. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-adds-a-personal-concierge-for-first-class-passengers-from-che) ## Amex requires two-night FHR stays for $300 lodging credit from 2027 Oct 22 · 1 source · American Express, credit card, app & tech U.S. personal and Business Platinum cardholders will need a two night FHR stay from January 1, 2027 to use the $300 lodging credit. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-confirms-platinums-300-hotel-credit-will-require-2-nights-starting-january) - Back to the archive index: https://thetravelsignal.com/archive.md