Asiana Brand to Disappear December 17, 2026, Merged into Korean Air
Asiana Airlines will cease to exist as a separate brand on December 17, 2026, fully integrating into Korean Air. This marks Asiana's exit from Star Alliance and move to SkyTeam
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Asiana Airlines will cease to exist as a separate brand on December 17, 2026, fully integrating into Korean Air. This marks Asiana's exit from Star Alliance and move to SkyTeam
United Airlines will launch a 3x weekly seasonal flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Sapporo (CTS) from December 17, 2026, through March 26, 2027, operating on a Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa has exercised its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% for 325 million euros, with regulatory approval expected in Q1 2027
Rove Miles has added Air Canada Aeroplan as a new 1:1 transfer partner. A 25% transfer bonus is available for transfers made through June 6, 2026
I Prefer Hotel Rewards is paying out $50 USD certificates for qualifying stays through August 31, 2026. Members can earn up to $250 total by staying at five different participating hotels
Effective May 4, 2026, Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program now uses a single 24-month expiry rule for all miles, with any eligible activity resetting the entire balance's validity
Aeroplan members can now earn points and Status Qualifying Credits on Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty rentals booked via aircanada.com, with tiered earning rates and complimentary Hertz Gold+ status
JD Power's 2026 annual rankings show JetBlue leading in first/business class, Delta in premium economy, and Southwest in economy class for customer satisfaction
American Express Canada will stop direct transfers from Membership Rewards to Etihad Guest on June 20, 2026. The final transfer ratio is 1,000:750, with transfers ending June 19
Air Canada is suspending four seasonal US routes earlier than expected due to rising fuel costs, with specific suspension dates ranging from late July to October
Porter Airlines is adding four new winter sun destinations (Aruba, Montego Bay, San Jose, Los Cabos) with 15 new routes launching between Oct-Dec 2026, including first international service from Alberta
Air Canada Aeroplan is adjusting award pricing for many zones effective June 1, 2026. While some short-haul and transatlantic economy awards see decreases, most long-haul and premium cabin awards are increasing in cost
Air Canada Aeroplan is increasing award costs by 10-20% for most routes, with some seeing increases up to 67%, effective June 1, 2026
The Chase Aeroplan Credit Card offers 75,000 bonus points after $4,000 spend. A limited-time 20% transfer bonus to Aeroplan runs through April 30, 2026, allowing cardholders to stack offers
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, with 30 on order. The aircraft features 182 seats (14 business, 168 economy) and will be deployed on transatlantic and transcontinental routes from Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada has revealed details for new business class products on its upcoming A321XLR and 787-10 aircraft, including Signature Plus Suites and a new standard business class based on the Collins Aurora platform
Air India will use a customized Airbus-designed first class suite for its new A350-1000s, abandoning the original Safran Unity plan due to supply chain issues
Air Canada is offering double Status Qualing Credits (SQC) on eligible Aeroplan flights from Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) to ORD, IAD, BOS, and LGA. Book by April 30 for travel through August 31
Air Canada has opened new Air Canada Cafe locations in Montreal (US Preclearance) and Vancouver (Domestic Concourse C), bringing its grab-and-go lounge network to six total sites
Gulf Air is gradually resuming scheduled services from Bahrain International Airport after temporarily operating from Dammam due to airspace closure. Passengers with travel dates until April 15, 2026, can rebook or get refunds
IHG One Rewards is offering an 80% bonus on direct point purchases through April 30, 2026, bringing the cost down to approximately 0.56 cents per point
United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan through April 30, 2026. Aeroplan Credit Cardholders can stack an additional 10% bonus on transfers of 50,000+ points, capping at 25,000 bonus points per calendar year
Air Canada announced CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of Q3 2026 after nearly two decades. An external search for his replacement has begun, with French language proficiency cited as a key criterion
An Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck on runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026, due to an air traffic control error. The two pilots were killed, and the airport was temporarily closed
US preclearance has opened at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), enabling Air Canada to launch four new US routes: Boston, Chicago, New York LaGuardia, and Washington Dulles
Air Canada is accelerating its plan to move all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its Rouge subsidiary by the end of 2026. This transition includes a cabin reconfiguration for Rouge with reduced business class and added Wi-Fi, while mainline A320s and A321s receive new cabin standards
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a mystery bonus on purchased points from March 2 to March 19, 2026. Standard offers include up to 90% bonus on purchases of 70,000+ points, with a transaction limit of 500,000 points