# airline 100 signals tagged airline (type). ## Turkish Airlines adds 40% to Citi ThankYou transfers to Nov 30, 2026 Yesterday · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, Citi, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card Miles&Smiles members receive a 40% bonus on Citi ThankYou transfers from November 1 to November 30, 2026, limited to 50,000 extra miles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/get-40-bonus-when-you-transfer-citi-thankyou-points-to-turkish-airlines) ## Southwest takes up to 25% off Rapid Rewards awards through November 9 Yesterday · 1 source · Southwest, promotion, airline, credit card, promo Anyone booking Southwest awards with Rapid Rewards points can get up to 25% off through November 9 for travel through March 10, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwest-award-sale-get-up-to-25-off-when-booking-with-rapid-rewards-points) ## United takes first A321neo Coastliner for early 2027 transcon service Yesterday · 1 source · United Airlines, other, airline, other relevant news The premium-heavy jet has 20 Polaris suites and 12 Premium Plus seats and is slated for Newark to Los Angeles and San Francisco after a delay from summer 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-s-posh-new-coastliner-plane-is-here-set-for-early-2027-debut) ## December 2 is the cutoff for Southwest bonuses toward Companion Pass Yesterday · 2 sources · Southwest, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, award redemption, program change The Priority card still pays 90,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months and the Plus card pays 80,000 after $1,000, both short of the Companion Pass threshold. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/southwests-new-credit-card-bonuses-offer-up-to-90-000-points-toward-companion-pa) ## IAG has €638 million tied up in a UK VAT dispute over Avios Yesterday · 1 source · British Airways, airline, industry news Avios members could see weaker bonuses or worse redemptions if IAG loses a UK tax case over 20% VAT on issued points. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-710-million-tax-fight-could-leave-members-with-less-valuable-poi) ## Singapore Airlines will spend S$2 billion on new long-haul cabins Yesterday · 1 source · Singapore Airlines, other, airline, other relevant news Singapore Airlines will put new long-haul First Class into service from the second half of 2027, including on the A350-900ULR for the first time. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-introduces-new-first-business-premium-economy-economy-cabins) ## Finnair sells Avios at 50% off plus 10% Tier Points through Nov 16 Yesterday · 1 source · promotion, airline, promo A member with 5,000 Tier Points can requalify for Finnair Gold by 31 March 2027 by converting 60,000 Avios at 3:1, LoyaltyLobby reports. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/reader-question-renewing-finnair-gold-with-minimal-flying-when-buying-avios-unde) ## Qantas Points Planes to Tokyo, Paris and Hobart open until 8 Nov Yesterday · 1 source · Qantas, promotion, airline, promo Qantas members can book every seat as a Classic Reward on selected early 2027 flights, including Brisbane to Tokyo business at 82,100 points plus $378 AUD. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-launches-tokyo-pairs-hobart-point-planes-for-2027-book-by-november-8) ## Lufthansa Group requires Travel ID for online check-in from October 20 Yesterday · 3 sources · Lufthansa, policy change, airline, safety & operations, service policy change Lufthansa Group web and app check-in will no longer work with only a booking reference, and U.S. flights join on November 16, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-now-requires-an-account-just-to-check-in-online) ## Qatar Privilege Club cuts Avios awards by up to 25% to Nov 14 Yesterday · 1 source · Qatar Airways, promotion, airline, promo Privilege Club is taking up to 25% off Avios on selected Qatar Airways flights for travel November 5 through December 31, 2026, booked by November 14. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-deals-discounted-awards-for-travel-november-5-december-3) ## JetBlue raises first checked bag to $50 each way Yesterday · 5 sources · JetBlue, policy change, airline, devaluation, fee change, service policy change The second hike of 2026 applies to tickets bought from November 3, while Mosaic members and JetBlue Plus and Premier cardholders still get a free checked bag. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-raises-bag-fees-againone-checked-bag-can-cost-140-roundtrip-other-airlin) ## American adds earlier-flight standby to disruption rebooking Thursday · 1 source · American Airlines, policy change, airline, app & tech, service policy change Disrupted American passengers who rebook in the app or on aa.com can list for an earlier nonstop and keep their confirmed flight until they clear. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-adds-new-app-option-when-flights-go-wrongtry-for-an-earlier-fl) ## United will fly LAX and SFO to Traverse City from June 2027 Thursday · 1 source · United Airlines, route network, airline, new route Northern Michigan travelers will get their first California nonstops next summer, mostly on Saturdays through September 11. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-gives-traverse-city-michigan-its-first-ever-nonstops-to-californ) ## Capital One adds Copa ConnectMiles at 2:1.5 with 30% bonus Thursday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card Eligible Capital One cardholders can now send miles to Copa Airlines ConnectMiles at 2:1.5, with a 30% bonus through December 1, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/copa-airlines-joins-capital-one-miles-transfer-partner-network) ## Canadian Amex Platinum adds complimentary Accor Gold status Thursday · 1 source · American Express, Accor Live Limitless, credit card, airline, hotel Basic cardmembers of the Canadian Platinum and Business Platinum can now enrol in Accor Gold, which normally takes 30 nights, at no extra cost. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-platinum-cardholders-can-now-enrol-in-all-accortm-gold-status) ## United Starlink blanks seatback screens on some 737-900s Thursday · 1 source · United Airlines, other, airline, other relevant news MileagePlus members on a few United 737-900s get free Starlink Wi-Fi but must stream on personal devices until those jets get the United Next refresh. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/why-your-seatback-screen-may-be-dark-on-your-next-united-airlines-flight) ## Citi adds 40% to ThankYou transfers to Turkish to Nov 30 Thursday · 1 source · Citi, Turkish Airlines, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card Citi is paying ThankYou cardholders a 40% bonus on transfers to Turkish through November 30, 2026, with extra miles capped at 50,000 and paid after the campaign. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-citi-thankyou-points-to-turkish-miles-smiles-with-a-40-transfer-bonus-2) ## BA cuts The Club qualification by 50% for Gulf members Thursday · 1 source · British Airways, airline British Airways emailed The Club members in the Gulf and those who often fly the region that status now requires 50% fewer Tier Points, after a prior 20% cut. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-reduces-tier-requirements-by-50-for-those-traveling-to-from-the) ## American removes Pres DJT from West Palm Beach gate screens Thursday · 1 source · American Airlines, other, airline, other relevant news Aviation watcher JonNYC spotted American Airlines restoring the ordinary West Palm Beach city name on gate monitors on the night of November 4, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-drops-trumps-name-from-west-palm-beach-departure-screens-as-po) ## SimplyMiles pays 4X AAdvantage miles at Stop & Shop to Nov 30 Thursday · 1 source · American Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, promo SimplyMiles members paying with a linked Mastercard earn 4X AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points at Stop & Shop through November 30, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/simplymiles-earn-4x-aadvantage-miles-4x-loyalty-points-at-stop-shop) ## AA adds 1,000 miles on a first AAdvantage Hotels booking in November Wednesday · 1 source · American Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, promo Customers who have never used American's hotel portal earn an extra 1,000 AAdvantage miles on one stay booked through a designated link by November 30, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aadvantage-hotels-get-1-000-additional-bonus-miles-as-a-first-time-booker) ## Delta has free Sync Wi-Fi on more than 95% of its fleet Wednesday · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, policy change, airline, credit card, service policy change SkyMiles members now get free inflight Wi-Fi on nearly 1,300 Delta aircraft, with paid service still on 717s and most regionals until early 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-now-offers-free-wi-fi-on-over-95-of-its-fleet-heres-how-to-check-your-flig) ## Clear e-gates now at 53 U.S. airports, nearly 80% of its network Wednesday · 1 source · other, airline, credit card, other relevant news Clear Plus members walk through after a brief photo at 53 U.S. airports, and the company expects nearly all of its locations to work that way by year-end. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/clear-expands-e-gates-to-53-airports-plans-nearly-full-rollout-by-end-of-year) ## Targeted: $200 statement credit on $900 airfare for Brilliant Wednesday · 1 source · American Express, Marriott Bonvoy, promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, promo Some Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders are seeing an Amex Offer that returns $200 after $900 in qualifying airfare through February 28, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/airfare-amex-offer-on-marriott-brilliant-cards-get-200-back-when-spending-900) ## Alaska Global Getaways from 25,000 points through Nov 7 Wednesday · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, promotion, airline, promo Atmos Rewards members can book economy awards to Venice and Hawaii, among other cities, at sale prices for travel into 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-global-getaways-for-travel-january-15-may-12-2027-book-by-novemb) ## Turkish Airlines adds 40% to Citi ThankYou transfers to Aug 31 Wednesday · 1 source · Citi, Turkish Airlines, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card Citi ThankYou Points now transfer to Miles & Smiles at 1,400 miles per 1,000 points through August 31, 2026, with bonus miles capped at 50,000. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-points-40-transfer-bonus-to-turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-1-1-4) ## IHG pays 4 Skywards miles per dollar on stays booked by 30 November Wednesday · 2 sources · Emirates, promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, award redemption, promo Registered Emirates Skywards members can earn 4 miles per dollar on paid IHG stays completed by 31 January 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-emirates-skywards-double-miles-for-stays-until-january-31-2027-b) ## Flying Blue Complete+ lets members buy 30,000 miles a month Wednesday · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, devaluation, program change The new Subscribe to Miles tier credits 30,000 Flying Blue miles each month, with a 3-month commitment and no elite-qualifying credit. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-subscribe-to-miles-launches-complete-with-30-000-mile) ## Flying Blue delays 50% SAF XP hike to 1 December 2026 Wednesday · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, elite status, program change Flying Blue members again pay €10 per XP for SAF and charity after a hike without notice, but the rate still rises to €15 on 1 December 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-delays-saf-donation-xp-changes-until-december-2026) ## Targeted: Royal Club Gold Sparrow match for UK and EU ends Nov 5 Wednesday · 1 source · promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, elite status, promo Royal Jordanian is ending a paid hotel match to Gold Sparrow, equal to Oneworld Sapphire, on November 5, 2026 instead of November 7 for UK and EU elites. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/udpate-royal-jordanian-flash-hotel-status-match-oneworld-sapphire-for-for-uk-eu) ## Aeroplan Members Can Now Redeem Points for Harbour Air Seaplane Flights Wednesday · 3 sources · Air Canada, American Express, Chase, Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, award redemption, partnership Flights, hotels, credit cards, points [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aeroplan-members-can-now-redeem-points-for-harbour-air-seaplane-flights) ## Delta to operate from Heathrow Terminal 4 in 2028 Wednesday · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, airline, industry news The shift would end more than a decade of Terminal 3 co-location with Virgin Atlantic, a split that CEO Ed Bastian called short-sighted. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-air-lines-ceo-vows-to-fight-heathrow-move-that-separates-it-from-virgin-at) ## Finnair Plus sells Avios at up to 50% off to Nov 16 Wednesday · 3 sources · promotion, airline, credit card, award redemption, promo Finnair Plus is offering up to 50% off Avios plus a 10% Tier Points bonus through November 16 for members who joined before October 30 and hold 50 Avios. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/finnair-plus-buy-avios-50-off-extra-10-tier-points-november-2-16-2026) ## Turkish Airlines adds 40% to Citi ThankYou transfers to Nov 30 Wednesday · 1 source · Citi, Turkish Airlines, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, app & tech, promotion Miles&Smiles members can convert Citi ThankYou Points at a 40% bonus from November 1 through 30, 2026, up to 50,000 extra miles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-to-turkish-airlines-miles-smiles-40-conversion-bonus-november-1-30) ## Air Tahiti Nui will add free Starlink Wi-Fi on 787-9s in 2027 Tuesday · 1 source · policy change, airline, service policy change Passengers in every cabin on Air Tahiti Nui's four Boeing 787-9s will get complimentary Starlink in 2027, with no month set. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-tahiti-nui-will-offer-free-starlink-wi-fi-on-its-boeing-787s-as-of-2027) ## Targeted: Amex offers $150 for $1,500 Air France or KLM spend Tuesday · 1 source · American Express, Air France-KLM, promotion, airline, credit card, promo Some Amex cardholders can get a $150 statement credit for $1,500 spent on U.S.-origin Air France or KLM flights booked directly through December 15, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-amex-offer-spend-1-500-get-150-back) ## ASMALLWORLD Prestige sells 300,000 Miles & More miles for €4,750 Tuesday · 1 source · Lufthansa, promotion, airline, promo Buyers who give a Miles & More number at checkout receive 300,000 award miles with Prestige membership through December 31, 2026, typically within 7 working days. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/300-000-lufthansa-miles-more-miles-with-extras-flash-sale-for-4-750-through-dece) ## British Airways puts its code on 13 Viva routes from March 2027 Tuesday · 1 source · British Airways, airline, partnership, industry news Travellers can book 13 Viva flights as British Airways from 28 March 2027, connecting via Mexico City or Cancun on one ticket. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-begins-codesharing-viva-flights-from-march-28-2027) ## United will resume Houston to Chihuahua from March 28, 2027 Tuesday · 1 source · United Airlines, route network, airline, new route MileagePlus members get a new northern Mexico destination from Houston on a regional jet with 10 first class seats from March 28, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-s-newest-international-destination-chihuahua-mexico) ## Flying Blue takes 25% off select awards booked by Nov 30 Tuesday · 1 source · Air France-KLM, promotion, airline, credit card, promo Select Flying Blue Promo Rewards between North America and Europe start at 18,750 miles one way in economy when booked by November 30. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/flying-blue-promo-rewards-for-november-2026-save-25-on-flights-to-from-europe-ch) ## Capital One to Copa ConnectMiles at 1:0.75, 30% bonus to Dec 1 Tuesday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, partnership Capital One now transfers to Copa ConnectMiles at a 1:0.75 ratio, and the 30% bonus through December 1, 2026 turns 1,000 points into 975 miles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-copa-connectmiles-points-to-miles-partnership-30-conversion-bonus-un) ## Targeted: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant offers $200 for $900 in flights Monday · 1 source · American Express, promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, promo Some Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders can get a $200 statement credit after spending $900 on flights booked directly with airlines by February 28, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/save-200-on-airfare-with-your-marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card) ## Capital One adds 30% to Copa ConnectMiles transfers to Dec 1 Monday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card, promotion Capital One is paying a 30% bonus on miles transferred to Copa ConnectMiles through December 1, 2026, turning 1,000 miles into 975 ConnectMiles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-launches-transfers-to-copa-connectmiles-and-a-limited-time-30-transf) ## Delta will fly Austin to Northwest Arkansas from March 7, 2027 Monday · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, route network, airline, new route Delta has filed to add Delta Connection nonstops from Austin Bergstrom to Northwest Arkansas National Airport starting March 7, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-expands-again-in-austin-focus-city-adds-new-route-to-walmart-s-backyard) ## ASMALLWORLD Prestige includes 250,000 Asia Miles for $3,940 to Nov 3 Monday · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, promotion, airline, promo People based in Hong Kong or who fly there often can buy ASMALLWORLD Prestige membership for $3,940 through November 3, 2026 and receive 250,000 Asia Miles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/last-call-cathay-pacific-250-000-asia-miles-extras-for-3-940-until-november-3-20) ## Amex adds 30% on Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic to Nov 30 Monday · 1 source · American Express, Virgin Atlantic, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card Points travellers transferring Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic receive 1,300 miles per 1,000 points through November 30, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-express-transfer-bonus-30-to-virgin-atlantic) ## BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege drops 2.5% foreign fee Monday · 1 source · credit card, airline, hotel Existing cardholders of the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege were moved to new terms on November 2, 2026 at the same $599 annual fee. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bmo-eclipse-visa-infinite-privilege-card-adds-no-fx-fees-more-lounge-visits-and) ## Capital One adds Copa at 2:1.5 with 30% bonus to Dec 1 Monday · 1 source · Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, partnership, promotion Capital One Miles now transfer to Copa ConnectMiles at 1,000 miles for 750 Copa miles, with a 30% launch bonus through December 1, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/copa-added-as-new-capital-one-transfer-partner-2-1-5-30-launch-transfer-bonus) ## Targeted: 20% United-to-Marriott transfer bonus through Nov 30 Monday · 1 source · United Airlines, Marriott Bonvoy, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card United MileagePlus Premier Silver and higher members enrolled in Marriott Bonvoy could convert miles to Bonvoy at a 1:1.2 ratio through November 30, 2025. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/one-month-only-transfer-united-mileageplus-miles-to-marriott-bonvoy-points-with) ## United restores daily SFO-Hartford and Oklahoma City from March 2027 Monday · 1 source · United Airlines, route network, airline, new route United will fly daily from San Francisco to Hartford starting March 28, 2027 on 737 MAX 9 aircraft, restoring a route it ended in 2018. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-adds-five-routes-from-san-francisco-including-four-surprising-tr) ## Capital One adds 20% to Flying Blue transfers to Nov 30, 2026 Monday · 1 source · Capital One, Air France-KLM, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, devaluation Capital One cardholders receive a 20% bonus on miles transferred to Flying Blue through November 30, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/20-transfer-bonus-to-air-france-klm-flying-blue-from-capital-one) ## Flying Blue raises SAF spend per XP from €10 to €15 Monday · 1 source · Air France-KLM, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, devaluation, elite status, program change Flying Blue members offsetting Air France KLM flights with sustainable aviation fuel now earn one XP for every €15 spent, up from €10. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ouch-flying-blue-makes-earning-xps-through-saf-50-more-expensive) ## Targeted: Royal Jordanian Gold Sparrow match for USD 149 to 7 Nov 2026 Monday · 1 source · promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, elite status, promo UK and EU residents who hold mid or top tier hotel elite status can buy Royal Club Gold Sparrow for USD 149 through 7 November 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-jordanian-flash-hotel-status-match-oneworld-sapphire-for-for-uk-eu-residen) ## United drops Premier Qualifying Flights as a status metric in 2027 Sunday · 1 source · United Airlines, Chase, airline, credit card Starting in 2027, United MileagePlus will base elite status solely on Premier Qualifying Points from flights and cobranded card spend for every member. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-went-big-on-credit-cards-in-2026-more-changes-are-coming-mileageplus-boss) ## Chase adds 30% to Ultimate Rewards transfers to Avios to Dec 1, 2026 Sunday · 3 sources · Chase, British Airways, Iberia, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, hotel, credit card Chase is paying a 30% bonus on Ultimate Rewards transfers to British Airways Avios, Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub until December 1, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-ultimate-rewards-80-transfer-bonus-to-ihg-1-1-8) ## Capital One adds 20% to Flying Blue transfers to Nov 30 Sunday · 2 sources · Capital One, Air France-KLM, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion Capital One members receive 1,200 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 miles transferred from November 1 through November 30, 2026, with no registration or cap. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-20-transfer-bonus-to-airfrance-klm-flying-blue-1-1-2) ## Rove adds 5,000 bonus miles on a first $500 hotel booking Oct 31 · 1 source · promotion, airline, promo Members who have never booked a hotel through Rove can earn 5,000 bonus miles on a stay of $500 or more by entering LGTTP or POINTWISE at checkout. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/5-000-bonus-rove-miles-on-your-first-500-hotel-bookingon-top-of-the-rewards-youd) ## Air France suspends Dubai through 7 Nov and Riyadh through 12 Dec Oct 31 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, route network, airline, new route Air France has stopped selling seats to Dubai through 1 December 2026 and to Riyadh through 11 January 2027 but has not cancelled those later flights. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-shadow-cancels-dubai-flights-until-december-1-riyadh-until-january-11) ## Amadeus access exposed 92,000 JAL customers and 53,000 Cathay bookings Oct 31 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, JAL, ANA, other, airline, other relevant news Unauthorized access to Amadeus reservation systems from 10 August 2023 to 23 September 2026 exposed passenger booking data at several Asian airlines. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/massive-amadeus-hack-affecting-hundreds-of-thousands-of-passengers-across-multip) ## United will fly Las Vegas to Tokyo Narita on Polaris Studios 787-9 Oct 31 · 1 source · United Airlines, route network, airline, new route United will use the Polaris Studios 787 only for Las Vegas to Tokyo Narita flights departing January 9 to 11, 2027, timed to CES. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-is-bringing-its-nicest-plane-with-the-polaris-studios-to-a-city-that-neve) ## Discover will add 13 A350-900s starting in 2027 Oct 30 · 1 source · Lufthansa, other, airline, other relevant news Discover Airlines' first A350-900 is due in June 2027 and will open routes from Frankfurt to Calgary and Orlando. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/discover-airlines-adding-13-airbus-a350s-starting-with-four-ex-lufthansa-jets) ## Air Canada Explorer Flight Pass back on sale until 16 November 2026 Oct 30 · 1 source · Air Canada, promotion, airline, promo Air Canada is selling 4-credit Economy Flex Explorer packs at $2,617 CAD for Canada until 16 November 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-s-explorer-flight-pass-is-back-for-a-limited-time) ## SIA extends SQ494 and SQ495 cancellations through 28 February 2027 Oct 30 · 1 source · Singapore Airlines, route network, airline, new route Singapore Airlines is refunding unused tickets on cancelled SQ494 and SQ495 flights to Dubai through 28 February 2027 rather than rebooking on other airlines. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/singapore-airlines-extends-dubai-flight-cancellations-through-february-28-2027) ## Condor adds seasonal Frankfurt-Chicago flights from May 14, 2027 Oct 30 · 1 source · American Airlines, Lufthansa, route network, airline, credit card, new route The Chicago flight is Condor's only new U.S. route for 2027 and will operate daily from May 14 through September 12, 2027, on an Airbus A330-900. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/germany-s-condor-airlines-to-bring-its-striped-planes-to-bigger-us-cities) ## Accor pays 9,000 or 5,000 bonus points for one stay by Nov 20 Oct 30 · 5 sources · Accor Live Limitless, promotion, airline, hotel, credit card, promo Accor is paying all Accor+ Voyager subscribers 9,000 Reward points and ibis subscribers 5,000 Reward points for one stay booked by November 20, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-explorer-renewal-notice-with-previous-price-3-000-bonus-points) ## American reopens LAX Flagship Dining to Flagship Business next week Oct 30 · 2 sources · American Airlines, policy change, airline, service policy change American Airlines will seat qualifying Flagship Business passengers with first class in the private restaurant at Los Angeles next week after a March 2020 closure. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/scoop-american-airlines-is-reopening-its-exclusive-lax-dining-room-next-week-aft) ## United sells three-tier domestic first class from October 28, 2026 Oct 29 · 2 sources · United Airlines, policy change, airline, service policy change United's Base domestic first class fare charges $199 to change and earns 0 MileagePlus award miles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-launches-basic-first-class-with-punitive-change-fees-and-zero-aw) ## TLC Jet adds 100,000 AAdvantage miles on first charter by Dec 31 Oct 29 · 1 source · American Airlines, promotion, airline, promo American Airlines AAdvantage members earn 100,000 bonus miles on their first qualifying TLC Jet private charter completed by December 31, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/tlc-jet-promotions-earn-100k-aadvantage-miles-on-your-first-booking) ## United adds 30 Chef's Table dishes to Polaris from Nov 1 Oct 29 · 1 source · United Airlines, other, airline, other relevant news United will run a second Chef's Table rotation with 30 dishes from 11 chefs on eligible Polaris international flights from November 1 through December 31, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-unveils-30-new-polaris-dishes-in-latest-menu-refresh) ## American tells DOT it can cancel AAdvantage awards after 72 hours Oct 29 · 1 source · American Airlines, deal alert, airline, mistake fare American asked the Department of Transportation to dismiss a complaint over AAdvantage awards it canceled more than 72 hours after finding the error. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-says-it-can-cancel-tickets-if-customers-get-a-windfall-deal-do) ## Alaska will fly Anchorage to Tokyo Narita daily from May 13, 2027 Oct 28 · 3 sources · Alaska Airlines, route network, airline, new route A $999 roundtrip coach fare covers Anchorage to Tokyo Narita from May 13 through June 7, 2027, if purchased by October 31, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cool-alaska-adds-anchorage-to-tokyo-narita-flights-with-boeing-737-max) ## Etihad Guest now earns up to 250% on STARLUX flights Oct 28 · 1 source · Etihad, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, partnership, program change Etihad Guest members now earn miles on STARLUX flights, with first class F and A tickets crediting 250 percent of miles flown. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-guest-members-can-now-earn-miles-for-starlux-flights) ## JetBlue cuts 15% off Main and EvenMore cash fares until Oct 28 Oct 28 · 2 sources · JetBlue, promotion, airline, credit card, promo JetBlue is taking 15% off the pretax fare on Main and EvenMore cash tickets for nonstop flights with promo code TREAT15 through October 28, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/save-15-on-jetblue-flights-with-promo-code-treat15) ## Bilt offers up to $150 off portal hotels through Nov 2 Oct 28 · 2 sources · Bilt, promotion, airline, credit card, award redemption, promo Bilt Rewards members can take up to $150 off one hotel booking in the Bilt Travel Portal from October 28 through November 2. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-offers-up-to-150-off-hotels-for-november-rent-dayplus-up-to-a-100-gift-card) ## Volotea files for pre-insolvency protection in Barcelona Oct 28 · 1 source · airline, industry news Volotea has asked a Barcelona court for protection to rework roughly 356 million euros of debt, and flights are still operating as scheduled. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/volotea-files-for-pre-insolvency-protection-in-spain) ## KLM Cancels Dubai Flights Until March 27, 2027 & Air France Continues Weekly Rolling Cancellations (No Start In Sight) Oct 28 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, Europe, Middle East, route network, airline, new route Air France – KLM Group appears to be struggling with its service resumption to Dubai, and KLM has already canceled all flights until March 27, 2027, which is the start of the IATA Summer Season [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/klm-cancels-dubai-flights-until-march-27-2027-air-france-continues-weekly-rollin) ## Alaska will fly Seattle to Osaka and Papeete in spring 2027 Oct 28 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, route network, airline, new route Alaska and Hawaiian will add the only nonstops from Seattle to Osaka on May 14, 2027 and to Papeete on June 11, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-and-hawaiian-airlines-add-seattle-routes-to-osaka-and-papeete) ## Seattle Airport Approves New 16,000 Square Foot Chase Sapphire Lounge Oct 28 · 2 sources · Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, IHG One Rewards, American Express, Chase, other, airline, hotel, credit card, other relevant news The Port of Seattle has approved a new 16,000 square foot Chase Sapphire Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma airport. The vote comes a month after commissioners delayed the project, had no idea what Chase Sapphire was, and complained that details from their public meeting materials had somehow made it onto the internet [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/seattle-airport-approves-new-16-000-square-foot-chase-sapphire-lounge) ## Heathrow plans to put Delta in Terminal 4 in 2028 Oct 28 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, policy change, airline, credit card, partnership, service policy change Delta business class would lose access to Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse at Heathrow in 2028 under a plan to move the airline to Terminal 4. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/london-plans-to-bump-delta-from-terminal-3-no-more-virgin-clubhouse-access) ## Aircalin A350s enter service from Noumea in January 2027 Oct 28 · 1 source · other, airline, other relevant news Aircalin's first A350 will fly Noumea to Auckland from January 2027 and Noumea to Paris via Bangkok from early April 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/aircalin-airbus-a350-900-joins-fleet-soon-with-new-business-class-suites) ## Bilt drops 4% Bilt Cash for new cardholders in 2027 Oct 28 · 1 source · Bilt, airline, hotel, credit card, promotion Cardholders of record on December 31, 2026 and those who apply and accept a Bilt offer before January 1, 2027 can keep 4% Bilt Cash on everyday spend. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/why-you-may-want-to-get-a-bilt-credit-card-and-up-to-50-000-bonus-points-before) ## JetBlue overhauls TrueBlue and Mosaic perks on February 1, 2027 Oct 28 · 2 sources · JetBlue, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, devaluation, elite status, program change TrueBlue and Mosaic members face smaller Perks You Pick bonuses from February 1, 2027, including a TrueBlue point award that falls from 5,000 to 1,000. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-trueblue-changes-coming-in-2027-new-perks-you-pick-menus-complimentary-u) ## Alaska will fly Anchorage to Tokyo Narita from May 13, 2027 Oct 27 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, route network, airline, new route Alaska Airlines will launch Anchorage's first flights to Japan with daily Boeing 737 MAX 8 service to Tokyo Narita from May 13 through Sept. 7, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-plans-unique-anchorage-tokyo-service-with-a-single-aisle-plane-i) ## Delta prices Europe and Africa business at 230,000 miles to Oct 29 Oct 27 · 1 source · promotion, airline, credit card, promo A round trip in business class to Europe and Africa costs 230,000 SkyMiles on Delta for bookings through October 29, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-flash-sale-230k-skymiles-round-trip-in-business-class-to-europe-africa) ## Delta One sale from 115K miles through Oct 29 Oct 27 · 1 source · promotion, airline, credit card, promo SkyMiles members can book some long haul Delta One roundtrips from 115K miles during a sale that runs October 27 through 29, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-one-business-class-award-sale-these-deals-are-worth-a-look) ## Iberia gift cards at 10% off until 3 November 2026 Oct 27 · 1 source · Iberia, promotion, airline, promo Anyone can buy Iberia gift cards of $500 or more at 10% off until 3 November 2026, and a single card can be worth up to $3,000. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/iberia-gift-cards-in-usd-eur-gbp-10-off-until-november-3-2026) ## AA pays 500 miles per eShopping referral through Oct 30 Oct 27 · 1 source · American Airlines, promotion, airline, credit card, promo AAdvantage members earn 500 miles for each new eShopping shopper who spends $75 by October 30, 2026, up to 5,000 miles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-shopping-portal-referral-promo-earn-up-to-5-000-bonus-miles) ## Alaska pays up to 110% on Atmos mile purchases through Nov 7, 2026 Oct 27 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, promotion, airline, devaluation, promo Alaska Airlines raised the non elite Atmos Rewards annual purchase cap to 250,000 points and is paying bonuses as high as 110 percent through November 7, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-buy-miles-up-to-110-bonus-increased-limit-until-november-7-2026) ## Bilt Cash expires on a rolling 12-month basis from 2027 Oct 27 · 2 sources · Bilt, airline, hotel, credit card From January 1, 2027, Bilt Cash expires 12 months after it is earned and the new clock applies retroactively to cardholders. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-switching-up-rewards-structure-making-other-changes-in-2027-here-s-what-you) ## Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select annual fee rises to $150 Oct 27 · 2 sources · American Airlines, Citi, credit card, airline, fee change Existing cardmembers will pay $150 a year, up from $99, on Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select renewals beginning January 24, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-raises-citi-platinum-select-fee-to-150adds-walmart-benefit-and-travel-p) ## Turkish Airlines offers 1,923 Status Miles for Oct 29 app tickets Oct 27 · 1 source · Turkish Airlines, promotion, airline, award redemption, app & tech, promo Miles&Smiles members who issue a ticket in the Turkish Airlines app on October 29, 2026 receive 1,923 bonus Status Miles for travel from January 1 to May 31, 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/turkish-airlines-1-923-bonus-status-miles-for-booking-october-29-travel-january) ## Delta One flash sale prices US roundtrips at 230K SkyMiles to Oct 29 Oct 27 · 1 source · Delta Air Lines, promotion, airline, promo Delta One roundtrip awards from the United States are priced at 230,000 SkyMiles if booked by October 29, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-one-award-flash-sale-for-travel-to-asia-europe-latin-america-the-us-for-tr) ## Chase raises Southwest signup bonuses to 80,000-90,000 points Oct 27 · 2 sources · Chase, Southwest, credit card, airline The Southwest personal card signup bonuses still count toward Companion Pass through 2027 if the card is approved by December 2, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/targeted-chase-southwest-plus-card-80-000-points-signup-bonus) ## BA raises Silver to 8,000 tier points and cuts Club World bonuses Oct 27 · 2 sources · British Airways, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change British Airways will raise Silver to 8,000 tier points from 1 April 2027 and cut Club World bonuses from 500 to 200 for bookings from 25 November 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-increases-tier-point-requirements-for-silver-gold-from-april-1-2) ## Citi/AAdvantage Business annual fee rises to $150 on Jan 24, 2027 Oct 27 · 1 source · American Airlines, Citi, credit card, airline, fee change, elite status The dual Loyalty Point credit from employee spend starts on January 24, 2027 and lets one stream of spend qualify two people for elite status through 2028. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/americans-citibank-business-card-annual-fee-goes-to-150but-two-people-can-earn-e) ## Bilt shifts cards to 1.25x housing points unless 4% locked by Dec 31 Oct 27 · 1 source · Bilt, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change New Bilt cards will default to up to 1.25 points per dollar on housing from January 1, 2027 unless applicants accept by December 31, 2026 to keep 4% Bilt Cash. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bilt-introduces-daily-rewards-with-a-chance-at-1-million-for-a-homeand-gives-you) ## ANA staff at Osaka Itami refuse standby on partner awards Oct 27 · 1 source · United Airlines, policy change, airline, service policy change ANA agents at Osaka Itami refused earlier flight standby on a United MileagePlus award from Itami to Haneda costing 6,000 miles plus $5.60. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ana-all-nippon-airways-no-longer-allows-standby-on-partner-issued-award-tickets) ## Flying Blue adds Qantas Premium Economy and First awards Oct 27 · 1 source · Qantas, Air France-KLM, policy change, airline, partnership, service policy change Flying Blue members can now redeem miles for Qantas Premium Economy and First awards on routes such as Sydney to Los Angeles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-premium-economy-first-class-award-now-available-through-air-france-klms-f) ## Capital One adds 20% to Avios transfers to Oct 31, 2026 Oct 27 · 1 source · Capital One, British Airways, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card Capital One is paying a 20% bonus on transfers to British Airways Avios from October 1 through October 31, 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/capital-one-transfer-bonus-20-to-british-airways-avios-1-1-2) ## ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe leaves IHG on December 1, 2026 Oct 26 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, hotel, airline, hotel opening Guests with honoured reservations at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe after November 30, 2026 will earn no One Rewards points or elite qualifying nights. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ana-crowne-plaza-kobe-exits-ihg-system-on-december-1-2026) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/airline