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Air Canada is launching its first Airbus A321XLR, featuring a new 'Glowing Hearted' design with 14 business class suites and a reconfigured economy cabin with 36 Preferred+ seats
Air France is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi to Flying Blue members, with 60% of its fleet now equipped and full completion targeted by the end of 2026
Philippine Airlines has signed an MOU to join the Oneworld alliance, allowing American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos members to redeem miles and use elite status on PAL flights
Southwest Airlines will begin offering high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on its aircraft by the end of June, starting with a Boeing 737-800. The carrier aims to equip up to 300 planes by year-end as it upgrades its inflight connectivity
A roundup of current hotel loyalty promotions across five major chains, including IHG's double points and elite night offers, Hilton's summer bonus and Avios partnership, Best Western's global 1,000-point-per-night promo, Choice's 8,000-point offer, and Wyndham's…
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members in Europe can earn up to 10,000 bonus Avios on Qatar-operated flights by using promo code AVIOSREWARD when booking between June 9 and 17, 2026
Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges
A University of Michigan professor lives in Manhattan and flies to Ann Arbor to teach, logging over 55 Delta flights per year while paying for her own tickets
United Airlines is offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience redeemable for 40,000 miles, available to MileagePlus cardholders
American Express is adding a free second checked bag and a $120 annual rideshare credit to its Delta credit card lineup. Additionally, the Amex Green card is being renamed to Classic Green
Delta President Peter Carter stated the airline's goal to become the leading U.S. carrier across the Pacific, acknowledging United as a key competitor. This ambition implies significant capacity growth to close a ~$4B revenue gap
On June 6, 2026, 70 aviation enthusiasts attempted to fly to all seven United hubs in one day. United held flights for the group, resulting in approximately eight hours of collective delays across the itinerary
European Parliament negotiators have reached a deal requiring airlines to display ticket prices inclusive of a full-size carry-on bag and personal item, though they can still offer discounts for opting out
The EU is strengthening EC261 flight delay compensation rules, requiring airlines to send claim links within 48 hours and pay within 30 days. The final deal is expected to be adopted by June 15, 2026
Thailand's CAAT has enacted immediate rules requiring power banks to be in carry-on only, limiting capacity to 100Wh (160Wh with approval), banning charging during flight, and requiring them to be kept in seat pockets or under seats rather than overhead bins
American Airlines is reportedly considering launching flights to Manila, Philippines, potentially replacing canceled Doha service, as Philippine Airlines joins oneworld in 2027
This week's digest covers Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld in 2027, Qatar resuming Philadelphia flights, Aeroplan award chart devaluation, and new Delta Amex welcome offers
Effective June 6, 2026, the UAE will deny entry to travelers who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days due to Ebola measures
Pan Am Journeys has released tickets for a 2027 luxury safari expedition aboard a Pan Am-branded Boeing 757-200, marking the return of the iconic livery to commercial-style travel
Hilton Honors members can earn 1,000 bonus Avios for one qualifying stay completed between June 1 and August 31, 2026. Registration and account linking are required
The Amex Blue Business Plus card allows point transfers to authorized users' airline/hotel accounts after 90 days, enabling point consolidation without affecting the authorized user's personal credit report
An editorial reflection on how the miles & points hobby has evolved over 20 years, noting its mainstream adoption, changes in information sharing, and the shifting landscape of value and availability for premium rewards
HSBC Hong Kong and Hong Kong Airlines have launched a partnership allowing HSBC credit cardholders to convert RewardCash into Frequent Flyer Club (FWC) points. A 30% bonus applies to conversions of the first $1,000 RewardCash until July 31, 2026
The NTSB released a preliminary report on a United Boeing 767-400ER that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during landing at Newark (EWR) on May 3, 2026. The report highlights pilot approach deviations and communication issues
American Airlines is enhancing dining at its Flagship and Admirals Club lounges with new a la carte ordering via QR code, cheese-monger carts, and updated buffet menus across multiple US hubs
A new Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a nose-landing gear retraction while parked at Frankfurt Airport before boarding for Los Angeles, injuring catering and cabin staff and damaging the aircraft
Avianca LifeMiles has introduced a new, exclusive elite tier designed for its most dedicated members, outlining specific benefits associated with this new status level
Riyadh Air is receiving its first new-build Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on June 5, 2026, marking the start of its public operations ahead of the July 1, 2026 launch to London
American Airlines is rolling out elevated dining options in its Admirals Clubs, including additional hot food items and upgraded charcuterie, while Flagship Lounges have introduced scan-to-order menus and cheese stations
IHG is offering 10,000 bonus points to members who complete their after-stay survey, with some members receiving up to 20,000. Registration is required to claim the bonus
Effective June 2, 2026, Singapore Airlines blocks the front half of its business class cabin for seat selection unless the passenger holds PPS status or purchased a Flexible or Standard fare. Award and discounted business passengers are restricted to the rear section
Alaska Airlines officially opens its new, $18 million Alaska Lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The 14,000 sq ft space replaces two older lounges and features enhanced dining and PNW-themed decor
Effective June 1, 2026, Lufthansa has ceased releasing first class award availability to all partner frequent flyer programs, a significant shift from the typical 3-day pre-departure window
Delta Air Lines and American Express are updating Delta-branded Amex cards with new benefits and a refreshed look, keeping the current annual fees unchanged
Effective June 4, 2026, primary cardmembers on Delta Amex Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards receive a complimentary second checked bag on domestic Delta flights. The Delta Gold also gains a $120 rideshare credit
A brand new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 (D-ABPQ) with Allegris interiors suffered a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), grounding the aircraft and canceling flight LH450 to Los Angeles
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering up to a 70% bonus on purchased miles through July 7, 2026. The maximum purchase limit has increased to 200,000 points, with bonuses tiered by purchase amount
Alaska Atmos Rewards is running its Global Getaways promotion, offering up to 50% off one-way economy award tickets to select global destinations. The booking window is June 3–6, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 15, 2026
SAS's inaugural flight from Copenhagen to Mumbai diverted back to origin after 8+ hours because final regulatory approval from Indian authorities had not arrived, delaying the route launch
Alaska Airlines is offering up to 100% bonus miles on purchases through July 5, 2026. The effective cost is 1.88 cents per mile at the 100% tier
Lufthansa is restoring free cancellation for Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class Flex fares (including Miles&More awards) effective June 3, 2026, while First Class Flex retains an 800 EUR fee. Lower fare categories see fee reductions by June 10
Citi reduced the transfer ratio of ThankYou points to I Prefer by half effective April 19, 2026. Shortly after, the author's entire Citi credit card portfolio was closed
Effective June 3, 2026, oneworld and Taj InnerCircle launched a reciprocal tier-matching partnership. oneworld Emerald members match to Taj Gold, while Taj Gold/Platinum members match to oneworld Sapphire
Delta is accelerating its LAX hub strategy with new routes to Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Manila (MNL), a launch to Hong Kong (HKG), and increased frequency to Shanghai (PVG) and Auckland (AKL)
Alaska Airlines and Korean Air have filed with the DOT to launch a codeshare agreement, allowing Alaska to place its code on Korean Air flights from Seoul to several Asian destinations
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles&More miles with its €4,850 Prestige membership purchase. The offer ends February 28, 2026, with miles credited within 7 days of payment
BermudAir is launching new winter seasonal routes from multiple US cities to Belize City, Guatemala City, Turks & Caicos, and Anguilla, including service from St. Petersburg
United Airlines is launching four new routes from IAD, EWR, and IAH to John Wayne Airport, Los Cabos, St. Croix, and Tuxtla Gutierrez, with service starting in August and October 2026
Air Canada confirmed its wide-body 777 and 787 fleets will be retrofitted with the new 'Glowing Hearted' cabin standard, featuring privacy doors and 27-inch 4K OLED monitors, with the project starting by 2029
American Airlines is reportedly considering a new wide-body aircraft order, with the Airbus A330neo emerging as a likely candidate alongside the Boeing 787, potentially diversifying its fleet
The Points Guy's 2026 best airlines report ranks American Airlines as the top carrier for lounge access, driven by the Citi Executive Card's Admirals Club membership and guest policies. Delta Air Lines ranked second due to its extensive network and Delta SkyMiles Reserve card…
Bangkok Airways' FlyerBonus program has partnered with Siam Seaplane, allowing members to redeem points for domestic flights to scenic Thai destinations
Effective June 15, 2026, most UberX and Taxi rides in the UK and Ireland will no longer earn Avios for British Airways Club members. Earnings are restricted to Uber Reserve, airport trips, and select premium options
Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure is considering allowing long-haul flights from Milan Linate Airport, restricted to all-premium aircraft with no economy seats, potentially benefiting carriers like La Compagnie
Alaska Airlines is eliminating Atmos points and status earning on basic economy (saver) fares effective August 1 and increasing partner award booking fees from $12.50 to $20 each way starting July 1
Alaska Airlines is eliminating points and status earning on Saver (basic economy) fares for bookings made on/after June 11 for travel on/after August 1, 2026
Delta announced plans to open a second Delta One Lounge at LAX in Terminal 2 in 2027, joining the existing lounge in Terminal 3. Access will be for Delta One flyers and Delta 360 members
World of Hyatt members earn 3,000 bonus points per 3+ night stay at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Select hotels in the Americas, capped at 30,000 points. Offer runs June 1 through July 31, 2026
American Express has removed Qantas Frequent Flyer from its list of Membership Rewards transfer partners, ending the ability to transfer points directly to the Australian airline
American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus when moving Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program. The promotion is highlighted as a flash sale event
Atmos Rewards is raising its partner award booking fee from $12.50 to $20 per passenger per direction, effective July 1, 2026. The fee applies to awards including partner airlines; the Summit Visa Infinite card retains its fee waiver
Lufthansa's Miles&More program is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles through June 30, 2026. Members can buy bundles of 150,000 miles with the bonus applied
Delta Air Lines will launch seasonal nonstop service from New York JFK to Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica, beginning December 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights through April 10, 2027
United Airlines will transition its PlusPoints upgrade system to dynamic pricing in 2027. The article also highlights World of Hyatt's Milestone Rewards, including Miraval Extra Night Awards and Guest of Honor benefits that can be shared with others
Alaska Airlines is raising the fee for booking partner airline awards and will no longer allow earning miles on Saver fare awards
Qatar Airways is offering a 30% bonus Avios on transfers from select hotel and financial partners. The promotion runs from June 1 through June 30, 2026
Flying Blue's June Promo Rewards offers discounted award flights on Air France and KLM. Book by June 30 for travel through November 30, with transatlantic economy fares starting at 18,750 miles
Allegiant president outlines plans to merge Allways Rewards with Sun Country Rewards and expand service from Minneapolis-St. Paul following the $1.5B merger
American Express is offering a targeted deal: spend $2,000+ on Virgin Atlantic flights booked directly through their website to receive a $200 statement credit. Registration required by July 31, 2026
Amex Offers has a targeted deal: spend $1,250+ on ITA Airways flights booked directly via website/app to receive a $225 statement credit. Registration required by July 31, 2026
Lufthansa operated its final flights between Stuttgart and Frankfurt on May 31, 2026, permanently discontinuing the route in favor of Deutsche Bahn ICE rail service
Delta may abandon its Safran Vue seats for A321neos in favor of Thompson Aero VantageSOLO due to ongoing FAA certification issues, potentially altering the business class product on its premium transcontinental fleet
Berkshire Hathaway has re-entered the airline sector by purchasing a stake in Delta Air Lines, marking a return to airline investing after selling its stakes during the pandemic
American Airlines appears to be restricting access to saver award fare buckets (U and T) for nonstop domestic flights within approximately six days of departure, a change that primarily impacts partner redemptions
SkyMiles members get a $25 Uber voucher for every $300+ Delta gift card purchase between June 1 and June 22, 2026. Vouchers expire December 31, 2026
United MileagePlus is offering a 25% bonus on hotel points transfers through June 30, 2026. Registration is required, and members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles
Bilt Rent Day on June 1 offers up to a 125% transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal for Bilt members, with the bonus tier determined by the member's elite status. Members can also pay $150 in Bilt Cash to temporarily upgrade their status for a higher bonus tier
Citi has officially discontinued the Citi Custom Cash credit card. The post also covers new bonuses for Chase Southwest and Wells Fargo Choice Privileges cards, and Amex Hilton spending offers
Boeing CEO and FAA Administrator confirm the 777X will not be certified until 2027, pushing ETOPS validation into next year and delaying commercial entry into service
The Thai government has proposed that Thai Airways increase domestic service to secondary airports like Krabi and Ubon Thani, and open new international routes from Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to these regional destinations
Delta Air Lines is adding twice-daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Vancouver (YVR) using Airbus A319s, effective November 21. This marks Delta's return to the route after suspending it in 2018
Frequent flyers can book cheaper Delta First Class awards by finding partner availability via Air France/KLM or Virgin Atlantic, then upgrading the ticket using Delta SkyMiles through the Delta app
SAS EuroBonus is offering a paid status match for elite members of Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines residing in India. Tiers range from Silver to Diamond with fees from €39 to €159
Hawaiian Airlines will end complimentary economy meals on domestic U.S. routes effective July 1, 2026, replacing them with pre-order paid dining. Complimentary meals remain for flights to/from New York (JFK)
Air Canada's Aeroplan program implements award chart changes effective June 1, 2026. Most flight awards will cost 10% to 20% more, with some increases reaching up to 67%
Lufthansa Miles & More is increasingly aligning its award ticket fee structure with revenue fares, resulting in redeposit fees of up to €1,500 for 'flex' fares, a sharp increase from previous standards
Cathay Pacific permanently closed its Manila NAIA Terminal 3 lounge on May 31, 2026. Starting June 1, eligible premium and oneworld passengers will be directed to the First Meridian Lounge
American Airlines has started blocking last-minute domestic saver award space, reducing availability for bookings made close to departure. Other news includes United CEO dismissing a JetBlue merger and Alaska facing fines for intoxicated passengers
Air Canada Aeroplan elite members can earn double Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on eligible flights between Billy Bishop (YTZ) and Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), or Boston (BOS). Book by June 30, 2026, for travel through August 31, 2026
Air Canada Aeroplan is raising award prices by up to 67% for transatlantic and transpacific routes, effective June 1, 2026
Castlelake is considering taking EasyJet private, with options including selling to Air France-KLM or breaking up the carrier, potentially sparking further M&A interest
Analysis of elite status programs for major OTAs including Agoda, Booking, Orbitz, and Trip.com, evaluating their benefits, loyalty currencies, and value for frequent travelers
Lufthansa's Miles&More program offers up to 60% bonus miles on purchased bundles until May 31, 2026. Prices are approximately 1.09 cents per mile across EUR, GBP, and USD
An Executive Platinum member found a used condom wedged between seat cushions on American Airlines flight AA3835 from Phoenix to El Paso. Customer service acknowledged the issue but offered no immediate compensation
Boston Logan International Airport launches a pilot remote terminal in Framingham on June 1, allowing Delta and JetBlue passengers to check in, drop bags, and clear TSA security 20 miles from the airport before boarding a bus to the gates
American Airlines is updating its policy to have flight attendants prepare the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet, roughly 4-8 minutes earlier than the previous 10,000 feet standard, to reduce turbulence-related injuries
A trip report covering point redemptions on Iberia and Air Canada, including Avios and Aeroplan usage, alongside experiences with baggage delays and flight cancellations in Spain
