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Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, a free-to-play sports prediction contest for SkyMiles members. Users can win Delta gift cards by predicting outcomes of MLB and NFL games while onboard
ASMAWWORLD is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles&More miles with its Prestige membership purchase for €4,850, valid through July 31, 2026
LATAM has detailed the interior of its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring 136 seats in premium economy and economy cabins, with free Wi-Fi for LATAM Pass members. Deliveries begin in Q4 2026
Bilt Points can now transfer 1:1 to Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program, enabling bookings on Philippine Airlines business class to Manila from 75,000 points plus fees
Lufthansa Group is offering select Miles & More co-branded credit cardholders the ability to purchase Frequent Traveller (Star Alliance Silver) status until February 28, 2027, for €650 or 80,000 miles
Cathay Pacific is offering a 10% transfer bonus for Asia Miles to US residents transferring from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, and hotel partners. The offer runs from July 27 through August 28, 2026, with registration required
Japan Airlines will suspend one of its two daily Tokyo (Narita)–Chicago flights effective March 28, 2027. American Airlines will operate the replacement flight under a JAL codeshare
AwardWallet reports a 10% transfer bonus when converting points from various bank and hotel programs to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. The specific end date is not detailed in the provided text
JetBlue is exploring a move from its modern Terminal B to the 1940s-era Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport to leverage lower costs from newly acquired Spirit Airlines slots, pending Port Authority approval
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The limited-time offer ends at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30
American Airlines has added SIXT as a rental car partner, enabling AAdvantage members to earn 2X miles and loyalty points on eligible rentals
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is offering a 10% bonus on point transfers for Canadian residents until August 28, 2026. The promotion requires pre-registration and is capped at 10,000 bonus miles per member
Air Canada is introducing 'Business Class Basic' and 'Premium Economy Basic' fares in key markets. These fares earn 1x Aeroplan points per dollar, accumulate 4x SQC, and restrict eUpgrade usage
Effective August 5, 2026, Delta SkyMiles members must take a qualifying Delta flight to earn miles on Starbucks purchases. Non-active flyers receive a 2-month grace period until October 5, 2026
Porter Airlines is retrofitting its 29 De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with new Expliseat TiSeat 2V seats, LED lighting, and improved padding while maintaining the current 2-2 configuration
JetBlue confirms its new first-class cabin will be named 'BlueFirst' and plans to introduce basic fares with tighter restrictions to first and extra-legroom cabins by end of 2026
Alaska Airlines has activated points redemptions for Philippine Airlines within its Atmos Rewards program, allowing members to book partner awards directly on Alaska's website
Delta permanently discontinues JFK service to Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis, and announces a new nonstop RDU-FMY route starting Nov 21, 2026
JetBlue has named its new domestic first-class product 'BlueFirst' and confirmed a rollout starting in October 2026, with the product expected on most of the non-Mint fleet by late 2027
Turkish Airlines is offering 20% off economy return fares for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026. Passengers must use promo code TIME2FLY when booking between July 27 and August 3
Delta SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all Starbucks purchases starting Aug. 5, 2026, replacing the previous tiered reload structure
Beond Airlines will shift its Malé to Europe flights from Dubai to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International airport starting in December 2026, leveraging pick-up and drop-off rights
A man sneaked onto an Austrian Airlines Embraer E190 at Košice Airport, Slovakia, causing a ~2-hour delay for the Vienna flight after crew discovered him sleeping in the cabin
United CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian to probe a potential merger, following a previous proposal to merge with American Airlines
Turkish Airlines is running a gift miles promotion from July 27 to August 7, 2026. Members gifting miles receive a 1:1 bonus, effectively buying miles at 3 cents each
Cathay Pacific is canceling all Sunday departures from Hong Kong (July 26) due to Typhoon Noul, waiving rebooking and refund fees, and advising passengers to check their status
AwardWallet compiles 42 expiring loyalty promotions across multiple hotel chains (IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, Radisson) and airline programs, including status matches, bonus point offers, and transfer bonuses
Air France-KLM is permanently discontinuing the Flying Blue+ app on July 31, 2026. Members can still access their miles and XP totals, and eligible purchases made before the closure will continue to earn miles
Emirates Skywards members save 25% on miles for economy awards with partners like JAL, United, and Qantas. Bookings must be issued between July 24 and August 9, 2026
Air China adds a new fifth-freedom route from Beijing to Copenhagen to Keflavik (KEF) starting October 26, 2026, operated by an A330-300 with flat-bed business class
Southwest Airlines is adding 19 new routes for the Spring 2027 season, according to Airline Geeks
Qatar Airways is offering 2X Avios to European Privilege Club members who book with promo code JULYPC by July 30 and fly by December 15, 2026
A Kenmore Air de Havilland DHC-3 Otter crashed near Sucia Island, Washington, while attempting an emergency landing on July 23, 2026. All 11 people onboard were rescued, with one in critical condition
Delta's Pacific capacity growth (8%) outpaced yield growth (7%) in Q2 2026, contrasting with United's stronger yield performance. United's CCO noted new Delta competition on LA-HKG is struggling to fill planes
American Airlines flight AA108 from Boston to London diverted to New York due to a gear issue, and its replacement aircraft subsequently diverted to Boston due to an engine problem, leaving passengers back at the origin
Cathay Pacific is increasing fuel surcharges on all routes effective August 1, 2026, citing rising jet fuel prices. Long-haul surcharges rise 41% to HK$1,362 per sector
EVA Air is offering up to a 40% bonus on purchased Infinity MileageLands miles through August 5, 2026. The price is 2.86 US cents per mile, with a 50% cap on using purchased miles for awards
Aerolineas Argentinas plans to lease 20 new jets (6 A330-900neos, 14 737 MAXs) with deliveries starting in 2027, alongside a $65M cabin retrofit for new business class and fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout
Flying Blue's paid status match now includes residents of Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, and adds Air India to eligible airlines. Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China residents are excluded from Platinum tier
A Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER operating from Brussels suffered a dramatic tail strike during a go-around at Cincinnati on July 19, 2026, before landing safely after a second approach. The FAA has launched an investigation
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan confirmed that the airline is actively working on airport lounges, likely to be a perk for future co-branded credit cards, though no launch date or locations are set
AwardWallet compiles active transfer bonuses including 100% bonus on Frontier miles, 30% bonus on Amex to Avios partners, and 50% bonus on Citi to Accor
American Airlines reported an 88% year-over-year profit drop in Q2 2026, earning just $71 million. The carrier updated its full-year guidance to -$0.65 to $0.65 per share, making a 2026 profit unlikely
Southwest Airlines will launch a 'reverse red-eye' flight on its Las Vegas to Honolulu route starting in March, departing LAS at 2:45 a.m. PDT and arriving HNL at 6:10 a.m
Cathay Pacific is reconfiguring its Airbus A321neo fleet to remove seven seats for increased comfort, including better economy pitch and spacious lavatories, with completion expected by end of 2026
Effective July 22, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines introduce 'Back Seat' (economy rear) and 'First Row Seat' (business front) as new paid categories, altering seat assignment pricing and elite access
United and Lufthansa Group are extending reciprocal elite benefits starting July 22, 2026. Global Services members get First Class check-in and free seat selection on Lufthansa Group; HON Circle members get Global Reception and priority boarding on United
All three pilots on BA flight BA276 from Hyderabad to London-Heathrow fell ill with food poisoning; one required emergency surgery after landing
An American Airlines business class passenger on flight AA171 (JFK-LAX) on July 21, 2026, claims he was tricked into swapping seats with a woman whose seat didn't recline, leading to a confrontation over seat entitlement
Qatar Airways is offering up to 12,000 bonus Avios for flights between Doha and Australia. Book by July 29, 2026, for travel until March 31, 2027
Air Astana has filed with the DOT for US operating authority, aiming to launch nonstop flights to the US in 2027 once Kazakhstan secures an IASA Category 1 FAA rating
Etihad Airways signed an MoU with Abra Group to add Avianca as an Etihad Guest partner and expand cooperation with GOL, including potential loyalty reciprocity and codeshare, launching late 2026
BermudAir has disclosed an order for up to 20 Airbus A220-300 aircraft by 2030, marking a significant fleet expansion from its current four Embraer jets
As of July 21, 2026, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members need at least 1,000 miles in their account to search for award availability on the website, blocking free accounts from scouting space
An Icelandair captain's unauthorized low-level flyover of his hometown during his final flight resulted in the captain losing his license for two years and the first officer losing theirs for one year
President Trump has announced the lifting of a 41-year ban on US airlines flying to Lebanon, reversing a policy in place since 1985. While the FAA is ready to implement, actual service launch remains uncertain due to safety and demand factors
United Airlines is terminating senior flight attendants who are selling their lucrative trips to junior colleagues for cash, a practice known as trip trading. The union AFA-CWA reports a significant increase in these terminations and is pushing back on the cases
Qatar Airways has modified its Privilege Club rules, allowing Gold and Platinum members to book award tickets for individuals not on their "My List" by contacting the airline via phone or online call
Alaska Airlines will replace Hawaiian's aging Boeing 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800s for inter-island flights starting in 2028, offering more seats and premium amenities
United and Lufthansa have launched new reciprocal perks for their respective top-tier elite status holders, enhancing the value of premium status on both carriers
JetBlue has won Spirit Airlines' former takeoff and landing slots at LaGuardia Airport, allowing for up to 12 additional daily roundtrips. The airline is also interested in moving operations to the historic Marine Air Terminal for cost savings
Delta is launching nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH) in late 2025. Early seat map data shows very low occupancy for the first few weeks of service
Emirates has unveiled the U-Dream headrest, a multi-way adjustable leather headrest for Economy Class, currently available on three A350s and rolling out fleet-wide by end of 2026
A traveler discovered their Cathay Pacific flight was credited to an unknown American AAdvantage account, not their own, in a complex fraud case involving a Beijing-registered email domain
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank has appeared in the Citi Thank You profile's loyalty program list, leading to speculation that Citi may soon add JAL as a new transfer partner
Delta is offering double SkyMiles on select domestic routes for tickets booked July 21–23, 2026. Eligible members must enroll and fly in Main Classic or Main Extra
Effective July 21, 2026, Aeroplan members can redeem points for Emirates Premium Economy. Additionally, Emirates First Class awards are now limited to Aeroplan 35K status holders
United Airlines is offering triple MileagePlus miles on IHG hotel stays for members who register, valid through September 30
Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000, featuring new Allegris cabins, delivers in early October 2026 and will serve Newark, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo from Munich
Emirates President Tim Clark confirms the airline will not take delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777X airframes, citing significant design modifications and a seven-year delay. Emirates expects its first 777X in Q2 2027
Two SWISS A220 pilots were suspended after flight attendants reported them for excessive drinking during a Geneva layover in May 2026, just before their scheduled departure
A traveler discovered their Cathay Pacific business class flights were credited to an unknown American AAdvantage account rather than their own, revealing a complex fraud case involving a Beijing-registered email domain
American Airlines confirmed it will install its new Flagship Suites on its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners later this year, upgrading the business-class cabin from older lie-flat pods
Citi is offering a 20% transfer bonus for ThankYou Points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The offer runs from July 19 through August 22, 2025
A popular mukbang YouTuber apologized after a video went viral showing him ordering nearly 20 meals during a 15-hour Korean Air Business Class flight, sparking debate over crew burden and passenger etiquette
American Airlines announced three major infrastructure upgrades for its Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) hub, including the construction of its largest-ever Admirals Club, a new premium Flagship check-in lounge, and a grab-and-go lounge in the new Terminal F
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom details a strategy to close the profitability gap with Delta and United, focusing on premium growth, 787-8 cabin retrofits, a new DFW Admirals Club, and a new widebody order
Citi is offering a 20% transfer bonus on Citi ThankYou Points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles. The promotion runs from July 19 through August 22, 2026, allowing 1,000 points to transfer as 1,200 miles
An Israir Airbus A320 was damaged by a tug at London Luton Airport, marking the third such incident in under a year. Israeli authorities suspect foul play and are calling for a UK investigation
Philippine Airlines has signed an MoU with Boeing for up to 20 787-10 Dreamliners, including 15 firm orders and 5 options, with deliveries expected between 2031 and 2034
Qantas International pilots begin a protected-action ballot on July 27, 2026, regarding a potential strike over pay and work-life balance
Azul is offering a 10% to 35% bonus on Blue Points transfers to ALL Accor from July 20 to 22, 2026, with higher bonuses for Signature subscribers and linked accounts
Targeted AAdvantage members can earn 4,000 bonus Loyalty Points for flying four premium cabin flights within 60 days of registration. Registration deadline is July 21, 2026
Delta is offering an unadvertised award sale for roundtrip flights to Australia starting at 25,000 SkyMiles, discovered by Thrifty Traveler Premium
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is offering a 10% bonus on credit card point transfers from American Express, UOB, and Krungthai Bank for members in Southeast Asia, valid through July 31, 2026
A detailed account of transiting Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) on Turkmenistan Airlines, covering security quirks, closed lounges, and Wi-Fi limitations
United Airlines is launching four new or returning regional jet routes from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville, Knoxville, Bentonville, and Omaha, all effective September 24, 2026
A US-based reader details their experience with Wizz Air's unresponsive damaged luggage claim process and receives advice on filing with European transport regulators
A review of a business class flight on Turkmenistan Airlines' ex-Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER from Frankfurt to Ashgabat, noting the sparse cabin and unique entertainment
Southwest Airlines is launching a new 2:45 AM reverse redeye flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL) in spring 2027, arriving at 6:10 AM with a 6hr 25min block time
Aer Lingus is suspending nonstop flights from Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis to Dublin later this year, while Seattle service will become seasonal. The cuts are part of a cost-cutting effort involving 500 job losses
As of July 2026, the Hong Kong MTR Airport Express in-town check-in facility now supports six airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines, allowing passengers to bypass airport counters
Riyadh Air offers 5,000–10,000 bonus Sfeer miles for Economy/Premium Economy travel to/from Málaga or Madrid. Registration required; travel must occur by September 30, 2026
Air Canada is offering 50% bonus Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on eligible fares between Montreal and anywhere in Canada. The promotion is open to all Aeroplan members with no registration required
Accor ALL introduces new conversion partners including Kenya Airways, Telstra, IndiGo, and Amex Canada/HK, while updating rates for Max Miles
Air Canada Aeroplan members earn 2 bonus Status Qualing Credits per $1 spent on Economy Flex fares and higher on domestic segments touching Montreal (YUL). Book by July 22 for travel through September 15
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027, marking its first mainland U.S.-Philippines route
An Air Europa Boeing 787-9 and an Iberia Airbus A321XLR flew at the same cruising altitude on the same airway in opposite directions over the Atlantic, triggering a TCAS resolution advisory on July 10, 2026
Southwest Airlines announced 15 new routes launching in March 2027, adding service to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and expanding presence in Austin, Orlando, Nashville, and Las Vegas
