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Qatar Airways and WestJet, based in Calgary, have started to codeshare each other’s flights
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In recent times, we’ve seen airlines add all kinds of new destinations in Europe, made possible by both booming premium leisure travel demand, as well as aircraft that can economically serve these missions, like the Airbus 321XLR
American Express has launched ALL Accor as a transfer partner for Canadian Membership Rewards cardholders. Transfers occur at a 2:1 ratio, with 1,000 MR points becoming 500 ALL Accor points
Oman is introducing a free 14-day visa for nationals of more than 100 countries to boost tourism. Eligible travelers need a confirmed hotel, insurance, and sufficient funds
Chexy has expanded its partnership with Aeroplan to allow Canadian users to earn 1 Aeroplan point per dollar on mortgage payments for a 1.75% fee, with a new user bonus of up to 7,000 points
Miles & More is offering award sales for round-trip flights to Europe, with economy fares starting at 25,000 miles and business class at 61,000 miles
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, ending the flight attendant strike. Operations are gradually resuming, though full recovery is expected to take several days
Condor will launch daily seasonal nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Frankfurt (FRA) from May 14 to September 12, 2027, operating with Airbus A330neo aircraft
WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations
WestJet's 4,400+ flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a potential work stoppage beginning at midnight on August 2, 2026. The airline has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30 and August 4
Alaska Airlines is offering up to a 100% bonus on purchased miles through August 20, 2026. At the 100% tier, the cost is 1.88 cents per mile. Non-elite members are capped at 150,000 miles per calendar year
IHG Americas summer sale offers up to 30% off for One Rewards members (25% for non-members) on stays through Dec 30, 2026. Booking deadline is July 30, 2026
Effective July 22, 2026, Aeroplan members can book Calm Air awards online via aircanada.com and the mobile app, and combine them with other partners on a single ticket
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
Accor offers up to 7,500 ALL bonus points per stay in Africa, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Book by July 31 for stays through September 13, 2026
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
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
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
American Express and ALL Accor announced a global partnership rolling out in 2026 across 12 countries, offering Amex Platinum members ALL Accor Gold status and a new Membership Rewards points transfer option
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
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
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
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
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a buy-miles promotion from July 16 to July 19, 2026, with bonuses ranging from 40% to 90% depending on purchase size
Hyatt and Air Canada have launched a partnership allowing cross-program point transfers, redemptions, and elite status benefits. Aeroplan members can redeem points for Hyatt free nights starting at 25,000, while Hyatt members can redeem for Air Canada flights
Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank have launched a new preferred partnership featuring reciprocal status match and challenge opportunities for elite members of both programs
Effective July 15, 2026, Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launched a partnership allowing two-way point conversions at a 2:1 ratio, cross-redemptions for free nights and flight certificates, and dual earning on linked Aeroplan credit cards
Chase Ink business cards have three distinct reward structures: Ink Preferred earns transferable travel points; Ink Premier earns cash back; Ink Cash and Unlimited earn cash but can convert to travel points
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in India and added Air India as an eligible airline for matching
Air Canada has launched a new $9+ tax city shuttle in downtown Montreal, operated by Landline, connecting Palais des congrès to YUL for same-day Air Canada flyers
IHG is offering up to 30% off for One Rewards members (25% for non-members) on Americas stays from July 13 to December 30, 2026. Bookings must be made by July 30
Reports indicate SAS CEO Anko van der Werff is the likely next CEO of Air Canada, despite being a non-fluent French speaker, marking a potential shift from the airline's usual internal promotion pattern
Air Canada Aeroplan members can earn 1 mile per C$2 spent at Club Avolta's Hudson and Dufry airport retail locations in North America, with HMSHost dining to follow later this year
Prince of Travel compares the Amex Cobalt and Scotiabank Gold Amex cards, highlighting differences in welcome bonus structures, annual fees, and earning rates for groceries, dining, and transit
Aeroplan members earn 20x points per dollar on Canadian Down & Feather Company products via the eStore from June 29 to July 12, 2026
Air Canada Express flight AC7664 (EWR-YHZ) diverted to Boston on June 24, 2026, after the captain suffered a seizure mid-flight; the first officer executed an emergency landing
Flying Blue members earn double miles on up to two segments on Air France and KLM flights from the US, Canada, or Mexico. Book between June 25 and July 23, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026
Effective July 2026, Marriott Bonvoy members will earn 10 base points per dollar and full elite night credits at Series hotels in the US, Canada, and Greater China, while other regions will earn 5 points and 0.5 elite nights
British Airways and Porter Airlines have launched a new codeshare agreement effective June 24, 2026, allowing BA customers to book 17 Porter destinations across Canada under a BA flight number
British Airways and Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement effective July 8, 2026. BA customers can now book 17 Porter destinations in Canada, with BA Club members earning Avios and tier points
A family of four with US permanent resident status was wrongly denied boarding on Alaska Airlines due to a visa document-check glitch, rebooked six hours later in coach, and kicked off their next flight over a seat dispute
Aeroplan eStore is offering up to 10x points on select Amazon categories during Prime Day, running June 23–26, 2026. Eligible shoppers also enter a contest to win 1,000,000 points
IHG One Rewards members can save 25-30% off Best Flexible Rates at select properties worldwide. Bookings must be made by June 28 for stays between June 26 and August 9, 2026
Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer
IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points through July 16, 2026, lowering the cost to 0.5 cents per point for purchases of at least 5,000 points
Porter Airlines has nearly tripled in size over three years, adding US routes to Austin and Nashville and opening a new base at Montreal's MET airport
Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation have inaugurated Montreal's new secondary airport, MET (YHU), on June 16, 2026. Porter will operate nonstop flights to 11 Canadian destinations using Dash 8-Q400 and E195-E2 aircraft
United Airlines is building a new 25,000-square-foot United Club at SFO Terminal 2, featuring a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. The lounge is expected to open by the end of 2026
Air Canada has opened its first dedicated lounge, a 97-seat Air Canada Café, at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Access is granted via Aeroplan Elite 50K+, premium cabin tickets, or specific Aeroplan co-branded credit cards
United MileagePlus has removed the restriction that pooled miles could only be redeemed for United-operated flights. Members can now use pooled miles for award travel on over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance carriers
Hilton Honors is offering a 100% bonus on point purchases through July 24, 2026, with the purchase limit raised to 240,000 points per calendar year
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue paid status match for US and Canada residents ends June 13, 2026. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways are no longer eligible sources
The Canadian government announced a jet fuel tax holiday and a liquidity loan facility to help airlines weather fuel volatility. WestJet strongly opposes the move, arguing it distorts the market compared to US competitors who avoided similar bailouts
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
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…
LoyaltyLobby compiles current bonus points and rate offers across six major hotel programs for June 2026, including Best Western's 1,000 points/night, Choice's 8,000 points for two stays, and GHA's double D$ on select brands
Best Western is offering promotions through July 2026, including up to 10,000 bonus points and 1,000 bonus points per night for members
Uber introduces fixed-price shuttle services in four U.S. host cities and a $4.99 Travel Pass for rides and food, valid for 14 days starting June 1
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
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
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
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%
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
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
Air Canada is offering double Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on new bookings for three Billy Bishop (YTZ) US routes. The targeted promotion runs for bookings made May 29–June 30, 2026, with travel through August 31, 2026, capping at 5,000 bonus SQC per member
Marriott International signed an agreement with day-access platform ResortPass to offer pool, spa, and lounge day passes at select global properties, announced May 27, 2026
Effective June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt will allow Explorist, Globalist, and credit card members to book award nights up to 13 months in advance, one month earlier than the standard window
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
Scene+ points program is now active at over 1,400 Shell stations across Canada, replacing AIR MILES. Linked Scotiabank and Tangerine cards offer instant savings and bonus points through mid-2027
Choice Hotels is offering a 40% bonus on purchased Choice Privileges points, bringing the cost to approximately 0.74 cents per point
IHG One Rewards members can save 25-30% off Best Flexible Rates at select properties in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Bookings must be made by May 31 for stays between May 29 and July 12, 2026
EVA Air is offering up to 30% off miles purchases for Infinity MileageLands members through June 10, 2026. The price per mile is 2.8 cents, with a 50% usage cap on awards
Best Western Rewards members earn 5,000 bonus points for every two qualified nights (up to 20,000 total) on stays through September 7, 2026. Registration is required, and bookings must be made by May 10
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can buy Avios with up to 50% bonus through May 25, 2026. Bonuses scale with purchase volume, starting at 20% for 3,000+ miles
Accor extended its ALL Americas sale, offering up to 40% off and 2X/3X points for stays between June 4 and December 17, 2026. Booking must be completed by May 21, 2026
United Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop service from San Francisco to Sapporo starting December 11 and adding daily year-round service from Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo-Narita beginning October 24
Fairmont is offering 20% to 30% off stays at select properties worldwide. Bookings must be made by September 15, 2026, for travel between May 18 and December 30, 2026
Ernst & Young Canada released a report on loyalty system fraud that was later found to be largely AI-generated, containing broken links, fake sources, and inconsistent data
World of Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus on purchased points until July 27, 2026. Buying at least 3,000 points yields an effective cost of 2.17 cents per point
Rove Miles has added Aeroplan as its 18th transfer partner, offering a 25% launch bonus on transfers through June 6, 2026. Transfers are 1:1 with a 2,000-mile minimum
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a buy-miles promotion from May 14 to May 31, 2026. Purchases of 30,000+ miles earn a 75% bonus, with lower tiers for smaller amounts
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
Accor offers 1,000 bonus ALL points for linking accounts with Qatar Airways by May 24, 2026, and completing a stay by July 11, 2026
Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date
Roundup of limited-time hotel loyalty promotions for May 2026. Best Western offers 1,000 bonus points/night globally. GHA has multiple D$ bonuses and status matches. Other programs include Choice, Hyatt, Radisson, and Wyndham offers
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
CBC News investigation finds WestJet swapping in grounded aircraft to claim 'unforeseen maintenance' as the cause for cancellations, thereby avoiding mandatory cash compensation under Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations
Delta extends its complimentary snack perk for Delta SkyMiles Amex cardholders through June 30, 2026. Eligible cardholders can redeem a free snack on Delta Sync Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft on flights over 900 miles within the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean