9 signals tagged Los Angeles.
Alaska Airlines has opened a new exclusive check-in facility at Seattle-Tacoma Airport for Atmos Titanium members and Business Class Suite travelers, featuring private security access and a concierge. Additional lanes are planned for other key hubs and international markets
Affects Alaska Airlines loyalty members and route planners.
Fiji Airways is suspending its nonstop Nadi-Dallas service starting September 7, 2026, due to high fuel costs and changing demand. Impacted passengers will be rerouted to existing US West Coast destinations
Affects 2 airline programs (American Airlines, Fiji Airways).
Two months into the Iran War, Gulf carriers report stabilized but reduced operations. Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad have extended elite tiers, flexible rebooking policies, and adjusted route schedules through mid-2026
Affects 3 airline programs (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways).
Qatar Airways resumes daily service to Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) starting April 23, 2026, and Damascus (DAM) on May 1, 2026, as part of its phased operational recovery
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
World of Hyatt is implementing category changes for 2026, with new award prices taking effect on May 20. Members should book eligible stays before this date to lock in current rates
Affects 8 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways...). Spans 22 hotel programs (Alila Mayakoba, Andaz 5th Avenue, Andaz Capital Gate...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.
Hawaiian Airlines officially became the newest member of the Oneworld alliance on April 23, 2026, following its ownership by Alaska Airlines. This integration allows seamless miles earning, redemption, and elite benefits across the alliance network
Affects 7 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
Qatar Airways has brought forward the restart of Dubai and Sharjah services to April 23 and delayed Los Angeles service to June 7. The airline also extended flexible rebooking and refund policies until September 15, 2026
Affects 2 airline programs (Emirates, Qatar Airways).
Lufthansa has begun retrofitting its Airbus A380 fleet with a new business class cabin featuring Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats. The first plane entered service on April 23, 2026, with the full fleet expected to be reconfigured by mid-2027
Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners.
Norse Atlantic is suspending its flights to Los Angeles, citing surging fuel costs as the primary reason for the route cut
Affects Norse Atlantic loyalty members and route planners.
