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SIGNALactive LAST UPDATE5 minutes ago SOURCES10 monitored Monday · May 4, 2026
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25 signals tagged lounge.

17 hours ago merged from 1 report

Marriott Launches Two New Co-Branded Credit Cards in Brazil with Bradesco

Marriott and Bradesco have launched two new credit cards in Brazil: the Bradesco Horizon Visa Infinite (earning United miles and Marriott points) and the Bradesco Marriott Bonvoy Visa Infinite (pure Marriott earning)

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects United Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Marriott Bonvoy elites and award redeemers. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
United Airlines/Marriott Bonvoy/credit card/airline/hotel/elite status
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1 source → LOYA
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Thursday merged from 1 report

United Rolls Out Polaris Business Class Branding on Select Domestic Flights

United has rebranded its forward cabin on select domestic transcontinental and Hawaii flights as Polaris business class, effective immediately. This change grants eligible passengers access to United Polaris Lounges

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 3 airline programs (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines).
American Airlines/United Airlines/Polaris/United Club/Hawaii/policy change
1 source → OMAAT
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Wednesday merged from 1 report

Etihad Guest Status Match: Silver for Economy, Gold for Business on Flights via Abu Dhabi

Etihad offers a status match for travelers flying from Asia and the Middle East via Abu Dhabi. Book a return economy ticket by April 30 to earn Silver status; book business to earn Gold. Travel must occur between April 16 and July 15, 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 3 airline programs (Emirates, Etihad, Etihad Airways).
Etihad/Etihad Airways/Etihad Guest/Abu Dhabi/Asia/Middle East
1 source → LOYA
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Wednesday merged from 1 report

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Card Offers 200,000 Bonus Points Through May 13, 2026

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex Card is offering 200,000 bonus points for spending $6,000 within six months. The offer is valid for applications through May 13, 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

Relevant for Marriott Bonvoy elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.
Marriott Bonvoy/Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card/American Express/credit card/hotel/loyalty program
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Apr 24 merged from 2 reports

Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance

Hawaiian Airlines officially joined the Oneworld Alliance on April 23, 2026, becoming the third US-based carrier in the alliance alongside Alaska and American Airlines

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 7 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
Alaska Airlines/American Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/British Airways/Atmos Rewards/Oneworld
Multiple sources
2 sources → LOYA·OMAAT
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Apr 20 merged from 2 reports

Amex Offers: Spend $400 on Marriott, Get $100 Back (Targeted)

Targeted Amex Offer offers $100 statement credit for spending $400+ on Marriott stays. Valid for bookings made between April 8 and July 22, 2026, at participating U.S., Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico properties

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 3 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM). Spans 15 hotel programs (Design Hotels, EDITION, Hilton Honors...). Card-issuer angle via American Express.
Air France/Air France-KLM/KLM/Design Hotels/EDITION/Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
Multiple sourcesHigh signal
2 sources → OMAAT·DOC
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Apr 16 merged from 2 reports

United Airlines Restricts Polaris Lounge Access for Many Star Alliance Partners

United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 15 airline programs (ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand...).
ANA/Air India/Air New Zealand/All Nippon Airways/Austrian/Brussels Airlines
Multiple sourcesHigh signal
2 sources → LOYA·OMAAT
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Apr 14 merged from 1 report

Capital One Launches Venture Business Card, Replacing Spark Miles

Capital One has replaced its Spark Miles card with the new Venture Business card, featuring a $95 annual fee, up to 150,000-mile welcome bonus, and new travel/credit perks

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects JAL loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Capital One Miles/Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/Capital One Spark Miles/Capital One Venture Business/Capital One Venture X Business
1 source → OMAAT
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Apr 13 merged from 1 report

United Launches 'Basic' Polaris Business Class with Major Restrictions

United has introduced tiered 'Basic' Polaris fares in select markets, restricting seat selection, lounge access (no Polaris Lounge), and status qualification metrics compared to standard business class

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 2 airline programs (Lufthansa, United Airlines). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
United Airlines/MileagePlus/Polaris/Transcontinental/loyalty program/policy change
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1 source → OMAAT
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Apr 10 merged from 1 report

American Express to End Lufthansa Lounge Access for Platinum and Centurion Cardholders

American Express will cease Lufthansa lounge access for Platinum and Centurion cardholders effective October 1, 2026, ending a roughly seven-year partnership

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects Lufthansa loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express.
Lufthansa/Delta Sky Club/Escape Lounges/Lufthansa First Class/Lufthansa Senator/Plaza Premium Lounges
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1 source → LOYA
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Apr 8 merged from 2 reports

Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Now Includes US & Canada Residents

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

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 17 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
Air France/Air France-KLM/American Airlines/Asiana Airlines/Austrian Airlines/British Airways
Multiple sourcesHigh signal
2 sources → LOYA·LOYA
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Apr 4 merged from 2 reports

United Introduces No-Frills Basic Fares for Long-Haul Business & Premium Economy

United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 9 airline programs (Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Austrian...).
Air Canada/All Nippon Airways/Austrian/Brussels Airlines/Discover Airlines/Lufthansa
Multiple sourcesHigh signal
2 sources → LOYA·OMAAT
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Apr 1 merged from 2 reports

Amex Centurion Lounge Coming To Boston Logan Airport, Opening 2029

American Express officially announced a new 20,000 sq ft Centurion Lounge in Terminal C at Boston Logan, with an expected opening in 2029 after a two-year delay from the original 2027 target

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects American Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase.
American Airlines/Amex Centurion Lounge/Centurion Lounge/Sidecar by Centurion Lounge/American Express Platinum Card/Amex Business Platinum
Multiple sources
2 sources → OMAAT·OMAAT
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Mar 30 merged from 1 report

American Airlines to Add Citi Branding to Admirals Club Entrances Starting April 2026

American Airlines will display Citi logos at Admirals Club entrances starting in April 2026, beginning in Chicago, Dallas, LA, and Miami, as part of its exclusive credit card partnership with Citi

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects American Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase, Citi.
American Airlines/Citi/policy change/airline/credit card/lounge
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1 source → OMAAT
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Mar 9 merged from 1 report

Royal Jordanian Offers Status Match to oneworld Sapphire for $149

Royal Jordanian is matching elite status from select airlines and hotels to its Gold Sparrow tier (oneworld Sapphire) for $149. Hotel status matches to Sapphire are limited to March 9-15, 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 9 airline programs (Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Lufthansa...). Spans 2 hotel programs (Langham Hotels, Preferred Hotel Group).
Lufthansa/Middle East Airlines/Royal Jordanian/TAP Air Portugal/Turkish Airlines/Langham Hotels
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Mar 4 merged from 1 report

American Express Launches 'Sidecar' Lounge Concept in Las Vegas

American Express has opened its first 'Sidecar by Centurion Lounge' in Las Vegas (LAS) Concourse D. This boutique space targets passengers with flights departing within 90 minutes, offering a speakeasy-inspired experience with small plates and cocktails

WHY IT MATTERS

Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
Amex Centurion Lounge/Sidecar by Centurion Lounge/Amex Centurion Card/American Express/Las Vegas (LAS)/policy change
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Mar 3 merged from 1 report

Plaza Premium Opens Two Lounges at DFW Terminal D, Including First US First Lounge

Plaza Premium is opening two lounges at DFW Terminal D on March 9, 2026: a standard lounge and the first US Plaza Premium First Lounge. The First Lounge costs $45 for standard access holders and serves as a contract lounge for several international carriers

WHY IT MATTERS

Affects 7 airline programs (Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase.
Air France/Air France-KLM/American Airlines/EVA Air/Emirates/Finnair
1 source → OMAAT
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