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Holders of IHG, Accor, and Shangri-La points can transfer to Virgin Velocity with a 30% bonus, enhancing the value of hotel points for airline awards
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
American Airlines has relaunched its AAdvantage status match offer for Spirit Free Spirit elite members, granting temporary Gold status with a path to higher tiers via Loyalty Points
Effective May 20, 2026, Emirates Skywards increases miles required for First, Business, and Premium Economy awards by 15%. It also introduces one-way Business Saver Classic Rewards at 50% of the return fare price
Hyatt's new dynamic award chart is live, replacing the old fixed chart with five pricing tiers: Lowest, Low, Moderate, High, and Top. Some properties have shifted to higher categories, increasing point costs for standard and peak nights
Citi is sending targeted 5x spending offers for American Airlines AAdvantage miles and ThankYou Points, capped at 2,500, valid through July 31, 2026
Emirates is retrofitting its high-density Airbus A380s, replacing first class with a 56-seat premium economy cabin and increasing business class to 76 seats, reducing total capacity to 569
Targeted Amex Offers provide 1,000-1,200 Membership Rewards points for Amazon spend, valid through July 19, 2026
GHA Discovery members earn bonus Discovery Dollars by staying at four different Pan Pacific or PARKROYAL properties before December 30, 2026. Registration required
Hyatt is raising award prices, marking the final window to book at current rates. Hilton free night certificates are becoming more valuable at all-inclusive resorts, while AA flight pricing varies significantly across partner programs
American Express cardholders can earn bonus points, miles, or hotel points by referring friends via personalized links. Offers vary by card and account, with examples including 10,000 points for Blue Business Plus and Delta Gold
Finnair Plus members can purchase Avios directly through the airline's website with a bonus of up to 50% available through May 22, 2026
Air New Zealand is selling Skynest economy bunk beds on JFK-Auckland flights starting late December. The pods cost $495 for a four-hour block
Accor's paid ALL Accor+ Explorer membership is expanding to the UAE, allowing members to use Stay Plus free nights and access dining discounts in the region
JetBlue and United Airlines have activated reciprocal elite benefits for their TrueBlue and MileagePlus members, including priority boarding, free checked bags, and preferred seating on partner networks
Qatar Airways has enabled Privilege Club members to redeem Avios for flights on Philippine Airlines worldwide, with business class pricing ranging from 18,000 to 154,500 Avios one-way
Riyadh Air begins selling public tickets for its Riyadh-London service on July 1, 2026, ending its employee-only operational phase. Business class fares start around $4,930 roundtrip
Chase offers an additional 10 points per dollar spent on up to $1,500 per month when using Paze at checkout for eligible Sapphire and Freedom cards, valid through December 31, 2026
IHG One Rewards members can choose between earning 2,000 bonus points every 2 nights or 8,000 bonus points every 4 nights on paid stays from May 20 through August 31, 2026. Registration is required
JetBlue is cutting five of its 12 year-round routes from Newark (EWR) effective July 8, 2026, including services to Aruba, Cancun, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Tampa
Accor offers 25% off stays (20% + 5% for members) in APAC, MEA, and the US. Booking deadlines are June 29 for Pacific and July 31 for other regions; stays valid through September 30, 2026
Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus when moving Citi ThankYou points to Preferred Hotels and Resorts I Prefer. The promotion allows users to boost their point balance for hotel redemptions
A side-by-side comparison of the Atmos Rewards Summit and Citi/AAdvantage Globe cards, detailing their respective welcome bonuses, annual fees, earning rates, and key perks like lounge access and companion certificates
IHG is offering a 100% bonus on point purchases, effectively costing 0.5 cents per point, valid through June 6
Wells Fargo has expanded its Autograph card benefits by adding travel transfer partners, allowing points to be moved to airline and hotel loyalty programs at 1:1 ratios (with some exceptions), offering better redemption value than the standard 1 cent per point
The Chase Ink Business Premier Card offers a $1,000 cash back welcome bonus after spending $10,000 in the first three months. It is a cash-back only card with a $195 annual fee
Emirates extends Skywards tiers and pauses miles expiry until June 30, offers 20% bonus miles, and lowers qualification requirements until August 31. Etihad extends rebooking and lowers criteria. Qatar extends tiers and updates flexible rebooking policies
Landline and Massport open a remote TSA screening terminal in Framingham, MA, for Delta and JetBlue passengers starting June 1, with bus service to Boston Logan
France's official 'Palace' hotel distinction list updates on June 2, 2026. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris, and Hotel du Palais Biarritz will lose status, while new additions are expected
Hilton Honors is launching 12 unique road trip experiences across the U.S. for just 250 points each. Packages drop May 26 on a first-come, first-served basis via the Hilton Honors Experiences platform
A viral United Airlines customer service interaction reveals that the 'Agent on Demand' chat feature allows agents' background audio to be heard by customers even when the customer is muted, raising questions about staff training and tech
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card offers a $100 annual Splurge Credit usable at 1stDibs, AAdvantage Hotels, Future Personal Training, and Live Nation. Cardholders must register and select up to two merchants
Thai Immigration warns that Trip.com and other OTAs are selling fake Fast Track vouchers for Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Only official AOT services or Elite Visa holders have valid priority access
Citi ThankYou points in the US are transferring to I Prefer Hotel Rewards with a 30% bonus from May 17 through June 13, 2026, yielding 2,600 points per 1,000 transferred
W Sardinia has officially opened with 157 rooms, starting at 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. The opening coincides with Delta's first nonstop JFK-Olbia flights beginning May 20, 2026
Rakuten has changed its Bilt points conversion ratio for non-elite members from 1:1 to 2:1, meaning they earn half as many Bilt points for the same cash back amount
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Card includes four annual Admirals Club passes. Passes are per calendar year, valid for primary member plus companions, and exempt from capacity controls
Delta's A321neos featuring lie-flat Delta One seats are delayed until 2028 due to seat certification issues, pushing back the premium narrowbody product rollout
GHA Discovery members earn double DISCOVERY Dollars on stays at Almanac Hotels. Bookings must be made by August 15, 2026, for stays completed by December 31, 2026
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when transferring points to Southwest Rapid Rewards. The promotion runs from May 15 through June 5, 2026, with unlimited transfers allowed
Delta has confirmed plans to introduce a premium 'Business Class Plus' product on its new Airbus A350-1000s and retrofitted A330s, offering extra space at the bulkhead
To celebrate the Amex Gold Card's 60th anniversary, eligible cardmembers can earn statement credits for Clear+ memberships and Clear Concierge services through July 30
United Airlines pilots received a memo confirming that Panasonic Wi-Fi is saturated and often unusable on long-haul flights over the Pacific. This is a capacity issue, not a contract termination
Royal Caribbean Group launches the Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature card, a $99 annual fee card earning 4x points on its three cruise lines, with redemption for onboard credit and discounts
Singapore Airlines offers 30% off KrisFlyer award tickets on select routes for June 2026 travel. Book by May 31, 2026, for flights between June 1–30
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
Hilton has introduced Diamond Reserve, a new elite tier above Diamond, requiring $18,000 spend or 80 nights. It offers dedicated support, guaranteed 4 p.m. checkout, and confirmed upgrades
Emirates Skywards has updated its mileage calculator to reflect changes to award costs for classic and upgrade rewards, effective May 20, 2026
Chase Travel is testing a Price Match Guarantee for prepaid hotel stays, allowing eligible cardholders to claim the difference if a lower rate is found within 24 hours of booking
Qatar Airways has updated its travel schedule through September 16, 2026, confirming restart dates for Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda (July 15), Bogota (July 22), and Caracas (July 26)
A Chinese national was arrested and given a lifetime ban from Thailand after kicking and damaging an automated exit immigration gate at Bangkok's Suvarnabhemi Airport for failing to accept his passport
Hyatt's Miraval brand has opened its first international property, Miraval the Red Sea, on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, as of May 15, 2026
Qatar Airways changes its tier extension policy effective June 1, 2026. Tiers expiring Feb 28–May 31 get fixed extensions (12 months if 90%+ Qpoints, 3 months if less), while post-May extensions become discretionary based on operational recovery
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
Capital One Venture X Business offers 150K miles after $30K spend in 3 months. Venture Business offers up to 150K miles after $30K spend in 6 months
JW Marriott's first all-inclusive resort, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, is now accepting reservations for its fall opening in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Asiana Airlines will cease to exist as a separate brand on December 17, 2026, fully integrating into Korean Air. This marks Asiana's exit from Star Alliance and move to SkyTeam
IHG offers double points and nights through August; Hilton provides up to 15,000 bonus points and buy-points sales; GHA features multiple cash bonuses and status matches
Mastercard opens its own branded lounge network, Taste by Priceless, in Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City, offering a la carte dining to World Legend cardholders
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines have officially merged, with Sun Country's loyalty program set to merge into Allegiant Allways by May 2028. The combined entity operates 195 aircraft serving nearly 175 cities
Choice Privileges has ended its partnership with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, effective May 12, 2026. Members can no longer earn or convert points to these programs
Accor ALL members can book up to 35% off stays at participating Accor hotels in Europe/North Africa and Ennismore hotels worldwide. Booking deadline is May 17, 2026 for stays between July 3 and September 7
Select Hilton Honors members can register to earn up to 15,000 bonus points for 5 stays within 6 months. Registration deadline is December 31, 2026
United Airlines is offering a Buy Miles sale valid through June 24, 2026, providing discounts up to 50% or bonuses up to 100%. The offer caps purchases at 50,000 miles per 90-day period and 200,000 annually
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
Delta chose Amazon's Leo network over Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi, citing branding control. United is rolling out Starlink to its entire fleet by end of 2027, potentially giving it a multi-year connectivity advantage
Thrifty Traveler has released a free Google Docs and Excel tracker for over 50 top travel cards, helping users monitor statement credits and recoup annual fees
A traveler redeemed 19,000 IHG points for a last-minute stay at the Garner Hotel Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest, citing it as a reasonable value compared to the original Hyatt reservation
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
Flying Blue offers up to 45% off or 80% bonus on purchased miles, valid through May 31, 2026. Elite members can buy up to 300,000 miles per transaction
Leading Hotels of the World is offering up to 100% bonus points on purchases through June 12, 2026. Buying 30k-50k points costs 6 cents each, allowing redemption at 8 cents for a 25% discount
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
GHA Discovery is selling DISCOVERY Dollars at a 15% discount ($0.85 per D$) from May 12 to June 2, 2026. The currency is valid for 24 months and can be used for stays, dining, and spa services
American Express is offering eligible Business Platinum and Business Gold cardholders up to $300 in annual statement credits for ChatGPT Business subscriptions, with enrollment required
SAS offers 25% off standard award miles for economy, premium economy, and business class flights to/from Scandinavia. Book by May 19, 2026 for travel between May 12 and September 30, 2026
Choice Privileges members earn 8,000 bonus points for every two qualifying stays, up to 32,000 points total. Registration is required by July 6, 2026, with stays completing by July 7, 2026
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members must now have recipients added to their Friends & Family or My List pools to redeem Avios for their flights
Accor+ Explorer dining benefit dropped from 50% to 30% off food starting Oct 1, 2025. Specific venues like Elysium Noosa Resort and The Atrium Lounge have varying discounts or exclusions for 2026
IHG is offering up to 20% off public rates and an additional 10% for IHG One Rewards members on stays in Asia-Pacific. Bookings must be made by June 9, 2026, for travel between May 19 and December 20, 2026
Tiffany Funk has been appointed as the new Head of Flying Blue, the loyalty program for Air France, KLM, and Transavia, succeeding Ben Lipsey who moves to SVP Loyalty, Digital & Data
RBC is offering a 30% transfer bonus on RBC Avion points to British Airways Avios, valid from May 11 through June 19, 2026. The effective transfer rate is 1:1.3 with a minimum transfer of 10,000 points
Chase is offering targeted United credit cardholders 10,000 MileagePlus miles for adding one authorized user. The offer ends June 30, 2026, with no spending or registration required
Hyatt's Brand Explorer awards a free night at a Category 1-4 hotel for every five unique Hyatt brands stayed at, with ongoing accumulation for lifetime members
Air France-KLM is considering renaming its parent holding company to reflect its growing portfolio beyond the two legacy carriers, with 'the Blue Group' cited as a working title
Accor is offering a 20% discount on new ALL Signature yearly subscriptions and a 15% discount for lapsed members from May 11 to 19, 2026. The subscription includes elite-qualifying nights and bonus ALL points
Accor ALL members earn double points on up to five 2+ night stays in the Americas and Brazil. Stays must be booked by August 8, 2026, and completed by September 8, 2026
Weekly update on Gulf carrier operations during the Iran war, covering tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route adjustments for Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad
American Airlines announced that a new Flagship Lounge is coming to Miami, after which the existing Flagship Lounge will be converted into part of the Admirals Club. No specific timeline or details have been provided yet
The American Express Gold Card now offers up to 100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after spending $8,000 in the first six months, an increase from the previous 60,000-point standard offer
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders have a limited window to claim their 10% anniversary bonus. Additionally, a 15% back promotion on grocery and restaurant purchases is currently active
The JetBlue Premier Card offers 100,000 TrueBlue points after $5,000 spend. Valued at $1,350, it carries a $499 annual fee and Priority Pass lounge access
World of Hyatt has extended its new hotel bonus offer through July 31, 2026, granting 500 bonus points per night at 44 participating properties with varying expiry dates
Alaska Airlines plans to install premium economy cabins on its Boeing 787s and Hawaiian's Airbus A330s starting in 2028, alongside a new 40,000-square-foot premium lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IHG One Rewards has enabled a new 'Multiply Your Points' module allowing members to multiply recently earned points by up to 12X for a fee, with discounts up to 35% off the base price
