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IHG One Rewards members can now earn Payback points for stays at participating hotels worldwide by changing their earning preference, earning 1 point per 2 euros spent
Finnair Plus members must have account activity within 18 months or their points expire at the end of that month
Star Alliance has opened a new 1,400 sqm lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3, featuring a 700 sqm outdoor garden and 24-hour access for eligible passengers
Emirates is installing free Starlink Wi-Fi across its Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets, aiming for full fleet coverage by mid-2027. The service is free for all passengers, regardless of Skywards status
British Airways is downgrading up to 130,000 Executive Club members who were incorrectly told their 2026 status was renewed due to a technical glitch, despite not meeting earning criteria
United Airlines has extended its Buy Miles promotion through May 4, 2026, offering up to 50% off. The purchase limit is now capped at 50,000 miles per 90-day period
IHG One Rewards members can book up to 40% off stays at Iberostar properties in Europe and North Africa. Book by April 29 for stays through April 2027
Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad report stabilized operations two months after the Iran conflict began, with specific tier extensions, flexible rebooking policies, and route ramp-up schedules detailed for each carrier
Accor offers 2,500 bonus points per stay for ALL Platinum, Diamond, and Limitless members. Book No Flex rates between April 12 and July 12, 2026, with registration deadline April 30
Air Canada Aeroplan is increasing award costs by 10-20% for most routes, with some seeing increases up to 67%, effective June 1, 2026
IHG and Chase offer 2,000 to 6,000 bonus points for spending $500 to $4,000 on select cobranded cards between April 22 and June 25, 2026. Registration is required by June 25
Hilton Honors backdated a T&C update to April 24, 2026, creating specific terms for citizens residing in Mainland China. These terms mandate prior notice of material program changes and govern disputes under Chinese law
Qatar Airways is resuming daily flights to Dubai and Sharjah starting April 23, 2026, and launching daily service to Damascus on May 1, 2026, as part of its phased operational restoration
The Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard is offering 75,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 in the first five months, an increase from the previous 65,000-mile offer
British Airways discovered a technical issue caused up to 130,000 Club members to retain status they didn't earn. The airline is contacting affected members to apologize and reinstate correct tiers
Wyndham Rewards is giving 15,000 bonus points for a 5+ night stay at Hawthorn or WaterWalk Extended Stay. Book by June 30, 2026, and complete stay by September 30, 2026
Dusit Gold members can get the second (or third) night free on stays through December 20, 2026. Public booking window is April 25–27, 2026, via dusit.com
World of Hyatt is adjusting its award category chart, with changes taking effect on May 20, 2026. Members should review affected properties to plan redemptions before prices shift
The Chase Aeroplan Credit Card offers 75,000 bonus points after $4,000 spend. A limited-time 20% transfer bonus to Aeroplan runs through April 30, 2026, allowing cardholders to stack offers
Lufthansa is crediting 300 HON Circle, 100 Senator, and 35 Friend & Family points to Miles&More members due to recent workforce strikes
Conrad Athens The Ilisian has officially opened in April 2026, replacing the former Hilton Athens. The property features 278 keys, multiple dining outlets, and a spa
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
Emirates extends its flexible cancellation and rebooking policy for flights until April 30, 2026, offering one free date change for tickets issued on or after April 2. Additionally, Skywards member tiers are extended and miles expiry is paused until June 30, 2026
Lufthansa Group is launching a new 'Economy Basic' fare class for short and medium haul flights that excludes full-size carry-on bags. The change applies to bookings made from April 28, 2026, for travel starting May 19, 2026, across the entire Lufthansa Group network
Marriott Bonvoy is offering a promotion on purchased points through June 23, 2026. Eligible members can receive up to a 30% discount or a 40% bonus on purchases of at least 2,000 points
British Airways is offering a 40% bonus on purchased Avios through its direct portal until April 27, 2026. The promotion applies to purchases of 2,000+ Avios, with a cap of 200,000 base points per calendar year
Tangerine has launched its first paid annual-fee card, the Rewards World Elite Mastercard, offering 30,000 Scene+ points for $3,000 spend in 90 days. The card features a $120 CAD annual fee and integrates with the Scotiabank-owned Scene+ loyalty program
Marriott Bonvoy is offering a 40% or higher bonus on points purchases with an increased annual limit of 150,000 points through June 23, 2026. Points cost 0.89 cents each
Starting May 19, 2026, Lufthansa Group's new Economy Basic fare includes only a personal item, excluding carry-on bags. Star Alliance Gold elites retain carry-on privileges
Air France and KLM are offering 10,000 bonus Flying Blue miles on paid economy tickets booked from Canada to Europe. Booking window is April 22 to May 3, 2026, with travel valid through September 30, 2026
Qatar Airways has moved its Dubai and Sharjah restarts forward to April 23, delayed Los Angeles service to June 7, and extended flexible rebooking/refund policies through September 15, 2026
Lufthansa has begun retrofitting its Airbus A380 fleet with new Thompson Aero Vantage XL business class seats, replacing the older product. The first aircraft entered service today, with the full fleet expected to be completed by mid-2027
GHA Discovery members earn a D$5 bonus on eligible stays at participating Green Collection hotels when booked and consumed between April 22 and May 31, 2026
Qatar Airways is expanding its network, resuming service to over 150 destinations by June 16, 2026. Specific new or resumed routes include Alexandria, Kinshasa, Luanda, Marrakesh, Port Harcourt, and Seychelles with defined start dates
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are exploring an expanded partnership that could see Alaska join their long-haul joint ventures, including transpacific and transatlantic routes
SkyTeam has unveiled its new flagship lounge in Frankfurt's non-Schengen Terminal 3. The 550 sqm facility seats 126 guests and offers premium amenities for eligible passengers
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 officially opened on April 22, 2026, with airlines transitioning from Terminal 2 in phases from April 23 through June 9, 2026. A new SkyTeam lounge is confirmed in the non-Schengen area
IHG One Rewards and ANA Mileage Club announced a partnership launching after October 2026. Benefits include status matching for ANA elites, two-way point transfers, and double-dip earning on select ANA flights to Japan
British Airways is extending The Club membership for one year to members who haven't met the official flight criteria, a move to maintain elite membership numbers
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 70% bonus when transferring points to IHG One Rewards. The promotion runs from April 1 through April 30, 2026, with unlimited transfers allowed
As of April 22, 2026, Hawaiian Airlines has retired its historic 'HA' IATA designator code, replacing it with Alaska Airlines' 'AS' code for all flight numbers, marking a major step in the post-merger integration
Marriott offers 20% off Escapes for Bonvoy members and 15% for non-members on stays May 1–17, 2026. Book by Sunday; advance booking required 5 days prior
IHG is offering 25-30% off Best Flexible Rates at select properties for stays through June 7, 2026. Bookings must be made by April 26, 2026, via IHG channels
Chase Ultimate Rewards members can redeem points at 2.5 cents each at 10 select The Edit hotels, a significant boost over the typical 1.65-2 cent value
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles members can redeem 2K–12K miles one-way on HK Express flights. Book by April 23 for travel between April 28 and September 22, 2026
Qatar Airways is offering double Qpoints on business and first class fares for Privilege Club elites and select Burgundy members. Booking window is April 16–22, 2026, with travel valid through June 16, 2026
American Airlines is rolling out a new program to score flight attendants based on customer experience surveys, operational contributions, and delay codes, marking a shift in crew performance evaluation
Alaska Air Group and Bank of America have extended their multi-year co-branded credit card agreement, pledging new cards, refreshes, and increased investment in the Atmos Rewards lounge program
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
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian suggests the brand is pivoting from a transactional points program to an 'experience platform,' citing guest complaints about objectification. This commentary accompanies confirmed May 2026 award devaluations of up to 67% and category changes
GOL Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and New York (JFK) starting July 8, 2026, operated by Wamos Air using an Airbus A330-200
Cathay Pacific is reopening its renovated The Wing First Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport on April 22, 2026, featuring new spa booths and workspaces
Cathay Pacific's refurbished First Class lounge, The Wing, First, reopens at Hong Kong International Airport on April 22, 2026, with access restricted to Diamond members and First Class passengers
Marriott Bonvoy elite members get 40,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas stays of 2+ nights with $2k+ spend. Book April 20-26 for stays through Jan 3, 2027
Accor's ALL Signature Explorer and Absolute tiers now include ad-free HBO Max as a selectable monthly streaming benefit, alongside Disney+
Lufthansa is permanently removing its CityLine subsidiary from the flight program effective immediately, while also grounding A340-600s and B747-400s later this year due to high fuel costs and labor disputes
Minor Hotels and NH Hotels are offering up to 35% off for GHA Discovery members. Book by April 26 for stays between April 27 and September 30, 2026
Citi is offering a 25% bonus on transfers to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club from April 19 through May 16, 2026. The transfer ratio improves to 4:1, potentially yielding ~2.0 cents per point in value
Amex US offers 15,000 MR points for $700 spent at Leading Hotels of the World (ends July 31) and $100 statement credit for $500 spent at Preferred Hotels (ends July 8)
Marriott Bonvoy has updated its terms and conditions to promise advance notice of material adverse changes to program benefits, but only for members with Chinese citizenship residing in mainland China
Qatar Airways is expanding its network with new services to San Francisco (June 11), Seattle (April 16), and several European and Asian destinations, bringing total destinations to over 120 by mid-June
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is offering 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The card carries a $199 annual fee
Lufthansa and its unions are pausing strikes for next week to begin negotiations, ending a week of near-total grounding. The airline also suspended Cityline operations immediately
Finland's Market Court ruled that Finnair's requirement to file EC 261 compensation claims within two months is not unlawful, as EU regulation leaves deadlines to national law. This aggressive window applies only to Finnish passengers
Hilton offers 20-25% off stays for Honors members booking via app or website. Americas stays valid through Jan 2027; Asia-Pacific through March 2027. Booking ends June 1
Strawberry Hotels offers 5-night summer passes for €450 (budget) or €600 (standard) for stays between June 18 and August 24, 2026, in Scandinavia and the Baltics
Targeted Amex Offer earns 15,000 bonus Membership Rewards points for spending $700+ at Leading Hotels of the World properties. Valid for stays booked between April 17 and July 31, 2026
United Airlines is reportedly offering free Wi-Fi across its fleet, including on planes with Viasat and Panasonic systems, without an official announcement
Etihad offers Silver or Gold status for new or low-tier members booking return flights from Asia/Middle East to Abu Dhabi between April 16-30, 2026, with travel through July 15
A German traveler successfully sued KLM/Air France for a €3,300 taxi fare after multiple cancellations left no viable flight or train options to reach his connecting flight in Paris
Lufthansa will retire its last four A340-600s and ground two 747-400s in October 2026, with full 747-400 retirement by 2027. Nine A350s will move to subsidiary Discover Airlines
Qatar Airways extends its flexible rebooking and refund policy for flights between Feb 28 and Sept 15, 2026. Passengers can make free date changes until Oct 31 or receive refunds for impacted/canceled flights
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
Through May 3, 2026, InKind is offering an improved referral bonus where referrers get $50 and new users get $25 off dining purchases of $50+
SAS is offering 30% off economy and business award tickets for travel between April 15 and May 31, 2026. Booking deadline is April 19, 2026
KLM is testing a buy-on-board catering model on select European routes from March 29 to April 25, 2026, offering preordered meals and paid options alongside complimentary drinks
Etihad extends free rebooking and refund eligibility for tickets issued by Feb 28 until June 15, 2026. Additionally, a no-change-fee policy applies to bookings made from March 6 for travel until March 31, 2027
American Airlines has fully rolled out Lavazza coffee across all cabins and lounges, replacing previous offerings with the Italian brand's premium blends
Lufthansa faces five consecutive days of strikes as pilots and flight attendants stage overlapping walkouts from April 13-17, causing widespread cancellations at its German hubs
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer offers 30% off award tickets to select Asian and Australian destinations. Bookings must be made by April 30, 2026, for travel May 1-31, 2026
Lufthansa Group pilots will strike April 13-14, 2026, grounding most flights departing from Germany. Eurowings pilots strike only on April 13. Middle East routes remain largely unaffected
GHA Discovery members earn triple Discovery Dollars on eligible stays at JA Resorts in the UAE from April 15 to May 31, 2026, with total earnings ranging from 12% to 21% based on status
Avianca Lifemiles is offering a tiered bonus on purchased miles through April 28, 2026, with eligible members receiving up to 160% extra miles. Buying 200,000 miles yields 520,000 total for roughly $6,600, or 1.27 cents per mile
The Trump Administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to require banks to collect proof of citizenship from account holders, potentially impacting bank bonuses and fees
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
American Airlines has launched a new program allowing private jet customers to purchase elite status directly, marking a shift in its AAdvantage loyalty rules
Air New Zealand will launch Skynest, a paid economy bunk bed product, on its Boeing 787-9s starting November 2026 on the Auckland-New York route, with bookings opening May 18, 2026
Air Canada has revealed details for new business class products on its upcoming A321XLR and 787-10 aircraft, including Signature Plus Suites and a new standard business class based on the Collins Aurora platform
Air India will use a customized Airbus-designed first class suite for its new A350-1000s, abandoning the original Safran Unity plan due to supply chain issues
IHG One Rewards members get the third night free on Premium Rooms and Suites at participating Asia-Pacific resorts. Book by May 1, 2026 for stays through December 31, 2026
Hyatt Regency Kyoto will close on May 9, 2027, as owner Orix demolishes the building to construct a new hotel, likely reopening by 2029/2030
Accor's ALL Signature subscription product has begun awarding elite-qualifying nights in addition to its standard award and qualifying points, a change first observed on April 9
Qatar Airways is adding service to 27 new destinations by mid-June 2026, including Seattle, San Francisco, and Geneva, bringing its total network to over 120 cities
Delta announced plans to retrofit its entire Airbus A330-200/300 fleet with new Thompson Aero Vantage XL business class suites featuring privacy doors and 24-inch 4K monitors. The first aircraft will be reconfigured in early 2027
Delta has officially announced that its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will feature the Thompson Aero VantageNOVA business class suite, debuting in 2027 with a 1-2-1 layout and enhanced amenities
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
Today only (April 13, 2026), shoppers can earn 3.5-4x bonus miles on eligible Apple purchases through Alaska, American, Delta, and United shopping portals
Accor ALL members can earn double points on eligible meetings and events at Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and EMBLEMS brands. Registration is required before the event
Accor is offering up to 15% off yearly ALL Accor+ Signature subscriptions for sign-ups between April 13 and 17, 2026. The Absolute tier includes 1,000 status points and 5,000 bonus ALL points monthly
Air India is retrofitting its Boeing 787-8 and 777-300ER fleets with new cabins, including a new premium economy product. The first reconfigured 787-8 enters service on the Delhi-London route in May 2026
