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ICE agents arrested a Vietnamese national at Las Vegas Airport (LAS) on July 13, 2026, but fled mid-arrest due to a crowd, leaving him with one cuff. He was later arrested at LAX
Marriott Bonvoy members with linked Emirates Skywards accounts can earn 5,000 bonus points for one eligible paid stay. The offer runs from July 15 through September 30, 2026
Best Western Rewards members earn 2,000 bonus points per stay plus up to 20% off at participating Georgia hotels for stays between July 16 and October 16, 2026
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
Choice Privileges has raised point costs for additional hotels in Japan, following an earlier increase in early June. Rates now range from 10,000 to 30,000 points per night for affected properties
Avianca is offering up to a 130% bonus on purchased LifeMiles through July 24, 2026, with tiered bonuses based on purchase volume. Base price is 3.3 cents per mile, lowering effective cost to 1.43 cents with the top tier
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
AutoCamp is waiving its $75 per-stay pet fee at all U.S. locations throughout August 2026. The promotion allows up to two dogs per reservation with an 80-pound weight limit
Chase updated its eligibility rules to allow cardholders to hold both the Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve simultaneously, enabling those with the Reserve to apply for and earn the Preferred's 100,000-point welcome bonus
Marriott Bonvoy updated its Best Rate Guarantee terms, removing the commitment to contact claimants if more information is needed. Users must now monitor claim status on the website
Aer Lingus is officially cutting routes to Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis from Dublin, along with up to 500 jobs, to meet parent company IAG's 12-15% operating margin target
American Airlines is recovering 25,000 AAdvantage miles from the business bonus offer, though some recipients received a 5,000-mile apology credit
Delta has announced a new fare class called Delta Basic Business & First, expanding its premium cabin offerings beyond traditional First and Business
TSA and CBP have launched 'One Stop Security' (skipping security re-check) with UK partners and 'International Remote Baggage Screening' (direct bag transfer) with Australia and South Korea partners on select airline routes
ALL Accor members can earn 1,000 to 7,500 bonus points per stay in Europe and North Africa for stays through September 13, 2026. Registration is required by July 31
American Express and British Airways hosted a 25th-anniversary Avios flight for Amex co-branded cardholders from New York. The booking page crashed due to high traffic, causing errors for members who preregistered
Hilton Honors terms effective July 15, 2026 clarify Yotel earns points on room rate only, rename Event Planner to Group & Event Bonus, and note point purchases may take 48 hours
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Terminal D opened on July 16, 2026. It features a whiskey lounge, wellness zone, and dining from Encina, accessible via Priority Pass or $100 day pass
Lufthansa Group is officially rebranding its Miles & More loyalty program as 'Lufthansa Group Miles & More' to strengthen central group identity, with visual updates planned by end of 2026
Chase offers a 100% transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards for transfers completed by July 31, 2026, followed by a 70% bonus through August 31, 2026
American Airlines is offering up to a 100% bonus on AAdvantage mile purchases until July 22, 2026. The maximum 100% bonus applies to buying 500,000 miles at 1.88 US cents each
IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on point purchases through July 16, 2026, with points costing 0.5 US cents each
Andaz Lisbon, the brand's first property in Portugal, has opened in the Baixa district. The hotel features 170 rooms and is part of World of Hyatt
Allegiant Air flights are now bookable on Expedia under an exclusive one-year distribution agreement. While fares are visible, extras like bags and seats must be purchased directly on Allegiant's site
Citi clarified that only the legacy Citi ThankYou Mastercard will lose JetBlue TrueBlue as a transfer partner effective September 20, 2026, while other no--fee cards retain access
American AAdvantage is offering up to 50% off purchased miles from July 15 to July 22, 2026. The tiered bonus structure allows members to buy up to 500,000 miles (increased from the standard 300,000 cap) during the promotion
Rove has added Qantas Frequent Flyer as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. A limited-time 50% bonus runs through August 14, 2026, making 1,000 Rove Miles equal 1,500 Qantas Points
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
SAS relaunched its European business class product in October 2025. On ATR aircraft, business class is the last row of economy with no recline, shared space, and prepacked dining
Delta and United launch new service to Moab's Canyonlands Field (CNY) on Oct. 6, 2026, via SkyWest. Delta flies to SLC (seasonal), United to DEN
Asiana Mileage Plan members are losing Star Alliance earning and redemption benefits as the airline exits the alliance in December 2026, with full program integration into Korean Air delayed by antitrust regulators
Rove is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Frontier Airlines Miles and a 50% bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer points, effective July 3, 2026
United MileagePlus is offering up to a 45% discount on purchased miles from July 14 through August 20, 2026. Eligibility varies by member, with best pricing requiring a 30,000-mile minimum purchase
IHG is offering up to 30% off stays at participating Asia-Pacific hotels from July 22 to December 18, 2026. IHG One Rewards members get an extra 10% off if they book by August 3
Marriott Bonvoy is offering 20% off Escapes for stays between July 24 and August 9, 2026, in select regions excluding Greater China. Non-members receive 15% off
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members can get 30% off award miles for Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seats on SQ and Scoot flights for travel August 1–31, 2026. Booking is open through July 31
Air New Zealand will retrofit its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with new Collins Aerospace Elevation reverse-herringbone business class seats featuring doors, starting in March 2027
DoorDash DashPass members get $50 off $100 grocery orders at Kroger on July 15, 2026, for the first 80,000 users. Valid on delivery orders only
Brazilian carrier Gol has launched its first flights to New York JFK from Rio de Janeiro and announced upcoming long-haul routes to Lisbon and Orlando with specific start dates in 2026
Select ALL Accor members can earn 2,500 bonus points for a 2+ night stay in Europe or North Africa. Offer is limited to the first 1,500 registrants who book by August 31 and stay by September 14, 2026
Hilton Honors has launched its partnership with Explora Journeys, allowing members to earn 10 base points per dollar and redeem points for luxury cruises, along with status-based perks like welcome parties and private transfers
Frontier Airlines announced plans to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in early 2027. The airline has not confirmed if the service will be free or paid, though it aims to be the first US carrier to manage the system directly
Choice Privileges is offering a buy points flash sale with up to 45% off, bringing the cost to roughly 0.57 cents per point. The promotion runs through July 20, 2026, with a 6,000-point minimum purchase
United Airlines will outfit its new Airbus A321XLR jets with a row of economy seats featuring a guaranteed open middle seat, debuting later this year
Aegean Miles+Bonus members will earn up to 50% fewer miles on Thai Airways premium cabins starting July 15, 2026, with business class earnings dropping from 200%/150% to 125%/110%
Southwest Airlines has detailed how A-List status members will receive priority boarding under its new assigned-seating system, with changes effective December 14, 2025
Chase has launched an improved welcome bonus on the World of Hyatt Credit Card. New members can earn up to 75,000 points after spending $15,000 in the first 6 months
Wyndham Rewards members earn 2X points and save 25% on Caesars stays booked by Sept 11, 2026, with an extra 5,000 points for 3+ night stays. The transfer limit to Caesars is also doubled to 60,000 points
Hyatt’s Unbound Collection property ‘The Barai’ has officially opened in Hua Hin, Thailand, transitioning from an integrated part of the Hyatt Regency to a standalone luxury hotel with 14 room types and 9 suites
Delta executives revealed that its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, arriving in 2031, will feature over 50% premium seating, a significant increase from the 30% on current 767s
American Express is discontinuing the Old Blue Cash card. Chase is updating the Sapphire Reserve dining credit scope and removing phone protection from the Freedom Flex. SoFi launched the Smart Card
IHG and Chase launched a spend bonus for IHG co-branded cards: earn 5,000 bonus points on $2,500 spend from July 6 through September 30, 2026
ALL Accor and IndiGo BluChip have launched a reciprocal points conversion partnership. Members can convert 3,000 ALL points to 2,000 BluChip miles, and 6,000 BluChip points to 1,000 ALL points
Marriott Bonvoy members are reporting an issue where eGift cards cannot be unlocked for payment on the app and website, despite previous updates resolving similar crashes
Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus when moving Citi ThankYou Points to Preferred Hotels & Resorts I Prefer, valid through June 15, 2026
Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed an MoU for a codeshare and Etihad Guest loyalty partnership, allowing members to earn and redeem miles on Fastjet flights starting August 24, 2026
Delta One lie-flat business class seats are available to 10 European destinations for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees, with availability extending through July, August, and September 2026
IHG One Rewards members can earn 10,000 bonus points for every 2 nights stayed at participating Ruby Hotels from July 24 through October 21, 2026, with registration required
Accor has extended its ALL Meeting Planner double points offer for events in North and Central America through December 31, 2026. Members earn 2x reward points on eligible bookings
World of Hyatt is rolling out Early Award Night Access, allowing elite members and credit card holders to book select award nights before general availability
The DHS is launching 'ICE Air,' a government-owned but contractor-operated deportation fleet, with a target launch by July 2027. The initial fleet includes six Boeing 737-700s and two Gulfstream G650ERs
The Thai aviation industry has rejected a government proposal to collect a 300-500 Baht tourism levy via airline ticket sales, citing back-office system limitations and difficulty tracking passenger nationality for Thai citizen reimbursements
Air France and KLM have expanded their Advance Seat Reservation fees to include award tickets and most long-haul routes, including those to North America, with exemptions for elite members and Business Flex passengers
Etihad Airways has increased cash upgrade fees to The Residence on its A380 fleet by 50-100% across key routes like London and Paris
Hilton Diamond status is being resold for approximately $13 in China through the Didi ride-hailing V8 membership partnership, allowing buyers to bypass normal earning requirements
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
IHG One Rewards members earn 2X base points on qualifying dining spend at participating outlets in Southeast Asia and South Korea from July 1 through August 31, 2026
American Express updated Centurion Lounge access rules effective July 8, 2026. Guests must now be on the same flight, and connecting passengers face a five-hour layover cap
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
Flying Blue is offering up to a 45% discount on purchased miles through July 28, 2026, with rates ranging from 1.68 to 1.98 cents per mile depending on volume
Hilton has debuted Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, its first LXR property in Hawaii, following a $100M renovation of the former Trump International Hotel
British Airways cancelled flight BA254 from Bridgetown to London-Heathrow after crew members got drunk at their crew hotel, affecting up to 336 passengers
Accor is raising prices for ALL Signature subscriptions effective August 10, 2026. The update applies automatically to renewals, with specific new monthly rates listed for Essential, Discover, and Explorer tiers
The EU has pushed the launch of its ETIAS travel authorization system from the fourth quarter of 2026 to 2027, citing technical issues with the parallel EES biometric entry system
American Airlines has raised the AAdvantage mile cost for First Class awards from the US to Asia 1 and 2, with business class pricing also showing volatility
The American Express Gold Card is offering up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points for $8,000 in spend within the first six months, a valued offer as of July 2026
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
TPG highlights 7 new hotel openings for 2026, including Andaz Lisbon and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve, detailing points redemption rates for each property
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
Southwest has opened applications for its new Rapid Rewards Debit Card, issued by Sunrise Banks. It earns points on purchases, offers a 2,500-point welcome bonus, and counts toward Companion Pass
Iberia Plus members can save 10% to 30% on Avios awards to/from Madrid in all cabins. Book by July 23 for travel between July 9 and September 30, 2026
New Rakuten members referred by existing users can earn $50 cash or 5,000 Bilt points on a $50 purchase through September 30, 2026
Delta is adding new nonstop leisure service to Fort Myers and Glacier Park from its Austin focus city, alongside a 85% increase in departures over three years and a new terminal Sky Club
Explora Journeys' loyalty program has expanded its partnership with Hilton Honors, allowing members to earn 10 base points per dollar spent on cruise fares and redeem points for sailings
A Bonvoy member redeemed 212,000 points for a stay at Four Points Flex London Euston, ending up in an 8-square-meter 'pod' room, highlighting the program's use of partner brands for redemptions
Delta is introducing 'basic' versions of its premium cabins (Basic Business, Delta First Basic, Delta Premium Select Basic) with tighter restrictions, including loss of Delta One Lounge access for Basic Business and reduced SkyMiles earning
A case study finds Delta Stays offers the best adjusted price ($302) for a paid hotel stay when the user is logged in as a Delta Elite member, leveraging $200 rebates per person
World of Hyatt updated its terms and conditions to add several new hotels to the list of properties ineligible for Suite Upgrade Awards
Hyatt announced the Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom will open in late 2027 in Zimbabwe, featuring 245 rooms and World of Hyatt earning/redemption capabilities
Accor offers 40% off suites at participating Greater China hotels for stays through September 30, 2026. Bookings must be made by August 31 with a minimum 2-night stay
Marriott Bonvoy has increased award costs across many properties, with highest-tier rates up ~13% year-over-year. Luxury brands like St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton saw the largest hikes
RBC Avion is offering a 15% transfer bonus to American Airlines AAdvantage miles from August 1 to August 31, 2026. Transfers of at least 5,000 points qualify
Delta has formally introduced 'basic' fare bundles across all classes of service, including business and first class, effective July 8, 2026. These unbundled fares exclude perks like advance seat selection, lounge access, and free changes
Hilton announced that the W South Beach will close for renovation later this summer and reopen as Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach in winter 2027, marking the brand's debut in the market
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
Marriott Bonvoy has quietly increased award night costs by an average of 5-10% across its network, marking a mild but widespread devaluation of points
American Express is offering transfer bonuses: 30% to Virgin Atlantic through July 31 and 20% to Hilton through July 14
Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members can transfer points to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank with a 20% bonus through August 22, 2024
The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has officially opened in Kenya's Solio Game Reserve. The all-inclusive property features 19 tented suites and is bookable for 212,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
