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AwardWallet reviews the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex card, evaluating its value proposition for business travelers
Hilton Honors members can start earning and redeeming points at Yotel hotels beginning July 15, 2026. Members will earn 5 points per dollar on eligible stays
The Chase Sapphire Preferred now earns 3x Chase Ultimate Rewards points on vacation homes booked directly with Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com, and Vacasa
The W Hotel South Beach is closing in mid-August 2026 to undergo renovation and rebrand as a Waldorf Astoria, opening in late 2027, shifting the property from Marriott to Hilton
Air France has opened its new lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 as of July 7, 2026. The 750 sqm facility features a Clarins spa, a dedicated La Premiere section, and access for SkyTeam Elite Plus members
Qatar Airways offers double Avios and up to 10% off base fare for bookings made by July 15 using code JULYPC, with travel valid through December 15, 2026
Accor is running a refer-a-friend promotion for ALL Accor+ Explorer memberships through August 28, 2026. Both referrer and referee receive a local F&B voucher, with values varying by country (e.g., AUD 50 in Australia, SGD 40 in Singapore)
American Express US Membership Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when transferring to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from July 1 through July 31, 2026
Copa Airlines begins rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi in July 2026, with full fleet coverage by Q1 2027. Unlike most Starlink partners, Copa will charge for economy Wi-Fi, offering it free only to business class, elites, and Starlink subscribers
Effective June 30, 2026, World of Hyatt Explorists, Globalists, and primary credit cardholders can book free night awards 14 months in advance, gaining a one-month head start over standard members
Qatar Airways Holidays stopover packages are operated by TUI, not the airline directly. Bookings made via the Qatar Airways website may face restrictive third-party change policies and limited airline support
IHG One Rewards has stopped monitoring its email address for customer support, directing members to phone, fax, or an AI chatbot for non-urgent inquiries like applying elite certificates
American Express now allows cardholders to view all linked Membership Rewards accounts across different logins in a single interface
JetBlue announced that its new 'Blue First' first-class cabin will roll out across its fleet starting in late 2026, marking a significant upgrade to its premium cabin product
A traveler reports receiving a meager, packaged breakfast (corn flakes, cheese, roll) in United First Class on a ~4-hour domestic flight to SNA, suggesting a potential product downgrade or inconsistency on non-hub routes
The Points Guy highlights luxury hotels with notable turndown services, including The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and Atlantis The Royal, as examples of properties where points redemptions offer premium experiences
Hilton Honors updates its Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) partnership for July 2026, adding 10 properties and removing 4. Only stays booked via Hilton are eligible for points and elite credits
Italy air transport sector strike on July 5, 2026, with protected flights between 7-10 AM and 6-9 PM, plus most long-haul services. EC 261 duty to care applies
Chase is changing the transfer ratio for Chase Sapphire Preferred to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3. Cardholders who applied before June 15, 2026, retain the 1:1 rate until October 1, 2026
United MileagePlus members can now recover deleted travel segments in the Trips timeline; the action now hides the segment rather than removing it permanently
ASmallWorld is offering 300,000 Lufthansa Miles and a fast track to Hilton Diamond status. The promotion is supported by a June 26, 2026 deadline for related Earthquake Relief miles earning
Chase has announced the Q3 Pay Yourself Back categories for its Ultimate Rewards cards, valid through September 30. Rates vary by card, with Chase Sapphire Reserve offering 1.5 cents per point for qualifying charities
World of Hyatt has extended its 500 bonus points per night promotion for stays at select new hotels through October 31, 2026, covering 36 properties globally with varying offer periods
Lufthansa Miles&More is offering up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles bundles through July 31, 2026. The offer is for selected members' first bundle purchase only
IHG confirms that Confirmable Suite Upgrade certificates can only be applied to standard entry-level suites, excluding specialty suites with Club Lounge access or enhanced features
Scotiabank has updated welcome offers on its Scene+ credit card suite. The Platinum Amex now offers up to 100,000 points, the Gold Amex up to 50,000, and the Passport Visa offers up to 80,000 points, all available through November 1, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy offers an unpublished status challenge: stay 8 nights for Gold or 16 nights for Platinum within roughly 3-4 months. Status is valid through the end of the following year
Effective July 1, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines are charging Economy and Premium Economy passengers (excluding Flex fares and Senator/HON Circle members) to change their assigned seats during online check-in. Fees are dynamic
TSA is transitioning from the Known Crewmember (KCM) program to the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program between June 22 and September 30, 2026. CMAP is TSA-controlled, uses biometrics, and costs $19 per crew member
Wyndham launches a new $395 premium card and refreshes its lineup, while Hyatt adds a new 45,000-point top tier to its award chart effective September 15. Chase also reduces its Pay Yourself Back bonus on Sapphire Reserve from 25% to 20%
Accor and H World Group announced an expanded partnership effective June 29, 2026, allowing reciprocal booking, earning, and status recognition between ALL and H Rewards members across China, Europe, and the Middle East
Rove has added Frontier Miles as a transfer partner, offering a 1:1 transfer ratio with a 25% bonus (1:1.25) for transfers made through July 31, 2026
EU leaders are holding an urgent meeting with airlines after the rocky rollout of the Entry and Exit System (EES) caused massive airport backups and delays across Europe
Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders can get Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for 3 months, with a fast track to retain it through February 2028 by staying 3 paid nights within 3 months. Registration is open until September 30, 2026
Kroger Rewards members can now redeem 100 points for $1 off groceries, in addition to the existing fuel discount option. This provides a guaranteed minimum value of 1 cent per point for non-gas shoppers
World of Hyatt is rolling out a new dynamic award chart where hotel categories no longer dictate fixed point costs but instead serve as boundaries for dynamic pricing, similar to Hilton and Marriott
GHA Discovery is running a promotion from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering double Discovery Dollars on eligible stays in Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Members must register before their stay and book direct
IHG One Rewards Key Account members can earn up to 10 bonus elite night credits on paid stays from July 1 to September 30, 2026. Awards and Points & Cash nights are excluded
JetBlue is rolling out 'Blue First,' a new domestic first-class cabin, on all non-Mint aircraft starting in October 2026, with full fleet completion expected by late 2027
IHG One Rewards members save 15% on points or cash for stays of three nights or fewer at select new or renovated hotels through December 31, 2026
Delta's pilot union (ALPA) launched deltapilotscare.com to explain operational issues to customers, subtly blaming management for "unacceptable" reliability while highlighting pilot efforts and DOT complaint rights
Air Canada Aeroplan members can earn 1 mile per C$2 spent at Club Avolta's Hudson and Dufry airport retail locations in North America, with HMSHost dining to follow later this year
ALL Accor members earn 1,000–5,000 bonus points per stay (2+ or 5+ nights) in A/E/ME/Asia through Sept 13, 2026. Accor+ subscribers earn 1,500–7,500. Registration required by July 31
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can book select international and Hawaii destinations at up to 50% off in Economy with miles. Travel must be between September 1 and November 15, 2026, with bookings required by July 4
Alaska Airlines has updated its Atmos Rewards status match challenge, allowing Silver, Gold, and Platinum status matches from competitors like Delta and Frontier. The challenge requires flying 5k-20k miles to maintain status, with validity depending on initiation date
Marriott International has announced a global agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to become its new beverage partner, ending a 34-year partnership with PepsiCo. The timeline for rollout is not yet specified
Rove has added Frontier Airlines as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. A 25% transfer bonus is available through July 31, 2026
Marriott and United are offering a cross-earning promotion for elites: register to earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on United flights and bonus United MileagePlus miles on Marriott stays
Accor raises the price of its ALL Signature subscription to 9,120 BRL (~€1,531) for new sign-ups effective July 1 and renewals from August 1. Early sign-ups retain preferential rates
Delta Air Lines is launching three new routes: EWR-LAX in April 2027, and seasonal AUS-RSW and LGA-MLB flights this winter
Chase has updated its Pay Yourself Back categories for Q3, removing grocery and pet stores from the 1.25 cents per point tier and capping public transit and gas at 1.2 cents per point for Sapphire Reserve holders
American Express is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors, allowing members to receive 2.4 Hilton points for every 1 Amex Membership Rewards point transferred
Frontier Airlines is offering a 100% bonus on miles purchases through July 10, 2026, bringing the cost to approximately 1.61¢ per mile
American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Amex Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club from July 1 through July 31, 2026. Transfers are typically instant
Marriott Bonvoy is offering 25,000 bonus points for booking 5-night or longer vacation packages through Vacations by Marriott during July 2026
Marriott International has started a phased global rollout of Coca-Cola products, ending a 35-year partnership with Pepsi. The change affects guestrooms, restaurants, and lounges across the portfolio
Capital One is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Capital One Miles to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands. The promotion runs through July 31
Malaysia Airlines launched a paid status match for Air India Maharaja Club and Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles elites, offering Enrich Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers for USD 89–349
Capital One is offering a 30% bonus on transfers to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands from July 1 to July 31, 2026. The transfer ratio improves from 1,000:750 to 1,000:975
United Airlines is overhauling its co-branded credit card portfolio, adding new perks and increasing annual fees, effective March 16, 2026
American Airlines is launching a 3,700 sq ft grab-and-go lounge, Provisions by Admirals Club, at JFK Terminal 8 by the end of 2026, featuring Lavazza coffee and meal boxes for club members
American Airlines has introduced a new Provisions by Admirals Club concept at New York JFK Terminal 8, featuring the airline's first barista coffee bar and grab-and-go food options
Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs remains scarce one month after the June 1 disappearance, with dynamic pricing in Miles & More now the primary booking option
American Airlines will launch nonstop service from Naples, Florida (APF) to Charlotte (CLT) on December 2, 2026, with AAdvantage redemptions starting at 8,500 miles one-way
American Express is surveying cardholders on potential revamps to the Hilton Business Card, including a fee increase to $195–$395 and new benefits like a $150 business services credit and Gold status
Delta has opened Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, a 4,000-square-foot space with 75 seats. Phase 2 completes in 2028, and a new Sky Club opens in 2027
Emirates is rolling out its next-generation lounge concept globally, with Munich and Frankfurt already updated and Manchester, Mauritius, and Istanbul scheduled for 2026
Prince of Travel compares the Amex Cobalt and Scotiabank Gold Amex cards, highlighting differences in welcome bonus structures, annual fees, and earning rates for groceries, dining, and transit
Hyatt's Globalist elite status includes the 'Points Advance' benefit, allowing members to book a stay using points they don't yet have, provided they earn the required amount before checkout
Hilton Honors members earn 2,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles for one stay through Sept 13, 2026. Registration closes July 31
Alaska Airlines has not yet launched its promised 250% partner business class miles bonus, which was originally slated for 'later in 2026,' leading to confusion for members who booked tickets expecting the higher rate
IHG is offering a 12% discount on the cash portion of Points & Cash bookings for IHG One Rewards members. Bookings must be made by July 27, 2026, for stays through August 10, 2026
United Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service from Denver (DEN) to Providenciales (PLS) starting Dec. 19, 2026, operating Saturdays through April 24, 2027, on Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft
Delta is offering a year of New York Times All Access with the purchase of a $500+ Delta gift card. This deal allows SkyMiles members to effectively get NYT access for free while securing future flight funds
American Express will stop allowing transfers of Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest effective June 30, 2026
June 29, 2026 is the final day Amex cardholders can transfer Membership Rewards points to Etihad Guest, as the airline is leaving the transfer partner network
Aeroplan members earn 20x points per dollar on Canadian Down & Feather Company products via the eStore from June 29 to July 12, 2026
Details on obtaining Delta Sky Club access via Amex cards, including visit limits, $75k spend thresholds for unlimited access, and pay-per-visit pricing
Marriott Bonvoy guarantees Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador members a welcome gift at check-in; if missed, members are entitled to $25-$100 cash compensation depending on the brand
American Airlines has introduced the 'AAdvantage Gold Pass,' a new paid elite tier for frequent flyers, though the article questions if the benefits justify the cost
American Airlines is expanding its premium lounge network with new Flagship Lounges in Charlotte and Miami, and new Admirals Clubs in Austin, Chicago, and Nashville, alongside a Philadelphia Flagship Lounge opening
Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco, TX, targeting families with children ages 3-9. The property features themed lands and hotel packages with park admission
Minor Hotels offers a 3rd night free stay at participating properties in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Book by July 31, 2026, using code CMBCKP0626 for stays until December 31, 2026
Link ALL Accor and Azul Fidelidade accounts between June 29 and July 4, 2026, then book a stay by July 31 and complete it by December 31, 2026, to earn 500 bonus points
JetBlue is revamping its travel portal and introducing new TrueBlue redemption options, effective August 14, 2025
American Airlines has introduced 'Enhance With Miles,' allowing AAdvantage members to redeem miles for Flagship First Dining on eligible flights
Recurring guide detailing methods to earn airline miles on vacation rentals, including direct partnerships (e.g., Delta, Qantas) and shopping portals for Airbnb and Vrbo
Bank of America and Alaska Airlines have launched an elevated welcome offer for the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card. New applicants can earn 100,000 points, a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, and a 50% flight discount code after spending $6,500 in 90 days. The…
IHG and Revolut launch two UK debit cards (Essential, Elite) on June 30, 2026, offering IHG One Rewards status and points. A launch offer runs until August 25, 2026
Accor Plus membership (ALL Accor+ Explorer) launches in Japan on July 1, 2026, priced at 38,000 yen. Members receive Gold status, dining discounts, and 2,000 bonus ALL points if signing up by June 30
A reader successfully claimed EU261 compensation from Eurowings after their Dubai-Berlin flight was cancelled due to the Israel-Iran conflict, covering hotels, transfers, and alternative flights via Oman Air
Barclays has confirmed that Hawaiian Airlines co-branded credit cards will remain active within the Atmos Rewards program, ensuring continued earning and redemption utility for Alaska Airlines elite members
Wyndham Rewards announced changes to its award chart, moving to a four-tier structure where top-tier hotels will now cost 50% more points. This impacts redemption value for Wyndham Diamond members and award redeemers
The Points Guy's regularly updated guide to Delta SkyMiles, citing a June 2026 valuation of 1.2 cents per mile and detailing current MQD earning mechanics via Amex cards and partner flights
Boutique carrier JSX launches up to three daily ATR 42-600 flights from Santa Monica (SMO) to Oakland (OAK) on Sept. 14, 2026, with earning options for United MileagePlus and Club JSX
American Express Germany is reducing complimentary access to Amex Centurion Lounges for Platinum Cardholders from two guests to one, effective July 8, 2026. The change aligns lounge access with Priority Pass rules and applies to both primary and supplementary cards
Select inactive ALL Accor members in specific European countries can earn 2,500 bonus points for a 2-night stay. Offer is limited to the first 1,500 registrants who book by August 17, 2026
