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American Airlines is offering 10X AAdvantage Miles on donations to the American Red Cross to support earthquake relief efforts
Wyndham Rewards will expand its fixed award chart from three to four tiers effective Sept. 15, 2026, introducing a new 5,000-point bottom tier and a 45,000-point top tier for elevated properties
Hyatt's dynamic award pricing allows 3-night stays at all-inclusive resorts like Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya and Secrets Playa Esmeralda for under 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
Universal Kids Resort has opened in Texas, currently bookable via Amex Travel. The article also details how Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be used for Universal Orlando hotels, with Sapphire Reserve holders getting 2 cents per point
Wyndham Rewards is updating its award chart to four pricing tiers (5k, 15k, 30k, 45k points) effective September 30, 2026, replacing the current three-tier structure
A Marriott Bonvoy member received 230,717 points for an 8-night AC Hotel stay costing ~$645, but only 2 elite night credits. The article discusses whether Marriott might audit and correct the posting
Flying Blue members earn double miles on up to two segments on Air France and KLM flights from the US, Canada, or Mexico. Book between June 25 and July 23, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026
The Points Guy outlines historical welcome-offer thresholds for major Marriott Bonvoy co-branded cards, advising applicants on when to apply based on current offer strength
United Airlines is launching new fare buckets for its Polaris and Premium Plus cabins that come with fewer benefits than the previous versions
Delta launched a flash sale offering discounted award flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Booking deadline is June 25, 2026
Wyndham Rewards is expanding its award chart from three to four tiers. The cheapest tier drops to 5,000 points, while the top tier rises to 45,000 points, effective September 30, 2026
Blue Rewards runs its first Shop the Block promotion from June 25 to July 8, 2026. Members earn up to 8,000 bonus points for shopping with four different brands, plus an extra 800 points for using a BMO co-branded card
Hilton Cleveland Downtown is denying complimentary lounge access to standard Diamond members by classifying its lounge as a 'Club' accommodation type, a loophole tied to the new Diamond Reserve tier benefits
Visa Infinite cardholders in select Asia Pacific countries can receive a 6-month free preview of Accor+ Explorer membership, valid from June 5, 2026, through September 30, 2027
Delta has reached an agreement with Atlanta to build a 39,000 sq ft Delta One Lounge in Concourse E, expected to open in 2029 after 30 months of construction
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort in Cancun officially opened on June 25, 2026. Award rates start at 102,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night
Effective July 2026, Marriott Bonvoy members will earn 10 base points per dollar and full elite night credits at Series hotels in the US, Canada, and Greater China, while other regions will earn 5 points and 0.5 elite nights
Marriott Bonvoy has eliminated its traditional elite dining discount program, leaving only a standard 10% discount for all members at select properties, with Eatigo now serving as the primary discount option
Aegean is offering 30% off Economy and Business class tickets to Miles+Bonus elite members using promo code MYGIFT. Bookings must be made by July 2, 2026, for travel between July 1 and September 30, 2026
British Airways and Porter Airlines have launched a new codeshare agreement effective June 24, 2026, allowing BA customers to book 17 Porter destinations across Canada under a BA flight number
IHG One Rewards has updated its earnings matrix to clarify that debit cards issued in the UK (via Revolut) do not earn elite qualifying points, while those issued in China continue to earn them
Southwest Airlines has begun rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, starting with the first aircraft in service. The airline targets having the service on over 300 planes by the end of 2026
Amex offers a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through July 31, 2026, and a 20% bonus to Hilton Honors through July 14, 2026
British Airways and Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement effective July 8, 2026. BA customers can now book 17 Porter destinations in Canada, with BA Club members earning Avios and tier points
Delta SkyMiles members earn MQDs and double miles on hotel, car, and vacation rentals booked June 15–July 20 for travel through December 15, 2026
Points Path has updated its browser extension to calculate Chase Travel Points Boost redemption rates and compare hotel prices across multiple online travel agencies
United MileagePlus now lets eligible credit cardholders link up to eight children under 18 to share enhanced mileage earning rates and at least 10% off award flights
Expedia One Key is removing OneKeyCash earning on flight bookings and simplifying its tiered earning structure effective July 28. Gold and Platinum members will also receive a lounge pass for flight delays of 90+ minutes starting in late September
Marriott Bonvoy is facing a class action lawsuit alleging 'drip pricing' for award bookings, where resort fees were not disclosed upfront in the points price on the app
Chase is offering new applicants 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points on the Sapphire Preferred card after spending $5,000 in the first three months, marking the highest bonus seen since 2021
Asiana Airlines will officially depart Star Alliance on December 16, 2026. The carrier is voiding all future Star Alliance tickets issued by Asiana Club, a provision not seen with previous carrier exits
American Airlines is retrofitting its A319 and A320 fleets, increasing first class seats from 8 to 12 on A319s and 12 to 16 on A320s while tightening economy cabins
World of Hyatt members earn 2,000 bonus points per two nights (starting from the second stay) for stays between July 1 and September 7, 2026, with a maximum of 8,000 points. Registration is required by September 1, 2026
Bilt Mastercard has added Preferred Hotels & Resorts (I Prefer Hotel Rewards) as a transfer partner. Members can transfer Bilt Points at a 1:2 ratio to earn I Prefer Points
Marriott Bonvoy points purchase promo ends June 23, 2026, offering 35%+ bonus at 0.89 cents/point and increasing the annual limit to 150,000 points
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now limits Avios redemptions for others to a 'My List' of up to four members or 'Family & Friends' of up to six non-members, requiring nominees to have recent engagement
Aeroplan eStore is offering up to 10x points on select Amazon categories during Prime Day, running June 23–26, 2026. Eligible shoppers also enter a contest to win 1,000,000 points
MyMillennium members earn 15,000 bonus points for 2-night stays or 30,000 for 4+ night stays at participating hotels. Bookings must be made by June 23, 2026, for stays completed by December 31, 2026
World of Hyatt is offering up to 50,000 bonus points on stays at select brands and 2,000 bonus points for every two nights stayed
IHG One Rewards members can save 25-30% off Best Flexible Rates at select properties worldwide. Bookings must be made by June 28 for stays between June 26 and August 9, 2026
United Airlines has moved up its target for free Starlink Wi-Fi installation to 1,000 aircraft by the end of 2026, beating the previous 2027 estimate. The service is free for MileagePlus members
World of Hyatt has opened registration for its Summer 2026 global promo, offering 2,000 bonus points after every two eligible nights for up to 8,000 total points. Stays must checkout by September 7, 2026
Star Alliance confirms Asiana Airlines will exit the alliance on December 16, 2026. Members can earn miles on Asiana flights until October 15, 2026, and redeem miles/status benefits until December 16
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now requires accounts to be at least 30 days old and have recent activity (a credited flight or card transaction) to redeem Avios for companions, effective immediately
Chase is lowering the transfer ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3 for Chase Sapphire Preferred Card holders. Existing cardholders see the change on Oct 1, while new applicants since June 15 are already affected
Virgin Limited Edition is offering a 3-night all-inclusive stay at Necker Island for 750,000 Virgin Points during the 2026 standard season, down from the usual 2 million points for a week
Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer
A fire destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic, evacuating 1,700 guests and killing one. The independently operated hotel is closed until further notice
IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points through July 16, 2026, lowering the cost to 0.5 cents per point for purchases of at least 5,000 points
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya is now bookable for stays starting February 15, 2027. As Hyatt's first all-inclusive property, it will be priced on the Category F all-inclusive award chart
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members can book 30% off economy short-haul awards for travel between Turkey and select European destinations from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Booking window is June 22 through July 6, 2026, with blackout dates on December 12 and…
Hilton Honors members earn 2,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles for one stay (June 1–Sept 13, 2026). Registration required by July 31; must designate Miles&Smiles as preferred partner
The Brunfels Hotel in Mainz, Germany, has opened as part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection, converting from its previous Hilton branding. The 127-key property is a Category 3 hotel in World of Hyatt
Qatar Airways is building two lounge spaces in Frankfurt's new Terminal 3 non-Schengen area, likely serving as the primary oneworld lounge given the lack of a dedicated alliance lounge
JetBlue is operating its largest-ever Mint schedule from Fort Lauderdale (FLL), expanding access to its premium business-class product from this key hub
Hilton Honors members who are also Aura members can earn double points and save 20% plus get breakfast for stays in the Middle East and Egypt. Bookings must be made by September 3, 2026, for travel through December 30, 2026
Turkish Airlines is offering 5X miles for flights booked via its mobile app during a surprise ticketing window announced on Instagram. Travel must occur between September 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027
Accor ALL introduces Revolut and RewardPay as new conversion partners. Existing ratios for Bank of Brasilia (4,000 BRB to 1,000 ALL) and Rakuten (2,000 Reward to 2,500 Rakuten) have improved
W Osaka has issued a warning about a scam targeting guests via fake social media influencer programs, advising Marriott Bonvoy members to verify official channels
Bilt Mastercard cardholders booking through the Home Away From Home portfolio reported issues at The Bellagio, including denied upgrades, unfulfilled late checkout, and poor concierge response despite promised perks
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica will leave the Hilton Honors portfolio on September 1, 2026, causing Hilton to refund points for existing award stays and potentially increasing costs for rebooking at sister properties
As of June 2026, Qatar Airways Privilege Club members must unlock the ability to redeem Avios for others by completing a qualifying flight or co-branded card transaction and waiting 30 days
W South Beach will close for renovations and permanently terminate its Marriott affiliation on August 20, 2026, with the last booking day being August 17
United Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 featuring the new 'United Elevate' interiors is being sent to Boeing's Moses Lake maintenance base after weeks of reliability issues and multiple groundings
Iberia is offering 40% off Avios economy awards on non-stop flights between Madrid and New York, Boston, and Washington. Booking window is June 18–29, 2026, with travel through September 30, 2026
Virgin Hotels has launched a program allowing guests to earn Virgin Points on eligible hotel stays, linking the hotel brand with Virgin Atlantic's loyalty currency
Delta is offering SkyMiles members 1 MQD per dollar spent on hotels, rental cars, and vacation rentals booked through its Travel Extras portal. Registration is required by July 20 for travel completed by December 15
ALL Accor+ will raise prices for its Signature subscription product starting July 1, 2026. Existing subscribers will receive a discount based on tenure rather than paying the full new rate
Iberia Plus members can book 40% off economy awards to Madrid from New York, Boston, and Washington for 11,700 Avios plus ~$91 in taxes. Booking ends June 29 for travel through September 30
Marriott Bonvoy updated its Best Rate Guarantee terms, limiting eligible matches to reservations with 1 or 2 guests and removing the refund policy requirement from qualifying comparison rates
Hilton Honors has opened a corporate fast-track offer for Gold and Diamond status to anyone with a QQ email address, a popular Chinese messaging platform. Gold status is granted immediately upon linking, while Diamond requires 10 nights within 90 days
Qantas will offer mixed seat pitch (32–34 inches) in economy on its new A350ULR Project Sunrise flights, rather than the previously promised uniform 33 inches for all passengers
Qantas has cancelled its long-anticipated new First Lounge at London Heathrow, citing insufficient terminal space. The airline will instead expand the existing Qantas Heathrow Lounge with 40-60 additional seats
Flying Blue members can multiply recently earned miles by up to 16x with a 50% bonus until June 30, 2026, reducing the cost to ~1.07 euro cents per mile
Chase is building a new 13,793-square-foot Sapphire Lounge in MIA's Concourse E, with plans to open in a few years. This will be the second card-issuer lounge at the airport
PS has opened a new private terminal at Miami International Airport (MIA) in the historic Pan Am headquarters. The facility offers private TSA/immigration screenings and BMW escorts, with pricing starting at $1,295 per person
Qantas appears to be reallocating its Airbus A350-1000ULRs, using only six for ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise routes (Sydney-London/New York) while deploying the other six for network diversification, potentially sidelining Melbourne
Marriott confirmed that bonus elite night credits from its global promotion (ended May 10) will be posted by June 21, the end of the 6-week posting window
Air Serbia has launched its own loyalty program, Elevate, ending its partnership with Etihad Guest. Existing Etihad members can transfer status and miles until September 16, 2026
The Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is now accepting reservations for stays beginning March 1, 2027. The new property features 114 rooms, dining by Chef Clare Smyth, and rates starting at 160,000 Hilton Honors points per night
A United Airlines flight from Houston to Newark diverted to Washington Dulies due to weather and was canceled after the pilot exceeded duty limits, sparking viral social media discussion about passenger experience and FAA rules
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program has launched a dedicated shopping portal for Apple purchases in the US, UK, France, and Netherlands, offering 1-4x miles per dollar with no product exclusions
Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with Palisociety, adding over 20 boutique hotels from brands like Palihouse and Arrive to its Design Hotels portfolio for points redemption
EU leaders agreed to updates to EU261 requiring airlines to proactively notify passengers of compensation eligibility within four days and pay claims within 30 days
Marriott Bonvoy members who have linked their Uber account can earn 500 bonus points by completing specific activities within the app
Marriott’s Design Hotels collection has signed a deal with Polisociety, adding 16 boutique hotels under the Palihouse, Le Petit Pali, and ARRIVE brands to the network
KLM's new Airbus A350-900s will enter service in September 2026 with STELIA OPERA business class seats, but regulatory certification delays mean the cabin will be empty initially
Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa will leave the World of Hyatt program and Inclusive Collection on September 30, 2026. Existing paid reservations will be honored, but future stays may not earn points or elite nights
Wyndham and Barclays have launched the Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier Card, a $395 annual fee card offering Diamond status and up to 120,000 bonus points. The issuer is also updating the Earner Business, Plus, and standard cards with new earning structures
Alaska Airlines is expanding its Stumptown Coffee partnership by introducing Stumptown Copilot Cold Brew on select domestic routes and flights to Reykjavik. It is complimentary for First Class and Premium Class passengers and available for purchase in Economy
The WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard offers up to 70,000 WestJet points as a welcome bonus, expiring November 4, 2026. The bonus requires $5,000 spend in 3 months, a first purchase, and card renewal
Wyndham Rewards is overhauling its co-branded credit card lineup, introducing a new card and reducing a popular earning rate
Marriott Bonvoy is running a flash sale offering 25% off app bookings and 20% off website bookings for stays June 22–July 12, 2026. Book by June 21 for limited availability
Wyndham Rewards will double the number of points required for award stays at 39 specific properties beginning October 17, 2025
RBC has raised the welcome bonus on the ION+ Visa to a record 28,000 Avion points, valid until November 4, 2026. The card features a $48 annual fee and 3x earning on groceries, dining, and gas
Finnair Plus members can now link their accounts with British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Aer Lingus to transfer Avios via the Avios website, expanding on the April 2024 BA-only link
Qatar Airways resumes operations to 26 destinations effective June 16, 2026, marking the final major date in its restart plan following the Iran War. Additional destinations are scheduled for July and August
