# merger & acquisition

Mergers, acquisitions and ownership changes among airlines, hotel companies, card issuers and travel businesses, and what each one means for the loyalty programs involved. Stories here cover announcements, regulatory approvals and the later step of combining programs and member accounts. Program changes that follow a merger are tagged here as well.

50 signals tagged merger & acquisition (type).

## Alaska will fly Seattle to Osaka and Papeete from May 2027

Oct 20 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, route network, airline, devaluation, merger & acquisition, new route

Alaska Airlines will start flying Seattle to Osaka 4 times a week from May 14, 2027, and Seattle to Papeete 3 times a week from June 11, 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-launching-seattle-to-osaka-tahiti-flights-using-hawaiian-a330s)

## Asiana miles stay separate in SKYPASS for up to 10 years

Oct 15 · 1 source · elite status, merger & acquisition, industry news

Asiana members who link SKYPASS accounts will see miles transfer on December 17, 2026, and those miles remain a separate balance for up to 10 years.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-asiana-merger-what-happens-to-your-miles-elite-status-and-what-to-do)

## Lufthansa to buy 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion

Oct 14 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

Portugal selected Lufthansa Group over Air France-KLM for TAP Air Portugal, with closing not expected until early 2028.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-expected-to-buy-44-9-stake-in-tap-air-portugal-beating-out-air-france)

## Korean Air keeps Asiana miles separate for 10 years

Sep 15 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Club, SKYPASS, Americas, Oceania, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition

Existing Asiana members can convert flight miles to SKYPASS at 1:1 and partner miles at 1:0.82, with unused balances rolling over in 2036.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-receives-kftc-approval-for-asiana-mileage-integration)

## Asiana's first A321 flies in Korean Air paint ahead of Dec 17 merger

Sep 7 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Star Alliance, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

Elite benefits and award space tied to Asiana will give way to Korean Air when the carriers become one airline on December 17, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/first-asiana-aircraft-repainted-in-korean-air-livery-ahead-of-december-17-merger)

## Korean Air and Asiana approve merger for December 17, 2026

Aug 12 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Mileage Plan, Star Alliance, US, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

Frequent flyer program integration remains unresolved even as the combined airline is set to launch on December 17, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-and-asiana-shareholders-approve-merger-completion-set-for-december-17)

## Norse Atlantic Airways Pursues Sale or Merger After IndiGo Ends Lease

Aug 2 · 1 source · IndiGo, Norse Atlantic Airways, Europe, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

Norse Atlantic Airways is seeking a sale, merger, or partnership after IndiGo terminated its aircraft leasing agreement. The airline will regain five Boeing 787s by November 1, 2026, and is exploring ACMI opportunities and winter route deployments

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/norse-atlantic-airways-pursues-sale-or-merger-after-indigo-ends-lease)

## United Airlines CEO Probed Merger With Delta

Jul 27 · 2 sources · American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines, US, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

United CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian to probe a potential merger, following a previous proposal to merge with American Airlines

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-airlines-ceo-probed-merger-with-delta)

## Alaska Airlines to Replace Hawaiian's Boeing 717s with 737-800s for Inter-Island Service

Jul 22 · 2 sources · Alaska Air Group, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation

Alaska Airlines will replace Hawaiian's aging Boeing 717 fleet with Boeing 737-800s for inter-island flights starting in 2028, offering more seats and premium amenities

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-to-replace-hawaiian-s-boeing-717s-with-737-800s-for-inter-island)

## Lufthansa Group Miles & More Loyalty Program Rebrands

Jul 16 · 2 sources · Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover, Eurowings, ITA Airways, LOT, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Luxair, Swiss

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-miles-more-loyalty-program-rebrands)

## Korean Air May Continue Asiana’s Frequent Flier Program Past Merger Amid Regulatory Delays

Jul 15 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Mileage Plan, Morning Calm, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, South Korea, US, loyalty program

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/korean-air-may-continue-asianas-frequent-flier-program-past-merger-amid-regulato)

## Alaska Adds 2 Hawaii Routes From Small Cities, Exits New Zealand

Jul 14 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii, New Zealand, route network, airline, merger & acquisition, new route

Alaska Airlines adds daily Boise and Saturday-only Spokane service from Honolulu starting Dec 2026, while suspending its HNL-Auckland route indefinitely

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-adds-2-hawaii-routes-from-small-cities-exits-new-zealand)

## Gol Launches First JFK Service, Announces New Long-Haul Routes to Lisbon and Orlando

Jul 14 · 1 source · American Airlines, Gol, Southwest, Wamos Air, Smiles, Brazil, New York, Orlando, Paris, South America

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gol-launches-first-jfk-service-announces-new-long-haul-routes-to-lisbon-and-orla)

## SAS Orders 18 A330-900neo Aircraft and Acquires Used A330-300s in $10B Deal

Jun 30 · 1 source · Airbus, SAS, Scandinavia, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

SAS has placed an order for 18 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft and acquired an unspecified number of used A330-300s, marking its largest investment in company history at over $10 billion

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sas-orders-18-a330-900neo-aircraft-and-acquires-used-a330-300s-in-10b-deal)

## Alaska Airlines Cuts 5 Mexico Routes to Boost Hawaii Service

Jun 24 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico, San Francisco, United States

Alaska Airlines will not resume five seasonal Mexico routes this winter, exiting service from Las Vegas and San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and Cancun to add Hawaii flights

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-cuts-5-mexico-routes-to-boost-hawaii-service)

## Star Alliance Confirms Asiana’s Exit On December 16, 2026 (Miles Earning Ends On October 15)

Jun 23 · 1 source · Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance, Asiana Miles, Seoul, loyalty program, policy change, airline

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-confirms-asianas-exit-on-december-16-2026-miles-earning-ends-on-oc)

## IHG One Rewards Offers 100% Bonus on Points Through July 16

Jun 22 · 2 sources · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Capital One Venture X Rewards Card, Capital One, Chase, Canada, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, credit card

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-buy-points-100-bonus-sale-through-july-16-2026)

## Trump Unveils New Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 Gifted by Qatar

Jun 20 · 1 source · Boeing, Qatar, United States, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

President Trump unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 as Air Force One on June 19, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews. The jet was gifted by Qatar and has undergone commissioning flights

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/trump-unveils-new-air-force-one-a-boeing-747-8-gifted-by-qatar)

## Allegiant and Sun Country Outline Loyalty Program Merger and MSP Expansion Post-Merger

Jun 2 · 1 source · Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, Allways Rewards, Sun Country Rewards, Allegiant co-branded card, Sun Country co-branded card, Bank of America, Synchrony Bank, Minneapolis-St. Paul, airline

Allegiant president outlines plans to merge Allways Rewards with Sun Country Rewards and expand service from Minneapolis-St. Paul following the $1.5B merger

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/allegiant-and-sun-country-outline-loyalty-program-merger-and-msp-expansion-post)

## American Airlines Blocks Last-Minute Domestic Saver Award Space

May 30 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JAL, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Qantas, Saudia, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, World of Hyatt

American Airlines has started blocking last-minute domestic saver award space, reducing availability for bookings made close to departure. Other news includes United CEO dismissing a JetBlue merger and Alaska facing fines for intoxicated passengers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-blocks-last-minute-domestic-saver-award-space)

## United Rules Out JetBlue Merger, Says It Will Sit Out Industry Consolidation

May 27 · 1 source · Allegiant Air, American Airlines, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, JFK, airline, merger & acquisition, partnership, safety & operations

United CEO Scott Kirby dismissed speculation of a JetBlue merger as 'idiotic,' confirming United will not participate in airline consolidation for the foreseeable future after its talks with American Airlines fizzled

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-rules-out-jetblue-merger-says-it-will-sit-out-industry-consolidation)

## United CEO Scott Kirby Says Buying JetBlue Is 'Last Thing' He'd Do

May 27 · 1 source · American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated that buying JetBlue is the 'last thing' he would do, dismissing consolidation rumors and calling the idea 'idiotic' at a Bernstein investor conference

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-ceo-scott-kirby-says-buying-jetblue-is-last-thing-he-d-do)

## Citi Custom Cash Card Discontinued for New Customers Starting May 29, 2026

May 27 · 1 source · Citi Custom Cash Card, Citi Double Cash, Citi, credit card, merger & acquisition, policy change

Internal documents indicate the Citi Custom Cash Card will be discontinued for new customer acquisition starting May 29, 2026. Existing cardholders will retain their benefits

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-custom-cash-card-discontinued-for-new-customers-starting-may-29-2026)

## Spirit Airlines Collapse: Rival Budget Carriers Rush to Fill the Void

May 20 · 1 source · Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Atlantic City, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, airline, merger & acquisition, route network

Following Spirit Airlines' collapse in May 2026, JetBlue, Allegiant, and Breeze are rapidly expanding routes to capture market share, particularly at Spirit's former hubs like Fort Lauderdale

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/spirit-airlines-collapse-rival-budget-carriers-rush-to-fill-the-void)

## Thai Cabinet Reduces Visa-Free Entry to 30 Days for Most Nationalities

May 19 · 1 source · Thailand, policy change, merger & acquisition, service policy change

Thailand's cabinet has officially decided to revert visa-free entry from 60 days back to 30 days for most nationalities and remove visa waivers for three unnamed countries. The change takes effect 15 days after Royal Gazette publication

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-cabinet-reduces-visa-free-entry-to-30-days-for-most-nationalities)

## Allegiant unveils 8-route, 12-city expansion, goes big in Fort Lauderdale

May 19 · 1 source · Allegiant Air, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Florida, Midwest, New England, route network, airline, merger & acquisition

Allegiant Air announced 8 new routes launching from Florida in October and November 2026, including service from Fort Lauderdale to Boston, Omaha, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/allegiant-unveils-8-route-12-city-expansion-goes-big-in-fort-lauderdale)

## Asiana Brand to Disappear December 17, 2026, Merged into Korean Air

May 14 · 3 sources · ANA, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Delta, Korean Air, Aeroplan, Asiana Club, Korean Air SkyPass, SkyTeam, Star Alliance

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/asiana-brand-to-disappear-merge-into-korean-air-on-december-17-2026)

## Allegiant and Sun Country Merger Closes, Creating Eighth Largest U.S. Leisure Airline

May 14 · 2 sources · Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant Allways Rewards, Sun Country Rewards, United States, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/allegiant-and-sun-country-merger-closes-creating-eighth-largest-u-s-leisure-airl)

## Lufthansa Exercises Option to Increase ITA Airways Stake to 90%

May 13 · 2 sources · Air Canada, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Canada, Europe, Italy, United States

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-acquires-90-stake-in-ita-airways)

## Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Features United and Boeing Sponsors

May 9 · 1 source · United Airlines, American Airlines, United States, airline, merger & acquisition, promotion, industry news

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched a privately funded reality series featuring United Airlines and Boeing, sparking conflict-of-interest debates among frequent fliers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/sean-duffys-great-american-road-trip-features-united-and-boeing-sponsors)

## The Standard, Brussels officially joins World of Hyatt

May 7 · 2 sources · The Standard, The Standard, Brussels, World of Hyatt, Brussels, Europe, Miami, hotel, loyalty program, award redemption, merger & acquisition

The Standard, Brussels has officially integrated into World of Hyatt, allowing members to earn and redeem points. The hotel is part of Hyatt's Standard International collection

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/the-standard-brussels-officially-joins-world-of-hyatt)

## United CEO Scott Kirby Proposes Merger With American to Trump Officials

Apr 27 · 2 sources · American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, US, United States, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

United CEO Scott Kirby has pitched the idea of acquiring American Airlines to senior Trump administration officials, signaling potential major industry consolidation

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-ceo-scott-kirby-confirms-approach-for-american-airlines-merger)

## United Airlines Positioned for Potential JetBlue Acquisition Amid Industry Consolidation

Apr 24 · 1 source · JetBlue, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

Analysis suggests the current political and financial climate offers an ideal window for United Airlines to acquire JetBlue, citing regulatory approval odds and JetBlue's financial pressures

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/analysis-why-now-is-the-ideal-time-for-united-to-acquire-jetblue)

## Hawaiian Airlines Joins Oneworld Alliance

Apr 24 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, oneworld, British Airways, Atmos Rewards, Global, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hawaiian-airlines-formally-joins-oneworld-alliance)

## Spirit Airlines Asks Trump Administration for Emergency Bailout in Exchange for Equity

Apr 23 · 3 sources · JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Federal Government, Trump Administration, airline, credit card, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

Spirit Airlines has requested hundreds of millions in emergency funding from the Trump administration to offset jet fuel costs, offering government equity in exchange to avoid liquidation while in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/spirit-airlines-days-from-liquidation-as-trump-considers-500m-bailout)

## British Airways Offers 40% Bonus on Purchased Avios Through April 27

Apr 23 · 2 sources · Aer Lingus, British Airways, Avios, British Airways Club, British Airways Executive Club, Capital One Venture X Rewards Card, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, RBC British Airways Visa Infinite, American Express, Capital One

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/buy-british-airways-avios-with-a-40-bonus)

## Alaska & American Explore Expanding Partnership with Revenue Sharing Deal

Apr 23 · 1 source · Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, JAL, Japan Airlines, oneworld, Transatlantic

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-american-explore-expanding-partnership-with-revenue-sharing-in-long-haul)

## JetBlue CEO Rules Out Bankruptcy for 2026, Leaves 2027 Open

Apr 22 · 1 source · JetBlue, US, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty issued a memo stating the airline is not considering a Chapter 11 filing in 2026, though consolidation or bankruptcy remains a possibility thereafter due to high debt and fuel costs

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-ceo-rules-out-bankruptcy-for-2026-hints-at-2027-possibility)

## Hawaiian Airlines Retires 'HA' Code, Replaced by 'AS' Across All Flights

Apr 22 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, oneworld, loyalty program, policy change, airline, merger & acquisition, program change

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hawaiian-airlines-retires-ha-code-replaced-by-as-effective-april-22-2026)

## JetBlue Founder Predicts Bankruptcy Amid Merger Speculation

Apr 15 · 1 source · Alaska, Breeze, JetBlue, Southwest, United, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

JetBlue founder David Neeleman predicts the airline could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing high debt and fuel costs, while noting United's hesitation to acquire it due to that debt load

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-founder-predicts-bankruptcy-amid-debt-and-fuel-cost-concerns)

## United CEO Scott Kirby Floats Idea of Acquiring American Airlines

Apr 14 · 1 source · American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, Latin America, US, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has pitched a potential acquisition of American Airlines to senior government officials, according to Bloomberg

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-ceo-scott-kirby-floats-potential-acquisition-of-american-airlines)

## Transportation Secretary Duffy Signals Openness to Airline Mergers, Cites Trump's Preference for Big Deals

Apr 7 · 1 source · American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated openness to airline consolidation, specifically noting that President Trump favors big deals. The comments fuel speculation about a potential acquisition of JetBlue by United or American Airlines

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-signals-openness-to-airline-mergers-citing-t)

## ITA Airways Officially Joins Star Alliance as of April 1, 2026

Apr 1 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Miles&More, Star Alliance, Volare, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance effective April 1, 2026, following its integration into Lufthansa Group. The airline is adopting Miles&More as its frequent flyer program, replacing Volare

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-officially-joins-star-alliance-on-april-1-2026)

## ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance and Switches to Miles & More on April 1, 2026

Mar 31 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, ITA Volare, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Italy, loyalty program, policy change, airline

ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance and adopts Lufthansa's Miles & More program on April 1, 2026, ending its independent ITA Volare program

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-joins-star-alliance-and-adopts-miles-more-loyalty-program)

## Uber Acquiring Blacklane to Expand Premium Chauffeur Service

Mar 30 · 1 source · Citi Strata Elite, American Express, Blacklane, Citi, Uber, Global, credit card, merger & acquisition, partnership, route network

Uber has announced it is acquiring Blacklane, a global chauffeur service, to bolster its premium travel segment. The deal, expected to close by end of 2026, aims to combine Blacklane's luxury expertise with Uber's scale

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/uber-acquiring-blacklane-to-expand-premium-chauffeur-service)

## Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to Retire by End of Q3 2026

Mar 30 · 1 source · Air Canada, Aeroplan, Canada, Montreal, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news

Air Canada announced CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of Q3 2026 after nearly two decades. An external search for his replacement has begun, with French language proficiency cited as a key criterion

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-by-q3-2026)

## JetBlue Explores Merger Opportunities with United, Alaska, and Southwest

Mar 25 · 1 source · Alaska, American, JetBlue, Southwest, United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations

JetBlue has hired advisers to assess selling itself to rival airlines, specifically scenario-planning deals with United, Alaska, or Southwest. The move follows JetBlue's struggle with profitability and comes amid a more consolidation-friendly regulatory environment

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-explores-potential-merger-opportunities-with-united-alaska-and-southwest)

## Alaska Atmos Rewards Partner Award Pricing Increases for Itineraries with Connections

Mar 16 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Alaska Atmos Rewards, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, award redemption, merger & acquisition

Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program is showing significantly higher point costs for partner awards with connections, deviating from standard award charts. This may be a glitch or a devaluation of partner awards

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-atmos-rewards-partner-award-pricing-anomaly-higher-costs-for-itineraries)

## Spirit Airlines Files Reorganization Plan, Expects to Emerge from Chapter 11 by Early Summer 2026

Mar 14 · 1 source · JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, United States, airline, merger & acquisition, safety & operations, industry news

Spirit Airlines has filed its Restructuring Support Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, targeting an emergence from Chapter 11 by early summer 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/spirit-airlines-files-reorganization-plan-expects-to-emerge-from-chapter-11-by-e)

## China Southern Sells 10 Boeing 787-8s to Bohai Leasing, Likely for Thai Airways

Mar 3 · 1 source · Avolon, Bohai Leasing, China Southern, Thai Airways, China, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

China Southern has sold its fleet of 10 Boeing 787-8s to Bohai Leasing via Avolon for approximately $532 million. The aircraft are expected to be acquired by Thai Airways to expand its widebody fleet

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/china-southern-sells-10-boeing-787-8s-to-bohai-leasing-likely-for-thai-airways)

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