718 signals tagged policy change.
The Austrian supreme court ruled that 14 of Ryanair’s fee clauses, including the €55 airport check-in and €15 boarding pass fees, are unlawful and must be updated within three months
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
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
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
British Airways has updated its crew rest policy, allowing flight attendants to occupy vacant First and Business Class seats on long-haul flights where aircraft lack dedicated crew rest bunks
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
Delta CEO Ed Bastian told Fox Business that high airfares are driven by ATC congestion limiting supply, and that fares will fall once the skies are opened up
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
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
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
The Thai cabinet has proposed reducing the visa-free entry period from 60 to 30 days for most nationalities and limiting visa-free entries to two per calendar year. Changes await Royal Gazette publication
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
Effective June 25, 2026, Ryanair updates its family seating policy: families opting for random free seats will be allocated after check-in (likely rear cabin), while those choosing seats at booking must pay full price for all passengers
American Airlines is reversing its same-day standby policy, effective July 3, 2025. The article details the implications for passengers regarding standby availability and costs
United Airlines is launching new fare buckets for its Polaris and Premium Plus cabins that come with fewer benefits than the previous versions
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
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
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
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
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
A family of four with US permanent resident status was wrongly denied boarding on Alaska Airlines due to a visa document-check glitch, rebooked six hours later in coach, and kicked off their next flight over a seat dispute
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
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
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
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
S7 Airlines has temporarily restricted first officers to landing duties at only four major stations (Irkutsk, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Vladivostok) through October 2026, requiring captains to land at all other airports to prevent aircraft damage from hard landings
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
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
JetBlue is operating its largest-ever Mint schedule from Fort Lauderdale (FLL), expanding access to its premium business-class product from this key hub
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
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
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
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
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
Singapore Airlines has reintroduced downtown baggage check-in in Singapore for registered guests of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Fullerton Hotel, and Marina Bay Sands for a S$29 fee per bag
A United flight attendant cited the airline's contract of carriage to deem a passenger's 'lesbian as sh*t' shirt offensive, sparking a viral debate on the enforcement of United's dress code policy
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
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
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’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
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
Wyndham Rewards is overhauling its co-branded credit card lineup, introducing a new card and reducing a popular earning rate
Wyndham Rewards will double the number of points required for award stays at 39 specific properties beginning October 17, 2025
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
Condor has leaked a concept paper for its new 'Stripes' loyalty program, revealing status tiers (Silver/Gold) and a potential launch promotion. While not yet officially launched, the document suggests the program is in advanced planning stages
United Airlines is building a new 25,000-square-foot United Club at SFO Terminal 2, featuring a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. The lounge is expected to open by the end of 2026
Air Canada has opened its first dedicated lounge, a 97-seat Air Canada Café, at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Access is granted via Aeroplan Elite 50K+, premium cabin tickets, or specific Aeroplan co-branded credit cards
Owners of nearly 1,000 Marriott hotels are demanding revised reimbursement rules for Bonvoy award stays, seeking rates comparable to third-party OTAs like Expedia
EU ambassadors have agreed on final updates to EC 261/2004, requiring airlines to display cabin baggage in fares, prohibit family seating fees, and send clear compensation instructions. The changes go live in late 2027
Thai Airways will retrofit its Boeing 777-300ER fleet and introduce new Boeing 787s with a consistent Thompson Aero VantageNOVA business class product starting mid-2027, eliminating first class
SAS has renamed its loyalty program initiative 'Conscious Traveler' to 'EuroBonus ChangeMakers'. The program mechanics remain unchanged, allowing members to earn status and award points by completing sustainability actions like buying SAF or donating points
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a Marriott Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, has completed a $240 million renovation across all 252 rooms and suites to celebrate its 60th anniversary
Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, classifying United Polaris Lounges as ultra-premium exclusive lounges. This means First Class passengers flying on non-United Star Alliance members are no longer eligible for entry
United MileagePlus has removed the restriction that pooled miles could only be redeemed for United-operated flights. Members can now use pooled miles for award travel on over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance carriers
This week's digest covers major Chase Sapphire Preferred changes, the October opening of St. Regis London, Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opening, and various airline route and status updates including Delta, United, and American Airlines
Wells Fargo is eliminating rewards pooling across multiple cards, the ability to gift rewards, and automatic redemption settings for its co-brand cards, effective September 25, 2026
Hyatt has delayed the opening of Thompson Rome from June to October 1, 2026, causing confusion for guests with existing reservations and affecting award availability
Copa Airlines has expanded its Panama Stopover program, allowing connecting passengers to spend up to 15 days in Panama at no additional airfare cost, up from the previous 7-day limit
Chase is lowering the transfer ratio from Chase Sapphire Preferred to World of Hyatt from 1:1 to 4:3. The change takes effect June 15 for new cardholders and Oct. 1 for existing ones
WestJet launched its Free Calgary Stopover Program on June 10, 2026, allowing international flyers to break their journey in Calgary for up to 7 days (Europe) or 21 days (Asia) at no extra airfare cost
IHG One Rewards members at InterContinental hotels in Latin America can opt out of daily housekeeping for bonus points, a shift from previous F&B credit offers
Lufthansa has reversed its controversial high cancellation fees for Business and First Class fares. Flex fares now offer free or reasonable cancellation, while Basic Plus and Green fares have reduced fees, effective June 10, 2026
United Airlines plans to block two economy seats on its new Airbus A321XLR jets, reducing capacity to 150 to lower flight attendant staffing requirements from four to three
United Airlines is testing a 'Eurobusiness' style seating setup on its new Airbus A321XLRs, blocking middle seats in select economy rows to offer extra elbow room on long-haul flights
Etihad Airways and Condor have signed a new frequent flyer agreement allowing Etihad Guest members to redeem miles across Condor's entire network. The deal coincides with Condor launching new Bangkok service via Abu Dhabi
The TSA is trialing new automated 'e-gates' at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to allow passengers to scan their own IDs. The setup is currently live in eight TSA PreCheck lanes as part of an operational assessment
