718 signals tagged policy change.
Delta Air Lines has updated its 20-minute baggage guarantee policy, reducing the time travelers have to submit a claim for 2,500 SkyMiles from 72 hours to just 2 hours after flight arrival
Lufthansa has received FAA certification for most of its new Boeing 787 Allegris business class seats, allowing 25 of 28 seats to be sold effective immediately
American Airlines is rolling out new app and website functionality to provide clear reasons for flight delays and cancellations, along with tailored push notifications, emails, and texts
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
Aegean Airlines has canceled its order for two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, originally intended to be deferred from JetBlue, citing seat certification delays that pushed delivery past the peak summer season
Effective March 12, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy members can now top off free night awards with up to 25,000 points, up from the previous 15,000-point limit
Global Entry resumes operations at 5AM ET on March 11, 2026, ending a 17-day suspension caused by the partial government shutdown
SWISS is accelerating its A330 retrofit to the SWISS Senses cabin, starting in the coming weeks. The new configuration introduces First Class suites and Premium Economy, reducing total seats to 225
Starbucks Rewards changes went live on March 10, 2026, reintroducing Gold and Reserve elite tiers. The overhaul adjusts earning rates, introduces redemption caps, and modifies birthday treat windows
Southwest Airlines has updated its employee travel policy, limiting cabin jumpseat usage to pilots and flight attendants. Non-crew employees like gate agents can no longer use jumpseats when flights are full
Jet fuel prices have doubled to around $4 per gallon due to geopolitical tensions, prompting airlines like United, Delta, and American to warn of immediate fare increases and profit pressure
LOT Polish Airlines has begun installing Viasat Wi-Fi on its Boeing 787 fleet, starting with one aircraft. The service will be available to all 15 Dreamliners by the end of April 2026
American Airlines is double-catering flights to/from London Heathrow from the US due to a catering provider issue, resulting in reduced meal choices, boxed wine in premium cabins, and 10,000 AAdvantage mile compensation for affected passengers
ExpertFlyer introduces a new Elite membership tier for $19.99/mo, raises prices for Basic and Premium tiers, and adds features like detailed seat maps and American SWU availability search
Air Canada is accelerating its plan to move all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its Rouge subsidiary by the end of 2026. This transition includes a cabin reconfiguration for Rouge with reduced business class and added Wi-Fi, while mainline A320s and A321s receive new cabin standards
American Express has opened its first 'Sidecar by Centurion Lounge' in Las Vegas (LAS) Concourse D. This boutique space targets passengers with flights departing within 90 minutes, offering a speakeasy-inspired experience with small plates and cocktails
United Airlines has updated its contract of carriage to include a new reason for refusing transport: passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content
Starting October 25, 2026, Qantas will operate daily Brisbane-Manila flights with the A321XLR, replacing the A330-200. Business class fares remain unchanged but the product downgrades from flat beds to recliners without seat-back entertainment
