# Spain

13 signals tagged Spain (region).

## GHA Discovery extends double D$ at new Minor hotels to 30 Nov 2026

Sep 1 · 1 source · Anantara, Avani, Colbert Collection, GHA Discovery, Minor Hotels, Oaks, Tivoli, Australia, Croatia, Germany

Registered GHA Discovery members earn double DISCOVERY Dollars at new Minor hotels booked and completed from 1 September through 30 November 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gha-discovery-doubles-discovery-dollars-for-stays-at-new-minor-hotels-through-no)

## United will add 10 new destinations in Europe and Asia from March 2027

Aug 31 · 4 sources · United Airlines, MileagePlus, France, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, route network

United will fly 13 new routes in 2027, with the first flights as early as March 27, including 10 cities it does not currently serve.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-adds-10-new-international-cities-and-4-new-routes-starting-march-2027)

## United will return Greenland flying and add 10 destinations in 2027

Aug 26 · 1 source · United Airlines, Croatia, Greenland, Italy, Scandinavia, Southern Europe, Spain, route network, airline, new route

United confirmed every unique summer 2026 international route will return in 2027 and is adding 10 new destinations.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-confirms-return-of-2026-summer-routes-for-2027-adds-new-southern-european)

## Revolut adds 20% on RevPoints conversions to Avios to Aug 30

Aug 15 · 1 source · British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Avios, RevPoints, Revolut, Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom

Revolut personal-account holders in Ireland, the UK or Spain get 20% extra Avios when they convert RevPoints from 17 to 30 August 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/revolut-offers-20-revpoints-to-avios-conversion-bonus-august-1730-2026)

## Spain and Italy restore air and sea ID checks until early September

Aug 9 · 1 source · Schengen, EU, Italy, Spain, policy change, loyalty program, service policy change

Anyone flying or sailing between Spain and Italy should expect to present a passport or national ID at least through early September.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/schengen-id-checks-temporarily-reinstated-between-spain-and-italy-until-early-se)

## Riyadh Air Launches First Sfeer Bonus Miles Offer for Spain Routes

Jul 17 · 1 source · Riyadh Air, Higuerón Hotel Málaga, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Sfeer, Madrid, Málaga, Spain, promotion, airline

Riyadh Air offers 5,000–10,000 bonus Sfeer miles for Economy/Premium Economy travel to/from Málaga or Madrid. Registration required; travel must occur by September 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/riyadh-air-launches-first-sfeer-bonus-miles-offer-for-spain-routes)

## Gibraltar Border Checks Abolished, Effectively Entering Schengen Zone July 15, 2026

Jul 14 · 1 source · Gibraltar, Schengen Zone, Spain, UK, policy change, service policy change

Gibraltar will effectively become part of the Schengen zone on July 15, 2026, with land border checks abolished. Time spent in Gibraltar will now count toward the 90/180-day Schengen limit for non-residents

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/gibraltar-border-checks-abolished-effectively-entering-schengen-zone-july-15-202)

## Iberia’s Papal Plane Suffers Mechanical Failure, Pope Takes Private Jet

Jun 13 · 1 source · Iberia, Rome, Spain, airline, industry news

Iberia's designated aircraft for Papal flights experienced a technical issue at Tenerife, forcing Pope Leo XIV to return to Rome on a private plane provided by the King of Spain

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/iberias-papal-plane-suffers-mechanical-failure-pope-takes-private-jet)

## A Series of (un)Fortunate Events in Spain

May 30 · 1 source · Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia, Iberia Airlines, United Airlines, Hotel Palacio De Santa Paula, JW Marriott Hotel Madrid, La Zambra Resort, Marriott Bonvoy, Thompson Madrid

A trip report covering point redemptions on Iberia and Air Canada, including Avios and Aeroplan usage, alongside experiences with baggage delays and flight cancellations in Spain

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/a-series-of-un-fortunate-events-in-spain)

## Flying Blue Paid Status Match Adds BA UK and Aegean, Removes Asian Carriers

May 1 · 6 sources · Aegean Airlines, Air China, Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Hainan Airlines

Air France-KLM's Flying Blue updated its paid status match: BA UK elites are back, Aegean is added, but Asiana, Ethiopian, and Hainan are removed. Valid for 12 months

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/transfer-chase-points-to-air-france-klm-flying-blue-with-20-bonus-worth-it)

## IHG Flash Sale: Up to 40% Off Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

Apr 27 · 1 source · IHG One Rewards, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, Iberostar Selection Albufera Park, Iberostar Selection Andalucía Playa, Iberostar Selection Diar El Andalous, Iberostar Selection Eolia Djerba, Iberostar Selection Fuertevent Palace, Iberostar Selection Jardín del Sol Suites, Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay, Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace

IHG One Rewards members can book up to 40% off stays at Iberostar properties in Europe and North Africa. Book by April 29 for stays through April 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-flash-sale-up-to-40-off-iberostar-beachfront-resorts)

## Groundforce and Menzies Strikes Cause Travel Chaos in Spain

Mar 31 · 1 source · Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventa, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca

Groundforce and Menzies staff strikes are disrupting flights across major Spanish airports in late March and Easter 2026. Strikes are not considered extraordinary under EC 261, so passengers may be eligible for compensation

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/groundforce-and-menzies-strikes-disrupt-spanish-airports-ec-261-rights-apply)

## Royal Jordanian Offers Status Match to oneworld Sapphire for $149

Mar 9 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, oneworld, Langham Hotels, Preferred Hotel Group, Brilliant, Gold Sparrow, Prefer Hotel Rewards, Royal Club

Royal Jordanian is matching elite status from select airlines and hotels to its Gold Sparrow tier (oneworld Sapphire) for $149. Hotel status matches to Sapphire are limited to March 9-15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-jordanian-status-match-to-oneworld-sapphire-for-eligible-residents)

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