# UK

19 signals tagged UK (region).

## Flying Blue adds 10,000 miles on US–CDG/AMS economy to Aug 31

Aug 26 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, Air France, KLM, Oneworld, Star Alliance, Flying Blue, Greece, UK, US, promotion

United States residents earn 10,000 extra Flying Blue miles on new paid economy tickets via Paris or Amsterdam booked August 19 to August 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-10-000-bonus-miles-from-the-us-to-any-air-france-klm)

## Millennium pays 15,000 bonus MyPoints for two-night stays to Aug 18

Aug 13 · 1 source · Copthorne, Grand Millennium, Kingsgate, M Social, Millennium Hotels, MyMillennium, Singapore, UK, US, promotion

MyMillennium members earn 15,000 bonus points on two night stays booked from 13 to 18 August 2026 and completed by 31 March 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/millennium-hotels-mymillennium-offers-15-000-to-30-000-bonus-points-per-stay)

## Currensea offers 50,000 Hilton points on UK debit card to 7 Sept 2026

Aug 11 · 1 source · Hilton Honors, Hilton, Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card, Currensea, UK, promotion, hotel, loyalty program, credit card, promo

Currensea is paying 50,000 Hilton Honors points rather than the usual 15,000 to people who open the UK Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card by 7 September 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-plus-debit-card-offers-50-000-bonus-points-until-september-7-2026)

## Trump used a C-32A decoy from Ankara to RAF Mildenhall on July 8

Aug 11 · 1 source · US Air Force, Turkey, UK, other, airline, other relevant news

President Trump flew a C-32A from Ankara to RAF Mildenhall on July 8, 2026 while the VC-25A departed as a decoy after reports of an Iranian assassination plot.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/trump-secretly-switched-planes-in-turkey-flew-c-32a-while-air-force-one-departed)

## Oman Offers Free 14-Day Visa to Nationals of Over 100 Countries

Aug 4 · 1 source · Oman Air, Oneworld, Australia, Canada, GCC, Japan, Oman, Schengen Area, UK, US

Oman is introducing a free 14-day visa for nationals of more than 100 countries to boost tourism. Eligible travelers need a confirmed hotel, insurance, and sufficient funds

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/oman-offers-free-14-day-visa-to-nationals-of-over-100-countries)

## WestJet Reaches Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants, Operations Resume

Aug 3 · 3 sources · Air Canada, WestJet, WestJet Encore, CUPE, Canada, EU, Europe, UK, airline, loyalty program

WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, ending the flight attendant strike. Operations are gradually resuming, though full recovery is expected to take several days

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/westjet-flight-attendant-strike-now-live-most-flights-grounded)

## Cathay Pacific Cancels Sunday Flights Due to Typhoon Noul, Waives Change Fees

Jul 25 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, EC 261/2004, UK261, EEA, EU, Hong Kong, UK, loyalty program, policy change, airline

Cathay Pacific is canceling all Sunday departures from Hong Kong (July 26) due to Typhoon Noul, waiving rebooking and refund fees, and advising passengers to check their status

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/cathay-pacific-cancels-sunday-flights-due-to-typhoon-noul-waives-change-fees)

## Three British Airways Pilots Suffer Severe Food Poisoning on Hyderabad to London Flight

Jul 23 · 2 sources · British Airways, Hyderabad, India, London, London-Heathrow, UK, other, airline, lounge, safety & operations

All three pilots on BA flight BA276 from Hyderabad to London-Heathrow fell ill with food poisoning; one required emergency surgery after landing

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-three-british-airways-pilots-on-hyd-lhr-flight-ba276-suffer-food-poisoning-o)

## Israir Plane Damaged at London Luton Airport for Third Time in a Year: Foul Play Suspected

Jul 20 · 1 source · Israir, Israel, London Luton Airport, UK, airline, safety & operations, industry news

An Israir Airbus A320 was damaged by a tug at London Luton Airport, marking the third such incident in under a year. Israeli authorities suspect foul play and are calling for a UK investigation

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/israir-plane-damaged-at-london-luton-airport-for-third-time-in-a-year-foul-play)

## 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)

## EasyJet Agrees To Be Taken Private By Castlelake

Jul 6 · 2 sources · Air France-KLM, EasyJet, Ryanair, SAS, Castlelake, Europe, UK, airline, credit card, partnership

EasyJet has reached an agreement with US private equity firm Castlelake to go private, with the board recommending shareholders accept the offer

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/castlelake-agrees-to-buy-easyjet-for-7-3-billion)

## IHG x Revolut Essential & Elite Debit Cards Launch June 30 with August 25 Offer

Jun 28 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, Revolut Elite, Revolut Essential, Revolut, EEA, UK, promotion, hotel, loyalty program

IHG and Revolut launch two UK debit cards (Essential, Elite) on June 30, 2026, offering IHG One Rewards status and points. A launch offer runs until August 25, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-x-revolut-essential-elite-debit-cards-launch-june-30-with-august-25-offer)

## IHG One Rewards Excludes UK-issued Debit Cards from Elite Qualifying Points

Jun 24 · 1 source · IHG, IHG One Rewards, IHG debit card, Revolut, China, UK, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, credit card

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ihg-one-rewards-excludes-uk-issued-debit-cards-from-elite-qualifying-points)

## Millennium Hotels Offers 15,000 to 30,000 Bonus MyPoints Per Stay Until December 31, 2026

Jun 23 · 1 source · Copthorne, Grand Millennium, Kingsgate, M Social, Millennium Hotels, Orchard, Studio M, The Bostonian, MyMillennium, Asia

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

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/millennium-hotels-offers-15-000-to-30-000-bonus-mypoints-per-stay-until-december)

## Qantas Launches Nonstop Sydney to London A350 Flights in October 2027

Jun 17 · 2 sources · Qantas, Australia, London, New York, Sydney, UK, route network, airline, new route

Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027 using A350-1000ULR aircraft, cutting travel time by four hours compared to one-stop services

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-to-launch-sydney-london-nonstop-in-oct-2027-followed-by-new-york)

## British Airways Cuts Avios Earnings on Uber Rides in UK & Ireland Effective June 15

Jun 3 · 1 source · British Airways, Avios, British Airways Club, Avios Group, Ireland, UK, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card

Effective June 15, 2026, most UberX and Taxi rides in the UK and Ireland will no longer earn Avios for British Airways Club members. Earnings are restricted to Uber Reserve, airport trips, and select premium options

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/british-airways-cuts-avios-earnings-on-uber-rides-in-uk-ireland-effective-june-1)

## Qatar Airways Privilege Club 30% Conversion Bonus From Select Financial & Hotel Partners June 1 – 30, 2026

Jun 2 · 2 sources · Aer Lingus, British Airways, Emirates, Iberia, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Hyatt

Qatar Airways is offering a 30% bonus Avios on transfers from select hotel and financial partners. The promotion runs from June 1 through June 30, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-privilege-club-offers-30-transfer-bonus-on-citi-thankyou-points-th)

## Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Now Includes US & Canada Residents

May 13 · 5 sources · Air France, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, KLM

Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-france-klm-flying-blue-paid-status-match-now-live-for-us-and-canada-resident)

## Qatar Airways Extends Fee-Free Ticket Changes Deadline to May 15, 2026

Apr 30 · 2 sources · Emirates, Qatar Airways, EU/EEA, Gulf, UK, policy change, airline, safety & operations, service policy change

Qatar Airways extended the ticketing deadline for fee-free date changes to May 15, 2026. Tickets issued by this date for travel between Feb 28 and Sept 15, 2026, can be changed fee-free until Oct 31, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qatar-airways-extends-free-changes-for-tickets-issued-by-may-15-2026)

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