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Wyndham is reentering vacation home rentals for the second time after its previous deal with Vacasa ended on December 1, 2025 (read more here )
Hyatt has had a Leverage program intended for SMEs that was recently paused and has now been relaunched. All existing program members, however, need to apply
DOT ended its 2025 freeze on new Mexican airline routes from Mexico City on October 16, and Aeromexico says it could name new US cities as soon as next week
Flights, hotels, credit cards, points
Alaska Airlines/Hawaii Airlines Atmos’ loyalty program has launched something called ‘ Atmos Communities ‘. Users can join one community (and change once per year) and each community gives different benefits. There are six communities currently and two have restricted membership
American Airlines is telling employees to stop involuntarily bumping passengers and even giving them permission to confirm volunteers on the very next flight even when it’s already full to make volunteering less of a hassle
Delta Air Lines is introducing an interesting and potentially useful perk for travelers visiting California wine country: eligible SkyMiles members can check a case of wine free on flights departing five participating airports. I like this…though there are a few restrictions…
Delta Air Lines is dropping two domestic routes this winter, retreating from markets in which Alaska Airlines and American Airlines enjoy significant structural advantages. The cuts are not especially surprising, but they offer a glimpse into how Delta is allocating aircraft…
Best Western Rewards members earn a $31 gift card for each stay booked by September 7, 2026 at hotels in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Paid stays of 4 or more consecutive nights at ski Homes and Villas booked by September 11, 2026 earn 2X base points for travel December 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.
Selected Miles & More members can buy a first mile bundle with a 50% bonus through September 30, 2026.
Qantas will replace its 485-seat A380s with 238-seat A350-1000s, dropping economy seats by about 60 percent.
Select IHG One Rewards members can buy points at 0.5 US cents each with a 100% bonus through September 1, 2026.
A Phoenix to Las Vegas Basic award is 3,000 Rapid Rewards points against 136 dollars in Southwest's sale through Aug. 31.
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.
Select TrueBlue members in good standing can buy points with a 120% bonus through October 1, 2026, on a single purchase of at least 20,000 points.
U.S. flyers can reach a useful Malaysia Airlines Enrich tier with 4 long haul round trips a year and the same oneworld ground perks as American or Alaska status.
Accor Diamond members can claim Accor+ Voyager at 125.30 euros instead of 179 euros as a status gift with a code that works 5 times.
From September 8, 2026, Flying Blue will offer its cheapest Air France and KLM awards only as Light tickets that generally cannot be changed or refunded.
Alaska Airlines is selling Atmos Rewards miles for 1.88 US cents at a 100% bonus through 11:59 PM PT on August 20, 2026.
Prince of Travel paid US$299 to upgrade to FoundersCard Elite instead of the usual US$995 after 2026 hotel statuses and a US$200 Uber credit made it worthwhile.
MyMillennium members earn 15,000 bonus points on two night stays booked from 13 to 18 August 2026 and completed by 31 March 2027.
Frequent flyer program integration remains unresolved even as the combined airline is set to launch on December 17, 2026.
Kenya Airways is selling Gold and Platinum Asante Rewards matches that confer SkyTeam Elite Plus for 12 months at 175 dollars or 299 dollars.
Porter Airlines is selling $22 anniversary boxes until December 15, 2026 with a one in 500 chance at a $13,000 voucher rather than 20 free flights.
As of July 30, 2026, American Airlines has enabled AAdvantage members to book award flights on Oman Air directly via aa.com, with rates starting at 40,000 miles to Southeast Asia
U.S. Membership Rewards members enrolled in The British Airways Club receive a 30% bonus on Avios transfers through September 27, 2026.
Marriott is offering a 50% or higher bonus on point purchases through September 9, 2026, under a raised cap, with no global stay promotion since May.
Hilton Honors members can buy 300,000 points and receive 600,000 points at 0.5 U.S. cents each through September 25, 2026.
United Airlines is accelerating its $22.5 billion redevelopment of Washington Dulles (IAD), adding 5 million square feet of terminal space and new concourses to support 24% seat growth
American Express has launched ALL Accor as a transfer partner for Canadian Membership Rewards cardholders. Transfers occur at a 2:1 ratio, with 1,000 MR points becoming 500 ALL Accor points
A British Airways passenger who mistyped a helpline number faced a $500 demand after scammers impersonated him and rebooked the ticket for free.
Alaska Airlines is selling economy awards to nine destinations at up to 50% off through August 8, 2026, starting at 20,000 miles one way.
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
Ascott Star Rewards and Cathay Pacific launched a partnership allowing Asia Miles members to earn 500 miles per stay with a $800 minimum spend, effective June 15, 2026
American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Membership Rewards points transferred to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus Avios programs
American Airlines has updated its 24-hour free refund policy, requiring tickets to be booked at least 7 days before departure (up from 2 days) to qualify for a full cash refund
American Airlines is retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with the 'Olympus' cabin product, eliminating first class and adding 18 business class and 16 premium economy seats. The first reconfigured aircraft is expected to return to service before the end of IATA summer 2026
The FAA has issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant of the MAX family. This certification clears the way for Boeing to begin deliveries to its primary customer, Southwest Airlines, which has 269 of the aircraft on order
Condor will launch daily seasonal nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Frankfurt (FRA) from May 14 to September 12, 2027, operating with Airbus A330neo aircraft
WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations
World of Hyatt members earn double points (10 total pts/USD) on non-stay food and beverage charges of $10+ at participating Asia-Pacific and Southwest Asia hotels from August 1 to September 30, 2026, capped at 30,000 bonus points
Capital One is offering a 15% transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles from August 1 through August 31, 2026, yielding 1,150 Lifemiles per 1,000 Capital One miles
Wyndham Rewards is offering an 80% bonus on points purchases through August 14, 2026. The annual purchase limit is temporarily raised to 100,000 points
Delta is offering new SkyMiles members up to 5,000 bonus miles for completing three activities (email opt-in, $30 SkyMiles Dining spend, app flight booking) within 90 days. Registration must be completed by December 31, 2026
First Cabin International, a Japanese airline-inspired pod hotel, has opened its first US location in Honolulu's Waikiki district. The property features tiered 'first,' 'business,' and 'premium economy' pods but does not participate in major hotel loyalty programs
The TSA is trialing new self-service e-gates at CLT's Security Checkpoint 2, available to TSA PreCheck members. The system scans IDs and takes photos automatically, offering a slightly faster process than traditional officer checks
Allegiant Air announced it will debut a new first-class cabin with two-by-two recliners in 2027, alongside complimentary soft drinks starting August 1
IHG Americas summer sale offers up to 30% off for One Rewards members (25% for non-members) on stays through Dec 30, 2026. Booking deadline is July 30, 2026
Bilt Points can now transfer 1:1 to Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program, enabling bookings on Philippine Airlines business class to Manila from 75,000 points plus fees
Cathay Pacific is offering a 10% transfer bonus for Asia Miles to US residents transferring from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, and hotel partners. The offer runs from July 27 through August 28, 2026, with registration required
JetBlue confirms its new first-class cabin will be named 'BlueFirst' and plans to introduce basic fares with tighter restrictions to first and extra-legroom cabins by end of 2026
Delta SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all Starbucks purchases starting Aug. 5, 2026, replacing the previous tiered reload structure
IHG One Rewards members get up to 25% off (15% base + 10% member discount) at newly opened European hotels within 6 months of opening. Offer includes breakfast and applies to specific participating properties
United CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian to probe a potential merger, following a previous proposal to merge with American Airlines
Choice Privileges is offering a 35% discount on point purchases until August 28, 2026, bringing the cost to 0.67 cents per point. A 4,000-point minimum purchase applies
Air Astana has filed with the DOT for US operating authority, aiming to launch nonstop flights to the US in 2027 once Kazakhstan secures an IASA Category 1 FAA rating
President Trump has announced the lifting of a 41-year ban on US airlines flying to Lebanon, reversing a policy in place since 1985. While the FAA is ready to implement, actual service launch remains uncertain due to safety and demand factors
Delta is offering double SkyMiles on select domestic routes for tickets booked July 21–23, 2026. Eligible members must enroll and fly in Main Classic or Main Extra
Targeted AAdvantage members can earn 4,000 bonus Loyalty Points for flying four premium cabin flights within 60 days of registration. Registration deadline is July 21, 2026
The FAA is allowing Boeing to consistently issue airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft, ending a period of alternating-week self-certification that began in late September 2025
Aer Lingus is suspending nonstop flights from Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis to Dublin later this year, while Seattle service will become seasonal. The cuts are part of a cost-cutting effort involving 500 job losses
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027, marking its first mainland U.S.-Philippines route
AutoCamp is waiving its $75 per-stay pet fee at all U.S. locations throughout August 2026. The promotion allows up to two dogs per reservation with an 80-pound weight limit
TSA and CBP have launched 'One Stop Security' (skipping security re-check) with UK partners and 'International Remote Baggage Screening' (direct bag transfer) with Australia and South Korea partners on select airline routes
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
Hilton Honors has launched its partnership with Explora Journeys, allowing members to earn 10 base points per dollar and redeem points for luxury cruises, along with status-based perks like welcome parties and private transfers
Frontier Airlines announced plans to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in early 2027. The airline has not confirmed if the service will be free or paid, though it aims to be the first US carrier to manage the system directly
Choice Privileges is offering a buy points flash sale with up to 45% off, bringing the cost to roughly 0.57 cents per point. The promotion runs through July 20, 2026, with a 6,000-point minimum purchase
American Express is discontinuing the Old Blue Cash card, automatically converting existing holders to the Blue Cash Everyday Card effective March 4, 2026
American Express is discontinuing the Old Blue Cash card. Chase is updating the Sapphire Reserve dining credit scope and removing phone protection from the Freedom Flex. SoFi launched the Smart Card
Delta One lie-flat business class seats are available to 10 European destinations for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees, with availability extending through July, August, and September 2026
The DHS is launching 'ICE Air,' a government-owned but contractor-operated deportation fleet, with a target launch by July 2027. The initial fleet includes six Boeing 737-700s and two Gulfstream G650ERs
Air France and KLM have expanded their Advance Seat Reservation fees to include award tickets and most long-haul routes, including those to North America, with exemptions for elite members and Business Flex passengers
American Express updated Centurion Lounge access rules effective July 8, 2026. Guests must now be on the same flight, and connecting passengers face a five-hour layover cap
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in India and added Air India as an eligible airline for matching
The EU has pushed the launch of its ETIAS travel authorization system from the fourth quarter of 2026 to 2027, citing technical issues with the parallel EES biometric entry system
The American Express Gold Card is offering up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points for $8,000 in spend within the first six months, a valued offer as of July 2026
Explora Journeys' loyalty program has expanded its partnership with Hilton Honors, allowing members to earn 10 base points per dollar spent on cruise fares and redeem points for sailings
Effective July 9, 2026, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its IATA code changing to DJT following Florida legislation and FAA implementation
American Express US Membership Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when transferring to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from July 1 through July 31, 2026
TSA is transitioning from the Known Crewmember (KCM) program to the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program between June 22 and September 30, 2026. CMAP is TSA-controlled, uses biometrics, and costs $19 per crew member
Rove has added Frontier Miles as a transfer partner, offering a 1:1 transfer ratio with a 25% bonus (1:1.25) for transfers made through July 31, 2026
Air Canada Aeroplan members can earn 1 mile per C$2 spent at Club Avolta's Hudson and Dufry airport retail locations in North America, with HMSHost dining to follow later this year
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can book select international and Hawaii destinations at up to 50% off in Economy with miles. Travel must be between September 1 and November 15, 2026, with bookings required by July 4
Rove has added Frontier Airlines as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. A 25% transfer bonus is available through July 31, 2026
American Express Gold Card gains up to $10 monthly dining credit for Grubhub+, while Chase Sapphire Preferred includes a complimentary DoorDash DashPass subscription through December 2027
Delta has opened Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, a 4,000-square-foot space with 75 seats. Phase 2 completes in 2028, and a new Sky Club opens in 2027
A JetBlue Airbus A321 collided with a drone on approach to JFK on June 29, 2026, marking the first known instance of a commercial aircraft hitting a drone in the US. The plane landed safely with no visible damage, and the FAA is investigating
United Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service from Denver (DEN) to Providenciales (PLS) starting Dec. 19, 2026, operating Saturdays through April 24, 2027, on Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft
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
Flying Blue members earn double miles on up to two segments on Air France and KLM flights from the US, Canada, or Mexico. Book between June 25 and July 23, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 30, 2026
Delta launched a flash sale offering discounted award flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Booking deadline is June 25, 2026
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
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
Delta SkyMiles members earn MQDs and double miles on hotel, car, and vacation rentals booked June 15–July 20 for travel through December 15, 2026
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
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
