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Chase Ultimate Rewards To IAG (BA/IB/EI), Wyndham & IHG Conversion Bonuses November 1 – December 3, 2026
Chase has launched its latest Ultimate Rewards conversion bonus offers, and this time there are five, and all are valid until December 3, 2026. Chase UR transfers to IAG airlines (British Airways, Iberia & Aer Lingus) are bonused by 30%, as are those to Wyndham. […]
Cheap Alternative For Tokyo To Narita Airport Transfers With The Keisei Bus For 1500 Yen
After all these years of using the Tokyo Limousine Bus as well as the Narita Express (both of which runs ~ 3500 Yen) I just discovered that there is a cheaper alternative from two locations: Tokyo Station and Ginza. I walked by the designated pickup […]
Royal Jordanian Flash Hotel Status Match (Oneworld Sapphire) For For UK & EU Residents Until November 1 – 7, 2026
Royal Jordanian has an ongoing paid status match to its Silver Jay (Oneworld Ruby) and Gold Sparrow (Oneworld Sapphire) tiers for members of various airline and hotel loyalty programs (read more here). There is now a Flash Match for Royal Club Gold (Oneworld Sapphire) for […]
ALL Accor 2X Points For Dining Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa Until December 13, 2026
Accor has launched a dining offer for F&B expenses at select hotels in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa until December 13, 2026. ALL Accor members can earn double points for these dines when they are not staying (you earn more if you are staying […]
United States Will Require Signed Ebola Statement From All International Arrivals From November 3, 2026
United States will require all international arrivals, including US nationals and permanent residents, to provide a written statement that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the previous 21 days. US nationals and citizens at select airports will also […]
IHG 15% Off Awards At Select New & Refreshed Hotels Through April 30, 2027
IHG has updated its award discount promotion, which lets IHG One Rewards members save on points at select new or renovated hotels. The promotion will now run until April 30, 2027. IHG One Rewards members can save 15% on the number of points OR the […]
Compensation Clinic: Hyatt Hotels Dining Pre-Order System Fail During Dinner
This week’s Compensation Clinic is making a stop at Hyatt again, where I had an issue with an in-house order system for dining, offered via QR Code and mobile App from the room. Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. […]
Reader Question: European Enty Exit System (EES) Issue – Exit Never Recorded?
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us an interesting case about the European Entry-Exit System (EES) not properly recording their exit because a border guard manually stamped them out. Have a mishap, a loyalty story, or something else travel-related to share? Please send it to us at […]
Success! IHG Premier Credit Card $100 Airline Credit (Don’t Forget To Use!)
IHG with Chase launched a refreshed line of cobranded credit cards earlier this month (read more here), and there are benefits that Chase has NOT communicated to existing cardholders at all. Existing IHG Premier credit cardholders are eligible for a $100 statement credit both in […]
GHA Discovery Double Elite Qualifying Nights November 1 – December 31, 2026
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has launched a year-end promotion to get more GHA Discovery members to qualify for status. GHA Discovery members can earn double elite qualifying nights for stays booked and consumed between November 1 and December 31, 2026. You must register for this […]
Air France “Shadow” Cancels Dubai Flights Until December 1 & Riyadh Until January 11, 2027
Air France has now officially canceled Dubai flights until November 7 and Riyadh until December 12, 2026, but they have “shadow” canceled these flights much further out. Air France has removed availability on Dubai flights until December 1st, and Riyadh until January 11, 2027. This […]
ALL Accor Double Points For Stays At Select Brands In Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa Through March 31, 2027 (Book By December 13)
Accor has launched a bonus points offer for stays at select brands and hotels in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa between October 27 and March 31, 2027. ALL Accor members can earn double points if they first register for this offer and then book […]
Massive Amadeus Hack Affecting Hundreds Of Thousands Of Passengers Across Multiple Airlines
Amadeus, the Spanish company that provides critical infrastructure to many airlines, was hacked for an extended period between August 10, 2023, and September 23, 2026. Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines have informed affected passengers, and the hack also affects other airlines, including Korean […]
Rant: Entire Residential Apartment Buildings Being Converted To Air BnB’s & Hotels
Today I have somewhat of a rant topic that I seriously came to hate, namely owners turning their entire apartment buildings into Air BnB’s or residential style hotels to maximize profit in soaring markets. This week I found out that our former apartment in Tokyo-Ebisu […]
ALL Accor Greater China 3X Points + Instant Gold With Fast Track Until December 31, 2026 (Book By November 15)
Accor has a new bonus points offer for stays in Greater China, and you can also get an instant ALL Gold for 90 days with a fast track to keep it through December 31, 2027. ALL Accor members can earn triple points for stays in […]
UPDATE: SAS EuroBonus Worldwide Status Match Now Live (Valid Countries)
SAS EuroBonus launched earlier this month a worldwide limited-time status match offer for elite members of most Star Alliance, Oneworld, and other significant airlines. SAS has now updated which countries they match or doesn’t (previously only China, Brazil, and Argentina were excluded). Elite members of the […]
Wyndham Relaunches Vacation Home Rentals Under “Homes & Havens”
Wyndham is reentering vacation home rentals for the second time after its previous deal with Vacasa ended on December 1, 2025 (read more here). The Homes & Havens platform initially lists 800 or so professionally managed homes, villas, and units. You can access Wyndham’s Homes […]
Singapore Airlines Extends Dubai Flight Cancellations Through February 28, 2027
Singapore Airlines has today extended its Dubai flight cancellations through February 28, 2027. Singapore Airlines doesn’t appear to offer rebookings on other airlines, as all responsible airlines would, but is only offering a refund. You can access Singapore Airlines here. Singapore Airlines Notice: Advisory on […]
Grand Hyatt Barcelona Becomes RIU Plaza Hotel On April 1, 2027
Hyatt is about to lose its flagship hotel, Grand Hyatt Barcelona, on April 1, 2027, when the property becomes affiliated with RIU and is reflagged as a RIU Plaza hotel. Grand Hyatt Barcelona became a Grand Hyatt in April 2024, and has been affiliated with […]
Air France & KLM Flying Blue Status Match Expands To Switzerland
Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in Switzerland in addition to those in Greece and Israel. Flying Blue matches tiers from many Star Alliance and Oneworld airlines, plus a few others. You can access this offer on Statusmatch’s […]
EXTENDED: ALL Accor+ Explorer Sign Up Promo With 3,000 Bonus Points October 1 – November 30, 2026
Accor Plus’s updated pricing went live on October 1st (prices went up slightly + corrected currency fluctuation changes since the last “calibration”), and they also launched a new sign-up promo that was supposed to end tomorrow, but has now been extended until November 30, 2026. ALL Accor+ […]
Fabulous Fridays: Beautiful, Creative Hotel Welcome Cards & Amenities
This week’s Fabulous Friday is about the creative side of the hotel guest experience and the management team when preparing for the arrival of their Elite and VIP guests, leaving a personalized welcome amenity in the room. Those guests with top-tier status or who are […]
Malta Significantly Increases Tourist Taxes From January 1, 2027
A reader sent us a tip that Malta is significantly increasing tourism-related fees, in fact, multiplying them, from January 1, 2027. The Maltese government doesn’t call these tourism taxes but is rather “greenwashing” the fee and calls it an eco-contribution. The tourism tax started at […]
ALL Accor To Emirates Skywards Points-to-Miles 25% Conversion Promotion Until November 30, 2026
Accor and Emirates have launched a points-to-miles conversion promotion that is valid from today (October 29) through November 30, 2026. Conversions from ALL to Emirates are boosted by 25% for the duration of this offer. You can access Accor’s page for Emirates here, and Emirates […]
IHG One Rewards Emirates Skywards Double Miles For Stays Until January 31, 2027 (Book By November 30)
IHG has launched a bonus miles offer for Emirates Skywards member stays worldwide until January 31, 2027. Skywards members can earn 4 miles per USD for stays at most hotels if they register for this offer and book by November 30. You can access this […]
Hyatt Leverage Relaunch Promo: Double Points For Stays Through December 31, 2026
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. There is also a launch offer for double World of Hyatt points for stays that are booked and consumed […]
Harbour Air Awards Now Available Using Air Canada Aeroplan Miles
Air Canada and Vancouver-based Harbor Air signed a frequent flyer partnership last year (read more here), allowing Aeroplan members to earn miles on their flights. Now, Aeroplan members can use miles for Harbour Air flights, starting at 9,000 miles. You can access Air Canada’s page […]
ALL Accor 5,000 Bonus Points For A Stay December 8 – March 28, 2027 (Book By November 1?)
Accor yesterday launched its sale (read more here), and there is now also a bonus opportunity for 5,000 ALL points. It is extremely unclear what stay qualifies for these bonus points, as there is a significant conflict between the information on the promo landing page […]
Award Success: ANA Mileage Club Economy Award Beijing to Osaka For 5,000 Miles
In our Award Success series, I’d like to feature another award I issued with ANA Mileage Club, this time a one-way Economy Class ticket on ANA-operated flights, issued under a promotional cabin at a very low rate. For this trip, I needed a flight from […]
ALL Accor “Stay For More” Sale For Stays In Europe, North Africa, Greater China, India & Elsewhere December 8 – March 28, 2027 (Book By November 1)
Accor has launched a “Stay for More” sale, first open to ALL members until November 1st, then to everyone else. The discount in most markets and brands is 25% for stays of 2 nights or more between December 8 and March 28, 2027. You can access […]
Etihad Guest Members Can Now Earn Miles For STARLUX Flights
Etihad and STARLUX launched their frequent flyer partnership in August (read more here), giving Etihad Guest members access to STARLUX reward seats. Now, Etihad Guest members can also earn miles for STARLUX flights, and Etihad also uses the STARLUX lounge in Taipei for its flights. You can […]
Volotea Files For Pre-Insolvency Protection In Spain
The Spanish low cost carrier of which Aegean owns more than 20% has filed for pre-insolvency protection with a Spanish Court in Barcelona. The airline now has three to six months to renegotiate is debt obligations that currently stand at 356M euros. You can access […]
Hyatt Opposes Hilton’s “Select by Hilton” Trademark Application
Hyatt and Hilton both launched their “Select” brands in 2025, and Hyatt has now filed a formal opposition to Hilton’s “Select by Hilton” trademark application. Hyatt Select is Hyatt’s lower accomondation brands, while Hilton plans to bring outside brands, such as recently launched YOTEL, part […]
KLM Cancels Dubai Flights Until March 27, 2027 & Air France Continues Weekly Rolling Cancellations (No Start In Sight)
Air France – KLM Group appears to be struggling with its service resumption to Dubai, and KLM has already canceled all flights until March 27, 2027, which is the start of the IATA Summer Season. Air France has currently zeroed out all availability until November […]
Marriott Kills mycitizenM+ Subscription Product November 17, 2026
Marriott acquired citizenM hotel brand last year (read more here), and quickly completed the integration of hotels into Marriott Bonvoy by late November 2025 (read more here). citizenM has its own paid discount program, mycitizenM+, which Marriott will close to new enrollments and renewals effective […]
Thailand Visa Processing Backlog In Many Countries Causes Frustration With Travelers
Travelers around the world have reported very long processing times for their visitor visa to Thailand and in many cases it hasn’t been issued in time for the traveler to actually fly as intended, causing no-shows. This is especially bad in cases where there is […]
Best Western Rebrands Under WorldHotels & WorldHotels Rewards
Best Western acquired WorldHotels in 2019, but has kept the brand and loyalty programs separate until now. In a surprise move, Best Western Hotels will use WorldHotels as its masterbrand going forward, and Best Western Rewards will become WorldHotels Rewards on January 5, 2027. The […]
London Heathrow Terminal Shuffle In 2028: Delta, Finnair, JAL, China Southern & LATAM
London Heathrow Airport is making minor adjustments to what airlines will operate from which terminals in 2028 that will significantly affect some. These changes will mainly affect Delta, Finnair, and Japan Airlines premium travelers and elite members, as they will all move from Terminal 3 […]
Hilton Hotel Openings Report September 2026
Hilton regularly published a list of newly opened hotels with standard point pricing, but discontinued this practice after abolishing award categories. There is still a handy hotel openings spreadsheet that Hilton sends out to the trade, listing the hotels and the brand under which they […]
New Hyatt Promotion: One Elite Qualifying Night For Each US$1000 In APAC F&B Spend (Up To 10 Nights)
World of Hyatt published a new, creative promotion offering one elite qualifying night (up to 10) for each US$1000 spent on F&B charges at participating hotels, which is something they never had before. This promotion popped up this evening in my Hyatt App and might […]
Iberia Gift Cards In USD/EUR/GBP 10% Off Until November 3, 2026
Iberia has brought back its usual Halloween Gift Card sale, which should be available in all usual currencies on November 3, 2026. Iberia gift cards can be used to purchase flights on the company’s website and are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You […]
Alaska Airlines Buy Miles Up To 110% Bonus + Increased Limit Until November 7, 2026
Alaska Airlines has launched its seventh Buy Miles Sale, offering up to a 110% bonus and an increased purchase for 2026, valid until November 7. Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld alliance in March 2021, and you can redeem miles with all Oneworld airlines. Alaska also has […]
Can You Comfortably Sleep At 26 Celsius/79 Fahrenheit? Case: Venice & Italy Regulations
What is comfortable in room temperature is one of those issues that appears to vary widely between where you live and what you have used to. When I was in Venice earlier this month to check out the latest Biennale, I came across the following […]
Turkish Airlines 1,923 Bonus Status Miles For Booking October 29 & Travel January 1 – May 31, 2027
Turkish Airlines is celebrating Republic Day by offering 1,923 bonus status miles for a mobile app booking made on October 29. The bonus miles are posted within 7 days after the qualifying flight is flown. The eligible flight must take place January 1 – May […]
Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas Triple Points For Summer Stays In 2027 (Book By November 20)
Marriott has launched a new bonus points offer for stays at Homes & Villas next summer, between May 24 and September 11, 2027. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn triple points if they book by November 20 for stays of five nights or longer. You can access […]
Delta One Award Flash Sale For Travel To Asia, Europe, Latin America & The US For Travel Through 2027 (Book By October 29)
Delta Air Lines has launched a SkyMiles flash sale to select destinations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the US, and the valid dates are city-pair specific. The award sale this time applies to Delta’s business class, which they call Delta One, and is available […]
ALL Signature Customer Pre-Black Friday 20% Off Sign Up Offers October 26 – November 20, 2026
Accor in Brazil has launched a pre-Black Friday warm-up offer to encourage members to sign up for ALL Signature at 20% off through November 20, 2026. The ALL Signature is open to Accor members worldwide. ALL Signature went through a significant price increase recently, and […]
ANA All Nippon Airways No Longer Allows Standby On Partner Issued Award Tickets
Some time ago, I covered that ANA All Nippon Airways usually allows travelers on award tickets to stand by for earlier domestic flights and sometimes even confirms them straight at the check-in counter, but that policy seems to have changed. At least when traveling on […]
IHG 30% Off Destination Deals For Stays In Many Markets October 30 – December 13, 2026 (Book By November 1)
IHG has launched a new up to 30% off Destinations Deals sale for stays between October 30 and December 13, 2026. The sale is valid for stays in select countries in Europe and China, and in select US markets, and is available for bookings until […]
Qantas Premium Economy & First Class Award Now Available Through Air France – KLM’s Flying Blue
Qantas and Air France – KLM launched a partnership in 2019 (read more here), expanded it in July last year (read more here), and promised “enhanced” loyalty cooperation “soon”. Flying Blue members can now use their miles for Qantas Premium Economy and First Class award tickets. You […]
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe Exits IHG System On December 1, 2026
IHG has begun sending notices to guests with bookings at the ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe hotel after November 30, 2026. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe will exit the IHG system on December 1, 2026, but will continue to operate under another undisclosed brand and name from […]
Qatar Airways & WestJet Launch Codeshare Partnership
Qatar Airways and WestJet, based in Calgary, have started to codeshare each other’s flights. Qatar codeshares WestJet’s flights from Toronto and Montreal to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, St Johns, and Winnipeg. It is not clear if WestJet also codeshares Qatar Airways flights, […]
Amex US Leading Hotels Of The World, Best Western & WorldHotels Offers Through December 31, 2026
American Express often has various offers on its cards that are cardholder- and country-specific, but often they tend to be somewhat similar. There are three hotel related offers have recently shown under my account that are releant for our readers from Leading Hotels of the […]
Air France – KLM Flying Blue Subscribe To Miles Launches Complete+ With 30,000 Miles
Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue has had a Points.com “Subscribe to Miles” module for a while that lets you subscribe to a set number of miles each month. They have now launched a new Complete+ tier that allows Flying Blue members to buy 30,000 miles monthly. […]
ALL Accor Fairmont Offer With Daily $50 F& Credit For Stays Through March 31, 2027.
Accor has launched a sale, “Stay Longer, Enjoy More,” for stays at participating Fairmont hotels worldwide until March 31, 2027. The rate plan comes with a daily $50 F&B credit that is cumulative. There is a minimum stay requirement of two nights, You can access […]
Reminder: New Tax-Free Shopping Refund Regulations In Japan Starting November 1, 2026
As we previously mentioned, starting November 1, 2026, Japan will introduce a new Tax-Free Shopping process for international travelers that will unfortunately see an end to instant in-store processing. All purchases from November 1st and beyond will need to be processed at the airport, as […]
IHG Promo Success! Stacking Global Promo With Voco 3X Points Offer
IHG’s program can be very lucrative if you play the promotions right, although the bonus offers were better last year than this (although 2X elite nights have been more common so far in 2026). IHG currently has up to triple points global offer, and triple […]
Citi ThankYou To Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 10% Conversion Bonus October 25 – November 14, 2026
Citi has launched a new conversion bonus this time with Cathay Pacific that is valid for transfers made between October 25 and November 14, 2026. ThankYou to Asia Miles points-to-miles conversions are bonused by 105 during the promo period. You can access ThankYou here, and […]
Amex Membership Rewards US To Marriott Bonvoy Conversion Bonus Until December 10, 2026
American Express has various conversion bonus offers with its point transfer partners, and now there is one with Marriott Bonvoy until December 10, 2026. Amex Membership Rewards (MR) to Marriott Bonvoy points-to-points are bonused by 35%. You can access Marriott here, and Amex here. READ […]
Riyadh Air & Saudia Temporarily Relocate Their Riyadh (RUH) Hub To Qassim (ELQ)
Riyadh Airport (RUH) has been closed for about two weeks due to Houthi attacks, and it is reportedly partially reopening for travel today (October 25, 2026). However, Saudia and Riyadh Air have both temporarily relocated their Riyadh operations to Qassim Airport (ELQ), roughly 350 to […]
Compensation Clinic: Marriott Best Rate Disappointment Guarantee Complaint
This week’s Compensation Clinic is about Marriott’s complete joke of a “Best Rate Guarantee” and how badly the program is administered these days, either denied outright or not responded to in time. As I previously covered, I filed a BRG for a stay at the […]
Lufthansa, Swiss & Eurowings Postpone Dubai Service Resumption Until November 25, 2026
Lufthansa and Swiss were scheduled to resume Dubai services starting tomorrow (October 25, 2026) from Zurich, Frankfurt, and Munich, and Eurowings from November 1st, but these plans have now been put on hold. Now, Lufthansa Group has decided to suspend these services until November 25, […]
Accor 5,000 Or 9,000 Bonus Points For ALL Accor+ ibis & Voyager Subscribers For A Stay By January 22, 2027 (Book By November 20)
Accor launched a new Mega Bonus offer on Thursday to drive ALL Accor ibis and Voyager subscriptions by offering bonus points for a stay that essentially covers the purchase price (read more here). We didn’t note at the time that this also applies to existing […]
ANA All Nippon Airways Increases Fuel Surcharges Again From November 1, 2026
Those seeking to purchase paid or award tickets with ANA All Nippon Airways should do so before November 1st, as the airline has announced another wave of fuel surcharge increases. ANA reviews fuel surcharges every two months and adjusts them based on current market conditions […]
POSTED: World Of Hyatt Air Canada Aeroplan Dual Accrual Offer For Stays October 14 – February 14, 2027
Hyatt and Air Canada launched a partnership in July (read more here) that includes benefits like reciprocal tier fast tracks. Then they launched an offer last week for 1.5 bonus Aeroplan miles for each USD spent at Hyatt hotels between October 14 and February 15, […]
SUCCESS! IHG Buy Points 100% Bonus Flash Sale With Increased Limit + Extra Gift Until October 13, 2026 (GIFT POSTED)
IHG has close to never ending buy points promotion (there is now one as well), but earlier this month (read more here) there was a rather interesting twist with their offer, as it offered 3,500 bonus points as a separate transaction. The promotion T&Cs stated […]
Security Check Meltdown At Kastrup Airport (CPH) In Copenhagen With Hours-Long Lines & Missed Flights
A reader alerted US to a security check meltdown at SAS’s main Copenhagen hub affecting departing passengers since Thursday. A new security check (what – unclear) was mandated by the government and has led to hours-long security lines and thousands of missed flights by passengers. […]
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Double Miles Between Istanbul – China November 11 – March 31, 2027 (Book October 22 – 28)
Turkish Airlines has launched a bonus miles campaign to coincide with its new Chengdu route to China. Miles&Smiles members can earn double miles on all four routes between Istanbul and PEK/PVG/CAN/TFU between November 11 – March 31, 2027, if booked October 22 – 28. You […]
Emirates “Mile-A-Minute” Up To 7,200 Bonus Skywards Miles For Dubai Stopover October 21 – December 31, 2026 (Book October 21 – November 5)
Emirates has relaunched its “Mile-A-Minute” promotion for passengers who fly with the airline and stop over in Dubai, offering 1 mile per minute (max 7,200 miles for a 5–day stopover). The offer is valid for travel between October 21 and December 31m 2026, and must […]
Qatar Airways Privilege Get Back Your Tier Expiring March 1 – December 18, 2026
Qatar Airways has launched an easy way for some Privilege Club members to get back to their tier that has expired between March 1 and December 18, 2026. Privilege Club members must book a trip originating from Doha between October 11 and December 18, and […]
ALL Accor North & Central America + Caribbean Double Points October 19 – December 31, 2026
Accor has launched a promotion for stays at select hotels in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Fairmont Rio de Janeiro from October 19 to December 31, 2026. ALL Accor members can earn double points if they first register for this offer and then […]
Etihad Guest Up To 50% Off Promo Award Sale For Travel Until December 15, 2026 (Book By October 31)
Etihad has launched a Promo Award sale offering up to 50% off travel in economy, business, and first class through December 15, 2026. Etihad Guest members must make the eligible bookings by October 31. You can access this offer on Etihad’s website here. Destinations on Sale Using Miles: […]
GHA Buy Discovery Dollars At 15% Off October 22 – November 19, 2026
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has launched its fourth 2026 Discovery Dollars (D$) sale, valid until November 19. GHA Discovery members, regardless of tier, can buy D$ at a 15% discount, up to D$5,000. You can access this offer on GHA’s website here. Earning and using […]
Fabulous Fridays: TUMI Emergency Luggage Repair In Japan With Excellent Service
This week’s Fabulous Friday is about the excellent service by Tumi Japan, where I suddenly faced a dilemma when one wheel of my Tumi cabin bag disintegrated and needed urgent repair. Even though the wheel was still turning for the time being, it would have […]
Hyatt Buy Points At 20% Discount Through December 21, 2026
Hyatt has launched its fourth buy points offer for 2026, allowing members to purchase them at a 20% discount through December 21. Members can buy up to 55,000 points every calendar year, sometimes doubling to 110,000 before any possible bonuses. Hyatt offers opportunities throughout the year to purchase points. […]
British Airways The Club April Fools’ Day 2027 Changes
British Airways has started sending out very confusing emails about changes that will take effect from April Fools’ Day 2027. We already covered yesterday the changes to the Tier Points required for reaching Silver and Gold tiers, but those are not the only things “evolving”. […]
IHG One Rewards Platinum Status + Fast Track & Stay Rebate For Amex Platinum Cardholders In China
IHG and American Express in China have teamed up, and Platinum cardholders in Mainland China can get Platinum status + Fast Track to keep it through December 31, 2028. There is also a 370 RMB rate if cardholders use their Amex at select hotels with […]
United’s Award Sale For Travel To Australia Oct 26 – Dec 10 & Jan 20 – Mar 20, 2027 (Book By Oct 23)
United Airlines has launched an economy award sale for travel to Australia from October 16 to December 10 and January 20 to March 20, 2027. MileagePlus elite members with a co-branded card can book award travel starting at 34,000 miles each way. The booking window […]
Hilton Launches Pay With Points Pilot & Expands To More Than 6,000 US & Canada Hotels In Early 2027
Hilton has launched a Pay with Points pilot at 150 hotels in the United States, with an expected full rollout to more than 6,000 hotels in the United States and Canada in early 2027. Honors members can use their points to offset folio expenses during […]
American Express Platinum Lodging Credit Requires Minimum Two Night Stay Also At Fine Hotels & Resort Properties From 2027
American Express announced earlier today (read more here) that it is renaming the Annual Hotel Credit to Lodging Credit and extending it to stays at Airbnb properties, but it conveniently forgot to mention a significant negative change. The annual $600 credit that you must have […]
Capital One To Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 30% Conversion Bonus Until November 20, 2026
Capital One continues to offer a yearly conversion bonus to Virgin Atlantic/Virgin Red that, in 2026, is valid until November 20, 2026. Point transfers from Capital One to Flying Club are bonused by 30% during the offer period. You can access Capital One here, and […]
Malaysia Airlines Status Match For Air India, Garuda, Lufthansa Group, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air & Asiana In More Countries
Malaysia Airlines launched in July a paid status match for frequent fliers of Air India and Garuda Indonesia that has now been expanded to Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, ITA, Eurowings & Discover), Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, and Asiana. The Enrich match is open […]
ALL Accor+ ibis & Voyager Mega Bonus Sign Up Promo: Get Purchase Price Back In Points October 22 – November 20, 2026
Accor has launched a new Mega Bonus offer to get members to sign up and pay for ALL Accor+ ibis & Voyageur subscriptions by offering a points bonus that offsets the purchase price. You must sign up and book between October 22 and November 20, […]
American Express Travel Adds Airbnb & New $250 Airbnb Experiences Credit
American Express continues to refine its card benefits and now offers a $250 Airbnb Experiences credit for U.S. consumer and personal Platinum cards. Amex Travel has added more than a million Airbnb listings on its platform, and you can use the renamed hotel credit, now […]
Drunk Canadian Tourist Who Abducted & Abused Flamingo in Las Vegas Found Guilty
A Las Vegas court has convicted a Canadian Tourist who was arrested in early March after he broke into the animal habitat at the Flamingo Hotel, abducted one of the birds, and then abused it inside the hotel room. The jury returned guilty verdicts for […]
ALL Accor+ Explorer Mystery UAE Beach & Gym Vouchers Expiring October 31, 2026
ALL Accor+ Explorer members may have found some “surprise” vouchers sitting in their account, about which there has been zero communication from Accor Plus. These vouchers likely relate to the product being expanded first to the UAE (read more here) and then to other Gulf […]
Cathay Pacific 250,000 Asia Miles + Extras For $3,940 Until November 3, 2026
ASMALLWORLD has launched a new Prestige membership promotion, offering Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and other components at a discount until November 3, 2026. You can sign up for the Prestige membership for $3,940, which includes 250,000 Asia Miles (approximately 1.58 cents per mile). You can access this offer […]
SUCCESS! World Of Hyatt Air Canada Aeroplan Dual Accrual Offer For Stays October 14 – February 14, 2027
Hyatt and Air Canada launched a partnership in July (read more here) that includes benefits such as reciprocal fast tracks. Then they launched an offer last week for 1.5 bonus Aeroplan miles for each USD spent at Hyatt hotels between October 14 and February 15, […]
United Airlines Buy Miles Up To 95% Or Higher Bonus Until October 31, 2026
United Airlines continues its 2026 Buy Miles Sales, offering MileagePlus members the chance to buy miles at a discount or with a bonus. The latest offer is valid until October 31, 2026. United Airlines offers monthly promotions for purchasing miles, but they all cap out at a […]
Marriott Worldwide 20% Off Escapes For Stays October 30 – November 15, 2026 (Book By Sunday)
Marriott has released its latest 20% off Escapes promotion for stays between October 30 and November 15, 2026, in select countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Stays must be booked by Sunday. Escapes have been available for stays in the Americas, and […]
British Airways Increases Tier Point Requirements For Silver & Gold From April 1, 2027
British Airways is about to make another April Fools’ Day change to “The Club” that, in 2027, changes the number of Tier Points required for Silver and Gold tiers. The number of Tier Points required for Silver increases by 500 from 7,500 to 8,000, and […]
GHA Signs Far East Hospitality’s Five Brands & 26 Hotels
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and Far East Hospitality have signed an agreement that will see five brands, comprising 26 hotels in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, join GHA Discovery in early 2027. There are actually 86 hotels listed on Far East Hospitality’s website, but these five […]
Etihad Issues Travel Waiver For Jakarta Rotation Affected By Operating Airline Change & Switch To Inferior Hi Fly
Etihad occasionally wet-leases aircraft and crews from shops such as Wamos and Hi Fly, which significantly downgrades the flying experience, especially for those in business. The latest route switch that has resulted to a downgrade to Hi Fly has affected passengers on one of Abu […]
IHG Buy Points 100% Mystery Bonus Sale With Increased Limit Until November 5, 2026
IHG launched its ninth Buy Points Mystery Bonus Sale for 2026 today, offering a 100% bonus and a higher purchase limit through November 5. IHG frequently sells its points, with a maximum bonus of 100%. Members can purchase up to 200,000 points annually, and the purchase limit […]
Success: Renewal Of My Japanese TTP Membership At The Osaka Immigration Office
After completing my last Japan TTP sign-up at the airport, I decided to go to the regional Immigration Bureau in Osaka this time to renew my membership and avoid issues or delays during processing on my departure day. I recently read up on people’s experiences […]
Japan Airlines 60% FLY ON Points Bonus Between US/Canada & Japan Until December 31, 2026
Japan Airlines today emailed about an “exclusive invitation” that is 60% FLY ON points bonus on travel until December 31, 2026. The offer is valid for business class travel between Japan and the United States or Canada, excluding Guam and Hawaii. You can access JAL […]
Hilton For Business Instant Gold With Fast Track For Lenovo Pro Members – Sign Up By December 31, 2026
We have covered the ins and outs of the Hilton for Business program, including the various bonus points and status promotions they have run since the program launch. They have now extended a Gold status fast track offer to Lenovo Pro members who sign up […]
Cathay Pacific Brings Back JAL Awards Using Asia Miles
Cathay Pacific lost access to JAL awards earlier this month (read more here), but whatever caused it appears to be resolved. You can again use your Asia Miles for Japan Airlines awards in all cabins, but it is unclear for how long. You can access […]
IHG InterContinental Ambassador Paid Membership With 10K Bonus Points For 2 Nights By December 31, 2026
IHG yesterday launched an Ambassador renewal promotion (read more here), and there is a second version of it called “Join Ambassador, Stay Two Nights, Earn 10k Bonus Points”. Select or all (unclear) IHG One Rewards members who sign up for the paid Ambassador program either […]
Amex UK Adds Lululemon, ŌURA & Calm For Platinum Cardholder Benefits In The UK
Amex has added three benefits for Platinum cardholders in the UK, two of which (Lululemon & ŌURA) are essentially 50% cashback (if you buy strategically). The Calm benefit basically covers a Premium annual subscription for the primary and supplementary cardholders. You can access Amex here. […]
Vietjet Hit With Global Asset Freeze By UK Court Over $250M Unpaid Leases On Four Airbus Jets
Vietjet has just been hit with a UK court order freezing the company’s global assets over a dispute with a London-based hedge fund that says the airline owes roughly US$250M in payments for aircraft leases. The amount has been due since 2021, and Vietjet has […]
KLM Amsterdam – Venice & Venice – Barcelona (via AMS) Business Awards Success!
Sometimes it pays to use miles for European short-haul business, however underwhelming the product is, if the mileage requirements are reasonable. I booked two KLM awards in late May and early June for travel this month, but you do have to check which program you […]
Dusit Gold Hotel Credit + Double Points For Stays Through March 31, 2027 (Book By November 15)
Dusit has launched a sale for stays at select hotels through March 31, 2027. Dusit Gold members save 15%, the rate plan comes with daily F&B credit, and you also earn double points. You must book by November 15. You can access this offer on […]
REMINDER: SAS EuroBonus Worldwide Status Match Now Live (Limited Time Only!)
SAS EuroBonus launched last week a worldwide status match offer, this time for elite members of most Star Alliance, Oneworld, and other significant airlines, and those who submitted their applications at launch have started to see their status upgraded. Elite members of the airlines below […]
ALL Accor Updates The Minimum Points That Can Be Used For Award Stays In France
Accor previously had three different thresholds of points that you needed to have to use them towards stays (the value per point is the same). You needed at least 2,000 points in France (40 euros), 1,000 worldwide, and 500 in Greater China. The France exception […]
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 30% Off Upgrade Awards Select Routes October 19 – December 12, 2026 (Book By October 31)
Turkish Airlines has launched an upgrade promotion to select destinations for travel between October 19 and December 8, 2026. Miles&Smiles members save 30% on these upgrade awards if booked by October 31. You can access this offer on the Turkish Airlines website here. Eligible Routes: […]
IHG InterContinental Ambassador Renewal Promo With Extra 10K Points For A Stay October 18 – December 31, 2026
IHG has an InterContinental Ambassador paid guest recognition program for stays at this brand that comes with specific benefits such as Platinum status, a 2-4-1 weekend voucher + F&B credit when staying at ICs. The membership comes at a price of $225, or you can […]
Hilton & Scandic Sign Strategic Agreement: Loyalty Partnership Coming + Scandic Begins Developing Hilton Brands In The Nordics
Hilton and Scandic have found each other again (Hilton owned Scandic in the early 2000s) and have signed a strategic agreement for the Nordics. Scandic will begin developing hotels under various Hilton brands in the market, and Hilton Honors and Scandic Friends will enter into […]
Thai Airways Is Currently Evaluating Thousands Of Compensation Requests By Meltdown Affected Customers
After the 14-day operations and baggage meltdown Thai Airways experienced due to a shortage of ground-handling labor at the Bangkok BKK Hub, the airline is now dealing with the financial fallout of compensation. Thousands of compensation claims have reached THAI, and many more are expected […]
LAST CALL: Alaska Airlines Buy Miles Up To 120% Bonus Sale Until October 19, 2026
Alaska Airlines recently launched its sixth Buy Miles Mystery Sale, offering up to a 120% bonus that ends tomorrow (October 19, 2026). Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld alliance in March 2021, and you can redeem miles with all Oneworld airlines. Alaska also has ties with several […]
Reader Question: Etihad Substitutes One Daily Abu Dhabi – Jakarta Rotation With Inferior Hi Fly (Wet Lease) – Passenger Rights?
Etihad and other airlines occasionally substitute their services with other airlines under a wet lease, which often creates headaches for travelers. Have a mishap, a loyalty story, or something else travel-related to share? Please send it to us at john@loyaltylobby.com for a possible feature. You […]
Qatar Airways Buy Avios At 60% Bonus Flash Sale Until October 19, 2026
Qatar Airways has launched a Limited Time Sale, offering Privilege Club members a bonus of up to 60% (depending on the number of miles purchased) through October 19, 2026. Qatar Airways Privilege Club transitioned from Qmiles to the Avios ecosystem in 2022 (read more here) and […]
IHG One Rewards Garner Hotels 3X Points October 6 – December 6, 2026
IHG One Rewards recently launched a bonus offer for stays at voco hotels (read more here), and a friend messaged me about a similar bonus opportunity for stays at Garner properties. You can earn triple bonus points (remember to register)+ double or triple points from […]
Compensation Clinic: Cathay Pacific’s Horrible Regional Business Class & Service Failures
This week’s Compensation Clinic covers several service deficiencies at Cathay Pacific, as well as a complaint about the Regional “Business Class” Cathay offers on some routes. Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll cover them here several times a […]
Reader Comment: IHG Quietly Changes Hertz Partnership Points Structure
A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a note that IHG has quietly changed the number of points that you earn for Hertz rentals, and mostly not for the better (unsurprising). Have a mishap, a loyalty story, or something else travel-related to share? Please send it to […]
STARLUX Buy Miles 40% Off Sale Until November 9, 2026
STARLUX, the upstart Taiwanese airline, has launched its very first miles sale that is valid until November 9, 2026. The miles are sold at up to a 40% discount, and the price per mile is 2.4 US cents each. You can access this offer on […]
ALL Accor To IndiGo BluChips 100% Points-to-Miles Conversion Bonus Until October 21, 2026
Accor and IndiGo recently deepened their partnership in India (read more here), and there is now a conversion bonus between these programs. ALL Accor to Indigo BluChips points-to-miles conversions are bonuses by 100% for transfers made between October 15 – 21, 2026. You can access […]
Lufthansa Says Farewell To “The Pencil” Airbus A340-600 This Monday After One Last Flight
After 23 years of service Lufthansa is going to send the trusted Airbus A340-600, nicknamed “The Pencil” on the final journey that will culminate in the last approach following a flight from Washington to Frankfurt. This will actually be the second time we say goodbye […]
Accor Finally Enters Finland! Hotel Helka Reflagged To ibis Styles In Late 2027
Accor is finally entering Finland as independent Hotel Helka is reflagged under the ibis Styles brand in late 2027. The press release states that it is located in Kamppi, but in reality, it is in Etu-Töölö, a bit outside of the most hectic part of […]
Aegean 30% Off Economy & Business Flights From Greece November 26 – March 27, 2027 (Book By October 21)
Aegean and Olympic Air have launched an economy and business class sale that is valid for travel between November 26 and March 27, 2027. You must book the trip using promo code WINTERVISA26GR and it must start and end in Greece (return required). You can […]