Lufthansa’s Miles&More program is running a limited‑time promotion from 1‑31 March 2026. All members can purchase mileage bundles and receive a 50 % bonus, turning 150 000 bought miles into 225 000 usable miles. Prices are roughly €1 750 for 150 000 miles (≈1.16 cents per mile) and are consistent across EUR, GBP and USD. Purchases are capped at 250 000 miles per calendar year and bundles cannot be refunded.
UAE airports were shut for two days after Israeli and US strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf allies. The closure left tens of thousands of passengers stranded in transit hubs. The General Civil Aviation Authority...
Marriott Bonvoy launched a global promotion running Feb 25‑May 10, 2026, granting 2,500 bonus points for each qualifying stay and a bonus elite night credit for every brand visited. The elite night credits are posted up to six weeks after the promotion...
Thai Airways reported a record FY2025 net profit of 30.9 billion baht, reversing a 26.9 billion‑baht loss from the prior year. Revenue rose 1.3% to 190 billion baht, edging past pre‑pandemic levels. The carrier plans to expand its fleet to about 100 aircraft...
Etihad Airways announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi Airport are suspended until 02:00 UAE time on Monday, March 2, 2026, citing ongoing regional airspace closures. The carrier is offering free rebooking for tickets issued on or before February 28,...
Qatar Airways announced that all flight operations from Hamad International Airport remain suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline will issue its next operational update at 09:00 Doha time on Monday, March 2, 2026. Current flight information...
Finnair announced a temporary suspension of all flights to and from Doha and Dubai, effective February 28 through March 6, 2026, citing heightened safety concerns in the Middle East. Affected passengers will be rebooked on alternative carriers only if seats...
IHG announced a limited‑time promotion offering up to 25% off stays at its New Zealand properties through December 31, 2026. The discount applies to IHG One Rewards members and the general public for bookings made between February 24 and March 24, 2026. Two rate structures are...
Frankfurt Airport has completed its new Terminal 3, with airlines beginning a staged move starting April 23 2026. The terminal sits on the former U.S. Rhein‑Main Airbase, a considerable distance from existing Terminals 1 and 2. A new driverless Sky Line people‑mover will link all...
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) celebrated reaching 58 participating brands by launching a Discovery promotion that rewards members up to D$825 for ten qualifying stays between Dec. 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Members must register by Feb. 28, 2026, then book at least two‑night stays through...
Hilton announced a limited‑time flash sale offering up to 20% off its Best Available Rate when bookings are made through the Hilton Honors mobile app by March 3, 2026. The discount applies to stays in the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions,...
Air France‑KLM’s Flying Blue program will eliminate its dual‑expiry system on 4 May 2026, moving to a single 24‑month validity period for all miles regardless of how they were earned. Any qualifying activity—flight, hotel, car rental or partner shopping—will reset the entire...
Best Western Rewards has introduced a triple‑point promotion for stays in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Members must register and book between February 26 and March 3, 2026, and any qualified stay completed by May 31 will earn three times the...
Royal Jordanian’s status‑match program grants a one‑year Gold Sparrow tier for a $149 fee, then automatically downgrades non‑requalifying members to Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) rather than stripping elite status entirely. The soft‑landing policy ensures members retain basic oneworld benefits for...
Qantas announced its 2026 Frequent Flyer overhaul, adding up to 140 Status Credits from non‑flight activities and allowing members to roll over half of excess credits. The program eliminates lower re‑qualification thresholds, retires Points Club and Green Tier, and introduces...
The Chinese government, via Dajia Insurance Group, announced it will sell the Waldorf Astoria New York, a flagship Hilton hotel, after spending over $4 billion on acquisition and renovations. The property, bought by Anbang in 2014 for $1.95 billion, is now on...