World of Hyatt Removes Second Suite Upgrade Two Months After Original Stay – Monitor Your Accounts!
World of Hyatt mistakenly re‑processed a suite upgrade certificate two months after a guest’s stay at Park Hyatt Bangkok, withdrawing a second award that had already expired in February 2026. The error was discovered during a routine account check, prompting the member to contact Hyatt’s Guest Care. Hyatt apologized, issued a replacement certificate valid through February 2028, and promised to reconcile the transaction, though it offered no explanation for the mishap. The incident underscores the need for members to vigilantly monitor loyalty accounts.
Emirates & Flydubai Operations Stable: 213 Flights Monday & 223 Tuesday Ex-DXB (April 6 – 7)
More than a month after the Israel‑U.S. conflict with Iran disrupted Gulf aviation, Emirates and Flydubai have restored most of their schedules, operating 146 and 67 flights respectively on Monday and 150 and 73 on Tuesday from Dubai. Emirates is...
UPDATE: Reader Comment: Sheraton Schiphol Mice Infestation (Hotel Fined & Lounge Closed?)
The Dutch food safety authority (NVWA) inspected the Sheraton Schiphol hotel after a guest reported mice in its club lounge, confirming a pest infestation and issuing a fine. The regulator also ordered the lounge’s closure pending corrective action. The hotel...
Hyatt & Cobranded Chase Bonus Offer For Under Canvas Stays June 1 – September 8, 2026 (Register By June 12)
Hyatt and Chase have introduced a limited‑time bonus for World of Hyatt cobranded credit‑card members who stay at 14 Under Canvas glamping locations plus ULUM Moab, The Fields of Michigan, and Bar N Ranch between June 1 and September 8, 2026. Registrants must...
Etihad Updates Flexible Rebooking & Refund Policy Until April 15, 2026 – Can Now Rebook Until June 15
Etihad Airways has extended its flexible rebooking window, allowing passengers with tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026 to change flights free of charge until June 15, 2026. The airline also permits refunds for those tickets even when travel...
BEWARE: UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) Increased Again As Of April 1, 2026
Effective April 1, 2026 the UK raised Air Passenger Duty (APD) for all flights departing the country. Premium long‑haul segments now incur a charge of £244‑£253 per leg (approximately $305‑$316). The increase applies to commercial and private‑jet tickets, including award...
ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points At Sofitel, MGallery & EMBLEMS Through December 31, 2026
ALL Accor is offering meeting planners double ALL points for events booked at Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and EMBLEMS properties between April 1 and December 31, 2026. Members must register and can apply the bonus to up to three qualifying meetings, earning two...
ALL Accor+ Explorer Dining Benefit Changes April 2026
Accor refreshed its ALL Accor+ Explorer program on October 1, 2025, lowering the flagship dining discount from 50% to a flat 30% for all members. The update also introduced extensive blackout dates and removed all Banyan Group hotels while adding JO&JOE and Morgans...
Radisson Rewards Europe 10K Bonus Per Stay Select Hotels March 30 – May 18, 2026 (Book By April 14)
Radisson Rewards is offering a limited‑time promotion that awards 10,000 bonus points—roughly $20 in value—for each stay at select European "Spotlight Hotels" between March 30 and May 18, 2026. Members must book the prepaid stay between March 30 and April 14, 2026, and the...
Wyndham Rewards 5X Lufthansa Miles&More Miles April 1 – August 31, 2026 (Book By May 31)
Wyndham Rewards is offering Lufthansa Miles&More members a 5‑mile‑per‑USD bonus for stays booked between April 1 and May 31, 2026 and completed by August 31, 2026. Members must register for the promotion, switch their earning preference to Miles&More, and can earn the multiplier on up...
World Of Hyatt 20% Award Rebate Las Vegas Area Stays April 3 – July 31, 2026
Hyatt has introduced a World of Hyatt award rebate that returns 20% of points for stays at participating Las Vegas‑area hotels booked and completed between April 3 and July 31, 2026. Members must register for the promotion between April 1 and July 31, 2026, and...
GHA Discovery Double D$ For Stays At Select Hotels In Europe & North America April 1 – May 31, 2026
GHA DISCOVERY is offering double Discovery Dollars (D$) for stays booked and completed between April 1 and May 31, 2026 at select hotels across Europe, North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. Members earn both the base D$ and an equal promotional amount,...
IHG One Rewards Double Points & Nights Offers April – May 2026
Chase has launched limited‑time conversion bonuses for points transferred from Ultimate Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan and IHG One Rewards, offering a 20% boost for Aeroplan and a 70% boost for IHG. The promotions run through April 30, 2026, and...
ITA Airways Volare Now Gone – Becomes Part Of Miles&More & Star Alliance From April 1, 2026
ITA Airways has terminated its Volare frequent‑flyer program as of March 30, 2026, giving members a short window to redeem remaining points. Starting April 1, 2026 the carrier will become a full member of Lufthansa Group’s Miles&More program and join the Star Alliance network....
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau Retires (To Take French Classes?)
Air Canada announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, concluding a twenty‑year tenure that saw the carrier navigate the 2007‑2008 financial crisis, the COVID‑19 pandemic, and the Aeroplan acquisition. The board...
Lufthansa Flight Attendants Vote For Strike, Possibly During German Easter School Holidays
Lufthansa cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly for strike action, with 94% of mainline flight attendants and 99% of Cityline crew supporting the move. The union’s vote comes as Germany’s Easter school holidays, ending on April 13, approach, raising the likelihood...
Etihad Operates 66 Flights Ex-Abu Dhabi On Sunday, March 29, 2026
Etihad Airways resumed commercial flights three weeks after suspending operations when the Iran‑UAE conflict began on Feb. 28, and on March 29 it operated 67 passenger flights from its Abu Dhabi hub. The airline’s daily schedule now sits at roughly...
Club Marriott’s Notice To Members About Closure Of The Program Effective May 31, 2027 (Closes For New Members April 1)
Club Marriott announced it will stop accepting new members on April 1 2026 and fully retire the program on May 31 2027. Current members will have their card benefits extended at no cost until the termination date, but no new vouchers will be issued....
ICAO’s Bans Recharging Power Banks Inflight & Limits Them Two Per Passenger
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) updated Doc 9284 to ban in‑flight recharging of power banks and cap each passenger at two devices. The amendment, endorsed by the ICAO Council’s 36 states, takes effect on 27 March 2026 and applies to all 193...
Reader Comment: Scam At Phuket Airport
A LoyaltyLobby reader reported that Phuket International Airport is charging passengers a ‘coral express’ fast‑lane fee of 1,200 baht (approximately $32) to avoid long security queues. The airport staff also refused APEC Business Travel Cards unless Thailand is printed on the back,...
IHG 25% To 30% Off Destination Deals For Stays March 27 – May 10, 2026 (Book By March 29)
IHG announced a Destination Deals promotion offering 25‑30% off stays from March 27 to May 10, 2026, with bookings open until March 29. The discount applies to select hotels across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Rates...
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Ex-Hong Kong Double Miles Offer For Premium Economy & Business March 24 – July 9, 2026
Cathay Pacific is running an Easter promotion that awards double Asia Miles for return trips booked in Premium Economy or Business class from Hong Kong between March 24 and July 9, 2026. Travelers must enter the discount code EARNDOUBLE by April 10,...
Royal Resorts (Holiday Inn Club Vacations) Now Part Of IHG One Rewards In Mexico
Holiday Inn Club Vacations has integrated its four Mexican Royal Resorts into IHG One Rewards, making the all‑inclusive properties visible in IHG’s rate search. IHG updated its program terms to recognize these timeshare‑style hotels, allowing members to book with cash,...
ITA Airways Officially Joins Lufthansa Group’s Miles&More On April 1, 2026 (Star Alliance Member From The Same Date?)
ITA Airways announced that its Volare frequent‑flyer program will cease and, starting April 1, 2026, the airline will adopt Lufthansa Group’s Miles&More as its official loyalty scheme. The transition does not automatically transfer Volare balances, which will expire unless redeemed. Miles&More will...
Hyatt Surveys Elite Benefit & Milestone Rewards Changes + Possible New Tier Above Globalist
Hyatt has circulated a survey to select World of Hyatt elite members that signals sweeping program revisions slated for 2027‑2028. The potential changes include a new tier above Globalist, the removal of free parking and resort‑fee waivers, revamped award structures...
Emirates Extends Skywards Tiers & Pauses Miles Expiry Until June 30, 2026
Emirates has paused Skywards tier downgrades and extended the expiry of miles, Platinum upgrades, and Skywards+ packages until 30 June 2026 due to the Iran‑related travel disruption. The tier renewal window for members whose review dates fall between 31 March and 31 May has...
Berlin-Brandenburg VerDi Airport Workers Strike On Wednesday March 18, 2026 – All Flights Cancelled!
On March 18, 2026, the German trade union ver.di called a general ground‑worker strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), halting all inbound and outbound flights from 04:00 to 22:59. Lufthansa and other carriers have instructed passengers to contact airlines for...
GHA Discovery Triple D$ For Outrigger Stays April 1 – May 31, 2026
GHA Discovery and Outrigger are offering a limited‑time promotion that triples Discovery Dollars (D$) for stays at ten Outrigger resorts between April 1 and May 31, 2026. Members must register by May 31 and book directly through GHA or Outrigger channels to qualify. The...
Cathay Pacific 10% To 15% Award Rebate Select Destinations May 5 – June 30, 2026 (Book By March 22)
Cathay Pacific has launched an award‑rebate promotion for Asia Miles members traveling to or from Hong Kong between May 5 and June 30 2026. Members who register and book by March 22 receive a 10% mileage rebate on one‑way flights and a 15% rebate on...
IHG Middle East, Africa, India & South Asia New Hotels Up To 28% Off March 2026 Update
IHG is promoting its newly opened hotels across the Middle East, Africa, India and South Asia with a limited‑time discount of up to 25% off the Best Flexible Rate, plus an additional 3% for IHG One Rewards members, effectively delivering...
Qatar Airways Point-to-Point Charter Flights Not Touching Doha For Stranded Passengers
Qatar Airways has launched a handful of point‑to‑point charter flights to relocate stranded passengers, operating roughly fifteen services—about 5% of its pre‑conflict schedule. The flights, announced on March 13‑14, connect Hanoi‑Paris, Bangkok‑Munich, Bangkok‑Warsaw and Colombo‑Frankfurt and are only bookable through...
Etihad Confirmed Flight Schedule Friday To Thursday, March 13 – 19, 2026 (More Flights)
Etihad Airways announced a refreshed flight schedule for March 13‑19, 2026, marking a rapid recovery after a brief grounding caused by the Iran conflict. The airline plans 49‑53 departures and a comparable number of arrivals each day, covering major hubs...
SUCCESS: ANA Mileage Club Waitlist Confirmation For KUL-TYO Business Class Award
The author tested ANA Mileage Club’s little‑known award waitlist feature, successfully confirming a business‑class seat on a Kuala Lumpur‑Tokyo flight. The waitlist requires the full mileage balance to be held in the account, and only a handful of requests clear...
Accor, IHG & Marriott Middle East Travel Waivers March 2026
Accor, IHG and Marriott have each issued travel waivers for guests impacted by Middle‑East geopolitical disruptions, while Hilton and Hyatt remain silent. Accor's policy uniquely covers travelers transiting through the region and applies to bookings made before Feb 28 with arrivals...
Pan Pacific Club Rooms & Suites 3rd Night Free + Double D$ Until April 30, 2026
Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL are offering a third‑night‑free promotion for Club rooms and Suites, paired with double Discovery Dollars (D$) for GHA Discovery elite members. The bonus rates rise from 8% for Silver members to 14% for Titanium, effectively doubling...
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 20% Off Economy & Premium Economy Sale for Travel May 1 – November 15, 2026 (Book By...
Singapore Airlines announced a KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale offering a 20% mileage discount on Economy and Premium Economy awards for travel between May 1 and November 15 2026. The discount applies only to bookings made by March 23 2026 and is subject to route‑specific and...
KLM Facing Legal Action In Netherlands Over “Fake” Real Deal Days Discounts
KLM is facing legal action in the Netherlands over its “Real Deal Days” promotions, which consumer watchdogs allege were deceptive. Data shows fares to destinations like Curaçao and London dropped significantly after the sales ended, suggesting prices were inflated beforehand....
Japan Airlines Double Miles On Fiji Airways Between Tokyo – Nadi Through December 10, 2026 (Register By March 31)
Japan Airlines is offering JAL Mileage Bank members double miles on Fiji Airways flights between Tokyo and Nadi. The promotion runs for flights from March 3 to December 10, 2026, but members must register by March 31, 2026. Bonus miles are credited at the end...
GHA Buy Discovery Dollars At 15% Off March 9 – 30, 2026
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is offering its Discovery Dollars (D$) for sale at a 15% discount through March 30, 2026. Members can purchase up to D$5,000 at a price of $0.85 per D$, which redeems at a 1:1 USD value....
Reader Question: Spending 2,900 Euro Extra For Lufthansa Tickets To Renew Senator Status?
A reader asks whether to spend an extra €2,760 on a Lufthansa flight to Japan to guarantee renewal of Miles&More Senator status, versus a €2,760 cheaper Air France/KLM option. The author advises taking the cheaper flight and highlights Lufthansa’s paid...
Hyatt New Hotels 500 Bonus Points Per Night Through June 30, 2026
Hyatt has extended its 500‑bonus‑points‑per‑night promotion for stays at select new hotels through June 30, 2026. The offer now covers 44 properties across the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, and Europe‑Middle East‑Africa, including upcoming openings such as Miraval The Red Sea and Andaz...
How Much Would You Pay For Evacuation/Repatriation Flight? Case: €2,300 Muscat -Helsinki Oneway Charter
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged a one‑way charter from Muscat to Helsinki priced at €2,300 per passenger, far above typical market rates. By contrast, Estonia secured a similar repatriation flight for roughly €450, and commercial Emirates tickets to...
Lufthansa Offers Munich Snowmargeddon Hostage 10,93 EUR Compensation
Lufthansa left hundreds of passengers stranded overnight on Munich’s tarmac after a snow‑related shutdown, then offered a single passenger only €10.93 for meals. The airline cited extraordinary circumstances and denied entitlement to EU 261 compensation, despite its CEO publicly promising...
Accor ALL & Rakuten Conversion 20% Bonus March 2 – 27, 2026
Accor’s ALL loyalty program is running a limited‑time promotion that adds a 20% bonus when Japanese Rakuten members convert their points to ALL Reward points between March 2 and March 27, 2026. The standard conversion rate is 3,200 Rakuten points...
Hilton Honors Diamond Status Extensions For 2026 (Remember To Request)
Hilton has re‑launched its one‑time Diamond Status Extension for members whose Diamond tier expires on March 31, 2026. To qualify, members must have held Diamond for at least three years and logged either 250 paid or reward nights, or earned...
Emirates, Flydubai & Others Repatriation Flights For Stranded Passengers In Dubai March 3 – 4, 2026
Dubai Airports announced a series of repatriation flights on March 3‑4, 2026, as Emirates, Flydubai and several other carriers resume operations for passengers stranded after regional hostilities. More than 60 outbound flights were scheduled, covering destinations across Europe, Asia and...
Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Status Upgrade & Buy-Up Offer
Spirit Airlines has launched a 2026 Free Spirit status upgrade program, letting base members purchase Silver tier for $79 and allowing Silver members to upgrade to Gold for $399, with Gold members able to buy back status for $199. The...
ALL Accor 2X/3X Points For Stays In Europe & Beyond April 6 – June 8, 2026 (Book March 2 –...
Accor has launched a spring bonus promotion that awards double ALL points to regular members and triple points to ALL Accor+ members for stays across Europe, North Africa and select regions from April 6 to June 8 2026. Participants must register by April 13 2026...
Lufthansa Miles&More Buy Miles 50% Bundle Bonus March 1 – 31, 2026
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...
UAE Covers Accommodation Costs For Stranded Passengers
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...
