Marriott Global Bonus Points Posting & Bonus Elite Nights In July 2026!
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 ends, meaning most members will see them in early July. The offer applies to dual‑branded properties, allowing travelers to earn points and status benefits across both brands in a single trip. Marriott notes that the elite nights count toward the status year in which they post.
Turn of Fortunes As Thai Airways Posts Record 30.9 Bln Baht Profit For 2025
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 Flights Suspended Until 2 AM Local Time On March 2, 2026
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 Flights Stay Suspended & Next Update At 9 AM On Monday March 2, 2026
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 Suspends Doha & Dubai Flights Through March 6, 2026
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 25% Off New Zealand Sale For Stays Through December 31, 2026 (Book By March 24)
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 Terminal 3 Is Ready To Start Operations From April 22, 2026
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...
REGISTER NOW: GHA Discovery Up To D$825 For Stays December 1 – May 31, 2026 (Register By February 28)
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 20% Off App Flash Sale For Stays Between March 3 – May 30/October 31/December 4, 2026 (Book By March...
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,...
Best Western Rewards United States, Canada & Caribbean Triple Points February 26 – May 31, 2026 (Book Feb 26 –...
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...
Update: Royal Jordanian Status Match Soft Landing Policy, One Level Down!
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 Frequent Flyer Program Changes Announced For 2026
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...
UPDATE: New Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City Now Listed As Category 4
The West Tower of the former Grand Hyatt Incheon Airport has been sold to the Paradise Group and will reopen as Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City on March 9, 2026. Hyatt’s website now lists the property as a Category 4 hotel,...
IHG Buy Points Buy Points 100% Bonus Sale Through March 17, 2026
IHG has launched its second Buy Points 100% Bonus Sale for 2026, running through March 17, 2026. Members can earn a full 100% bonus on purchases of 30,000 points or more, with tiered bonuses starting at 80% for 5,000 points....
Ole Orvér Becomes Chief Executive Officer Of Oneworld
onworld alliance announced Ole Orvér as its new chief executive officer, starting April 1, 2026. Orvér joins from Finnair, where he served as chief commercial officer and reshaped the airline’s network and loyalty strategy. His résumé includes senior roles at...
Airports of Thailand Increase Passenger Departure Tax To THB 1,120 From June 20, 2026
Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced that the international passenger service charge will rise from THB 730 to THB 1,120 per departing passenger, effective June 20, 2026. The domestic charge remains at THB 130. AOT projects the hike will generate roughly...
Virgin Australia Velocity Bonus Status Credits January 12 – March 31, 2026 (Already Flown Included)
Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program is running a limited‑time promotion from 12 January to 31 March 2026 that awards up to 125 bonus Status Credits for flights booked and flown during the period, even if the flights have already been completed. Members...
Travel Waivers Due To Northeastern US Winter Storm February 22 – 23, 2026
A major winter storm swept the Northeastern United States and Canadian Maritimes on February 22‑23, 2026, prompting airlines to cancel more than 8,000 flights across two days. Delta, United, American, JetBlue and Air Canada each issued travel waivers that waive...
Milan Malpensa (MXP) Runway Closure March 16 – May 9, 2026
Milan Malpensa Airport will close runway 35L/17R from March 16 to May 9, 2026 for full repaving, taxiway refurbishment, and LED lighting upgrades. During this period MXP will operate on a single runway, sharply reducing its handling capacity. The airport has arranged...
Reader Question: Daily Credit at Hilton Hotels?
Hilton’s daily food‑and‑beverage credit for Gold and Diamond members operates on a calendar‑day cycle, resetting at midnight rather than a 24‑hour window. Unused credit rolls over only to the checkout day, after which any remaining balance expires. The policy is...
ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points North & Central America Through June 30, 2026
Accor has extended its Meeting Planner double‑point promotion for North and Central America through June 30 2026. ALL members can earn two reward points per two euros spent for up to three qualifying events booked by May 31 2026. The offer applies to events...
Reader Question: No Lounge Access Before Midnight on Cathay Itinerary With an Overnight Connection @ HKG?
A LoyaltyLobby reader with Oneworld Emerald status was denied entry to Cathay Pacific’s Pier First Class and Wing lounges in Hong Kong at 22:00 during an overnight connection, despite a single‑ticket itinerary. Cathay’s customer service cited lounge operating hours (05:30‑~03:00)...
What Power Banks Do You Use & Why?
Japan’s transport ministry will ban power‑bank use on all flights starting April 2026, prompting airlines to adjust safety protocols. China has extended its 30‑day visa‑free program to UK and Canadian passport holders through the end of 2026, easing travel barriers. Meanwhile,...
Best Western Nordic Hit By Data Breach: Cybercriminals Targeting Guests Via WhatsApp & SMS
Best Western hotels in Sweden, Denmark and Norway suffered a data breach that exposed guest names, check‑in dates, email addresses and phone numbers. Cybercriminals are now using the stolen details to launch phishing attacks via WhatsApp and SMS, directing victims...
W Amsterdam Faces Eviction Over €23.4M Unpaid Rent – What This Means for Your Marriott Bonvoy Stay
W Amsterdam’s operator, Sircle Collection, has failed to pay rent for nearly three years, accruing €23.4 million in arrears. The hotel’s annual lease is about €10 million, and the landlord, German investor Deka, has filed for eviction with a court ruling expected...
Japan To Ban Power Bank Use Inflight From April 2026
Japan’s transport ministry will ban the use and charging of power banks on all domestic and international flights operating to, from, or within Japan starting April 2026. Passengers may still bring up to two power banks, each capped at 160...
IHG Cobranded Visa Debit Card For UK With Revolut Coming In 2026
IHG announced a co‑branded Visa debit card with fintech firm Revolut, targeting UK consumers and slated for launch in late 2026. The new product replaces the IHG‑Creation credit card that was discontinued in 2023, and will be issued under the...
KLM Ends Dubai & Tel Aviv Flight Cancellation Guidance (Continue For How Long?)
KLM has stopped providing a timeline for fully restoring its Dubai and Tel Aviv services, continuing to operate only a reduced schedule that favors morning flights while cancelling most afternoon and evening rotations. The airline resumed full operations to Saudi...
IHG Iberostar 3-Day Up To 55% Off Flash Sale For Stays In the Americas March 1 – October 31, 2026...
IHG has launched a three‑day flash sale for Iberostar beach resorts across the Americas, with bookings open from February 16‑18, 2026 and stays eligible from March 1 to October 31, 2026. Discounts can reach up to 55 percent, varying by property and dates. The promotion covers...
Booking.com De-Lists Two German Hilton Hotels For Ties To Iran Regime, Cancels Reservations
Booking.com has removed two Hilton properties in the Frankfurt region from its platform, cancelling several hundred existing reservations. The hotels – Hilton Frankfurt City Centre and Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch – are owned by the Mashali family, linked to Iranian banker...
IHG One Rewards Qualifying Rates & Booking Channel Changes + Reward Night Gifting
IHG has refined the terms of its One Rewards program, clarifying which travel agents qualify as authorized partners and outlining the rate categories that earn points. Qualifying stays now include bookings made through directly contracted agents, the IHG website, app,...
KLM Flight Cancellation Bonanza Due To Winter Weather On February 15, 2026
KLM cancelled more than 150 flights on February 15, 2026 after heavy snowfall reduced landing capacity at Amsterdam Schiphol, with short‑haul services bearing the brunt while most long‑haul flights remained on schedule but with fewer passengers. The airline announced rebooking...
Hertz Status Match For Marriott Ambassador, Titanium & Platinum For 2026
Marriott Bonvoy’s top‑tier members can now claim elite status with Hertz Gold Plus Rewards through a tier‑match program. Ambassador Elite members receive President’s Circle status, while Titanium Elite members are granted Five Star status, and Platinum Elite members gain a...
PREVIEW: ALL Accor+ Explorer With 2,000 Bonus Points February 17 – March 13, 2026
Accor+ Explorer relaunched with uniform pricing and a limited‑time offer for new members. From February 17 to March 13, 2026, sign‑ups receive 2,000 bonus points—equivalent to a €40 rebate—on top of the standard membership fee, which averages $229 but varies by country....
Chinese Government Puts Waldorf Astoria New York On The Market
China’s Dajia Insurance Group, the state‑owned holder of the Waldorf Astoria New York, has put the iconic 1,400‑room hotel on the market. The property was bought by the now‑defunct Anbang in 2014 for $1.95 billion and has since absorbed more than $2 billion...
Singapore Airlines 30% Off Spontaneous Escapes For Travel March 1 – 31, 2026 (Book February 28)
Singapore Airlines is offering KrisFlyer members a 30% mileage discount on its Spontaneous Escapes program for travel between March 1‑31, 2026. The promotion covers Economy, Premium Economy and Business cabins on a wide range of routes across Southeast Asia, West Asia, Africa,...
