Airlines
Lufthansa freezes all first class award seats for partner miles — a complete blackout hits every route
As of June 1, 2026, Lufthansa has stopped releasing first class award seats to all partner frequent flyer programs — a complete blackout affecting every route, regardless of origin, destination, or…
Oneworld and Taj InnerCircle launch first-ever airline-hotel loyalty partnership — is it truly reciprocal?
The oneworld alliance and Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) launched the first-ever loyalty partnership between a global airline alliance and a hotel group on June 3, 2026, covering 630+ properties across…
Middle East airlines stage incomplete recovery 3 months into Iran War, loyalty programs extended
Three months after Israel and the United States attacked Iran in late February 2026, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are staging a measurable but incomplete recovery — with Emirates…
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Qatar Airways launches Avios redemptions on Philippine Airlines, sparking debate over 33% premium
Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Philippine Airlines launched a reciprocal earn-and-burn partnership on May 18, 2026, making PAL flights bookable with Avios directly through Qatar's website for the…
Thai Airways sparks outrage with $10,000 ‘loan’ for Gold status — is it worth it?
Thai Airways has launched a "Rise to Gold" campaign running June 1 through November 30, 2026, offering Royal Orchid Plus Silver members a direct path to Gold status — and Star Alliance Gold…
Hainan Airlines offers Oslo to Shanghai business class for €1,642 — a 2026 premium deal
Hainan Airlines is selling Business Class roundtrips from Oslo (OSL) to Shanghai (SHA) from €1,642 / NOK 17,680 for travel in October, November, and December 2026. The routing connects via Beijing…
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