Loyalty program news and transfer bonuses — page 10

Loyalty program news: changes to airline miles, hotel points and bank rewards, transfer bonuses and award deals, and what each means for your points.

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October 2026

Airline miles
JetBlue and United's Blue Sky: book either airline on both sites, with shared elite perks but no lounges
You can now buy JetBlue and United flights on either airline's website with cash, points or miles. Elite members get priority boarding and a free bag on both airlines, but no lounge access.
Oct 7, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
Aeroplan credit cards add 15% off flight rewards and worldwide Maple Leaf Lounge access
From January 12, 2027, Canadian Aeroplan cardholders save 15% in points on Air Canada flights. Premium cards also get Maple Leaf Lounge access worldwide with a guest.
Oct 7, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airline miles
British Airways can now sell you Porter flights to 17 Canadian cities
A new codeshare lets BA customers connect to 17 Porter Airlines destinations through Toronto and Montreal, and earn Avios and tier points on Porter flights.
Oct 7, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airline miles
Four years into Delta–LATAM: what the partnership means for lounge access in South America
The joint venture has carried 17.4 million passengers on 28 routes, with Brazil one of its fastest-growing markets. Eligible SkyMiles and LATAM Pass members can use each other's lounges. Here's what that covers.
Oct 6, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airline miles
Delta One's new wine list: Silver Oak, Trefethen and Taittinger on domestic flights
From Oct. 1, Delta One pours 13 wines from 11 wineries, picked with help from SkyMiles members in blind tastings. Champagne Taittinger, already free in Delta One Lounges, now reaches domestic Delta One too.
Oct 6, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airline miles
Air France opens a new lounge in Frankfurt's Terminal 3
The 500-square-meter lounge opened Sept. 1 with runway views, about 120 seats, French food and Champagne, and a private corner for Flying Blue Ultimate members.
Oct 6, 2026By Patrick Karsh

Loyalty program news and transfer bonuses — page 10

October 2026

JetBlue and United's Blue Sky: book either airline on both sites, with shared elite perks but no lounges

Aeroplan credit cards add 15% off flight rewards and worldwide Maple Leaf Lounge access

British Airways can now sell you Porter flights to 17 Canadian cities

Four years into Delta–LATAM: what the partnership means for lounge access in South America

Delta One's new wine list: Silver Oak, Trefethen and Taittinger on domestic flights

Air France opens a new lounge in Frankfurt's Terminal 3

Amex's 25% Flying Blue bonus ends Oct. 31. Book the cheapest business award and you lose the lounge

Flying Blue's cheapest business awards no longer include lounge access

Lost your Qatar Airways status this year? You can get it back by flying from Doha

Asia Miles pauses Japan Airlines awards: existing tickets still work

Amex transfers to Flying Blue earn a 25% bonus through October 31