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Southwest’s Promotional Companion Pass Is Back—Book One Round Trip by August 6
Southwest is offering a promotional Companion Pass after one qualifying round trip or two one-way flights. Here’s how to register, qualify and use it.

Condor Launching Daily Chicago–Frankfurt Flights in 2027
Condor will fly daily between Chicago and Frankfurt in summer 2027 using its A330neo. Here’s what to know about the schedule, cabins and points options.

Chase Sapphire Lounges Leave Priority Pass August 15—Who Still Gets In
Chase Sapphire Lounges are leaving Priority Pass and LoungeKey on August 15. Here’s who loses access, who keeps it and how the new five-hour connection window works.

Flying Blue August Promo Rewards: Europe From 18,750 Miles One-Way
Flying Blue’s August Promo Rewards discount select Air France and KLM awards by 25%, including economy from 18,750 miles and premium economy from 30,000 miles.

Before You Transfer Points, Use This Free Award Trip Planning Checklist
Award trips have a lot of moving pieces—and one missed detail can become an expensive mistake. The free thePointsPage Travel Planning Checklist helps organize your flights, hotels, transfers and trip protection before you book.

WestJet Flight Attendants Could Strike August 2—What Travelers Should Do Now
WestJet cabin crew could begin a work stoppage August 2. Here’s how t

This Popular Cancun All-Inclusive Is Leaving Hyatt for Hilton – What Guests Needs to Know
Breathless Cancún Soul is leaving World of Hyatt and becoming Amàre Cancún, Curio by Hilton. Here’s what changes for points, status benefits and existing reservations.

Air Canada Adds “Basic” Business Class and Premium Economy Fares—Here’s What You Give Up
Air Canada now offers restrictive Basic fares in Premium Economy and Business Class. Here’s what remains included, what costs extra and when Standard may be the better value.

Amex Adds Leading Hotels of the World as a Transfer Partner — What to Know
American Express Membership Rewards now transfers to Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club at a reported 4:1 ratio. Here’s how the new option works, what remains unclear and when it may be worth using.

JetBlue Unveils BlueFirst and a New Fare Structure — Including “Basic First Class”
JetBlue’s new BlueFirst domestic first-class cabin is coming later in 2026. Here’s how its new Base, Standard, and Flex fares will work.

Philippine Airlines Awards Are Now Bookable With Alaska Atmos Points
Philippine Airlines award flights are now appearing through Alaska Atmos Rewards, including nonstop business class to Manila from 75,000 points one-way.

Delta Brings Back 1 SkyMile per $1 at Starbucks — With a New Flight Requirement
Starting August 5, linked Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards members will once again earn 1 mile per $1 spent, but ongoing eligibility will require a qualifying Delta flight within the previous 12 months.