Update 5/19/26: Just a quick reminder that both Hyatt’s category changes and changes to how its overall award chart will work will be effective as of 8am CDT on May 20. In past years we’ve sometimes seen those changes go live slightly earlier than the specified time. That means that it’d be best to make […] The post (Last day) World of Hyatt announces 2026 category changes. They’re not inspiring.
Emirates may get the right to fly Tel Aviv–New York, and not just as a stopover on the way to Dubai. Israel is reportedly offering the Gulf carrier rare seventh-freedom rights, setting up a fight with El Al, Delta, United, and anyone else that does not want Emirates competing on one of the most politically sensitive long-haul routes in the world.
Air New Zealand will be introducing what’s arguably the biggest innovation we’ve ever seen in economy, even if only very few passengers will be able to enjoy this. The airline will be introducing bunk beds in economy, which is something we’ve never seen before.
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A couple of days ago, Emirates Skywards put a notice on its mileage calculator noting that changes would be coming to reward redemption rates for Classic Rewards and Upgrade Rewards on May 21, 2025. There’s literally no additional information about what those changes will be, so we don’t yet know whether this will be a […] The post Emirates to change reward redemption rates on May 21, 2025 appeare
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