Hyatt now allows World of Hyatt members to transfer points between accounts without having to sign forms and emailing them to the customer service. This is now all done online.

What are the top hotel promotions in october 2026?

Accor has launched “Year End Sale” for stays in Asia-Paciifc, the Middle East, and through April 19, 2027. ALL members save 20% if they book by December 11.

Free Club Avolta Platinum status with the help of GHA Discovery.

Avianca LifeMiles members can buy miles at up to a 145% bonus until October 20, 2026.

SAS EuroBonus members can save 20% on all SAS standard award flights in all cabins between November 1 and March 31, 2027, if booked by October 18.

Singapore Airlines & Scoot 30% off Spontaneous Escapes for travel in November 2026. Book by October 31.

Hyatt and Air Canada have launched a dual accrual offer for stays between October 14 and February 14, 2027. You will earn 1.5 Aeroplan miles for each USD spent at Hyatt hotels.

Don’t forget to register for the latest Hilton Honors global promotion “Mote Points to Play” that begins today and is valid for stays through December 31, 2026.

Air Canada Aeroplan members can buy miles at up to a 90% or higher bonus between October 14 - 29, 2026.

SAS EuroBonus worldwide status match is now live with reduced fee for members in Poland and India.

Air Canada Aeroplan status challenge is now live for World of Hyatt elite members.

Lufthansa acquires 44.9% stake in TAP for €1.2B. The deal is expected to close in early 2028.

US based frequent flier programs have lost theit plot and purpose. You basically have to opay for business to get a tier that would get you on the ground business class benefits.

KLM has now officially released its buy-on-board meny that is available on its short-haul flights from October 25, 2026.

Singapore Airlines has introduced new in-flight amenities in all cabins.

United Airlines Premier Qualification status requirements in 2027, especially for those that have qualified on a combination of PQFs and PQPs.

Strawberry Hotels offer triple points (Spenn) for stays between October 22 and November 21, 2026, if booked October 13 - 14.

Langham’s Brilliant loyalty program evoles in January 2027. Langham kills points and awards, and becomes entirely a guest recognition program.

Hilton and Amex have a new Honors points opportunity for cobranded cardholders for a stay in the US by December 31, 2026.

Riyadh Airport is closed until Saturday, and airlines have also cancelled services to other airport in Saudi Arabia.

Delta has postponed the Riyadh service launch by six months due to the recent events in the Kingdom.

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a copy of a note that they found in their room at Hotel Indigo Vienna Naschmarkt and asked what my thoughts about it are. Have a mishap, a loyalty story…

American Express has extended the the UK Platinum cardholder dining credit through June 30, 2029.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco has a display up that shows the number of elite arrivals on that specific day.

LAST CALL to buy IHG One Rewards points at up to a 100% bonus + extra 3,500 points! The sale ends tomorrow (October 12).

Look at Best Western, Choice, GHA, Radisson, and Wyndham bonus points offers for you to use in October 2026.

Qantas 20% to 30% off economy award sale for travel between November 1 and Septenber 27, 2027. Book by October 16.

Virgin Australia Velocity members can earn double miles or status credits for flights through November 30, 2026, if booked October 12 - 26.

ALL Accor+ Explorer renerwal at the old price + 3,000 bonus ALL points!

Aegean offers 20% off domestic and flights to/from Cyprus between November 1 - January 27, 2027, if booked by October 12.

Marriott has rolled out a BETA functionality that shows

Amex Centurion lounge at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport closes already at 6 PM, instead of 9:30 PM.

IHG has a buy points 100% bonus Flash Sale + extra 3,500 points if you buy a minimum of 35K by October 13, 2026.

Air Baltic cancels route and offers no other options than a refund. What are the air passengers rights per EC 261/2004?

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can earn 3,000 to 12,000 bonus Avios per segment between Doha and Australia between Janaury 17 and October 31, 2027, if booked by October 30.

IHG has extended its promotion of 10,000 2-niughts or longer stay at Ruby hotels through November 4, 2026,

KLM is simplifying its short-haul inflight service by dividing its network to FIVE bands with FOUR different level of service.

Cathay Pacific suspends Asia Miles awards on Japan Airlines effective immediately. It is unclear when this block is liften and what is the reason behind it.

Qantas and Air New Zealand end their codeshare agreement on April 7, 2027, and the award parnership ends on that date as well.

Select corporate travelers can get GHA Discovery Paltinum status with D$50 for $100 through December 31, 2026. The status is valid through the end of 2027.

World of Hyatt offers double points to select corporate travelers for stays between October 1 and February 28, 2027.

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank members can save 30% on the miles required on select awards for travel through February 28, 2027. Book by October 31.

Royal Jordanian offers limited time paid matches to Oneworld Sapphire from most hotel tiers for those living in the GCC.

ALL Accor members can earn double points for stays at Emblems Collection hotels (just two) between October 12 and December 31, 2026.

Update on IHG One Rewards Diamond fast track and Double Elite Night Credit offers for stays through December 31, 2026.

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank members can earn 2,500 to 10,000 bonus miles for each segment between the US and Japan through March 4, 2027, if you register by December 31.

GHA Discovery members can earn D$30 bonus for staying at select Minor hotels by January 31, 2027, if booked October 8 - December 7.

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards has released the latest Global Getaways awards for travel between January 15 and March 8, 2027, and must be booked by October 10.

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