https://lji.io/news Short, sourced briefs on loyalty program launches, ecosystem deals and industry moves. en-us https://lji.io/news/flying-blue-tiered-award-pricing https://lji.io/news/flying-blue-tiered-award-pricing Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT New Light, Standard and Flex bundles take effect September 8, 2026 for awards on the two carriers. https://lji.io/news/regent-gha-discovery-partnership https://lji.io/news/regent-gha-discovery-partnership Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bookings earn members D$ credits and Titanium status that stack with advisor benefits. https://lji.io/news/revolut-revpoints-i-prefer-conversion https://lji.io/news/revolut-revpoints-i-prefer-conversion Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT UK users can now transfer RevPoints to Preferred Hotels' I Prefer program at a 1:2 ratio, a new RevPoints conversion partner. https://lji.io/news/star-alliance-hsbc-card-closes-2026 https://lji.io/news/star-alliance-hsbc-card-closes-2026 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT HSBC will close the card on November 18, 2026, after ending its retail banking operations in Australia. https://lji.io/news/michaels-expands-experiential-store-format https://lji.io/news/michaels-expands-experiential-store-format Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The third site in Rogers, Arkansas, joins earlier openings in Easton, Ohio, and Irving, Texas, with updated layouts and member-only self-checkout access. https://lji.io/news/bilt-blade-partnership-expansion https://lji.io/news/bilt-blade-partnership-expansion Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Members can now book BLADE flights directly in the Bilt app and apply Bilt Cash toward up to two seats annually. https://lji.io/news/ll-bean-launches-loyalty-program https://lji.io/news/ll-bean-launches-loyalty-program Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Members earn points and cast one vote per purchase on the direction of 250000 dollars in charitable investments. https://lji.io/news/millennium-hotels-bonus-points-stay https://lji.io/news/millennium-hotels-bonus-points-stay Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Singapore-based chain limits the promotion to bookings made August 13 to 18 and excludes Middle East properties. https://lji.io/news/air-canada-aeroplan-blackstone-deal https://lji.io/news/air-canada-aeroplan-blackstone-deal Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The transaction would also include investments from Canadian funds and help finance new aircraft purchases plus interior upgrades. https://lji.io/news/airbnb-tripadvisor-experiences-partnership https://lji.io/news/airbnb-tripadvisor-experiences-partnership Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The deal will make a selection of tours, activities and attractions from Viator and Tripadvisor experiences bookable on Airbnb later this year. https://lji.io/news/banyan-tree-visa-explorer-offer https://lji.io/news/banyan-tree-visa-explorer-offer Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The promotion also includes a limited free night voucher after two nights through July 2027. https://lji.io/news/natural-grocers-q3-earnings-resilience https://lji.io/news/natural-grocers-q3-earnings-resilience Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The company opened three new stores and expanded its DoorDash partnership during the quarter. https://lji.io/news/qatar-airways-shortest-a350-flight https://lji.io/news/qatar-airways-shortest-a350-flight Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The carrier will fly its 283-seat A350-900 between Doha and Bahrain on August 12 and 13. https://lji.io/news/delta-riyadh-award-sale-launch https://lji.io/news/delta-riyadh-award-sale-launch Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Delta Air Lines is selling one-way basic economy redemptions from Atlanta to Riyadh starting at 15,000 miles, with further discounts for co-branded cardholders. https://lji.io/news/alum-launches-college-town-hospitality https://lji.io/news/alum-launches-college-town-hospitality Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The 116,000-square-foot project will include 68 units, a members club, rooftop lounge and events space near the University of Alabama. https://lji.io/news/kenya-airways-accor-platinum-match https://lji.io/news/kenya-airways-accor-platinum-match Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT ALL Accor Gold, Platinum and Diamond members can match into Asante Platinum status through StatusMatch for a fee that varies by region. https://lji.io/news/walmart-wing-drone-delivery-florida https://lji.io/news/walmart-wing-drone-delivery-florida Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The service forms part of an expanding partnership that will reach over 270 Walmart locations in 2027. https://lji.io/news/accor-4x-points-select-hotels https://lji.io/news/accor-4x-points-select-hotels Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT ALL members earn four times base points on one registered stay at listed properties after booking by September 27. https://lji.io/news/dominos-beta-test-app-relaunch https://lji.io/news/dominos-beta-test-app-relaunch Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Customers receive a $5 discount after placing orders on the updated platform between Aug. 3-30, with no feedback required for the coupon. https://lji.io/news/hyatt-india-acquisition-brand-plans https://lji.io/news/hyatt-india-acquisition-brand-plans Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The company operates 56 hotels across nine brands in India and Southwest Asia with a pipeline of 100 properties. https://lji.io/news/lidl-us-employee-discount-launch https://lji.io/news/lidl-us-employee-discount-launch Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The benefit stacks on loyalty offers and applies to private label and bakery items. https://lji.io/news/accor-greater-china-double-points-offer https://lji.io/news/accor-greater-china-double-points-offer Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The offer runs through March 2027 for Meeting Planner members who book by January 31. https://lji.io/news/hyatt-asia-dining-points-launch https://lji.io/news/hyatt-asia-dining-points-launch Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The promotion runs August 1 to September 30 2026 and caps bonus points at 30000. https://lji.io/news/american-aadvantage-oman-air-redemptions https://lji.io/news/american-aadvantage-oman-air-redemptions Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Redemptions became available July 30, 2026 on aa.com more than a year after Oman Air joined the oneworld alliance. https://lji.io/news/delta-skymiles-starter-pack-launch https://lji.io/news/delta-skymiles-starter-pack-launch Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT New US members can earn up to 5,000 bonus miles by completing three activities after enrolling within 45 days of joining the program. https://lji.io/news/accor-all-signature-price-hike https://lji.io/news/accor-all-signature-price-hike Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Accor will raise ALL Signature Absolute subscription rates for existing members from August 1, 2026, after applying the new pricing to signups since July 1. https://lji.io/news/philippine-alaska-awards-now-live https://lji.io/news/philippine-alaska-awards-now-live Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Alaska Airlines and Philippine Airlines signed a frequent flier agreement in May 2025, and awards are now bookable on Alaska's website. https://lji.io/news/sprouts-ceo-focuses-controlled-areas https://lji.io/news/sprouts-ceo-focuses-controlled-areas Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The grocer plans 42 new stores in 2026 while expanding its self-distribution network and first-party data from the loyalty program. https://lji.io/news/verified-identity-airline-relationships https://lji.io/news/verified-identity-airline-relationships Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Airlines gain purchase data from direct bookings but often lack details on traveler identities and communities that could strengthen long-term loyalty. https://lji.io/news/accor-bonus-points-offer https://lji.io/news/accor-bonus-points-offer Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The promotion offers between 1,000 and 7,500 points per stay depending on length and rate type, with registration required by July 31. https://lji.io/news/lufthansa-status-cardholder-offer https://lji.io/news/lufthansa-status-cardholder-offer Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Eligible Miles & More credit card holders in five countries can purchase the status valid through February 28 2027. https://lji.io/news/portugal-tap-binding-offers https://lji.io/news/portugal-tap-binding-offers Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Portugal seeks to sell 44.9 percent of TAP Air Portugal to one of two European groups after IAG stepped aside. https://lji.io/news/air-canada-basic-premium-fares https://lji.io/news/air-canada-basic-premium-fares Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The new fares cover select international routes and still provide checked bags along with priority services for elites. https://lji.io/news/delta-starbucks-earnings-structure-update https://lji.io/news/delta-starbucks-earnings-structure-update Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT SkyMiles members will earn one mile per dollar at Starbucks starting August 5 if they fly Delta at least once a year. https://lji.io/news/travelai-acquires-sonder-brand https://lji.io/news/travelai-acquires-sonder-brand Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The purchase excludes Sonder's properties and staff, with the site now live as a curated hotel guide using TravelAI memory tools. https://lji.io/news/united-lufthansa-reciprocal-benefits https://lji.io/news/united-lufthansa-reciprocal-benefits Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Global Services and HON Circle members gain first-class check-in and additional priority services on partner flights. https://lji.io/news/accor-amex-partnership-expands-12-countries https://lji.io/news/accor-amex-partnership-expands-12-countries Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The alliance adds elite status matching for eligible card members and a new option to transfer Membership Rewards points to ALL Accor. https://lji.io/news/withbanyan-relaunched-four-tiers https://lji.io/news/withbanyan-relaunched-four-tiers Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The guest recognition program qualifies members via spend thresholds or nights and maintains compatibility with ALL Accor benefits. https://lji.io/news/avianca-lifemiles-bonus-mile-purchase https://lji.io/news/avianca-lifemiles-bonus-mile-purchase Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Targeted members may acquire miles at 1.43 cents each through July 24. https://lji.io/news/jetblue-claritypay-loyalty-installment-partnership https://lji.io/news/jetblue-claritypay-loyalty-installment-partnership Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Customers can earn TrueBlue points on bookings paid over time through the new program. https://lji.io/news/marriott-jal-account-linking https://lji.io/news/marriott-jal-account-linking Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bonvoy members who link accounts receive 2,000 to 40,000 JAL FLY ON Points a year based on their hotel tier, with no flying required. https://lji.io/news/accor-indigo-loyalty-exchange-begins https://lji.io/news/accor-indigo-loyalty-exchange-begins Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The exchange connects IndiGo's 140-plus destinations and 13 million BluChip members with Accor's 45-plus hotel brands. https://lji.io/news/etihad-fastjet-codeshare-loyalty-deal https://lji.io/news/etihad-fastjet-codeshare-loyalty-deal Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Etihad Guest members will earn and redeem miles on Fastjet Zimbabwe flights under the new agreement. https://lji.io/news/accor-h-world-link-programs https://lji.io/news/accor-h-world-link-programs Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The partnership begins with 240 hotels and select benefits before expanding to full portfolios. https://lji.io/news/aeroplan-club-avolta-loyalty-partnership https://lji.io/news/aeroplan-club-avolta-loyalty-partnership Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Aeroplan members earn one point per C$2 spent at more than 900 Avolta travel retail locations, with the network growing to nearly 1,900 outlets later in 2026. https://lji.io/news/ihg-revolut-visa-cobranded-debit-cards https://lji.io/news/ihg-revolut-visa-cobranded-debit-cards Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The UK cards come in two tiers, with the £18-a-month Elite card earning up to six IHG One Rewards points per pound spent at IHG hotels. https://lji.io/news/tata-starbucks-india-rewards-reserve-tier https://lji.io/news/tata-starbucks-india-rewards-reserve-tier Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The reworked program adds a Reserve tier above Green and Gold, earning 1.3 times the standard rate plus a personalized black card above 5,000 Stars a year. https://lji.io/news/kroger-points-grocery-redemption https://lji.io/news/kroger-points-grocery-redemption Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Members can now redeem 100 points for $1 off groceries, capped at $10 a day, in addition to the fuel discounts the program previously offered. https://lji.io/news/aeropostale-jcpenney-rewards-access https://lji.io/news/aeropostale-jcpenney-rewards-access Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Catalyst Brands' new Rewards Access program lets shoppers earn and redeem across both retailers, with every 200 points earned converting to a $10 CashPass. https://lji.io/news/lidl-us-lidl-plus-launch https://lji.io/news/lidl-us-lidl-plus-launch Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The retailer retired myLidl on June 30 and opened Lidl Plus downloads July 1, shifting from spending-threshold rewards to points redeemable for free products. https://lji.io/news/wyndham-barclays-credit-card-suite https://lji.io/news/wyndham-barclays-credit-card-suite Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The new Wyndham Rewards Earner Premier card carries a $395 annual fee, earns 8X points on Wyndham stays, and makes points non-expiring for the first time. https://lji.io/news/lowes-live-nation-loyalty-partnership https://lji.io/news/lowes-live-nation-loyalty-partnership Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A multi-year partnership announced June 11, 2026 gives MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards members Live Nation concert benefits. https://lji.io/news/spenn-norwegian-strawberry-live-on-gravty https://lji.io/news/spenn-norwegian-strawberry-live-on-gravty Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Three Nordic loyalty programs launched on one platform on June 3, 2026, behind Norwegian, Strawberry Hotels, Uno-X, 7-Eleven, Narvesen and REMA 1000. https://lji.io/news/best-buy-membership-reward-points https://lji.io/news/best-buy-membership-reward-points Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Paid members earn 1 percent back in points, or 6 percent with the My Best Buy Credit Card, when the points program takes effect June 4, 2026. https://lji.io/news/edmonton-airport-yegplus-loyalty https://lji.io/news/edmonton-airport-yegplus-loyalty Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The free program has Essential, Silver and Gold tiers, earning points on parking, terminal purchases and surveys, redeemable for parking upgrades and more. https://lji.io/news/capillary-acquires-sessionm-mastercard https://lji.io/news/capillary-acquires-sessionm-mastercard Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The deal, first announced in February, closed May 1, 2026 and brings SessionM's Fortune 500 retail, airline and CPG clients onto Capillary's loyalty platform. https://lji.io/news/accor-uber-loyalty-partnership https://lji.io/news/accor-uber-loyalty-partnership Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT ALL Accor members will earn points on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, with reciprocal status benefits, rolling out in seven markets in the second half of 2026. https://lji.io/news/lyft-united-pay-with-miles https://lji.io/news/lyft-united-pay-with-miles Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT MileagePlus members can redeem miles directly in the Lyft app, cover fares fully or partially, and earn 1,000 bonus miles for linking accounts. https://lji.io/news/wells-fargo-cathay-pacific-transfer-partner https://lji.io/news/wells-fargo-cathay-pacific-transfer-partner Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Cardholders can move Wells Fargo Rewards points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles at 1:1 with no minimum, the program's first predominantly Asia-based partner. https://lji.io/news/adyen-acquires-talon-one https://lji.io/news/adyen-acquires-talon-one Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Adyen paid €750 million in cash for full ownership, with Talon.One's founders reinvesting proceeds into Adyen shares. The deal closed on July 1, 2026. https://lji.io/news/alaska-bank-of-america-atmos-rewards-cards https://lji.io/news/alaska-bank-of-america-atmos-rewards-cards Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT The companies are working toward Bank of America becoming the sole issuer of Atmos Rewards co-branded cards, extending a partnership of more than 30 years. https://lji.io/news/fresh-market-tfm-rewards-relaunch https://lji.io/news/fresh-market-tfm-rewards-relaunch Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT The relaunch introduces the grocer's first native mobile app and adds benefits including 5 percent off curbside orders and enhanced birthday rewards. https://lji.io/news/sainsburys-nectar-uber-points https://lji.io/news/sainsburys-nectar-uber-points Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Nectar members can convert 500 to 4,000 points, worth £2.50 to £20, into Uber vouchers in the scheme's first ride-hailing partnership. https://lji.io/news/sonic-rewards-launch https://lji.io/news/sonic-rewards-launch Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Members earn 10 points per dollar through the SONIC app and move across three tiers, with a welcome reward and an annual birthday reward from day one.