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September 29, 2026: Cathay Pacific has released more long-range business-class award space between North America and Hong Kong for August and September 2027. This update lists dates and seat counts for Vancouver and Toronto routes booked with Cathay miles.
September 29, 2026: from January 12, 2027 the annual fee rises from $120 to $150, with a 15% Aeroplan discount on Air Canada flights (FLY15OFF), up to $50 a year in your AC Wallet, and a free fourth hotel night or rental day. The current welcome offer is still up to 45,000 Aeroplan points.
September 29, 2026: from January 12, 2027 the annual fee rises from $599 to $799, with Priority Pass passes, Aspire lounge visits, worldwide Maple Leaf Lounge access, a $200 dining credit, and a 15% Aeroplan discount on Air Canada flights. The current welcome offer is 110,000 Aeroplan points.
September 29, 2026: from January 12, 2027 the annual fee rises from $599 to $799, with Priority Pass passes, Aspire lounge visits, worldwide Maple Leaf Lounge access, and a 15% Aeroplan discount on eligible Air Canada flights. The current welcome offer is 90,000 Aeroplan points.
A dummy booking on United can surface a buy-miles offer. With the 75% bonus, the after-tax cost in this example is about 1.23 cpp USD, and Rakuten can add 2% cash back.
October 1 update: Atmos Rewards adds details on 2027 Milestone changes, onboard dining, points activity, and upgrade-certificate waitlists. The September announcement also introduced Choice Accrual, a debit card, Communities, and 2028 premium cabins.
September 29–30, 2026: Neobanc bill payments earn 2× cash back from 3:30 p.m. ET on September 29 through 3:30 p.m. ET on September 30, with no cap on the payment amount. The guide also covers rent, bill, and gift-card cash back, fees, and the $100 new-user reward.
September 29, 2026: Air Transat said in January it would launch its own loyalty program later this year, and an invite-only test is now live at points.airtransat.com. This guide covers the airline, fleet, routes, and what the test program actually earns.
Alaska Airlines plans to launch an Atmos Rewards debit card in Q1 2027. Join the early-access list by October 31, 2026, and you get a 20% discount code on eligible flights.
September 28, 2026: 160,000 TD Rewards Points plus a first-year fee rebate and $140 through the partner site—20,000 after the first purchase, and 140,000 after $7,500 net in 180 days (including those 20,000). This $139 Visa Infinite earns 8x through Expedia For TD, with lounge visits and travel insurance.
A September 26 leak says Hilton’s internal training materials show a new Black Diamond tier above diamond. Hilton has not announced it. This note tracks the Diamond Reserve and Honors Society timeline, why elite status keeps getting stacked, and what it means for regular members.
September 2026: Air Canada and Pacific Coastal signed a bilateral interline agreement for single-ticket itineraries, one check-in, and through-checked bags. This guide covers the B.C. regional carrier’s fleet, 19 scheduled destinations, loyalty options after AIR MILES, the Harbour Air acquisition, and why interline tickets were not yet for sale on September 28.
