The Brief · Monday, May 18, 2026

15 travel-intelligence items for Monday, May 18, 2026.

BREAKING: Delta Quietly Launches 'Business Class Plus' Tier Inside Delta One (source)

Air France JFK–CDG Mistake Fare: $378 Roundtrip Still Alive (source)

Carnival Cancels $375 Balcony Glitch Bookings, Offers Only $100 Credit (source)

Carnival IT Outage Deeper Than Reported: Group Bookings Also Wiped (source)

URGENT: Book These 10 Hyatt Luxury Hotels Before Award Chart Increases Hit (source)

Chase 55% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy — Still Live Through June 30 (source)

Emirates Skywards Raises Business and First Class Award Rates Again (source)

Chase Cardholders Can Earn Up to 14x Ultimate Rewards on United Flights (source)

Alaska Airlines Nonstop Seattle–London Launches May 21 with Lie-Flat Suites (source)

Asiana Club Miles Are Running Out of Time — Korean Air Merger Hits December 2026 (source)

Silversea Mediterranean Suites: Up to $7,000 Off Per Suite — Reserve by June 2 (source)

Explora III Maiden Voyage: Barcelona to Lisbon 7 Nights, Up to $2,000 Off Per Suite (source)

Capital One Miles to Qantas: 20% Transfer Bonus Now Live (source)

JetBlue & United Deepen Alliance: Elite Status Now Gets Reciprocal Lounge Access (source)

Celebrity Cruises Weekend Flash Sale: Up to $750 Off Europe Sailings — Ends Tomorrow (source)