The Brief · Saturday, May 2, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Aeroplan Awards Jump 20-37.5% on May 20 — Book Now or Pay More (source)

Hyatt Award Chart Devaluation Hits May 20 — Luxury Properties Getting Crushed (source)

Chase Sapphire Reserve Hits All-Time High 150K Welcome Bonus (source)

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Hits 200K Points — But Deadline Is May 13 (source)

United's New Polaris Studio Suites Debut This Month on 787-9s (source)

Amex Centurion Lounge Crackdown: Same-Flight Rule Starts July 8 (source)

60K Aeroplan Gets You Business Class to Europe This Summer (source)

T-Mobile Members Unlocking Up to $2,500 in Cruise Credits — Going Viral (source)

Amex Business Platinum Targeted at 300K Points — Highest Ever (source)

Alaska Airlines Debuts Enclosed Business Suites on International 787 Routes (source)

Chase 20% Transfer Bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue — Live Now (source)

Viking: Free Airfare + $25 Deposit on Select 2026 Sailings Through May 31

Delta Launches First US-Saudi Arabia Nonstop: Atlanta to Riyadh October 23 (source)

Chase Points Hit Record 2.5¢ Value at Select Luxury Hotels (source)