The Brief · Monday, April 27, 2026

13 travel-intelligence items for Monday, April 27, 2026.

Aeroplan Award Chart Getting Gutted June 1 — Book Now or Pay Up to 67% More (source)

Chase 20% Aeroplan + 70% IHG Transfer Bonuses Die April 30 — 3 Days Left (source)

Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever European Route Tomorrow: Seattle to Rome (source)

Chase Sapphire Reserve Hits Record 2.5 CPP via Points Boost at Luxury Hotels (source)

Hyatt Award Costs Jumping Up to 67% on May 20 — Lock In Rates Now (source)

United Cruise Portal: Earn Up to 60K Bonus MileagePlus Miles — Ends April 30 (source)

Marriott Brilliant Card Hits 200K Bonus Points — Highest Ever, Ends May 13 (source)

T-Mobile Members Sitting on Up to $2,500 in Hidden Cruise Credits (source)

Big Four US Airlines Cutting Summer Capacity as Fuel Costs Spike (source)

Viking Egypt 12-Day Nile Cruise with Free Air from $5,999 — Expires April 30 (source)

Turkish Airlines Cancels $550 Business Class Mistake Fare — A Cautionary Tale (source)

United Slashes Mileage Earning for Non-Cardholders — Basic Economy Earns Zero (source)

Buy Marriott Points with Up to 40% Bonus Through June 23