The Brief · Sunday, April 26, 2026

13 travel-intelligence items for Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Chase Points Boost Hits Record 2.5 CPP on 11 Luxury Hotels (source)

Transfer Bonus Deadline April 30: Chase → Aeroplan 20%, Chase → IHG 70%, Capital One → JAL 30% (source)

Hyatt Award Chart Devaluation Hits May 20 — Category 8 Peaks Jump to 75K (source)

Aeroplan Devaluation Hits June 1 — First Class Awards Jump 20% (source)

Alaska Airlines Debuts International Business Suites — Rome Launches in 2 Days (source)

Amex Platinum's Under-the-Radar Perk: 10% Off Business Class on 40 Airlines (source)

Record Welcome Bonuses: Marriott Brilliant 200K, Amex Plat 175K — Ending Soon (source)

Silversea Enhances Venetian Society Loyalty with New Elite Tiers (source)

Regent Seven Seas: Up to 45% Off + $500 Shipboard Credit Starting May 1 (source)

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

United MileagePlus Guts Earning for Non-Cardholders — Basic Economy Earns Zero (source)

Big Four US Airlines Cut Flights and Raise Fares Ahead of Summer (source)

Royal Caribbean Group Lets You Transfer Points Across Royal, Celebrity & Silversea (source)