The Brief · Wednesday, May 6, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After 34 Years — JetBlue Launches $99 Rescue Fares (source)

Marriott Bonvoy Cards Hit All-Time Highs: 200K Brilliant, 175K Bevy — Ends May 13 (source)

Hyatt Kills Fixed Award Chart May 20 — Dynamic Pricing Arrives with Up to 67% Hikes (source)

Amex Transfer Bonuses Have Virtually Vanished in 2026 (source)

Chase 65% Bonus to Marriott Ends May 15, 20% to Flying Blue Ends May 27 (source)

Aeroplan Award Chart Devaluation Hits June 1 — Book Before Prices Jump (source)

Alaska Airlines Makes History: Seattle to London, Rome, Reykjavik Launching Now (source)

United's New Ultra-Premium 787-9: 64 Polaris Suites with Privacy Doors Now Flying (source)

Jet Fuel Crisis: Airlines Cutting Flights, Japan Carriers Hike Surcharges 40%+ (source)

Regent Seven Seas: Copenhagen to Amsterdam at 40% Off + $500 Credit (source)

Viking Grand European Tour: 15 Days from $4,999 with Free Airfare

Amex Platinum Annual Fee Jumps $200 to $895 (source)

Alaska's 'Choose How You Earn' Loyalty Model Is an Industry First (source)

PONANT North Pole Expedition: 12 Nights Aboard Le Commandant Charcot with Flights (source)