The Brief · Friday, May 8, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Friday, May 8, 2026.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Permanently — First Major US Airline Collapse in 25 Years (source)

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Hits All-Time High 200K Bonus — Expires May 13 (source)

Hyatt Double Devaluation Hits May 20 — Award Prices Jumping Up to 67% (source)

20% Chase-to-Flying Blue Transfer Bonus Makes Europe Biz Class Just 50K Points (source)

60K Aeroplan Business Class to Europe This Summer — Wide Open Availability (source)

JetBlue Premier Card Launches Historic 100K Welcome Bonus with Mosaic Status Boost (source)

United Quietly Extends Polaris Branding to Domestic Routes — Unlocking Lounge Access (source)

Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Europe Service with Enclosed Business Suites (source)

Silversea: Save Up to $7,000 Per Suite on Ultra-Luxury Voyages Before June 2 (source)

PONANT Waives Single Supplement on 100+ Luxury Voyages — Solo Travelers Rejoice (source)

Aeroplan Award Prices Jumping 20-37% on May 20 — Transfer Window Closing Fast (source)

Viking Egypt River Cruise: 12 Days with Free Airfare and $500 Credit from $5,999

Amex Centurion Lounge Tightens Access Rules July 8 — New 5-Hour Layover Cap (source)

Lufthansa & SWISS Drop Solo Surcharge on First Class Middle Suites (source)