The Brief · Monday, May 11, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Monday, May 11, 2026.

Hyatt Award Chart Overhaul May 20: Book Now or Pay Up to 67% More (source)

Marriott 200K Credit Card Bonuses Expire Tuesday May 13 (source)

Bank of America Quietly Replacing Preferred Rewards with BofA Rewards in Late May (source)

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Births 'Atmos Rewards' with 100K Welcome Bonus (source)

United Launches 'Base' Polaris: Lie-Flat Seats Without Lounge Access (source)

Transfer Bonus Alert: Amex→JetBlue 10% Expires Tomorrow, Chase→Flying Blue 20% Through May 27 (source)

American Airlines Guts Elite Benefits: 30% Bonus Killed, Basic Economy Earns Zero (source)

Amex Platinum at 175K Points, Chase Sapphire Reserve at 150K — Record Welcome Bonuses (source)

Delta Makes History: First US Airline to Fly Atlanta-Riyadh Since 2001 (source)

Alaska Airlines Goes Transatlantic: Seattle-Rome Already Flying (source)

Silversea Asia Voyages: Save Up to $7,000 Per Suite — Book by June 2

Viking Grand European Tour: 15 Days from $4,999 with Free Airfare & $500 Credit

Chase Sapphire Preferred Quietly Kills 10% Anniversary Points Bonus (source)

Philippine Airlines Fare Glitch: West Coast to Asia One-Ways Spotted at $150 (source)