The Brief · Friday, May 15, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Friday, May 15, 2026.

Chase-to-Marriott 65% Transfer Bonus EXPIRES TODAY (source)

World of Hyatt Award Chart Devaluation Hits May 20 — 5 Days Left to Book (source)

Riyadh Air Debuts World's Largest Business Class Screens on 787-9s (source)

Aeroplan Award Prices Rising 20-37.5% on May 20 — Chase 20% Bonus Ends Today (source)

Alaska Airlines Unveils First-Ever International Business Suites on 787s (source)

Alaska Launches Seattle-London Heathrow May 21 — Fares from $699 RT (source)

JetBlue TrueBlue 125% Points Bonus — Best Buy of May (source)

Amex Platinum Kills Saks Credit for New Cardholders in 2026 Refresh (source)

Regent Seven Seas: 45% Off Mediterranean with $500 Shipboard Credit (source)

Viking North Pacific Passage: Vancouver to Tokyo, 23 Days from $5,999 with Free Air

Targeted Amex Offer: 120K MR Points with Card Upgrade (source)

JAL Business Class to Tokyo: 60K AA Miles One-Way (source)

PONANT Southern France & Italian Riviera: 30% Off Barcelona to Livorno (source)

2026 Business Class Arms Race: United Polaris 2.0, American Flagship Suite, Singapore A350 Refresh (source)