The Brief · Saturday, May 9, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Hyatt Survey Hints at Gutting Globalist, Adding New Top Tier (source)

Chase → Flying Blue 20% Bonus: Europe Business Class for 50K Points (source)

Hyatt Award Chart Blows Up May 20 — Book Luxury Properties NOW (source)

Marriott Bonvoy 200K Welcome Bonus Expires May 13 — Lifetime Limit Applies (source)

Spirit Airlines Dead — Your Points and Vouchers Are Likely Worthless (source)

JetBlue Launches 100K Welcome Bonus — Highest Ever Premier Card Offer (source)

Aeroplan Hiking Partner Award Rates June 1 — Lock Business Class Now (source)

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

Targeted Amex Platinum at 175K, Sapphire Reserve at 150K — Check Your Offers (source)

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

Viking 30th Anniversary: Up to 30% Off + Free Airfare with $25 Deposit

60K Aeroplan Gets You Lie-Flat to Europe This Summer — Wide Open (source)

Cruise Lines Adding $25/Day Fuel Surcharges as Oil Prices Double (source)

Alaska/Atmos Rewards Cards Hit Record 100K Bonus + Companion Award (source)