The Brief · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

LAST CALL: Marriott Bonvoy Cards Hit All-Time High 200K Bonus — Expires TODAY (source)

Hyatt Award Chart Devaluation Hits May 20: Top Hotels Jump to 75K Points (source)

United Quietly Hikes Close-In Awards 33% — Saver Fares Now Gated Behind Elite Status (source)

Chase 65% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Ends Thursday — Pair with Today's Card Deadline (source)

Jet Fuel Crisis: Prices Double to $209/Barrel, Airlines Slashing Routes (source)

United Club Card at 110K Miles + 3K PQP — Best Offer in Years (source)

United Polaris Studio Suites Now Live on SFO-Singapore & London (source)

Regent Seven Seas: Scandinavia Suites Up to 30% Off + $500 Onboard Credit (source)

Free 10K United Miles: Targeted Offer Just for Adding an Authorized User (source)

Alaska Airlines Launches Seattle-London Heathrow with Enclosed Business Suites (source)

Viking Grand European Tour: 15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam from $3,999 with Free Air

Bilt Palladium Priority Pass Now Includes Restaurants and Spas (source)

Global Entry Still Suspended — No End in Sight Due to Government Shutdown (source)

Aeroplan Award Chart Increases Hit June 1 — Business Class to Europe Rising to 75K (source)