The Brief · Monday, May 4, 2026

13 travel-intelligence items for Monday, May 4, 2026.

Spirit Airlines Is Dead — JetBlue Launches 11 Rescue Routes from Fort Lauderdale (source)

Jet Fuel Crisis: ANA & JAL Hike Surcharges 40% — More Airlines Expected to Follow (source)

Chase Sapphire Reserve Hits All-Time-High 150K Point Welcome Bonus (source)

Hyatt Award Chart Blows Up May 20 — Book NOW to Lock Current Rates (source)

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Offering Record 200K Bonus — Ends May 13 (source)

United Cardholders Quietly Getting 10-15% Off Award Tickets (source)

Alaska Atmos Rewards Lets You Choose How You Earn — Industry First (source)

Alaska Airlines Debuts Enclosed Business Class Suites on 787-9 Europe Routes (source)

Regent Seven Seas: Up to 45% Off + $500 Credit on 75+ Luxury Itineraries (source)

Silversea: Save Up to $7,000 Per Suite on Mediterranean & Worldwide Voyages (source)

Flying Blue: 25% Off Awards Between US Cities and Europe (source)

Delta Introduces 'Basic Business' — Lie-Flat Seats, No Lounge Access (source)

United's Ultra-Premium 787 with 64 Polaris Seats Now Flying SFO-SIN & LHR (source)