The Brief · Friday, April 24, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Friday, April 24, 2026.

Alaska Airlines Launches International Business Class Suites — Rome Starts April 28 (source)

Philippine Airlines Fare Glitch: $150 One-Way from US West Coast to Asia (source)

Three Major Transfer Bonuses Expire April 30: Chase→Aeroplan 20%, Chase→IHG 70%, Cap One→JAL 30% (source)

Hyatt's Brutal 5-Tier Award Chart Hits in May — Book Now or Pay Up to 67% More (source)

World of Hyatt Business Card Hits Record 80K Bonus — Perfectly Timed (source)

Marriott Amex Cards Hit Record 200K Bonvoy Point Welcome Offers (source)

Silversea Overhauls Venetian Society Loyalty Program with New Elite Tiers July 1 (source)

Regent Seven Seas: Lisbon→London 14 Nights with Free First Class Air + 45% Off (source)

Air India Slashes Award Costs Up to 30% — Rare Positive Revaluation (source)

Amex Platinum Fee Rises to $895 — But New $600 Hotel Credits Soften the Blow (source)

$11 Billion in Hotel Points Liability Signals Coming Devaluation Wave (source)

U.S. Government Mulls $500M Bailout and Up to 90% Ownership of Spirit Airlines (source)

United Polaris Studios: Private Suites with Caviar Service for $499 Upgrade (source)

Air France/KLM Amex Offers: Up to $400 Back on Premium Bookings (source)