The Brief · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down — JetBlue Launches 11 Rescue Routes from Fort Lauderdale (source)

Marriott Welcome Bonuses Hit All-Time Highs — 200K Points Expires May 13 (source)

Hyatt's Massive Award Devaluation Hits May 20 — Book Now or Pay 67% More (source)

Amex Transfer Bonuses Have Nearly Vanished in 2026 (source)

Chase Transfer Bonuses Expiring This Month — 65% to Marriott, 20% to Flying Blue (source)

Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Europe Flights from Seattle (source)

Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Cut Flights, Surcharges Jump 40% (source)

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

Regent Seven Seas: Copenhagen to Amsterdam at 40% Off + $500 Credit (source)

Silversea Caribbean Suites: Save Up to $7,000 with Reduced Deposits (source)

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

T-Mobile Members Scoring $2,500 Cruise Credits in Viral Deal (source)

United Unveils New Polaris Suites with Privacy Doors and Largest Screens on US Airlines (source)

Iberia Business Class to Madrid from 40,500 Avios Each Way (source)