The Brief · Thursday, May 14, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Chase 65% Marriott Transfer Bonus Dies TOMORROW — Last Call (source)

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

Delta One to Hong Kong from 85K SkyMiles — Wide Availability (source)

Jet Fuel Crisis: Prices Double, Airlines Slashing Schedules Through October (source)

United Stealth Devaluation: Close-In Awards Jump 33%, Saver Access Locked Behind Cards (source)

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

JAL Business Class to Tokyo for 60K AAdvantage Miles — Partner Sweet Spot (source)

Regent Seven Seas: Istanbul-Athens at 40% Off + $500 Shipboard Credit (source)

Viking Grand European Tour: 15 Days from $3,999 with Free Air + Upgrades

Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever UK Route: Seattle-London from $699 RT (source)

Amex Biz Platinum & Gold Add $300 Annual ChatGPT Credit (source)

Aeroplan Devaluation Incoming May 20: Base Prices Jump Up to 37.5% (source)

Amex Platinum Kills Saks Credit for New Cardholders (source)

Royal Caribbean Group Launches Cross-Brand Loyalty Across RCL, Celebrity & Silversea (source)