The Brief · Friday, May 1, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Friday, May 1, 2026.

Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Avios Transfer Bonus — TODAY ONLY (source)

Chase Sapphire Reserve Hits All-Time High: 150K Bonus Points

Hyatt's Brutal Award Devaluation Launches May 20 — Book Now (source)

Alaska Airlines Goes Transatlantic: Seattle to Rome with New Business Suites (source)

United Partners with Lyft: Redeem MileagePlus Miles for Rides (source)

Amex Business Platinum Targeted at 300K Points — Highest Ever (source)

Chase Points Boost Hits Record 2.5 Cents Per Point at Luxury Hotels (source)

60K Aeroplan Gets You Business Class to Europe This Summer (source)

T-Mobile's Hidden Perk: Up to $2,500 in Cruise Credits (source)

Amex Centurion Lounge Tightens Guest Access Rules July 8 (source)

United Launches First-Ever US Nonstop to Santiago de Compostela (source)

Emirates Developing Private En-Suite Bathrooms for First Class (source)

Four Seasons & Orient Express Launch Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines (source)

Delta Unveils Enhanced Delta One Suites in $1B Fleet Refresh (source)