The Brief · Thursday, April 30, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Emirates Building First Class Suites with Private En-Suite Bathrooms (source)

LAST DAY: Chase 70% IHG and 20% Aeroplan Transfer Bonuses Expire Tonight (source)

Silversea Flash Sale: $7,000 Off + Two-Category Suite Upgrade — Ends Today

Hyatt Award Chart Devaluation Goes Live May 20 — Book Now or Pay Up to 67% More (source)

United Now Lets You Burn MileagePlus Miles on Lyft Rides (source)

United Quietly Hikes Transpacific Business Awards 17% to 102,500 Miles (source)

Bilt Rent Day Tomorrow: Up to 100% Avios Transfer Bonus (One Day Only)

Alaska Airlines Debuts Enclosed Business Class Suites on International 787s (source)

United Launches 'Basic Business' Fares — Polaris Lounge Access Stripped (source)

T-Mobile Members Claiming Up to $2,500 in Cruise Credits — Viral Deal (source)

Avianca LifeMiles Devalues Star Alliance Business to Europe — Some Routes Up 45% (source)

Oceania Spring Sale: Up to 50% Off with Just $25 Deposit

Amex Blue Business Plus: 75K Bonus Without Lifetime Language (Targeted) (source)

Regent Seven Seas & Oceania Push Wave Season: Free Suite Upgrades + $1,000 Off (source)