The Brief · Thursday, May 7, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Thursday, May 7, 2026.

United Quietly Expands Polaris Branding to Domestic Routes — Lounge Access Included (source)

Marriott Bonvoy Cards Hit All-Time High Bonuses — 200K Points on Brilliant, Expires May 13 (source)

Aeroplan Award Chart Devaluation Hits May 20 — Prices Jump 20-37% (source)

Chase Transfer Bonuses: 65% to Marriott & 20% to Flying Blue — Act Fast (source)

60K Aeroplan Business Class Awards to Europe This Summer — Wide Open (source)

Hyatt Award Chart Overhaul Adds Top Tier at 75K Points — Effective May 20 (source)

United Launches 'Basic Business' — Polaris Gets the Unbundling Treatment (source)

AAdvantage Guts Partner Earning — Flat 25% Bonus Capped at 25K Points (source)

Silversea Japan Cruises: Save Up to $7,000 Per Suite — Reserve by June 2 (source)

Viking Greek Odyssey: 11 Days from $3,799 with Free Airfare & 30% Off

Alaska Airlines Launches Premium Europe Routes from Seattle in May (source)

Alaska Airlines Cards at Record 100K Bonuses + Companion Award (source)

Amex Platinum Fee Jumps to $895 — But New Credits Sweeten the Deal (source)

Four Seasons Launches 95-Suite Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship (source)