The Brief · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

14 travel-intelligence items for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

JetBlue Founder Warns of Chapter 11, Airline Shopping for Buyers (source)

Hyatt Launches Brutal New Award Chart May 20 with 40K-Point Swings (source)

United Quietly Raises Transpacific Biz Award Prices 17% (source)

United Launches 'Basic Business Class' — Polaris Without the Perks (source)

Chase to IHG 70% Transfer Bonus — Ends Tomorrow (source)

Bilt Rent Day May 1: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Avios

Silversea Flash Sale: Save $7K + Two-Category Suite Upgrade by April 30

Regent, Oceania, Virgin Push Wave Season Promos into Late Spring (source)

Flying Blue Biz Class PDX–Europe for 45K Miles (25% Off) — Ends Tomorrow (source)

Alaska Airlines Launches First Transatlantic Routes: Seattle to Rome, London, Reykjavik (source)

Capital One Venture X Lounge Access Gets Restrictive (source)

Airlines Selling First Class for $26, Undermining Elite Status Value (source)

Avianca LifeMiles Devalues Star Alliance Biz Awards Up to 21% (source)

United MileagePlus Cruise Portal: Up to 60K Miles Bonus Expires Tomorrow (source)