Alaska Airlines plots premium economy, luxe Seattle lounge

Alaska Airlines is officially a global carrier. Last week, the Seattle-based airline launched its first European service when it flew nonstop to Rome. The plane it’s using for the route is a nearly brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that its merger partner Hawaiian Airlines debuted in 2024. The aircraft features luxe private suites in business class…

Chase Sapphire Reserve 150k-point welcome offer FAQs

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is the premium travel rewards card for Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts to earn valuable points and enjoy top-tier card benefits. The Sapphire Reserve’s current bonus is sky-high: New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This…

Delta’s new plane with whopping 44 first-class seats set for takeoff

When life gives you lemons … install more first-class seats. At least, that’s what Delta Air Lines’ philosophy seems to be with its newest plane. Later this month, the carrier plans to launch service on an aircraft sporting one of its wildest configurations yet: a whopping 44 first-class seats. First class on this Airbus A321neo…