EU leaders call ‘urgent meeting’ as airport chaos grows

Entering summer, it seemed like a shortage of jet fuel could be the biggest problem for travelers heading to Europe. Instead, it has been ultralong lines at airports across the continent. Travelers entering and exiting some European airports have run into massive backups amid a rocky rollout of the European Union’s new Entry and Exit…

How to transfer Ultimate Rewards points between accounts

Chase’s Ultimate Rewards program can offer some incredible value. It’s no surprise that the currency appears near the top of TPG’s July 2026 valuations, checking in at 2.05 cents per point each. But one of my favorite things about the Ultimate Rewards program is how you can easily transfer points between your Chase credit cards….

Why Sapphire Reserve cardholders should add the Preferred

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) have long been two of the most popular travel rewards cards on the market. For years, most travelers chose one or the other and never seriously considered carrying both. But following the recent Sapphire Preferred refresh, I…

Sapphire Reserve cardholders: Enroll in Marriott Gold status

Chase has once again brought back a popular Marriott Bonvoy promotion for Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) cardholders, giving eligible members three months of complimentary Gold Elite status and the opportunity to extend it through February 2028 by completing three eligible paid nights. Here’s what you should know about this promotion. Gold Elite…

The TSA’s app can help you plan ahead for travel

Standing in a long airport security line while precious minutes tick away before your flight is bad. But it’s even worse when the line catches you off-guard. Sure, this is where line-skipping programs like Clear and TSA PreCheck can be a lifesaver, offering critical time savings at security checkpoints. But the Transportation Security Administration also…