The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is rolling out the card’s best-ever welcome bonus alongside a major refresh. The current offer features a 100,000-point bonus, plus a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most…

Spanish airline Iberia wants to become a bigger player in the Americas, so it’s planning to add dozens of new planes and more routes to the region. The expansion will see the Oneworld alliance carrier and American Airlines partner add at least six new transatlantic routes — including its first-ever route to Orlando and Philadelphia….

Whether your perfect summer escape includes sunset sails, mountain breezes, campfire s’mores or all of the aforementioned, you don’t need to travel far to make it happen. In fact, this summertime magic can be found within a few hours’ drive of big cities like San Francisco, Chicago and Boston. From Cape Cod to the shores…

Alaska Airlines is rolling out the time-saving TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program to three of its largest hubs in an effort to speed up the passenger checkpoint experience. TSA Touchless ID will soon be available for the airline’s passengers traveling out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Portland International Airport (PDX), and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport…

With so many different credit card perks and introductory offers available, you may wonder, “Is a 0% annual percentage rate good?” It’s a great question. As with most things, there are pros and cons to 0% APR credit cards. Here’s what you need to know to help you decide if a 0% APR credit card…

The transformation of New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) continues to surge ahead. This week, the airport reached a substantial milestone when the brand-new Terminal 6 finished its curtain walls and enclosed the new terminal for the first time. New Terminal 6 at JFK. CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY It’s a major milestone,…

ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Osaka, Japan, is having a moment. It’s currently hosting Expo 2025, as well as a robust roster of annual events and celebrations. But the city and its nearby neighbor of Kyoto are also experiencing a luxury hotel boom. That’s why we designated the surrounding Kansai region as one of our top…

The points and miles world was buzzing this week, with two announcements from major issuers. The first was Monday’s news about a forthcoming refresh of The Platinum Card® from American Express. Then, we learned Tuesday about a complete revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® set to launch next week (and to affect existing cardmembers as…

For those who call North America home and enjoy the finer things in life (and in the air), you’re in luck: Cathay Pacific just launched the first North American route for its luxurious Aria Suite product. This month, the brand announced that it would launch three return flights per week, starting June 5, from Vancouver…

The first time I went to Seoul, South Korea, back in 2015, I was overwhelmed by the sheer size of the city. Enticed by every neighborhood, I couldn’t decide where to explore, where to eat and where to stay. Back then, reality helped with the last question; I was points-poor and on a backpacker’s budget,…