Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Reserve for Business: Card showdown

Chase now has two flagship premium card offerings, one personal and one business. The bank recently introduced the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) and refreshed the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) with new benefits. Both cards carry a whopping $795 annual fee but have various premium travel perks,…

Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 100K bonus: Best-ever offer now live

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…

Iberia: 6 new transatlantic routes, more planes and new lounges

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….

Alaska Airlines adding TSA Touchless ID at Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle airports

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…

Inside JFK’s new Terminal 6, set to open early next year

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,…

First look: Patina Osaka wows with fabulous art and fine dining

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…