How to get upgraded on American Airlines flights

It’s relatively easy to get upgraded on American Airlines flights if you’ve booked via an eligible method. There are four primary ways to secure an upgrade on an American Airlines flight: purchase an instant upgrade after booking with cash or miles, get a complimentary elite upgrade within North America within four days of departure, use…

First look: JetBlue unveils first-ever airport lounge at New York JFK

Go back 12 years, and JetBlue was an airline known for its egalitarian experience: all-coach cabins, no long-haul flights, and few bells and whistles beyond its trademark seatback screens. Over the past decade, things have certainly changed. 2014 ushered in the airline’s lie-flat Mint cabin. Then came flights to Europe, and — most recently —…

Chase Sapphire Reserve cards The Edit credit: What to know

If you’re a Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) or Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) cardholder, you might be familiar with The Edit, Chase’s premium collection of more than 1,000 properties bookable via Chase Travel℠. If you haven’t explored what you can reserve with The Edit, take a peek. Some…

Redeem 3,000 Chase points for Apple TV+ set access in NYC

Premium Chase cardholders can redeem 3,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points for an immersive, behind-the-scenes Apple TV+ experience in New York City this weekend. The pop-up, held at 415 Fifth Avenue, opens at 10:30 a.m. this weekend, with the last entry at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Eligible cards include the Chase…

Venmo launches new cash-back rewards program

Venmo has entered the card rewards chat with a new program designed to multiply cash-back earnings. The money movement platform recently launched Venmo Stash*, a tiered cash-back rewards program for Venmo Debit Mastercard®** members. Venmo Stash allows cardholders to earn up to 5% cash back on eligible purchases that are part of three designated bundles…