It has been a frenetic week with a lot happening. From the upcoming launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve to the horrific Boeing 787 crash involving an Air India flight, it has been topsy turvy. That and more as we cover some of the stories from the week gone by.
Chase Sapphire Reserve changes coming soon..
Early in the week, the rumor mill was busy churning out new details about the refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve card. As the week went by, new details started to emerge, making the picture a lot clearer.
Refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve could be launched next week
We then got confirmation that the refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve will be launched next week. This was prominently visible as Chase started posting ads touting a launch this summer. As the week went by, more sources got confirmation from Chase that the launch is indeed next week.
New design of the refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve revealed!
Multiple sources have now confirmed that the card, with its new design, will be launched on June 17. The changes will go into effect starting Jun 21.
Air India Crash: Why this one seemed and felt different
The horrific Air India crash killed over 240 people. One person survived quite miraculously. I published this essay writing about why this one seemed and felt different.
Redeem Chase points for up to 2.2 cents per point
If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve, then you can redeem Chase points at a 1.5 cents per point while redeeming with Chase Travel. If you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, then you can redeem Chase points at a 1.25 cents per point while redeeming with Chase Travel. Chase is now targeting certain users with some amazing offers. You can redeem Chase points up to a value of 2.2 cents per point with the Reserve. Similarly, some Preferred users are seeing offers for redeeming points up to a value of 2 cents per point!
Don’t make this mistake with your miles & points!
Are you guilty of making this miles and points mistake? The world of miles and points is constantly evolving. New cards come and go, loyalty programs keep making changes every now and then. It’s really important to stay nimble and flexible if you want to be successful in this game in the long run.
New Credit Card Offers
Co Branded Hilton Honors Cards
- Earn 100,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit with the Hilton Honors American Express card
- No fee for the first year, earn 130,000 bonus points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass card
- Earn 175,000 bonus points with the Hilton Aspire card, in addition to 1 free night certificate each year
- Earn 175,000 bonus points with the Hilton Business Card
Co-branded Delta SkyMiles cards
- No annual fee for the first year, earn 80,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
- Earn 90,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
- Earn 100,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
- No fee for the first year, earn 90,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card
- Earn 100,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card
- Earn 110,000 bonus miles with the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card
Marriott Credit Cards
- Earn 5 free nights with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card by Chase
- Earn 60,000 points and 1 free night with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card by Chase
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