✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Massive Upgrades, United Restricts Award Seats, Delta's 44-Seat First Class Config

18/09/2025 8 min Episodio 200
✈️ Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Massive Upgrades, United Restricts Award Seats, Delta's 44-Seat First Class Config

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Chase announces major enhancements to the Sapphire Reserve card for 2026, including a new $250 hotel credit and more flexible Edit credit usage. United Airlines is restricting business class award access to co-branded cardholders, while American Airlines surprises by keeping their 777-200 fleet with major upgrades. Delta's unusual 44-seat first class configuration on A321neo aircraft creates temporary award opportunities. Plus updates on Aer Lingus's new Dublin-Raleigh route, Park Hyatt Tokyo's December 2025 reopening, and navigating the expanding Avios ecosystem.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Support us - ChaseAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessRakutenBilt RewardsCapital OneRamp

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