About Gary Leff

Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel - a topic he has covered since 2002. Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »

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SkyTeam Finally Fixes Its Biggest Flaw—Elites Now Get Lounge Access On U.S. Domestic Flights At Several Airports

Oct 06 2025

SkyTeam, long viewed as the weakest of the three global alliances, is finally improving its benefits for elite flyers. Top-tier members of several SkyTeam airlines can now access select lounges on U.S. domestic flights — a major shift that brings the alliance closer to what oneworld and Star Alliance have offered for years.

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18 Reasons Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Back Where It Belongs—On Top (Of Wallet)

Oct 05 2025

I’ve carried Chase Sapphire cards since 2011, from the original Preferred to the launch of Reserve in 2016. After its latest overhaul, the Sapphire Reserve feels back on top. From a huge 125,000-point bonus to lounge access, dining credits, and unbeatable travel perks—here are 18 reasons the Chase Sapphire Reserve is back where it belongs.

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