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Chase is walking back the guarantee that The Edit hotels always price at 2 cents per point, but it is offering a short-term fix: book any The Edit property through December 22, 2025 and Chase says it will credit you back to full 2x value even if the booking prices lower. There’s also an upside: Points Boost seems to be expanding on airfare, including JetBlue premium cabins at 2 cents per point and new 1.5 cent economy boosts across a wider set of airlines.
Chase introduced Points Boost as the Sapphire Reserve’s big new redemption pitch: up to 2x on flights, and a guaranteed 2x on The Edit hotels. Now Chase has quietly rewritten the terms so The Edit is only “up to 2x” as well—turning the one fixed-value use case into a dynamic, no-notice downgrade.
Chase’s new Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas has just 87 seats, a wait list at the door, and still managed to be the best place in the concourse to have breakfast. I tried it during regular operations, sampled the food, found the good champagne, and came away thinking it’s worth the surprisingly short wait I experienced.
The new Chase Sapphire Lounge Las Vegas opens today in Terminal 1, a compact two-level space anchored by a champagne parlor upstairs and seating for just 87 guests downstairs. It’s the first Sapphire Lounge with a dedicated champagne welcome, and the most convenient option for Southwest flyers at the airport — but its small footprint means it’s likely to fill up fast once travelers realize it’s there.
Chase is offering a 70% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy — but even with that boost, moving Chase points to Marriott is still a poor deal. In most cases you can get close to double the value by redeeming through Chase instead, especially when a hotel is available through The Edit. Here’s the math and the much better way to book.
The Sapphire Reserve refresh wasn’t about adding perks or taking them away — it was about bringing the card’s economics back into line with how Chase needs it to operate.. Once you understand why the old earn and redemption structure no longer worked for them, every change in the refresh snaps into focus.
Charlie Javice, founder of the startup Frank, was convicted of defrauding J.P. Morgan after selling the company for $175 million. Yet under Delaware law, the bank is still footing the bill for her defense — including legal fees, hotel upgrades, and meal expenses.
Chase and Hyatt have renewed their partnership, adding new benefits for Sapphire Reserve cardholders. Starting in 2026, top spenders will earn Hyatt Explorist status, more Hyatt brands will join The Edit by Chase Travel, and cardholders will gain expanded credits for luxury hotel stays — a clear win for frequent travelers.
The IHG Premier Credit Card is offering a limited-time 165,000 bonus point welcome offer—its richest ever—plus automatic Platinum status and free nights at InterContinental, Kimpton, and more.
Chase Ultimate Rewards is dropping Emirates as a transfer partner. October 15th is the last day to transfer from Chase to Emirates Skywards.
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 »
