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

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

Update: 2025-09-18
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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.

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

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

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