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From: The Points Guy - Wednesday Jan 15, 2020 03:04 pm

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Jan 15, 2020

PREMIUM CARDS BATTLE

Following an annual fee jump for the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, it's time to revisit our premium travel rewards card showdown.

While benefits vary, these cards offset their pricey annual fees with incredibly valuable perks, including airport lounge access, sizable annual travel credits, free nights at luxury hotels, and a whole lot more.

Aside from the recently updated Chase Sapphir e Reserve®, top contenders include:

Head over to our premium cards battle to learn all about our picks, including which is best for you.

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large

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The airline acknowledged the issue, and confirmed that a fix is on the way.

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Delta says passengers are spending big on premium products

At the same time, changes in fare structures and increased “upselling” have made upgrades harder to snag.

Allegiant adds 3 new cities in 44-route expansion

Tuesday’s announcement thrusts Allegiant into three of the nation’s biggest markets in one fell swoop.

TIP OF THE DAY

Need a last-minute passport? In some cases, you might even be able to get one the same day.

News you can use

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• A graduation trip to Paris, Australia and New Zealand — reader success story

• Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum: Which is better for airfare purchases?

• Hyatt is teaming up with a meditation app to help travelers and employees relax

• Don’t miss your chance to earn 65,000 miles with the United Explorer Card

• 27 ways to be a healthier traveler in 2020

• American now has an Admiral’s Club in every DFW terminal

• Last chance: How to maximize the Amex Away credit

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