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Also: The bizarre story of the last 8 cruise ship passengers still at sea [TPG]( Apr 23, 2020 MAXIMIZING CHASE POINTS With the thought of [once again traveling]( on our minds, members of the TPG team are counting on the flexibility of points and miles as we plan our next trips — in some cases, even for [later this year](. One mainstay among the team is Chase's [Ultimate Rewards]( program, given the versatility of those transferrable points. Many of us earn with the [Chase Sapphire Reserve®]( but, given the current climate, a lower-fee card may be of interest, making the [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card]( even more appealing than before. Currently, new cardmembers can earn 60,000 points, worth $1,200 (based on [TPG's valuations]( after meeting spending requirements with the [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card]( — even more than you'll get with [Chase Sapphire Reserve®](. Learn how to make the most of that offer now, and as you plan future travels, with: - [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card offer details]( - [Top 5 things you can do with 60k Chase points]( - [Redeeming Ultimate Rewards for maximum value]( Personally, I love transferring my Ultimate Rewards points [to Hyatt]( for high-end hotel stays, or to United to book flights in [Polaris business class]( — this one bonus will get you all the way to Europe in a lie-flat seat. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page.]( [The bizarre story of the last 8 cruise ship passengers still at sea]( The ship’s story is one filled with weeks of drama, and it might not be over anytime soon. [Read more]( [United pulls lie-flat seats from all premium transcon flights]( If you're after a lie-flat seat for your essential trip, there are some options — just not on flights operated by United. [Read more]( [6 reasons to avoid booking through an online travel agency]( When things go wrong, it’s nearly impossible to speak to someone helpful. [Read more]( [Travelers are nervous about flying again after coronavirus, IATA finds]( Experts anticipate pre-flight health checks and other safety measures to be the norm. [Read more]( [The hidden costs of saying goodbye to the middle seat]( Though travelers may demand more space, that extra elbow room could cause ticket prices to soar. [Read more]( News you can use • [How American, Delta and United should reward elites who actually earn status in 2020]( • [Your next credit card approval is in the hands of these 3 agencies]( • [Complete guide to hotel elite status during the coronavirus outbreak]( • [With New York skies empty, the U.S. Air Force flew a tanker into LaGuardia airport]( • [What credit card should I get if I’m moving to a United hub?]( • [Calculating break-even points on the Chase Sapphire Reserve]( • [Our favorite ways that travel companies are giving back during the time of coronavirus]( • [Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card review: Fast track to the Companion Pass]( • [IHG extends all elite status and award night certificates]( • [American Airlines app now displays upgrade, standby list by cabin and more]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA Was this email forwarded to you? [Please subscribe]( to receive your own daily newsletter every morning. Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [thepointsguy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2020