THE POINTS GUY

June 14, 2026

Top stories of the week

by Colin Hogan, Senior editor

Well, it’s been a week. We’ve been processing a lot of news here at TPG — exciting news, sad news, shocking revelations … it’s all here today. So let’s not waste any time. Here’s the rundown:

Let’s start with the sad news: This is your last chance to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve®’s highest-ever offer — the one where you can earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. That bonus alone is worth over $3,000, per TPG’s June 2026 valuations, so now is the time to move on this offer.

And if you’re curious about that card, check out how this TPGer saved over $8,000 on a family trip to Paris by getting it.

Now some exciting news: The TSA is testing out a new high-tech “e-gate” at one of the East Coast’s busiest airports.

More exciting news! One of Hyatt’s most anticipated resorts is now taking reservations. And so is this exciting new points hotel in Hawaii.

Re-valuation? This airline has quietly made its miles pooling feature more valuable by letting members redeem pooled miles for partner flights.

You know that Eurobusiness-style arrangement where airlines block the middle seat in rows of three? A major U.S. airline is now exploring this for its longer-range single-aisle A321XLR jets.

Speaking of those (increasingly popular) A321XLRs, this other airline is rolling out its own fleet — and let us tag along on the inaugural flight.

A new United Club (with a perfectly apropos theme) is coming to this D.C. airport.

This major cruise line’s loyalty program is getting a big upgrade.

And the Oneworld alliance added a new partner airline.

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The latest

1.	Seattle-Tacoma International Airport debuts a major Concourse C expansion in time to welcome FIFA World Cup fans

2.	United removes a major restriction on pooled MileagePlus miles

3.	Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for June 2026

4.	How many Hyatt points do you need to transfer before the Sapphire Reserve beats the Sapphire Preferred?

5.	Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Gold: A top luxury travel card against a popular card for foodies

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