✈️ Riyadh Air Tickets Now on Sale + Chase Sapphire Reserve Just Dropped Its Biggest Bonus Ever

A brand new Saudi-backed airline has officially launched ticket sales to the public, and the details on its business class product and upcoming loyalty partnerships make it one to watch closely. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering its highest-ever publicly available welcome bonus, and we break down exactly who qualifies, what the fee looks like, and the best ways to redeem the points. In alliance news, Philippine Airlines is heading to oneworld in 2027, American Airlines has permanently cancelled a major transatlantic route, and a fast-rising Taiwanese carrier is facing a surprising internal veto blocking its alliance membership bid. On the consumer protection front, the EU is strengthening flight delay compensation rules in a way that could mean significantly more money in passengers' pockets. We also cover a pair of quick manufactured spending wins, elevated Capital One rewards at Klook, and a cautionary tale about why you should never check into a hotel with a debit card.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten