Trips

7 Ways Your Sapphire Reserve Upgrades Every Trip

PublishedMar 31, 2026
By Nina Rosborough

       

      With Sapphire Reserve, travel is even more rewarding. In the latest issue of our travel magazine, learn how eligible cardmembers can get the most out of their benefits and earn 8x points on flights, hotels, local activities and more when booking through Chase Travel.

       

      The best trips aren’t just about where you go, but how you get there and what happens along the way. With Sapphire Reserve, whether you’re planning the perfect itinerary, unwinding before takeoff or walking into your hotel like a VIP, your benefits can help handle the heavy lifting. Why settle for anything less? Here are seven ways your card makes every adventure even more rewarding.

       

       

      Tap expert advisors for fresh ideas

      Partner with a Reserve Travel Designer to build and book a custom itinerary for your next trip. Exclusive for Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, this service makes it easier to narrow down options for a milestone vacation or transform your big ideas into an expert-vetted plan. 

       

      Get up to twice as much with your points with Points Boost

      Business and first class are more accessible with Points Boost, a feature that increases the value of your points up to 2x when redeemed for thousands of flights and stays at The Edit hotels. Look for the blue rocket ship next to your results when you search on Chase Travel to level up your in-flight experience—your points go further on premium cabins for certain domestic and international flights. 

       

      Get door-to-door Lyft rides

      Use your up to $10 monthly in-app Lyft ride credit to book a ride to or from the airport. You’ll get 5x points on every ride, so each trip earns more.

       

      Sidestep airport stress at over 1,300 lounges

      Decompress between destinations in style with access to the growing Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network℠, where you and up to two guests can sip craft cocktails, sample curated menus, book wellness treatments at select locations or just find a quiet place to hang. Reserve cardmembers and authorized users are also eligible for a complimentary membership to Priority Pass, which has a network of more than 1,300 airport lounges around the world. Eligible cardmembers can also access select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Cafés across the U.S., Canada and Europe when departing or connecting on Air Canada and other airlines in the Star Alliance network. Simply present your Chase Sapphire Reserve card and eligible same-day departure boarding pass for entry.

       

      Enjoy unbothered mornings at hand-picked hotels

      Book a hotel through The Edit by Chase Travel, a curated selection of more than 1,400 hotels around the world, and enjoy benefits exclusive to Reserve cardmembers, like early check-in and late checkout, when available. Ease into the morning with daily breakfast for two included, and use your $100 property credit to indulge. Plus, get up to $500 annually in statement credits for eligible stays booked through The Edit.

       

      Save on rental cars with elite status

      Sapphire Reserve cardmembers earn perks across major rental car brands, including benefits like speedier checkout. Your card comes with Emerald Club Executive Level membership with National and access to upgrades and discounts through Avis Preferred Plus.

       

      Stay worry-free knowing you’re covered for the unexpected

      Ideally, every moment of your trip goes perfectly. But in the case of a setback, your card comes with a built-in suite of benefits, like Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance*. If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per covered traveler and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, nonrefundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels. Other benefits such as Trip Delay Reimbursement* and Baggage Delay Insurance* are also provided.

       

      *Travel And Purchase Protection: These benefits are available when you use your card. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Most benefits are provided by unaffiliated companies who are solely responsible for the administration and claims. There are specific time limits and documentation requirements. For full coverage details, cardmembers can refer to their Guide to Benefits, provided after account opening, or call the number on the back of their card for assistance.

       

      Booking With Chase Travel

      Chase Travel is the first stop for your next adventure. At chasetravel.com and via the Chase Mobile® app, eligible cardmembers can earn and redeem points for hotels, flights, activities, rental cars and more.

      Select cardmembers receive accelerated points earning or cash back when booking through Chase Travel, and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers will earn 8 points per dollar on Chase Travel purchases, including hotel stays booked through The Edit by Chase Travel℠. Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who book through The Edit will also receive special benefits including daily breakfast for two and a $100 property credit, along with early check-in, late checkout and a room upgrade, when available.

      Looking for inspiration? Eligible Chase cardmembers can explore hotel reviews and editor-curated guides at chasetravel.com.

       

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