If you’re thinking about travel rewards credit cards, you might be tempted by co-branded Delta American Express cards. After all, they let you earn Delta SkyMiles directly. But if you truly want to maximize the value of your points — and gain flexibility — the Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP)  often comes out far ahead. Here’s why. 1. Unmatched Flexibility The Chase Sapphire Preferred earns Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR)  points, which are incredibly flexible. You can transfer UR

If you have a Chase credit card that earns Ultimate Rewards (UR), it's easy to transfer points and book flights. If you are a "Delta Loyalist," you can book a reward flight on KLM, Air France or Virgin Atlantic and you may fly on a Delta flight. KLM, Air France and Virgin Atlantic are partners with Delta and part of the SkyTeam alliance , allowing members to book flights operated by Delta using their respective frequent flyer miles. KLM flies from many U.S. cities direct to

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Booking Hyatt properties is an excellent way to get the most value out of your Chase, Capital One or Amex points. RECENT INQUIRY : I have a Delta companion pass expiring on May 31 and would like to take a trip from MSP to the Caribbean or Latin America using Chase points to book accommodation. How can I get the most value out of my points? STRATEGY : Determine where Delta flies (for a reasonable price), then check if there's an all-inclusive (AI) Hyatt in that location, as AI