Big changes are hitting your wallet today as Chase rolls out enhanced Sapphire Reserve benefits, Delta makes a bold move into Saudi Arabia, and IHG drops some unexpected news. Let's dive into today's most impactful developments.

If you've had your Sapphire Reserve since before June 23rd, your enhanced benefits are now live. The card now earns 4x on hotels and airfare and a whopping 8x on Chase Travel bookings. You can also now activate complimentary Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscriptions.

Delta is making waves with plans to launch Atlanta to Riyadh flights starting October 2026. This marks Delta's first venture into Saudi Arabia, backed by substantial government subsidies. The timing aligns perfectly with their new Riyadh Air partnership.

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf just announced a new premium collection brand launching in the coming months. This follows their successful quarter of global expansion and suggests a continued push into the luxury space.

Delta just completed its inaugural flight to Marrakech, marking their first North African destination in over 14 years. The Atlanta-Marrakech route represents a significant expansion of Delta's presence in Africa.

A new targeted Amex Offer just dropped for Hyatt Regency stays. Spend $300+ and get a nice statement credit. Check your accounts - this is only the third Hyatt Amex Offer this year.

Important change: Capital One now combines the Venture and Venture X cards under one family for signup bonus eligibility. You'll need to wait 48 months between bonuses on either card.

Before we wrap up, I wanted to share some timely opportunities I've been tracking (courtesy of our friends at AwardTravelFinder). These deals won't last long, so let's dive in.

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