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New perks coming for Chase cardholders should make it more attractive to many travelers. How will American Express respond?
Chase Bank released several new travel perks for select high-end cards in its portfolio last week.
For those who own the popular Chase Sapphire and Reserve credit cards, which allow consumers to accrue a bank of points for either spend or travel, two new partners have been added to the mix. It's now possible to transfer Chase points to Aer Lingus' AirClub and Iberia's Iberia Plus programs.
Among business travelers, airline and hotel point transfers are one of the most highly-valued perks when considering a credit card. The Starwood Hotels & Resorts Preferred Guest loyalty program and its co-branded credit card have earned a cult following because they allow members to transfer Starpoints to three dozen partner airlines — often with a bonus for elite members. Although Chase's transfer partners aren't as widespread (nor does it have elite bonuses), its modest portfolio of nine airline and four hotel transfer p
