Question 1

How much are Chase Ultimate Rewards points worth when booking through Chase Travel?

Accepted Answer

Point values depend on your Chase card: Sapphire Reserve offers up to 2 cents per point with Points Boost, Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred provide 1.25 cents each, while Freedom cards and other Ink cards offer 1 cent each (unless combined with a premium card account).

Question 2

Can I combine points from multiple Chase cards for bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can freely combine Ultimate Rewards points from personal and business Chase cards into one account. This allows you to boost lower-value points (1 cent) to premium redemption rates (1.25 or 1.5 cents) when you have a Sapphire or Ink Preferred card.

Question 3

Do I earn airline miles and elite credit when booking flights through Chase Travel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flight bookings through Chase Travel typically earn airline miles and elite-qualifying credit as if you booked directly with the airline. However, hotel bookings may not earn points or elite benefits since they're considered third-party OTA bookings rather than direct reservations.

Question 4

When should I use Chase Travel instead of transferring points to partners?

Accepted Answer

Use Chase Travel for cheap domestic flights, boutique/non-chain hotels, when you want simple fixed-value redemptions, or when transfer partners aren't available. Transfer to partners for premium international cabins, luxury hotel stays (especially Hyatt), and when you can get outsized value per point.

Question 5

Can I pay with a combination of points and cash on Chase Travel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Chase Travel offers flexible payment options: all points, all cash, or any combination of points and cash with no minimum redemption requirements. This flexibility allows you to use exactly the number of points you want while paying the remainder in cash.

Question 6

Which Chase card should I use to pay for the cash portion of bookings?

Accepted Answer

Use cards that earn bonus points on travel: Sapphire Reserve (8x points), Sapphire Preferred (5x points), Freedom Unlimited/Flex (5% back), Ink Business Preferred (3x points on first $150K annually), or Ink Business Cash/Unlimited (5% back on Chase Travel).

Question 7

How do Chase Travel prices compare to other booking sites?

Accepted Answer

Chase Travel is powered by an OTA engine, so prices often mirror those found on major sites like Expedia. The main advantage isn't necessarily lower prices, but the ability to use Ultimate Rewards points at boosted values and earn bonus points when paying with Chase cards.

Question 8

What's the best strategy for maximizing Chase Travel value?

Accepted Answer

Always compare cash prices vs. transfer partner options, combine points from multiple Chase cards to boost redemption values, use the right Chase card for bonus earnings on cash portions, and consider Chase Travel for domestic flights and non-chain hotels while using transfers for premium international travel.

Question 9

Are there any booking restrictions or limitations on Chase Travel?

Accepted Answer

Chase Travel functions like most OTAs with standard booking terms. Hotel reservations may not earn loyalty points or elite benefits, changes and cancellations follow the provider's policies, and some specialized fares or rates may not be available. Always review booking terms before confirming.

Question 10

Can I book group travel or complex itineraries through Chase Travel?

Accepted Answer

Chase Travel works best for straightforward bookings like round-trip flights, hotel stays, and rental cars. For complex multi-city itineraries, group bookings, or specialized travel arrangements, you may need to book directly with airlines/hotels or use a travel agent for better service and flexibility.

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