Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways Maximizing Miles, Sharing Points, Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Your Travel Questions Answered
Dec 3, 2025
Hosts dive into pressing travel topics, exploring upcoming changes to U.S. national park fees and Disneyland's new kids-ticket deals. They tackle listener questions about travel insurance pitfalls, the risks of transferring Chase points to Marriott, and maximizing benefits with authorized users for checked bags. A review of the sparkling new Chase Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas adds a touch of luxury. Plus, a spirited debate on whether checked luggage should be free while carry-ons incur charges keeps things lively!
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National Parks Adopt 'America First' Pricing
- U.S. national parks will use 'America first pricing' in 2026, charging non-residents more for annual passes and some park entry.
- Fee-free national park days will be limited to U.S. residents only, changing access math for international visitors.
Know Which Cards Get Chase Sapphire Lounge Access
- Use Chase Sapphire Reserve or qualifying Priority Pass cards to access Chase Sapphire Lounges; some Priority Pass cards grant one complimentary visit.
- Check card-specific lounge rules before counting on free entries or guest policies.
Firsthand Visit To The Vegas Chase Lounge
- Elizabeth Ayoola visited the new Chase Lounge at Las Vegas Airport and praised the food and champagne parlor concept.
- Sally French highlighted Mama Fuku's pork bun and other menu favorites in the lounge review.