A Compelling New Rewards Card, Best Places for Americans to Relocate, a Very Special Singapore Flight and More

Oct. 22, 2016

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A Compelling New Rewards Card, Best Places for Americans to Relocate, a Very Special Singapore Flight and More

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Each Saturday, we round up news stories that you may have missed from the week before, including several that already appeared on The Points Guy, and some more that we haven’t covered yet. If you’re an avid TPG reader, scroll down for the new stuff. Here’s the top miles, points and travel news you may have missed this week:

Check out some of the easiest countries in the world for Americans to relocate to.

6 Places Americans Can Easily Move To

If you find yourself feeling a little glum at the state of the Union after this year's election, you're definitely going to want to read this list of the 6 easiest places worldwide that Americans can relocate to.

Read all about what it was like to fly almost completely alone on a delivery flight from France to Singapore.

A 12-Hour Delivery Flight on Singapore's Nearly Empty A350-900

It's not every day you get to fly on a delivery flight, let alone have almost the entire aircraft to yourself. Read about the 12 hours onboard the delivery flight of Singapore's A350 (also Airbus' 10,000th aircraft delivered) between Toulouse, France (TLS) and Singapore (SIN).

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the best travel rewards cards available right now.

5 Ways to Save Points on Travel With the Chase Sapphire Reserve

By now you're well aware of the Chase Sapphire Reserve's many and lucrative benefits for cardholders. But one perk has flown under the radar — learn how to get the best possible deal when booking through Chase's travel portal using Ultimate Rewards points.

Chase's new Ink Business Preferred will be available later this year.

Chase Introduces the Ink Business Preferred Card

Chase is at it again — this week the issuer announced the new Ink Business Preferred card, which will offer a sign-up bonus of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 within the first three months of account opening. You'll also earn 3x points on the first $150,000 spent in several categories combined.

One family ran into quite the ordeal when they learned that the TSA had left for the night before their flight left.

Family Misses JetBlue Flight Because TSA Agents Had Already Gone Home

One family certainly had a ... memorable... experience when they showed up for a flight at Albany International Airport (ALB) recently to find that the TSA had already gone home for the evening.

In Other News...

Improvements are coming to Swiss' fleet of A330 and A340 aircraft soon. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

Swiss to Make Improvements to Its Long-Haul Airbus Fleet

Swiss shared its plans to update its Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft over the next two years. The A330s will soon all be equipped with Wi-Fi, while the A340 will receive a refresh to its first class cabin, as well as being equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Give yourself some extra time if you're flying AA from LAX between October 29 and November 2. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

Temporary Changes in Store for American Airlines Ops at LAX

If you're flying AA from or through Los Angeles (LAX) between October 29 and November 2, plan on giving yourself some extra time. The airline will be using remote stands for more than a dozen departures, which will require being bussed to and from the terminal building. These changes will only be temporary, however.

Britain's new PM gave an LHR expansion her nod of approval, but it won't happen for a long time. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

Third Runway at Heathrow Gets PM Approval, With a Catch.

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minster Theresa May will allow MPs to vote on an expansion plan for London's over-burdened Heathrow airport (LHR), but the vote won't come for over a year.

British Airways Changes Check-In Times for Flights Departing LHR

If you're flying BA from London Heathrow, take note of some changes the airline has made regarding check-in times. You'll now have to check-in at least 60 minutes before an international flight is scheduled to depart, and at least 45 minutes before a domestic flight. Previously, you could check in just 45 minutes before an international flight was scheduled to leave.

Virgin America's first-class cabin features stylish recliner seats.

Earn Elite Status Quicker Thanks to a Promo From Virgin America

Virgin America is offering double Status Credits and double Elevate points when you fly in first-class between now and November 15. It takes only a few seconds to register on the airline's site.

Featured image by Auckland, New Zealand.