Happy Friday! I'm back with another newsletter because the news just keeps pouring in.
This time, I've got upgrades from Chase, exclusive details on Delta's Sky Club price hikes, and two big partnership shake-ups in dining and rideshare.
Plus, I've got a first look at Singapore Airlines' long-awaited new cabins and much more.
Enjoy the weekend! We'll be soaking up family time before I hit the road again for a day trip next week.
📋 In this edition
Amazon Prime unlocks Uber Eats discounts
Amazon just dropped Grubhub as its food delivery partner in favor of Uber Eats.
Going forward, Prime members get $0 delivery fees on Uber Eats orders of $25+ placed through Amazon’s website or app.
Better yet, Amazon is offering $20 off each of your first two orders of $25+ through Nov. 18.
Activation is required, and here’s the link you need to use.
I don’t often see food delivery discounts this generous, so I’m definitely taking advantage of this one.
Click “Order now” to activate the perk
Meanwhile, if you’d already activated Grubhub+ through Prime, Grubhub is extending your membership for free through Dec. 31, 2027. Just order through the Grubhub app now, not Amazon.
Grubhub is also sending affected customers targeted offers of up to 50% off restaurant and grocery orders, valid through Nov. 18. (I got both.)
First look: Singapore’s new suites
At long last, Singapore Airlines just took the wraps off its long-awaited new cabins, which debut in the second half of 2027.
The lineup includes a dramatic new first-class suite with curved doors and aisles, an upgraded business-class pod, new premium economy recliners, and even new economy seats.
The highlight, no doubt, is first class — here’s a first-look tour of the product.
The business-class pods are a nice upgrade, too, though they feel more like an iteration than a revolution. (Thankfully, the beds aren't as hard as they are on the current product.)
Singapore will retrofit 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) jets with the new cabins. They'll also come on factory-fresh Boeing 777X jets whenever Boeing finally delivers them.
Delta Sky Club price hikes
Delta just quietly raised prices on premium drinks in its Sky Clubs.
The increases hit both cash and SkyMiles prices. The most egregious is a bottle of Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, which jumped from $42 (2,800 miles) to $115 (7,700 miles), nearly triple the old price. (Hopefully, some of the tasting notes changed along the way, too.)
Most other increases range from 10% to 41%. Here are a few examples.
Drink | Old | New | Change |
Austin Hope Cabernet (bottle) | $42 | $115 | 174% |
Austin Hope Cabernet (glass) | $11 | $20 | 82% |
Caymus Cabernet (half bottle) | $34 | $48 | 41% |
Champagne Jeeper ‘XXI’ (half bottle) | $54 | $70 | 30% |
Duckhorn Merlot (half bottle) | $42 | $51 | 21% |
Château La Mascaronne Rosé (bottle) | $36 | $43 | 19% |
Silver Oak Cabernet (bottle) | $132 | $154 | 17% |
Paying with miles still gets you roughly 1.5 cents apiece, which is better than most SkyMiles redemptions. (Surprisingly, the best use of SkyMiles might be a glass of Rombauer.)
Delta explained in a statement that “as costs across the hospitality and beverage industry have increased, we’ve made selective pricing adjustments that allow us to maintain the quality, variety, and premium brands our guests enjoy while continuing to deliver strong value.”
The good news is that the airline isn’t changing its selection of complimentary beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Chase’s exciting travel expansion
Chase is making some big updates to its travel portfolio.
Starting Jan. 1, The Edit will add more than 10,000 vacation homes to its lineup of 1,500+ luxury hotels and resorts. The properties will be curated by Plum Guide, using 150+ criteria to hand-pick some of the most luxurious homes worldwide.
Better yet, you can put your Edit credits toward them.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers get up to $500 in annual statement credits for The Edit. Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cardmembers get up to $1,000 in statement credits starting Jan. 1 (max $250 per stay). Either way, the stay must be prepaid and at least two nights.
Plus, if you book a home for four nights or more, you’ll also get $150 in-stay credit (think massages, private chefs, or airport transfers), plus early check-in and late checkout when available.
Late checkout at vacation homes would be great — rigid checkout times are a big reason I’ve avoided vacation rentals in the past.
The timing of Chase’s announcement likely isn’t a coincidence. Just a few weeks ago, one of Chase’s top competitors inked a deal with Airbnb that covers distribution and credits for select stays.
That said, I like that Chase’s offering includes extra perks.
Meanwhile, Chase also released its annual 27 Trips to Take in 2027, with picks ranging from Hokkaido, Japan, to Huntsville, Alabama (didn’t see that one coming).
The best part is that Chase is running Points Boost offers on destinations from the list.
United’s new transcon jet lands
United’s long-awaited replacement for the aging Boeing 757 has landed stateside.
It’s called the “Coastliner” Airbus A321, and United just inducted the first one into its fleet (registered N74751).
The airline has 40 Coastliners on order. They’ll primarily fly premium transcontinental routes, such as Newark to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Inside, you’ll find:
20 new Polaris pods with sliding doors (fixed in the open position)
12 Premium Plus recliners
36 Economy Plus extra-legroom seats
93 standard economy seats
United was originally supposed to start flying the Coastliner this summer, but Airbus delays have pushed that to early next year.
💡 Tray Table Tip: 8% back on Lyft rides
Lyft just replaced Lyft Pink with a new membership called Lyft Go, and it comes with a handful of benefit updates.
The headline: you’ll now earn 8% back in Lyft credits on every ride, up to $40 per month. You can redeem those credits on future rides or DoorDash orders.
You’ll also get three relaxed cancellations per month, waived lost-item return fees, and donation matching.
Instead of paying $9.99 a month or $96 a year, Lyft Go is now included free with DashPass, which itself comes with one of the most popular premium credit cards.
(Previously, DashPass only got you modest ride discounts.)
To activate it, link your Lyft and DoorDash accounts.
🗞️ News you can use: 3 updates
Michelin Guide hits cruising altitude: American Airlines just inked an exclusive deal with the Michelin Guide to offer dining experiences and culinary journeys as part of the AAdvantage program. No word yet on how many miles you’ll need to redeem, but I’d love to see the Michelin graders add airplane food as the newest category next year. (I’d bet American would do way better than you’d expect.)
Spotify in the sky: You can now stream your own Spotify library on United’s seat-back screens on Starlink-equipped jets. It's a nice feature, though I still prefer listening to music and podcasts on my own device (so much easier than pairing headphones to the screen).
Delta’s summer expansion: Delta is adding 11 seasonal weekend routes for summer 2027. None of them are new for Delta (in fact, 10 of the 11 flew this past summer), but here’s the full list if you want a head start on summer planning.
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