This week: airlines start handing out streaming subscriptions and Chase hosts dinners on a soccer pitch.
Dinner on a FIFA soccer field? Yes, really!
Issue #3 · Originally sent May 24, 2026
This issue was originally sent on May 24, 2026. Some promotions, award availability, and transfer bonuses mentioned below may have changed or expired since then.
Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can book a seat at a dinner served on an actual FIFA World Cup pitch — two of them, in fact. Tickets for both events go on sale May 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Set a calendar alert right now, because these will be gone faster than overhead bin space on a Friday afternoon.
Dinner on the Pitch
- SF — July 2. Tickets open May 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, local chefs, actual World Cup field. Reserve cardmembers only.
- NJ — July 11. Same deal, same on-sale time: May 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET. New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Sweet spot: Wait, I can get Paramount+ through Delta?
<p>Delta will hand you a year of Paramount+ Premium ($139.99 value) if you pick up $350 in Delta Gift Cards by May 31, 2026. Hard cap of 10,000 vouchers total.</p> <ul> <li>Buy the gift cards from delta.com directly — not a third-party reseller or retail gift card rack.</li> <li>You'll get a voucher for a free year of Paramount+ Premium worth $139.99.</li> <li><strong>New Paramount+ subscribers only</strong> — existing paying customers are out.</li> <li>Mark your calendar if you plan to cancel. Paramount+ auto-renews at $139.99 after the free year.</li> </ul>
- Pre-planned Delta flights you'd pay for anyway — If you're already booking Delta tickets or sending someone a gift card, you're getting $139.99 in streaming for free on spending you were going to do regardless.
- Delta loyalists who fly frequently — Delta flyers can lock in travel credit now and pocket a full year of Paramount+ Premium at no extra cost.
Jill's take
Somewhere along the way, travel rewards stopped competing on schedules and pricing and started competing on vibes. Suddenly it’s curated dinners, free streaming, surprise experiences, and perks that feel more “lifestyle brand” than “loyalty program.” Enjoy the glow‑ups, but keep your eye on the travel prize.