Luxury Travel on a Budget: Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Worth It?

Travel Tip: A First-Timer's Experience at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge at LGA Airport. New York, May 12, 2025. Piper Phillips, a business owner and frequent traveler, recently shared her experience using her Chase Sapphire Reserve card to access the exclusive lounge at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for the first time. In a recent video, Phillips describes the lounge as "the best I've seen," highlighting its modern design and extensive food and beverage offerings. She contrasts this experience with a previous visit where the lounge was more crowded. 'The food is just so good,' she comments, showcasing various breakfast items including smoothies and oatmeal. Phillips' positive review emphasizes the value of the card's annual fee, stating that "whenever I go to the airport, I spend like $60 on crappy airport food." Her video underscores the growing appeal of premium credit card perks for frequent travelers.