Here’s how you can turn those points into a trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup👉 upgradedpoints.com/news/100k…

If you're weighing whether American Airlines Premium Economy is worth booking on a transatlantic route in 2026, this is the honest take you need: youtu.be/ohxwVhl47_U 👇️

Business class to Portugal for just 60,000 points? 🇵🇹✈️ We're seeing award space from multiple U.S. cities to Lisbon and Porto, with lie-flat seats available for as few as 60,000 Aeroplan points plus minimal taxes and fees! upgradedpoints.com/news/us-t…

I knew I'd love _________ before I even landed.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is featuring its most sought-after welcome bonus offer, and it's definitely one that won't last very long. New applicants can earn 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after meeting the card's minimum spending requirement, marking the return of the best-ever bonus offer on this popular travel card: upgradedpoints.com/news/chas…

Agree or Disagree? Direct flights are always worth paying more for.

Katie spent almost nine hours at the Seattle Centurion Lounge, and she’s calling it her favorite one yet. It’s newer, it’s bigger, and the food selection is genuinely better than most Centurion Lounges. Instead of one stewed protein and a rice dish, there were multiple options, and all of them were good. There’s a full coffee bar, shower suites, and the lounge is open to the terminal in a way that actually works because the airport has a live music program running below. Katie sat between a Kurt Cobain poster and an Eddie Vedder poster and said her nineties grunge girl heart was completely full. One thing worth knowing, though. Starting July 8th, Centurion Lounges are limiting layover access to five hours. Katie got her nine-hour visit in just under the wire. Stream this episode by searching “Alaska Airlines London inaugural flight review” on The Upgraded Points Podcast.

Free bags. Better seats. Priority boarding. The value of airline status isn't always flashy — but it can save you a surprising amount of money on every trip. ✈️ upgradedpoints.com/news/amer…

What's your "I can't believe this was free with points" redemption? 💳️

A busy week in the hotel world brought a major international debut for Miraval, new opening timelines for long-awaited luxury hotels, and several fresh properties from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Wyndham.👉upgradedpoints.com/news/hote…

Kimpton Hotels has a summer social password, and if you say it at check-in, you might walk away with free breakfast, complimentary parking, a room upgrade, or a welcome amenity. 🎁 The password is “in bloom and out of office,” and it works at any Kimpton property through August 31st. Have you ever used the secret password? Let us know what you received in the comments! 👇

Four Seasons just unveiled its second luxury yacht, set to launch in 2028. Think residential-style suites, private splash pools, and a nearly 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio: upgradedpoints.com/news/four… Would you choose a Four Seasons yacht over a traditional cruise ship? 👇 ✨ #LuxuryTravel #CruiseNews #UpgradedPoints

You can only fly one airline for the next 5 years. Who's getting your loyalty?

✈️ TSA just launched new self-service e-gates at Charlotte Douglas Airport — and they could make security lines move faster without adding more lanes. Would you trust an automated TSA checkpoint, or do you still prefer a human agent checking IDs? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/tsa-…

New @AmericanExpress Offer: Earn up to 3,600 Bonus Points From @Amazon Purchases buff.ly/uEM1XsS

We now know that this welcome offer officially ends on June 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. EST. Here’s what you should know if you’re thinking of applying. Last chance! 👉upgradedpoints.com/news/chas…

What’s the one airport you never get tired of? 🛂

Your next trip is one points transfer away.