# The Upgraded Points Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741.md RSS feed: https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-upgraded-points-podcast Official site: https://upgradedpoints.com Author: Upgraded Points Episodes: 69 ## Resource Want to travel more and spend less? Every week, Upgraded Points provides expert insights, travel hacks, and the latest industry news to help you maximize your points and miles like a pro. Hosted by Chris Hassan and Katie Corrigan Seemann, travel experts at Upgraded Points, this podcast breaks down the best strategies for booking luxury flights, scoring hotel upgrades, and making every trip unforgettable — all without breaking the bank. Expect insider tips, real-world trip breakdowns, and answers to your biggest travel questions. Whether you're a points and miles beginner or a seasoned expert, we’ll help you travel smarter, save money, and unlock next-level adventures. Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com Subscribe now and Travel Different. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741.md ## Episodes - [Would You Rather: Travel Edition (We Don't Agree on Anything)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/would-you-rather-travel-edition-we-don-t-agree-on-anything) — 2026-07-27T10:05:00+00:00 - [Is Elite Status Actually Worth It? We Asked Our Whole Team.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/is-elite-status-actually-worth-it-we-asked-our-whole-team) — 2026-07-20T10:05:00+00:00 - [Inside Virgin Red: The Loyalty Program That Goes Way Beyond Flying](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/inside-virgin-red-the-loyalty-program-that-goes-way-beyond-flying) — 2026-07-13T10:05:00+00:00 - [Hawaii on Points: Where To Splurge and Where To Save](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/hawaii-on-points-where-to-splurge-and-where-to-save) — 2026-07-06T10:05:00+00:00 - [Step by Step: How To Book Your First International Award Flight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/step-by-step-how-to-book-your-first-international-award-flight) — 2026-06-29T10:05:00+00:00 - [How To Spend 100K Chase Points (Real Examples, Bookable Now)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-spend-100k-chase-points-real-examples-bookable-now) — 2026-06-22T10:05:00+00:00 - [Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Gets a 100K Offer and a Major Refresh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/chase-sapphire-preferred-card-gets-a-100k-offer-and-a-major-refresh) — 2026-06-15T16:32:15+00:00 - [Inside Alaska Airlines' New Business Class Suites to London](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/inside-alaska-airlines-new-business-class-suites-to-london) — 2026-06-08T10:05:00+00:00 - [5 Tips for Booking Summer Travel Before It's Too Late](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/5-tips-for-booking-summer-travel-before-it-s-too-late) — 2026-06-01T10:05:00+00:00 - [Are You Using Your Chase Points Wrong? Probably.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/are-you-using-your-chase-points-wrong-probably) — 2026-05-25T10:05:00+00:00 - [What's Next for Hilton Honors? We Asked the VP.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/what-s-next-for-hilton-honors-we-asked-the-vp) — 2026-05-18T10:05:00+00:00 - [Is It Time to Get Excited About Wells Fargo Rewards?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/is-it-time-to-get-excited-about-wells-fargo-rewards) — 2026-05-11T10:09:00+00:00 - [Walt Disney World Giveaway: Ultimate Summer of Magic!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/walt-disney-world-giveaway-ultimate-summer-of-magic) — 2026-05-04T10:16:00+00:00 - [The Cards Worth Putting Big Spend On in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/the-cards-worth-putting-big-spend-on-in-2026) — 2026-04-27T10:03:00+00:00 - [Stop Ignoring These 3 Hotel Programs (Accor, Preferred, & Choice)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/stop-ignoring-these-3-hotel-programs-accor-preferred-choice) — 2026-04-20T10:05:00+00:00 - [One Year of The Upgraded Points Podcast (And We're Giving Away a Trip)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/one-year-of-the-upgraded-points-podcast-and-we-re-giving-away-a-trip) — 2026-04-13T10:16:00+00:00 - [6 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Amex Points](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/6-biggest-mistakes-people-make-with-amex-points) — 2026-04-06T10:02:00+00:00 - [Our Favorite Hotels We Booked With Points (And How You Can Too)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/our-favorite-hotels-we-booked-with-points-and-how-you-can-too) — 2026-03-30T10:03:00+00:00 - [How to Book All-Inclusive Resorts With Points](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-book-all-inclusive-resorts-with-points) — 2026-03-23T10:04:00+00:00 - [Smart Ways to Use Small Amounts of Points and Miles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/smart-ways-to-use-small-amounts-of-points-and-miles) — 2026-03-16T10:00:00+00:00 - [Are Airline Credit Cards Becoming More Important Than Ever?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/are-airline-credit-cards-becoming-more-important-than-ever) — 2026-03-09T10:00:00+00:00 - [5 Big Credit Card Trends We’re Watching in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/5-big-credit-card-trends-we-re-watching-in-2026) — 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00 - [Best U.S. Weekend Trips You Can Book With Points (No PTO Required)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/best-u-s-weekend-trips-you-can-book-with-points-no-pto-required) — 2026-02-23T11:15:00+00:00 - [Japan on Points: How To Book Business Class Flights and Luxury Hotels](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/japan-on-points-how-to-book-business-class-flights-and-luxury-hotels) — 2026-02-16T11:15:00+00:00 - [Bilt 2.0 Credit Cards and Bilt Cash: What You Need to Know](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/bilt-2-0-credit-cards-and-bilt-cash-what-you-need-to-know) — 2026-02-09T11:15:00+00:00 - [How Many Travel Credit Cards Is Too Many?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-many-travel-credit-cards-is-too-many) — 2026-02-02T11:15:00+00:00 - [Best Travel Credit Cards Under $100 (That Actually Deliver Value)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/best-travel-credit-cards-under-100-that-actually-deliver-value) — 2026-01-26T11:15:00+00:00 - [What Is a Transfer Partner? The Secret to Using Points Like a Pro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/what-is-a-transfer-partner-the-secret-to-using-points-like-a-pro) — 2026-01-19T11:15:00+00:00 - [Skip the Lines in 2026: TSA Touchless ID and Mobile Passport Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/skip-the-lines-in-2026-tsa-touchless-id-and-mobile-passport-explained) — 2026-01-12T11:15:00+00:00 - [Points and Miles Slang Explained: What Every Traveler Should Know in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/points-and-miles-slang-explained-what-every-traveler-should-know-in-2026) — 2026-01-05T11:15:00+00:00 - [Major Credit Card and Travel Changes Coming in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/major-credit-card-and-travel-changes-coming-in-2026) — 2025-12-29T11:15:00+00:00 - [How to Visit Europe’s Christmas Markets on Points and Miles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-visit-europe-s-christmas-markets-on-points-and-miles) — 2025-12-22T11:15:00+00:00 - [Battle of the Airport Lounges: Amex vs. Chase vs. Capital One](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/battle-of-the-airport-lounges-amex-vs-chase-vs-capital-one) — 2025-12-15T11:15:00+00:00 - [How to Plan a Thailand Trip With Points and Miles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-plan-a-thailand-trip-with-points-and-miles) — 2025-12-08T11:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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