# One Year of The Upgraded Points Podcast (And We're Giving Away a Trip)

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Podcast: [The Upgraded Points Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741)
Published: 2026-04-13T10:16:00+00:00
Episode link: https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/53
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Duration seconds: 1331

## Resource

It's been one year of The Upgraded Points Podcast, and we're celebrating with our biggest giveaway yet! Before we get to the prizes, there's some big news to cover, including Etihad being dropped as a Membership Rewards transfer partner, and select Chase cardholders can now unlock Hyatt Explorist status for free. Then we break down the full anniversary giveaway, including CardPointers+, Savewise Pro, the Flighty app, Roame Travel, and Hilton Honors Be My Guest certificates. We cover how to enter and how to get the most value out of every prize. We close with a listener question on the age-old debate: luxury hotels versus budget stays, and how to think about that tradeoff with points. If you've been listening since day one, thank you. If you're just finding us, this is a great place to start. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 18+. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM ET on 04/13/26; ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 04/20/26. Total ARV of all prizes: $2,025.40. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Limit: one (1) entry per person. For full Official Rules, visit http://upgradedpoints.com/news/podcast-1-year-anniversary-giveaway . Sponsor: Upgraded Points, LLC, 1155 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 Chapters: 00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 53 02:11 Amex Dropping Etihad 02:45 Chase Cardholders Get Hyatt Status 04:55 Chase My Bonus Offers 07:06 Podcast Anniversary Giveaway 08:34 CardPointers+ 09:22 Savewise Pro 11:40 Flighty App 12:50 Roame Travel 14:30 Hilton Honors Be My Guest Certificates 18:03 Listener question: Luxury vs. budget hotels American Express Membership Rewards Ending Transfers to Etihad Guest in June https://upgradedpoints.com/news/a…

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