# Would You Rather: Travel Edition (We Don't Agree on Anything)

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Podcast: [The Upgraded Points Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/68
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## Resource

Amex just changed the rules for Centurion Lounge access, and we're breaking it down before diving into the main event. As of July 8, guests must be on the same flight as the cardholder, and layover visits are now capped at 5 hours before departure. Then it's the Would You Rather: Travel Edition . Business class on a budget airline or economy on Singapore Airlines. Free room upgrade or free breakfast every stay. Perfect weather on every trip or never a flight delay again. 500k Chase points or 500k Hilton points. Chris and Katie go head-to-head across four rounds and don't agree on much. Plus, Katie shares her lost passport story and exactly what travelers should do if it happens to them. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 68 (01:07) - Centurion Lounge Access Changes (02:58) - Katie’s Lost Passport (14:08) - Budget vs. Premium Airline (15:37) - Lounge Access or Travel Credit (16:50) - 1 Big Trip vs. 4 Small Trips (18:23) - Nonstop vs. Connecting (19:00) - 500k Points (21:02) - Missed flight or Lost Luggage (22:48) - First Class (25:31) - Upgrade vs. Breakfast (27:00) - Location (28:50) - Lounge or Line (30:18) - Window or Aisle Seat (35:53) - Solo Travel vs. Group Travel How to Replace a Lost Passport: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/replace-lost-passport-before-trip/ Amex Tightens Centurion Lounge Access Rules: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/amex-centurion-lounge-new-entry-rules-2026/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast/id1807133164 📲 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7hQiW4hh5eNcwqrZ 📲 Follow us on Facebook: http…

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