{"podcast":{"title":"The Upgraded Points Podcast","slug":"the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","podcast_index_feed_id":7285741,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-upgraded-points-podcast","website_url":"https://upgradedpoints.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tGpxlIMF_o-uxTEnwBKPp2qZGRxu3Vtswnb94-iL4BE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYmJk/ZWIyZDJjMDI4N2Qw/NzE5YjgwNjQ1OWY4/MTU3OC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Upgraded Points","episode_count":69,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T20:18:45.543512+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741"},"episode":{"title":"Are You Using Your Chase Points Wrong? Probably.","slug":"are-you-using-your-chase-points-wrong-probably","published_at":"2026-05-25T10:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/are-you-using-your-chase-points-wrong-probably","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","url":"https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/59","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/69a72a51/207ce74b.mp3","summary":"You might think you're using your Chase points correctly. You're probably not. Before we get into it, Chris shares how his Alaska Airlines account got hacked, what happened, and the steps everyone should take right now to protect their points. Katie recaps a weekend in Montreal, including an inaugural Air Canada flight from Columbus, a stay at the W Montreal, and why the city deserves way more attention from points travelers. Then it's the main event. Chris and Katie break down the 5 biggest mistakes people make with Chase Ultimate Rewards points. If you have a Chase card, this episode will change how you use it. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 59 (00:58) - Alaska Airlines Account Hacked (03:57) - Air Canada Inaugural Flight from Columbus to Montreal (05:11) - W Montreal Hotel Review (07:37) - Weekend in Montreal, Canada (11:07) - Mistake #1: Booking via Chase Travel (11:57) - Mistake #2: Using the Wrong Card (14:04) - Mistake #3: Low-value Redemptions (15:40) - Mistake #4: Transferring Points (17:20) - Mistake #5: Hoarding Points When the Chase Travel Portal Is (and Isn’t) Worth it For Booking Flights: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/when-to-use-chase-travel/ Best Ways to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/best-ways-to-redeem-chase-ultimate-rewards-points/ Guide to the Chase Travel Portal: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/chase-ultimate-rewards-travel-portal/ My Alaska Atmos Rewards Account Was Hacked — Here’s How I Got My Points Back: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/alaska-atmos-rewards-account-hacked/ Air Canada Inaugural Flight from Columbus to Montreal: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/air-canada-columbus-montreal/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.c…","meta_description":"You might think you're using your Chase points correctly. You're probably not. Before we get into it, Chris shares how his Alaska Airlines account got hac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1205,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/episodes/are-you-using-your-chase-points-wrong-probably/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/are-you-using-your-chase-points-wrong-probably.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}