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Do you recline your seat on an airplane?

I choose hotels based on breakfast benefits.

There’s one hotel, in particular, that has enough hiking trails to fill an entire vacation and then some: upgradedpoints.com/news/best-ho...

I don’t book trips. I play 4D chess with alliances.

If it’s over 70K miles in economy, I’ll walk.

For a limited time, Capital One Shopping has brought back the ability to share a referral link for $40 in rewards, and those new to the site can sign up to receive $40 in rewards!

Don't miss out: upgradedpoints.com/news/capital...

Fuel surcharges are personal insults.

TRUE OR FALSE: Award space is rarer than true love.

My loyalty program login is my most-used password.

IHG is offering a targeted% discount on the cash portion of a Points & Cash stay at IHG hotels worldwide, available for stays booked by August 21.

Full Details: upgradedpoints.com/news/ihg-poi...

I don’t see purchases in dollars. I see them in points per dollar.

The more, the merrier — at least right now with TSA PreCheck. If you enroll 2 or more people together, you can get a discount on your enrollment fee.

Here’s how to claim these savings:https://upgradedpoints.com/news/tsa-precheck-family-discount/

Why I Pay $1,000+ for Amex Platinum and Delta Reserve Cards I pay for both the Amex Platinum and Delta Reserve cards. Although they have overlapping benefits, they are unique to justify 2 annual fees.

Let’s look at when it makes sense to have both cards, especially if you’re a Delta frequent flyer: upgradedpoints.com/news/have-bo...

I don’t have a bucket list.

I have a redemption list.

POV: You booked Lufthansa First for 87K miles & now champagne is your personality. 🥂 ✈️ 🍾

Every trip starts with a dream and ends with a Venmo request.

Qatar Airways has one of the best business-class products in the world, the famous Qsuite.

These seats likely won’t last long, so let’s dive into it!
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Exploring new places (mainly because I got lost again).

Big hotel brands are getting a boutique glow-up, and now your points can unlock some seriously stylish stays. In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, we break down the key differences between… SLH vs Mr & Mrs Smith: What’s the Difference Between These Luxury Hotel Brands?

NEW PODCAST EPISODE:

Love languages:

Words of affirmation,
quality time,
1:1 point transfers.

💙

I don’t check my horoscope, I check transfer bonuses.

Me: I want to take a trip.

Bank Account: I highly suggest it be a trip to work.

We approve.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World, also known as SLH, has its own loyalty program despite partnering with Hilton Honors.

Right now, you can score free elite status with SLH for 1 year with just a few clicks: upgradedpoints.com/news/unlock-...

Ready. To. Go.

The airline announced on August 7 that it would be offering 6 new routes to Europe and expanding service to South America. Plus, American will offer more premium options to Japan in the summer of 2026.

Here’s what to know. 👇
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How it feels when you finally unpack your suitcase after returning home a week ago.

TAP Portugal Offering Second Stopover With 50% Flight Discount TAP Portugal is expanding its popular stopover program by letting you visit 1 location in Portugal for free and another with half off airfare.

Here’s what you need to know to book this offer by the September 8, 2025, deadline.

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‘I’ll sleep on the plane’ is the biggest lie travelers tell.”

Solo travel is dangerous.

You might get used to doing whatever you want…
whenever you want…
all the time…