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Upgraded Points

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.

#46

Japan on Points: How To Book Business Class Flights and Luxury Hotels

Japan is one of the most popular destinations in the world, but traveling there with a fam... more

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#45

Bilt 2.0 Credit Cards and Bilt Cash: What You Need to Know

Bilt 2.0 launched with three new credit cards and a brand-new currency called Bilt Cash, a... more

09 Feb 2026

27 MINS

27:19

09 Feb 2026

#44

How Many Travel Credit Cards Is Too Many?

How many travel credit cards is too many? It’s one of the most common questions travelers ... more

02 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:35

02 Feb 2026

#43

Best Travel Credit Cards Under $100 (That Actually Deliver Value)

You don’t need an $800+ annual fee to get real travel value. In this episode, Chris and Ka... more

26 Jan 2026

18 MINS

18:20

26 Jan 2026

#42

What Is a Transfer Partner? The Secret to Using Points Like a Pro

Transfer partners are the reason some travelers get $500 in value from their points while ... more

19 Jan 2026

24 MINS

24:17

19 Jan 2026

#41

Skip the Lines in 2026: TSA Touchless ID and Mobile Passport Explained

Airport security is changing fast, and the new touchless TSA PreCheck rollout is making th... more

12 Jan 2026

14 MINS

14:37

12 Jan 2026

#40

Points and Miles Slang Explained: What Every Traveler Should Know in 2026

Points and miles have their own vocabulary, and if you’re new to the hobby, the slang alon... more

05 Jan 2026

20 MINS

20:37

05 Jan 2026

#39

Major Credit Card and Travel Changes Coming in 2026

A lot is changing in the points and miles world in 2026, and most travelers have no idea w... more

29 Dec 2025

22 MINS

22:49

29 Dec 2025

#38

How to Visit Europe’s Christmas Markets on Points and Miles

European Christmas markets look magical in photos, and this week Katie proves they’re even... more

22 Dec 2025

33 MINS

33:08

22 Dec 2025

#37

Battle of the Airport Lounges: Amex vs. Chase vs. Capital One

Airport lounges have become one of the biggest reasons travelers choose premium credit car... more

15 Dec 2025

29 MINS

29:48

15 Dec 2025

#36

How to Plan a Thailand Trip With Points and Miles

Join Katie as she shares her unforgettable trip to Thailand and Bangkok! From visiting an ... more

08 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:13

08 Dec 2025

#35

The Ultimate End-of-Year Credit Card Checklist

Don’t let your credit card perks disappear before the clock strikes midnight on December 3... more

01 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:34

01 Dec 2025

#34

Our Favorite Travel Gear (Black Friday Edition)

In this episode of the Upgraded Points Podcast, Chris and Katie break down their all-time ... more

24 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:00

24 Nov 2025

#33

Citi ThankYou Points: The Most Underrated Rewards Program?

Are Citi ThankYou Points the most underrated currency in travel rewards? In this episode o... more

17 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:56

17 Nov 2025

#32

New Citi AAdvantage Globe Card vs. The Rest — Which AA Card Wins?

In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, Chris and Katie dive into Citi’s newest ad... more

10 Nov 2025

35 MINS

35:34

10 Nov 2025

#31

Battle of the Premium Cards: Amex vs. Chase vs. Citi vs. Capital One

In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, Chris and Katie dive into the ultimate sho... more

03 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:23

03 Nov 2025

#30

Money-Saving Travel Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Traveling doesn’t have to drain your wallet… if you know the right hacks! In this episode ... more

27 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:31

27 Oct 2025

#29

Amex Platinum’s Hidden Gem? Leaders Club Elite Status Explained

On this week’s episode, Chris and Katie dive into one of the best-kept secrets in luxury t... more

20 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:53

20 Oct 2025

#28

Capital One Miles Just Got WAY More Valuable (New Partners Added!)

Capital One just made a major move in the points and miles world by adding 3 new transfer ... more

13 Oct 2025

24 MINS

24:44

13 Oct 2025

#27

Amex Business Platinum Refresh: Huge New Perks & Higher Fee

In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, we dive into the latest updates shaking up... more

06 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:07

06 Oct 2025

#26

TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry vs CLEAR (Get the BEST for FREE)

Traveling should be smooth, not stressful. In this episode, Chris and Katie break down the... more

29 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:23

29 Sep 2025

#25

HUGE Amex Platinum Changes (New Benefits, Higher Annual Fee)

The Platinum Card® from American Express just got a massive refresh for 2025 — with new be... more

22 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:06

22 Sep 2025

#24

Behind the Magic: Our Exclusive Visit to Walt Disney World

Step inside the magic with us! In this special episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, Chr... more

15 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:17

15 Sep 2025

#23

Alaska + Hawaiian Just Launched Atmos Rewards — Is This the Best New Airline Program?

Big news in the points and miles world… Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have merged ... more

08 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:18

08 Sep 2025

#22

Southwest Changes (Assigned Seats & New Credit Card Benefits)

Is Southwest turning into every other airline? In this week’s episode of The Upgraded Poin... more

02 Sep 2025

26 MINS

26:59

02 Sep 2025

#21

NEW Citi Strata Elite Card: Should You Get It?

Citi just shook up the points and travel world with major updates and the launch of a bran... more

25 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:54

25 Aug 2025

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#46

Japan on Points: How To Book Business Class Flights and Luxury Hotels

#45

Bilt 2.0 Credit Cards and Bilt Cash: What You Need to Know

#44

How Many Travel Credit Cards Is Too Many?

#43

Best Travel Credit Cards Under $100 (That Actually Deliver Value)

#42

What Is a Transfer Partner? The Secret to Using Points Like a Pro

#41

Skip the Lines in 2026: TSA Touchless ID and Mobile Passport Explained

#40

Points and Miles Slang Explained: What Every Traveler Should Know in 2026

#39

Major Credit Card and Travel Changes Coming in 2026

#38

How to Visit Europe’s Christmas Markets on Points and Miles

#37

Battle of the Airport Lounges: Amex vs. Chase vs. Capital One

#36

How to Plan a Thailand Trip With Points and Miles

#35

The Ultimate End-of-Year Credit Card Checklist

#34

Our Favorite Travel Gear (Black Friday Edition)

#33

Citi ThankYou Points: The Most Underrated Rewards Program?

#32

New Citi AAdvantage Globe Card vs. The Rest — Which AA Card Wins?

#31

Battle of the Premium Cards: Amex vs. Chase vs. Citi vs. Capital One

#30

Money-Saving Travel Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

#29

Amex Platinum’s Hidden Gem? Leaders Club Elite Status Explained

#28

Capital One Miles Just Got WAY More Valuable (New Partners Added!)

#27

Amex Business Platinum Refresh: Huge New Perks & Higher Fee

#26

TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry vs CLEAR (Get the BEST for FREE)

#25

HUGE Amex Platinum Changes (New Benefits, Higher Annual Fee)

#24

Behind the Magic: Our Exclusive Visit to Walt Disney World

#23

Alaska + Hawaiian Just Launched Atmos Rewards — Is This the Best New Airline Program?

#22

Southwest Changes (Assigned Seats & New Credit Card Benefits)

#21

NEW Citi Strata Elite Card: Should You Get It?