The Upgraded Points Podcast
The Upgraded Points Podcast
Podcast Description
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 [email protected]
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Focused on maximizing travel experiences through points and miles, with specific episodes discussing topics such as navigating changes in Southwest Airlines policies, utilizing hotel free night certificates, and insider tips on achieving luxury travel on a budget.
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 [email protected]
Subscribe now and Travel Different.
Big news in the points and miles world… Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have merged their loyalty programs into Atmos Rewards. But is this truly an upgrade or just a rebrand? In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, Chris and Katie break down everything you need to know: redemption sweet spots, earning structures, and the highly anticipated Atmos Rewards Summit Card with big welcome bonuses.
We also dive into the latest travel and credit card updates, including over 400 new Fine Hotels + Resorts and Hotel Collection properties added by Amex, special discounts, and more. Plus, a listener Q&A covers planning a dream trip to Thailand using points and miles, and we share expert tips on tools like FlightConnections, Seats.aero, and Roame.
If premium travel for fewer points is your goal, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
Save 30% on CardPointers+: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/cardpointers-discount/
00:00 Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 22
01:00 Amex adds 400 FHR Properties
02:00CardPointers+ discount
05:00 Atmos Rewards Overview
10:30 Atmos Rewards Credit Cards
23:03 Listener Q&A
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