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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1h

Air France is synonymous with first-class luxury and holds a 4-star Skytrax rating. It is recognized for its service quality, cabin comfort, and safety standards.

Full Review: upgradedpoints.com/travel/airli...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 6h

Booked it. Will figure out PTO later...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 6h

Luxury hits different when it costs 70K points.

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 11h

It’s spooky season at Disney Springs! 👻
We stopped by Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to try the Halloween 2025 food and drink specials — and let’s just say, the festive cocktails and themed bites did not disappoint: youtu.be/r5p9mDd7R4g 🍴 🍹

Disney Springs Halloween Menu 2025 👻 | Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Review + Must-Try Food and Drinks

🎃 It’s spooky season at Disney Springs! We stopped by Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to try the Halloween 2025 food and drink specials — and let’s just say, the festive cocktails and themed bites did not…

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 14h

Accor is back with another big sale on hotel stays. Book by March 30, 2026, and save up to 20% on select hotel bookings. All Accor Live Limitless members can save an additional 10% for a total discount of 30%: upgradedpoints.com/news/accor-h...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 22h

New to the world of travel rewards? 🌍 Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Our beginner’s guide breaks down everything you need to know to start earning points, maximizing miles, and booking bucket-list trips for less.

This is where your points journey begins. 💳✈️

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Points and Miles [Express Version]

Want to get started with earning airline miles and points? Check this article out first — we'll give you everything you need to know take a free flight.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all World Cup fans! ⚽ Here's how you can redeem miles for match tickets! 👇
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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

I booked a relaxing vacation and somehow walked 19 miles per day.

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

🚨Award Alert🚨

Dates and availability are limited, so you will need to move quickly if you’re interested. Let’s take a look at the details: upgradedpoints.com/news/america...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

How many vacations are too many??
Asking for a friend.

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Where are the midtier, flexible rewards cards?!
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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

In this week’s airline news roundup, we cover everything from new cabins, planes, and routes to the reopening of an international United Club lounge, an update to the best-selling aircraft in history, and more.

Let’s take a look!

The Airlines News You Might've Missed — 2nd Week of Oct. 2025

This week, we've got new routes, new planes, the reopening of a United Airlines lounge, Airbus knocking Boeing off the top spot, and more.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

These flights cost as few as 45,000 points one-way in business class with several seats available, so you should book now before award space is booked up. 🍀🛫 upgradedpoints.com/news/deal-al...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

The most significant change to the European immigration and border security systems in decades has just gone live. 👉 upgradedpoints.com/news/digital...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

My toxic trait?

Thinking I can earn a vacation faster than I can plan it.

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

If lost, return me to the nearest airport lounge.

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Catching flights, not feelings (unless they upgrade me to first.. then I might catch feelings for the gate agent).

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Let's review the access, seating, food, and beverages to help you decide if a stop at the United Club at IAH Terminal C North Concourse is worth redeeming your passes. 👉 upgradedpoints.com/travel/airpo...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Award Alert🚨
Seoul anyone?! Book before it's gone! upgradedpoints.com/news/award-a...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Would you apply for a Southwest Premium Credit Card?! 💳 upgradedpoints.com/news/southwe...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Full Beginner's Guide! upgradedpoints.com/travel/begin...

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Points and Miles [Express Version]

Want to get started with earning airline miles and points? Check this article out first — we'll give you everything you need to know take a free flight.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Walking toward a lie-flat seat you didn’t pay cash for 👀

Best. Feeling. Ever.

Let us how you how.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

I started digging further and realized several transactions from an overseas trip had earned just 1 point per $1, rather than the 3x we should’ve earned on those purchases.

Let me show you how it worked, in case you wind up in the same situation: upgradedpoints.com/news/recover...

How I Got Missing Amex Points After They Posted at Wrong Rate

When paying my Amex credit card bill, I noticed that my purchase didn't earn bonus points. Here's how I recovered the missing points.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Award Alert🚨

Here are some excellent award prices and solid availability to and from Amsterdam from November into early 2026: upgradedpoints.com/news/award-a...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 3d

When people talk about the “golden age of flying,” we picture a bygone era: gentlemen in 3-piece suits, ladies in elegant dresses, smoking allowed in the cabin, Champagne flowing, and lobster tails on every menu.

Here’s what you need to know: upgradedpoints.com/news/pan-am-...