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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 4h

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

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 7h

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 · 9h

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

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 13h

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

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 17h

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 · 20h

🚨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 · 23h

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-...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

The carriers have announced that their booking systems will be integrated by next spring, with new — and in some cases, renamed — cabin + seat options appearing for flights departing April 2026 and beyond: upgradedpoints.com/news/alaska-... 🛫

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

You just redeemed points for business class to Europe and your friends still think points are for gift cards.
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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Full episode : www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXlc...

Amex Business Platinum Refresh: Huge New Perks, $895 Annual Fee

In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, we dive into the latest updates shaking up the travel world, including the major refresh to the The Business Platinum Card from American Express. From…

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Heard about @getsavewise? It’s a new way to stretch your rewards and make your spending work harder for you.

🥞 Whether you’re stacking benefits or looking for smarter redemptions, Savewise can help you maximize every dollar.

Want to save 20% on a Pro account? Use promo code UP20 at checkout.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Who's already planning holiday gifts for the traveler in your life? youtube.com/shorts/zO6ZT...

Is anyone else’s love language boarding passes?

We are team experiences over things and we have our eyes on a trip for Christmas this year instead of gifts 👀 Luckily @upgradedpoints (the sponsor of this post 🥳) just sent out an award alert for…

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

How many bags is too many? 🧳✈️
Ever looked at your bag pile and wondered if you've basically packed your entire closet?

Let's hear it: what's the absolute most number of bags you've checked?👇

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Beginner: earns points.

Pro: earns the right ones.

Which is your favorite points ecosystem?

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

Through Southwest‘s new sale, you’ll receive up to a 50% discount if you buy at least 7,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points. 💙💛❤️

This promotion is valid until 11:59 p.m. CT on October 29, 2025.
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Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With up to a 50% Discount

You can buy Southwest points with up to a 50% discount until October 29, dropping the price to 1.5 cents per point, but is this a good deal?

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 1d

What is the most disrespectful thing you've witnessed happen on a flight? 😱 🛫

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Stop thinking “cash back.”

Start thinking “business class.”

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s what I learned from my UpFront Plus experience, and whether paying extra for UpFront Plus is worth it: upgradedpoints.com/travel/airli... 💺

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Your credit card isn’t just a card — it’s a passport.

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Spain for 5,000 points each way? 🇪🇸

Tapas, sangria, and sunsets. Europe just went from “someday” to “book it!”

Here's how: upgradedpoints.com/news/award-a...

Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s how to earn smarter, redeem better, and stop wasting your rewards 👇
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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

Most travelers don’t realize how much free travel they’re leaving on the table.

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Upgraded Points @upgradedpoints.bsky.social · 2d

A $1,200 flight for $5.60? Happens every day.

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