“Just looking” has booked a remarkable number of flights.

“It’s once in a lifetime” has also been used several times on the same trip.

Your U.S. passport is about to look VERY different. 👀🇺🇸 A redesigned passport is coming in 2028 with a new “Flight of the Eagle” design, more gold, and one standard 38-page size — meaning the 50-page option for frequent travelers is going away. And first-time passport applications could eventually get easier, with plans to expand the process online. What do you think of the changes? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/us-p…

Heading to Tanzania? There’s a new entry requirement you need to know about. 🇹🇿✈️ Starting October 1, most foreign visitors will need to purchase Tanzania’s mandatory travel insurance — even if you already have your own coverage. The cost? $44 per person. Would this extra requirement impact your travel plans? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/tanz…

There are normal people, and then there are people who think in airport codes.

There are budgets, and then there’s vacation math.

There are hotel photos, and then there’s the reality of the “partial ocean view.” 👀

What, in your opinion, is the most confusing thing about points and miles?

LAST DAY to save 50% on your next Lyft rides. 👀🚗 Some Chase Sapphire Reserve and Southwest cardholders have targeted offers for 50% off their next 2 rides — up to $15 off each. The offer ends TODAY, September 29. Did you get this one? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/chas…

Three nights somewhere requires a surprising amount of administrative work.

There are gamblers, and then there are people who book separate-ticket connections.

30% off Singapore Airlines award flights? 👀✈️ This month’s Spontaneous Escapes are live, with discounted KrisFlyer awards to destinations around the world — including select routes to and from the U.S. Book by September 30 for travel in October. Would you book a last-minute October trip to save 30% on the points? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/sing…

The final 30 minutes of a long-haul flight are approximately three hours.

A lot just happened in the points and miles world, and we’re breaking down all of it on this week’s podcast. Citi just added Japan Airlines as a transfer partner with a 30% bonus running right now. Hyatt and American officially broke up, and Hyatt immediately announced a new partnership with Delta. Chase is giving away 10 million points to celebrate the Sapphire Reserve’s 10th anniversary. Apple dropped the iPhone Duo, AirPods 5 with live translation, and a new Apple Watch with health upgrades worth knowing about for travelers. Busy week. Here’s everything that matters. Stream this episode by searching “Citi adds JAL” on The Upgraded Points Podcast.

There are optimists, and then there are people who book 35-minute connections.

It was another busy week in the hotel industry, with several announcements for new properties worldwide, Michelin Keys being awarded to dozens of notable properties, high-profile rebrands, and more. Here’s everything you need to know from this week: upgradedpoints.com/news/hote…

A points balance is just an unfinished itinerary. 🙂‍↕️

It was another busy week in the hotel industry, with several announcements for new properties worldwide, Michelin Keys being awarded to dozens of notable properties, high-profile rebrands, and more. Here’s everything you need to know from this week: upgradedpoints.com/news/hote…