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We’ve got a mixed bag of new topics for you this week: upgradedpoints.com/news/airline-n…

Delta is taking away away one of the more popular perks tied to top-tier elite status. Starting June 1, 2026, SkyMiles Diamond Medallion members will no longer get a complimentary CLEAR+ membership as part of their benefits package: Check out the full details here: upgradedpoints.com/news/delta-dia…

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@upgradedpoints I enjoy this math a little bit too much! 😍

I’ve done more math for flights than I ever did in school, just sayin' 👀

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Always nice to spend those pre-departure moments in the Delta One Lounge at JFK. The rest of the airport can be a challenge. @Delta @JFKairport

I can't decide what to have for dinner but I can plan a trip anywhere in the world in less than 2 hours.

Emirates is now exploring the possibility of adding private en-suite bathrooms directly inside its first-class suites, a move that could change premium travel as we know it. Here’s what you need to know! 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/emirates-…

Big changes are coming to World of Hyatt on May 20, and you'll want to know about them before they go live. 136 properties are shifting categories, a new 5-tier redemption structure is replacing off-peak, standard, and peak rates, and the top Category 8 rate is jumping by a lot. If you have any Hyatt stays on your radar, now is the time to book: upgradedpoints.com/news/world-of-…

They say money can’t buy happiness… ...but it can buy vacations, and I’m not seeing the difference.

🚨Delta just DROPPED brand new business class suites coming in 2027✈️ We're drooling over these… so here are the upgrades 🤤 🛏️ 3 inches longer lie-flat seats (now 6.5 feet) 📺 24-inch 4K screens — fully movie theater energy 🚪 sliding doors for actual privacy 🔋 bluetooth + charging + shoe cubby 👟 🍿 self-serve snack bar (yes, really)

Great business class deals pop up occasionally, and when they do, we let you know. This time, we’ve found some excellent award prices and solid availability to and from Amsterdam from May to January! AWARD ALERT👉upgradedpoints.com/news/award-ale…

🚨 BIG AIRLINE SHAKEUP 🚨 Hawaiian Airlines is officially in Oneworld alliance. 👀 Why it matters: • Easier partner bookings • More award availability opportunities • Better elite perks across airlines If you’ve been saving points for Hawaii… read this: upgradedpoints.com/news/hawaiian-…

Your dream redemption: 🌍 Round-the-world trip 💺 First class long-haul 🏝️ Luxury resort stay 🎢 Bucket-list experience

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Sweden has a hotel built entirely out of ice and snow, and you can book it with points. Now that's cool! 🧊 The @icehotelsweden runs over $500 a night in cash, but Ryan from our team stayed there for just 20,000 Choice Privileges points. You get a warm room, a complimentary tour of the ice sections of the hotel, and access to the ice bar. The whole experience is unlike anything else out there. Choice Privileges doesn’t get nearly enough attention, but properties like this are exactly why it deserves a spot in your points strategy.

Chase just made your points more valuable… if you know where to look. 👀 They’ve rolled out a new Points Boost feature for curated hotels — meaning your points can now stretch further on select stays (think: better value, elevated properties, and more intentional bookings). Read the full breakdown before you book your next stay→upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-tra…

“Free flight” but I spent 45 minutes transferring points. 🛫

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Most people are loyal to one or two big hotel programs and just accept the devaluations as part of the game. But there’s a smarter move. Accor, Choice Privileges, and I Prefer are three programs that offer access to incredible properties, and they all accept transfers from the flexible currencies you’re probably already earning. Citi and Capital One points go a long way here. You don’t have to abandon Hyatt or Hilton. These work best as additions to your strategy, not replacements.