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An airport lounge where you play video games for an hour? Yes, really. 🎮 Chris had a long layover at JFK and finally tried Gameway in Terminal 8. Swipe your @prioritypass, and you get: 🕹️ 1 hour on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC 🍿 A snack and a non-alcoholic drink, OR one alcoholic drink ⚡ Fast Wi-Fi and comfy gaming chairs It’s a great way to escape the terminal on a long layover. Heads up: not every Priority Pass membership includes Gameway. Check your card’s benefits before you go. Gameway has locations in JFK Terminals 5 and 8, plus other airports around the U.S. 🎧 Catch The Upgraded Points Podcast, streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #gameway #prioritypass #airportlounge #JFK @airportgameway
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☁️ ✈ ☁️ One-way ticket. Anywhere. Where are you going?
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Your next layover could be a whole vacation. 👀✈️ Flying through Panama City? Instead of rushing to your connection, you could turn your stopover into a few days exploring Panama — from the Panama Canal to the city's food scene and historic neighborhoods. Would you add a few extra days to your trip to explore somewhere new? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/why-…
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A 20-minute connection is not an itinerary. It's a threat.
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Your Alaska Airlines boarding pass could get you FREE skiing this winter. 👀⛷️ Alaska's Atmos Rewards Alpine Getaways is back, offering free lift tickets and other perks at 9 ski resorts across the U.S. and Canada. And yes, flights booked with points qualify, too. Would you plan a ski trip around this deal? 👇 upgradedpoints.com/news/alas…
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With colder temperatures and shorter days just around the corner, now is the perfect time to lock in a winter getaway to a warmer, sunnier destination. Marriott has impressive resorts in some of the best sunny spots around the country — and this is just a small sampling of what's available at the high end of the spectrum. When you've figured out a plan, remember to book direct and check the offers page to see if you can save money or add perks to your stay! #UpgradedPoints #marriottbonvoy #TravelTips
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The person who finds the cheap flights is the most valuable member of the group chat.
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A lounge for gamers. A Ritz-Carlton on points. And the question every points collector eventually asks: Is business class actually worth the hassle? ✈️ This week, Chris finds a Priority Pass gaming lounge at JFK and books an $850-a-night Ritz-Carlton in Orlando for $0 out of pocket. Katie shares her Delta Premium Select flights to and from Athens, and why one row made a huge difference. Then the big debate: when Japan award space is this hard to find, should you just book premium economy and be done with it? Plus, a listener asks whether transferring Amex points to Hilton ever makes sense. 🎧 Catch The Upgraded Points Podcast, streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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This week saw the arrival of the southernmost hotel in the world, though there’s a major catch. Also, IHG achieved a milestone in Europe, and Hilton’s eyeing a big expansion in the Nordics. Here’s everything you need to know from this week in the hotel industry: upgradedpoints.com/news/hote…
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New @AmericanExpress Offer: Earn 10% Back on Prepaid @Hotelsdotcom Bookings [Targeted] buff.ly/LtFQTie
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Every travel budget has an exception for a really good restaurant. Which restaurant was that for you? 🍴
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A $5,000 business class seat booked with points will be mentioned for the rest of the trip.
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6 Things You Should Know About the @Hyatt Regency #Sydney [Review] buff.ly/WH9mAiR
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"I used points” is the travel version of “it was on sale."
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Some people need therapy. Others need a plane ticket. (Not medical advice.)
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All you need to do is pick your date and pay as few as 52,000 points with some current 35% transfer bonuses. However, you’ll need to move quickly! These seats likely won’t last long, so let’s dive into it! upgradedpoints.com/news/awar…
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There are people who pay full price for lift tickets, and then there are people who fly Alaska Airlines. Free skiing at select resorts is back for the 2026–2027 season. Who's planning a ski trip this winter? upgradedpoints.com/news/alas…
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