In this episode of The Upgraded Points Podcast, Chris kicks things off with how he cleverly redeemed credits and points—plus, he shares a wild story about flying on a plane that looks like a turtle (yes, really!). Katie dives into her recent trip to Europe, breaking down exactly how she booked it using points and sharing savvy tips to help you save big on your own European getaway.
After a quick break, Katie continues her travel recap with more helpful advice and real-world takeaways. Finally, Chris and Katie answer listener questions about maximizing points, partner airlines, and how to stretch your miles even further.
Whether you’re dreaming of Europe or just curious about the quirks of aviation, this episode is packed with insider info, laughs, and practical advice to help you travel smarter.
For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below:
[0:00] Teaser and introduction
[1:11] Chris talks about how he used his United credits to book an ANA flight from Hawaii to Japan.
[6:21] Katie discusses booking her trip to Europe (Frankfurt and Amsterdam, specifically) and how it went, giving tips for others to save more on their trips.
Get the details of another trip to Europe that Katie booked with points and miles:
https://upgradedpoints.com/news/week-in-europe-points-miles/
This week-long trip had a value (for flights and hotels) of just over $14,000, but Katie spent just $1,172 out of pocket.
[12:36] Break time
[12:51] Katie continues talking about her trip to Europe after the break.
Andaz Amsterdam Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/andaz-amsterdam-prinsengracht-review/
[25:10] The hosts answers viewers' questions about points and miles.
How to pool airline and hotel points and miles: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airlines-hotels-pool-points-miles/
Want more out of your points? Explore our guides written by travel and financial professionals on the Upgraded Points website.
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