Capital One just made a major move in the points and miles world by adding 3 new transfer partners — Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Chris and Katie break down what this means for your travel redemptions, why now might be the perfect time to use your Capital One miles, and how these changes could make Capital One one of the most valuable travel programs today.

They also share recent travel updates from São Paulo and Thailand, plus an amazing redemption story for an upcoming solar eclipse cruise in the Mediterranean, and answer some listener questions. 

00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 27

01:01 The Westin São Paulo

02:50 The St. Regis Bangkok 

06:46 Capital One’s new transfer partners

14:15 The best program?

18:19 Listener Q&A

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