5 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
You might think you're using your Chase points correctly. You're probably not. Before we get into it, Chris shares how his Alaska Airlines account got hacked, what happened, and the steps everyone should take right now to protect their points. Katie recaps a weekend in Montreal, including an inaugural Air Canada flight from Columbus, a stay at the W Montreal, and why the city deserves way more attention from points travelers. Then it's the main event. Chris and Katie break down the 5 biggest mistakes people make with Chase Ultimate Rewards points. If you have a Chase card, this episode will change how you use it. Hosts: @chrishassantravels and @katiegoesthere Chapters: 00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 59 00:58 Alaska Airlines Account Hacked 03:57 Air Canada Inaugural Flight from Columbus to Montreal 05:11 W Montreal Hotel Review 07:37 Weekend in Montreal, Canada 11:07 Mistake #1: Booking via Chase Travel 11:57 Mistake #2: Using the Wrong Card 14:04 Mistake #3: Low-value Redemptions 15:40 Mistake #4: Transferring Points 17:20 Mistake #5: Hoarding Points When the Chase Travel Portal Is (and Isn’t) Worth it For Booking Flights: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/when-... Best Ways to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-car... Guide to the Chase Travel Portal: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/cha... My Alaska Atmos Rewards Account Was Hacked — Here’s How I Got My Points Back: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/alask... Air Canada Inaugural Flight from Columbus to Montreal: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/air-c... ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: / @upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📲 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7... 📲 Follow us on Facebook: / upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us on Instagram / upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us on TikTok / upgradedpoints ✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter https://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsl...

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