Citi Points Just Got a HUGE Upgrade

A lot just happened in the points and miles world. Citi added JAL Mileage Bank as a transfer partner with a 30% bonus through October 24, and it changes the math on how to use ThankYou Points for Japan and Oneworld bookings. Hyatt officially ended its American Airlines partnership and announced a new one with Delta hours later. Chase Sapphire Reserve anniversary offers are live with up to $350 back on select purchases, some expiring as soon as October 16. Alaska's Choose How You Earn feature is rolling out ahead of a January 1, 2027, start date. And Apple dropped the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone that folds to the size of a passport, plus AirPods 5 with real-time Live Translation that could change how you travel internationally. Plus, Katie shares whether the new AA Executive Card vacation credit was actually worth using, and a Chase 10 million points giveaway you can enter right now. Let’s get into it! (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 77 (02:54) - Using the AA Vacations Portal (08:17) - Citi Adds JAL (12:22) - New Apple Products for Travelers (21:40) - Chase Sapphire Reserve Card 10-year Anniversary (24:34) - Chase Sapphire Reserve Improving DoorDash Credits (25:10) - Sapphire Reserve for Business Changes (26:20) - Alaska Airlines' New Way to Earn Status (28:28) - Hyatt Dumps AA, Adds Delta Our Favorite Travel Features From Apple’s September 2026 Event: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/apple-september-2026-event-travel-features/ Chase Sapphire Reserve 10 Year Anniversary Offers: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-sapphire-reserve-tenth-anniversary-offers/ Hyatt and American Are Ending Partnership: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/american-airlines-hyatt-ending-partnership/ New Hyatt Delta Partnership: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/hyatt-delta-partnership/ Chase Sapphire Reserve Improves DoorDash Credit: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-sapphire-reserve-updates-doordash-credit/ Sapphire Reserve for Business Changes: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-sapphire-reserve-business-card-changes-2026/ Citi Adds JAL as Transfer Partner: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/citi-japan-airlines-transfer-partner/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast/id1807133164 📲 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7hQiW4hh5eNcwqrZ 📲 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upgradedpoints/ 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us  on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upgradedpoints ✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter https://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsletter/ Creators & Guests Katie Corrigan Seemann - Host Christopher Hassan - Host