Southwest Is Making Big Moves. Here's What's Coming.

Southwest is making some of the biggest moves the airline has seen in years. In this episode, Chris and Katie break down everything that's been announced, starting with Southwest's first-ever airport lounges debuting in late 2027 with at least 11 locations planned. The first four are Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville, and Chase is involved in the development, which means a new premium Southwest credit card is coming alongside them. They also cover Southwest's growing list of international airline partners, now at 11 total after a new interline agreement with LOT Polish Airlines launched September 1, and what that actually means for booking international itineraries. Plus, Chris shares his third year at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, Katie revisits the Aruba Marriott after its full room renovation, and a listener question about booking flights to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup, with Chris answering from personal experience. Southwest Airport Lounges Are Coming in 2027: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-first-airport-lounges/ Southwest Adds New Airline Partner: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-airlines-partnership-lot-polish/ Aruba Marriott Resort Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/aruba-marriott-resort-stellaris-casino-review/ What To Expect at Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2026 https://upgradedpoints.com/news/universal-halloween-horror-nights-2026/ ✈️ 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/