Amex's Best Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus Is Back (Plus a Universal Orlando Giveaway)

We’re recording this one directly from Universal Orlando Resort, and we brought a giveaway with us! 🎢 Upgraded Points is sending one winner and three guests to Universal Orlando, including the brand-new Universal Epic Universe, with flights, four nights at Universal Terra Luna Resort, and admission to all four parks included. Details on how to enter are below. Before the main segment, Katie covers the American Express Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 30% transfer bonus running through November 30. Saver seats from New York or Boston to London start at just 6,000 Virgin points one way, meaning you only need to transfer 5,000 Amex points with the bonus to get there. Then it’s the Hyatt debate. Bilt announced a 4:3 transfer ratio to Hyatt starting January 1, 2027. Combined with Chase’s earlier devaluation and Hyatt’s own award chart changes, has Hyatt lost its crown as the golden child of hotel points? We have thoughts. Hosts: ‪ @chrishassantravels and ‪ @katiegoesthere NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 18+. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM ET on 11/02/26; ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 11/27/26. Total ARV of all prizes: $5,509.72. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Limit: One (1) Entry per person. For full Official Rules, visit https://upgradedpoints.com/news/universal-giveaway-2026/ Sponsor: Upgraded Points, LLC, 1155 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704. Enter for a chance to win a trip to Universal Orlando Resort: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/universal-giveaway-2026/ (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 82 (01:26) - Universal Orlando Resort Giveaway (03:04) - Amex to Virgin 30% Transfer Bonus (05:30) - Bilt and Chase devalued Hyatt Transfer Ratios (08:22) - Hyatt Program Changes (15:43) - Listener Question: Should I transfer Bilt points to Hyatt before January? ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com 📲 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