Get Paid To Upgrade Your Flying Experience [Enter by January 23, 2026]

From complimentary Champagne and spacious seats to early boarding and endless legroom, first class has long been considered the gold standard of air travel. But is it really worth the price?

To find out, we’re paying 1 lucky traveler $1,500 to upgrade their next domestic flight to first class and report back on whether the premium perks truly live up to the hype.

Whether you’re flying for business, taking a spring getaway, or planning a 2026 adventure, this is your chance to turn a standard trip into a luxury experience — and get paid to do it.

Keep reading to learn how to apply.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking travelers who’ve never flown first class before — someone ready to experience it for the first time and share an honest, unbiased review.

The selected winner will receive $1,500 to use toward upgrading a round-trip U.S. domestic flight, which must be completed by May 1, 2026. After their trip, the winner will complete a short scorecard reviewing the comfort, service, amenities, and overall value of the first-class experience.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must complete a round-trip domestic flight by May 1, 2026
• Must agree to share your honest feedback and experience with Upgraded Points

Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in disqualification.

How To Apply

To apply, fill out the entry form below and answer a few short questions about your travel habits, where you’d go, and why you’d make the perfect candidate.

👉 Submit your application here

All required fields must be completed to qualify. The deadline to enter is Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Entries submitted after this time will not be accepted.

What You’ll Get

The chosen winner will receive a $1,500 cash prize to use primarily toward upgrading their ticket to first class. Any leftover funds may be used for other travel expenses such as meals, ground transportation, or accommodations.

If the cost of the upgrade exceeds $1,500, the winner will be responsible for covering the difference.

The winner will be announced on or before Friday, February 13, 2026, and will receive their $1,500 payment directly from Upgraded Points.

Contest Terms and Conditions

1. The promoter of this competition is Upgraded Points, whose principal office is located at 1155 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704.
2. Employees of Upgraded Points, their family members, or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition shall not be permitted to enter the competition.
3. Persons must be at least 18 years old or otherwise have reached the age of majority under the laws of the state where they reside, in order to participate.
4. Only residents of the United States are eligible to participate.
5. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
6. There is NO ENTRY FEE AND NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION. Any purchase or consideration otherwise given by entrants will not improve one’s chances of winning.
7. The route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are available via www.upgradedpoints.com. Individuals may enter to win by following the link provided above and describing why they should be chosen to participate. Upon clicking the participation link, entrants will be asked to provide their name and contact information so that Upgraded Points can notify the winner of the results.
8. The closing date for entry will be Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
9. Only 1 winner will be selected from the entire pool of eligible entries. The selection process will be at the discretion of Upgraded Points. 
10. The winner will be notified by email and/or letter within 15 business days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 2 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
11. Upgraded Points will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
12. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name, image, and video in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current federal and state data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
13. The winner’s name will be available 28 days after the closing date by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the following address: 1155 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704.