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The American Airlines frequent flyer program AAdvantage has 4 tiers that you can earn — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum — with each tier having more benefits than the preceding one. In this post, you’ll find information on the…

As many of us know already, it’s hard work to acquire the hundreds of thousands of points and miles required to plan a first class vacation. And many of these vacations involve flying to the countries that constitute the North…

When you think of private jets, you probably think multi-million dollar jets and thousands of dollars per flight hour. While this was once the case, a number of private jet startups that have popped up over the past few years….

Great Card If Don’t Get If Freedom Unlimited Card — Is It Worth It? If you’re in the market for a no-annual-fee cash-back card, it’s likely that the Freedom Unlimited card would be worth it for you. With it, you’ll…

Serving over 50 million passengers annually, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in Florida and sits at number 10 for the busiest airports in the U.S.¹ With its central position in Florida and proximity to some major leisure…

The Chase Ink line of business credit cards features some of the most lucrative points-earning small business credit cards on the market. But each of the 4 cards — the Ink Business Unlimited^® Credit Card, Ink Business Cash^® Credit Card,…

If there is 1 thing that I enjoy writing about here at Upgraded Points, it is family vacations to Walt Disney World — a destination that is always changing thanks to new rides, airline routes, hotel openings, strategies, and so…

Knowing the right time to purchase a flight can cause some travel anxiety. Of course, you want to buy at just the right time so you can get the best deal — but how in the world are you supposed…

Chase Ultimate Rewards are some of the most valuable and versatile points available. The points transfer to 14 different travel partners, giving you endless opportunities to travel the world in style. But before we talk about redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards…

The Wing, Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 1 of 4 lounges my fiancée and I visited while flying on Cathay Pacific First Class. Each lounge has its own distinct characteristics, which is a welcome breath…

The benefits of Hilton Honors hotel elite status are many. That upgraded room can be luxurious, the free breakfast buffet expansive, and the hotel executive lounge a quiet retreat for complimentary cocktails and culinary delights. To qualify for hotel elite…

Premium credit cards are what American Express does best. Originally a mail business in the mid-nineteenth century, American Express has since evolved into one of the powerhouse brands for credit card rewards. Whether it’s due to its rewards program, American…

Paris is arguably one of the most romantic cities in the world and one that is visited by over 7 million people annually. From the style and grandeur of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the iconic landmarks of the Eiffel…

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (the national airline of the Netherlands) and Air France. KLM and Air France merged to form Air France-KLM Group back in 2004, and — shortly after this — combined…

No one wants to be in a position where you have to cancel your flight. Unfortunately, this is a reality that many of us will have to deal with at one point or another. If you find yourself in a…

Baggage fees continue to grow as a revenue source for U.S. airlines, which collected a record $5.1 billion in charges over the past year. In late 2018, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and others all raised the price…

Update: American Airlines previously offered e-500 mile upgrades to elite status passengers at several levels as a mechanism to provide upgrades on flights, both for elite passengers and companions. The e-500 mile upgrade system for elite passengers has been phased…

Thinking of exploring Europe? The Eurail pass allows you to travel between over 40,000 destinations, across 31 different countries, all on just 1 single ticket. It is a flexible and affordable way to take in the varying sights, climates, and…

If you’re a Delta loyalist or live near a Delta hub, keeping a Delta credit card in your wallet can really earn you great value. Not only are there multiple Delta credit cards to choose from, but the welcome offers…

Over 1.5 million people travel between Harry Reid International (LAS) in Las Vegas and Los Angeles International (LAX) annually on 10 different airlines. This makes the route not only the most trafficked flight out of LAS, but one of the…

In situations where a water bottle just isn’t enough, a hydration backpack gives you direct access to much-needed fluids on the go. Like a regular backpack, only better, there are a ton of different hydration-based backpacks to choose from. Why…