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Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL)Aircraft: Airbus A220-100 (N112DU)Flight #: DL1197Route: Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) > New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Date: October 25, 2019Duration: 3hrs 25minCabin & Layout: First Class, 12-seats, 2-2 configSeat(s): 3AMiles Used: NoneTypical Retail Cost: $282.30 per…

Delta’s first class and Delta Comfort+ products offer an improved onboard experience and are instrumental in the SkyMiles Medallion program for elite passengers to be rewarded with upgrades, depending on availability. Both classes share some important differences, so it’s key…

Panama is famous as being an offshore tax haven, but it’s also famous for its tactically shrewd location. Advantageous for facilitating world trade to/from the Western Hemisphere, you can bet Panama’s flag carrier Copa Airlines has a deep regional route…

Briggs & Riley is globally recognized as one of the leading purveyors of high-quality designer luggage. Its collections have been conceived and developed based on style and practicality and it is famous for its focus on really understanding what its…

In 2018, Capital One joined the transferable points game by adding transfer partners to its Capital One Venture and Spark Miles cards line. This added more value to an impressive, existing lineup of credit cards and instantly made the mileage…

South African Airways is an unexpectedly small airline when you consider its strategic position as the flag carrier of South Africa. Home to one of the economic powerhouses in Africa, South African Airways has been plagued by a continuous bout…

Over the years, I have been fortunate to fly some of the world’s premium air products, which in turn have provided me access to the most exclusive airline lounges. The one that really stands out though, is the SWISS Air…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a worldwide situation with thousands of cases reported, and in the U.S., more being reported every day as testing becomes more available. In response to concerns about infection and the spread of the virus, travel,…

Airline: GOL Linhas Aereas (GOL) Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Flight #: G3 1095 Route: Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) > São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Date: January 21, 2020 Duration: 1hr 15mins Cabin and Layout: GOL Economy with 186…

Daypacks are lightweight, easy to carry, and perfectly designed for taking the essentials you need with you for a day out while traveling. From sleek and minimal single backpacks to perfectly primed cabin bags with lots of compartments and zippers,…

It hardly seems fair that an item you purchased inevitably breaks or stops working just after the manufacturer’s warranty expires, but indeed it does happen. However, the next time it happens to you, you may want to reference the credit…

There’s just something special about when you hop off the plane at Reagan National Airport (DCA) or the train at Union Station. You can feel that the air is different in the nation’s capital — a feeling similar to when…

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the busiest airport serving the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. BWI is a focus city for Southwest Airlines, with the airline holding sole occupancy of Concourses A and B. Also known as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall…

Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL)Aircraft: Airbus A220-100 (N119DU)Flight #: DL1004Route: New York-LaGuardia (LGA) > Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)Date: October 23, 2019Duration: 3hrs 52minCabin & Layout: Economy Class, 97-seats, 2-3 configSeat(s): 18AMiles Used: NoneTypical Retail Cost: $183 per person one-way Introduction…

Seating 550 passengers, the giant Airbus A380 is one of the most distinctive aircraft flying the skies today. With its twin decks running the entire length of the aircraft, when it first took flight in the spring of 2005, it…

Everyone knows that renting a car can be a real headache, and sorting out which rental program to go with can be a bit confusing. But Upgraded Points is here to help! Our previous posts have covered Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and National…

Hainan Airlines is one of China’s largest airlines. Though not quite as big as Air China, China Southern, or China Eastern, this airline holds the honor of the largest civilian-run airline in China. Even more interesting is the fact that…

Train: Amtrak Silver Meteor Type of Cars: Amfleet II and Viewliner II Train #: Southbound Train #97 Route: Washington, D.C. Union Station to Miami Date: January 8, 2020 Duration:‚ Approximately 23 hours Seat Type: Viewliner II Bedroom Miles That Can Be Used: Amtrak Guest…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (JA741J) Flight #: JL 6 Route: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) to John F. Kennedy International-New York (JFK) Date: June 26, 2019 Duration: 13hrs 5mins Cabin and Layout: 8 open first class suites in a…

We’ve said it before and we will say it again, traveling with family can be one of the most rewarding experiences children and parents can do together. Trying new foods, seeing new places, meeting new people, and dealing with the…

Winner Update! We received over 4,000 submissions and the competition to choose the best entrant was fierce, but we have made our decision! We are thrilled to announce that we have selected the winner of our Get Paid to Watch…