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Singapore Airlines receives rave reviews not only for their business class product but also for their premium products including Singapore Suites. If you’ve been wanting to fly in the Suites, but haven’t had the chance yet, this article is for…

This post outlines all of the Alaska Lounge locations, including detailed information on the exact airport location, hours, and general amenities. Additionally, you’ll find information on how to access these Alaska Lounges, including eligibility and day passes. You’ll also learn…

Delta Air Lines follows a fairly standard baggage policy regarding free carry-on bags. It charges average fees for flights within the U.S. or between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico and includes 1 to 2 bags in the base fare…

We’ve written many times about how valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points are if you want to upgrade your travel. In general, the more Ultimate Rewards points you earn, the better your travel options will be. Chase has a suite of…

Chase has some of the most sought-after travel rewards credit cards on the market. In particular, 2 of its flagship credit cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve^®, are among the best — and most popular —…

At Upgraded Points, we believe a well-packed carry-on bag is key to flying in (relative) comfort. Whether you’re on a quick 45-minute hop or a daunting 9-hour long haul, your essentials are what keep you covered. That’s why we’ve compiled…

If you’ve struggled with managing credit, you’re not alone. Maybe you succumbed to the barrage of incoming credit card offers during college and are still working to pay off the residual debt, or you were laid off from your job…

Gifted with that fixer-upper attitude? Love remodeling? Have a penchant for DIY projects? Then you’ve undoubtedly spent a decent amount of time (and money) at home improvement stores like The Home Depot and have probably wondered if its store-branded credit…

Traveling with your whole family can be overwhelming. Even though it gets easier the more you do it, you’ll run into challenges any time you travel with kids. Being prepared is one of the best things you can do to…

Delta Air Lines‘ loyalty points program, Delta SkyMiles, is often overlooked because it doesn’t have an award chart, which makes the number of miles needed for an award flight ambiguous. Once you get a handle on the trends in award…

The Southwest Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program offers some outstanding redemptions for travel around the U.S. and international locations. While these redemptions are a good value on their own, you get the greatest value when redeemed with the Southwest Companion Pass. If…

Hilton Honors Overview Hilton has branded its loyalty program as Hilton Honors (formerly Hilton HHonors). Hilton Honors offers an array of customizable points earning and hotel benefits that let you choose what is important to you for each stay. Joining…

Alaska Airlines Overview Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is an award-winning program that is valued by travelers for a couple of reasons. Frequent flyer miles are earned based on miles flown rather than dollars spent, and premium cabin awards are redeemable on…

United Airlines has standardized almost its entire long-haul fleet with the Polaris business class and opened several Polaris lounges dedicated exclusively to passengers flying its flagship product. Updated Polaris cabins, offering direct aisle access to all window seats, are now…

There were more than 1.4 million identity theft victims in 2020 according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission¹ (also known as the FTC). Over the past few years, the number of identity theft victims has grown significantly, with an increase of…

Southwest Airlines Overview While Southwest started as a budget airline, today it’s one of the largest U.S. airlines. Southwest has continued to expand its offerings with flights to Hawaii and several popular international destinations, including Mexico, Central America, and the…

High-value redemptions are available with all of the transferable point programs. You’ll have many options when redeeming points or miles from Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy. The…

We all know that Upgraded Points is one of the best sites for many different types of travel knowledge. 🙂 Whether you want to learn how to earn miles and points, how to use them for travel, or the details…

Need a credit limit increase on your Chase credit card, but not sure how to get it? You’re in the right place. There are a couple of ways to get a credit limit increase, and a few essential things to…

Every airline has its own set of fees and conditions for canceling or changing your award flights (or not — thank you, Southwest!). We’ve outlined detailed fees and restrictions for canceling or changing award flights with many popular airlines. Below…

The Chase Freedom Unlimited^® is one of many valuable Ultimate Rewards points-earning cards in the lineup from JP Morgan Chase. By itself, the card is a strong contender for your everyday spending, but when you combine the earning of the…