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Singapore Airlines Overview Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer program is called KrisFlyer, and it’s one of the most utilized programs for premium travel. The airline continually receives accolades for not only its ultra-premium products like Singapore Suites, but also its business…

ANA Overview ANA’s loyalty program is called Mileage Club, and the miles you earn are called Mileage Club miles. Miles can be earned by flying on ANA, Star Alliance, and partner airline flights. You can also earn ANA miles by…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Delta Blue Card — Is It Worth It? If you’d like to earn Delta miles on all your daily purchases without paying an annual fee, the Delta Blue card could be a good option….

Airline: Qatar Airways (QR) Aircraft: Airbus A380 Flight #: QR 909 Route: Sydney (SYD) > Doha (DOH) Date: May 8, 2017 Duration: 14hr 50min Cabin & Layout: Qatar First Class, 1-2-1. Total of 8 seats. Seat: 1A Miles Used: 155,000 Asia…

What’s not to like about having elite status with an airline? Travel becomes less stressful when you can board the plane early, have priority seating, and be able to access dedicated service if things go wrong during your trip. If…

Do you need a credit limit increase on your American Express credit card, but aren’t sure how to get it? You’re in the right place. There are a few ways to get a credit limit increase, and some essential things…

Flights used to be much less entertaining. If you wanted to watch a movie, you had to hope there would be one playing during your flight at the time you wanted to watch it. If you wanted to listen to…

India might be high on your travel bucket list if you’re a travel enthusiast. From jungle safaris to historic religious temples to inexpensive food, India has something to offer everyone. India’s diverse languages, customs, music, architecture, and food draw travelers…

More and more, brides and grooms are opting to forego a wild night out to celebrate their last night of being single. Instead, they plan exciting weekend getaways with their closest friends. These trips still include the wild antics, but…

Booking.com is an online travel agency (OTA) that offers flights, car rentals, attractions, and airport taxis, but its strength is in booking multiple types of accommodations. In addition to traditional hotels, it offers access to book almost any type of…

Credit cards offer a convenient method of paying for items and services we need and want. These awesome little pieces of plastic can open up a whole new world of opportunity to purchase things like computers, televisions, luxury vacations, and…

Here at Upgraded Points, we talk a lot about credit card introductory bonus offers as a way to earn lots of points very quickly. They can be great — but an often overlooked strategy is how to continue earning bonus…

The benefits of airline elite status can be highly desirable. It’s always a pleasure to board early, fly in the front of the plane, change your flights when you want (or need to) without fees, and have a dedicated phone line for…

Whether you do major weekly grocery shopping to feed a family of 5 or just pop in to grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home from work for a solo meal, we all spend money at the grocery store….

Upgraded Points created this infographic to discuss the financials and motives behind the different types of airplane classes — why they exist and how they affect revenue. You’ll also discover why there’s a movement from airlines to phase out First…

Though the news surrounding Sears and Kmart stores closing isn’t very positive, the Transformco company — created in 2019 to acquire brands from the Sears Holdings Corporation — continues to have brands that remain well-established anchors in the network of…

As a site that deals with the intricacies of everyday credit card use, we thought it might be interesting to look at some trends of credit card usage in each state. We analyzed how big of a balance the average…

Airline: Lufthansa (LH) Aircraft: A380 Flight #: LH778 Route: Frankfurt (FRA) > Singapore (SIN) Date: May 20, 2018 Duration: 12hr 20min Cabin & Layout: Lufthansa First Class, 8-seat capacity on the upper deck, 1-2-1 Seats: 2K Miles Used: 129,000 Singapore KrisFlyer Miles Taxes & Fees Paid: $365 USD…

Award programs (whether airlines, hotels, or credit cards) are complicated if you’re not in the game. Most programs have tons of rules and restrictions, which can be confusing even for people who look at this stuff every day. One aspect…

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist, perhaps you’ve become savvy at earning lots of Marriott Bonvoy points, but even seasoned members might welcome an earnings refresher! One thing’s for certain: when it comes to hotel loyalty points, more is better….

Marriott has a large presence around the globe, with more than 8,000 properties across the world. Its robust loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, allows guests to earn points for qualifying activities such as staying in a Marriott hotel or spending money…