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The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express is chock-full of benefits upon enrollment, from airport lounge access to credits that can save your business money. However, the card isn’t usually your best bet for everyday business spending. It has a handful…

Lufthansa’s new Allegris business class product is already flying on a handful of routes, and more planes are set to be retrofitted over the coming months. Today, Lufthansa unvieled how much it will cost to select premium business class seats…

Frontier Airlines just announced sweeping changes to its cabins and loyalty program. Starting next year, Frontier will roll out first class seats and give select elite members unlimited companion flights. These changes signal a major strategy shift for Frontier. The…

The Platinum Card^® from American Express has been in my wallet for over 5 years. Even though it’s an expensive card to keep with a annual fee (rates & fees), the card has consistently proven its value for me through…

Lufthansa Group is rolling out Green Fares on most long-haul flights next month, giving travelers a way to offset their C02 emissions while earning bonus miles and elite-qualifying points. Green Fares will be available on 850,000+ Lufthansa Group flights next…

Today, British Airways released renderings of its new first-class suite. This new product will be installed on the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft by mid-2026. This new British Airways first class has a slew of premium features, like a 32-inch 4K…

United is adding contactless payments — including Apple Pay — as a payment methods for inflight purchases like snacks and alcoholic drinks. As confirmed by The Points Guy, the airline announced the change in an internal memo to flight attendants….

Good news, Southwest fans: You’ll soon earn Rapid Rewards points on the cash portions of Cash + Points redemptions. These changes start with Southwest Cash + Points tickets flown on January 1, 2025. The cash portion of these flights will…

The long-awaited Thomspon Miami Beach will open in June 2025, further expanding the Chicago-based hotel group’s footprint in Miami. This new hotel is located in Miami Beach’s City Center neighborhood, putting it close to shopping and within walking distance of…

Getting started with miles and points can be tricky. After all, with so many cards available, where do you start? Don’t get too overwhelmed — in fact, armed with the right knowledge, you can be flying for free (in business…

Let’s be real: baggage fees are one of the biggest travel annoyances. We all know this scenario. You’ve already paid (or used points) for your ticket, packed your bags, and requested time off. You’re super excited to jet off to…

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…

If you’re a business owner, you know that the saying “you have to spend money to make money” rings true. After all, being a business owner comes with countless expenses like office space, web hosting, shipping, salaries, and payments to…

Citi ThankYou Rewards is one of the major transferable rewards programs, and it provides members a great way to accumulate lots of points that can be redeemed for luxury travel experiences in business and first class. But before you can…

Strangely enough, renting a car can actually be harder for those without a car of their own. It all boils down to car insurance. When you rent a car and you already have a car in your driveway, you can use your…

With a 2.2 cent per point valuation, American Express Membership Rewards points are the most powerful transferable points out there. But with so many transfer partners (and other ways to use points) there’s no doubt that redeeming Membership Rewards points…

Using points and miles to book your flights is great. Not only do you save money, but you can use your points to book flights that may not be feasible when paying cash. Think about flights in Singapore Suites, Emirates…

There’s no doubt that a welcome offer from The Platinum Card^® from American Express is a huge deal. Think international business class, free domestic airfare, and stays in luxurious hotel suites. But with so many options on how to redeem your…

Competition in the rideshare industry is heating up — and with that, the rideshare giants are looking for ways to retain loyal customers. Over the past year or so, we’ve seen rideshare companies like Lyft, Uber, and Via add subscription…

Lyft has been a big player in the rideshare industry for a while, providing an alternative to traditional taxis, Uber, and other car-hailing services. It brands itself as a cheaper alternative to taxis and a friendlier alternative to Uber. Unlike…

The Upgraded Points staff prides itself on being a group of well-informed, enthusiastic travelers. However, there’s no doubt that we’ve all made our fair share of travel mistakes over the years – some of which have cost us money, points,…