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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,…

There’s no doubt that the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® took the travel credit card world by storm when it launched in 2016. The card was one of the first to offer 3x points on dining and travel purchases, extend a huge…

Citi ThankYou Points often seem to fly under the radar compared to more well-known transferable currencies such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t add a stash of ThankYou Points to your…

Fairmont Hotels is one of the more overlooked global hotel brands. It has over 70 properties in 24 countries worldwide and recently beefed up its loyalty program after it was acquired by Accor, a global hotel and hospitality company. This…

American Airlines is the world’s largest airline with the biggest fleet and highest revenue of any airline company in the world. This translates to the airline not only having a strong route network from its various U.S. hubs, but also…

Noise-canceling headphones have long been a necessity for frequent flyers — and it’s easy to see why. Think about it: when you’re flying on a long-haul flight from the U.S. East Coast to Japan, the plane engine noise is bound…

Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program is an award-winning airline loyalty program that allows members to earn and redeem miles for travel on both Alaska Airlines and its suite of Oneworld partners like American Airlines and British Airways and non-alliance partners…

British Airways Avios are some of the easiest airline points to earn. The program is an American Express transfer partner, Chase transfer partner, Capital One transfer partner, and Marriott transfer partner — and a co-branded credit card from Chase that…

Cell phones — we all have one, but let’s be honest: they’re crazy expensive. In years past, flagship smartphones would sell for $600 to $800 depending on storage size, but now you’re more likely to pay upwards of over $1,000….

Over the past 10 years, Apple has made huge strides when it comes to business. Now more than ever we’re seeing iPhones, iPads, and Macs be used for all types of business tasks, from the enterprise to small business. But…

Airline delays. They can throw off important work meetings, long-awaited family get-togethers, and vacations. But did you know that you may be eligible for compensation due to these delays? That’s right! In certain circumstances — especially when flying in, to,…

Being at the forefront of the move to 5G connectivity, Verizon is often referred to as one of the best carriers in the U.S. But how does the carrier compare to competitors like AT&T, T-Mobile, and newcomer Google Fi when…

For American Express cardholders, the Membership Rewards program provides a fantastic opportunity to earn points and redeem them for travel. Many American Express credit cards earn Membership Rewards at a minimum of 1x point per dollar spent, with bonus categories…

Did you know that you can earn valuable points and status by booking work events at select hotel chains? It’s true — and you may be able to earn more points than you think. Nearly of the major hotel chains…

With this in mind, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at the best U.S. mobile data plans for international roaming. The right plan will let us stay connected to our work when traveling, breaking us free from the hold…

Despite not flying outside of the Americas, Southwest is still 1 of the largest air carriers in the world by multiple metrics. In fact, Southwest is the world’s fourth-largest airline by fleet size, seventh-largest by revenue, and third-largest by number…