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Hilton Honors has long been my go-to hotel loyalty program, and for good reason. With generous status match promotions, an extensive selection of properties, and co-branded credit cards that make earning free nights a breeze, it’s hard to beat the…

Aer Lingus and American Airlines are expanding their connectivity with more elite benefits being offered reciprocally. This comes despite the fact that Aer Lingus still isn’t wearing the Oneworld badge. Team Oneworld or not, we plan on making the most…

There’s no denying that elite status is valuable, whether you’re looking for free breakfast or upgrades to business class. That’s why so many of us here at Upgraded Points chase elite status year after year, even if that means we’re…

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card is Marriott’s most premium — and for good reason. With benefits such as automatic elite status, annual dining credits, and an annual free night certificate worth up to 85,000 points, there’s a lot to love…

Do you love Costco as much as we do? If you didn’t before, you will after learning that you can score 10% off Alaska Airlines gift cards purchased through Costco! Let’s see how to make the most out of this…

Want to try out All Nippon Airways’ lauded business class for yourself? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve found a huge amount of last-minute award space from airports all over the U.S. Here’s a look at everything you need to…

Are you looking to stay at a Choice hotel soon? Check your account to see if you are eligible for a 60% bonus when you purchase points! Choice may not be the first hotel that comes to mind for many…

Want to build up your stash of Delta SkyMiles? You’re in luck because Delta is offering 2 different promotions this week that’ll allow you to earn up to 5x miles per $1 spent on your purchases. Let’s take a look….

Traveling to Antarctica is a bucket-list item for many travelers, whether you’re super adventurous or simply want to check the seventh continent off your list. I’m no different, which is why I spent December 2022 on my first trip to…

I don’t love to spend money on flights, which is a major reason why I got into points and miles. But there are definitely times when redeeming miles doesn’t make sense: when there aren’t saver-level awards, when the cash price…

We all know one of history’s most infamous and clever marketing strategies: the misnomer of Greenland. Over the past 1,000 years or so, word’s gotten out — green and lush landscapes won’t be waiting for you upon arrival. Nevertheless, this…

Great Card If Don’t Get If What Benefits Do You Get With the USAA Rate Advantage Credit Card? The USAA Rate Advantage Credit Card is only available to USAA members. If you’re eligible for the card, it may be worth looking into….

Chase, like many other credit card issuers, has been hard at work opening new airport lounges. Along with its locations in Boston, Hong Kong, New York, and Washington, D.C., a new location in Phoenix is now open. Let’s take a…

We all remember what it was like to start building a credit history. At first, qualifying for credit cards was tough — options often came with high interest rates or required a cosigner. Even with these hurdles, we were usually…

Earlier this year, United announced that it would be launching several new routes, including flights to Mongolia and Greenland. So far, only Greenland has gone on sale, but it hasn’t been bookable with United miles, only cash or partner awards….

The author received a complimentary eSIM card for this review. All opinions are the author’s own, and GigSky had no input in any part of this review. Have you ever heard of GigSky? I hadn’t either, at least until one…

Amex Offers are great ways to earn bonus points or statement credits on your everyday purchases. A new Amex Offer for Shop Small businesses gives cardholders money back on purchases at small businesses that accept American Express cards. Let’s take…

It’s that time of year again when the staff of Upgraded Points talk about what insane travel plans we’ve made up, either because we’re trying to earn elite status or we’re enjoying the fruits of earning far too many points…

Do you have an Avianca LifeMiles account? How about a family member with one, or maybe a great friend? With this newest offer, LifeMiles will give you a 125% bonus when transferring miles between accounts. This promotion is only available…

Finding business class award seats to New Zealand is nearly impossible, especially since there are so few airlines that operate these flights. However, we’re seeing a fairly last-minute smattering of seats available in business class on Air New Zealand starting…

I can’t tell you how many rants I’ve read about American Express degrading the value of its credit cards with each new product refresh. And you know what? I don’t see it that way. I know that a lot of…