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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…

It’s incredibly expensive to book flights from the United States to Greenland, especially since there aren’t direct flights available to travelers. That’s changing next year, as United has announced a nonstop route from New York (EWR) to Nuuk, Greenland (GOH)….

Great Card If Don’t Get If Card Benefits The USAA Eagle Navigator^® Visa Signature^® Credit Card comes with quite a few benefits for cardholders, including the ability to earn rewards on your purchases: Along with the points you earn for…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Card Benefits If you’re looking for a no-fuss cash-back credit card, the USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Visa Signature^® Credit Card is a decent option. It charges no annual fee and earns 1.5% cash-back on…

JetBlue recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, which were better than expected. The airline’s presentation also included an update regarding how it will sell customers its Even More Space seats going forward. Let’s take a…

The U.S. has long had fewer protections for travelers. Unlike other countries, airlines have historically had a lot of leeway regarding refunds, flight cancellations, and what they owe to passengers. Now, a new Department of Transportation (DOT) ruling, effective as…

Google Flights is one of the best ways to search for flights, no matter where you’re going. This is thanks to its many filters and ability to compare pricing across multiple websites. Now, Google has debuted new features, including seeing…

We were hyped a few weeks ago when United Airlines announced that it would be adding a handful of very unique routes to its network, including seasonal service from the U.S. to Greenland. While these flights have just gone on…

I’ll freely admit I hate basic economy airfare, purely because I find airlines unbundling fares to be just another way to exploit the customer. That being said, I’m a part of the problem, because although I loathe the reasoning behind…

Credit card benefits go beyond redeeming for free flights and hotel stays for your next exciting getaway — they can also include value-added perks that make the annual fee worthwhile. This December, Chase is partnering with SCOPE Art Show to offer…

If you’re not familiar with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, you should be because the airline has plenty of partners and excellent redemption opportunities. Citi has just launched a new promotion allowing cardmembers to transfer their Citi ThankYou Points to Virgin…

As a current holder of the mid-tier Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum American Express Card, I already enjoy several great perks when flying with Delta. However, I’ve been considering upgrading to the Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card for some time. Now…

Finding flights to the Middle East from the U.S. in business class can be expensive, which is why we were so excited to get this deal alert from Ashley Gets Around. Rates are good from the East Coast as well…

American Airlines changed the game a couple of years ago when it created Loyalty Points. These points allow members to earn elite status without ever stepping foot on a plane. One of the many ways to earn miles and Loyalty…

I likely don’t need to convince you of the value of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. When it launched in 2021, it made a big impression with its annual fee (rates & fees), which is relatively low…