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Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Who here likes business class? Kidding … we already know the answer to that. Everyone would rather be up front than squished into row 42. Well, today you’re…

We all love a good Hyatt, don’t we? With 26 brands under its belt, the hotel chain has been on a tear these last few years with expansion. It’s no surprise, then, that Hyatt and Japanese company Kirkau have announced…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Everybody loves a discount. Card issuers know this — which is why they do their best to entice you with offers. Chase is no different; although less popular…

Have you flown Lufthansa recently? Its seats (and service), while comfortable, are not up to par with today’s standards — especially in business class. Happily, Lufthansa has just taken delivery of its very first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which means a…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. With a wide variety of transfer partners and some uniquely favorable transfer ratios, earning Citi ThankYou Points has never been more lucrative. Now, select Citi cardholders are going…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Do you love Star Wars? Do you have too much money and not enough time? Perhaps you’ve heard of Disney’s newest endeavor, a 2-night “cruise” that hopes to…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Did you know that you can earn airline miles rather than hotel points when staying at hotels? Odds are you may have heard of this option, but it…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Do you have an American Express card? Do you plan on ever flying Delta? Check your Amex Offers, because this newest one is right up your alley. Let’s…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Ever wanted to fly Etihad business class? This Middle Eastern airline is famous for its over-the-top treatment of high-end customers, and now you can fly it, too. Etihad…

Airline: Qantas Airways Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: QF94 Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) Date: May 30, 2022 Duration: 15hr 30min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 44 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration Seat: 10K Miles…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’ve been wanting to plan a trip to Europe but have been put off by the high price of airfare these days, low-cost Icelandic carrier PLAY has…

American Express has spent the last few years enticing new customers with a variety of card refreshes and hefty welcome offers. Now, we’re seeing these same incentives on the Blue Cash Preferred^® Card from American Express, whose offer includes the…

It’s happened to us all, hasn’t it? You’ve booked your flight, packed your bags, showed up to the airport — and something goes wrong. Whether it’s an overbooked flight, a mechanical failure, or an involuntary downgrade, these instances are more…

We’re big fans of SeatSpy here at Upgraded Points, thanks to the website’s ability to search for award availability on a variety of airlines across an entire year. Now, the site has added the ability to search several more airlines…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Who here likes Hyatt? A lot of you probably raised your hands, and it’s no surprise. The chain has done a lot to earn loyalty from its members,…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Do you like free money? So do we — and currently, Chase is offering the ability to earn up to $750 by opening a new business checking account….

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Dreaming of visiting the Land Down Under? Today’s your lucky day because the recently reopened country is now very accessible thanks to Delta’s newest flash sale. You can find…

Bilt has been hard at work creating value for its Bilt Rewards program that launched in 2021. This includes creating lucrative transfer partnerships, releasing a no-fee credit card, and rewarding renters for making payments. Now, Bilt Rewards has added a…

JetSuite X (JSX) is a semi-private jet operator that offers relatively affordable flights, making it an alternative for commercial flights with larger airlines if you’re traveling between cities the carrier serves. Currently, its route map is pretty limited, but it’s…

Food delivery services are ubiquitous these days, but outrageous fees and other markups tend to make them a pretty bad deal overall. Fortunately for GrubHub fans, a new offer from Amazon will help bring down those costs for a whole…

We’ve been hearing a lot about Breeze Airways, the startup airline launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman. Aiming to provide low prices and good service, the airline has been busy launching new routes — or not. Now, several new routes…