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Choosing where to stay in New York City is always a tough decision, as there are hundreds of hotels. Of course, there are the major hotel chains, including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt. However, there are also tons of individual…

Buying points and miles is generally not a great idea. But there are times when purchasing miles represents great value — and, in some cases, can potentially save you a lot of money. When it comes to travel rewards, a…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: AC845Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)Date: February 13, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 10 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 30 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 8KCost: 63,000 Avianca LifeMiles or $5,657 cash…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: SQ25Route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Date: February 7, 2024Duration: 7 hours, 35 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 48 seats, 1-2-1 configuration (2 cabins)Seat: 15D (bulkhead)Cost: 60,000 Aeroplan points…

Showcasing aspirational and luxurious hotel redemptions is fun. However, many travelers look for more reasonably priced and practical hotel redemptions. This is where Aloft shines as a budget-friendly mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy hotel brand. Aloft is primarily known for its “different…

Travel rewards credit cards can offer a ton of value, though most of these cards have an annual fee. Many cards offer statement credits that help offset the annual fee, with credits on your account automatically after you make an…

Avios are an incredibly valuable reward currency used by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Qatar Airways, and Vueling. Although each airline’s loyalty program has a unique award structure, Avios can be transferred between programs. This can provide many benefits,…

American Express recently announced major changes to some of its Delta co-branded cards. Most of these changes come in the form of new bonus categories and statement credits. However, these benefits come at the cost of an increase in annual…

Airline: Lufthansa (LH)Aircraft: Airbus A340-600Flight #: LH430Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)Date: January 20, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 45 minutesCabin and Layout: First class, 8 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 1GCost: 79,300 Avianca LifeMiles or from $8,543 cash Lufthansa…

Airline: Turkish Airlines (TK)Aircraft: Airbus A350 (THY84U)Flight #: TK186Route: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)Date: January 12, 2024Duration: 10 hours, 20 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 28 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 7KCost: 31,500 Turkish Miles&Smiles miles or from…

For many Americans, rent is one of the biggest recurring expenses. However, not many know that paying your rent with a credit card is possible. If you’re looking to pay your rent with a credit card, you are most likely…

With more than 7,000 hotels in its portfolio, Hilton is one of the biggest hotel chains in the world. In late 2023, Hilton completely revamped its lineup of Hilton co-branded credit cards. This included changes on the Hilton Honors American…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is one of the most well-known travel rewards credit cards on the market. It offers an enticing welcome bonus, solid miles-earning rates on everyday purchases, earns valuable Capital One miles, and offers several…

The Chase Freedom Flex℠ is an excellent no-annual-fee credit card that offers some incredible rewards-earning potential. The card is often featured on our list of the best cash-back credit cards. The Freedom Flex card offers a great overall earning rate…

The Chase Freedom Unlimited^® consistently ranks as one of the best everyday spending credit cards on the market. In fact, the Freedom Unlimited card is currently our top cash-back credit card. The Freedom Unlimited card has an enticing welcome offer,…

When it comes to luxury, ultra-premium cards, no card stands out like The Platinum Card^® from American Express. If you travel frequently and want to do it in style, the Amex Platinum card may be worth carrying in your wallet….

When it comes to choosing which airline loyalty programs to put your time and effort into, Turkish Airlines looks at first glance like a prime candidate. It has the third-largest network of routes in the world (after American and Delta);…

Airport lounges have become quite popular thanks to programs like Priority Pass. However, nowadays, there is a serious overcrowding problem across most lounges. Unlike lounges that are part of a network, some airlines also offer their own lounges. These include…

The World of Hyatt program is a favorite here at Upgraded Points for good reason. Although Hyatt has a significantly smaller footprint than brands such as Marriott and Hilton, it is the go-to brand for many, especially those who enjoy…

If you want to use your flexible reward points for travel, utilizing a bank program’s travel portal is one of the easiest ways. Instead of worrying about the ins and outs of transfer partners or award availability, booking through a…

Are you sick and tired of crowded airport terminals with overpriced food? Airport lounges might be something to consider. Over the years, access to airport lounges has been a necessary perk on some of the most popular travel credit cards….