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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is offering flyers an extra push to book summer travel to Europe with the carrier. If you book by March 1, 2023, you can earn…

Startup low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has been on an expansion tear lately, and now it has more growth plans to share. This spring, the airline will add nonstop flights between Charlottesville, Virginia (CHO) and Orlando (MCO). “Avelo will provide the…

United Airlines is making a change that will make it easier for families with children under the age of 12 to sit together for no additional fee. The change even applies to those passengers who purchase Basic Economy tickets. “We’re…

Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that it will soon begin service to its seventh airport in California: San Jose (SJC). “We’re excited to provide More Go and boost competition with the introduction of our ultra-low fares and Spirit’s Signature…

Southwest Airlines is making a change to how it charges customers for inflight Wi-Fi, and the new policy will go into effect next week, as first reported by View From the Wing. Here’s what you need to know about the…

In this day and age, online security is of the utmost importance, especially in companies like airlines that store massive amounts of personal data, not to mention are responsible for the safe transportation of millions of people on a daily…

EL AL, Israel’s flag carrier, is expanding in South Florida. Back in 2017, the airline began nonstop flights between its base in Tel Aviv (TLV) and Miami (MIA). Evidently, the route has been successful for the airline, as it’s boosting…

Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, has been ever-so-slowly resuming normal operations over the last several months. But as China has dropped many pandemic-related travel restrictions — including those making it difficult to travel between its so-called Special…

I embarked on a 2-week trip to Uruguay and Argentina in early December 2022. I visited Punta del Este, a famous seaside resort town in Uruguay; Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital; Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital; and, finally, Mendoza, the city…

In October 2022, Upgraded Points hosted a reader meetup in none other than fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. I was thrilled at the opportunity to meet some of the amazing UP community and also to meet some of my coworkers who…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Move over, Black Friday. It’s officially Cyber Monday and the deals keep coming. Spirit Airlines has joined the fray with a promotion of its own: members of the…

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has announced that it will move terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. Come December 1, 2022, Iberia will move to its new home at JFK’s Terminal 8, alongside fellow Oneworld…

If you have a pet, traveling isn’t always seamless. First of all, you have to decide whether you’re going to take your pet on the trip at all. If you decide to take your furry friend with you, then you…

After the conclusion of an Upgraded Points-related work trip to Miami, I decided to extend my trip to meet up with a couple of friends who were traveling down to South Florida for the Labor Day holiday weekend. After a…

Last year, The Platinum Card^® from American Express underwent significant changes, gaining several new perks and benefits along with an increase in its annual fee. Now, the issuer has made further tweaks to 2 popular benefits on the card that should…

Marriott International announced at a hospitality conference in Morocco this week that it has plans to open more than 30 new properties across the African continent by the end of 2024. “Marriott International’s expansion plans reinforce its commitment to Africa…

Marriott International has inked a deal to bring a St. Regis resort to the increasingly popular Costa Mujeres, near Cancún, Mexico. “We are thrilled to expand St. Regis’ footprint in Mexico and look forward to bringing the brand’s celebrated rituals…

Just in time for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Hilton has announced the opening of the brand-new Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha in the Qatari capital. Speaking about the opening, General Manager Chris Franzen said the “Waldorf Astoria Lusail,…

Update: The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. There’s a new welcome offer available for the popular Blue Cash Everyday^® Card from American Express. While you may have to put a little more thought into earning the…

When I was presented with the opportunity to take an Upgraded Points-related work trip to Miami in late August, I didn’t hesitate to agree. Even though there was a lot of work to be done, who doesn’t love a weekend…

Update: The Audi on Demand program ended on September 30, 2024. Several years ago, a car rental service named Silvercar burst onto the rental car scene by offering a fleet composed exclusively of Audi luxury vehicles. Fans raved about the…