Daniel Ross
,Ryan Smith
Daniel Ross
Senior Content Contributor
877 Published Articles
Countries Visited: 64U.S. States Visited: 17
Daniel has loved aviation and travel his entire life. He earned a Master of Science in Air Transport Management and has written about travel and aviation in publications like Simple Flying, The Points...
Ryan Smith
News Managing Editor
679 Published Articles 1050 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 197U.S. States Visited: 50
Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is letting his wife choose their destinations, including revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written ...
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Keri Stooksbury
Editor-in-Chief
84 Published Articles 3725 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 54U.S. States Visited: 28
Editing with Upgraded Points for over 6 years, as editor-in-chief, Keri manages the editorial calendar and oversees the efforts of the editing team and over 20 content contributors, reviewing thousand...
& Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Senior Editor & Content Contributor
499 Published Articles 1048 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 49U.S. States Visited: 32
Juan Ruiz is a leading travel journalist and expert in credit cards and loyalty programs. For over a decade, he has turned complex rewards and travel strategies into clear, actionable insights. His wo...