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Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Virgin Australia is running a new 72-hour flash sale for destinations all across Australia, with fares starting from just AUD45 (~$31) one-way. Here’s what you need to know….

Sustainability is key for Delta Air Lines. At the 2022 Farnborough Air Show in the U.K., the carrier announced an order of 100 Boeing 737-10 aircraft with the possibility of increasing the order to 130. “The Boeing 737-10 will be…

Recently, both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines applied to operate services from the U.S. to Cape Town, South Africa. Due to flight restrictions between Africa and the U.S., both airlines needed to apply for the routes they wished to…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Heathrow Airport is bursting at the seams. Thanks to extreme passenger demand and the return of flights from around the world near simultaneously, the airport isn’t able to…

The Blue Cash Everyday^® Card from American Express just underwent a thorough refresh that improved the card’s earning rates and overall value proposition. Now, cardholders will have 3 separate 3% cash-back categories to take advantage of, still without an annual…

Whether you’re traveling between states or need a quick last-minute dinner, nothing hits the spot quite like a bag of french fries paired with your favorite fast-food sauces. Foodies everywhere rejoice when fast-food restaurants offer an array of tantalizing dipping…

Beginning July 14, 2022, all American Airlines AAdvantage elite customers will be eligible to receive complimentary upgrades for companions on the same reservation. This is a welcome change to the AAdvantage program and provides a benefit that both Delta Air…

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. Mastercard Travel & Lifestyle Services is having a limited-time flash sale from July 13 to 15, offering a complimentary night at select luxury hotels across the U.S. Here…

There’s a NEO kid in town. Virgin Atlantic unveiled its yet-to-be-delivered Airbus A330-900neo aircraft at an exclusive event in London on July 12, 2022, and we were there to take a look. The aircraft’s debut is planned for early October…

Need to stay connected on your next Spirit Airlines flight? The ultra-low-cost airline has announced that Wi-Fi is now available on 100% of its Spirit Airbus A320 and A321 planes. Here’s what you need to know to browse, chat, or…

As a thank you to all employees who worked to continue keeping the airline running during the COVID-19 pandemic and in celebration of 90 years of service, Alaska Airlines has provided all active employees with 90,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan…

“Excuse us, but you can’t fly here.” London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the busiest airports in the world and the largest airport in the U.K., is going to restrict the number of passengers passing through its terminals until October…

We’ve got great news for fans of all-inclusive resorts — the new Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is now accepting reservations for stays beginning December 1, 2022. Let’s take a look at all the important details of this new resort. New…

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…

Marriott is encouraging travelers to “swap their desks for daiquiris” by announcing a handful of new hotel openings around the world just in time for the summer. Let’s take a look at some of Marriott’s newest properties. Marriott Encourages Travelers…

San Francisco (SFO) and Auckland (AKL) are to be re-United. United Airlines will be restarting its 12-hour Pacific hop from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) in the fall of 2022. Here are the details about the route and other…

The passenger experience in Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) has changed. Qatar Airways has opened 3 new lounges, just in time for Eid and the upcoming World Cup tournament that starts in November 2022. “It is my pleasure to announce…

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-annual-fee credit card, and rewarding renters for making payments. Now, Bilt Rewards has added a…