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[Expired] Alaska Airlines’ Black Friday BOGO Sale [Ends Tonight at 11:59 p.m.]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Black Friday travel deals are here, and Alaska is not going to be left out. Grab your bestie because Alaska is offering a buy one, get one (BOGO)…
[Expired] You Can Now Buy American AAdvantage Miles With up to a 50% Discount [Until Nov. 27]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Airlines is offering its best promotion on purchasing AAdvantage miles this year. From now through November 27, 2023, you can get up to a 50% discount when you…
Our Writers’ 18 Favorite Travel Gear Items on Amazon [Black Friday]
The holiday season is officially upon us, and at Upgraded Points, that means lots of travel and keeping an eye on sales! Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, with almost every retailer rolling out some sort…
Earn Up to 3x Miles on Apple Purchases [Black Friday Only!]
Using shopping portals to earn bonus points and miles on purchases you were already going to make is a great way to boost your balance, especially if it’s a big purchase. Well, if you were planning on picking up a…
[Expired] Earn a $75 Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Card When You Spend $150 or More
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. A great Black Friday promotion is going on right now at Saks Fifth Avenue that is worth taking advantage of if you can. When you spend $150 or more…
[Award Alert] Book Etihad A380 First Class Apartment for 62.5K Miles – Last-Minute Availability
After being grounded for nearly 3 years, Etihad Airways’ A380 is officially back in the skies. While that may be good news on its own, what makes this even sweeter is the fact that the airline has made its world-famous…
[Expired] Buy $500 Southwest eGift Cards for $399.99 at Sam’s Club
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Sam’s Club has debuted a Thanks-Savings offer ahead of Black Friday that should grab the attention of Southwest flyers. Members can save over $100 on Southwest eGift Card purchases…
Earn Up to 5,250 AAdvantage Miles and Loyalty Points with SimplyMiles
You might remember an epic deal from a couple of years ago that offered the opportunity to earn millions (yes, millions) of American Airlines AAdvantage Miles by donating to a specific charity. While that promotion was short-lived, it is back…
[Expired] Aer Lingus Offering Up to $200 Off Flights for Black Friday
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Now through 6:59 p.m. ET on Friday, November 24, you can receive up to a $200 discount off your next Aer Lingus flight to Dublin, Shannon, or Manchester from…
Oneworld Alliance To Open Its First Branded Lounge In Seoul (ICN)
Premium cabin travelers on a Oneworld alliance flight, or those with select frequent flier statuses, will soon have a new lounge option at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN). As first reported by Executive Traveller, the alliance’s first-ever branded lounge will…
[Expired] Save 33% Off Virgin Atlantic Award Tickets [Ends November 27]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Virgin Atlantic is offering another sale through which you can book an award flight and save 33% off the number of Virgin Points required between November 23, 2023, and…
Breeze Airways’ Biggest Sale of the Year: Save Up to 60% on Flights
Breeze Airways is a relatively new low-cost airline that focuses on point-to-point routes that connect small and midsize airports that are often ignored by larger airlines. And now, the airline is offering its biggest deal of the year — save…
[Expired] Buy Wyndham Points With a 30% to 40% Bonus [Ends November 27]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The latest Wyndham Rewards promotion allows you to purchase Wyndham points with a 30% to 40% bonus through November 27, 2023. Here are the details of the promotion, a…
Dorothea Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection Opens in Budapest
Marriott has opened its first Hungarian Autograph Collection property in the capital city of Budapest. Let’s take a look at this brand-new hotel! Marriott’s First Autograph Collection Hotel in Hungary Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection has 216 rooms and suites…
Bilt Rent Day Black Friday: Double Points for an Entire Week, Tasting Experiences, and More
Bilt is back with another edition of Rent Day, this time lasting even longer to incorporate Black Friday so you can earn even more bonus points. For December’s Rent Day, Bilt is offering 10x points at Bilt Dining restaurants, 2x…
[Expired] Buy Qatar Airways Avios With a 50% Bonus [Ends November 27]
Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Purchasing miles can be a good way to top up your balance for a redemption, though it doesn’t always make sense. When they’re on sale, buying miles can also…
Transfer Amex Points to Avianca LifeMiles With a 15% Bonus
If you have a stash of American Express Membership Rewards points lying around, there’s an opportunity to maximize their value. Right now, you can leverage a 15% bonus when you transfer your Amex Membership Rewards points to the Avianca LifeMiles…
United Airlines Launches Intermodal Partnership with Deutsche Bahn
If you’re traveling on United Airlines through Frankfurt (FRA), you’ll now be able to utilize Deutsche Bahn, the national railway of Germany, to continue your journey to a variety of smaller cities. The initiative, which has previously been launched with…
New IHG Vignette Collection Hotel Opening Early 2024 in Lusail, Doha
At the end of next quarter, the newest IHG Vignette Collection hotel is scheduled to open in Doha, with 5 other locations in Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, and Kuwait. The new property, called Velero Hotel Doha Lusail, will be conveniently located…
Up to a 25% Bonus When Transferring Points to Qatar Airways From Citi, Amex, and More
For a limited time, you can transfer points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club and receive up to 25% bonus points. This sale includes U.S.-based banks HSBC, Citi, and American Express — but it won’t last long. Here’s everything you need…
Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions Are Ending Partnership by End of 2023
Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions are ending their partnership as of December 31, 2023. This is disappointing news for those of us who are fans of both of these companies since booking a Lindblad cruise was a great way to earn…