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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. This summer, Lufthansa is coming to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) with a 5x-weekly service to Frankfurt, Germany. This new route adds to the North Carolina airport’s growing list of…

Hyatt Hotels has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, and there are no signs of a slowdown in 2024 or beyond. This is fantastic news for Hyatt loyalists because it addresses the brand’s biggest criticism — a small footprint. With…

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 20% off the number of Virgin Points required between January 19, 2024, and…

For those of us who like to travel with points and miles often, the question always remains whether it’s a better value to pay cash for a flight or use points and miles. Typically, the process involves taking note of…

There’s a new welcome offer on the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card for up to 75,000 points. Hyatt points are some of our favorites, so this is an offer you won’t want to miss. Here are all of the…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hyatt is a fan-favorite hotel program, and now there’s a great opportunity to earn lots of bonus points with a new offer on The World of Hyatt Credit Card….

The much-loved Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo has gotten a significant refresh — adding new rooms, a beach club, and more. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get right to it! New Villas Available at Andaz Costa…

Hyatt is expanding its all-inclusive presence in the Dominican Republic by opening a new resort in the popular beach town of Punta Cana. Here’s what you need to know about the brand-new resort! New Secrets Tides Punta Cana Adults-Only Resort Secrets…

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature^® credit card doesn’t get as much attention as other co-branded airline credit cards, but overlooking it is a mistake. Not only does Alaska Airlines have one of the best U.S. loyalty programs, but the card…

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced that it would open a new crew base at San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in June 2024. Let’s take a look at the news. New Crew Base Opens in June Frontier is expanding…

Hyatt has announced a new property in Nepal, the Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu. Here’s what you need to know. First Hyatt Centric Hotel in Nepal The 153-room Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu will be a rebrand of the existing Hyatt Place…

Choosing where to spend your hard-earned vacation days can be no easy task. Staycation or somewhere abroad? Hotel or Airbnb? Use points or cash? And do I have enough points? The possibilities are seemingly endless. So, we thought we’d help…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s a new Amex Offer out that will save you quite a bit of money if you need to purchase a new ticket on Air New Zealand. Amex Offers…

A federal judge has officially blocked JetBlue Airways from acquiring low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. JetBlue’s protracted legal battle to scoop up the airline came to an end on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, as the judge deemed the $3.8 billion takeover…

In 2023, we saw the Hyatt and MGM partnership dissolve, while a new partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards was announced. Details have been slow to emerge, making today’s news much more exciting. We now have a better idea…

Marriott has opened a brand new hotel in Nagasaki, Japan, and it’s incredibly affordable whether you’re using cash or points. Here’s what you need to know — and how to book! Brand’s Debut on Japanese Island of Kyushu Nagasaki Marriott…

SAS, known as Scandinavian Airlines, is adding an exciting route between Copenhagen (CPH) and Atlanta (ATL) just in time for the summer. Here’s what you need to know about SAS’s newest summer route! Atlanta Is 9th North American Destination for…

New York City travelers, listen up: the newest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club has just opened at New York-LaGuardia (LGA). Chase invited members of the media — including Upgraded Points — for a guided tour of the lounge ahead…

Denver (DEN) is the latest city to be scheduled to have a nonstop connection to Tulum (TQO) — Mexico’s newest airport. The route will be inaugurated on December 19, 2024, as first discovered by Ishrion Aviation on X. Here are…

Chase’s 5/24 rule was implemented several years ago and has since become a well-known quantity within the points and miles world. It’s not an official policy formally published by the issuer, but data collected over the years indicates its existence….

Hilton has opened a new hotel in the heart of downtown Atlanta — and it’s massive. Here’s what you need to know about the new hotel. Signia by Hilton Atlanta Has Nearly 1,000 Rooms The new Signia by Hilton Atlanta…