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It’s very rare to find mistake fares these days, and it is even less common to find them when booking award tickets. Right now, you can book flights between Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) for just 20,000 miles…

Wyndham Rewards is back with a new promotion where you can earn up to 15,000 bonus points for stays through January 20, 2025. If you earn the maximum number of bonus points through this offer, you’ll have enough points to…

More airlines are rolling out complimentary Wi-Fi on flights, and Air France is finally joining the club. The Paris-based airline will “progressively roll out an ultra-high-speed connectivity service” on its flights, beginning in the summer of 2025. Here’s what you…

When I first heard about changes and an increased fee on the American Express^® Gold Card, I immediately made up my mind to cancel the card when the next annual fee rolls around. That should be any day now, since my…

Travelers, rejoice! Chicago’s Midway Airport finally has a lounge. The Club MDW is now open, and Upgraded Points was invited to get a first look at this new airport lounge prior to opening day. The new 3,265-square-foot lounge celebrates Chicago’s…

Oman Air may not have the world’s largest route network, but it’s been expanding in recent years — and that includes its decision to join Oneworld. While it’s not a member yet, you can now redeem your Alaska Airlines miles…

Choice Hotels may not be the first chain you think of when you want to book a stay, but its Choice Privileges program offers decent value, and its award redemptions can be a downright steal. Now, a new promotion from…

The SkyTeam alliance has signed a deal with the Eurostar train network in Europe, marking its first non-airline partner. The tie-up should lead to greater connectivity throughout the continent and more seamless travel for SkyTeam flyers and rail travelers alike….

Turkish Airlines is offering award booking discounts to more than 150 cities. And that number includes dozens of cities in the Americas. Want some even better news? The discount in the Americas is higher than the mileage discount for other…

Marriott Bonvoy members will soon have an ultra-luxury option in the Caribbean, which is great news for those visiting Punta Cana next summer. Here’s everything you need to know! New Punta Cana St. Regis Resort Is Open for Reservations The…

Wells Fargo Rewards just gained another popular transfer partner this morning. Starting today, cardmembers can transfer their Wells Fargo Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red. Both loyalty programs are owned by the…

Renting a car can offer convenience while traveling, but you have to be careful to avoid unexpected fees. I rented from Avis for years for its competitive pricing and perks, but encountered a surprise $450 cleaning fee when I returned…

JetSmart, the South American budget carrier based in Santiago, Chile, has joined the American AAdvantage program. This means AAdvantage members will now be able to earn redeemable miles and Loyalty Points when booking flights with JetSmart. Here’s what you need…

Marriott is bringing its high-end Luxury Collection brand to Macau in January of next year. Here’s what you need to know about this upcoming hotel! Macau’s First Luxury Collection Hotel Marking the debut of the Luxury Collection brand in Macau,…

After a long, pandemic-induced slump, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific is expanding once again in North America, one of its most important markets globally. Starting next spring, the airline will offer nonstop flights between its base in Hong Kong and Dallas-Fort…

While I don’t frequently fly with Delta, I’ve applied for their lineup of cards several times over the past decade. Although I prefer earning transferrable points such as American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards rather than airline miles,…

While some people may not be happy when summer comes to an end, there is a silver (or multicolored) lining, thanks to foliage season in many parts of the U.S. Autumn brings a spectacular show of color to the trees…

It’s not every day we get a new Amtrak route, so this news certainly made us sit up in our seats. The rail company has made an exciting announcement that it will begin service between Chicago and Miami, albeit temporarily….

Hyatt is expanding its presence in Australia with plans to open an Andaz hotel on the Gold Coast next year. Let’s take a look! Luxury Brand Andaz’s Debut in Australia The Andaz Gold Coast will be located in the $1.3 billion…

There’s a lot happening with Scandinavian Airlines (commonly known as SAS). The latest move is a codeshare agreement between Delta and SAS, which will open up each airline’s route network to passengers originating on flights with the airline. Let’s take…

South Florida has no shortage of high-end hotels and resorts. Marriott Bonvoy seeks to add to that landscape with a new Autograph Collection resort coming later this year, just a short distance from Palm Beach. Before it opens, here’s everything…