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There’s no denying that elite status is valuable, whether you’re looking for free breakfast or upgrades to business class. That’s why so many of us here at Upgraded Points chase elite status year after year, even if that means we’re…

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card is Marriott’s most premium — and for good reason. With benefits such as automatic elite status, annual dining credits, and an annual free night certificate worth up to 85,000 points, there’s a lot to love…

Delta Air Lines will start segmenting fares more than it is now, doing so in the hopes its customers will pay more. That’s the core of a new strategy the airline announced Wednesday at its annual Investor Day in New…

Alaska Airlines has Club 49, offering benefits for Alaskan residents, and now Hawaiian Airlines has something just for residents of the 50th state: Huaka’i by Hawaiian. The program — whose name refers to a journey with a purpose — is…

If you’ve never linked your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts before, now could be a great time to do so. Marriott Bonvoy has launched a limited-time offer to earn 750 bonus points if you link the 2 accounts by November…

Hyatt Centric San José Escazū, the first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel in Costa Rica, is now open for business. This full-service new property is located in the lively Escazú neighborhood of Costa Rica’s capital city, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and…

The Grand Hyatt brand has opened its first property in Utah with the opening of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, now welcoming guests in the Park City and Deer Valley area east of Salt Lake City. Let’s take a look…

Travel rarely goes smoothly. There are nearly limitless incidents that can throw your trip off course, which is why trip insurance is vital. After many years of travel, I finally had my first major claim, which was through no fault…

It’s not often that we see an elevated welcome bonus offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®, the issuer’s top-tier travel credit card. Right now, eligible applicants can earn 65,000 bonus points upon meeting minimum spending requirements. This offer adds 5,000…

The Oneworld Alliance, which includes Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, officially gains a new member next year: Oman Air.  The Muscat-based airline, and the national flag carrier of Oman, will join the alliance on June 30 next year, CEO Con Korfiatis…

Thanksgiving is typically the busiest travel period of the year, and according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 2024 is expected to be no different. With the holiday coming up in just over a week, the TSA is gearing up…

The budget carrier Allegiant Air has announced a sweeping expansion for 2025: a whopping 44 new routes across the U.S., including 3 brand-new cities. We’re used to seeing airlines announce new routes, especially towards the end of the year. But…

Hyatt is growing the Dreams brand further in the Dominican Republic by announcing a new resort in the picturesque region of Cap Cana. Let’s take a look at the new Dreams Resort location opening in 2024. New Dreams Resort Coming…

The low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has announced a sweeping rollout of new routes across the U.S. and Caribbean. Here’s what you need to know about the new routes and how to book them! New Frontier Routes Include International Destinations Frontier…

Delta passengers who are looking for a 100% Angus beef patty on a toasted potato bun should soon check their upcoming entrée choices. Starting next month, Delta and Shake Shack are teaming up to serve the famous Shake Shack Cheeseburger…

Spirit Airlines used to be one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S. It was known for nonexistent customer service and cramped airplanes, but it made profits consistently, and it made them by keeping its costs (and its fares)…

Emirates is once again bringing Thanksgiving to the sky and airport lounges this year for its U.S. passengers. If you’re on an Emirates flight between the U.S. and Dubai (DXB) from November 23 through November 30, 2024, you’ll be in…

The American Express^® Gold Card has long been my preferred way to pay for groceries, and I have no doubt that it serves as a go-to for many others as well. Earning 4x points at U.S. supermarkets on up to…

As living costs continue to rise across the U.S., the financial challenges facing current and future parents are a growing concern. The cost of raising children has escalated significantly in recent years, making parenthood increasingly difficult to afford, particularly in…

Capital One’s long-awaited new airport lounge dining concept has finally opened its first location. Capital One Landing debuted today, November 19, 2024, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Here are the details of this exciting new lounge! Capital One…

The Avios-earning credit cards from Chase — the British Airways Visa Signature^® Card, Aer Lingus Visa Signature^® Card, and Iberia Visa Signature^® Card — are offering the opportunity to earn a 100,000-Avios welcome bonus, but you have to do a…