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The U.S. has long had fewer protections for travelers. Unlike other countries, airlines have historically had a lot of leeway regarding refunds, flight cancellations, and what they owe to passengers. Now, a new Department of Transportation (DOT) ruling, effective as…

If you’ve been wondering whether to sign up for a Walmart+ membership, now may be the right time, especially since it is 50% off for a limited time! With Black Friday and the holidays right around the corner, this could…

World of Hyatt will reportedly manage the Margaritaville Beach Resort Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Let’s take a look at this exciting news! Margaritaville Resort Joining World of Hyatt Hyatt will reportedly bring the Margaritaville Beach Resort Cap Cana under its…

Thanks to recent operational changes, Virgin Atlantic will be sending its most modern aircraft — the Airbus A330-900neo — to more cities in the U.S., which is great news for flyers across the country. This aircraft boasts the airline’s most…

United Airlines has just announced changes to how flyers will qualify for elite status in its MileagePlus program in 2025. Unfortunately, elite status will now be harder to earn going forward, but United is also adding additional ways to earn…

Choosing the right cell phone plan can make a world of a difference when traveling. I learned this lesson the hard way during college, when I was still on a Verizon family plan and got charged $10 per day for…

Wyndham is leaning further into the extended stay segment with an agreement for 5 residence-style hotels in the U.S. Let’s look at this news and learn how you can book these new hotels with Wyndham points. Wyndham Residences Debut in…

World of Hyatt has historically had fewer all-inclusive options than rivals Marriott and Hilton. That has changed in recent years due to the acquisitions of AMR Collection and others. Now, the chain is expanding its all-inclusive segment through a partnership…

Spirit Airlines is a no-frills low-cost airline with little legroom in the back of the plane. Up front, it’s a different story. Spirit’s Big Front Seats are as large and comfortable as almost any other domestic seat you’ll find on…

Google Flights is one of the best ways to search for flights, no matter where you’re going. This is thanks to its many filters and ability to compare pricing across multiple websites. Now, Google has debuted new features, including seeing…

We were hyped a few weeks ago when United Airlines announced that it would be adding a handful of very unique routes to its network, including seasonal service from the U.S. to Greenland. While these flights have just gone on…

JetBlue has a current status match that can provide a great transition from your current airline loyalty. Now, that offer includes additional airlines. When the offer first launched, it only included Alaska, American, Delta, or United loyalists. Now, you also…

If you have travel plans that include the Caribbean and Latin America, here’s a Marriott Bonvoy sale that could help you get there with up to a 30% discount. This sale is good for stays of 4 or 7 nights…

There are certain things you can mark on your calendar because you know they’ll happen every year. Unfortunately, Alaska Airlines raising its lounge membership prices is among those annual trends. The airline quietly added a note about price increases on…

For a limited time, you’ll be able to cash in your Chase Ultimate Rewards points for an increased value on Apple purchases. Depending on which card you have and which offer you are targeted for, your points could be worth…

Marriott Bonvoy is once again offering its soft landing policy for elite status next year. If you do not achieve the requirements for elite status by the end of 2024 (for the 2025 program year), you’ll automatically be downgraded 1…

For years, the American Express^® Gold Card has been my preferred card for restaurant and supermarket purchases. Although other cards can provide bonus points or cash-back for grocery purchases, I still prefer using my Amex Gold card to earn quadruple the…

The American Express^® Business Gold Card is a favorite here at Upgraded Points, and for good reason. It’s an excellent business rewards card, but most importantly, it earns highly valuable American Express Membership Rewards points. The current public welcome bonus offer for the Amex…

I’ll freely admit I hate basic economy airfare, purely because I find airlines unbundling fares to be just another way to exploit the customer. That being said, I’m a part of the problem, because although I loathe the reasoning behind…

The AAdvantage^® Aviator^® Red World Elite Mastercard^® is an excellent card option for American Airlines flyers thanks to its many perks and benefits. The card now has a new public welcome offer that’s easy to get excited about, thanks to…

Porter Airlines, the Canadian airline based at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ), has announced its largest winter schedule. The airline says it will offer up to 180 daily flights to 34 destinations — including several in the U.S. Let’s take a…