Airlines

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight #: JL 61 Route: Los Angeles (LAX) > Tokyo-Narita (NRT) Date: November 7, 2018 Duration: 11 hr 45 min Cabin & Layout: Japan Airlines Business Class, 49-seat capacity across 7 rows, 2-3-2 Seats: 5G (mini-cabin) Miles Used: 60,000 American…

Airline: Virgin Australia (VA) Aircraft: Boeing 777 (VH-VOZ) Flight #: VA 1 Route: Sydney (SYD) > Los Angeles (LAX) Date: October 17, 2018 Duration: 13hr 08min Cabin & Layout: “The Business,” 37 seats, 1-2-1 Seat(s): 5A Miles Used: 95,500 Velocity…

Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest low-cost carrier, but it does not have any airline partners. This means the points you earn for its Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program are only redeemable on Southwest flights. So, how fast can you…

United Airlines has one of the most popular frequent flyer programs in the U.S., and there are some great ways to earn United miles for award flights. In fact, the number of ways to earn miles with the United MileagePlus…

There’s no doubt you know United Airlines (and may have even flown with them before), but are you aware of their different fare types, the ins and outs of their baggage allowances, and all of their extra fees/add-ons? What about…

Cathay Pacific is an airline that I personally get super excited about. The Hong Kong-based carrier is known for providing some of the best flights in the industry. With such a rich heritage coming from the tiny sovereignty of Hong…

So you are ready to book your next vacation. You might be wondering what website to use to get the best deal. Of course you will probably check popular online travel agencies like Expedia, Hotwire, or Orbitz. But did you…

Garuda Indonesia has a very generous free checked luggage allowance across all cabin classes, right up to 110 pounds (50 kg) for first class passengers. For most destinations, Garuda works on a weight system, so you can take as many…

Here at Upgraded Points, we often get questions about the best routes to fly on a particular airline. Singapore Airlines is definitely an aspirational airline with fantastic service, great business and first class seats, and solid award availability. In addition,…

American Airlines is one of the most well-known airlines in the world. Its AAdvantage loyalty program is also well-received thanks to the value of American Airlines miles. The AAdvantage program has undergone significant changes over the years, including an entirely…

After recent devaluations, the American Airlines AAdvantage program can provide value, but only if you know where to look. Intuitively, you’d think it would be beneficial to use your miles for domestic American flights, but unfortunately, that’s not the case….

Many people earn elite status with United Airlines every year. Some road warriors might even earn United MileagePlus Premier 1K, the highest status level available to most travelers. However, an unpublished tier with United tops them all: United Global Services….

If you fly frequently with All Nippon Airways (ANA), then you’ll be pleased to know you can earn more ANA Mileage Club Miles with just a click before shopping online. Read on to find out how to earn these extra…

The United MileagePlus program has a couple of good things going for it: It doesn’t pass on fuel surcharges to award tickets, and you can use United miles to book award flights with its Star Alliance partners (the largest airline…

Many hard-working people have a goal in life of someday becoming a millionaire, but many travelers I know aspire to a far different numerical achievement: to become a Million Miler. But is achieving Million Miler status even worth the time,…

Korean Air Overview Korean Air is one of the 2 major South Korean airlines, the other being Asiana Airlines. The airline operates out of 2 hubs in Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport, and is a founding member of…

Virgin Atlantic Overview Virgin Atlantic was founded in the mid-1980s by legendary entrepreneur Richard Branson. The airline’s loyalty program is called Flying Club, and it operates from 2 hubs in London (Heathrow and Gatwick) and one hub in Manchester. Virgin…

We’re sure you’re more than familiar with American Airlines, considering it’s the world’s largest airline — but this handy review brings together all the information you might need when considering flying with them. Maybe you need to know about the…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight #: JL 62 Route: Tokyo-Narita (NRT) > Los Angeles (LAX) Date: November 18, 2018 Duration: 10 hr 10 min Cabin & Layout: Japan Airlines first class, 8-seat capacity across 2 rows, 1-2-1 Seats: 1G Miles Used: 80,000 American…

Alaska Airlines began offering flights from Anchorage, Alaska in 1932. Today, the airline offers flights to over 115 destinations across U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Costa Rica and is part of the Oneworld alliance and partnered with many other airlines operating…

This is the shopping portal for Virgin Atlantic fans. With just a few extra clicks, you’ll earn bonus Virgin Points for shopping online. It’s as simple as that! Read on for information on how to get the most from the…