Airlines
![JetBlue Airbus A321 Mint Business Class 2024 Review [JFK to LAX]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JetBlue-Mint-A321-seats.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
JetBlue Airbus A321 Mint Business Class 2024 Review [JFK to LAX]
Airline: JetBlueAircraft: Airbus A321Flight #: B6223Route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Date: March 11, 2024Duration: 6 hours, 31 minutesCabin and Layout: Mint business class; staggered 2-2 and 1-1 layoutSeat: 3D (aisle)Cost: $767.91 JetBlue Mint,…
![Condor Airbus A330-900neo Business Class Review [FRA to JFK]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Condor-A330-900neo-plane-parked-at-gate-FRA.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Condor Airbus A330-900neo Business Class Review [FRA to JFK]
Airline: CondorAircraft: Airbus A330-900neoFlight #: DE2016Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Date: March 11, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 50 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 30 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 5F (aisle)Cost: 55,000 Alaska Airlines miles + $177 in taxes and fees Famous for its striped…
![How To Get Frontier Airlines Elite Status (Is It Worth It?)](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Frontier-Emmitt-the-Golden-Cheeked-Warbler.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
How To Get Frontier Airlines Elite Status (Is It Worth It?)
Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier that operates routes to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. When you fly on Frontier, you pay a discounted fare for your ticket, but anything above and beyond…
![My Experience on Delta’s Eclipse Flight From Dallas to Detroit: Worth It?](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Climbing-the-Cosmos-Close-Up.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
My Experience on Delta’s Eclipse Flight From Dallas to Detroit: Worth It?
A total solar eclipse is something that doesn’t reach the continental U.S. very often. When this year’s eclipse was announced for April 8, 2024, Delta Air Lines worked to launch 2 exclusive eclipse viewing flights. These special flights were publicly…
![What It’s Like Flying PLAY Airlines Short-Haul From Iceland [March 2024 Review]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Play-airline-Iceland-Airbus-321neo.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
What It’s Like Flying PLAY Airlines Short-Haul From Iceland [March 2024 Review]
These days, it seems like new airlines are popping up all the time. There are new low-cost and ultra-low-cost players in Southeast Asia, Europe, regional U.S. markets, and even Iceland. Such is the case with PLAY Airlines, based out of…
![Fifth Freedom Flights: What They Are and How To Book Them [2024]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Emirates-777-300.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Fifth Freedom Flights: What They Are and How To Book Them [2024]
If you’ve heard the term “fifth freedom flight,” you might have scratched your head and wondered what it meant. Fifth freedom flights transport passengers between 2 countries other than the airline’s home country. These routes are permitted as long as the aircraft starts…
![The Ultimate Guide To Flying Alaska Airlines With Kids [2024]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Alaska-Airlines-Family.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
The Ultimate Guide To Flying Alaska Airlines With Kids [2024]
Alaska Airlines is a Seattle-based airline often rated one of the best family-friendly U.S. airlines. The airline’s hubs are located along the West Coast and Anchorage, Alaska, making it ideal for West Coast travelers. Families can enjoy a comfortable travel…
![Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Business Class Review [JFK to HND]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Japan-Airlines-Airbus-A350-1000.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Business Class Review [JFK to HND]
Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000Flight #: JL5Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)Date: February 21, 2024Duration: 14 hours, 15 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 54 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 5D and 5G (middle seats)Cost: 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + $5.60…
![How To Upgrade Your Etihad Flight With Miles and Cash [2024]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8552.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
How To Upgrade Your Etihad Flight With Miles and Cash [2024]
It’s very common for people to want to buy a cheap economy ticket and then upgrade their ticket using miles. After all, who wouldn’t want to move up from an uncomfortable middle seat in economy to a lie-flat seat in…
![What It’s Like Flying Air Europa Short-Haul in Europe [February 2024 Review]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Air-Europa-Boeing-737-800-parked-at-Madrid-MAD.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
What It’s Like Flying Air Europa Short-Haul in Europe [February 2024 Review]
If you’re like me, you’ve seen Air Europa’s name multiple times as a member of the SkyTeam alliance and wondered more about it. However, I had never flown the Spanish airline until recently. After booking my flights, I had the…
![Here’s Where You Can Fly Etihad’s Exquisite Airbus A380 Superjumbo Jet](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Etihad-A380-Taxi.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Here’s Where You Can Fly Etihad’s Exquisite Airbus A380 Superjumbo Jet
During the initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines worldwide quickly began pulling their gigantic Airbus A380s out of service. Demand for flying was at historic lows, and there was no need for the largest commercial jet ever created to…
![Gulf Air Airbus A321neo Business Class Review [CMB to MLE]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gulf-Air-A321neo-business-class-seats.jpeg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Gulf Air Airbus A321neo Business Class Review [CMB to MLE]
Airline: Gulf Air (GF)Aircraft: Airbus A321neoFlight #: GF145Route: Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)Date: December 2, 2023Duration: 1 hour and 7 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 2-2Seat: 1ACost: $339 Gulf Airlines is one of several carriers that operates a fifth freedom…
![Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Business Class Review [SFO to HND]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Japan-Airlines-777-300er-business-class-cabin-2.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Business Class Review [SFO to HND]
Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: JL1Route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND)Date: February 24, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 25 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 49 seats, 2-3-2 configuration (JAL Sky Suites)Seat: 12KCost: 60,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage…
![SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-300 Economy Class Review [DOH to CMB]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SriLankan-DOH-CMB-A330-300-on-arrival.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-300 Economy Class Review [DOH to CMB]
Airline: SriLankan Airlines (UL)Aircraft: Airbus A330-300Flight #: UL218Route: Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)Date: February 8, 2024Duration: 4 hours, 45 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 2-4-2Seat: 27DCost: 13,000 British Airways Avios + $114.65 in fees Sri Lanka is a popular holiday destination from my home…
![TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR-neo Business Class Review [EWR to LIS]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TAP-Air-Portugal-A321LR-neo-plane-at-Newark.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR-neo Business Class Review [EWR to LIS]
Airline: TAP Air PortugalAircraft: Airbus A321LR-neoFlight #: TP204Route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)Date: February 19, 2024Duration: 6 hours, 14 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 16 seats in a staggered 2-2 and 1-1 configurationSeat: 1C…
![United Airlines Boeing 777-200 Economy Plus Review [LAX to IAD]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/United-Boeing-777-200-economy-seats-in-front-cabin.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
United Airlines Boeing 777-200 Economy Plus Review [LAX to IAD]
Airline: United Airlines (UA)Aircraft: Boeing 777-200Flight #: UA2032Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)Date: February 4, 2024Duration: 4 hours, 40 minutesCabin and Layout: Premium economy class (Economy Plus), 3-4-3Seat: 41GCost: $168.90 To commemorate completing my goal of visiting every country, I had an…
![How To Buy Avianca LifeMiles and Get the Best Value in 2024](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Avianca-A319.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
How To Buy Avianca LifeMiles and Get the Best Value in 2024
Buying points and miles is generally not a great idea. But there are times when purchasing miles represents great value — and, in some cases, can potentially save you a lot of money. When it comes to travel rewards, a…
![Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Signature Class Review [FRA to YUL]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Air-canada-business-class-seat-wide.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Signature Class Review [FRA to YUL]
Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: AC845Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)Date: February 13, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 10 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 30 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 8KCost: 63,000 Avianca LifeMiles or $5,657 cash…
![The Ultimate Guide To Flying Spirit Airlines With Kids [2024]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Spirit-flight-attendant-with-family.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
The Ultimate Guide To Flying Spirit Airlines With Kids [2024]
The ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is both beloved and loathed. Despite the headache of having to pay for each amenity, Spirit continues to be the airline of choice for many, including families. Ticket prices are often favorable, and with a…
![Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Upper Class Review … With a Toddler [LAX to LHR]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toddler-Flying-Virgin-Upper-Class-Seat.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Upper Class Review … With a Toddler [LAX to LHR]
Airline: Virgin Atlantic (VS)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: VS142Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)Date: May 6, 2023Duration: 10 hours, 20 minutesCabin and Layout: Upper Class, 31 seats, 1-1-1 configurationSeat: 1GCost: 135,000 Virgin Points (plus $2,000…
![Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Business Class Review [JFK to FRA]](https://upgradedpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Singapore-BUSINESS-CLASS-SEAT-777-300er.jpg?auto=webp&disable=upscale&width=1200)
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Business Class Review [JFK to FRA]
Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: SQ25Route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Date: February 7, 2024Duration: 7 hours, 35 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 48 seats, 1-2-1 configuration (2 cabins)Seat: 15D (bulkhead)Cost: 60,000 Aeroplan points…