Travel

Qantas, Australia’s largest domestic and international airline, carries passengers to more than 90 destinations around the world. A founding member of the Oneworld alliance, its main hub is located at Sydney Airport. The third oldest airline in the world, Qantas provides international…

Situated west of Great Britain, Ireland is an island in western Europe with its capital located in Dublin. The country is home to delicious Guinness beer and incredible medieval castles. Ireland is nicknamed “Emerald Isle” due to its green landscape…

UPDATE: Alitalia ceased operations in 2021 and the MilleMiglia program ended in January 2023. Alitalia’s frequent flyer program, MilleMiglia, has been subject to devaluations over the years, oftentimes huge ones at that. Alitalia is a SkyTeam alliance member. The Italian…

While Singapore Airlines might not be the first airline you think of when earning miles and points, its loyalty program, KrisFlyer, is worth looking at. You can use KrisFlyer miles to fly many airlines, including Star Alliance carriers like United…

The luggage you use for your annual vacation to the sun, a weekend away, or longer adventures in faraway places is almost as important as the belongings you take with you. Whether you choose to check your luggage or carry…

Finding out that you need to cancel the flight you were looking forward to can really cause quite a headache, especially when you realize that you may need to pay extra fees to do so! If you find yourself in…

Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance which includes Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France, and other well-known airlines. It serves ~50 countries with its fleet of 160+ aircraft and has a hub at Incheon International Airport…

Emirates’ global network is the largest in the Middle East with a hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The first Emirates flight took to the sky in October 1985 with only 2 aircraft in its operations. Now, Emirates operates the…

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), often referred to as “America’s Friendliest Airport,” is the largest and busiest airport in Arizona. If you’re flying to or from PHX, this useful guide will tell you all you need to know about…

Everyone is always looking for the next hot spot for their vacation. Whether it’s a tropical beach to seek refuge from a frigid winter or looking for an opportunity to see some mountain scenery, there are nearly endless options for…

Marriott is one of the largest hotel groups in the world, with a portfolio of over 7,300 properties that participate in the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program. In this post, we will take a deep dive into Marriott Bonvoy’s elite status…

Hair straighteners and flat irons can help to kick unruly hair back into shape when it just won’t behave. Whether you want to eliminate frizz or create a whole new look, many of us simply could not be without our…

Renting a car is rarely a fun activity. For many of us, it means we’ll devote time to finding the right price, deciding which features to add, and debating the cost and need for extra car rental insurance. Thankfully, finding…

When planning your next trip within the U.S., you may not want to leave your 4-legged friend at home. Thankfully, with many train services now allowing small pets to be carried on board, there are alternative options to flying or…

The American Airlines frequent flyer program AAdvantage has 4 tiers that you can earn — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum — with each tier having more benefits than the preceding one. In this post, you’ll find information on the…

As many of us know already, it’s hard work to acquire the hundreds of thousands of points and miles required to plan a first class vacation. And many of these vacations involve flying to the countries that constitute the North…

When you think of private jets, you probably think multi-million dollar jets and thousands of dollars per flight hour. While this was once the case, a number of private jet startups that have popped up over the past few years….

Serving over 50 million passengers annually, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in Florida and sits at No. 10 for the busiest airports in the U.S. With its central position in Florida and proximity to major leisure attractions…

If there is 1 thing that I enjoy writing about here at Upgraded Points, it is family vacations to Walt Disney World — a destination that is always changing thanks to new rides, airline routes, hotel openings, strategies, and so…

Knowing the right time to purchase a flight can cause some travel anxiety. Of course, you want to buy at just the right time so you can get the best deal — but how in the world are you supposed…

The Wing, Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 1 of 4 lounges my fiancée and I visited while flying on Cathay Pacific First Class. Each lounge has its own distinct characteristics, which is a welcome breath…