Travel

Whether you want to update your Insta on the go or need to keep in touch with the office, losing your internet signal can be very frustrating. But it’s annoying (and can be unsafe) to rely on public Wi-Fi signals…

In this second post of the 2-part series on the value of Platinum Pro status, we’re going to analyze the value of perks you can use at the airport, fees and waivers, as well as alliance-wide benefits. This will include…

If you’re an award traveler, follow Upgraded Points closely, or are interested in aviation and credit card points, you’ve probably heard of ExpertFlyer. Planning trips with points and miles can be overwhelming, complicated, time-consuming, or all of the above. All…

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the most trafficked flights in the U.S.—and with so many airlines flying the route—it isn’t hard to redeem miles to fly between these 2 cities. But…

Hyatt is a Chicago-based company with more than 700 properties in 50+ countries. As mentioned in the World of Hyatt loyalty program overview, the company has many brands that range from full-service to timeshares. Hyatt is primarily known for its…

Airline: Cathay Pacific (CX) Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 (B-HLQ) Flight #: CX110 Route: Sydney (SYD) > Hong Kong (HKG) Date: May 9, 2019 Duration: 9hr 45min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 39-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 17A Miles Used: 85,000 Asia Miles…

Dopp kits are a man’s best friend when it comes to keeping toiletries and personal items organized on your next trip. Also referred to as toiletry bags, wash bags, bath bags, or even spit kits, these little hold-alls are often…

Platinum Pro is the second-highest public tier in the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. Executive Platinum is higher, and Platinum and Gold are the lower levels. Because there are so many Platinum Pro benefits, we will look at this in…

Marriott Bonvoy is arguably the Swiss Army knife of hotel rewards currencies. If you’ve only ever used it to book hotel stays within the Marriott portfolio, you might be satisfied but not necessarily thrilled. It’s notoriously hard to climb up Marriott…

Airline: Korean Air (KE) Aircraft: Airbus A380 Flight #: KE 12 Route: Los Angeles (LAX) > Seoul-Incheon (ICN) Date: April 11, 2019 Duration: 13 hours, 20 minutes Cabin & Layout: Korean Air first class, 12-seat capacity across 3 rows in a 1-2-1 configuration Seats:…

Orlando’s theme parks may be expensive, but you don’t have to empty your wallet to get there. Currently, 5 domestic airlines operate nonstop flights between these cities, giving travelers a number of ways to redeem miles to the theme park…

China Airlines is somewhat of a misnomer because of its name: this airline is actually the flag carrier of Taiwan. Geographically, Taiwan is an island state off of the coast of Southeast China and is technically a Chinese state —…

In our previous coverage of what United elite status is worth, we talked about the benefits of ticketing, fee waivers, and at-the-airport benefits (including those with Star Alliance). For this post, here’s a look at the perks and benefits surrounding…

If you are looking at award travel, there is a good chance that you may be flying on a Star Alliance airline. Star Alliance is the biggest airline alliance in the world, consisting of 26 different airlines. These include well-known…

When you’re miles from anywhere, a portable power bank can quickly become your very best friend. Giving an extra burst of battery life to your cell phone or iPad can keep you amused for longer, or more importantly, ensure that…

The United MileagePlus loyalty program has 4 public elite levels and 1 invitation-only level designed for super high-spending customers. Each of these status levels comes with a variety of benefits to help the frequent traveler, though each perk carries a…

Air China is one of the flag carriers of China, which is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. Plenty of people travel to China for business, but the tourist market for China is similarly gigantic. China doesn’t get…

A sleep mask is a perfect accessory for travelers who appreciate a little peace and quiet, wherever they may be. Inexpensive, easy to carry with you, and useful in a wide range of different circumstances, an eye or sleep mask…

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the busiest airports in the world, transporting over 79 million passengers in 2023. As a major connection hub for flights all over Europe, LHR has implemented efficient processes and transportation for airside flight…

TAP Portugal Overview TAP Portugal is the national airline of Portugal serving customers with flights across the world primarily out of its Lisbon (LIS) airport hub. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2005 joining other member airlines…

Germany is an incredible country filled with history, beautiful architecture, unique food, and of course delicious beer! In Berlin you’ll see the Berlin Wall, Munich is known for Oktoberfest, Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, Cologne has the…