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With the Aeroplan eStore from Air Canada, you can earn bonus miles from your everyday online shopping. Read on to find out how to log in and navigate the eStore to maximize those valuable bonus miles! How to Log In…

In order to safely transport your laptop from place to place, you need a protective vessel that not only works hard to keep your tech safe but is also comfortable to carry around with you. Backpacks are the preferred bag…

Japan Airlines Overview Similar to South Korean-based Korean Air, Japan Airlines operates out of two major airports. In Japan, Japan Airlines and ANA are the two major airlines that operate out of the Narita and Haneda airports. While ANA is…

The infamous “Basic Economy” can be a daunting ticket purchase for some flyers who may not know what is or isn’t included. Introduced to combat against low-cost carriers, American Airlines’ Basic Economy fare class does come with many restrictions —…

Qatar Airways is a Middle Eastern airline that flies nonstop to several destinations across the world, including numerous U.S. airports: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Many people appreciate that…

Japan Airlines (JAL) has a well-deserved reputation for having some of the best first and business class products in the world. Its premium cabin products are undoubtedly the best way to fly to Japan with points and miles. There are…

The Qantas Shopping online portal is a handy resource for earning extra Qantas Points for your Frequent Flyer account. It’s really simple to use — you just need to remember to click through from the shopping portal each time you…

Carrying a water bottle means you’ll always have access to a cool drink when you need it while feeling good about reducing your carbon footprint with every step you take! Here are our top recommendations for the best water bottles…

Global Entry is an expedited screening program for people entering the U.S. from a foreign country. It essentially prescreens participants for major red flags and criminal history to judge whether or not they’d be a risk entering the U.S. from…

When you think of compact action cameras that can be used virtually anywhere, it’s the GoPro brand that usually springs to mind. Synonymous with epic Instagram posts and daredevil, adrenaline-fueled videos that fly around social media, you could almost believe…

Airport lounges — what’s so special about them anyway? For starters, airport lounges are great for removing most of the stress of air travel and making it an all-around more pleasurable experience. Excellent food and cocktails in a comfortably sumptuous…

Frequently named “Best U.S. Airline” by many awards that passengers vote on themselves (including Condé Nast Traveller, Kayak, etc.), Alaska Airlines provides great service and has a very loyal customer base. If you’re looking to fly Alaska for a future…

Southwest Airlines has been flying to Hawaii since March 2019. After lots of initial anticipation about how many routes the airline would operate, it has settled on a small, but mighty, set of daily flights to Hawaii from multiple cities…

At Upgraded Points, we get a lot of questions about which are the “best” first class airlines. While there’s no objective answer that will please all travelers, we believe it’s worthwhile to create a list of our favorites. This list…

American Airlines’ ConciergeKey status is the holy grail for any frequent AA flyer. It’s the top tier in its AAdvantage program, given only to those who spend more money than almost any other consumers. The perks are exclusive, the hype…

Air France, the flag carrier of France, has some very intriguing products from an aviation perspective — and there’s no question that it’s one of the top ways to fly to Europe. The program has a combined loyalty program with KLM…

The Harry Potter© books spawned a series of movies, multiple theme parks, and — most importantly — a widespread community of passionate fans. Within the fictional stories you’ll find characterizations of the four houses of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and…

PS LAX (formerly known as The Private Suite) has made headlines for months now, and it seems that the hype is only getting stronger and stronger. Since Los Angeles is home to Hollywood celebrities, ultra-rich business people, and other important frequent…

If you travel frequently, chances are you’ve encountered an event that could have been less stressful and less expensive if you’d purchased travel insurance. Perhaps it was that cruise you booked but couldn’t take due to your broken ankle. Or…

Delta Air Lines is one of the oldest U.S. carriers and certainly one of the most respected. If you’re considering flying with Delta, then keep on reading this review, which covers all aspects of Delta’s service and operations. You can…

If you’re earning Free Spirit points with Spirit Airlines, did you know that you can earn them even when you’re dining out? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Just join the Free Spirit Dining program, and you can…