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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…

Note: The Orbitz Rewards Dining program ended August 14, 2020, and you can no longer earn Orbucks via dining out.  Do you like the idea of earning free hotel stays for your next vacation just by dining out? This article…

Update: As of June 2, 2020, the Hawaiian Airlines Shopping Mall has been discontinued.  Do you fly frequently with Hawaiian Airlines and love earning miles to put towards reward flights? Well, you can do this through your everyday online shopping with…

Ryanair does things a bit differently with its baggage policy.  As you’ll see below, Economy passengers booking a Standard or Flexi Plus fare pay for each piece of luggage, while Plus and Family Plus passengers have checked luggage included. It’s…

Etihad Airways gets a lot of attention for its outstanding premium cabin products and friendly onboard service. As one of the few carriers that flies directly from the U.S. to the Middle East, Etihad Airways has plenty to offer to…

Ah, Emirates! What a glorious airline. Look no further than Emirates if you want an airline with tons of bling and showiness. With a well-deserved reputation, it’s no wonder Emirates is probably the airline that pops into your head when…

United Airlines is one of the major U.S. airlines. MileagePlus, the United Airlines loyalty program, has several advantages over other airline rewards programs that can make it especially valuable for redeeming airline miles. These include no fuel surcharges on reward…

Lufthansa is not an award program most people think of when wanting to book an award flight. The inability to search for award flights without miles in your account and the fact that Lufthansa doesn’t partner with any transferable currencies…

Asiana Airlines is conveniently straightforward when it comes to baggage fees. The South Korea-based airline uses a weight allowance for domestic flights with no maximum number of items permitted, and a clear-cut piece allowance for all other routes. If you’re…

Forget about trendy backpacks or designer handbags: a money belt will help stop your dream adventure from turning into a cash-strapped, stranded nightmare. Money belts, stash belts, fanny packs — whatever you call them, these figure-hugging carry-alls can keep your…

Singapore Airlines is one of the world’s most beloved airlines. The iconic uniforms of Singapore Airlines flight attendants symbolize the airline’s exemplary customer service. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is also lauded as one of the best airports in the world,…

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…