Travel

Normally at Upgraded Points, you’ll find a lot of focus on long-haul destinations. This is our typical strategy because traveling in premium cabins on long-haul flights is usually much more expensive than doing so in economy, making these flights virtually…

New Zealand is on many travelers’ radars, and for good reason. It is known for its gorgeous scenery and rich indigenous Polynesian culture. The filming location of the popular “Lord of the Rings” series, New Zealand is undoubtedly one of…

Southwest is a favorite airline among many travelers because of its customer-friendly policies like free checked baggage, no change fees, and the Southwest Companion Pass. Its loyalty program, Southwest Rapid Rewards, is easy to use as well, making it a…

Basic Overview Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: A380 Flight #: SQ025, SQ231 Route: JFK > FRA > SIN > SYD Date: August 15, 2018 Duration: 21hr 35min (7hr 35mins, 12hr 10 mins, 7hrs 40 mins) Cabin & Layout: Singapore Suites, 12-seat capacity on the lower deck,…

America is home to many large airports, from John F. Kennedy in New York City to Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta. These airports serve as main hubs for big carriers such as United, American, Delta, and JetBlue. But with the rise of…

The Maldives is considered one of the most sought-after luxury vacation destinations in the world. Made up of more than 1,000 coral islands, the Maldives is a tropical archipelago located in the Indian Ocean. With its incredible white sand beaches,…

When Etihad rolled out The Apartments, it took first class flying to the next level. Considered by many to be the best first class experience in the world, The Apartments on the Etihad A380s defined luxury flying. If you’re planning…

If you’re planning on traveling internationally from the U.S., you will need to be in possession of a valid passport book or card in your name. Most of us like to be prepared well in advance and hold a valid…

Considered a leader among U.S. legacy carriers, Delta Air Lines has developed a wonderful premium cabin product in Delta One. Currently, you can fly Delta One to over 60 international destinations.  While Delta One it’s not a true first-class product…

Note: As a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, JAL is currently experiencing many restrictions on airspace and may temporarily suspend flights to/from Europe. Japan Airlines (JAL) is Japan’s original and oldest international airline. It maintains its international hubs at Tokyo-Narita…

Regardless of the airline, having elite status can make travel more comfortable (and certainly less stressful). Some travelers value elite status so much, they go to great lengths to keep it and are devastated if they ever have to give…

If you’re like a lot of travelers, you might have a favorite airline you usually travel with. Or maybe you’ve collected plenty of points and miles to make a reward booking you’ve been waiting for, but aren’t sure where to…

Asiana Airlines Overview Asiana Airlines’ frequent flyer program is called Asiana Club, and its airline miles are called Asiana miles. Asiana Airlines is one of the 2 major airlines based in South Korea, with Korean Air being the other. Asiana…

Singapore Airlines Overview Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer program is called KrisFlyer, and it’s one of the most utilized programs for premium travel. The airline continually receives accolades for not only its ultra-premium products like Singapore Suites, but also its business…

ANA Overview ANA’s loyalty program is called Mileage Club, and the miles you earn are called Mileage Club miles. Miles can be earned by flying on ANA, Star Alliance, and partner airline flights. You can also earn ANA miles by…

Airline: Qatar Airways (QR) Aircraft: Airbus A380 Flight #: QR 909 Route: Sydney (SYD) > Doha (DOH) Date: May 8, 2017 Duration: 14hr 50min Cabin & Layout: Qatar First Class, 1-2-1. Total of 8 seats. Seat: 1A Miles Used: 155,000 Asia…

What’s not to like about having elite status with an airline? Travel becomes less stressful when you can board the plane early, have priority seating, and be able to access dedicated service if things go wrong during your trip. If…

Flights used to be much less entertaining. If you wanted to watch a movie, you had to hope there would be one playing during your flight at the time you wanted to watch it. If you wanted to listen to…

India might be high on your travel bucket list if you’re a travel enthusiast. From jungle safaris to historic religious temples to inexpensive food, India has something to offer everyone. India’s diverse languages, customs, music, architecture, and food draw travelers…

More and more, brides and grooms are opting to forego a wild night out to celebrate their last night of being single. Instead, they plan exciting weekend getaways with their closest friends. These trips still include the wild antics, but…

Booking.com is an online travel agency (OTA) that offers flights, car rentals, attractions, and airport taxis, but its strength is in booking multiple types of accommodations. In addition to traditional hotels, it offers access to book almost any type of…