Travel

We’ve recently returned from an incredible 2.5-week trip to England and Italy. This adventure was a long time in the making with quite a few moving parts, and certainly wasn’t our least-stressful trip to plan, but seeing it all come…

Update: Wow air has gone out of business. We’ve put together a general review of WOW air to give you a quick glance at the airline from a customer’s viewpoint. Since this isn’t an airline you hear about every day,…

Getting a great deal on a hotel room can save you hundreds of dollars. Sure, you can always reserve a hotel room on the hotel’s website, but is that the best way to do it? How about all of the…

Canceling a flight is never fun. Most airlines charge hefty change fees and offer little-to-no refund for a canceled flight. Thankfully, Southwest (my favorite airline for domestic and Caribbean travel) doesn’t charge any change or cancellation fees! Yep, you read that…

While Hyatt doesn’t have as many properties as Marriott or IHG, it does have some amazing hotels and a competitive award chart. It is also expanding aggressively, and its portfolio is growing quicker than ever before. Like other hotel brands,…

While the airports in the U.S. typically rank lower than many international airports for overall satisfaction and accessibility of public transit, there is still much to be said about the quality of U.S. airports. In fact, many studies show that…

If you are a frequent flyer of Southwest Airlines, you’ll want to know all the ways you can earn Rapid Rewards points. Earning points while doing something you have to do anyway is key to maximizing your earning potential. Did…

“I would love to use points for a flight, but I just don’t fly enough to earn the points I need.” Sound familiar? We hear this all the time from people who don’t travel enough to earn miles by flying…

The Cathay Pacific Asia Miles program offers members a ton of excellent ways to redeem miles. The program is more nuanced than many other well-known award programs, but this article will cover everything you need to know about redeeming your…

Want to upgrade your next American Airlines flight? If you’re not a top elite member of the American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flyer program, your chances may seem less than optimal. But you shouldn’t give up hope. Although upgrade demand is…

Amusement parks are popular all over the world, but nowhere more so than in North America. From small independent parks to world-renowned giants, including Walt Disney World Resort attractions and Universal Studios, North America’s best amusement parks offer thrills, entertainment,…

Air Canada Aeroplan has become a fan-favorite loyalty program over the years, thanks to its strong redemption opportunities with Star Alliance carriers and how easy it is to earn miles. The program has gone through significant changes in recent years,…

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The airline ticket upgrading process has become more complicated (and restrictive) on most airlines, but United’s upgrade process is often more convoluted than most others. There are multiple types of upgrades, a confusing maze of fare classes, priority hierarchy, and…

Asiana Airlines is one of South Korea’s 2 major airlines, along with Korean Air. The airline’s loyalty program, Asiana Club, offers the ability to earn and redeem miles on Asiana or its partners While it’s not the largest or most…

The Asiana Airlines Asiana Club program is one you may not be familiar with since Asiana is based in South Korea and only offers flights to a handful of U.S. cities. But the program offers excellent redemptions you should consider….

Searching for a flight can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many factors: dates, times, price, fare class, airline, and more. Even when you know exactly when and where you want to fly, where should you look for the…

Singapore Airlines receives rave reviews not only for their business class product but also for their premium products including Singapore Suites. If you’ve been wanting to fly in the Suites, but haven’t had the chance yet, this article is for…

This post outlines all of the Alaska Lounge locations, including detailed information on the exact airport location, hours, and general amenities. Additionally, you’ll find information on how to access these Alaska Lounges, including eligibility and day passes. You’ll also learn…

Delta Air Lines follows a fairly standard baggage policy regarding free carry-on bags. It charges average fees for flights within the U.S. or between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico and includes 1 to 2 bags in the base fare…

At Upgraded Points, we believe a well-packed carry-on bag is key to flying in (relative) comfort. Whether you’re on a quick 45-minute hop or a daunting 9-hour long haul, your essentials are what keep you covered. That’s why we’ve compiled…