Travel

Traveling with your whole family can be overwhelming. Even though it gets easier the more you do it, you’ll run into challenges any time you travel with kids. Being prepared is one of the best things you can do to…

Delta Air Lines‘ loyalty points program, Delta SkyMiles, is often overlooked because it doesn’t have an award chart, which makes the number of miles needed for an award flight ambiguous. Once you get a handle on the trends in award…

The Southwest Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program offers some outstanding redemptions for travel around the U.S. and international locations. While these redemptions are a good value on their own, you get the greatest value when redeemed with the Southwest Companion Pass. If…

Hilton Honors Overview Hilton has branded its loyalty program as Hilton Honors (formerly Hilton HHonors). Hilton Honors offers an array of customizable points earning and hotel benefits that let you choose what is important to you for each stay. Joining…

Alaska Airlines Overview Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is an award-winning program that is valued by travelers for a couple of reasons. Frequent flyer miles are earned based on miles flown rather than dollars spent, and premium cabin awards are redeemable on…

United Airlines has standardized almost its entire long-haul fleet with the Polaris business class and opened several Polaris lounges dedicated exclusively to passengers flying its flagship product. Updated Polaris cabins, offering direct aisle access to all window seats, are now…

Southwest Airlines Overview While Southwest started as a budget airline, today it’s one of the largest U.S. airlines. Southwest has continued to expand its offerings with flights to Hawaii and several popular international destinations, including Mexico, Central America, and the…

High-value redemptions are available with all of the transferable point programs. You’ll have many options when redeeming points or miles from Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy. The…

We all know that Upgraded Points is one of the best sites for many different types of travel knowledge. 🙂 Whether you want to learn how to earn miles and points, how to use them for travel, or the details…

Every airline has its own set of fees and conditions for canceling or changing your award flights (or not — thank you, Southwest!). We’ve outlined detailed fees and restrictions for canceling or changing award flights with many popular airlines. Below…

When you’re traveling and need to use the internet, it’s nice to know how and where to find it. And if you’d like to avoid using a public Wi-Fi network at the airport and would like to access high-speed Wi-Fi,…

Changing or canceling flights is probably not your idea of a good time. Who wants to cancel a flight, especially if it’s supposed to take you on a vacation? But when plans change, knowing your options for updating flight plans…

Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the major transferrable points programs and a favorite among many travelers. Points are easy to earn and can be transferred to many different hotel and airline partners. But you can also book travel directly…

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is Hertz’s loyalty program, which is like a frequent flyer program for rental cars. It’s free to join, and you can use it to earn free car rentals. This guide explains what you need to know…

I’m guessing you’ve heard of Hotwire, the Online Travel Agency (OTA) that’s been around for quite a while as one of the go-to sites for online travel searches. But how does Hotwire really work, and are you getting the best…

If you’ve ever been shopping for international flights, you may have noticed the exorbitant fees and fuel surcharges that accompany a British Airways ticket. You could end up spending hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars on these additional…

Temples, palaces, bullet trains, skiing, and gourmet restaurants are just a slice of what awaits you in Japan. From its capital in Tokyo to Okinawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Sapporo, Japan offers several cities worth visiting — especially if you can…

Tokyo is a world unto itself, and it’s an absolute must-see for any travel lover. Soak in the traditional Japanese culture, learn about modern life in the city, and people-watch until your head spins! Tokyo has it all: from hole-in-the-wall…

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, and it’s not hard to see why. The history, the romance, and the “je ne sais quoi” of it all makes the City Of Light the perfect destination for…

Today you’ll learn how to easily earn extra miles for many of your dining purchases for no additional cost or work. It’s called SkyMiles Dining, a program put on by Delta and managed through the Rewards Network. Delta’s SkyMiles Dining…

Flight delays and cancellations are regular occurrences in air travel. When one or the other happens, it’s important to understand your rights and what compensation you are entitled to as a result of a delay or cancellation. The U.S. and…