Travel

Airline: Turkish Airlines (TK) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 (TC-LLA) Flight #: TK66 Route: Istanbul Airport (IST) > Ngurah Rai International-Bali (DPS) Date: October 31, 2019 Duration: 12hrs 50min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 30-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 8A Miles Used: 71,000…

In the realm of points travel, people often brag about booking “free travel.” Unless you’re booking a ticket through the Chase Travel Portal, for example, you’re probably not going to get an outright free ticket. When you use points to…

Becoming a green traveler can make a massive difference to the way you see the world, and the impact you have when traveling through it. Even small and subtle adjustments can reduce your footprint and help protect the environments we…

For over 100 years, Samsonite has been well-known for offering upscale luggage at affordable prices. As one of the biggest names in the leisure and luggage marketplace, Samsonite can cater to your luggage needs with small toiletry bags, large suitcases,…

Mediterranean Shipping Company has been in business since 1970. It started as a cargo shipping company and branched off into the world of passenger cruises in 1988 with its MSC Cruises division. Today, MSC is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise…

It’s an unfortunate reality that, sometimes, things do not go as planned and we’re forced to cancel or make changes to things we are looking forward to. This can be especially rough when canceling a vacation because, not only do…

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) forces us indoors, we’ve turned to all types of activities to keep ourselves occupied and uplifted. But all those TV shows and movies still tell a story of a not-so-distant past; one where we could see our…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shaken the world, and especially the travel industry, to its core. Things you may take for granted, like hopping on a plane to see family or even going to the local park with your children,…

From everyone at Upgraded Points, we truly hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has created unprecedented times in our world, and travel isn’t something that 99% of us are remotely thinking about, and…

As the whole world deals with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may wonder what to do about your upcoming flights. While travel isn’t effectively off-limits as it was in 2020, border restrictions are constantly changing along with the state…

Need to look your best while you are away? Crinkled and creased clothing will not impress if you are headed to a business meeting, conference, wedding, or other occasion. A travel steamer will help you to breathe new life into…

The ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed daily life and put a halt to many travel plans. If you have a hotel stay that’s been affected by COVID-19, you may be wondering what your options are as…

Sometimes things happen that are outside of your control and you are forced to cancel that vacation that you were very much looking forward to. Unfortunately, your sadness of having to cancel the trip can quickly turn into frustration when…

Before my wife and I had kids, our travel concerns were primarily based on where we wanted to go and how cheap we could get there. Things like car seats, in-room microwaves, airplane bassinets, and even extra travel insurance never…

It’s an unprecedented time in our society right now, with the spread of COVID-19 affecting all aspects of daily life. And unfortunately, the virus pandemic is also putting a lot of travel plans on hold. The cruise industry has been…

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries all around the world are temporarily halting all non-essential travel across their borders. But what is considered non-essential travel, and how will these new restrictions impact us here in the U.S.? What…

There are a lot of choices when it comes to travel insurance companies, so narrowing your selection to those that have a solid financial rating, offer products that provide good value, and receive high customer ratings should be baseline criteria….

In recent weeks, the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to worldwide repercussions. Businesses have been forced to shut down, citizens have been encouraged to quarantine themselves for the foreseeable future, and the stock market has taken a massive…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread as worldwide cases have now topped 300,000, due in part to increased testing. With concerns over containing the virus and its spread, travel warnings have been issued and travel is down across the world….

When life happens and you need to cancel a flight, we all know that the process can be both expensive and frustrating. If you have booked your flight with WestJet and need to cancel, you’re in the right place. Here’s…

What happens if you injure yourself while traveling? Have a delayed flight that causes you to miss the first stop on your cruise? Has your baggage been lost or stolen? Travel insurance can help you recover from all of these…