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Southwest Airlines is unique in a lot of ways — they essentially don’t charge for baggage, they don’t charge change or cancellation fees — and they don’t assign seats. While Southwest started as a budget airline, it has since evolved…

IHG Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in England, is an established hotel brand dating back to the 1700s. The brand has nearly 6,000 hotels across over 100 countries, similar to the footprint you’ll find with the Hilton and Marriott brands. The…

Icelandair has a pretty standard baggage policy. Most fare types get 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on, however, Saga Premium Flex passengers get 2 pieces for checked and carry-on. Extra baggage is reasonably priced, but watch out for oversized luggage…

Airline: Jetstar (JQ) Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 (VH-VKE) Flight #: JQ37 Route: Sydney Airport (SYD) > Ngurah Rai International Airport – Denpasar (DPS) Date: November 1, 2019 Duration: 6hr 15min Cabin & Layout: Business, 21-seats, 2-3-2 config Seat(s): 3F Miles Used:…

Airline: Qantas Airways (QF) Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 (VH-QPF) Flight #: QF24 Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok (BKK) > Sydney Airport (SYD) Date: June 26, 2019 Duration: 9hrs 15min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 28-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 4K Miles Used:…

Creating a travel budget isn’t all about boring spreadsheets and searching for low budget bargains — a finely-crafted budget it is designed to maximize your total travel experience. Can You Afford to Travel? Let’s start out easy here. You may…

Airline delays. They can throw off important work meetings, long-awaited family get-togethers, and vacations. But did you know that you may be eligible for compensation due to these delays? That’s right! In certain circumstances — especially when flying in, to,…

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) served over 43 million passengers in 2021, and is the sixth busiest airport for passenger traffic in the U.S. It’s the second-largest hub for American Airlines after Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), with the airline operating around…

Being at the forefront of the move to 5G connectivity, Verizon is often referred to as one of the best carriers in the U.S. But how does the carrier compare to competitors like AT&T, T-Mobile, and newcomer Google Fi when…

American Express members who’ve been to one of the Centurion Lounge locations before are usually excited to see there is one available at an airport location they are flying through. These lounges offer complimentary food, beverages, Wi-Fi, a multitude of…

Update: This lounge has closed and been replaced by the Greenwich Lounge above gate 12. Eligible Flagship passengers have access to the nearby Chelsea Lounge and Soho Lounge above gate 14. American Airlines has a deep network of flights at…

Did you know that you can earn valuable points and status by booking work events at select hotel chains? It’s true — and you may be able to earn more points than you think. Nearly of the major hotel chains…

Delta Silver Medallion status is the lowest of the SkyMiles Medallion elite status tiers. Delta offers Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion, and Silver Medallion provides entry-level benefits to the basic frequent traveler. Most Delta elites are Silver Medallion, with…

So, you’ve decided you want to go on a cruise. Great news! But, do you know where to book it to get the best price? There’s no shortage of websites out there that can help you book a cruise. There…

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), or Sea-Tac, as it’s locally referred to, is the 11th busiest airport in the U.S. based on 2022 passenger numbers. Serving an average of 22 million passengers per year, it’s a busy airport considering it’s not…

With the emergence of flight search engines like Google Flights and Skyscanner, and OTAs like Expedia or Orbitz, the idea of needing to book through travel agency might like AAA Travel might seem like a thing of the past. But you…

At Upgraded Points, we’re a team of travelers. Some of us travel abroad multiple times per year, and some of us travel full-time. However, all of us have 1 thing in common: we need an international data plan to stay…

Delta’s Platinum Medallion status is the third-highest tier in the SkyMiles Medallion program. Silver is the entry-level, followed by Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Platinum Medallion truly opens up a wealth of benefits to the traveler and significantly increases perks over…

Ski holidays can be many things, but most of all they can be very cold. Depending on where you are going, and the time of year you are visiting, you can expect to need to layer up before you hit…

Going on holiday with your little one means finding the right equipment to make them feel at home, wherever they are. Travel cribs and bassinets give your baby somewhere safe and secure to sleep. This helps them to remain calm…

Airline: Lufthansa Aircraft: Boeing 747-830 (D-ABYK) Flight #: LH 423 Route: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Date: May 31, 2019 Duration: 6hrs 55min Cabin and Layout: 8 open first class suites in a 1-1 configuration…