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Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance which includes Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France, and other well-known airlines. It serves ~50 countries with its fleet of 160+ aircraft and has a hub at Incheon International Airport…

Emirates’ global network is the largest in the Middle East with a hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The first Emirates flight took to the sky in October 1985 with only 2 aircraft in its operations. Now, Emirates operates the…

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), often referred to as “America’s Friendliest Airport,” is the largest and busiest airport in Arizona. In 2019, over 46 million passengers passed through PHX, making it the 13th busiest airport in the U.S. If…

Everyone is always looking for the next hot spot for their vacation. Whether it’s a tropical beach to seek refuge from a frigid winter or looking for an opportunity to see some mountain scenery, there are nearly endless options for…

Marriott is one of the largest hotel groups in the world, with a portfolio of over 7,300 properties that participate in the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program. In this post, we will take a deep dive into Marriott Bonvoy’s elite status…

Hair straighteners and flat irons can help to kick unruly hair back into shape when it just won’t behave. Whether you want to eliminate frizz or create a whole new look, many of us simply could not be without our…

Renting a car is rarely a fun activity. For many of us, it means we’ll devote time to finding the right price, deciding which features to add, and debating the cost and need for extra car rental insurance. Thankfully, finding…

When planning your next trip within the U.S., you may not want to leave your 4-legged friend at home. Thankfully, with many train services now allowing small pets to be carried on board, there are alternative options to flying or…

The American Airlines frequent flyer program AAdvantage has 4 tiers that you can earn — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum — with each tier having more benefits than the preceding one. In this post, you’ll find information on the…

As many of us know already, it’s hard work to acquire the hundreds of thousands of points and miles required to plan a first class vacation. And many of these vacations involve flying to the countries that constitute the North…

When you think of private jets, you probably think multi-million dollar jets and thousands of dollars per flight hour. While this was once the case, a number of private jet startups that have popped up over the past few years….

Serving over 50 million passengers annually, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in Florida and sits at number 10 for the busiest airports in the U.S.¹ With its central position in Florida and proximity to some major leisure…

If there is 1 thing that I enjoy writing about here at Upgraded Points, it is family vacations to Walt Disney World — a destination that is always changing thanks to new rides, airline routes, hotel openings, strategies, and so…

Knowing the right time to purchase a flight can cause some travel anxiety. Of course, you want to buy at just the right time so you can get the best deal — but how in the world are you supposed…

The Wing, Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 1 of 4 lounges my fiancée and I visited while flying on Cathay Pacific First Class. Each lounge has its own distinct characteristics, which is a welcome breath…

The benefits of Hilton Honors hotel elite status are many. That upgraded room can be luxurious, the free breakfast buffet expansive, and the hotel executive lounge a quiet retreat for complimentary cocktails and culinary delights. To qualify for hotel elite…

Paris is arguably one of the most romantic cities in the world and one that is visited by over 7 million people annually. From the style and grandeur of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to the iconic landmarks of the Eiffel…

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (the national airline of the Netherlands) and Air France. KLM and Air France merged to form Air France-KLM Group back in 2004, and — shortly after this — combined…

No one wants to be in a position where you have to cancel your flight. Unfortunately, this is a reality that many of us will have to deal with at one point or another. If you find yourself in a…

Baggage fees continue to grow as a revenue source for U.S. airlines, which collected a record $5.1 billion in charges over the past year. In late 2018, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and others all raised the price…

Update: American Airlines previously offered e-500 mile upgrades to elite status passengers at several levels as a mechanism to provide upgrades on flights, both for elite passengers and companions. The e-500 mile upgrade system for elite passengers has been phased…