Travel

Traveling with a partner to a faraway destination can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether it’s a city in the U.S. or another part of the world, each city has its own unique culture. Going on a date in…

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the 20th busiest U.S. airport, serving more than 32 million passengers in 2019. The airport is also a major hub for the country’s seventh-largest metropolitan area. PHL is the primary hub in the Northeast for…

Qatar Airways was only established in 1997, but it has grown an extensive flight route consisting of 83 countries, with more being launched every year. Consistently voted the world’s best airline in the yearly Skytrax awards, Qatar Airways is a…

Sunwing Airlines Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREEStandard carry-on bag: $25 Size and Weight Restrictions Lap Infant Carry-on Policy Stroller Check Policy Sunwing Checked Baggage Allowance Individual checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm) including…

New York City is one of the most iconic cities, not only in the U.S. but in the world. The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, Broadway shows, food, and fashion are just a few reasons why you should…

Thai Airways is the flag carrier of Thailand and was founded in 1960. A Star Alliance partner, this airline is one of the most highly regarded airlines in the industry, primarily through its sublime first class product. It has also…

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is Michigan’s busiest airport and is a major point for east-to-west U.S. flight connections. DTW is the third biggest hub for Delta Air Lines in terms of passenger numbers, and is a hub for…

With this series, the goal is to uncover which luxury Marriott hotels offer outstanding value on a cents-per-point basis. Both cash and points rates fluctuate depending on the time of the year, so the value you receive may be different…

As one of the big 3 hotel programs, Hilton Honors is impossible to ignore if you’re an award traveler. And if you’re a Hilton loyalist who’s saved up hundreds of thousands of Hilton Honors points, you may aspire to book…

Finnair has a variety of fare types for economy, and they usually include 1 or 2 checked bags, depending on the passenger’s luggage needs. If you plan to fly with more luggage than you get for free, be sure to…

Airline: Virgin Atlantic (VS) Aircraft: Airbus A350 (G-VLUX) Flight #: VS138 Route: John F. Kennedy International (JFK) > London Heathrow (LHR) Date: October 29, 2019 Duration: 6hrs 39min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 44 seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 9A Points…

Competition in the rideshare industry is heating up — and with that, the rideshare giants are looking for ways to retain loyal customers. Over the past year or so, we’ve seen rideshare companies like Lyft, Uber, and Via add subscription…

When the exact award availability that you’ve been waiting to open up for months finally does, you likely are going to want to book it right away. But unless you have a large stash of points with that airline or…

Best Western is a privately-held American hospitality franchise best known for its 4,500+ hotels around the world. Centrally headquartered in Phoenix, this chain of hotels is heavily concentrated within the U.S. — in fact, more than 2,000 of its hotels…

At Upgraded Points, we not only love travel, we love data, especially when it’s data about travel. Every time there’s a new set of data released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or similar administration, we can’t wait to dig…

Qantas Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREE for all passengers on domestic and international flights. Standard Carry-on All passengers on domestic flights and first, business, and premium economy passengers on international flights: Economy passengers on international flights: Lap Infant Carry-on…

Lyft has been a big player in the rideshare industry for a while, providing an alternative to traditional taxis, Uber, and other car-hailing services. It brands itself as a cheaper alternative to taxis and a friendlier alternative to Uber. Unlike…

You generally don’t hear much about the IHG One Rewards program, especially if you’re new to points and miles. While it gets less attention than Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and World of Hyatt, that’s no reason to write it off….

When you’re traveling, the 2 biggest pieces of your travel budget are usually transit and accommodation. Normally, people think of transit as airplane tickets, both international and domestic. However, many of us know that car rentals can make up a…

Royal Caribbean is a large cruise line offering mega-ship cruises across the globe. The company has been on the cutting edge of the cruise industry since it launched in 1969. Since then, it has continued to push the boundaries of…

With Hyatt luxury hotels, one thing is apparent: the value you get by booking expensive hotels with a relatively small number of points. That’s simply not the case with other luxury hotel brands. Trust us, we know. This article is…