Travel

The Edit by Chase Travel (formerly the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection from Chase) is a collection of high-end properties around the world that offer exclusive benefits to select Chase cardmembers. In this post, we’ll show you all of the…

Cape Air includes a standard carry-on and a personal item, but depending on the aircraft, you may not be able to store your items in the cabin due to restricted space. Checked luggage is included in the ticket for flights…

Norwegian Cruise Line has been around since 1966. Since that time, it’s grown to be one of the largest cruise lines in the world. It has been an innovator in the cruise industry by being the first cruise line to…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ)Aircraft: Airbus A350 (DQ-FAI)Flight #: FJ911Route: Nadi International Airport (NAN) > Sydney Airport (SYD)Date: December 13, 2019Duration: 4hr 30minCabin & Layout: Economy Class, 301-seats, 3-3-3 configSeat(s): 52AMiles Used: 50,000 Alaska Miles + $211.90 in taxes, including the…

Marriott Bonvoy elite members appreciate 2 things, among many, about the Marriott Bonvoy program — the hotels’ global footprint and unique properties. Knowing that you can find a hotel no matter where you travel brings peace of mind for leisure…

Brightline is the only privately owned intercity rail system in the U.S., currently running trains between West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. The service opened in 2018 to much fanfare and is much different than other train lines in…

In this industry of aviation, credit card points, travel, and airline miles, you’ll often be able to book a flight for 10 different prices using 10 different miles. At first glance, it may make the most sense to use whatever…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ) Aircraft: Airbus A350 (DQ-FAI) Flight #: FJ910 Route: Sydney Airport (SYD) > Nadi International Airport (NAN) Date: December 10, 2019 Duration: 3hr 45min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 33-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 20A Miles Used: 50,000…

South African Airways is the state-owned flag carrier airline of South Africa. Although they were founded in 1934, they haven’t actually expanded their route network aggressively. The government of South Africa has experienced numerous regime changes over the years, which…

There are a ton of online travel agencies (OTAs) out there. Websites like Orbitz, Priceline, AmexTravel.com, and Costco Travel give you a ton of options to book flights, hotels, cruises, or vacation packages — the latter being one of the…

The Upgraded Points staff prides itself on being a group of well-informed, enthusiastic travelers. However, there’s no doubt that we’ve all made our fair share of travel mistakes over the years – some of which have cost us money, points,…

Airline: American Airlines (AA)Aircraft: Boeing 777-223Flight #: AA904Route: Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) > Miami International Airport (MIA), connecting to Boston (BOS) on the same ticketDate: November 22, 2019Duration: 8hrs 40minsCabin and Layout: American Airlines Main Cabin Economy…

Copa Airlines Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREE1 standard carry-on bag: FREE Size and Weight Restrictions Lap Infant Carry-on Policy Stroller Check Policy Copa Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance Individual bags must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm). Domestic Flights International…

When talking about points hotels, we usually talk about how great Hyatt’s redemption value consistently is or the massive number of hotels under the Marriott portfolio — Radisson Hotels does not typically come up in conversation. Radisson Hotels is still…

Airline: Qantas Airways (QF) Aircraft: Boeing 747 (VH-OJU) Flight #: QF25 Route: Sydney Airport (SYD) > Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) Date: September 1, 2019 Duration: 9hrs 25min Cabin & Layout: Premium Economy, 36-seats, 2-4-2 config Seat(s): 38A Miles Used: None Typical…

Airline: Qantas Airways (QF) Aircraft: Boeing 747 (VH-OEH) Flight #: QF26 Route: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) > Sydney Airport (SYD) Date: September 6, 2019 Duration: 9hrs 30min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 58-seats, 2-3-2 and 2-2 configuration Seat(s): 6K Miles Used:…

Packed full of American history and culture, Washington, D.C., is one of the most visited cities in the country. Home to some of the most iconic buildings, monuments, and memorials in the world, this is a city that knows how…

Whenever you decide to book a plane ticket, you place yourself in the hands of an airline that will determine your entire traveling experience. You rely on a slew of professionals to do their jobs effectively and get you to…

Turkish Airlines is, as you may have predicted, the flag carrier of Turkey. What you may not have known is that Turkish Airlines flies to the most countries of any airline in the entire world. In total, they operate scheduled flights…

Located in southeastern Europe with its fifth-century B.C. capital in Athens, Greece is a mountainous country with the longest coastline in the Mediterranean. The country is known for historic sites, such as the Acropolis and Parthenon, as well as picturesque…

American Express’ lounge network covers both domestic U.S. locations and key international cities. Hong Kong is one of American Express’ international flagship Centurion Lounge locations and features a well-equipped facility that provides complimentary food, drinks, areas to relax, tables to work…