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upgradedpoints.com > news > 6-reasons-to-book-early-morning-flights

6 Reasons I Prefer Booking Early-Morning Flights

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1496+ words) Countries Visited: 100U.S. States Visited: 45 345 Published Articles 1396 Edited Articles 1 Published Article 1298 Edited Articles Few travelers enjoy getting to the airport for a 5:30 a.m. flight, myself included. Each time that early alarm goes off, I question my sanity for booking such a flight....


upgradedpoints.com > news > airline-news-roundup-september-week-1-2026

Delta Sports 24, Singapore New Biz, First, and More Airline News

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (558+ words) Countries Visited: 80U.S. States Visited: 19 1265 Published Articles 1878 Edited Articles After a week filled with multiple major airline headlines, we’re back with more news you might have missed. We’ll cover the loss of 2 long-haul routes from the Northeast, a new IFE channel…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > first-look-american-b777-300er-redesign

First Look: Inside American's New Flagship Suite on B777-300ER

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (717+ words) Director of Travel & Credit Card Editorial 162 Published Articles 3938 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 58U.S. States Visited: 28 1259 Published Articles 1872 Edited Articles With premium passenger revenue on the rise, American Airlines is looking to capitalize on its highest-margin products. After previously introducing Flagship Suites…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > united-trials-food-delivery-newark-airport

United Passengers Can Now Order Food and More to the Gate

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (519+ words) 674 Published Articles 1374 Edited Articles 1257 Published Articles 1872 Edited Articles Running late for a flight and wishing you had time to grab a bite to eat? United Airlines is trialing an exciting new service for passengers at its Newark (EWR) hub. Starting…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > aerolopa-airplane-seat-map-app

This Airplane Seat Map Website Just Launched a Sweet New App

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (493+ words) 345 Published Articles 1161 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 30U.S. States Visited: 32 1259 Published Articles 1866 Edited Articles Savvy travelers know that not all airline seats are all created equal. The experience can wildly vary not only between airlines but even among different aircraft and configurations…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > redeem-qantas-points-condor-flights

You Can Now Redeem Qantas Points for Condor Flights

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (468+ words) Countries Visited: 104U.S. States Visited: 24 1259 Published Articles 1866 Edited Articles Qantas has announced a new partnership with German leisure carrier Condor, expanding the program’s network across Europe and beyond. With the news, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now use their Qantas Points…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > inside-new-united-airlines-airbus-a321xlr

Inside United's Airbus A321XLR That Will Fly to Europe Soon

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (782+ words) Countries Visited: 80U.S. States Visited: 19 1254 Published Articles 1844 Edited Articles United is entering its “show off” era. On the same day the airline announced a whopping 13-route expansion for 2027, it showed off the first Airbus A321XLR at an exclusive media event in a…...


upgradedpoints.com > travel > airlines > bangkok-airways-favorite-airline

My Favorite Airline Isn't What You Think: It’s Bangkok Airways

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1283+ words) Countries Visited: 58U.S. States Visited: 40 75 Published Articles 2029 Edited Articles 1 Published Article 1256 Edited Articles Ask most people their favorite airline, and they’ll likely say things like Delta or Japan Airlines. Yes, I love an Emirates first-class moment, and I appreciate what feels…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > emirates-changing-expiration-policy-2027

Emirates Changing Complicated Miles Expiration Policy in 2027

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (601+ words) 1252 Published Articles 1838 Edited Articles 158 Published Articles 3930 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 57U.S. States Visited: 28 Emirates Skywards has one of the airline industry’s most unique mileage expiration policies. Your miles expire based on your birth month, rather than a straightforward date tied to…...


upgradedpoints.com > news > flying-blue-unbundled-award-tickets

Flying Blue To Launch 3 Tiers of Award Fares in September

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (339+ words) Countries Visited: 80U.S. States Visited: 19 1240 Published Articles 1825 Edited Articles Redeeming Flying Blue miles will look a little different as of September 8. Air France and KLM’s shared loyalty program has decided to unbundle its redemptions, similar to how it handles cash fares....