American Airlines’ 1st Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight In Hamburg

American Airlines, a Fort Worth, Texas-based legacy carrier, is undeniably anxiously awaiting the delivery of the first in a long series of Airbus A321XLR aircraft that will soon be a key element of the airline’s medium and long-haul fleets. According to Read More …

Delta Expands Free Transatlantic Wi-Fi

Delta’s industry-leading Wi-Fi rollout is about to hit another milestone: As of early April, all customers flying across Delta’s transatlantic network to Europe, Israel and West Africa will have access to fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile.   It’s a Read More …

Items Costing Travelers Unexpected Hand Baggage Fees

As airlines tighten weight and size restrictions for cabin baggage, travelers continue to face unexpected fees at the gate when their hand luggage exceeds limits. With some carriers now weighing hand luggage more consistently and charging additional fees for oversized Read More …

Travel Expert Reveals How To Stop Overpaying For Airline Baggage

According to a recent Forbes report, airlines collected a staggering $33 billion from baggage fees in 2023. U.S. carriers alone amassed $6.7 billion in checked baggage charges—a 26% increase from the previous year.  With Southwest Airlines recently announcing the end Read More …

My Emirates Pass: Now All Year Round

For the first time ever My Emirates Pass will be available all year round with seasonal summer and winter offers, giving our customers access to over 600 exclusive deals across Dubai – a great opportunity to make the most out of their Read More …

United Adds 20% More Flights At SFO

United today announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a global gateway. United is now larger in SFO than it was pre-pandemic, with capacity1 up Read More …

Today: UK ETA: European Visitors Face Rising Fees

Starting April 2, 2025, the UK will implement its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for European visitors, requiring a £10 fee, which will rise to £16 by April 9. This digital authorization, similar to the U.S. ESTA, aims to modernize Read More …

Best Airlines And Routes For Spontaneous Travelers

 Upgraded Points’ newest study challenges conventional airfare booking strategies by analyzing thousands of flights across some of the busiest domestic routes. The data reveals that while some airlines increase prices as departure time nears, other carriers actually reward last-minute bookings with Read More …

UK Arrival Hall: ETA Required For Visa-Free Countries

The United Kingdom has implemented a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aligning with a global trend of countries requiring pre-travel clearance for visa-exempt visitors. Effective April 2, 2025, most European nationals, excluding Irish citizens, will need to obtain an Read More …