Juan Ruiz

2 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Alberto Riva |Juan Ruiz

Last year, Virgin Atlantic added huge surcharges to awards from the U.S. to Europe on Delta One business class. While the number of miles needed remained reasonable, the surcharges became so high that it does not make sense anymore to use Virgin points to fly Delta One. That was an unfortunate development, since Delta One was typically far more affordable with Virgin points than with Delta’s own SkyMiles.

3 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Alberto Riva |Ryan Smith |Juan Ruiz

Mesa is an Austin, Texas-based fintech company that aims to reward U.S. homeowners for expenses related to buying and maintaining a home. Last year, the company launched the Mesa Homeowners Card, which earns bonus points on those home-related expenses. Now, Mesa is partnering with Lowe’s, and cardholders will get Lowe’s credits when using the card to shop at the home-improvement chain. Plus, there are some improvements to earning and redeeming points with the card.

4 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ryan Smith |Juan Ruiz

Tomorrow morning, Virgin Atlantic will open its sixth Clubhouse and its second location in California, as the airline’s newest lounge is opening in Los Angeles. This brings the Clubhouse back to LAX after a 5-year hiatus. Rather than trying to compete with the typical airport lounge experience, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Los Angeles is focused on wellness instead. It’s also brought in distinctly Los Angeles-inspired elements, giving nods to the film and music industries.

4 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Stella Shon |Juan Ruiz |Alberto Riva

If you’re a Southwest elite member considering a change in loyalty, now’s the perfect time to make a move. Through September 30, 2025, Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred members can apply for a status match with Delta Air Lines. If approved, you could be matched all the way up to Delta Platinum Medallion status — unlocking valuable perks like complimentary upgrades, bonus SkyMiles, and more. Let’s take a closer look at the terms of this unique status match promotion.

4 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Carissa Rawson |Chris Hassan |Keri Stooksbury |Juan Ruiz

Want to try out All Nippon Airways’ lauded business class for yourself? Fortunately, we have discovered a significant amount of last-minute award space available for flights from the U.S. to Tokyo. These awards are hard to find, especially with multiple seats available on the same flight. If you have been looking for flights to Japan, act quickly. Here’s a look at everything you need to know. These planes will be flying ANA’s newest business class seat, “The Room,” which is both roomy and high-tech.