Emirates First Class Upgrades Get Easier With Points As Paid Demand Drops 50% [Roundup]

News and notes from around the interweb: Emirates first class loads are down by 50% amidst the Iran war. That’s actually great news for using points, since Emirates actually makes first class upgrades easy you can even upgrade an award ticket and every empty seat is available for upgrade at the airport (and even onboard). 30% bonus on transfers from Chase to Virgin Atlantic through July 7. “Service dog” here’s a reminder that if their owner speaks to them in baby talk, th...