Abstract: A method and system for querying travel-related data wherein a computer-readable storage medium comprises one or more programming instructions for: receiving a request for flight information; searching a plurality of Global Distribution System (GDS) databases or at least one airline database directly in accordance with the request; sending at least one result from the plurality of GDS databases corresponding to the request, the at least one result including at least one of an available flight upgrade or an available flight award; and sending at least one result from the plurality of GDS databases corresponding to the plurality of requests for alerts related to availability of a seat upgrade, availability of a flight upgrade, and/or availability of further flight rewards.