Looking to improve your travel experience within SkyTeam? The Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Status Match program provides a direct path to SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status. If you currently hold elite status with another airline, this is a straightforward opportunity to gain access to priority check-in, lounge entry, extra baggage allowance, and other advantages across the SkyTeam alliance. At AwardFares, we highlight all practical opportunities to maximize your travel rewards. Below is a closer look at how this status match works and how to apply.

Royal Jordanian is offering a status match opportunity through StatusMatch.com for elite members of selected airline and hotel loyalty programs. This promotion allows eligible participants to fast-track their way to Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) or Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire) status in Royal Jordanian’s Royal Club program.

Etihad Guest has launched a new campaign, The Extraordinary Challenge, aimed at celebrating the expansion of its global network. The concept is straightforward: travel to (or from) 15 newly announced destinations served by Etihad, and you could win up to 5 million Etihad Guest Miles.

United Airlines just announced three major updates to its MileagePlus program that will hit members later this year. While none are a total game-changer on their own, together they represent a clear devaluation—especially if you use United miles for multi-city itineraries or paid‐fare upgrades.

The world of air travel is constantly evolving. For frequent flyers, staying on top of loyalty program devaluations, exciting new airline routes, critical fleet upgrades, and timely promotions can feel like a full-time job. Missing a key update could mean missing out on valuable miles, better redemption opportunities, or a more comfortable flight experience.

Virgin Atlantic is running a one-week award sale that slashes 20% off its lowest Economy Saver reward seats to and from the UK. You can book one-way flights starting at just 4,800 Virgin Points, with travel from May 20 to September 30, 2025. Don’t miss out—book by May 27.

Air France-KLM has just launched Flying Blue+, a standalone mobile app that brings new ways to earn Miles beyond flights. Designed for members in the United States and the United Kingdom, this app lets you rack up Miles on everyday purchases, by linking your payment card and shopping through curated offers.

Choosing the best frequent flyer program in Star Alliance with, no doubt, unlock tremendous value, from free stopovers to lie-flat seats at economy-ticket prices. In this 2025 guide, we analyze seven leading programs based on award chart generosity, mileage earning flexibility, stopover and routing perks, and fuel surcharges and fees.

Choosing the right SkyTeam airline rewards program can be tricky. SkyTeam is a group of 18 airlines (as of 2025) that work together. This group includes big names like Delta with its many U.S. flights, Aeroméxico and Aerolíneas Argentinas covering Latin America, Air France known for fancy cabins, SAS for its Nordic service, and Virgin Atlantic with its unique style. In this guide, we’ll look at the top programs to help you see which ones offer the best deals, easiest ways to book tickets with points, top perks for loyal flyers, and the best value for your points.

Picking the right airline points program in the oneworld group is important for travelers. It really depends on how you like to travel, where you live, and what you want to get out of it – like getting into airport lounges, finding great deals on business class seats, or getting special treatment even if you don’t fly all the time. For 2025, there are some big changes. For example, Fiji Airways is now a full member, and programs like Iberia and British Airways are changing how you earn points (it’s more about how much money you spend). So, it’s a good time to look at them again.

Before you even pick a seat, you can now peek at the caviar service on Emirates, the Shake Shack burger on Delta, or the vegan curry on Singapore Airlines—all from your phone. Most global carriers publish digital menus 7–14 days before departure, and AwardFares now surfaces many of them in a single click. This guide rounds up every major airline’s menu portal, when each one unlocks, and the quirks you need to know.