United and ITA Airways Launch New Partnership
United Airlines and ITA Airways have officially launched a new partnership, creating a powerful link for travelers between the U.S. and Italy. The agreement includes a comprehensive codeshare and reciprocal loyalty benefits, allowing you to earn and redeem MileagePlus miles on Italy’s flag carrier. This collaboration is a major step forward as ITA Airways prepares to join Star Alliance in 2026.

Redeem JetBlue TrueBlue Points on Condor Flights
JetBlue has just strengthened its transatlantic network once again, this time by deepening its partnership with German carrier Condor. TrueBlue members can now both earn and redeem JetBlue points for flights operated by Condor, opening up a fantastic new way to fly to Germany and connect to dozens of destinations across Europe. This means you can use your points to book flights to Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, and more, enjoying Condor’s unique cabin experience on their new fleet of A330neo aircraft. Let’s break down all the updates!

SAS Announces Largest-Ever Summer 2026 Schedule with 9 New Routes
SAS has just presented its most ambitious summer schedule to date for 2026, announcing a massive expansion that includes nine new routes, six new destinations, and significantly increased frequencies across its network.

The Definitive Guide to SAS Lounges (Updated for 2025)
Since joining the SkyTeam alliance on September 1st, 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has massively overhauled its lounge access policies. For SAS EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members, as well as SAS Plus and Business travelers, this means access to a vast new network of lounges from partners like KLM, Delta, and Air France.

Is EuroBonus Switching to Dynamic Pricing? A SAS Job Listing Reveals Their Next Move
At AwardFares, we’re always on the lookout for clues about the future of loyalty programs. A recent discovery has caught our attention and could signal a monumental shift for the 8 million members of SAS EuroBonus: SAS is actively hiring a “Product Owner Dynamic Pricing.”

Updates for SAS EuroBonus Members (Updated September 2025)
Here are the updates for SAS EuroBonus members for September 2025. This month’s news includes a fresh SAS sale, boosted signup bonuses with American Express SAS cards, upcoming Fly Premium changes, and temporary domestic fare reductions.

Pokémon Planes (2025): Complete Guide + Live Tracker
Seeing a giant, flying Pikachu at an airport isn’t just a fantasy, it’s a real experience for travelers, especially in Asia. These specially painted aircraft, officially known as Pokémon Jets, are part of a global project designed to bring a bit of fun back to flying. They are more than just planes with a special paint job; they often feature a complete themed experience from the moment you check in to the moment you land.

Qantas Double Status Credits Giveaway: Free AwardFares Diamond for Status Members!
Qantas Frequent Flyer has just dropped one of its most anticipated offers of the year: Double Status Credits or Double Qantas Points on all new bookings! This is a massive opportunity for members to fast-track their way to Silver, Gold, or even Platinum status.

Atmos Rewards Calculator (2025): How Many Atmos Points Will You Earn?
Wondering how many Atmos points you’ll earn? Use our Atmos Rewards Calculator to instantly estimate points and status credits from flights, credit card spend, and everyday purchases.

Frontier Status Match: Get Gold Status for $69 (2025 Guide)
Frontier Airlines has launched a new promotion offering elite status to members of other U.S. airline loyalty programs. For a one-time fee of $69, eligible members can receive FRONTIER Miles Elite Gold status valid through the end of 2026.

The Best Atmos Rewards Sweet Spots (2025 Guide)
When Atmos Rewards launched, I’ll admit I was both surprised and curious. As someone who has been following loyalty programs for years—and even booked a 2-day run Stockholm–Tokyo–Doha–Milan–Madrid just to try QSuites using Mileage Plan miles—I wanted to see whether Alaska and Hawaiian’s new unified program would live up to its legacy.

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards (2025): Complete Guide to the New Loyalty Program, Award Charts & Elite Status
Alaska Airlines has officially launched Atmos Rewards, retiring the iconic Mileage Plan name and fully integrating the HawaiianMiles program into a single, supercharged platform. It’s rare to see frequent flyer programs going through such drastic changes or rebrands. This is a fundamental transformation that introduces new features, a new premium credit card, and aligns with Alaska’s plan to position the group as a global airline powerhouse.

Alaska Airlines Goes Global: Guide to the New 787, 'Aurora' Livery & Long-Haul Flights
On August 5th, Alaska Airlines did something huge. They announced a massive leap from being a beloved West Coast airline to a true global player. This isn’t just adding a few new flights, it’s a complete change in their business plan and model. It’s all built around three exciting things (at least for us): a new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, a new “Aurora” livery, and a bunch of new long-haul international routes.
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