Germán Ceballos

Alaska Airlines is adding a new way to travel to the Philippines, and it’s powered by points. Philippine Airlines is now the 32nd global partner in the Alaska Mileage Plan, opening up new opportunities to earn and redeem miles across the Pacific.

Two of Scandinavia’s most powerful loyalty programs, SAS EuroBonus and Scandic Friends, are now fully integrated. You can now link your accounts, enjoy automatic status matches, and soon exchange points freely between the two platforms. This integration mimicks other succesful airline-hotel partnerships in the past (Delta, Marriott, American, Hyatt, etc.) and will make the whole experience better for Scandinavia-based travelers.

American Airlines is taking their premium cabin experience to the next level just in time for the summer travel season. As other airlines are doing (Korean Air, Cathay, Iberia, etc.) American has officially announced the launch of its newly redesigned Flagship Suite seats aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with tickets going on sale this week.

Elite with another airline but curious about Etihad Airways? For flyers in Australia or India, the new Etihad Guest status-match promotion lets qualifying members skip the queue and start at Silver or Gold, bringing priority services, lounge access, free onboard Wi-Fi, and more. At AwardFares we are big fans of Etihad Guest, so below we condense everything you need to know, plus tips to make the most of your matched tier.

Flying First Class inside SkyTeam isn’t easy, but when you manage to lock in a seat, the experience can rival (and sometimes outshine) the Middle-East big three. Below we rank the six full First Class products still flying in 2025, highlight what has changed since our 2023 guide, and include sample award routes you can search instantly in AwardFares. Let’s start!

Ever wondered what’s being poured at 35,000 feet? Now you don’t have to. With our onboard menu feature, you can now preview onboard wine lists from select airlines before booking or boarding your flight. We’ve rolled it out for four carriers to start: Emirates, Delta Air Lines, Singapore Airlines, and Iberia. And this is just the beginning — full menus and additional airlines are already in the pipeline.