Germán Ceballos

United Airlines has rolled out a suite of new features for its mobile app focused on transparency and reducing stress. The airline is introducing a Virtual Gate to prevent crowding, a United Club capacity tracker to help you find a seat, and a new bag tracking interface that mimics package delivery apps.

American Airlines just flew its first Airbus A321XLR revenue flight, making it the only U.S. airline operating the aircraft. The inaugural departed JFK for LAX on December 18, 2025, with over 150 passengers on board.

American Airlines has quietly gutted one of the last remaining perks of basic economy: earning miles. As of December 17, 2025, AAdvantage members no longer earn miles or Loyalty Points on basic economy tickets.

British Airways raised the cost of Avios redemptions on December 15, 2025. The increase hits both BA-operated flights and partner airlines like American, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines. Most awards went up around 10%, though some routes saw hikes as high as 14%.

Finnair has officially announced its first-ever service to Australia. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will fly daily between Helsinki (HEL) and Melbourne (MEL). The flight includes a short stop in Bangkok (BKK).

Here are the key updates for SAS EuroBonus members for December 2025. This month brings exciting news with the launch of SAS Holidays, expanded codeshare partnerships with Aeromexico and Vietnam Airlines, a new Scandic hotel booking portal with impressive point earnings, and the return of the popular SAS Advent Calendar.