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What Airlines Have Changed Or Left Alliances? A History of Departures and Switches
Airline Alliances, which are essentially partnerships between airlines, have been a cornerstone of the industry since the 1990s. They offer mutual benefits for airlines, from marketing to operational cooperation, which translates into more seamless travel experiences for passengers.

The AwardHacker Alternative With Realtime Results: Maximizing Your Miles and Points
AwardHacker is a popular online tool that helps travelers find out how many miles they need for award flights. It is a great starting point for finding award flights, but it doesn’t show you real-time availability.

How to Find Award Flights in 2025: Ultimate Award Flight Search Guide
We hear you; the world of award flights sometimes feels like trying to crack a secret code. Our team members at AwardFares have over 15 years of experience redeeming “free” flights with miles and points across different frequent flyer programs and airlines, and it still is a challenging game. That’s why we crafted our tool AwardFares with love, to help fellow travelers like us with some of the issues we struggle with.

How To Book The New JAL Flagship A350 With Miles Or Points
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the specifics of its latest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and cabin design. This plane is set to be JAL’s premier international service, after two decades. Passengers can look forward to unparalleled comfort inside the plane and a journey tailored to each individual. While the aircraft’s initial launch on the Tokyo (Haneda) to New York (JFK) route was slated for late November 2023, supply chain setbacks have prompted a rescheduled debut expected by the end of 2023.

Seat Maps: Your Guide to Getting The Perfect Seat
For frequent travelers and points maximizers, AwardFares is a feature-rich tool for finding award availability. However, our Seat Maps feature is an often-overlooked gem that can transform your travel experience.

The Ultimate Point.me Alternative for Award Travel (2025 Guide)
For many people entering the world of points and miles, Point.me is the friendly front door. It promises to simplify a confusing landscape, turning complex credit card points into real, bookable flights. And for many beginners, it does just that. It’s the tool that helps you book your very first award trip.

Best EVA Air Award Flights (2025)
EVA Air, a member of the Star Alliance, offers world-renowned service and has a stellar reputation in the aviation industry. Whether you’re traveling for leisure or business, there are some routes that stand out for the exceptional in-flight experience they offer.

Top Mistakes When Booking EVA Air Award Flights (2025)
EVA Air is renowned for its world-class service, exceptional cabin amenities, and fantastic award flight opportunities. However, like most airlines, searching for award availability can be a maze that even the most seasoned travelers get lost in. More often than not, travelers make mistakes that can cost them both time and valuable points.

Journey Planner: Building Perfect Award Trips To Difficult Destinations
Booking flights with points or miles is fun, but finding the perfect trip to your desired destination can be tricky, especially when the journey involves multiple segments, or across different airlines.

The Ultimate Guide to Flight Availability Alerts for Award Travel
The hunt for award seats can be a full-time job. Constantly checking, re-checking, and hoping to stumble upon that perfect flight before someone else snags it. What if you could stop searching and let the seats find you?
Find & Monitor Award Flight Availability
Use AwardFares to instantly search multiple frequent flyer programs. Find available award seats, set up alerts to monitor availability, check flight schedules, view seat maps, and more—all in one place.