China Eastern Airlines is set to bridge Asia and South America with a new trans-Pacific service via Auckland. Starting December 2025, the carrier will extend its daily Shanghai–Auckland flight onward to Buenos Aires, offering frequent flyers fresh award-booking opportunities and restoring a key route that’s been missing since the pandemic.

On June 17, 2025, All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled “THE Room FX,” a new business class suite for its Boeing 787-9 fleet. Developed with Safran Seats and Acumen, the seat was announced at the Paris Airshow and is designed to be the widest and most private in its class.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Vietnam Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding travel options between Scandinavia and Vietnam. The agreement links major cities across both regions, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, via better and smoother itineraries, frequent flyer benefits, and network coverage.

American Airlines is modernizing how you spend AAdvantage miles to move up a cabin. On June 12, 2025, the carrier launches Instant Upgrade, and by August 12, 2025, it will retire its long-standing mileage award upgrade chart. Frequent flyers should understand the timeline, benefits, and what stays the same.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet are joining forces in a new partnership that aims to boost connectivity between Canada and Scandinavia, beginning with an interline agreement and expanding to a full transatlantic codeshare later this summer.

JetBlue’s “25 for 25” Challenge is the talk of the town: a great opportunity to earn up to 350,000 bonus points and lock in Mosaic 1 status for a staggering 25 years. This epic quest requires strategy, planning, and finding flights to 25 unique destinations. It’s a massive undertaking, and we’re here to help you conquer it.

China Airlines has become Southwest Airlines’ first partner in Asia, linking Taiwan to over 30 US cities via four West Coast gateways. While it’s not a full loyalty tie-up yet, this interline agreement opens new routes and booking conveniences for award travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

American Airlines is improving the in-flight experience for summer 2025 across all cabins. On June 11, it will roll out European-inspired meals in Flagship Business and Flagship Suite on key transatlantic routes. Meanwhile, starting June 1, economy passengers will see new sliders, tapas and Texas-sourced tequila in the buy-on-board menu. Premium cabins also gain a new midday snack basket. Here’s what frequent flyers and travel hackers need to know.

United Airlines just added another perk for frequent flyers: a new in-flight entertainment partnership with Spotify. Starting today, you can access over 450 hours of curated music playlists, video podcasts, and audiobooks right from the seat-back screen, no Spotify account required.

United Airlines and JetBlue just unveiled their Blue Sky partnership, a reciprocal loyalty deal that will let you earn and spend miles across both carriers—and open up elite perks in the future. Subject to regulatory approval, the collaboration is set to roll out this fall and could reshape how you use your award miles on domestic and international routes.

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.