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.

Virgin Atlantic is running a one-week award sale that slashes 20% off its lowest Economy Saver reward seats to and from the UK. You can book one-way flights starting at just 4,800 Virgin Points, with travel from May 20 to September 30, 2025. Don’t miss out—book by May 27.

Air France-KLM has just launched Flying Blue+, a standalone mobile app that brings new ways to earn Miles beyond flights. Designed for members in the United States and the United Kingdom, this app lets you rack up Miles on everyday purchases, by linking your payment card and shopping through curated offers.

Flying Blue has rolled out a generous bonus on paid flights to two of Europe’s most iconic cities. Targeted members can earn 15 000 bonus miles each way when flying between the U.S. and Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS) on Air France or KLM. Here’s how to maximize this deal.

Big changes are coming to ANA Mileage Club, the popular frequent flyer program of All Nippon Airways (ANA). Spanning from June 2025 through May 2026, these updates touch nearly every aspect of the program—international awards, domestic flights, upgrades, and elite perks. Some bring long-requested flexibility, while others mark the end of fan-favorite redemptions.

Copa Airlines is expanding its network in Argentina by launching flights to Tucumán and resuming service to Salta. Both routes will operate three times weekly starting in September 2025, improving travel connections between Panama and Argentina’s northwest region.

Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing travel connectivity between Argentina and Spain. Effective March 27, 2025, this alliance allows passengers to seamlessly connect between the two countries, accessing a combined total of 66 destinations with a single ticket and streamlined check-in process.