Air France just announced a new La Première cabin, the airline’s pinnacle of luxury travel, set to start operations in Spring 2025. With four suites on a selection of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, this is part of a broader premium strategy from Air France, which includes introducing refreshed long-haul cabins and enhanced ground services at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Korean Air is taking its travel experience to new heights by unveiling luxurious upgrades to its airport lounges and launching its first-ever Premium Economy Class. These enhancements are part of Korean Air’s broader strategy to elevate the passenger journey, timed perfectly with its upcoming brand refresh and integration of Asiana Airlines.

If you’ve been following our Qantas coverage, you’ll know we recently outlined significant changes coming to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program in 2025. In a nutshell, members can expect both positive enhancements—like more premium award seats and the introduction of Hawaiian Airlines as a partner—and negative devaluations, including steep hikes in points required for many Classic Flight Rewards.

Korean Air just pulled back the curtain on a brand-new identity and aircraft livery—the first time they’ve made such a major change in over 40 years. They revealed it on March 11, 2025,, in Seoul, showing off a Boeing 787-10 freshly painted in the new design. This big refresh comes at a crucial time: Korean Air recently bought Asiana Airlines and plans to merge both carriers under a single look. The updated brand isn’t just about appearances—it sets the tone for where Korean Air is headed as they combine with Asiana and keep up with modern design trends.

Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines, first announced in late 2020, was finalized in December 2024, setting the stage for the creation of a new mega-carrier in Asia. This move positions the unified airline as one of the world’s top carriers and fundamentally reshapes the travel landscape in South Korea.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced significant changes to its Mileage Bank award program, set to take effect on June 10, 2025. While the airline provided advance notice, giving travelers time to adjust plans, the devaluation hits hardest for premium cabin redemptions. Here’s a breakdown of the changes and how they might impact your travel plans.

On March 9, 2025, Korean Air’s brand-new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (HL8515) was spotted displaying a newly updated livery and logo at Gimpo International Airport (RKSS) in Seoul. This marks the first appearance of Korean Air’s new visual identity, just weeks after its recent merger with Asiana Airlines.

Australia’s aviation sector just got a major shakeup with Qatar Airways securing a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, approved by the federal government under strict conditions. Here’s how this partnership will reshape competition, routes, and choices for frequent flyers – plus what to watch as the deal materializes.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its African network with a groundbreaking new route to Marrakech, Morocco, beginning October 2025. This historic first-ever service to Morocco represents a significant expansion of Delta’s African footprint, which has served the continent since 2006 and transported over 7.5 million passengers across its African routes.

Lufthansa’s Miles & More loyalty program has long been a favorite among frequent flyers, especially for its access to premium cabin awards like Lufthansa First Class and the discounted Mileage Bargains. However, the airline recently announced significant changes set to take effect on June 3, 2025. As is often the case with loyalty program updates, these changes are a mixed bag—featuring both exciting new opportunities and subtle devaluations that could impact your mileage strategy. Here’s everything you need to know to stay ahead of the game.

Iberia has announced a major transformation of its loyalty program, Iberia Plus, into Club Iberia Plus. This change aims follows the recent update from British Airways (IAG partner) and aims to provide members with more benefits, an improved earning structure, and new elite tiers.