Alaska Airlines has finished the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and are now joining forces to create a powerful alliance with over 90 years of history each, while keeping both brands intact. Here’s a quick breakdown of what this means for travelers and award flight enthusiasts:

A few weeks ago, Turkish Airlines officially announced a new direct route connecting Istanbul to Santiago, Chile. The first flight will be on December 18th, 2024, and the tickets are now on sale! This marks a significant addition to Turkish Airlines’ expanding network, becoming the airline’s ninth destination in Latin America, along with Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo (Brasil), Bogota (Colombia), La Habana (Cuba), Ciudad de México y Cancún (Mexico), Panama City (Panama), and Caracas (Venezuela).

American Airlines is expanding its trans-Atlantic network with five new routes, resuming flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), for the first time since 2019! The airline is also introducing new connections to Athens (ATH), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), and Rome (FCO).

Last Wednesday (August 7th), Emirates started operating its first Boeing 777 with a complete cabin refresh, now sporting a stunning new design. This revamped aircraft took 37 days to overhaul and made its debut flight to Geneva as flight EK 83, four days ahead of the previously announced schedule.

July has been very busy for the aviation industry, with several announcements from both airlines and manufacturers. In this post, we look at the latest routes announced by top airlines including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Aeromexico, and Avianca. Good news is that for almost all of them, there are award seats available, meaning you could book those new flights right away using points or miles. Let’s dive in!

A while back, ANA announced that they were launching three new direct flights from Europe to Tokyo this winter: Stockholm, Istanbul, and Milan to Tokyo. After several back-and-forths and postponed dates, tickets are now on sale, and the best part: awards are available. So far, we’ve seen seats using SAS EuroBonus and United MileagePlus.

The Air France-KLM group is taking advantage of the SAS acquisition as an opportunity to reshape European air travel, going full thrust on strengthening their offerings for travelers. Starting September 1, 2024, new codeshare and interline agreements will extend benefits across their European networks and loyalty programs.

This year is coming with plenty of solid news for the aviation world Lufthansa Group, the German aviation giant, has just received the green light from the European Commission to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline. This means we can expect exciting changes, another alliance shift, and a whole new level of travel possibilities.

American Airlines just announced their biggest-ever winter schedule for the Caribbean and Latin America, offering more flights and destinations than any other U.S. carrier. ✈️

For frequent flyers and luxury travelers, 2024 promises to be a year of exciting innovations in premium cabins. Airlines are unveiling new designs that focus on increased comfort, privacy, and personalization, taking the in-flight experience to new heights. Here’s a look at some of the ones that caught our attention.

After a series of strikes that hit hard, Lufthansa is ready to share some exciting news for long-haul travelers. Lufthansa’s new premium travel experience, Allegris, takes off on May 1st, 2024.

American Airlines is heavily revamping their inflight experience for a more enjoyable journey this summer season. A wave of premium upgrades is coming your way, including new amenity kits, bedding, and delicious menu options. Let’s have a look at the details!

Flying with American Airlines? Starting February 20, 2024, the airline is implementing several changes that will impact how you pack, earn miles, and book your next trip. These changes aim to reward loyalty and incentivize booking directly with American Airlines. AAdvantage members will enjoy additional benefits, while some fees will increase for non-direct bookings.