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The biggest challenge in award travel isn’t earning points, it’s finding the flights to spend them on. The frustration of the endless cycle is clear: search, check, and re-check for that Business or First Class seat, only to come up empty.
For years, AwardFares Alerts have helped thousands of our members get notified when specific seats opened up. But we knew we could do more. We asked ourselves: what if your alert system was more than just a monitor? What if it was an intelligent partner in your travel planning?
Today, we’re thrilled to answer that question. We are launching our most powerful alert system yet. This isn’t just an update; it’s been completely redesigned, and a new, smarter way to find and book award travel.
Meet Live Alerts and Flex Alerts: the fastest, most powerful way to find award flights.
A New Philosophy: The Planner vs. The Explorer
We believe there are two mindsets in award travel. Sometimes you’re The Planner: you have a specific destination and dates. You’re on a mission. Other times, you’re The Explorer: your destination is a dream, your dates are flexible, and you’re waiting for the perfect opportunity to arise.
Until now, no tool was built from the ground up to serve both. Our new Intelligent Alerts system changes that. It’s designed to be your perfect companion regardless if you’re executing a precise plan or discovering new adventures.
Find Your Flow: Planner vs. Explorer
Our new system is built for every type of traveler. Choose your style.
Pinpoint Your Perfect Flight
When you have a specific destination and dates, Live Alerts go to work. Track multiple routes and date ranges in one alert, giving you precision monitoring for your must-have trips.
Discover Your Next Adventure
When you’re flexible, Flex Alerts find the adventure for you. Set broad criteria like "USA to Europe in Summer" and our AI will surface high-value, inspirational trips you might have otherwise missed.
Live Alerts: Precision for the Planner
Live Alerts are the evolution of our classic alert system, supercharged with power and convenience based on your feedback.
The single biggest improvement? You can now monitor multiple routes and multiple date ranges simultaneously within a single alert.
Imagine planning a trip from New York to Paris. Previously, you needed separate alerts for JFK-CDG and EWR-CDG, perhaps for multiple days. Now, you create one alert to monitor flights from both JFK and EWR to CDG across your entire desired date range. It’s simpler, cleaner, and the most efficient way to track a specific trip.
Flex Alerts: Inspiration for the Explorer
This is where the magic happens. Flex Alerts are your key to discovery when your plans are open. Instead of a specific route, you set broad, inspirational criteria.
Think big:
- Search for “anywhere in North America to anywhere in Europe.”
- Find “Business Class seats from Europe to Asia this July.”
- Search for “First Class seats using American AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer, and United MileagePlus, from Buenos Aires to Anywhere.”
Once set, AwardFares’ AI-powered system analyzes millions of data points, including fare dynamics and user behavior, to find high-value redemptions. When good opportunities appears, like a Qatar Qsuite deal or a newly released block of Lufthansa First Class seats, you get an instant push notification. It’s your ticket to the trips you didn’t even know you were looking for.
Cut Through the Noise with Advanced Filters
A powerful alert system isn’t just about finding seats; it’s about finding the right seats. That’s why we’ve integrated our full suite of advanced filters directly into the alert creation process. You can zero in on exactly what you want and get notified only for the flights that matter.
Precision at Your Fingertips
Combine filters to ensure you only get notified about the flights you truly want.
Pro Strategy: Combine Alerts for Maximum Success
The true power of this system lies in using Live and Flex Alerts together to increase your chances. Follow this three-step approach to cover all your bases.
The Bullseye
Your ideal, perfect trip.
Start by creating a precise alert for the exact flight you want most. This is your primary target.
- From → To: JFK → HND/NRT
- Dates: April 10-17
- Details: 2 Business seats on ANA/JAL
The Safety Net
Broaden your specific plan.
Next, create a slightly broader alert to cast a wider net around your core plan. This increases your chances.
- From → To: JFK, EWR, BOS → HND, NRT
- Dates: All of April
- Details: 2 Business seats
The Wildcard
Discover new opportunities.
Finally, create a flexible alert to find unexpected deals you hadn't considered. Let the opportunities find you.
- From → To: East Coast USA → Japan
- Dates: March - May (Spring)
- Details: Business Class
Which Alert Is Right For You?
To help you decide which tool to use and when, here’s a quick side-by-side comparison of the core features and use cases for each alert type.
Live Alerts
For the Meticulous Planner
Must-Have TripsSpecific dates and destinations you can't miss.
Proactive SearchWe actively check availability on a schedule just for you.
Fixed RouteRequires specific airports; does not support "Anywhere".
Email & Push (Opt-in) Delivers results to your inbox and/or device.
Gold: 30 / Diamond: 500
Flex Alerts
For the Spontaneous Explorer
Travel InspirationYour dates, origin, or destination are open to discovery.
AI-PoweredOur intelligent system finds high-value opportunities for you.
Highly FlexibleUse broad regions, "Anywhere," or "Anytime".
Push Notification Sends an instant alert for time-sensitive opportunities.
Gold: 100 / Diamond: Unlimited
Watch the Livestream
Want to see it all in action? We hosted a live event where we walk through everything, from a full demo to advanced strategies, and answered questions from the community.
Stop Searching, Start Booking
Our new Alerts system is more than a feature; it’s a fundamental shift in how you approach award travel. It’s designed to save you time, eliminate frustration, and empower you to book unforgettable trips with your points. Your dream trip is out there, and now, you can find it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alerts can I create?
The number of active alerts depends on your AwardFares tier. We’ve updated the limits to support these powerful new features:
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Live Alerts: Gold: 30, Diamond: 500
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Flex Alerts: Gold: 100, Diamond: 500
These new limits ensure the system remains fast and reliable for everyone. For the most up-to-date information, always check our pricing page.
Why do Flex Alerts require push notifications?
For two main reasons: speed and volume. Availability found by Flex Alerts can be fleeting, and push notifications are the fastest way to alert you. Additionally, a broad search (e.g., ‘USA to Europe’) can generate a high volume of results, which is better managed via push notifications than email.
Can I use "Anywhere" for a Live Alert?
No. Live Alerts are designed for precision and require a specific origin, destination, and date(s). For that level of flexibility, a Flex Alert is the perfect tool.
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