Japan Airlines (JAL) offers one of the world’s most luxurious premium cabin experiences, with its Airbus A350-1000 first and business class suites ranking among the best. While JAL’s award space is highly competitive, American Airlines AAdvantage miles remain one of the most cost-effective ways to book these seats. Here’s your definitive guide to securing JAL premium cabins with AA miles, updated for 2025.

SAS has announced the opening of an additional lounge at Stockholm Arlanda Airport to accommodate the increasing number of travelers. The SAS Lounge by Mastercard, located in Terminal 5, gate area F, officially debuts on February 14, 2025. The goal with new space is to improve convenience by reducing walking distances and making the travel experience for EuroBonus members and premium passengers better.

Here’s my recent experience flying Kenya Airways’ fifth-freedom route from Guangzhou (CAN), China, to Bangkok (BKK), Thailand, in Economy Class. This late-night 2.5-hour flight serves as a technical stop before continuing to Nairobi (NBO). I took this flight as part of my ambitious challenge to earn one million EuroBonus points with SAS and SkyTeam by flying 23 flights across 16 SkyTeam airlines in just 14 days.

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.

Heads up, EuroBonus members! SAS just dropped a sweet deal: 30% off award flights between Scandinavia and the US! Yep, you can use fewer points for your next transatlantic trip. This discount works for all bonus classes – Go, Plus, and Business – whether you’re flying one-way or round trip. And as usual, kids (2-11) get 50% off the points price on top of the 30% discount.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have officially begun integrating their frequent flyer programs, offering status matching, reciprocal mileage earning, and new elite perks. These changes are the start of a single combined loyalty program, expected to launch later in 2025. For now, these updates bring immediate benefits to frequent flyers of both airlines. Let’s break down what’s new and how it impacts travelers.

Delta SkyMiles, Delta Air Lines’ loyalty program, opens doors to a vast network of destinations worldwide. Understanding how to use Delta SkyMiles effectively can be the key to unlocking incredible travel experiences. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from finding SkyMiles award availability to maximizing your points with AwardFares. Let’s dive in!