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. However, with its infamous dynamic pricing and no published Delta award chart, knowing how to use SkyMiles effectively can be the key to unlocking incredible travel experiences.

SAS is bringing back its “Destination Unknown” trip, offering EuroBonus members another chance for a surprise getaway. This second round of mystery flights departs Friday, April 4th. Registration opens February 17th at 12:00 CET and closes February 18th at 12:00 CET, requiring registration via the SAS app within this 24-hour window.

Air Canada has announced significant modifications to its Aeroplan loyalty program, set to take effect on March 25, 2025. These changes involve the adoption of dynamic award pricing for select partner airlines, aligning their redemption models with Air Canada’s existing dynamic system.

In my quest to earn one million EuroBonus Points with SAS and SkyTeam, I flew from Bangkok (BKK) to Jakarta (CGK) on Garuda Indonesia’s Boeing 737-800, taking advantage of a last-minute Business Class upgrade for around $90 USD. It was worth every cent. Garuda Indonesia delivered an impressive experience, living up to their reputation for world-class hospitality.