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October 26, 2023

Thai Airways 777-300 Business Class: Dated But Comfortable (2023)

During the past couple of months it’s been especially difficult finding Business Class redemptions between Europe and Tokyo. However, thanks to one of my AwardFares alerts, I was lucky to discover one day that there were 2 seats available from CPH to HND via BKK, which I snagged immediately!

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October 23, 2023

What Airlines Have Changed Or Left Alliances? A History of Departures and Switches

Airline Alliances, which are essentially partnerships between airlines, have been a cornerstone of the industry since the 1990s. They offer mutual benefits for airlines, from marketing to operational cooperation, which translates into more seamless travel experiences for passengers.

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October 21, 2023

AwardHacker & AwardFares: A Dynamic Duo for Maximizing Your Miles and Points

The world of airline miles and credit card points offers a myriad of opportunities. Whether it’s jet-setting to a luxury destination on first-class tickets or scoring a free short-haul trip, redeeming miles effectively can save travelers thousands of dollars.

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October 19, 2023

Introducing Award Prices And Mixed Cabin Flights (New Features)

We are thrilled to unveil a set of game-changing features that will redefine the way you explore and book award flights. In this occasion, we are introducing award prices and mixed-cabin award searches.

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October 19, 2023

How To Find Cheap Award Flights And Identify Good Redemptions (Step-by-step)

We hear you; the world of award flights sometimes feels like trying to crack a secret code. Our team members at AwardFares have over 15 years of experience redeeming “free” flights across different frequent flyer programs and airlines, and it still is a challenging game. That’s why we crafted our tool AwardFares with love and strive to help fellow travelers like us with some of the issues we struggle with.

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September 1, 2024

7 Benefits Of SAS Joining SkyTeam (The Bright Side)

With all the buzz around SAS joining SkyTeam after being acquired by Air France-KLM and others, we read many negative comments about this transition. At AwardFares, we are focused on helping EuroBonus members navigate this new phase by bringing the latest tools and information we have at hand.

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September 1, 2024

Try These EuroBonus Award Flights Before SAS Leaves Star Alliance

In light of the recent announcent of SAS leaving Star Alliance, we noticed an increase in traffic and EuroBonus searches at AwardFares. We are happy that our tool is helping you find your next dream award flight!

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October 10, 2024

SAS Will Leave Star Alliance! Here’s What To Do Next

SAS announced major news today during a press conference. The airline has been under restructuring since it filed for bankruptcy under the U.S. Chapter 11 process. After several months, they reached a significant milestone: it will be acquired by a new consortium that includes Air France-KLM, leaving behind Star Alliance and joining SkyTeam.

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October 2, 2023

How To Book The New JAL Flagship A350 With Miles Or Points

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the specifics of its latest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and cabin design. This plane is set to be JAL’s premier international service, after two decades. Passengers can look forward to unparalleled comfort inside the plane and a journey tailored to each individual. While the aircraft’s initial launch on the Tokyo (Haneda) to New York (JFK) route was slated for late November 2023, supply chain setbacks have prompted a rescheduled debut expected by the end of 2023.

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September 1, 2024

Booking Turkish Airlines Flights With SAS EuroBonus Points (Guide)

UPDATE: SAS is no longer a member of Star Alliance and it is no longer possible to book Turkish Airlines flights with EuroBonus points. This guide is deprecated. Instead, try booking through a different program such as United MileagePlus, Aeroplan, etc.

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September 1, 2024

SAS EuroBonus And Ethiopian Airlines Ghost Availability

UPDATE: SAS is no longer a member of Star Alliance and it is no longer possible to book Ethiopian Airlines flights with EuroBonus points. This guide is deprecated. Instead, try booking through a different program such as United MileagePlus, Aeroplan, etc.

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September 22, 2023

10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your SAS EuroBonus Points (2023)

Frequent flyer points have become the golden tickets to incredible discounted adventures, luxurious upgrades, and unparalleled travel experiences. Yet, it is almost never straightforward to understand if you are getting good value from your points. Travelers end up swimming in a sea of miles and points without fully understanding how to redeem them.