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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great news for EuroBonus lovers! The program just launched a new campaign with a 30% points discount on SAS Go Bonus trips (Economy class) from Scandinavia to destinations across North America and Asia.

From June 2024, Brussels Airlines has scheduled a new service between Brussels and Nairobi, pushing their destinations in sub-Saharan Africa to a total of 18. This isn’t their first venture into the Kenyan capital; they previously operated there from 2002 to 2015. The service will feature a technical stopover in Kigali, thus bumping up the airline’s Rwanda service to daily flights.

STARLUX Airlines, the rising Taiwanese career, is moving full-speed-ahed with their ambitious plans to strengthen its foothold in the U.S. market. After launching extremly successfus flights from Taipei to Los Angeles earlier this year, today the airline announced they are expanding to San Francisco.

For frequent travelers and point maximizers, AwardFares has consolidated as one of the most reliable and feature-rich tools to search for award availability. However, our Seat Maps feature is an often-overlooked gem.