Traveling back from Japan recently I had the opportunity to fly Finnair’s Premium Economy from Tokyo Narita to Helsinki. Here’s a review of my experience.

Starting November 1, 2024, ANA has rolled out a new fare structure called Branded Fares, offering travelers more flexibility and choice based on their travel needs. This revamped fare lineup lets customers select options that best fit their preferences for changeability, refunds, baggage allowance, and seat selection.

SAS released a new campaign for Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with discounted tickets for EuroBonus members: 25% discount on domestic award flights. The offer applies to one-way and return journeys in SAS Go Bonus and SAS Plus Bonus, for travel between January and March (2025). And as usual, children 2-11 years old get 50% of the point price, even on the already discounted price.

Overall, my experience with Cathay Pacific was good. There are some highlights and some odd downsides. The cabin is comfortable, although not in the greatest of layouts. The food is very good, and the staff is friendly and courteous, although service can sometimes feel a bit rushed. The IFE is really bad on their older 777 models, although it’s been improved on newer planes. They offer plenty of options on board for both food and drinks, all of them of great quality.

SAS launched new discounted tickets for EuroBonus members: 30% discount on award flights to/from selected destinations in the USA and Japan. The offer applies to one-way and return journeys in SAS Go Bonus, for travel during January and February (2025). And as usual, children 2-11 years old get 50% of the point price, even on the already discounted price.

It’s real: airlines are implementing monthly subscriptions on their frequent flyer programs, where you pay per month at different packages and get a fixed number of miles per month. With the rise of subscription services in many industries, it was only a matter of time before airlines jumped on the train. Now, the key question is, are those any good? Should you join? While the concept is still in its early stages, it can be very lucrative in the long run (from our experience), although there are many things to watch out for!

Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has just introduced a brand-new way to earn miles: Subscribe to Miles. It’s a monthly subscription plan, where you pay a fixed monthly fee to acquire a set number of Flying Blue miles, opening up a potential new way to maximize miles at a predictable cost. Let’s dive into the details and see if this subscription is worth considering.

United Airlines has announced a series of updates to its MileagePlus program for 2025, including higher spend requirements for Premier status, some additional flexibility with PlusPoints, and improved earning potential with United Chase credit cards. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s changing:

In collaboration with Disney, Hawaiian Airlines revealed the first of three aircraft showcasing characters from Disney’s upcoming animated feature Moana 2, premiering on November 27. In addition, Hawaiian has also launched a sweepstakes, giving five lucky winners a chance to win 500,000 HawaiianMiles.