Today marks the end of an era in aviation history as Czech Airlines (CSA), the fifth oldest continuously operating airline in the world, officially halts operations and merges fully with Czech low-cost carrier Smartwings. A national icon, Czech Airlines had been a member of the SkyTeam alliance, yet on October 26, 2024, its OK Plus loyalty program and “OK” flight code will be permanently retired. This move reduces SkyTeam’s European presence to 19 airlines, ending Czech Airlines’ nearly 100-year legacy.

It’s a sad day for aviation enthusiasts as Czech Airlines officially shuts down on October 26th, taking the OK Plus frequent flyer program with it. In this post, we explore a few alternatives for members that didn’t switch yet. Let’s start!

Flying Blue Promo Rewards are discounted award flights on Air France and KLM that Flying Blue releases every month. These discounted tickets can offer up to 50% off the regular miles cost.

The brazilian airlines GOL and Azul are reportedly once again discussing a potential merger that promises to transform Brazil’s aviation market. According to various sources, negotiations have resurfaced and could culminate in an announcement by the end of this year! Even with just a preliminary version of the agreement.

Delta Air Lines just announced that is refreshing its fleet new cabin interior, offering enhanced comfort and a more uniform and consistent style across all classes of service. The first aircraft featuring these updates—a narrowbody Boeing 757—will fly domestic and short-haul international routes this fall, with a widebody Airbus A350 joining long-haul international routes in early 2025. Let’s have a look at all the changes!

United Airlines is preparing for its most extensive international expansion to date, with service to eight new cities as part of its summer 2025 schedule. This ambitious plan wants to strengthen United’s position as the leading U.S. airline for international travel, with more unique destinations than any other carrier. Starting in May 2025, travelers can look forward to the following new routes.

Beginning in 2025, the World of Hyatt and AAdvantage loyalty programs will introduce new opportunities for members to earn and redeem rewards, both in the air and on the ground. By linking your accounts, you’ll gain access to additional benefits designed to enhance your travel experience.

If you’re a frequent flyer with Delta, United, or Southwest, there’s a great opportunity to explore elite status in the American Airlines AAdvantage program without starting from scratch. American Airlines is offering a four months of free elite status with their new status match offer. The campaign is only valid for elite members Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus or Southwest Rapid Rewards.

October brings unexpected updates for SAS and EuroBonus members! Following their official entry into SkyTeam, SAS is rolling out a range of new offers, promotions, and partnerships with several opportunities to boost your points balance. From the launch of the EuroBonus Millionaire Challenge—where you could earn up to 1 million points—to new ways to redeem your points, this month is packed with rewards and news for frequent travelers. Here’s a breakdown of all the news so you stay current.

When looking for return flights after my summer holidays, I explored several routing options on both SAS and partner airlines using EuroBonus points. I knew this would probably be one of my last redemptions on Star Alliance, so I carefully looked into interesting flights and cabins. Finally, I decided to book on SAS due to the convenient pricing and the free upgrade thanks to the FlyPremium benefit.