Virgin Australia has announced an extensive series of changes to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program, with updates rolling out over the next 12 months.The changes will, among other things, introduce two new status tiers, simplify the way members earn and maintain status, and adjust how Velocity Points and Status Credits are earned and redeemed on both Virgin Australia and partner airline flights.

Cathay Pacific has just introduced its new Aria Suite Business Class, part of a larger upgrade to its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The new suites are designed to offer more comfort, privacy, and updated tech, and are already flying on the Hong Kong to Beijing route as of October 18, 2024.

Alaska Airlines has announced significant changes to its Mileage Plan program, starting in January 2025. These updates aim to enhance the loyalty experience by introducing new milestones, offering more ways to earn and redeem miles, and improving the elite upgrade process. The program will be more customizable, allowing members to choose perks that suit different needs or preferences.

I just booked a completely crazy trip to collect 1 million EuroBonus points, thanks to SAS’s new promotion. When I first read about it, I thought it was both insane and surely super difficult.

SAS launched the conscious traveler program at the beginning of the year, and one of the rewards for completing it was a reusable bag tag. They opened up to order the tag back in June and of course I ordered one as soon as it was available. It took a while for them to be delivered, but they arrived just in time for a recent trip, and while I didn’t need to check in luggage, I took the chance to try out this new system.

The recently announced challenge/campaign by SAS, “EuroBonus Millionaire”, lets you earn up to 1 million EuroBonus points by flying with SkyTeam partners before the year ends. Right after the announcement, we received many questions about building feasible itineraries. The rules seem clear, but there are several details, considerations and restrictions to take into account if you are going for the 1 Million Point challenge. With numerous airlines and destinations available, it can be hard to know where to start.

SkyTeam seems to be working full thrust to grow its market share, launching new offerings and services weekly! Now, SkyTeam is significantly expanding its intermodal travel by partnering with two leading European rail operators, Trenitalia and Eurostar. These collaborations are aiming to revolutionize the way passengers experience travel across Europe, taking airline alliances beyond air travel, and allowing a smoother integration of air and rail journeys through a single booking. KLM has already piloted this with great results.

Starting October 30, Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club will undergo significant changes, bringing both exciting new opportunities and the introduction of dynamic award pricing. These updates are designed to offer members more flexibility in redeeming Virgin Points for flights but also introduce some potential challenges. Here’s what you need to know.

SAS has officially joined SkyTeam, and they’re celebrating with a (almost never seen) challenge that could make you a EuroBonus Millionaire! This quarter, the more you explore the world with SkyTeam partners, the more points you rack up. Good news: award flights count too!

In recent weeks, SAS has unveiled codeshare agreements with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines and significantly expanded its domestic network within Sweden. With these new partnerships and network expansions, and right after the switch to SkyTeam, SAS continues to thrive and solidify its position as a leading airline in Scandinavia and beyond.