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.

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.