American Airlines is improving the in-flight experience for summer 2025 across all cabins. On June 11, it will roll out European-inspired meals in Flagship Business and Flagship Suite on key transatlantic routes. Meanwhile, starting June 1, economy passengers will see new sliders, tapas and Texas-sourced tequila in the buy-on-board menu. Premium cabins also gain a new midday snack basket. Here’s what frequent flyers and travel hackers need to know.

United Airlines just added another perk for frequent flyers: a new in-flight entertainment partnership with Spotify. Starting today, you can access over 450 hours of curated music playlists, video podcasts, and audiobooks right from the seat-back screen, no Spotify account required.

EuroBonus members—ready for a summer getaway close to home? SAS is offering 25% off award flights within Scandinavia, making it the perfect time to explore nearby gems. The offer is valid on SAS Go Bonus and SAS Plus Bonus award bookings, for both one-way and round-trip itineraries.

United Airlines and JetBlue just unveiled their Blue Sky partnership, a reciprocal loyalty deal that will let you earn and spend miles across both carriers—and open up elite perks in the future. Subject to regulatory approval, the collaboration is set to roll out this fall and could reshape how you use your award miles on domestic and international routes.

Looking to improve your travel experience within SkyTeam? The Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles Status Match program provides a direct path to SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status. And now in 2025, the offer is better than ever: you can match from major hotel loyalty programs like Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, and more.

Royal Jordanian is offering a status match opportunity through StatusMatch.com for elite members of selected airline and hotel loyalty programs. This promotion allows eligible participants to fast-track their way to Silver Jay (oneworld Ruby) or Gold Sparrow (oneworld Sapphire) status in Royal Jordanian’s Royal Club program.

Etihad Guest has launched a new campaign, The Extraordinary Challenge, aimed at celebrating the expansion of its global network. The concept is straightforward: travel to (or from) 15 newly announced destinations served by Etihad, and you could win up to 5 million Etihad Guest Miles.

United Airlines just announced three major updates to its MileagePlus program that will hit members later this year. While none are a total game-changer on their own, together they represent a clear devaluation—especially if you use United miles for multi-city itineraries or paid‐fare upgrades.

The world of air travel is constantly evolving. For frequent flyers, staying on top of loyalty program devaluations, exciting new airline routes, critical fleet upgrades, and timely promotions can feel like a full-time job. Missing a key update could mean missing out on valuable miles, better redemption opportunities, or a more comfortable flight experience.

Virgin Atlantic is running a one-week award sale that slashes 20% off its lowest Economy Saver reward seats to and from the UK. You can book one-way flights starting at just 4,800 Virgin Points, with travel from May 20 to September 30, 2025. Don’t miss out—book by May 27.

Air France-KLM has just launched Flying Blue+, a standalone mobile app that brings new ways to earn Miles beyond flights. Designed for members in the United States and the United Kingdom, this app lets you rack up Miles on everyday purchases, by linking your payment card and shopping through curated offers.

Choosing the best frequent flyer program in Star Alliance with, no doubt, unlock tremendous value, from free stopovers to lie-flat seats at economy-ticket prices. In this 2025 guide, we analyze seven leading programs based on award chart generosity, mileage earning flexibility, stopover and routing perks, and fuel surcharges and fees.