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.

The trend of traveling in premium cabins, such as Business Class, has never been stronger. For frequent flyers, choosing the right airline is crucial, especially within alliances like SkyTeam. In this article, we explore some of the best Business Class offerings among SkyTeam members, focusing on cabin comfort, amenities, and service quality. We ranked the cabin based on a mix of our own experience, plus customer reviews, expert opinions, and won awards, as published in SKYTRAX. Let’s get started!

Starting on September 24, passengers flying on JetSMART flights, both domestically and internationally, can earn AAdvantage miles. In addition both airlines announced that later this year, AAdvantage members will also have the option to redeem miles for JetSMART flights! This development is part of JetSMART’s integration into the AAdvantage program, enhancing rewards for frequent travelers.

Delta now offers quite a few routes to Tokyo, including Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis (MSP), Detroit (DTW), Atlanta (ATL), and Honolulu (HNL). All routes fly to Haneda (HND). However, the new Delta One Suites are only available on two planes Delta flies: the Airbus A350-900 and the Airbus A330-900neo. On the routes crossing the Pacific to Asia, Australia, and Oceania, you’re basically guaranteed to be on a plane with the new Delta One Suites. For other routes, you’ll have to check carefully what aircraft/cabin is being used!

Here’s an announcement full of Smiles (wink wink). We are thrilled to share that GOL Smiles (Brazil) is now part of the AwardFares family! GOL has one of the most interesting frequent flyer programs in Latin America, with plenty of non-alliance partners and a jungle of redemption opportunities and sweet spots. In this guide, we’ll cover all you need to know about the Smiles program, helping you understanding the award chart, and how to unlock the best value for your miles.