Virgin Red is the umbrella loyalty program that brings together Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club), Virgin Hotels, Virgin Voyages, and other Virgin-related companies. They have just announced the introduction of the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard in the United States. This new credit card, launched in partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard, is designed to reward Virgin-centered spending. With a great sign-up bonus and the possibility to earn SkyTeam Elite status, Flying Club enthusiast should seriously consider getting this card to maximize their points value!

Last Wednesday (August 7th), Emirates started operating its first Boeing 777 with a complete cabin refresh, now sporting a stunning new design. This revamped aircraft took 37 days to overhaul and made its debut flight to Geneva as flight EK 83, four days ahead of the previously announced schedule.

If you’re a MileagePlus member looking to make the most of your United miles, you’re in the right place. In this ultimate guide on United Award Search, we show you step-by-step how to unlock the full potential of your MileagePlus account: we walk you through everything you need to know to find the best award flights and maximize your miles. Let’s get started!

On September 1st, 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) officially joined the SkyTeam alliance, which means a major shift in lounge access for SAS travelers, among other things. With this transition, SAS EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members, as well as SAS Plus/Business travelers, will be able to access a variety of new lounges, including those of partners like KLM, Delta, and Air France. Despite the move, SAS has managed to retain lounge agreements with Lufthansa (a Star Alliance partner) for certain specific airports. Let’s look at the updated list, according to SAS’ website.

Celebrating our recent addition of Velocity to the AwardFares family, in this blog post, we’ll highlight the top Virgin Australia routes that offer exceptional value for your points. These routes cover key destinations across Australia, no matter if you’re planning a quick business trip or a leisure adventure. Let’s start!

This week, United Airlines is rolling out discounted awards with a different mystery destination each day. These deals offer significant savings, but they are available for one day only.

While Lufthansa recently started the rollout of their Allegris product, it’s far from done, and in fact, the First Class cabin still needs to be updated. That being said, the current Lufthansa First Class is still a great product, and I was lucky enough to fly it from Munich to Boston.

July has been very busy for the aviation industry, with several announcements from both airlines and manufacturers. In this post, we look at the latest routes announced by top airlines including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Aeromexico, and Avianca. Good news is that for almost all of them, there are award seats available, meaning you could book those new flights right away using points or miles. Let’s dive in!

With just one month left before SAS joins SkyTeam, it’s time to take full advantage of the fantastic redemption opportunities within Star Alliance before they disappear forever. There are still plenty of hidden gems, with an impressive lineup of airlines and unique cabin experiences that can be redeemed for great value. Here’s a curated list of some of our top Star Alliance cabins and routes that can be booked using SAS EuroBonus points. Yes, there’s availability, too; we checked using AwardFares ;).

Ready to unlock the secrets of Virgin Australia Velocity and score incredible award flights? Whether you’re a points pro or just getting started, AwardFares helps you find great redemptions in a matter of seconds. We’ll break down the program’s award chart and show you how to find sweet spots (it’s easier than you think). Let’s get ready to go Velocity award hunting!

A while back, ANA announced that they were launching three new direct flights from Europe to Tokyo this winter: Stockholm, Istanbul, and Milan to Tokyo. After several back-and-forths and postponed dates, tickets are now on sale, and the best part: awards are available. So far, we’ve seen seats using SAS EuroBonus and United MileagePlus.

Summer of 2024 continues to heat up, and so does the EuroBonus program rolling out the news: from a special status match campaign to new benefits for Silver members and a revamped award chart with the inclusion of SkyTeam partners, there’s plenty to look forward to. There are also new ways to maximize your points through car rentals. In this post, we summarize them all!