On a recent trip out of Tokyo Haneda (HND) airport, I had a chance to visit the Delta Sky Club for the first time. Their lounge in Tokyo is actually the only international location offered by Delta, and it might be one of the best Delta Sky Club lounges I’ve visited.

We are glad to announce that Miles&Smiles is now part of the AwardFares family! In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about finding and booking Turkish Airlines award flights, understanding the award chart, and how to unlock the best value for your Miles&Smiles miles.

With the upcoming transition for SAS from Star Alliance to SkyTeam, there are opportunities to keep your status with Star Alliance by status matching your current EuroBonus status to other programs. One of the best options is the Miles & More status match offered by Lufthansa.

On July 31st, 2024, SAS hosted a Q&A event on Instagram covering many questions about the transition to SkyTeam, especially for their EuroBonus members. One of the questions that arose was about the possibility of using EuroBonus points to book First Class award flights on SkyTeam airlines. Good news! According to the airline confirmation, it is possible to book First Class on China Eastern, Saudia, and Garuda Indonesia.

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. The year 2025 is a period of significant transformation for the program, with major devaluations, exciting new partnerships, and brand-new premium cabins on the horizon. Since United moved to a dynamic pricing model, finding the best value “Saver Awards” has become a real challenge.

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!