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January 21, 2024 · by Richard

China Railways High Speed Train Business Class From Shanghai to Shenzhen

This review is a bit unusual as we usually review airlines. Still, we figured it would fit the blog since China Rail offers a Business Class product on their high-speed trains, intended to compete with domestic air travel.

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January 16, 2024 · by Germán

SAS Ambitious New Direct Flight To Atlanta Takes Off In June (Awards Now Available)

Waking up to more exciting news for SAS travelers and EuroBonus lovers! Scandinavian Airlines announced it will expand its North American network in the summer of 2024 by introducing a ninth destination: starting June 17th, there will be daily nonstop flights from Copenhagen to Atlanta.

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January 15, 2024 · by Germán

How To Book Award Flights On The Chinese COMAC Planes

The skies are changing! Alongside established giants like Airbus and Boeing, new players are joining the game, and none are bigger than China’s COMAC. Their C919 and ARJ21-700 jets are poised to make waves in the aviation industry, and yes, you can be among the first to experience them. But how do you snag an award seat on these cutting-edge birds? This post is a roadmap to surfing on China’s rising stars, and how to redeem miles for flights on these planes.

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January 12, 2024 · by Germán

Things to Consider When Booking Award Flights with Children

Traveling with kids can be magical, but when it comes to booking flights, the magic can quickly fade into a stressful scramble. Flying with little ones throws a unique curveball. From age-specific policies to luggage logistics, navigating award flights with children requires a different kind of packing list (and time in front of your member dashboard).

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January 11, 2024 · by Germán

SAS EuroBonus Conscious Traveler Takes Off In 2024: Greener Flying, Greater Rewards

In response to growing environmental concerns, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has revamped its EuroBonus program, aligning it with sustainable travel practices. This initiative is called EuroBonus Conscious Traveler (read more here), is set to launch in January 2024, and it represents a significant shift in the airline’s approach, moving beyond traditional loyalty programs to embrace environmental responsibility.

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July 30, 2025 · by Germán

How Full Is My Flight? Check Flight Seat Availability Instantly

Ever wondered how full your flight is? Whether you’re hoping for an empty middle seat, trying to avoid a packed cabin, or strategically planning your upgrade, our free Flight Seat Availability Checker is your first and best stop. It provides instant, real-time seat maps for any flight.

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January 5, 2024 · by Philip

KLM Europe Short-Haul Business Class In 2024 (737-900ER)

I was looking to book a flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Copenhagen (CPH) and remembered I still had some miles in my Delta SkyMiles account. Luckily, it was just enough for a one-way Economy redemption on KLM, which I found thanks to the new Delta SkyMiles integration in AwardFares.

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January 4, 2024 · by Germán

SAS Will Fly To 9 New Destinations During Summer 2024

Exciting times to be a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) enthusiast! In spite of the uncertainty around switching to SkyTeam and leaving Star Alliance, there’s still a positive angle to the story. The airline has announced an extensive expansion of its flight schedule, adding nine new routes to its list of over 130 destinations in more than 40 countries.

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December 29, 2023 · by Germán

Last-Minute EuroBonus Redemption Gems (For The Amex 2-for-1 Vouchers)

Tick Tock, EuroBonus Clock! It’s that time of the year again when many Amex 2-for-1 vouchers (or companion tickets) are about to expire, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably scrambling to find the best way to use them.

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April 25, 2025 · by Germán

First Class Reward Flights with Flying Blue

While Flying Blue remains one of the most basic pillars of SkyTeam award flight redemptions, First Class are still among the hardest ones to score. Today, we’re diving into the world of First Class redemptions using Flying Blue, a topic that for us is both exciting and a bit complex.

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December 26, 2023 · by Philip

SAS Business On The Polar Route: Tokyo To Copenhagen (A350-900)

I had been monitoring award availability to fly back to Europe for Christmas. During the middle of October (two months before the departure date), some Business class seats opened up on SK984, the SAS flight from Haneda (HND) to Copenhagen (CPH).

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December 20, 2023 · by Germán

Plan Better Together: Introducing Multi-journey & Sharing In Journey Planner

Although 2023 is almost ending, our team is still working full-thrust to deliver convenient new features every week. This time, we are completely revamping our Journey Planner experience, allowing you to work on multiple journeys in parallel and share journeys with friends and family via URL (even to anonymous users!).