Japan Airlines markets its Business Class as “Sky Suites,” a name that promises privacy and luxury. But on a long-haul flight from Tokyo to Helsinki, does this flagship product live up to the hype, or is it falling behind competitors? I put it to the test to find out.

SkyTeam, one of the world’s major airline groups, is celebrating 25 years. If you’re new to using points and miles for travel, this is a great time to understand what an airline alliance is and how it can help you.

SAS is set to restart nonstop flights between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM) on June 2, 2026. This marks the airline’s first service to India in 17 years and its return to one of the fastest-growing aviation markets.

China Eastern Airlines is set to bridge Asia and South America with a new trans-Pacific service via Auckland. Starting December 2025, the carrier will extend its daily Shanghai–Auckland flight onward to Buenos Aires, offering frequent flyers fresh award-booking opportunities and restoring a key route that’s been missing since the pandemic.

We are thrilled to announce that Finnair Plus is now fully integrated into AwardFares, giving you a concrete new advantage in your award searches! This integration is a game-changer. With Finnair Plus now using Avios as its currency, you have a powerful new way to book flights on oneworld airlines. The Avios you earn with British Airways, Iberia, or Qatar Airways are now more valuable, as you can use AwardFares to search for and redeem them through Finnair’s program.

On June 17, 2025, All Nippon Airways (ANA) unveiled “THE Room FX,” a new business class suite for its Boeing 787-9 fleet. Developed with Safran Seats and Acumen, the seat was announced at the Paris Airshow and is designed to be the widest and most private in its class.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Vietnam Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding travel options between Scandinavia and Vietnam. The agreement links major cities across both regions, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, via better and smoother itineraries, frequent flyer benefits, and network coverage.

American Airlines is modernizing how you spend AAdvantage miles to move up a cabin. On June 12, 2025, the carrier launches Instant Upgrade, and by August 12, 2025, it will retire its long-standing mileage award upgrade chart. Frequent flyers should understand the timeline, benefits, and what stays the same.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet are joining forces in a new partnership that aims to boost connectivity between Canada and Scandinavia, beginning with an interline agreement and expanding to a full transatlantic codeshare later this summer.

Fantastic news for AAdvantage members and South America explorers! Following our earlier post about JetSMART joining the AAdvantage program, the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived. American Airlines and JetSMART have officially announced that AAdvantage miles can now be redeemed for travel on any JetSMART flight. This unlocks a vast network of destinations across South America, significantly boosting the value and utility of your AAdvantage miles for regional adventures.

JetBlue’s “25 for 25” Challenge is the talk of the town: a great opportunity to earn up to 350,000 bonus points and lock in Mosaic 1 status for a staggering 25 years. This epic quest requires strategy, planning, and finding flights to 25 unique destinations. It’s a massive undertaking, and we’re here to help you conquer it.