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August 29, 2024

Tokyo-Haneda (HND) Delta Sky Club Review

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.

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August 29, 2024

How To Find Turkish Miles&Smiles Award Availability

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.

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August 18, 2024

Miles & More Status Match: Segment Run (Trip Report)

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.

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August 18, 2024

Updates For SAS EuroBonus Members (August 2024)

As summer slows down, SAS has shared a series of news that frequent flyers won’t want to miss, from a limited-time sale to lucrative 2x points offers, and new lounge access with the transition to SkyTeam. This post summarizes all the latest updates, so you don’t have to. Enjoy!

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August 16, 2024

First Class on SkyTeam with EuroBonus: What We Know

Last July 31st, 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 cabins after September 1st. Good news! According to the airline confirmation, it will be possible to book First Class on China Eastern, Saudia, and Garuda Indonesia from the very beginning.

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August 13, 2024

The New Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard for U.S. Travelers

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!

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August 11, 2024

Inside Emirates' Refreshed 777 (Awards Available)

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.

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August 10, 2024

United Award Search: The Utimate Guide For MileagePlus Members

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!

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September 1, 2024

New Lounge Access for SAS Travelers After They Join SkyTeam

On September 1st, 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) officially joins 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.

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August 7, 2024

Virgin Australia: Best Routes to Book with Velocity Points (2024)

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!

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August 8, 2024

A Week of Discounted United MileagePlus Awards

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.

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August 5, 2024

Lufthansa A380 First Class Review: Munich to Boston

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.