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August 4, 2024

New Routes from American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, and Aeromexico (Awards Available)

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!

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September 1, 2024

Final Call to Book Star Alliance Routes with EuroBonus

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 ;).

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July 30, 2024

Virgin Australia Velocity: Welcome Onboard

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!

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July 23, 2024

Now Available! Use Your Points for ANA’s New Routes to Europe (Stockholm, Milan and Istanbul)

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.

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July 21, 2024

Updates For SAS EuroBonus Members (July 2024)

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!

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July 19, 2024

Round-The-World Award Flights: The Ultimate Guide

Looking to travel the world without spending a fortune? Round-the-World (RTW) award tickets are a solution that is often underutilized. Even though booking a single RTW fare isn’t always easy, we’ve got you covered with this handy guide. We’ll show you how to plan the perfect trip, whether it’s by piecing together individual award segments or grabbing one of those elusive RTW fares. You’ll learn all about RTW awards, get tips for planning, and discover how AwardFares can help you find and book the best flights across multiple programs. Let’s turn your travel dreams into reality!

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July 12, 2024

Dark Mode Activated: AwardFares’ Latest Theme Has Landed

Our team at AwardFares is thrilled to launch a highly anticipated feature: Dark Theme! Now, you can go award hunting in the dark, making those late-night searches for the perfect flight redemption even more enjoyable (and a little easier on the eyes). Who knows, maybe you’ll even find a red-eye flight you don’t completely dread!

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July 11, 2024

Air France-KLM and SAS Announce New Codeshare and Interline Agreements

The Air France-KLM group is taking advantage of the SAS acquisition as an opportunity to reshape European air travel, going full thrust on strengthening their offerings for travelers. Starting September 1, 2024, new codeshare and interline agreements will extend benefits across their European networks and loyalty programs.

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September 1, 2024

Top Mistakes When Booking EuroBonus Award Flights

Booking EuroBonus awards can be very gratifying, but getting familiar with all the intricacies, fine print, tips, and tricks takes a while. After many years of experience, our team at AwardFares has learned from a few mistakes, from wasting points to higher costs and missed opportunities. In this post, we’ll summarize a few of them.

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July 4, 2024

SAS Reveals SkyTeam Award Chart, Point Prices, and Earnings on Air France-KLM

More new coming in from SAS regarding the transition from Star Alliance to SkyTeam! The airline has revealed the new award charts with point prices when redeeming EuroBouns points on SkyTeam partners. Compared to the Star Alliance chart, there are some price increases and new fees, but also the exciting addition of Premium Economy. SAS also released more news on earning points with Air France and KLM after September 1st. Let’s look at all the changes.

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July 3, 2024

Lufthansa Acquires 41% of ITA Airways

This year is coming with plenty of solid news for the aviation world Lufthansa Group, the German aviation giant, has just received the green light from the European Commission to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline. This means we can expect exciting changes, another alliance shift, and a whole new level of travel possibilities.

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July 2, 2024

How to Book Round-Trip Award Flights Like a Pro

When redeeming points or miles for flights, it’s common to think about round trips. Most frequent flyer programs prioritize round-trip bookings, and some (like ANA Mileage Club) even restrict one-way redemptions.