Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced significant changes to its Mileage Bank award program, set to take effect on June 10, 2025. While the airline provided advance notice, giving travelers time to adjust plans, the devaluation hits hardest for premium cabin redemptions. Here’s a breakdown of the changes and how they might impact your travel plans.

On March 9, 2025, Korean Air’s brand-new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (HL8515) was spotted displaying a newly updated livery and logo at Gimpo International Airport (RKSS) in Seoul. This marks the first appearance of Korean Air’s new visual identity, just weeks after its recent merger with Asiana Airlines.

Here’s a summary of my recent flight with China Eastern from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA). Despite being a short flight (~1 hour), I was surprised they operated it using a massive 777-300ER. The flight was cheap, departed, and arrived on time, and the service was solid. They even gave us a hot meal with coffee or tea. Kudos to the China Eastern team! Let’s dive into the details.

Booking Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles is one of the best ways to experience one of the world’s most luxurious Business Classes at a fantastic value. Qsuites offer fully enclosed suites, lie-flat beds, and top-tier service, making them feel more like a First Class than Business. As Qatar Airways is part of the Oneworld alliance, booking with Alaska Mileage Plan provides unique opportunities, often at lower mileage rates than other programs. This post will show how to find Qsuites award availability and maximize your miles for the ultimate travel experience.

Qatar Airways has one of the world’s most luxurious premium cabin experiences, with its famous Qsuites ranging from single to quad premium seats. They recently launched their Qsuites Next Gen product in 2025, with several improvements to make the experience even better and closer to First Class. While Qatar’s loyalty program is highly competitive, American Airlines AAdvantage miles remain one of the most cost-effective ways to book these seats. Here’s your definitive guide to securing Qatar Airways premium cabins with AA miles, updated for 2025.

JetBlue TrueBlue is JetBlue’s loyalty program, built to help travelers earn and redeem points for award flights across JetBlue’s growing route network in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and even transatlantic routes to Europe. Whether you’re looking to book a seat in Economy or indulge in JetBlue’s premium Mint cabin, understanding how to make the most of your TrueBlue points can significantly lower your travel costs. This guide will walk you through the essentials of TrueBlue, and show you step-by-step instructions on finding flights on AwardFares. Let’s dive in!

JetBlue has unveiled its latest special livery, the Cloudtop Cruiser (N561JB), an Airbus A320-200 wrapped in a vibrant design featuring Nintendo’s Super Mario characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Bowser. The aircraft replaces its former “La Vie en Blue” name and “Tartan” tail design.

Australia’s aviation sector just got a major shakeup with Qatar Airways securing a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, approved by the federal government under strict conditions. Here’s how this partnership will reshape competition, routes, and choices for frequent flyers – plus what to watch as the deal materializes.