2025 will be a strong year in aviation and air travel, and it’s also impacting loyalty programs and frequent flyer miles faster than ever. Airlines are profiting more than ever from their frequent flyer programs, almost turning into banks with very special, unpredictable, and hard-to-understand miles. With plenty of recent changes announced, it’s always good to reassess your strategy every year. Choosing the best frequent flyer program can be daunting, but this curated list of favorites for 2025 provides a great starting point.

Delta Air Lines has announced a series of updates to its in-flight experience, including a new partnership with YouTube and a next-generation, cloud-based seatback entertainment system. The airline wants to provide passengers with a more personalized, seamless, and enjoyable journey, while staying on top of competitors. Here’s all you need to know about the announcement.

British Airways is introducing the evolution of their loyalty program. Starting 1 April 2025, the beloved Executive Club will transition to The British Airways Club. This update is all about keeping up with how people travel today and offering more ways for members to earn rewards and move up the loyalty tiers. After more than 40 years of running a loyalty program, British Airways is modernizing while sticking to its goal of rewarding loyal customers. Here’s everything you need to know about this transformation!

The SAS EuroBonus Millionaire challenge may be over, but the journey to incredible travel experiences with your EuroBonus points is just beginning! Dozens of adventurers took on the challenge to fly with at least 15 different SkyTeam airlines in pursuit of one million EuroBonus points. At AwardFares, we want to celebrate your participation and help you make the most of your hard-earned EuroBonus points.

Long-haul flights are always a mix of excitement and curiosity, and this one didn’t disappoint. As part of my EuroBonus Millionaire trip, I got the chance to fly Aeromexico’s Business Class from Seoul to Mexico City on their Boeing 787 Dreamliner. What made it even cooler was being able to try out both the 787-8 and 787-9 cabins, complete with their famous Sky Bar. For 114.000 EuroBonus points, I was all set for this epic journey, which included a quick stop in Mexico City before heading to Buenos Aires.

About a year ago, my AwardFares co-founder and I booked round-trip First Class flights to Singapore during the special deal that was being offered by Lufthansa at the time. Our trip was initially booked on code-share Singapore Airlines flights in both directions, however, thanks to a cancellation and schedule change we were able to rebook our outbound flight in order to try SWISS First as well.

A true bucket list item, and one of the best cabins in the sky. Here’s a detailed summary of our recent experience on Singapore Airlines’ First Class Suites from Singapore to Frankfurt.

JetBlue continues its mission to be the premier East Coast leisure airline with the launch of two exciting transatlantic routes. Starting May 22, 2025, JetBlue will offer daily seasonal service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (first-ever service to Spain) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). These new routes expand JetBlue’s growing European network and highlight its commitment to delivering affordable, premium travel experiences.

China Airlines has officially introduced its new seasonal route between Melbourne and Auckland, upgrading the flying experience on the busy trans-Tasman corridor. This route, operated with the Airbus A350-900, also offers a one-stop connection between Taiwan and New Zealand, opening up opportunities for passengers to connect to Asia via Melbourne.