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.

JetBlue is making a compelling play for frequent flyers with its 2025 TrueBlue Mosaic Status Match program. If you hold elite status with another airline, this is your chance to enjoy JetBlue’s renowned Mosaic perks. The big news that created a buzz was a limited-time offer where eligible American Airlines AAdvantage and Delta Air Lines SkyMiles top-tier members could fast-track their way to Mosaic 4 status!

Finding that perfect award flight can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Dates, availability, and programs all need to align. At AwardFares, we’re dedicated to simplifying this hunt. One of our most powerful, yet sometimes misunderstood, features is the Timeline View.

Alaska Airlines’ latest Global Getaways sale is live for Mileage Plan members. Under the “Taste the World” theme, you can book award seats at up to 50% off to six culinary hotspots. From street food in Bangkok to empanadas in Buenos Aires, these discounted awards start at just 10,000 miles one-way.

China Airlines has become Southwest Airlines’ first partner in Asia, linking Taiwan to over 30 US cities via four West Coast gateways. While it’s not a full loyalty tie-up yet, this interline agreement opens new routes and booking conveniences for award travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

American Airlines is improving the in-flight experience for summer 2025 across all cabins. On June 11, it will roll out European-inspired meals in Flagship Business and Flagship Suite on key transatlantic routes. Meanwhile, starting June 1, economy passengers will see new sliders, tapas and Texas-sourced tequila in the buy-on-board menu. Premium cabins also gain a new midday snack basket. Here’s what frequent flyers and travel hackers need to know.