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.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its African network with a groundbreaking new route to Marrakech, Morocco, beginning October 2025. This historic first-ever service to Morocco represents a significant expansion of Delta’s African footprint, which has served the continent since 2006 and transported over 7.5 million passengers across its African routes.

Great news for Aeroplan members! Aeroplan Family Sharing is open once again After a long hiatus due to concerns over fraud and misuse. This popular feature lets families combine points for faster rewards and now includes a new verification process to ensure security and fairness.

Here’s a recap of my recent experience on a long domestic flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (the southernmost city in the world). I flew this route in Premium Economy (domestic Business Class) many times. This time I was flying Economy. The plan was full, as it was close to Christmas, and plenty of people were traveling for the holidays. The overall experience was smooth and nothing surprising. The crew was warm and friendly. I didn’t get any of the spectacular views this time because it was cloudy on arrival.

Trying Xiamen AIR was not something at the top o my wishlist, but I had to reprioritize that as part of my EuroBonus Millionaire challenge: it was one of SkyTeam airlines that I needed to fly. From all the airlines in China, Xiamen was the ones I was the least excited about, especially after the few reviews I saw online. Also because I was flying domestic instead of long-haul, it made it even less exciting. However, and despite it wasn’t the most glamorous experience, the airline was solid and everything went smooth. Here’s a detailed recap of my experience.

Lufthansa’s latest changes to Miles & More including dynamic pricing, the elimination of Mileage Bargains, and premium cabin devaluations, have left many travelers searching for better ways to redeem their hard-earned miles. Fortunately, the Star Alliance network offers several robust alternatives that deliver superior value, fixed award charts, and unique sweet spots. No matter what type of award your are after, these seven programs deserve your attention in 2025.

Delta SkyMiles members, it’s time to pack your bags! Delta is currently offering limited-time award deals to top destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. If you’ve been saving your miles for a dream trip, now is your chance to redeem them at a great value. But hurry—this deal is only available until February 27, 2025.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) just upped its game by expanding its global reach through an improved codeshare deal with Air France-KLM. Starting February 26, 2025, you can book flights to new destinations in Brazil, South Africa, and Asia. Here’s what you need to know:

With Korean Air, this short hop from Seoul to Beijing was a breeze. I had a great time onboard; the plane was spotless, the crew was overly attentive, the meal was delicious, and the on-time performance made it a solid option. Plus, the experience at Seoul Incheon was smooth and efficient. Here are all the details.