Germán Ceballos

SAS award trips booked on the website now have to be booked at least 3 days before departure. Anything closer goes through the SAS app, where the member paying with points has to be travelling. That app also has a new EuroBonus mode, worth 500 Bonus points if you explore it before October 28.

Avianca has unveiled new INSIGNIA Business Class suites with privacy doors, with introduction beginning in 2027. Its September 8 announcement describes an upgrade to its Boeing 787 premium experience, which already serves Europe and New York.

I wasn’t planning to fly Business Class out of Tahiti. I had booked Air France Premium Economy with Flying Blue miles and was happy with that choice. Then, while checking in through the app, an offer appeared: $466 for a confirmed upgrade to Business Class.

I was excited to try Air Tahiti Nui, a new local airline on my list operating just four 787 Dreamliners. It made the trip to Tahiti feel more special in a way. But the most important question is simple: is Air Tahiti Nui Moana Economy comfortable enough for 8 hours?

Google can now show flight prices in points or miles through AI Mode in Search. You can describe a trip and ask what it costs using a supported rewards program. Google announced the feature on August 27, 2026.

Rove has added more ways to earn miles and another place to use them. Its August 28 update introduced the app, dining, gift cards, and changes to hotel booking. On September 1, Copa Airlines ConnectMiles joined as a transfer partner with a 40% launch bonus through September 30, 2026.