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FIFA World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Flying on Points and Miles
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just four months: 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities across three countries, and millions of fans scrambling for flights. If you’re looking for award flights to the 2026 World Cup, the window is narrowing fast: cash prices are already brutal, and they’ll only get worse as June approaches.
TAP Air Portugal Status Match: Previous Offer & Current Waitlist
TAP Air Portugal previously ran a status match campaign, giving frequent flyers from the UK and EU a fast track into their TAP Miles&Go loyalty program. Unlike many status matches that require endless hoops, this one is refreshingly simple: match your existing airline elite status to TAP Miles&Go Silver, pay €49, and enjoy 12 months of Star Alliance benefits, plus a 2x Status Miles bonus for your first 30 days.
Royal Air Maroc Status Match: Previous Offer & Current Waitlist
Royal Air Maroc previously offered paid matches to Safar Flyer Silver, Gold and Platinum. Applications are now closed. The terms below are a historical record, including the expired January 2026 Status Miles bonus.
SeatGuru is Gone: The 10 Best Alternatives for Choosing Your Seat (2026)
SeatGuru has closed, but you can still check whether a seat has a window, enough legroom, or a lavatory right behind it before you book. AeroLOPA and SeatMaps.com help with those details. The free AwardFares seat map tool shows current seat assignments and availability for supported flights, while ExpertFlyer can alert you when a preferred seat opens.
Best SkyTeam Business Class & Lounges (Ranked for 2026)
Let’s be honest: for years, SkyTeam was the alliance you flew when you had to. It was the land of inconsistent cabins and a few standout carriers propping up a mixed bag of products. That era is over.
Lufthansa's Free Status Match: Turn Your ITA Volare Status into Star Alliance Gold Until 2027
Lufthansa’s Miles & More program has launched a highly specific, no-fee status match, aimed exclusively at elite members of ITA Airways’ Volare program. The offer provides a direct path to Star Alliance elite status valid through February 2027, making it one of the most generous long-term offers currently available. The campaign is administered by StatusMatch.com.
Best Business Class Seats & Cabins: Complete 2026 Guide
Qatar Airways Qsuite is still our pick for the best Business Class seat, especially if you’re traveling as a couple or with friends. ANA’s THE Room gives you plenty of space to stretch out, and JAL’s A350-1000 suites are another strong choice for flights to Japan. For sleeping, we’d also put Finnair’s AirLounge high on the list.
Pokémon Planes (2026): Every Active Jet, Route & Schedule
As of July 2026, there are 12 active Pokémon planes flying for eight airlines. The fleet now includes two China Airlines jets and two Garuda Indonesia jets, while ANA is about to add three more aircraft for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
Frontier Status Match: Get Gold Status for $69 (2025 Guide)
Frontier Airlines has launched a new promotion offering elite status to members of other U.S. airline loyalty programs. For a one-time fee of $69, eligible members can receive FRONTIER Miles Elite Gold status valid through the end of 2026.
Best Ways to Use Atmos Rewards Points: 2026 Sweet Spots
The best ways to use Atmos Rewards points in 2026 are not always the same as the best prices shown on the award chart. We searched six months of live availability and found that some popular sweet spots remain easy to book, while others have become much more difficult.
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Guide (2026): Award Charts & Status
Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. It replaced Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles, bringing both airlines into one program with one points currency and one set of status tiers.
Find & Monitor Award Flight Availability
Use AwardFares to instantly search multiple frequent flyer programs. Find available award seats, set up alerts to monitor availability, check flight schedules, view seat maps, and more—all in one place.
Aeromexico Rewards
Air Canada Aeroplan
American Airlines AAdvantage
Atmos Rewards (Alaska/Hawaiian)
Azul Fidelidade
Delta SkyMiles
Etihad Guest
Finnair Plus
Flying Blue (AF/KL)
GOL Smiles
Jetblue TrueBlue
Qantas Frequent Flyer
SAS EuroBonus
Turkish Miles&Smiles
United MileagePlus
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Virgin Australia Velocity








