Flying First Class inside SkyTeam isn’t easy, but when you manage to lock in a seat, the experience can rival (and sometimes outshine) the Middle-East big three. Below we rank the six full First Class products still flying in 2025, highlight what has changed since our 2023 guide, and include sample award routes you can search instantly in AwardFares. Let’s start!

Ever wondered what’s being poured at 35,000 feet? Now you don’t have to. With our onboard menu feature, you can now preview onboard wine lists from select airlines before booking or boarding your flight. We’ve rolled it out for four carriers to start: Emirates, Delta Air Lines, Singapore Airlines, and Iberia. And this is just the beginning — full menus and additional airlines are already in the pipeline.

Lufthansa’s new Allegris Business Class is the carrier’s latest premium cabin, featuring upgraded seats and enhanced privacy that finally bring Lufthansa’s business class into the modern era. Debuting on Munich-based Airbus A350-900s, Allegris offers direct aisle access for all passengers and even select “Business Suites” with extra space and privacy. Cash fares for this product are steep (often $5,000–$7,000+ round-trip in business), but you can book it with frequent flyer miles or points at a fraction of the cost.

Are you looking to maximize your travel perks without starting from scratch? Airline status matching allows you to leverage your existing elite status from one loyalty program to gain similar benefits with another.

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.

Looking to book Star Alliance flights with miles or points? Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance, and as of April 2026 it has grown to 26 member airlines after welcoming ITA Airways as its newest member. With so many airlines and loyalty programs, searching for Star Alliance award availability across partners can be overwhelming. Each airline runs its own frequent flyer system and booking tool, and manually checking every website takes hours.

Searching for SkyTeam award flights and reward availability can feel like a daunting task, especially with 17+ member airlines and no unified loyalty program. Each airline has its own website, frequent flyer program, and SkyTeam flight search system, making it time-consuming to find the best redemption options. In 2026, SkyTeam is going through major changes — ITA Airways has left for Star Alliance, Korean Air and Asiana are merging, and dynamic pricing is now the norm across most member programs.

Searching for oneworld award flights can be complex, especially with 15 member airlines and multiple loyalty programs to navigate. In 2026, the alliance is going through major changes — Fiji Airways and Oman Air are now full members, Hawaiian Airlines is about to join, British Airways devalued Avios partner awards, and Alaska Airlines launched its new Atmos Rewards program replacing Mileage Plan.

PointsYeah has built a strong reputation as a beginner-friendly award search tool, and for good reason. Its free tier is generous, the Daydream Explorer is a clever way to discover trips, and the hotel search integration is something most competitors don’t offer. It’s a solid tool.

Award travel can be a headache without the right tools to search for award availability across multiple airlines and loyalty programs. AwardFares and Points Path are both popular options for frequent flyers. But how do they stack up against each other?