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Best First Class in SkyTeam (2025 Edition)
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!
Onboard Menu Previews Now Live: Check Wine Lists on Select Airlines
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.
How to Book Lufthansa Allegris Business Class with Points (2025 Guide)
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.
Airline Status Match Offers 2026: Fees & Requirements
Changing airlines can mean losing the benefits you’ve earned over years of travel. A status match lets you use your existing airline or hotel status to get a similar tier with another program, without starting from zero.
How to Book Qatar Airways Qsuites Using Atmos Rewards Points (ex-Mileage Plan) (2025)
Booking Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class with Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards points (ex-Mileage Plan) is one of the best ways to experience one of the world’s most luxurious Business Classes at a fantastic value. While the loyalty program’s name has changed from Mileage Plan to Atmos Rewards, its incredible value for partner redemptions remains. Qsuites offer fully enclosed suites, lie-flat beds, and top-tier service, making them feel more like First Class than Business. As Qatar Airways is part of the Oneworld alliance, booking with Atmos Rewards provides unique opportunities, often at lower point rates than other programs.
Best Miles & More Alternatives in 2025: Top Star Alliance Programs to Consider
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.
How To Search and Book Star Alliance Award Flights with Miles (2026)
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.
How To Search and Book SkyTeam Award Flights (2026)
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.
How To Search and Book Oneworld Award Flights (2026)
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.
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







