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Miles&Smiles

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Sweet Spots (2025)

Identifying sweet spots in any frequent flyer program is what we do for a living. Now that AwardFares supports Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles with a region-based award chart, let’s look into how to hack the it and unlock significant value, particularly when flying Turkish Airlines. Some of the most notable sweet spots include:
September 5, 2024 · by Germán
News

American Airlines Announces New Routes to Europe in Summer 2025

American Airlines is expanding its trans-Atlantic network with five new routes, resuming flights to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), for the first time since 2019! The airline is also introducing new connections to Athens (ATH), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), and Rome (FCO).
September 5, 2024 · by Germán
EuroBonus

How Many EuroBonus Points Do You Earn On SkyTeam Airlines?

With SAS officially part of the SkyTeam alliance since September 1, 2024, a new world of opportunities has opened up for EuroBonus members. You can now earn valuable EuroBonus points when flying with SkyTeam’s extensive network of airlines, including popular carriers like Delta, KLM, and Air France. However, the number of points you’ll bank depends on several factors: the airline you fly, your travel class, your specific booking class (the letter on your ticket), and the distance of your flight.
September 1, 2024 · by Germán
EuroBonus

SkyTeam Airlines You Can Book with EuroBonus Points (Updated List)

SAS is now officially part of SkyTeam, leaving behind many years in Star Alliance. With the transition, it’s now possible to book flights on SkyTeam Airlines with EuroBonus points. Let’s have a look at the full list of partners.
September 1, 2024 · by Germán
Trip Report

Tokyo-Haneda (HND) Delta Sky Club Review

On a recent trip out of Tokyo Haneda (HND) airport, I had a chance to visit the Delta Sky Club for the first time. Their lounge in Tokyo is actually the only international location offered by Delta, and it might be one of the best Delta Sky Club lounges I’ve visited.
August 29, 2024 · by Philip
Miles&Smiles

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Guide (2026)

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is one of the last major frequent flyer programs with published, fixed award charts. You can check how many miles a flight should cost before searching for a seat, which makes the program easier to plan around than many Star Alliance alternatives. One of its best remaining redemptions is nonstop Business Class from North America to Istanbul for 65,000 miles.
August 29, 2024 · by Germán
Trip Report

Miles & More Status Match: Segment Run (Trip Report)

With the upcoming transition for SAS from Star Alliance to SkyTeam, there are opportunities to keep your status with Star Alliance by status matching your current EuroBonus status to other programs. One of the best options is the Miles & More status match offered by Lufthansa.
August 18, 2024 · by Philip
EuroBonus

SAS EuroBonus First Class on SkyTeam: What We Know (2025)

Since SAS joined SkyTeam, EuroBonus members have been eager to know: can you redeem points for First Class on partner airlines? The short answer is not yet. While First Class appears in the EuroBonus award charts, actual bookings aren’t currently possible.
August 16, 2024 · by Germán
Flying Club

The New Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard for U.S. Travelers

Virgin Red is the umbrella loyalty program that brings together Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club), Virgin Hotels, Virgin Voyages, and other Virgin-related companies. They have just announced the introduction of the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard in the United States. This new credit card, launched in partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard, is designed to reward Virgin-centered spending. With a great sign-up bonus and the possibility to earn SkyTeam Elite status, Flying Club enthusiast should seriously consider getting this card to maximize their points value!
August 13, 2024 · by Germán
News

Inside Emirates' Refreshed 777 (Awards Available)

Last Wednesday (August 7th), Emirates started operating its first Boeing 777 with a complete cabin refresh, now sporting a stunning new design. This revamped aircraft took 37 days to overhaul and made its debut flight to Geneva as flight EK 83, four days ahead of the previously announced schedule.
August 11, 2024 · by Germán
MileagePlus

How To Find United MileagePlus Saver Award Flights in 2026

If you’re a MileagePlus member looking to make the most of your United miles, you’re in the right place. The MileagePlus program has undergone massive changes heading into 2026: overhauled earning multipliers, new cardmember award discounts, the launch of Polaris Studio suites, an expanded JetBlue partnership, and ITA Airways joining Star Alliance. Since United uses dynamic pricing, finding the best value “Saver Awards” remains a real challenge.
August 10, 2024 · by Germán
Velocity

Virgin Australia: Best Routes to Book with Velocity Points (2024)

Celebrating our recent addition of Velocity to the AwardFares family, in this blog post, we’ll highlight the top Virgin Australia routes that offer exceptional value for your points. These routes cover key destinations across Australia, no matter if you’re planning a quick business trip or a leisure adventure. Let’s start!
August 7, 2024 · by Germán
MileagePlus

A Week of Discounted United MileagePlus Awards

This week, United Airlines is rolling out discounted awards with a different mystery destination each day. These deals offer significant savings, but they are available for one day only.
August 5, 2024 · by Germán