JetBlue Mint, the carrier’s long-haul business class product for both domestic and international flights continues to be a Delta One killer. Yes, TrueBlue (JetBlues owned frequent flyer program) is an obvious way to book Mint, but there are other ways too. Plus, it’s not always clear what product you’ll end up getting, as there are multiple flavors of Mint depending on the aircraft type.

Etihad offers several very different ways to use miles, from a short Economy flight to the First Apartment and The Residence on the Airbus A380. The important part is choosing the right aircraft and award type. A First Class booking on a Boeing 787, for example, does not provide the same seat as a First Apartment on the A380.

Etihad Guest changed its flight rewards, elite status rules, transfer partners, and A380 network between late 2025 and mid-2026. Etihad announced that GuestSeat would become Saver Award in November 2025 and made every available seat bookable with miles. Its current English website now calls the fixed-rate option a Promo seat, while some regional pages still use Saver Award and OpenSeats.

Virgin Atlantic is offering a whopping 40% discount on all award redemptions for travel in 2024. This offer applies to all routes, cabins, and classes, so you can save big on your dream vacation.

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) is revamping its business travel program, SAS for Business, with a new name and a focus on making business trips smoother for both employees and companies. The program will now be known as SAS for Work, and it launches with a myriad of new benefits starting June 11th.

Flying Blue just announced an exciting new partnership with Oman Air, expanding your travel options and mileage potential.

SAS just launched a discounted offer for EuroBonus members: 25% discount on award flights to/from Paris, London, Amsterdam, Gdansk, Poznan, Brussels and Manchester. This promotion is applicable to flights on SAS Go Bonus, and SAS Plus Bonus.

On a recent trip between Tokyo and the US west coast, I tried ZIPAIR for the first time. The airline is a low-cost carrier owned by Japan Airlines (JAL). However, what makes ZIPAIR extra interesting (compared to other LCCs) is that they offer premium seating options with full-flat “Business class” seats.

Want to book an Aeromexico flight with points? Aeromexico Rewards has two award types: limited-availability Classic awards with published prices and dynamic awards whose prices change with the route, cabin, demand, and availability.

Premium economy cabins continue to grow in popularity: cabins are getting better every year, and prices are becoming more attractive than Business and First Class. This year, several airlines launched or will launch new offerings, introducing new seats and elevating the premium economy experience. Here’s a look at our favorites, some of them picked from Skytrax. Plus, we share some tips on how to book them using points or miles. Let’s get started!

The recent acquisition of a 19.9% stake in SAS by the Air France-KLM Group has prompted EuroBonus members to reassess their loyalty program affiliations. This strategic move also includes SAS officially joining SkyTeam as of September 1, 2024. As a result, many travelers (including us at AwardFares) are evaluating whether to stick with EuroBonus or switch to Flying Blue.

Grab your winter gear because SAS just dropped some exciting news, perfect for anyone itching to explore the remote northern frontiers! SAS has announced updates to its winter schedule, including new routes and increased frequencies to various destinations.