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Guide
Winter Getaways With Miles Or Points (2023)
Winter is a magical time of year, transforming landscapes into winter wonderlands and inviting adventurers to explore the season’s beauty. It’s also ideal for a snow-filled getaway: embrace the magic of the mountains and indulge in exhilarating ski and snowboard adventures.
Announcements
Delta SkyMiles Award Search Now Available (New Features)
Delta SkyMiles has been one of the most acclaimed frequent flyer programs in the United States, carving out a reputation for its flexibility, lack of blackout dates, and a wide array of redemption options. Despite recently upsetting a large portion of their members with major changes for 2024, it remains among the best options to redeem award flights on SkyTeam airlines and stands firm for great earning options and seat availability.
Trip Report
United 767-400 Polaris Business Class From Washington To Sao Paulo (2023)
United recently finished their Polaris Business rollout to all planes in their fleet. It’s a new concept for their business class product spanning everything from lounges to cabins to food and drink. I recently tried it out on a flight from Washington to São Paulo.
EuroBonus
SAS EuroBonus Award Flights With 25% Discount (November 2023)
Heja EuroBonus members! If you have just a few points on your account and are unsure what to do with them, this is a great time to book a winter escape at great rates. The program is offering a 25% discount on SAS Go and SAS Plus award trips to selected destinations in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Guide
Holiday Award Travel 2023: Using Dynamic Pricing to Your Advantage
As we approach the busy Christmas and New Year holiday season, with visions of flights to snowy destinations or tropical getaways dancing in our heads, it’s also time for the annual battle with award seat availability. But there’s a silver lining over the holiday travel horizon: the shift to dynamic award pricing models by airlines and frequent flyer programs.
Guide
Roame Travel Alternative: AwardFares vs. Roame (2026)
Roame Travel and AwardFares can uncover some of the same award seats. The real difference appears after the first promising result.
News
New Routes Starting In November 2023 (Awards Available)
If you are sitting on a pile of miles or points or are about to plan your next dream award trip, you’ll like this news. November 2023 looks like a promising month for the aviation industry, with the introduction of several new routes, particularly in the Asian and American markets.
Guide
What Are The Best Airlines To Fly To China In 2025? (US-China Award Flights)
Nonstop air travel between the United States and China is rebounding steadily in early 2025 after the drastic pandemic-induced reductions. At its pre-pandemic peak, there were over 300 direct flights per week between the two nations, but during the pandemic, that number plummeted. As bilateral restrictions ease, airlines are restoring and launching new nonstop routes. Although the current frequency remains below pre-pandemic levels, the upward trend is clear, and both U.S. and Chinese authorities are committed to expanding connectivity. Below is an updated overview of nonstop flights and detailed information on each airline’s service.
Guide
Halloween Cities You Can Visit With Miles Or Points (2023)
When it comes to Halloween, some cities go above and beyond in their celebrations. If you’re looking for a not-so-mainstream experience, or considering using your miles on a spooky getaway, here are ten of the top cities known for their Halloween festivities.
Trip Report
Thai Airways 777-300 Business Class: Dated But Comfortable (2023)
During the past couple of months it’s been especially difficult finding Business Class redemptions between Europe and Tokyo. However, thanks to one of my AwardFares alerts, I was lucky to discover one day that there were 2 seats available from CPH to HND via BKK, which I snagged immediately!
Guide
What Airlines Have Changed Or Left Alliances? A History of Departures and Switches
Airline Alliances, which are essentially partnerships between airlines, have been a cornerstone of the industry since the 1990s. They offer mutual benefits for airlines, from marketing to operational cooperation, which translates into more seamless travel experiences for passengers.
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