# Airlines
Cathay Pacific (CX) Miles Guide: Best Redemptions + Award Booking Tips
Overall, Cathay's Asia Miles remains a program worth paying attention to, especially for trips via Hong Kong to Asia and Australia, as well as for booking oneworld multi-carrier it...
Alaska miles: Wide-open business-class award space between the U.S. and Manila, starting at 75,000 miles
If you've been waiting for Alaska Mileage Plan to add Philippine Airlines redemptions, they’re now available—and because the partnership just opened up, there are still plenty of s...
Vietnam Airlines Status Match: A Shortcut to SkyTeam Elite Status via Airline or Hotel Status
Many hotel elite statuses can now be matched to Vietnam Airlines elite status, which can also get you SkyTeam elite status directly, including benefits like extra baggage allowance...
Alaska Airlines Raises Partner Award Booking Fee, Boosting Summit Card Value
Starting July 1, 2026, Alaska Airlines will increase the partner award booking fee from $12.50 to $20. The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card can still waive the fee when used...
Spirit Airlines Shutdown: Flights Canceled Starting May 2 and What to Do About Your Tickets
What Happened Spirit Airlines and the U.S. government's $500 million rescue plan failed to reach an agreement. Due to a lack of funding, the airline has now stopped operating all f...
JetBlue Adds Points Redemption Benefits Through China Airlines Partnership
JetBlue today announced that, building on its existing interline partnership with China Airlines, it is adding TrueBlue points redemption, giving members a new way to use points to...
Air Canada Aeroplan Miles Devalued Again: New Award Chart Starts June 2026
Air Canada has “unexpectedly” announced a new award chart taking effect on June 1, 2026. Overall, most award redemptions will require 10% to 20% more miles, with some categories in...
JAL and ANA Announce Near-Doubling of Fuel Surcharges on Tickets Issued in May-June
Citing “abnormally high” fuel prices, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have both announced higher fuel surcharges for tickets issued between May and June. On most...
ANA Mileage Program Guide: Refund Fee Can Now Be Paid With ¥3,000
ANA recently added a new way to pay its refund fee. Previously, it required 3,000 ANA miles per person; now there is also an option to pay ¥3,000. ¥3,000 is about $20, which is cle...
Act Fast: Frontier Airlines Launches Limited-Time Status Match Offer With Up to 5,000 Free Miles
Frontier Airlines has launched a limited-time status match offer with up to 5,000 miles available for free. To participate, you only need to upload a screenshot of your account fro...
Alaska Airlines Mileage and Membership Guide: Slight Devaluation, Award Chart Changes for Its Own Flights
Alaska has changed the award chart for its own flights within North America (all segments operated by Alaska). Awards are now based purely on distance, with no more sub-regions. A...