AwardFares
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Travel technology, Search engine, Loyalty programs |
| Founded 📆 | 2018 |
| Founders 👔 | Philip Bergqvist, Richard Simko |
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Number of employees | 1–10 |
| 🌐 Website | awardfares |
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AwardFares is an online platform that aggregates award flight availability from multiple airline frequent-flyer programs. The tool allows users to search for flights that can be booked with frequent flyer miles or points, aiming to simplify the process of award travel planning. It includes features such as calendar-based availability views, seat maps, and customizable email alerts for specific routes and dates.[1] The platform supports frequent flyer programs from various airline alliances and independent carriers.
Overview
AwardFares was created to address challenges associated with redeeming airline miles, which often require checking multiple websites. It consolidates availability data into a single interface and supports programs across major airline alliances, including Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam, as well as independent programs like JetBlue TrueBlue and Azul Fidelidade.[2]
History
The company was founded in 2018 by Philip Bergqvist and Richard Simko. A beta version of the platform launched in February 2018, followed by the introduction of a calendar view and a subscription model later that year.[3] Additional features such as alert notifications and seat map integration were introduced in subsequent years, along with interface updates and support for multi-program searches.
Features
- Multi-program search: Allows searches across several frequent flyer programs in one interface.[1]
- Calendar view: Displays award availability across a range of dates.
- Email alerts: Notifies users when specific award flights become available.
- Seat maps: Displays seating configurations on specific flights.
Supported Loyalty Programs
As of 2025, AwardFares supports a total of 16 loyalty programs across major alliances and independent airlines.[2]
| Loyalty Program | Airline | Alliance / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico Rewards | Aeroméxico | SkyTeam |
| Flying Blue | Air France–KLM | SkyTeam |
| AAdvantage | American Airlines | Oneworld |
| Mileage Plan | Alaska Airlines | Oneworld |
| Azul Fidelidade | Azul Brazilian Airlines | Independent |
| SkyMiles | Delta Air Lines | SkyTeam |
| Etihad Guest | Etihad Airways | Independent |
| GOL Smiles Brazil | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Independent |
| GOL Smiles Argentina | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Independent |
| TrueBlue | JetBlue | Independent |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Qantas | Oneworld |
| MileagePlus | United Airlines | Star Alliance |
| Miles & Smiles | Turkish Airlines | Star Alliance |
| EuroBonus | Scandinavian Airlines | Star Alliance |
| Velocity | Virgin Australia | Independent |
| FlyingClub | Virgin Atlantic | SkyTeam |
| Aeroplan (discontinued) | Air Canada | Star Alliance |
| LifeMiles (discontinued) | Avianca | Star Alliance |
Subscription Plans
AwardFares offers a free version with limited features and paid plans—Gold and Diamond—that provide access to additional functionality such as higher search limits, email alerts, and support for multiple programs.
Media Coverage
AwardFares has been referenced in several publications related to travel and loyalty programs:
- The Wall Street Journal has cited AwardFares in articles about frequent flyer strategies and booking award flights.[4][5]
- Travel + Leisure referenced AwardFares in the context of tools for managing airline miles.[6]
- Thrifty Traveler listed the platform among award search tools based on user interface and coverage.[7]
- Business Insider mentioned AwardFares in a broader piece on summer travel disruptions.[8]
- Clarín, a major Argentine newspaper, featured AwardFares in an article on redeeming airline miles.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Pasajes Aéreos: Cómo Funciona La Herramienta Que Te Permite Aprovechar Tus Millas". Clarín (in español). Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Award Search – AwardFares". Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "About – AwardFares". Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "The Secret To Better Rewards Flight Deals". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Turn That Stockpile of Miles or Points Into a Trip". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "How To Be Smarter With Airline Miles And Hotel Points In The Year Ahead". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "10 of the Best Award Search Tools To Use Your Points & Miles". Thrifty Traveler. 8 November 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Summer Fliers Brace for Chaos From United, Boeing Issues". Business Insider. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
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