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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. The platform supports frequent flyer programs from various airline alliances and independent carriers.

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.

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. 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.

• Multi-program search: Allows searches across several frequent flyer programs in one interface.
• 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.

As of 2025, AwardFares supports a total of 16 loyalty programs across major alliances and independent airlines.

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

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.

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.
• Travel + Leisure referenced AwardFares in the context of tools for managing airline miles.
• Thrifty Traveler listed the platform among award search tools based on user interface and coverage.
• Business Insider mentioned AwardFares in a broader piece on summer travel disruptions.
• Clarín, a major Argentine newspaper, featured AwardFares in an article on redeeming airline miles.

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