Economy Class & Beyond
When two finally become one – Korean Air to fully subsume Asiana Airlines by December
In a saga that’s gone on since November 2020, it’s finally happening – with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines finally integrating into one carrier. Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER – Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Korean Air will become “an integrated flag carrier” on 17th December 17, 2026, marking the completion...
Points Miles and Bling
Canadians Can Now Get CLEAR+ — But Should You?
We’ve sung the praises of NEXUS, which includes TSA Precheck and Global Entry. A relatively newer player to the scene,…
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Paris Is Finally Getting The Airport Express Train It Should’ve Had Years Ago
For a city as internationally important as Paris, getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport into the city center has never been particularly fast, smooth, or enjoyable. That may finally be…
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Mastercard’s New Airport Lounges Serve Sit-Down Meals — And Some Surprising Cards Get Free Access
Mastercard is opening its own airport sit down dining lounges for "World Legend" cardmembers.
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New $300 Credit By American Express: Here’s How I Plan On Maximizing It
American Express has just dropped a brand new benefit - which includes a $300 credit statement. Here's how I plan to maximize the benefit.
One Mile at a Time
American Sells Flagship Business Plus Fare, Refuses Perks, Gaslights Customer
I know American Airlines is trying to become premium, but sometimes the airline is just really bad at taking money from customers and delivering even the most basic services that it promises.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: EVA Air 777 Business Class Bangkok To Taipei
My 3.5-hour flight from Bangkok to Taipei on an EVA Airways 777 in “Royal Laurel” business class was a smooth and restful ride with excellent service and a delicious dinner. EVA 777 Business Class Review (BKK-TPE) For 87,500 Air Canada Aeroplan miles and 34.4o CAD in taxes, I booked Bangkok...
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Elon Musk Says Delta Air Lines Starlink Deal Died Over An “Annoying Portal” — SpaceX Refused
Elon Musk confirms that Delta refused to equip its planes with Starlink because they require putting access behind a portal. SpaceX refuses to do that.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Airport Hotel That Saved Our Trip After A United Cancellation
Normally, I wouldn’t go out of my way to write a review of an airport hotel where we spent less than nine hours. But sometimes a hotel deserves recognition not…
Frequent Miler
The best card for Priority Pass lounges, experiences, and restaurants
Many credit cards include Priority Pass membership as a perk. Many airport lounges across the world accept Priority Pass for free entry. But Priority Pass offers more than just lounges. Some Priority Pass memberships also include free access to experiences (airport massage chairs, gaming rooms, etc.) and restaurants (free meals...
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American Airlines Adds Restaurant-Style Ordering To Miami Flagship Lounge — Cubanos And Croquetas Delivered Tableside
The American Airlines Flagship lounge has introduced food items to order via QR code, delivered tableside. That's something they already have in their most-recently opened Flagship lounge in Philadelphia.
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New Vietnam Entry Requirement
Although the policy has been in place for around one month, tourists headed to Ho Chi Minh City (airport code: SGN) should be aware of this new Vietnam entry requirement. As of 15 April, Vietnam has mandated the use of an electronic arrivals form for many visitors. Those not needing...
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Newlyweds Book Cancun Honeymoon With Priceline, And Realize They Got Played When Their Trip Ends Too Early: ‘We Have Nowhere To Go’
“We had to talk to the AI bot for so long."
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‘A Humiliation Ritual’: Woman Buys Exit Row Seat To Jamaica On Southwest Airlines. Then A Flight Attendant Tells Her She Can’t Sit There
“POV: You made the mistake of flying Southwest as a fat person."
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Woman Informs JetBlue Flight Crew About Her Peanut Allergy Upon Boarding—She Can’t Believe They Did Nothing About It: ‘The Girl Behind Me Eating Peanut Butter Açaí Bowl’
“They literally haven't announced it and won't tell the people around me.”
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Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de Fernando de Noronha ganha novo terminal de passageiros
O terminal de passageiros do Aeroporto de Fernando de Noronha foi completamente renovado e será inaugurado nesta sexta-feira, 15 de maio. A inauguração marca a primeira etapa de uma transformação que vai redefinir a operação do aeroporto nos próximos anos. Com investimento de R$ 63 milhões, a modernização amplia significativamente...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 20% OFF em passagens nacionais com pontos
Para começar o fim de semana com oportunidade de economia, o Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de resgate promocional para seus assinantes. Nesta oferta, clientes do clube podem garantir até 20% de desconto na emissão de passagens nacionais utilizando pontos. A promoção é válida até 17 de maio. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qatar Airways Privilege Club mudará política de extensão de status
A Qatar Airways vai alterar as regras de proteção de status do Privilege Club a partir de junho. Em vez de manter critérios fixos para extensão de categorias elite, a companhia passará a avaliar cada situação individualmente, em uma mudança que gerou dúvidas entre clientes do programa. A Qatar Airways...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para a Europa a partir de 67.300 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é cruzar o Atlântico gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz excelentes oportunidades para a Europa. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões para diferentes destinos europeus a partir de 67.300 milhas + taxas, com saídas de várias cidades do Brasil. Confira a lista que preparamos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United Airlines amplia operação no Japão com nova rota para Sapporo e mais voos para Tóquio
A United vai ampliar sua presença no Japão com duas novas operações: uma rota inédita entre San Francisco e Sapporo, voltada à temporada de inverno, e um novo voo diário entre Chicago e Tóquio-Narita. As novidades fortalecem a malha asiática da companhia e ampliam as conexões para destinos em toda...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Inter e Shell Box oferecem 4% de cashback em abastecimentos
Quer começar a sexta-feira economizando no abastecimento? O Inter voltou a oferecer 4% de cashback para pagamentos realizados pelo Shell Box. A oferta é uma boa oportunidade para reduzir os gastos no posto e ainda receber parte do valor de volta. Confira abaixo como funciona a promoção e o passo...
Brazil
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Nova York cresce 40% e é o 4º destino mais visitado por brasileiros
Nova York foi eleito o destino mais visitado por brasileiros em 2025. A cidade ficou em 4º lugar entre os mais escolhidos, segundo a plataforma Civitatis. O interesse aumentou 40% em relação ao período anterior. A partir de um relatório divulgado pela New York City Tourism + Conventions, Nova York...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Assine o ALL Signature com até 20% de desconto
Aproveite! Ainda dá tempo de participar da promoção do ALL Signature oferecendo até 20% de desconto para novos clientes e ex-assinantes. A campanha contempla os planos trimestrais e anuais. Vamos aos detalhes! ALL Signature O ALL Signature é o clube de assinatura do programa de fidelidade ALL Accor. Ao se tornar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 14 de maio de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Como de costume, nossa equipe reuniu nas listas a seguir todas as ofertas disponíveis no mundo dos pontos e milhas desta quinta-feira. Confira a seguir! Radar PPV A Esfera está com diversas promoções, oferecendo até 20 pontos por real gasto. ALL Accor...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
As melhores oportunidades estão aqui! Entre no Grupo de Emissões do PPV e receba +400 alertas mensais
Já parou para pensar em como seria mais prático e fácil se as melhores emissões de viagem chegassem direto no seu celular? No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, isso acontece! Você tem acesso a +400 alertas mensais, pagando o equivalente a R$ 27,77/mês. Desse jeito a vida fica mais fácil, não...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV LATAM: tarifas nacionais a partir de R$ 270
Se você quer aproveitar para viajar, vale a pena conferir essa oportunidade! O Alerta PPV desta quinta-feira reúne voos nacionais a partir de R$ 270 na LATAM, com diversos destinos disponíveis pelo Brasil. Confira as rotas e aproveite enquanto ainda há disponibilidade! Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segurança e economia: contrate o seguro viagem Assist Card com até 60% OFF
Se você está planejando sua próxima viagem, a Assist Card, em parceria com o Pontos pra Voar, trouxe um desconto especial para você. Nesta campanha, você garante até 60% OFF no seguro viagem. Além disso, você ganha pontos Livelo e pode ganhar acesso à sala VIP, dependendo do plano selecionado....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Itaú
Últimas horas para aproveitar a campanha do Azul Fidelidade! Até hoje, os clientes podem transferir pontos do Itaú e garantir até 110% de bônus nesta promoção. Confira todos os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que ela acabe! Azul Fidelidade e Itaú Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Casos de Hantavírus acendem alerta sanitário na aviação comercial
Os recentes casos de hantavírus ligados ao surto registrado no navio de expedição MV Hondius passaram a mobilizar autoridades sanitárias, companhias aéreas e sindicatos de tripulantes. Embora a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) mantenha a avaliação de risco global como baixa, episódios envolvendo voos internacionais reacenderam discussões sobre medidas preventivas...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais com a Smiles a partir de 6.000 milhas
Seja para curtir o litoral, explorar cidades históricas ou aproveitar destinos em meio à natureza, o Brasil tem opções para todos os estilos de viagem. E o melhor, dá para embarcar gastando pouquíssimas milhas. A Smiles está com diversas oportunidades de emissão nacional, com trechos a partir de 6.000 milhas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
TikTok estreia nos EUA plataforma de reservas de hotéis e experiências integrada ao aplicativo
Se você achava que o TikTok servia apenas como uma rede social de entretenimento, agora ele ganhou uma nova função. Além dos vídeos, o TikTok passa a permitir reservas de hotéis diretamente na plataforma com o lançamento do TikTok Go. Nesta fase inicial, o serviço está disponível exclusivamente nos Estados...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Veja o que NÃO fazer com seus pontos no nosso novo vídeo
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Para quem busca uma estratégia de milhas aéreas eficiente, algumas decisões que parecem óbvias podem acabar sendo prejudiciais. No vídeo de hoje, nossa editora Laís Roani compartilha o que não faria com seus próprios pontos e orienta outros viajantes a aproveitarem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Passageiros da United Airlines passam a ser atendidos pelo Terminal BTG Pactual
A United Airlines passou a integrar a lista de companhias atendidas pelo Terminal BTG Pactual, estrutura privativa localizada em Guarulhos que oferece embarque separado do terminal convencional, imigração exclusiva, transfer até a aeronave e serviços dedicados aos passageiros. O Terminal BTG Pactual anunciou nesta terça-feira a inclusão da United Airlines...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Veja trechos internacionais a partir de 22.853 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Existe um tipo de liberdade que começa quando você decide olhar além do que já conhece. E, para isso, suas milhas podem te levar exatamente até lá! No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, veja alguns trechos internacionais que separamos para você a partir de 22.853 milhas LATAM Pass +...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Blue Sky: benefícios elite recíprocos entre United Airlines e JetBlue já estão valendo
A parceria Blue Sky entre United e JetBlue entrou em uma nova fase. A partir desta semana, clientes elite dos programas MileagePlus e TrueBlue passam a contar com benefícios recíprocos ao voar nas duas companhias, ampliando vantagens como prioridade no embarque, bagagem gratuita e acesso a assentos premium. A Blue...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis ibis em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 130
Aproveite a Mega Oferta ALL Accor para reservar hotéis ibis em São Paulo com desconto e diárias a partir de R$ 130. Nesta promoção atual, você também pode acumular até 3x mais pontos Reward. Veja as informações completas a seguir. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos: até...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 10 trechos para os Estados Unidos a partir de 35.500 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é viajar para os Estados Unidos gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz ótimas oportunidades. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões para diferentes destinos norte-americanos a partir de 35.500 milhas + taxas, com saídas de várias cidades do Brasil. Confira a lista que preparamos e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Pass oferece 20% de bônus na transferência de pontos do C6 Bank
O LATAM Pass lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o C6 Bank. Nesta oferta, clientes recebem 20% de bônus ao transferir pontos entre os programas. A promoção é válida somente até amanhã, 15 de maio. LATAM Pass e C6 Bank A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Accor e Qatar Airways Privilege Club oferecem 1.000 pontos bônus para quem vincular contas
Clientes da Accor podem acumular pontos ALL e Avios ao mesmo tempo graças à parceria com a Qatar Airways. Além disso, uma nova promoção está oferecendo 1.000 pontos bônus no ALL Accor. A parceria entre a Accor e a Qatar Airways voltou aos holofotes após o lançamento de uma nova...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump Administration Backs Off $15,000 Visa Bond For Some Foreign Visitors
The Trump administration is waiving visa bonds of up to $15,000 for certain World Cup ticket holders, a sensible carveout that underscores a much broader travel problem: the United States cannot host the world while making it needlessly expensive and intimidating for visitors to enter. U.S. Waives $15,000 Visa Bonds...
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ALL Accor Live Limitless: Earn up to 4x points for stays at Ennismore hotels Worldwide (May 15 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is another excellent bonus from Accor Hotels who are offering 3x and 4x ALL Rewards points at Ennismore lifestyle hotels around the world. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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California Couldn’t Build High-Speed Rail — Now It’s Studying 140 MPH Buses [Roundup]
California couldn’t build high-speed rail, so now officials are studying 140 mph buses. Plus: MrBeast says he only books flights with Starlink, Southwest passengers complain about forced bag checks, and a woman says the wrong soap triggered TSA explosives screening.
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Southwest Airlines Settles Legal Dispute With San Antonio Airport Over Access to the Newest and Fanciest Terminal
Southwest Airlines has reached an out-of-court settlement with the City of San Antonio over access to the new and fanciest terminal at San Antonio International Airport, which is slated to open in 2028, following years of legal wrangling over the contentious issue. The City of San Antonio commissioned the new...
Traveling For Miles
Review: Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card
The Alaska Airlines Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card is the flagship Atmos credit card offered by Bank of America following the merger of the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalty programs. The card is designed to sit at the top of the Atmos Rewards ecosystem and aims to appeal to...
Frequent Miler
Citi ThankYou Rewards: Last weekend to share points between cardholders (Ends May 17th)
5/15/26: We’ve now reached the final weekend for points sharing between Citi ThankYou Rewards customers. If you want to share points with your partner, friend, colleague, or anyone else, do it soon. Don’t wait until Sunday night either, as Citi is notorious for making changes before midnight Eastern time. The following...
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Flight Streak Loyalty Points Bonus Explained
The Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard (review) is American Airlines’ new premium credit card. The card has a huge welcome bonus, which makes it worth considering, and it’s one of the reasons I already applied for the card.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Delta Boarding Pass Was Purple. I Had No Idea LAX–ATL Was Delta One
Delta Air Lines has quietly expanded Delta One service to one of its most important domestic routes: Los Angeles – Atlanta. I somehow missed this development when it was first reported months ago, then discovered it by accident when noticing my digital boarding pass was purple instead of red. Delta...
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Emirates Skywards set for Increase on Redemption and Upgrade pricing From May 20, 2026
Coming soon, an Emirates devaluation on some routes. Lock in those redemptions over the next week if you want to escape the repricing.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: Save 30% on select KrisFlyer award flights (May 2026 edition)
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’s famous Spontaneous Escapes have been released for May and offer 30% off select award flights. These are the airline’s monthly discounted award flight offers that are only open for booking for the last few weeks of this month for travel in the following month. As is typically...
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Here’s Aegean Airlines’ physical frequent flyer card and bag tag – thoughts?
Remember physical frequent flyer cards and bag tags? Once upon a time, even brand new members of an…
One Mile at a Time
The Best Airline Ad Campaigns: Here Are My Favorites From Over The Years
I’ve written in the past about the best airline boarding music and the best airline safety videos. Continuing with the theme of enjoying airline-related things at home, today I want to share some of my favorite airline ads that were produced in the past 25 or so years.
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Secret Hotel Vip Programs you can book for no extra charge – compare perks with this tool
This is a list of all the hotel VIP programs you can use to access increased benefits at qualifying rates ( usually BAR ) updated for 2022
TravelUpdate
The New JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown Is Officially Open, Here’s What to Expect
After a rebranding exercise, the JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown is now open and the points pricing seems really attractive for now.
View from the Wing
Jessica Simpson Flew First Class While Her Kids Sat In Coach — And Ran Into Ex-Husband Nick Lachey Onboard
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey apparently went 20 years without seeing each other after their divorce. They both were in the same cabin of a flight to Hawaii, while Simpson's second ex sat in back with their three kids.
TravelUpdate
Trump Administration Backtracks, Relaxes Travel Restrictions To The US
The Trump Administration has made an exception and suspended travel restrictions for certain travelers to the United States temporarily,
Traveling For Miles
Big World of Hyatt changes kick in next week (make sure you’re ready)
Earlier this year, the World of Hyatt announced a significant restructuring of its award chart as well as its annual category changes and both of these will take effect on 20 May 2026 at 8:00 AM CT. That's next Wednesday.
You Are Travel
Travel + Leisure Joins the Outdoor Hybrid Accommodation Game: Launches Eddie Bauer Adventure Club
​tl;dr – The first location will put you close to two popular national parks. Travel + Leisure Co.,…
You Are Travel
Hilton Adds California Property to Its Nascent Outset Collection
​tl;dr – A well-located property in a coastal Southern California city. Last year, Hilton launched the Outset Collection,…
Eye of the Flyer
A New Delta Sky Club at LAX and a “Flying Delta One Lounge”?
Delta is "probably" reopening a second Sky Club at LAX. And the new widebodies returning to LAX–London Heathrow could be 70% premium — with 50 to 60 Delta One suites per plane. A flying Delta One Lounge with engines?
Monkey Miles
May Transfer Bonuses ( Active and Historical Bonuses, Full Partner Lists, and Calculator ) – 25% Chase to Southwest bonus added
  
Frequent Miler
Analysis paralysis: Which way to pay for a 2-night hotel stay?
Hotel credits have become rather ubiquitous on travel rewards credit cards. I would say that I’m swimming in hotel credits, but the truth is that it feels more like I’m drowning in hotel credits. Complexifying things is the fact that I’m a serial stacker, always looking for the best deal....
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport is an excellent airport hotel with comfortable rooms and a particularly nice gym, pool, and wellness facilities with very easy access to TPE Airport via shuttle or train. Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport Review I arrived from Bangkok at 9:30 pm and did not...
One Mile at a Time
Buy World Of Hyatt Points With 20% Bonus (2.17 Cents Per Point): Worth It?
World of Hyatt has just launched a promotion on purchased points, which is the program’s second such offer of the year. World of Hyatt is a valuable points currency, and there’s definitely value to be had here for some, especially if you don’t have access to World of Hyatt points...
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Chase Gives 30% More Southwest Points — Mostly Replaces What Rapid Rewards Took Away
Chase is offering a 30% bonus on transfers to Southwest Rapid Rewards, which sounds like value — until you remember how much Southwest has already taken away. The bonus mostly restores the value Rapid Rewards lost through devaluation, while showing how the new Southwest is happy to sell more points...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Offering 30% Southwest Rapid Rewards Transfer Bonus: Worth It?
Chase Ultimate Rewardshas just launched a new transfer bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards, which is only the second time in over five years that we’ve seen a transfer bonus between the two programs. On the surface this is even better than the previous transfer bonus we saw, though admittedly the...