Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Coming Soon (Maybe): Southwest Mulls First Class Seating. Logical Next Step Or Desperate Move?
Southwest Airlines is ‘seriously considering’ equipping at least some of its Boeing 737s with bigger, plusher seats up front – the Dallas-based carrier’s first foray into First Class seating. Given all the other changes that Southwest has already made or announced in 2025, the introduction of First Class seems more...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One of My Best Lodging Stays Ever: Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton. Hotel Review.
I recently experienced one of my best lodging stays ever at Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. The experience initially did not start off well: upon arrival at... The post One of My Best Lodging Stays Ever: Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by...
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View from the Wing
She Said Goodbye to Her Traveling Boyfriend at Baggage Claim, Then Her Husband Walked Up — Look Closely at the Monitor
A woman says goodbye to her “traveling boyfriend” at airport baggage claim — and seconds later her husband appears with flowers, stunning everyone nearby. But look closely at the monitor: this isn’t security footage at all, it’s a production feed, and the on-screen file name gives away what's going on. Continue...
View from the Wing
Where Is The Tip? American Airlines Passenger Steps Out Of DFW Flagship Lounge Shower — Into A Cash Shakedown
A flight delay sent one American Airlines passenger to the Flagship Lounge at DFW for a quick shower. When they finished, they returned the key, said “thank you,” and started walking away—until the employee stopped them cold: “Where is the tip?” Continue reading Where Is The Tip? American Airlines Passenger...
Your Mileage May Vary
The $1 Hack That Could Save Your Luggage Wheels — Why Didn’t We Think of This?!
When you invest in a piece of luggage — be it a $45 bag you got on Amazon or a $450 one you bought from Tumi — you know it’s…
Your Mileage May Vary
I’m Done Chasing Chase Ultimate Rewards (For Now)
There are a lot of reasons to collect transferable points. For me, there’s really only one that matters: When I find award space, I want to be able to move…
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler’s 2025 Deal of the Year (and reader’s choice vote)
On last week’s Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and Nick announced their picks for the 2025 Frequent Miler Deal of the Year. The fellas parsed through many terrific opportunities in points, miles, and travel from the past year and whittled them down to an excellent choice for the absolute...
One Mile at a Time
My Terrible Luck With Non-Functioning Lufthansa First Class Seats…
For the return portion ofour Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip, my dad and I flew Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-600 first class from Frankfurt to Boston. Before I talk about the flight as such, I’d like to talk about my very bad luck with Lufthansa first class seats actually functioning.
Your Mileage May Vary
Commercial Flight Hijacked… By Its Own Pilot
You really don’t hear about commercial hijackings much anymore. Sure, every now and then a truck of Costco-bound lobsters goes missing (that actually happened last week), or a flight school…
View from the Wing
The Airline Wanted $100 to Check His Bag — He Didn’t Have It, So He Settled In and Made the Airport His Home
An airline wanted $100 to check his bag, and a Danish traveler returning to Spain after a three-month vacation in Mexico didn’t have it — so he settled into Mérida’s airport and effectively made it his home. Trying to reach Havana for a separate ticket to Madrid he says expires...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2025. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year,...
View from the Wing
Delta Cancelled 689 Flights in Three Days — The Union Contract Catch-22 That Left Planes Without Pilots
Delta cancelled 689 flights in just three days, and the problem wasn’t lingering weather — it was a union-contract catch-22 that made last-minute pilot staffing break down. A chain of rules around automated trip offers and “auto-accept” windows created a timing trap: open trips piled up faster than schedulers could...
You Are Travel
Bulgaria to Adopt the EURO as of January 1, 2026
​tl;dr – Bulgaria will be the 21st member of the eurozone. ​Bulgaria, everyone’s favorite Black Sea nation, will… The post Bulgaria to Adopt the EURO as of January 1, 2026 appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis em Belém e Manaus com diárias a partir de R$ 162
Está se programando para conhecer o Norte do Brasil? Neste artigo, trouxemos dicas de hotéis da rede Accor em Manaus e Belém com diárias em hotéis a partir de R$ 162. Quer saber mais? Confira todos os detalhes a seguir. Hotéis em Manaus e Belém Além das sugestões de hotéis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Última oportunidade do ano! Garanta até R$ 150 de cashback com a Revolut
Se a ideia é virar o ano já economizando — e ainda com dinheiro voltando para a sua conta — essa pode ser a última chance de 2025. A Revolut está oferecendo até R$ 150 de cashback para novos usuários que abrirem a conta pelo link de parceria com o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Miami para Toronto voando American Airlines com milhas Smiles
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos, no post de hoje, falar sobre uma emissão realizada com milhas pelo leitor Carlos para uma viagem de Miami para Toronto via Charlotte, em classe econômica, utilizando milhas do programa Smiles e voando com a American Airlines. Introdução...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Conheça Curitiba a partir de 2.250 pontos Azul Fidelidade – saídas de 15 cidades
Planejando uma viagem para Curitiba? Aproveite as passagens promocionais do programa Azul Fidelidade e conheça a capital paranaense a partir de 2.250 pontos + taxas. Na lista abaixo, você confere trechos saindo de 15 cidades brasileiras. Faça sua emissão e explore Curitiba! Passagens para Curitiba com Pontos Azul Fidelidade Atenção:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira 12 promoções na Esfera oferecendo até 13 pontos por real
A Esfera fecha o ano de 2025 com 12 ofertas com seus parceiros, oferecendo até 13 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Veja os principais detalhes de cada uma delas a seguir. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque na Esfera: Grupo de promoções do PPV...
Germany
PointsMag
Wie ich 2025 erstmals HON Circle Member wurde und über meine Statuspläne für das Jahr 2026
Vielleicht hast auch du gerade erst einen Status für das Qualifikationsjahr 2025 erreicht. Solltest du hingegen einen Status in… Weiterlesen Wie ich 2025 erstmals HON Circle Member wurde und über meine Statuspläne für das Jahr 2026 by PointsMag.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! LATAM Pass tem trechos para Miami a partir de 30 mil milhas
Alerta de passagens PPV fechando o ano com oportunidades para você que está planejando uma viagem para Miami em 2026! Localizamos trechos a partir de 30.951 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com saídas de São Paulo (GRU) ou Belo Horizonte (CNF). Faça seu resgate e comece a planejar sua viagem!...
Germany
Svenblogt
Zeitschriften SALE – bis zu 21.000 Paybackpunkte = 25.250 Meilen möglich (mit Bonus)
Wer noch schnell ein paar Meilen für den nächsten Urlaub sammeln mag oder einfach etwas auf Vorrat, der sollte sich die aktuellen Zeitungen und Zeitschriften via Payback anschauen.   Weiterhin spielt Euch die regelmäßige 25%-Bonusaktion bei Miles and More in die Hände und so bekommt Ihr nochmals ein Viertel der...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Kauai 여행후기 – Grand Hyatt Kauai 리뷰 포함
2025년을 마무리 하면서 생각해보니 많은 곳들을 가족들과 다녔더라구요. 이게 다 여러분이 지혜를 나눠주신 덕분에 포인트와 마일로 좋은 곳에서 좋은 경험을 할 수 있었던 것이라 플막과 인터넷 블로거들에게 다시한번 감사한 맘이 들었습니다. 그래서 저도 보답하는 마음으로 연말 휴일 중에 밀린 후기를 쭉 써보려하는데 … 밀린게 많기는...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Smiles oferece até 14 milhas por real gasto no shopping
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção da Smiles, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 14 milhas por cada real gasto em lojas parceiras no shopping. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Shopping Smiles e Polishop O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma: 12,5 milhas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Dia de abastecer! Shell Box oferece até R$ 7 de desconto no abastecimento
Quarta-feira é dia de abastecer com Shell Box! Com o cupom SVPDAY você consegue R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, com limite de R$ 7 nos combustíveis da linha V-Power (gasolina, etanol e Racing). Abaixo, confira como ativar o cupom no app e realizar o abastecimento. Como funciona o desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL solicita slots para voos diretos a Paris e Nova York
A GOL solicitou slots para operar voos em Paris e Nova York, dois dos aeroportos mais disputados do mundo. A iniciativa ocorre enquanto a companhia avalia novas rotas internacionais e a utilização de aeronaves de longo alcance previstas para chegar a partir de 2026. GOL solicita slots em Paris e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Caos em Lisboa: Filas de até 9 horas na imigração levam Portugal a suspender sistema de controle de passaportes
O governo de Portugal decidiu suspender temporariamente a aplicação do novo sistema europeu de controle de entradas e saídas no Aeroporto Humberto Delgado, em Lisboa, após semanas de congestionamento extremo na imigração e fila chegando a até 9 horas.  Caos na imigração em Lisboa O Aeroporto Humberto Delgado, em Lisboa,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 30 de dezembro de 2025
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! O mundo dos pontos e milhas está em clima de final de ano, tivemos poucas novidades nos últimos dias. Abaixo, veja todos os detalhes. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo aos seus clientes 20% de desconto no resgate de hotéis com...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Viagem com segurança! Contrate o seguro viagem da Assist Card com 60% OFF
Vai viajar e ainda não garantiu seu seguro? Aproveite a parceria da Assist Card com o Pontos pra Voar, onde você contrata o seguro viagem com 60% OFF em todos os planos, exceto Brasil. Além disso, você ganha pontos Livelo e acesso à sala VIP, dependendo do plano contratado. Sala...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba amanhã! Cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite oferece até 7 milhas por dólar
Vai acabar! A promoção do cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite oferecendo pontuação turbinada de até 7 milhas por dólar gasto, acaba amanhã, dia 31 de dezembro. Veja abaixo todos os detalhes e como garantir esse benefício. Como conseguir 7 milhas por dólar Até amanhã, você pode aproveitar a campanha de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 15 resgates nacionais a partir de 2.250 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Aproveite as passagens promocionais do Azul Fidelidade e viaje pelo Brasil com seus pontos! Confira abaixo 15 sugestões de resgates nacionais a partir de 2.250 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas para clientes Diamante, ou apenas 3.000 pontos para todos os clientes. Passagens Nacionais com Pontos Azul Fidelidade Atenção: A busca...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis próximos à Paulista com diárias a partir de R$ 146
Está com viagem marca para capital paulista? Confira opções de hospedagens próximas à Avenida Paulista com diárias a partir de R$ 146. Confira a seleção a seguir e garanta sua estada. Hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista em São Paulo Na tabela abaixo você encontra nossa sugestão de hotéis Accor na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos pelo Brasil na Smiles a partir de 5.300 milhas
Planejando sua próxima viagem com milhas Smiles? Na edição do alerta de passagens de hoje, você confere 10 dias de passagens pelo Brasil para emitir gastando a partir de 5.300 milhas + taxas. A seguir, confira as disponibilidades e garanta sua emissão. Passagens nacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Azul Fidelidade oferece 20% de desconto na reserva de hotéis com pontos ou reais
O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo aos seus clientes 20% de desconto na reserva de hotéis, válido para pagamentos tanto em reais quanto em pontos. Aproveite, pois essa promoção termina hoje, dia 30 de dezembro. Desconto na reserva de hotéis O desconto está estruturado da seguinte forma: 20% de desconto –...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Abra sua conta Nomad e ganhe até US$ 50 de cashback + 3GB de Nomad Chip
Vai viajar para o exterior e ainda não tem uma conta internacional? A Nomad segue oferecendo 2% de cashback na primeira conversão de reais para dólares, com limite US$ 50 de cashback em até 15 dias após a abertura da conta. Além disso, você ganha um Nomad Chip com 3GB!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Curta Florianópolis a partir de 2.498 milhas LATAM Pass saindo de todas regiões
Alerta de passagens PPV deste dia 30 de dezembro trazendo sugestões de resgate para Florianópolis com milhas LATAM Pass. Nossa equipe localizou boas oportunidades a partir de 20 cidades brasileiras, de Norte à Sul do país, com trechos a partir de 2.498 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira a lista...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL e sustentabilidade – Hotéis Accor têm foco em turismo consciente
Viajar bem também pode significar viajar melhor para o planeta. A Accor vem ampliando iniciativas de turismo consciente em hotéis ao redor do mundo, com certificações ambientais, impacto social positivo e até recompensas em pontos ALL para quem faz escolhas mais sustentáveis. Viajar sempre envolve escolhas. No entanto, hoje, essas...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Nobu Atlanta Hotel Review – Amex FHR(Fine Hotels & Resorts) Benefit
올 겨울의 지독한 독감에서 아직 완전하게 나오지는 못했지만, 12월중에 다녀왔던 괜찮은 호텔이 한곳 있어서 숙박리뷰 남겨봅니다.  American Express Platinum Card에서 1년에 $600씩 받는 FHR(Fine Hotels & Resorts) 크레딧이 있습니다. 매 6개월에 한번씩 $300을 사용할 수 있어요.  카드의 연회비가 오르면서 몇가지 혜택이 업데이트 되면서 의외로 좋은 방향으로 사용할 수 있는것이 아닐까 합니다.  FHR 혜택의...
Economondo
Time Travelling: Planespotting in Manchester in 2009
Travel back in time with me to 2009 to do some planespotting at Manchester Airport!
View from the Wing
She Pointed Her Feet at the Ceiling To Survive 12 Hours in Economy — Did This Flight ‘Hack’ Cross The Line?
A Pilates instructor on a 12-hour flight from Paris raised both legs straight up the cabin wall just to get through 10-plus hours in economy — and TikTok turned her stretch into a referendum on coach etiquette. Here’s what really happened on board, what she says about the flight, and...

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Your Mileage May Vary
Is It Worth Buying IHG Points? Sometimes It’s the Cheapest Way to Book a Hotel
Buying hotel points can feel like one of those things people do when they’ve lost the plot. I get it — I even wrote about it a while back when…
Economy Class & Beyond
REVIEW 2025 – Kevin’s Years in Numbers
It’s time for me to look back on my year in flying, as I dive into my numbers.   Because everyone loves numbers. Maps are good. Here’s one that I generated on https://www.greatcirclemap.com, showing my adventures (few as they were) this year. The big numbers for 2025 – around the same...
Frequent Miler
More waived purchase fee promos from VanillaGift, TheGiftCardShop & AmexGiftCard
VanillaGift.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, and AmexGiftCard.com are all once again offering waived purchase fees on Visa or Amex gift cards when using a promo code. The Deals Get waived purchase fees when buying the following gift cards: TheGiftCardShop – $200+ Visa gift cards with promo code NEWYEAR26 Direct link to offer VanillaGift...
One Mile at a Time
Let Them Eat Fruit: British Airways Cuts Hot Breakfast In Club Europe Business
British Airways will soon be rolling out a change that will no doubt be controversial with those who like their traditional English breakfast…
Points With a Crew
Why Won’t My Laptop Charge On A Plane?
If your laptop isn't charging on an airplane, that happened to me. Here are 3 strategies on how to fix the problem of laptops not charging on planes.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Top 10 Flights In 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we are wrapping up my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2025. My Top 10 Flights In 2025 As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list, nor does it necessarily contain the 10 most...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 31 Bonus Offer Highlight: Best Western Rewards – Up to 3x points for stays in Austria, Germany & Switzerland
Today's bonus offer highlight is the latest extension of the up to 3x points offer from Best Western for stays at various hotels in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post December 31 Bonus Offer Highlight: Best Western Rewards – Up to 3x...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Do Hotels Do This?! The Most Baffling Design Choices We Keep Suffering Through
We’ve all been there — standing in a hotel room wondering who, exactly, designed this space and whether they’ve ever stayed in a hotel themselves. Because sometimes the rooms make…
Points Miles and Bling
Refreshed – Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt Review 2025
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt – Location and Access The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (MLL) at Frankfurt Airport… The post Refreshed – Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt Review 2025 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passenger Shoved Twice, FAA Inspector Said Remove The Aggressor—They Kicked Off The Man Reporting It
An American Airlines passenger says he was physically shoved twice—once before boarding and again after taking his seat on AA4586 from JFK to Indianapolis. He claims an FAA inspector onboard urged the crew to remove the aggressive traveler, but that American instead kicked off the man who reported it, leaving...
Frequent Miler
Bilt card changes: Known knowns, known unknowns, & unknown unknowns
Three new Bilt credit cards will be launched on February 7, 2026 and we’ve been eagerly awaiting details to know how good (or not good) the cards will be. Over the past week or so, more definitive information has been shared in some areas, while there have also been numerous...
Altitude Yes
My 2025 Recap: Best Flights, Reflections, and Previewing 2026
Happy New Year, and here's to a fantastic 2026! The post My 2025 Recap: Best Flights, Reflections, and Previewing 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Flight Attendant Fired After Israel Missile Attack Flight… Now He’s Suing
A former Delta Air Lines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit against the airline, claiming the company retaliated against him following some concerns he had after working a flight to Israel, which got very close to a missile attack. This is an interesting case, as there’s a bit more to...
Live and Let’s Fly
The 10 Most Popular Live And Let’s Fly Posts Of 2025
What is “popular” should help you understand why, year after year, I focus on the stories that I do, though I’m sensing a change is afoot. As we close out the year of 2025, I’m looking back at the 10 most popular posts of 2025 in terms of traffic on...
One Mile at a Time
Cue The Drama: Philippine Airlines’ New Safety Video Is A “Safety Novela”
Nowadays airlines put a lot of effort into their safety videos, and basically view it as an extension of their marketing efforts.
View from the Wing
TSA Bin Etiquette: Are You Supposed to Stack Your Tray When You’re Done — or Just Walk Away?
A viral video shows a passenger collecting and stacking TSA bins after screening — and it’s reignited an airport etiquette fight. Some checkpoints expect you to bus your own tray, others tell passengers to leave them alone, and the germ factor makes the “helpful” move less appealing than it sounds. Continue...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must... The post Save Up...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 in Review: My Top 10 Airport Lounges
I flew to and from 44 airports in 2025 (one more than 2024) across… The post 2025 in Review: My Top 10 Airport Lounges appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Bank of America Museums On Us: Get free entry to 200+ museums on 1st weekend of the month
For many years, Bank of America has offered cardholders complimentary access to hundreds of museums nationwide on the first full weekend of each month. That’s via a program called Museums on Us and it’s available to both credit and debit cardholders. The Deal Get free access to hundreds of museums...
One Mile at a Time
American’s Premium 787-9Ps With New Cabins: Which Routes Do They Fly?
Several months back, we saw American Airlines introduce its long awaited new Boeing 787-9Ps, featuring all-new cabins (not to be confused with the new Airbus A321XLRs, which are also a major development, but serve different missions). This is an exciting development for the airline, as it represents a significantly upgraded...
From The Tray Table
Reflecting on my 2025 travel year: 154,000 miles, 8 elite statuses, and 9 standout trips
2025 was a big year for me. I graduated from business school, moved back to New York City,… The post Reflecting on my 2025 travel year: 154,000 miles, 8 elite statuses, and 9 standout trips appeared first on From the Tray Table.
Altitude Yes
FAA 2025 Stats: Over 60% of Delays Were Weather Related, & More
2025 brought further attention to air traffic control staffing and equipment issues, and weather-related irregular operations weren't an uncommon sighting. The post FAA 2025 Stats: Over 60% of Delays Were Weather Related, & More first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 In Review: My Top 10 Posts
With 2025 coming to a close, I am once again taking a look back… The post 2025 In Review: My Top 10 Posts appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
2025 Travel Year in Review
Recapping a fun year of travel with the 2025 Travel Year in Review and looking ahead to what's coming in 2026. The post 2025 Travel Year in Review appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.