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Passenger Left Baffled After United Airlines Flight Attendant Tells Him To “Just Hold Onto” Damaged Power Bank: Who’s Correct?
A passenger on a recent United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to Denver says he was left baffled about the reaction of a flight attendant when he told her his portable power bank had been damaged and was now ‘bulging.’ A swollen or bulging power bank indicates that the lithium...
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Passenger Left Baffled After United Airlines Flight Attendant Tells Him To “Just Hold Onto” Damaged Power Bank: Who’s Correct?
A passenger on a recent United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to Denver says he was left baffled about the reaction of a flight attendant when he told her his portable power bank had been damaged and was now ‘bulging.’ A swollen or bulging power bank indicates that the lithium...
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Ryanair’s Social Media Interns Keep On Baiting Elon Musk And He’s Falling For It
Elon Musk has repeated his threat to buy Europe’s largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, as a spat over the airline’s refusal to buy his Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi service drags on. At this point, it very much seems like Ryanair’s ruthless social media is goading Musk on his own social media platform,...
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Say What? Delta Air Flight Returns To The Gate After Passenger Gets ‘Soaked’ In Deicing Fluid
As reasons for a flight delay go, this is certainly a new one: A Delta Air Lines flight from LaGuardia to Jacksonville was delayed by three hours on Sunday after a passenger was reportedly “soaked” in deicing fluid. Delta flight DL-1307 was due to depart LaGuardia at around 2:10 pm...
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[Update] E*Trade account now qualifies for American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
For years, the entry point for the American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley was to open an Access Investing account. However, that option was eliminated a few years ago. But Doctor of Credit reports good news for those interested in this flavor of Platinum card: E*Trade customers now...
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Exclusive: Air France-KLM Flying Blue Is the Next Card to Earn Rewards on Rent Through Bilt—A Shortcut to Status
Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue card is poised to become the next airline credit card that can earn rewards on rent payments through Bilt, following the Alaska and United launches. That matters less for the miles than for what rent can do for qualifying spend: it’s predictable, high-volume monthly charge that...
Miles To Memories
Air France La Premiere Award Booked! I Have Thoughts.
Obtaining the proper Flying Blue status was one thing. Booking an Air France La Premiere award was another. I'm starting there. The post Air France La Premiere Award Booked! I Have Thoughts. appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
How To Determine Nonstop Flights From An Airport: Here Are The Tools I Use
Earlier I wrote about Google Flights, probably the most useful tool for comparing airfare. In this post, I’d like to cover another website I constantly use when planning air travel, which is perhaps a little less obvious.
One Mile at a Time
Epic: Alaska Airlines’ 7-Course “Greatest Airline Meals” Dinner At PDX
People don’t typically go to the airport specifically to eat (well, unless they’re flying that day and are trying to justify their credit card annual fee!), but this might be worth making an exception for, at least for us aviation geeks…
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World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Extended Stays
Hyatt just announced a new promotion designed to reward longer stays at select extended-stay… The post World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Extended Stays appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Is Hilton Honors Diamond Elite Status Worth It? Depends How You Earn It
Hilton is one of the largest hotel groups in the world, and Hilton Honors Diamond status is the second highest tier status in the program (it used to be top tier, but we recently saw the introduction of the new Diamond Reserve status). What makes Diamond status unique is how...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Travel Offer: 20x miles (up to 40K miles) for first hotel, vacation rental, or car booking (targeted)
Capital One Travel is out with a new targeted offer to earn 20x miles (up to 40,000 miles) on your first hotel, vacation rental, or car booking through Capital One Travel until April 15, 2026. I received this on one of my cards likely because I have never used Capital...
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Complete Guide
Master Virgin Atlantic in 2026: Book ANA Biz for 52.5k points, dodge the new surcharge traps, and unlock hidden SkyTeam sweet spots.
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Shell Box libera cupom de até R$ 7 de desconto em combustíveis V-Power
O Shell Box voltou a disponibilizar o cupom SVPDAY, que concede R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, limitado a R$ 7, nos combustíveis da linha V-Power (gasolina, etanol e Racing). Para aproveitar, basta ativar o cupom no aplicativo e abastecer em um posto participante. Veja abaixo o passo a passo...
Brazil
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WestJet inaugura voo inédito entre o Canadá e o Brasil
Uma nova ligação inédita entre o Brasil e o Canadá foi criada: a WestJet anunciou voos diretos entre as cidades de Calgary, no Canadá, e São Paulo, ligando pela primeira vez a América do Sul ao oeste canadense sem escalas. A rota inédita começa em 8 de novembro e marca...
Brazil
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Livelo oferece até 12 pontos por real em 90 lojas parceiras
A Livelo lançou uma nova rodada de ofertas em 90 lojas parceiras, com acúmulo de até 12 pontos por real gasto. A promoção é uma boa oportunidade para quem já planejava comprar e ainda acumular pontos extras. Confira abaixo a lista completa de ofertas. Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo...
Brazil
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Qantas endurece regras e encarece resgates da Emirates
Resgatar passagens da Emirates com pontos Qantas Frequent Flyer vai ficar sensivelmente mais caro. Na São Paulo–Dubai, uma emissão pode chegar a até 234.500 pontos por trecho, além de taxas e sobretaxas elevadas. O aumento faz parte de um pacote de mudanças que inclui novas exigências de status elite, restrições por...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade torna permanente o bônus extra de até 30% por tempo de clube nas transferências
O Azul Fidelidade anunciou que, a partir deste mês, tornam-se permanentes os benefícios que oferecem aos assinantes do Clube até 30% de bônus extra por tempo de permanência, além do aumento no limite anual de bônus. Confira os detalhes abaixo! Bônus por tempo de clube Em novembro de 2025, o...
Brazil
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Clientes Bradesco com cartões Amex ganham novo benefício nos shoppings Iguatemi
O Bradesco passou a oferecer um benefício de valet gratuito nos shoppings da rede Iguatemi para clientes Bradesco Principal e Bradesco Private, substituindo a parceria que antes era mantida com a XP. A partir de agora, a vantagem é exclusiva para clientes que sejam portadores de cartões American Express elegíveis emitidos...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 130% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Itaú
O Azul Fidelidade, em mais uma oferta do aniversário de 10 anos do clube, está oferecendo um bônus de até 130% na transferência de pontos do Itaú. Essa oferta é válida até o dia 23 de janeiro e você confere todos os detalhes a seguir! Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a Azul está...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos Livelo
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de lançar uma nova promoção em parceria com a Livelo. Desta vez, oferece aos seus clientes até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos feita até o dia 25 de janeiro. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite! Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a Azul está em recuperação judicial....
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Mit der Marriott Bonvoy Freundschaftswerbung zusätzliche Punkte sammeln
Bei Marriott Bonvoy holt sich Werber und Geworbener Punkte … Die Marriott Bonvoy Freundschaftswerbung läuft weiterhin. Geworbener und…
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Edelweiss modernisiert Langstrecke: Neue Airbus-A350-Kabine mit Premium-Fokus
Edelweiss hat sein neues Kabinenkonzept für die Airbus A350-900 offiziell vorgestellt. Unter dem Motto „Mehr Raum zum Wohlfühlen“… Weiterlesen Edelweiss modernisiert Langstrecke: Neue Airbus-A350-Kabine mit Premium-Fokus by PointsMag.
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 20 de janeiro de 2026
A edição do Radar PPV desta terça-feira está no ar! Tivemos um dia mais calmo comparado com o anterior. A seguir, veja todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou hoje. Radar PPV Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção do Sam’s Club em parceria com o PPV, oferecendo...
Brazil
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Aproveite! Garanta seu seguro viagem anual Assist Card e leve outro grátis
Você é daqueles que amam viajar e está sempre procurando destinos novos para viver experiências incríveis? Então precisa aproveitar a nova oferta da Assist Card! Com o plano Anual Multiviagens 2×1, você garante proteção completa para suas aventuras e ainda leva um seguro grátis para seu acompanhante. O seguro é...
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Reseña de mi vuelo en la business class de LOT a bordo del B737-800 y el E195 viajando entre Tallin y Barcelona (via Varsovia)
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Ganhe 22.000 milhas na hora na assinatura do Clube 2.000 da Smiles
A Smiles trouxe de volta a oferta de adesão ao Clube Smiles 2.000, permitindo receber 22.000 milhas já no momento da adesão. A promoção é válida até as 10h de amanhã, dia 21 de janeiro, e abaixo você confere todas as condições para participar. Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 O bônus...
Brazil
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Ganhe 22.000 milhas na hora na assinatura do Clube 2.000 da Smiles
A Smiles trouxe de volta a oferta de adesão ao Clube Smiles 2.000, permitindo receber 22.000 milhas já no momento da adesão. A promoção é válida até as 10h de amanhã, dia 21 de janeiro, e abaixo você confere todas as condições para participar. Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 O bônus...
Brazil
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Itaú oferece pontuação extra na compra de passagens para clientes Personnalité e Private
O Itaú Unibanco iniciou uma campanha voltada a clientes dos segmentos Personnalité e Private Bank, em que oferece 10 pontos adicionais por dólar gasto na compra de passagens aéreas por meio da plataforma de viagens integrada ao Superapp do banco. A ação é válida até 28 de fevereiro e se...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Voe para Nova York a partir de 34 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Pesquisando passagens para Nova York e tem milhas no programa LATAM Pass? Nossa equipe localizou boas oportunidades saindo de São Paulo, a partir de 34 mil milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira as datas disponíveis e faça seu resgate antes que os preços mudem! Passagens para Nova York com milhas LATAM Pass Atenção: A...
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5.000 World of Hyatt Bonuspunkte pro Hyatt House / Hyatt Studios Stay (5 Nächte)
Viele Bonuspunkte bei Hyatt House und Hyatt Studios … World of Hyatt hat für 2026 eine große Hyatt…
Brazil
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Diárias baratas no interior de São Paulo – Hotéis ibis a partir de R$ 122
Às vezes, tudo o que a gente precisa para relaxar e recarregar as energias é silêncio e calmaria. Hoje, separamos algumas opções de hotéis da rede Accor no interior de São Paulo para fugir da agitação caótica da cidade grande, com diárias a partir de R$ 122. Confira os principais...
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40% RABATT auf ausgewählte Iberia Plus Einlösungen
Bei Iberia Plus mit einem Rabatt buchen … Iberia Plus hat auf ausgewählten Strecken wieder mal einen Rabatt…
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40% RABATT auf ausgewählte Iberia Plus Einlösungen
Bei Iberia Plus mit einem Rabatt buchen … Iberia Plus hat auf ausgewählten Strecken wieder mal einen Rabatt…
Brazil
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Azul suspende duas rotas internacionais a partir de Curitiba
Como parte de um ajuste operacional baseado no desempenho das rotas, a Azul informou que irá retirar de sua malha dois voos internacionais a partir de Curitiba: Assunção e a Montevidéu. Em contrapartida, a companhia anunciou o aumento de frequências em ligações domésticas a partir da capital paranaense. Azul suspende...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece aspirador robô, tablet, ventilador e mais no Meu Resgate Favorito
Poucas unidades! O Azul Fidelidade acaba de lançar uma nova edição do Meu Resgate Favorito! Desta vez, está oferecendo aos seus clientes a oportunidade de resgatar aspirar robô, tablet, ventilador e mais! Seja rápido, pois essa promoção esgota em minutos! Meu Resgate Favorito No Shopping Azul, você pode trocar seus...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para Miami a partir de 40.000 milhas Smiles
Se Miami está nos seus planos de viagem, essa é uma boa oportunidade para usar suas milhas Smiles. Encontramos trechos para Miami a partir de 40.000 milhas Smiles + taxas. Confira a seleção disponível a seguir. Passagens para Miami com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no...
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Complete Guide
Master Virgin Atlantic in 2026: Book ANA Biz for 52.5k points, dodge the new surcharge traps, and unlock hidden SkyTeam sweet spots.
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Tragic Week For Spain Rail: Coincidence Or Warning?
Two crashes in two days near Barcelona and Adamuz raise hard questions, even as rail remains among Europe’s safest ways to travel. A Rough Stretch For A Country That Depends On Its Trains Spain has every reason to be proud of its rail network. It is modern, fast, and (most...

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PSA: Capital One Shopping doesn’t offer rewards for Southwest flights
If you ever get targeted emails from Capital One Shopping, you might’ve seen ‘Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards’ listed either as the primary focus of an email, or a little further along as you scroll down the email. That might give the impression that you can earn rewards when booking flights,...
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Credit Card Authorized Users: Pros & Cons
Capital One and Chase have hiked authorized user fees. Learn which cards still offer value, how to avoid 5/24 denials, and the new math for lounge access.
You Are Travel
Cool: The World’s First ‘Combi’ 737-800NG Takes to the Air
​tl;dr – The first 737-800NG plane that will carry both passengers and cargo has taken to the skies.… The post Cool: The World’s First ‘Combi’ 737-800NG Takes to the Air appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Southwest Sued For Not Paying Flight Attendants Overtime — Does A Union Contract Override State Wage Law?
Southwest is being sued by a former flight attendant who says the airline did not pay overtime required under Illinois law because its pay system focuses on flight time, not total duty time. Southwest argues the claim cannot proceed in court because flight attendants are unionized and the dispute belongs...
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Save 20% on Airfares With Ethiopian Airlines 80th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of Ethiopian Airlines being in business continuously for 80 years, you can save 20% on airfares in both the economy class cabin and in the business class cabin for travel on all international routes through Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and from Thursday, April 16, 2026 through Sunday, May...
One Mile at a Time
AwardWallet: Best Tool For Tracking Miles & Points, Avoiding Expiration
There are some tools and services out there that are useful for managing, earning, and redeeming points. While I often mention some of these websites and services in passing, I figure there’s also value in writing dedicated posts about them.
Frequent Miler
Venture Rewards 75K welcome offer now also includes $250 Capital One Travel credit
Capital One enhanced the welcome offer on the Venture Rewards card yesterday. You’ll still earn 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 in the first three months of card membership, but you’ll now also receive a $250 Capital One Travel credit upon approval that’s valid for 12 months. The Offer & Key...
One Mile at a Time
United Boeing 787s With New Polaris Seats, Ultra-Premium Configuration
In May 2025, United Airlines unveiled all-new cabins for long haul aircraft, a project that the airline is branding as United Elevate. While I’ve covered the details of the new cabins, in this post I’d like to focus a bit more on the entry into service for these planes, as...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Force One Aborts Transatlantic Trip After Minor Electrical Issue and Switches to Backup Aircraft
A routine presidential trip took a bit longer Tuesday night when Air Force One… The post Air Force One Aborts Transatlantic Trip After Minor Electrical Issue and Switches to Backup Aircraft appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Former Flight Attendant Indicted After Allegedly Posing As Pilot To Score Free Flights, Faces 25 Years In Prison
A former Canadian flight attendant has been indicted by a Grand Jury in Hawaii after federal prosecutors presented evidence that he had defrauded three airlines in the United States by posing as a pilot and using fake identification to obtain free employee flights. If found guilty, Dallas Pokornik faces the...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines App Now Tells You What’s Really Happening During Delays
American Airlines has added a genuinely useful feature to its mobile app that aim to answer a simple question passengers always have when flights are delayed or cancelled: what exactly is happening right now? American Airlines Adds Real-Time Disruption Updates To Its Mobile App American Airlines has rolled out a...
One Mile at a Time
Air Force One Diverts Over Electrical Issue, Trump Downgraded To 757
While it’s common to see aircraft divert for technical reasons, it doesn’t typically happen to Air Force One. Then again, given the age of the planes that are typically operating these flights, it’s also not too surprising.
TravelUpdate
American Express Trying Out a New Method To Offer Bonus Points
American Express is trying out a new method to entice customers into signing up for offers when they're logged into their accounts.
View from the Wing
New York Airport Took The Money, Blocked A Sexual Harassment Billboard — Can They Pick Which Messages Travelers See?
Syracuse airport officials approved a paid billboard from an employment law firm — then rejected it over one line about “harmless flirting.” The firm sued, the airport rewrote its advertising rules mid-case, and a federal judge still granted an injunction, calling the “misleading” rationale “nonsense.” The fight now is over...
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Last Call: This 200,000 Points Bonus May Be Pulled At Any Moment…
This 200,000 points welcome bonus has stuck around for much longer than expected, but it may be pulled in the next 24 hours.
TravelUpdate
Last Call: This 200,000 Points Bonus May Be Pulled At Any Moment…
This 200,000 points welcome bonus has stuck around for much longer than expected, but it may be pulled in the next 24 hours.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Avoids Jail After Violent Mid-Air Attack on American Airlines Flight Attendant
An unruly passenger who grabbed an American Airlines flight attendant by the collar before throwing him to the floor and pinning him down with “full force” in an unprovoked mid-air rage has avoided jail time after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. 25-year-old perpetrator avoids jail time On Tuesday, 25-year-old...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Avoids Jail After Violent Mid-Air Attack on American Airlines Flight Attendant
An unruly passenger who grabbed an American Airlines flight attendant by the collar before throwing him to the floor and pinning him down with “full force” in an unprovoked mid-air rage has avoided jail time after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. 25-year-old perpetrator avoids jail time On Tuesday, 25-year-old...
Miles For Family
Booked: Award Flights Home from Asia
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I booked business class award seats for my son and his friend to Asia for their Thailand trip over Christmas/New Year holidays. But, I still had to find award seats back to the USA. I planned to try my hardest to get...
Frequent Miler
Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa: Bottom Line Review
The Westin Bora Bora reopened fewer than 18 months ago after a complete refurbishment and rebranding from Le Meridien to Westin. I spent two nights and three days at this property a couple of months ago (after five nights at the St. Regis Bora Bora) and have been promising a...
One Mile at a Time
Air France Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Concorde With Special Documentary
Air France has just released a special documentary, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the carrier’s Concorde. While I (selfishly) wish it were in English, the visuals in the video are something that any aviation geek will appreciate, regardless of language.
Live and Let’s Fly
Air Force One Forced To Turn Back Over Atlantic After Electrical Issue
President Donald Trump’s trip to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum was briefly interrupted when Air Force One was forced to turn back over the Atlantic due to a technical issue. Air Force One Makes U-Turn Over Atlantic After Technical Issue Air Force One, carrying President Donald Trump on...
One Mile at a Time
No Surprise: Qantas Nerfs Emirates First Class Awards With Three Changes
In recent times, we’ve seen major changes made to the Emirates Skywards program, ranging from worsening the transfer ratio when moving points to the program, to adding an age limit on first class redemptions, to requiring elite status in order to redeem for first class.
One Mile at a Time
Choice Privileges Global Promotion Q1 2026 Offers Triple Points
ChoicePrivileges has justlaunched its newest promotion, which members can start taking advantage of for stays effective immediately. It’s a pretty typical offer from the program, and has the potential to be pretty lucrative.