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British Aviation Regulators Say Incidents of Power Banks Overheating On Planes Have Nearly Doubled in Just One Year
British aviation regulators have issued an urgent warning after official statistics revealed that the number of incidents involving power banks and other lithium battery-powered devices overheating and catching fire on airplanes has nearly doubled in just one year. Lithium battery fires are now one of the biggest concerns facing airlines,...
The Bulkhead Seat
EU Entry/Exit System Might Be Paused as Airports Warn of Summer Travel Disruptions
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is facing renewed criticism after the head of…
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33 Cruise Passengers Were Left Behind. What Happened Next Was Unexpected.
When you’re on a cruise and in port for the day, making sure that you’re back when you’re supposed to be back is serious business. That’s why cruise lines will…
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Delta Flight Flooded On Approach To San Francisco — Passengers Told To Hold Bags In Their Laps For Landing
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco reportedly flooded on approach, leaving passengers to “slosh” through water while deplaning. The strangest detail: passengers say flight attendants told them to hold bags in their laps for landing, even though carry-ons are supposed to be stowed.
One Mile at a Time
Boeing 777 Performs Reckless Low Pass, And It Nearly Ends In Disaster
It’s not unusual to see aircraft do low passes, whereby they fly at a low altitude above the ground, especially for things like air shows. Well, a newly converted freighter Boeing 777 that’s about to be delivered to Qatar Airways just did a wild low pass, which nearly ended in...
One Mile at a Time
Why United CEO Scott Kirby Constantly Flies American, Despite His Trash Talking
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby used to be the president of American Airlines, before essentially being told that he wouldn’t be picked as the next CEO. At that point he moved to United, where it seems like one of his top priorities has been to do everything possible to destroy...
Frequent Miler
Rebuilding my prestige-less credit card collection
When Citi closed my accounts, I lost my most treasured collectible credit card: Citi Prestige. Goodbye unlimited 5X dining. Farewell, unlimited Priority Pass restaurant visits. So long 4th Night Free. I’m a card-carrying credit card nerd. I love cards that unlock superpowers like those mentioned above. And, I especially love...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight From Shanghai Jettisons $50,000 Worth of Fuel to Offload Confused Passenger Over ‘Small Quarrel’ With Flight Attendant
The pilots of a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco are estimated to have dumped up to $50,000 worth of fuel to divert the plane to Tokyo Narita after a ‘confused’ Chinese woman who didn’t speak English got involved in a ‘small quarrel’ with a flight attendant, a...
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Restaurant Mistakes Tourists Make In Japan (And The Etiquette Locals Notice)
A few months ago, we went over mistakes that tourists tend to make when using chopsticks in Japan. Today we’re going to follow that up with some mistakes that sometimes…
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Ways You Give Away Your Social Status at the Hotel Check-In Desk
When people check into a hotel, you’d think everybody is equal. After all, whether you’re staying in a standard room or the presidential suite, everyone has to stop at the…
View from the Wing
United CEO Scott Kirby Wants To Crush American Airlines. So Why Does He Keep Flying Them?
United CEO Scott Kirby loves needling American Airlines, the carrier that fired him, and has even floated buying it. Yet he keeps getting spotted flying American — because he still lives in Dallas, American has the better schedule there, and his old severance deal includes lifetime travel privileges.
Traveling For Miles
British Airways Premium Economy (World Traveller Plus) review
British Airways offers its Premium Economy cabin (or World Traveller Plus cabin as the airline likes to call it) on all of its long-haul fleet, so as I haven't reviewed BA's Premium Economy offering for a while, I decided to use a flight between London and Los Angeles to see...
One Mile at a Time
Ryanair Passive Aggressively Changes Family Seating Policy, Blasts Regulators
A couple of weeks ago, authorities in the United Kingdom opened an investigation into Ryanair’s seating policy for families, suggesting it wasn’t complying with regulations. While the airline insists that it has been following rules all along, the company has just updated its policies.
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 25 de junho de 2026
Está no ar mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Reunimos abaixo as principais campanhas e oportunidades desta quinta-feira para você não perder nada. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções de adesão de clubes Promoções de...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Azul Fidelidade e Magalu oferecem até 14 pontos por real
Últimas horas para aproveitar! Se você está de olho em algum produto para comprar, vale conferir essa oferta do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com o Magalu. Nesta campanha, os clientes podem acumular até 14 pontos por real gasto em compras online. A promoção é válida somente até hoje, 25 de...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! LATAM tem voos nacionais a partir de R$ 166
Quem está de olho em boas tarifas para viajar pelo Brasil não pode deixar de conferir esta seleção. Reunimos passagens da LATAM a partir de R$ 166 para diversos destinos nacionais, oferecendo mais alternativas para quem quer planejar a próxima viagem sem gastar tanto. Veja os detalhes e aproveite. Passagens nacionais...
Brazil
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Nomad lança saldo em euro e oferece até 5,5% de cashback na primeira conversão com cupom do PPV
A Nomad passou a oferecer oficialmente saldo em euro dentro de sua conta internacional. Até então, a conta era baseada no saldo em dólar, que segue disponível e continua sendo a principal opção para uso global. Agora, a empresa adiciona também a possibilidade de manter recursos em euro, ampliando as...
Brazil
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10 anos! Livelo oferece até 20 pontos por real em mais de 45 lojas parceiras
De olho em alguns produtos e quer turbinar o acúmulo de pontos? A Livelo está com uma nova rodada de promoções em mais de 45 lojas parceiras, oferecendo até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Mas corra pois a campanha é válida somente hoje! Confira os detalhes. Promoções...
Brazil
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XP reduz exigência para ter o Visa Infinite e amplia acesso ao cartão; veja o que muda
A XP reduziu a exigência mínima de investimentos para solicitar o cartão XP Visa Infinite de R$ 50 mil para R$ 30 mil, ampliando o acesso ao produto e aproximando mais clientes da versão principal do cartão. A mudança também reacende a discussão sobre o posicionamento da linha XP Visa...
Brazil
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Assine o Clube Livelo Top e acumule até 382 mil pontos em 12 meses
Pensando em assinar o Clube Livelo Top? Essa pode ser a hora! A Livelo lançou uma nova oferta para quem deseja entrar no plano mais robusto do programa. Nesta campanha, é possível acumular até 382.000 pontos em 12 meses no plano anual, ou 377.000 pontos no plano mensal, somando bônus...
Brazil
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Jequitimar vale para casal ou família? O que muda na experiência
Será que o Hotel Jequitimar vale a pena para casais ou é mais voltado para família? Nesse artigo, a gente te conta em detalhes o que muda na experiência para cada perfil de viajante. Muitos hotéis acabam se destacando por atender muito bem um único perfil de viajante. Alguns são...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Passagens internacionais a partir de 21.500 milhas Smiles + taxas
No Alerta PPV de hoje, reunimos ótimas oportunidades de emissões internacionais para quem quer explorar novos destinos gastando menos milhas. Encontramos passagens disponíveis a partir de 21.500 milhas + taxas, com diferentes rotas e saídas do Brasil. Confira as disponibilidades e aproveite antes que os valores mudem! Passagens internacionais com...
Brazil
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Terremotos fecham aeroporto de Caracas e levam companhias a suspender voos para a Venezuela
Dois fortes terremotos levaram ao fechamento do principal aeroporto internacional da Venezuela e, com isso, companhias que voam para Caracas já suspenderam operações, cancelaram voos e passaram a oferecer flexibilização para remarcações e reembolsos. O fechamento do principal aeroporto internacional da Venezuela após dois fortes terremotos já começou a afetar...
Brazil
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Esfera oferece até 13 pontos por real com diversos parceiros
Quer acelerar o acúmulo de pontos nas suas compras do dia a dia? A Esfera está com uma nova rodada de ofertas em parceiros selecionados, permitindo acumular até 13 pontos por real gasto. Confira os principais destaques e veja como aproveitar! Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque...
Brazil
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British Airways fecha codeshare com a Porter Airlines
O acordo de codeshare com a Porter reforça a malha da British Airways no Canadá e facilita o acesso a mercados além dos principais hubs do país. Com isso, a empresa britânica passa a oferecer mais opções de conexão para quem segue viagem após desembarcar em Toronto ou Montreal. A...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 4.108 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando menos milhas? No Alerta PPV de hoje, reunimos diversas oportunidades de trechos nacionais para quem está planejando a próxima viagem. Encontramos emissões disponíveis a partir de 4.108 milhas no LATAM Pass + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do país. Confira as opções selecionadas e...
Brazil
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London City Airport terá seu primeiro lounge em 2027
Quase 40 anos depois de sua inauguração, o London City Airport finalmente terá um lounge. A sala será operada pela Aspire a partir de 2027 e pode adotar um modelo de acesso mais restrito do que o habitual. O London City Airport (LCY), aeroporto londrino muito associado ao público corporativo...
Brazil
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Shopping Smiles oferece até 15 milhas por real gasto na Casas Bahia
O Shopping Smiles liberou uma nova rodada de promoções em parceria com a Casas Bahia, permitindo acumular até 15 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados. A campanha é válida até 26 de junho, então vale conferir as regras e aproveitar essa oportunidade para acelerar o acúmulo de milhas antes...
Brazil
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GOL revela amenity kit da Business INSIGNIA com produtos da Granado
A GOL vai levar produtos da Granado para a experiência da nova Business INSIGNIA, criada para os voos internacionais de longa distância da companhia. A parceria inclui amenity kits exclusivos e itens da marca nos lavatórios da cabine premium. A GOL anunciou uma parceria com a Granado para compor a...
Brazil
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Só hoje! Smiles oferece até 80% de bônus nas transferências com parceiros
A Smiles está com uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada, oferecendo até 80% de bônus para clientes que enviarem pontos de parceiros participantes para o programa. A promoção é válida com todos os parceiros, e fica disponível somente hoje, 25 de junho. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes e veja como aproveitar...
Brazil
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Primeira aeronave da Iberia com Starlink estreia em voo para o Brasil
A Iberia colocou em operação sua primeira aeronave equipada com internet da Starlink, e a estreia do serviço aconteceu justamente na rota entre Madri e São Paulo, demonstrando a importância do Brasil para a companhia. A Iberia colocou no ar sua primeira aeronave equipada com internet da Starlink e o...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Buenos Aires em executiva a partir de 61.480 pontos no Azul pelo Mundo
Quer conhecer Buenos Aires com mais conforto gastando menos pontos? No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu excelentes oportunidades através do Azul pelo Mundo, para quem deseja voar até a capital argentina em classe executiva com a Turkish Airlines, a partir de 61.480 pontos + taxas. Confira a lista...
Brazil
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Última dia! Esfera oferece até 55% de bônus na transferências de pontos para o ConnectMiles
Último dia para aproveitar! Quer transformar seus pontos em mais milhas no ConnectMiles? A Esfera segue com sua campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o programa da Copa Airlines, oferecendo até 55% de bônus no envio de pontos. A promoção é válida somente hoje, dia 25 de junho, então...
Brazil
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Aproveite! Amazon solta novo cupom com até R$ 50 de desconto
Quer economizar na próxima compra online? A Amazon liberou mais uma oportunidade para quem busca descontos em produtos de diversas categorias. Com o novo cupom promocional, é possível garantir até R$ 50 de desconto em pedidos acima de R$ 200. A oferta pode ser uma boa chance para reduzir o...
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 24 de junho de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV!  A seguir, confira as principais campanhas e oportunidades disponíveis nesta quarta-feira. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções de adesão de clubes Promoções de upgrade de clubes Atenção...
Brazil
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Grupo de Emissões PPV: receba mais 400 alertas de emissões direto no seu celular!
Quer receber as melhores oportunidades de emissão sem precisar ficar procurando? No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, você recebe mais de 400 alertas por mês, diretamente no seu celular, com oportunidades selecionadas para economizar milhas em viagens nacionais e internacionais. Tudo isso a partir de R$ 27,77 por mês, garantindo...
Brazil
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Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu: confira os cupons do momento
Hoje tem Brasil em campo, mas queremos você escalado para a economia! Reunimos cupons ativos da Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu que podem garantir descontos extras em diversas categorias de produtos. Confira as oportunidades disponíveis e aproveite antes que os cupons se esgotem. Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon:...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (New $1,000 Welcome Offer!)
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get hundreds ...
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United Airlines Is Working To End The Worst Part Of International Connections: Rechecking Bags In The U.S.
United is working with Customs and Border Protection to expand programs that let international connecting passengers skip reclaiming and rechecking bags at their first U.S. airport. The airline already has this on Sydney–San Francisco, and broader adoption could cut customs delays, missed connections, and one of the worst hassles in...

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The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Quick Reference Guide to the 3 Airline Alliances and Their Member Airlines
Knowing the 3 airline alliances and their member airlines is important while traveling, as you may not know about benefits for which you can qualify and codesharing arrangements — especially if you have elite status. Although airline alliances do significantly ease travel via cooperation between member airlines, they are not completely...
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for July: Up to 200% transfer bonus to Hilton (give this a wide berth)
Bilt Rewards released details of its next Rent Day transfer bonus today that’ll take place on July 1. Following the launch of its new partnership with the Preferred Hotels I Prefer loyalty program on a 1:2 basis, we’d expected next month’s Rent Day to offer a transfer bonus to Preferred...
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[LAST CHANCE] Southwest Card’s 90,000 Point Bonus Gets You Most Of The Way To Companion Pass
Southwest’s new 90,000-point Priority Card offer is valuable on its own, but the bigger play is Companion Pass. Between the bonus, required spending, and the 15,000 qualifying-point boost from holding a Southwest card, this offer gets you most of what you need for the best deal in travel.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x Flying Blue Miles on Air France and KLM flights out of the U.S., Canada & Mexico this fall! (Targeted offer)
North American Air France KLM Flying Blue members check your email inbox for this new targeted flight bonus offer! Flying Blue members who receive this email can earn between 2x miles in any fare cabin for Air France and KLM flights out of the U.S., Canada & Mexico! The 2x...
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How to Find Out When All of Your Wyndham Rewards Points Expire
Wyndham Rewards only tells you when your next batch of points will expire, but what about the rest of your points? I discovered that Wyndham can provide a detailed expiration report showing exactly when every point in your account is scheduled to expire, and I'll show you how to request...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 10 Dirtiest Cities in America, According To A New Study
One of the best things about travel is seeing places that are completely different from home. Unfortunately, sometimes that includes seeing places that are, well, a little dirtier than home,…
Frequent Miler
Awful new Qatar Airways restriction limits ability to redeem Avios for other people
Qatar Airways added a new restriction last week when it comes to redeeming your Avios to book award flights for other people. While its intention seems to be to restrict the ability for points/miles brokers to make award bookings, unfortunately the implementation of it is extremely stringent and could cause...
Miles To Memories
Chase Is Now Clawing Back Credits! Plus Prime Day & Bilt’s Weak Rent Day?
Bilt's big Rent Day bonus, new Chase clawbacks, implementing family rules + PRIME DAY OVERLOAD & explaining buyers groups.
View from the Wing
Expedia Kills Flight Rewards, Marriott Leases Apartments, And Walt Disney’s Plane Is Back
Amex is running new transfer bonuses to Hilton and Virgin Atlantic, Marriott is moving into branded apartment rentals, airplane dog etiquette somehow still needs explaining, Expedia is cutting One Key rewards on flights and hotels, a former NYC mayoral aide faces charges tied to a migrant-shelter hotel contract, Minute Suites...
The Bulkhead Seat
TSA Expects to Screen Nearly 19 Million Travelers Over Fourth of July Holiday
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods…
Frequent Miler
(Last chance) Southwest consumer cards: Increased offers up 90K points
Update 6/25/26: These increased welcome offers on the personal Southwest credit cards will end on July 2, 2026 at 7am EST. ~ All three consumer Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credit cards now offer an increased welcome bonus of 80,000-90,000 Rapid Rewards points after meeting minimum spend of $1k-$3k within the...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: PREP Portable Off-Grid Wind Power System (Back By Friday)
The PREP Portable Wind Power System for Life Off-Grid is a lightweight wind turbine to generate and deliver power beyond the grid. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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Delta Amex Cards Now Offer Two Free Checked Bags — But There’s A Catch
Delta and American Express recently refreshed several Delta SkyMiles co-branded credit cards to include a new checked-bag benefit. At first glance, it sounds simple: cardholders now get two checked bags…
From The Tray Table
I just used Europe’s new EES border system. Here’s what you need to know.
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces traditional passport stamps with a digital system for border crossings…
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Holland America Line Amex Offer: Spend $750 & get $200 back or spend $1,000 & get $250 back
There are new, targeted Amex Offers out for Holland America Line which are giving a $200 statement credit after spending $750 or more, or $250 back when spending $1,000 or more. The Deals Spend $750 in one or more transactions with Holland America & get $200 back with a targeted...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight From Shanghai Jettisons $50,000 Worth of Fuel to Offload Confused Passenger Over ‘Small Quarrel’ With Flight Attendant
The pilots of a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco are estimated to have dumped up to $50,000 worth of fuel to divert the plane to Tokyo Narita after a ‘confused’ Chinese woman who didn’t speak English got involved in a ‘small quarrel’ with a flight attendant, a...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Breakfast and 2,000 Bonus Radisson Rewards Points Included in Family Packages — Plus…
Breakfast, 2,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points, a discount of up to 15 percent on members rates, and a room for families for up to two adults and two children younger than eleven years of age — as well as a welcome pack for kids that includes an activity booklet, crayons,...
Frequent Miler
eBay will stop selling its own gift cards; redeem from Capital One Shopping ASAP if interested
eBay made an unexpected announcement yesterday, advising that it’s going to cease the selling of its own gift cards both online and in-store. Per the announcement on eBay’s website: Starting August 3, 2026, the sales of eBay gift cards on all digital platforms will no longer be sold. Physical eBay...
Live and Let’s Fly
“It’s A River!” Delta Passengers Told To Hold Bags For Landing After Lavatory Floods Aisle
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco had water running down the aisle from the front lavatory during approach, forcing passengers to lift their bags off the floor for landing. That is gross enough, but the safety question is even more interesting. Delta Flight Floods On Approach To...
View from the Wing
Fired Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Say Their Union Pushed Them Out Over Christian Views On LGBTQ Rights — Appeals Court Revives Case
The Ninth Circuit revived claims by two fired Alaska Airlines flight attendants who say they were terminated over Christian comments about LGBTQ rights and abandoned by the union meant to defend them. The record includes explosive union texts calling their posts bigoted, urging management to act, and even joking about...
One Mile at a Time
Is The Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Worth It?
The Sapphire Reserve for Business (learn more) is Chase’s ultra-premium $795 business card, and right now it’s offering a welcome bonus that I value at $3,400. So the ”is this card worth it” topic really comes down to two different questions — is it worth applying for and getting in...
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Ways You Give Away Your Social Status at the Hotel Check-In Desk
When people check into a hotel, you’d think everybody is equal. After all, whether you’re staying in a standard room or the presidential suite, everyone has to stop at the…
Miles To Memories
TSA and Google Wallet Launch New TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Option
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced a new partnership with Google Wallet, which gives eligible travelers a new option to opt in to TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID.
Points Miles and Bling
The Risks and Rewards of Hidden City Ticketing
Hidden city ticketing, or skiplagging, is the practice of booking a ticket to one destination and getting off at a…