Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Choice increased welcome offer, Hyatt points sale, US Bank checking bonus, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Almost a dozen deals end this week which includes a couple of Homes & Villas by Marriott promotions. Also ending are the latest Hyatt points sale,...
Live from a Lounge
Changes coming to HDFC Bank’s mid-tier credit cards: BizPower, Diners Club Privilege and Regalia Gold. Some Good, Some Very Good.
HDFC Bank will soon change the way the rewards and perks of their BizPower, Regalia Gold and Diners Club Privilege Card are going to be awarded.
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Petty Revenge At 35,000 Feet: One Passenger Had Enough—And Got Their Seatmate Fired
Airplane etiquette isn’t complicated. Don’t take up more space than you need, don’t be obnoxiously loud—and maybe don’t ruin an entire cabin’s flight experience. Unfortunately, not everyone got that memo.…
View from the Wing
First Class Passenger Next To Bernie Sanders Downgraded To Coach Middle — Then An Aide Took The Seat
A passenger seated next to Bernie Sanders in first class was reportedly moved back to a coach middle seat on a Delta flight to Minneapolis — and someone from the senator’s team was later seen in the original seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Countries Are Ditching Passport Stamps—Here’s The Full List (And How To Still Get One)
For decades, getting a passport stamp was part of the travel experience. Now, more countries are quietly moving away from them. Until just a few years ago, it seemed like…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One Fatal Flaw With the New United Airlines MileagePlus Program
One potentially fatal flaw is possible with the recent substantial changes to the United Airlines MileagePlus membership program which became effective as of yesterday, Thursday, April 3, 2026. That fatal flaw is...
Your Mileage May Vary
Apple Wallet Digital ID Program Expands Again
If you’ve ever stood in a long TSA line wishing there was a faster way to show your ID, Apple is continuing to build toward that future. Apple is expanding…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Beloved Maryland Woman Died On Korean Air When Flight Attendants Didn’t Attach Oxygen Mask to O₂ Bottle During Medical Emergency
A beloved member of the Silver Spring community in Maryland who worked as a Safety Specialist at the U.S. Department of Defense tragically died in the final hours of an ultra-long-haul flight from Washington Dulles to Seoul, South Korea, when flight attendants failed to attach an oxygen mask to the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Passenger Says Airline Canceled Her Ticket After Agent Said She Was Too Big For One Seat, Demanded $450
A Nashville woman says Southwest Airlines canceled her ticket after she refused to purchase a second seat under the carrier’s new “customer of size” policy. Woman Says Southwest Canceled Her Ticket Over New Size Policy Ruby Cosby says the incident occurred on February 28, 2026 as she attempted to board...
One Mile at a Time
Lucrative Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Promotion
For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering a paid status match promotion. This status match has long had residency requirements for eligibility, and that continues to be the case. The good news is that we’ve just seen the list of eligible countries expanded, and it now...
View from the Wing
Toys On The Floor, Shoes Off, Blankets Everywhere — Delta Sky Clubs Are Not Playrooms
Toys on the floor, shoes off, blankets spread out, suitcases open — one family turned a Delta Sky Club seating area into something closer to a kids play zone than a shared premium lounge. Children belong in lounges, but when a family’s mess spills beyond its own footprint, the cost...
View from the Wing
Air India Just Cut Award Prices Up To 52% — U.S.-India Flights Got Much Cheaper
Air India has done something frequent flyer programs almost never do: it made many of its own award tickets cheaper, with especially big gains in economy and meaningful reductions on North America business class. Lowest-price awards also no longer need to be booked as far in advance, making the cheaper...
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (Including a New Higher Welcome Offer)
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
NBA House inicia venda de ingressos para São Paulo com estrutura ampliada
Começaram as vendas dos ingressos para a edição de 2026 da NBA House no Brasil. Mais uma vez o evento desembarcará na cidade de São Paulo e acontecerá entre os dias 3 e 21 de junho, marcando as finais da temporada 2025/2026. Essa será a décima edição do evento no...
Japan
Riku Miley
2026年4月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）    Amex Green 年会費：150ドル 普段のボーナス：30,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：40,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 日本でSuicaで支払いする予定の人は作りましょう！ ミニマムスぺンドの期間が普段の3か月じゃなく、その倍の6か月！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！2年目以降にGold、さらにPlatinumとアップグレードしてボーナスが狙える点も👍GoldやPlatinumに比べるとポップアップが出る可能性が低いので作りやすいです。我が家はPersonal Greenを1年キープした後に、アップグレードしてPersonal Goldにしました。もちろんアップグレードボーナスもらえました！ 日本でSUICAアプリに直接クレジットカードを登録してチャージをするとトラベル扱いとなるので、常にx3貯めれるというのがこのPersonal Greenの魅力。日本への本帰国（一時帰国にもかなり使える）の前にはお勧めのクレジットカードです。 Personal...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Entre para o bate-papo do PPV: grupo grátis para trocar dicas sobre viagens e milhas
O bate-papo PPV é um grupo gratuito para compartilhar dicas sobre pontos e milhas. Além disso, você pode se conectar com pessoas que são apaixonadas por viajar. Abaixo, confira os detalhes e não fique de fora! Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de bate-papo, é muito fácil: basta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de Brasília passará por novo leilão em 2026 junto com aeroportos regionais
Mais um grande aeroporto brasileiro passará por leilão no ano de 2026. Depois do Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim – RIOgaleão, será a vez do Aeroporto Internacional de Brasília (BSB), após aprovação do Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) no início de abril. A medida faz parte da repactuação do contrato...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Plano para instalar tirolesa no Pão de Açúcar é barrado pela justiça
Os planos para modificar um dos maiores cartões postais do Brasil estão oficialmente encerrados. É que a Justiça Federal do Rio de Janeiro definiu pela proibição de construção da tirolesa que ligaria os morros do Pão de Açúcar e a Urca, localizada na Zona Sul da Cidade Maravilhosa. A decisão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os produtos mais vendidos nos nossos grupos nesta semana!
O 4.4 é um dia marcado por muitas promoções, cupons e grandes descontos, um dia recheado para o consumidor. Como de costume, listamos aqui os produtos mais vendidos em nossos grupos nesta semana, tanto na Amazon quanto no Mercado Livre. Confira abaixo a lista com os produtos. Amazon Confira os produtos...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Review: Sixt Casablanca (… und wieder ein Sixt Diamond Fail Review)
Nein, Sixt Diamond überzeugt immer weniger … Sixt hat mich 2024 über einen Marriott Titanium Match mit ihrem…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Itaú irá cancelar cartões adicionais sem uso
O Itaú irá cancelar cartões adicionais sem uso e passou a alertar clientes por e-mail sobre a possibilidade de desativação automática desses cartões quando permanecem inativos por muito tempo. O movimento do Itaú mostra que cartões adicionais sem uso estão cada vez mais na mira dos bancos. Por isso, se...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Moxie의 2026년 Chicago 맛집기행 #6
오랜만에 해보는 맛집기행 포스팅입니다.  오늘은 올해 다녀와본 시카고 맛집을 몇군데 소개해보도록 하겠습니다. 시카고는 일년에도 여러번 방문을 하는 도시라서 그동안 가본 식당들이 꽤 많이 있습니다. 꼭 올해 처음 다녀온곳들은 아니고, 올해에도 다녀왔던 곳들로 모아봤어요. 
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões nacionais a partir de 3.369 milhas + taxas
Bem-vindo para a edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábadão! ✈️ Reunimos 12 opções de trechos nacionais com emissões a partir de 3.369 milhas + taxas. Confira os detalhes e garanta sua próxuma viagem! Emissões nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
4.4! Confira mais de 60 ofertas em lojas parceiras na Livelo
A Livelo também entrou no clima do 4.4 com uma nova rodada de ofertas, permitindo acumular até 17 pontos por real gasto em mais de 60 lojas parceiras. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para turbinar seu saldo de pontos! Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mastercard Surpreenda oferece oferece cupom de 20% OFF em hotéis no Azul Viagens
O Mastercard Surpreenda lançou um novo cupom em parceria com a Azul Viagens, que oferece 22% de desconto nas reservas de hotéis com pontos ou reais. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. Mastercard Surpreenda e Azul Viagens Para você conseguir resgatar o cupom, é necessário: Acesse a sua...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
4.4! Shopping Smiles e lojas parceiras oferecem até 17 milhas por real
O Shopping do Smiles entrou no clima do 4.4 e liberou ofertas em parceiros selecionados, como Pontofrio e Polishop, permitindo acumular até 17 milhas por real gasto em compras online. A campanha é válida até amanhã, 5 de abril. Confira os detalhes e aproveite! Promoção no Shopping Smiles Polishop O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Belém e Manaus te esperam! Confira hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 158
Pensando em conhecer novos ares? O momento é agora! Não perca a chance de conhecer Manaus e Belém com hospedagem acessível! Hoje, confira hotéis Accor com diárias a partir de R$ 158 e conforto garantido. Vamos aos detalhes. Hotéis em Manaus e Belém Além das sugestões de hotéis em Manaus...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Páscoa 2026 – Destinos de praias, serras e cidades grandes dominam buscas de viagem
Os feriadões são a chance perfeita para muitos brasileiros saírem de casa e aproveitar. Para a Páscoa de 2026, os destinos mais procurados incluem praias, serras e cidades grandes, com o Rio de Janeiro liderando as buscas. O turismo nacional deve ser a escolha principal para o feriado. Plataformas como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Paraíba anuncia projeto Viva Cor de R$ 500 milhões com hotel, parque e roda-gigante
Vem aí uma grande promessa turística! Paraíba anunciou um projeto chamado Viva Cor, que vai transformar o Polo Cabo Branco em João Pessoa, capitaneado pela WAM Experience. Com investimento de R$ 500 milhões, o centro de lazer terá hotel, parque e roda-gigante, reunindo várias opções de diversão em um só...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Após mais de uma década, GOL retoma voos entre Cuiabá e Goiânia
A GOL vai retomar os voos diretos entre Cuiabá e Goiânia a partir de 30 de abril, com três frequências semanais. A rota, que estava suspensa há mais de 10 anos, atende principalmente à demanda do agronegócio e reforça a conectividade no Centro-Oeste. A GOL Linhas Aéreas vai retomar, a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Conheça o Hotel Vila Grega e a polêmica que gerou na internet
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Polêmica na internet? Conte-me uma novidade! A da vez envolve um hotel localizado em Campos do Jordão: o Hotel Vila Grega. No vídeo de hoje, nosso editor Welerson Silva traz, com detalhes, o hotel e o porquê de ter gerado opiniões...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Nova capela panorâmica será construída em Teresópolis
Os fiéis vão ganhar um novo ponto religioso e turístico. Será construído uma nova capela em Teresópolis, no alto da Colina do Mirante, que deve virar um grande parque municipal. O local vai receber um santuário em homenagem a Nossa Senhora Aparecida, que será o principal destaque do projeto. A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Inter lança parcelamento de compras internacionais com taxa zero na Global Account
O Banco Inter anunciou uma funcionalidade na Global Account, com o parcelamento de compras internacionais acima de US$ 100 em até 4 vezes com taxa zero. O recurso, disponível para todos os segmentos, utiliza inteligência artificial para identificar transações elegíveis diretamente na fatura aberta. A novidade chega acompanhada de produtos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hospede-se em hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 211
Bateu aquela vontade de curtir as férias no calor do Rio de Janeiro sem estourar o orçamento? No artigo de hoje, confira hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 211. Não perca tempo, reserve e aproveite com conforto. Hotéis baratos no Rio de Janeiro Abaixo você confere nossa sugestão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite a Campanha Universo Ourocard e garanta recompensas exclusivas
O Banco do Brasil está com a Campanha Universo Ourocard, válida até 31 de janeiro de 2027, oferecendo diversas oportunidades e benefícios exclusivos para titulares dos cartões Ourocard em parceria com empresas selecionadas. Confira abaixo como participar e aproveitar! Campanha Universo Ourocard A campanha busca engajar e premiar os clientes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Como conseguir isenção de anuidade do cartão GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil?
Clientes dos cartões de crédito GOL Smiles emitidos pelo Banco do Brasil podem zerar a anuidade de forma automática. Para isso, basta atingir uma meta mensal de gastos. A oferta vale até setembro de 2026. Confira os detalhes. Como funciona a isenção O desconto é aplicado automaticamente na fatura seguinte, desde...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre liberou dois cupons oferecendo até R$ 60 OFF
O Mercado Livre acaba de liberar dois novos cupons, em que oferece aos seus clientes até R$ 60 de desconto em produtos selecionados. Aproveite já, pois os cupons do Mercado Livre costumam acabar rápido. Cupons Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há um cupom disponível para produtos selecionados: COMPRAHOJE –...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 347
I was driving down a street one day recently when I arrived at an intersection — and I was not sure of what to do next. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: April 4th
How are we already in April? Greetings from the W Hoboken. I’ve stayed at…

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Must Shave Off Beards Later This Month As Alaska Airlines Overturns Rare Exemption
Pilots at Hawaiian Airlines will have to shave off their beards later this month as part of the carrier’s merger with Alaska Airlines, as they seek to standardize operations under a single operating certificate. Unlike many U.S.-based carriers, pilots at Hawaiian Airlines have been able to wear beards for many...
Frequent Miler
Too many bananas in your luggage, Southwest’s Streisand effect, Avianca bans and sues an influencer, and rescues on the rise in the UK (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Too many bananas in your luggage, Southwest’s Streisand effect, Avianca bans and sues an...
Your Mileage May Vary
A Flight Attendant Refused to Serve Alcohol to an Exit Row Passenger—Was That Allowed?
We all know that flight attendants have a hard job to do. They’re at the ready to keep you safe, of course – that’s the #1 part of their job.…
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 5 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’ve moved on from Prague, which was very cold but fantastic. I hadn’t realised how much early 20th-century architecture there was in the city centre. There is even a Cubist architecture walk!  Once I got over the cold, I really enjoyed myself. The rugging up and de-rugging...
One Mile at a Time
Orient Express Sailing Yachts: New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launching Soon
In recent years, we’ve seen luxury hospitality companies increasingly getting into the cruising industry. For example, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection was among the first, then we recently saw the launch of Four Seasons Yachts, and then in 2027 we’re supposed to see the launch of Aman at Sea.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th April)
We’ve reached the first week of April, and for those who celebrate, Easter Weekend (and for some of us, a four-day weekend). Nonetheless, this blog doesn’t write itself, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. New Aircraft News Abelo signs for further ATR Aircraft –...
View from the Wing
Pilot Flew A Jet With A Taped-On Tail Number — Then Ignored An FAA Warning And Lost His License For 150 Days
A pilot flew a Cessna Citation with a tail number altered using tape, got a written FAA warning during a ramp check, and then flew the jet home anyway without fixing the problem or getting a permit. The Fifth Circuit upheld his 150-day suspension, concluding that an aircraft can be...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 04, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy Easter to those who celebrate. I’m at home with family for a couple more weeks, before heading off on my next adventure, so I hope to make good progress getting caught up on trip reports before then. On...
Live and Let’s Fly
What Easter Demands Of Us In A World That Chooses Violence
As we approach Eastertide, I offer a brief reflection on this holiday amid turbulent times in our world. On Easter morning, Christians proclaim something extraordinary: that death has been defeated, that Christ is risen, and that a new kingdom has begun. But what kind of kingdom? That question becomes far...
Points With a Crew
The Most Ridiculous Landmarks in All 50 States
How many of the most ridiculous landmarks in all 50 US States have you been to? Personally, I can only count 2 - can you top that?
Your Mileage May Vary
What To Do When A Rental Car Company Is Out Of Cars
We don’t rent cars all that often anymore. Over the years, we’ve become much more comfortable taking public transportation to and from the airport in major cities like New York…
Miles To Memories
The One Card EVERYONE Should Get (Especially Now)
I go over why the Schwab Checking Account Debit Card is the one card every traveler should have in their wallet.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines Cancels Seasonal Los Angeles to Anchorage Route Due to Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines is giving the axe to its seasonal service between Los Angeles…
View from the Wing
Baby Born As Flight Lands At JFK — Air Traffic Control Says ‘Name The Baby Kennedy’
A passenger gave birth as a Caribbean Airlines flight was landing at New York JFK, with air traffic control expediting the arrival, arranging medical help at the gate, and then delivering the perfect line once the baby was out: “Name the baby Kennedy.”
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia: My First Stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Property — and The Verdict Is…
My first stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith hotel property occurred while I was at Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia. The acquisition of the carefully curated and growing collection of greater than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties was officially announced by Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Friday, April...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Served Steak In Economy Class? A Look At A 1966 Easter Menu
A classic United Airlines Eater menu from 1966 showcases how economy class passengers used to be fed on domestic flights. When Economy Class Included Steak: United’s 1966 Easter Menu A Flyertalk member shared pictures of a special Easter menu from a 1966 United flight: Dinner included: Hearts of Lettuce Salad...
Your Mileage May Vary
Airlines Are Quietly Getting Rid of Reclining Seats—Here’s Why
Not long ago, we wrote about why more hotels are no longer offering dressers in guest rooms. You may have noticed the basic reason is similar to why fewer hotels…
Miles To Memories
Flying Blue Status Match, Amex Is Losing Transfer Partner & New Amazon Credit Card
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
View from the Wing
Hyatt Business Card Record 80,000 Points — The Fastest Way To Spend Toward Status
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card now has its biggest-ever welcome bonus: 80,000 points after $10,000 in spending in the first three months, up from the previous 60,000-point offer. The bigger reason to care is that Hyatt makes this its fastest card for spending your way toward elite status.
One Mile at a Time
Is The Hilton Business Credit Card Worth The Annual Fee?
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
From Home and Back
Misleading Travel Advice
There is nothing that makes me shake my head faster. What?  A mainstream article that gives misleading travel… The post Misleading Travel Advice appeared first on From Home and Back.
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
United’s New “Basic” Business Class Won’t Lower Prices, It Only Cuts Benefits
United Airlines is introducing a new tiered fare structure for its premium cabins, including what amounts to “basic” business class and premium economy. It’s exactly what I warned about last year, though we now have more details. United Airlines Introduces “Basic” Business Class Fares United Airlines has announced a new...
Point Me to the Plane
Beware the Swipe: Unveiling the 10 Worst Countries for Credit Card Fraud
Beware that these countries are the worst destinations for credit card fraud.