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World of Hyatt to launch early access bookings for elites and cardholders June 30th
A little over a week ago, Hyatt launched its new, distinctly unanticipated award charts, which raised the pricing tiers it could use to price a free night award from 24 to 40. In the process, the top-tier prices that could be charged at nearly every award category increased substantially. When...
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Hotel Refused Free Tap Water, Offered $8 Bottled Water — Italy’s Top Court Says That’s Legal [Roundup]
Italy’s top court says a five-star hotel can refuse free tap water and offer $8 bottled water instead. Also: American blocks close-in partner saver awards, Amadeus gets fined over traveler profiling, Qantas adds Philippine Airlines, and Bilt adds Mindbody fitness bookings.
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United Captain Gives Passenger 30 Seconds To Turn Off Antisemitic Wi-Fi Hotspot Name — Or Police Would Inspect Everyone’s Phones
A United Airlines captain reportedly gave one passenger 30 seconds to disable an antisemitic Wi-Fi hotspot name or face law enforcement when the Newark–Miami flight landed. The hotspot was not a bomb threat, but just an offensive slogan. However it could provoke confrontations with passengers which make it a...
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Flying To Europe This Summer? New Biometric Border Checks Are Causing Missed Flights And Hours-Long Lines
Flying to Europe this summer may mean more than crowded airports and packed flights. Europe’s new biometric border checks are creating hours-long immigration lines at some airports, with travelers missing connecting flights on arrival and returning flights as first-time registration overwhelms passport control.
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Air Canada Says “Award Scraping” Is Computer Fraud — Seats.aero Says That’s Anticompetitive
Air Canada says Seats.aero’s automated award-search scraping is computer fraud. Seats.aero says Air Canada is trying to block a useful award tool and shut down competition — and now the fight is expanding from website terms and trademarks into antitrust, tortious interference, and unfair competition claims.
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The Park Hyatt Sydney “Resort” Outrage Misses Hyatt’s Real Problem
The outrage of the day in the Hyatt world is that Park Hyatt Sydney and Park Hyatt Tokyo are apparently being treated as resorts for late checkout purposes. That matters…
One Mile at a Time
EL AL Boeing 777 Pilots To JFK ATC: “We Don’t Have Fuel And Cannot Go Around”
EL AL is usually known for having very competent pilots, though this doesn’t strike me as very good airmanship, or like erring on the side of caution.
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Review: United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
I find that United Airlines offers an above-average experience in longhaul economy, particularly on flights from the West Coast, as I experienced on my Los Angeles to London 787-9 flight in economy class. United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Review (LAX-LHR) While my default is always to use SAS EuroBonus miles...
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Cruise Line Will Charge Passengers $70 For Taking Buffet Food To Their Cabin
For decades, cruisers have casually grabbed cookies, pizza, coffee or dessert from the buffet and taken it back to their cabin, the pool deck or their balcony. One cruise line…
One Mile at a Time
Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic “The Line” Gets Reality Check, As Project Suspended
Saudi Arabia is investing an unprecedented amount of money in tourism, and also in diversifying its economy away from oil. I’ve been watching this with great interest, as we’ve never seen a project to this scale before, and many have wondered just how realistic some of these ambitions are. I’m...
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Celebrities Who FAFOed On Planes & Got Kicked Off
Airports have become one of the last places where being rich, famous or powerful doesn’t always get people special treatment. At least not when TSA agents, gate agents or flight…
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Design Flaw to Finally Be Fixed: Pedestrian Walkways to Be Built at Denver International Airport
A design flaw is finally slated to be fixed, as pedestrian walkways between concourses are officially planned to be built at Denver International Airport as the best alternative for passengers whenever the subterranean train becomes inoperable or unreliable. The only way that passengers can currently travel within the airport between...
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Your Eligible Visa Card Comes With Free International Data (Here’s How to Claim It)
You might already have free international data on your eligible Visa card. Most travelers never claim it, until they see how much they’re missing.
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 28 de maio de 2026
Bem-vindo a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! A seguir, veja todas as ofertas que nossa equipe achou nesta quinta-feira. Radar PPV O PicPay está oferecendo 25% de cashback na compra de gift cards do Outback e do Madero. Também tivemos o Azul Fidelidade oferecendo até 20% de desconto no...
Brazil
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Viaje tranquilo e tenha proteção! Seguro viagem Assist Card com até 56% OFF
Viajar é viver novas experiências, e isso fica ainda melhor quando você está protegido! A Assist Card oferece cobertura completa para quem viaja solo, em casal ou com a família, garantindo suporte em imprevistos do começo ao fim. E o melhor: até 56% de desconto para você economizar sem abrir...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV: viaje pelo Brasil com a LATAM com passagens a partir de R$ 197
As oportunidades para explorar novos destinos pelo Brasil continuam aparecendo! No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, reunimos voos da LATAM Airlines com tarifas a partir de R$ 197, oferecendo diferentes rotas para quem quer viajar mais economizando. Veja agora as opções disponíveis e aproveite! Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para...
Brazil
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Grupo de Promoções do PPV – Cupons, milhas e descontos imperdíveis
No Grupo de Promoções do PPV, você encontra as melhores oportunidades para acumular milhas, cashback e descontos, ideal para quem quer ir além do básico e aproveitar melhor cada real gasto. E, quando precisar, você não fica sozinho, há suporte disponível para ajudar. Tudo isso pagando o equivalente a R$...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Compre milhas Smiles com até 365% de bônus
A campanha da Smiles, que oferece até 365% de bônus na compra de milhas, variando de acordo com a categoria do cliente no Clube Smiles, está na reta final. A promoção segue disponível apenas até as 10h de amanhã, 29 de maio. Veja os detalhes e aproveite enquanto ainda dá...
Brazil
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Azul anuncia nova operação entre Congonhas e Cuiabá
A Azul anunciou uma nova operação entre o Aeroporto de Congonhas, em São Paulo, e o Aeroporto Internacional Marechal Rondon, na região metropolitana de Cuiabá (MT). A ligação será realizada em parceria com o Governo de Mato Grosso. Os voos começam após o feriado da Independência, em setembro, com duas...
Brazil
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Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis com piscina no Nordeste e diárias a partir de R$ 205
Aproveite a Mega Oferta do ALL Accor para ter até 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. Além disso, você também pode acumular até 2 vezes mais pontos reward. Confira, no artigo de hoje, hotéis com piscina no Nordeste, com desconto, e diárias a partir de R$ 205. Vamos...
Brazil
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9 cidades para fazer bate e volta de Munique
A localização geográfica e a conectividade ferroviária de Munique permitem que viajantes realizem rotas de bate e volta para diversas cidades da Alemanha e da Áustria. O leque de opções abrange desde palácios históricos, como o Castelo de Neuschwanstein, até centros históricos medievais e paisagens alpinas a menos de três...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 5.440 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
A Cidade Maravilhosa, com suas praias famosas e cenários à beira-mar, pode ser o seu próximo destino! No artigo de hoje, selecionamos trechos para o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 5.440 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Veja as opções disponíveis e aproveite. Passagens para o Rio de Janeiro no...
Brazil
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Rio ganhará mais voos da Avianca para a Colômbia
O Rio de Janeiro ganhará mais voos da Avianca para Bogotá durante a temporada de meio de ano, elevando para 21 o número de frequências semanais na rota. A Avianca anunciou a ampliação de sua operação entre Rio de Janeiro e Bogotá para a próxima temporada de meio de ano....
Brazil
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Só hoje! PicPay oferece 25% de cashback em gift cards do Outback e Madero
Que tal economizar na sua próxima ida ao Outback Steakhouse ou Madero? Somente hoje, dia 28 de maio, o PicPay está com uma oferta que garante 25% de cashback em pagamentos realizados pelo app. A seguir, confira como funciona a promoção e veja o passo a passo para aproveitar esse...
Brazil
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Hilton Honors lança promoção global com até 4 mil pontos bônus
O Hilton Honors oferecerá até 4 mil pontos bônus por hospedagem entre junho e agosto de 2026. O Hilton Honors anunciou sua nova promoção global para o período de meio de ano. Batizada de “More Nights, More Points”, a campanha oferecerá até 4 mil pontos bônus por hospedagem em hotéis...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 20% de desconto em passagens com pontos + dinheiro
O Azul Fidelidade lançou mais uma campanha especial para quem deseja economizar nas emissões nacionais usando pontos + dinheiro. Nesta oferta, assinantes do Clube Azul podem garantir até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens, com o percentual variando conforme a categoria da assinatura. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes da...
Brazil
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Entrada da American Airlines na Azul avança no Cade
Azul e American Airlines notificaram oficialmente o Cade sobre a operação envolvendo participação societária da companhia norte-americana na aérea brasileira. A Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras e a American Airlines formalizaram junto ao Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (Cade) a operação envolvendo a entrada da companhia norte-americana na estrutura societária da...
Brazil
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Aproveite! Cupons de até R$ 150 de desconto no Mercado Livre
Já estão no ar os novos cupons do Mercado Livre para quem deseja comprar pagando menos! Nesta oferta, é possível conseguir entre 8% e 15% de desconto em produtos selecionados, com economia de até R$ 150 na compra. Confira os detalhes e aproveite as oportunidades disponíveis! Cupons Mercado Livre Produtos...
Brazil
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São Paulo poderá ter voos diretos da GOL para El Calafate
El Calafate informou que negocia voos diretos da GOL entre São Paulo e a Patagônia argentina a partir de outubro de 2026. A GOL Linhas Aéreas poderá inaugurar uma nova rota internacional para a Patagônia argentina a partir do segundo semestre deste ano. Segundo autoridades ligadas ao turismo de El...
Brazil
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Acaba hoje! Transfira pontos Esfera e garanta seu status Gold no ALL Accor
Aproveite o último dia da oferta do ALL Accor em parceria com a Esfera. Nesta campanha, você pode ganhar status Gold temporário na transferência de pontos. Além disso, você ainda pode prorrogar esse status até o final de 2027. Confira todos os detalhes a seguir. Esfera e ALL Accor Até hoje,...
Brazil
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Nordeste tem alta de 66% na chegada de turistas internacionais por via aérea
O Nordeste recebeu mais de 212 mil turistas internacionais por via aérea no primeiro trimestre de 2026, registrando crescimento de 66% em relação ao ano passado. O Nordeste começou 2026 vivendo um dos melhores momentos recentes do turismo internacional. Entre janeiro e março, mais de 212 mil turistas estrangeiros desembarcaram...
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SLH verschenkt wieder mal ihren besten Status … SLH haut immer wieder ihren Club Status in die Menge.…
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje para Recife a partir de 3.900 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade
Se a ideia é conhecer um dos destinos mais vibrantes do Nordeste gastando poucos pontos, o Alerta PPV desta quarta-feira traz ótimas oportunidades para Recife. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões nacionais a partir de 3.900 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil. Confira abaixo as...
Brazil
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Etihad fecha acordo de codeshare com a Air Cambodia
Acordo de codeshare entre a Etihad Airways e a Air Cambodia facilita o acesso ao Camboja com itinerários integrados e bagagem despachada até o destino final, além de ampliar as conexões da Etihad no Sudeste Asiático. A Etihad firmou um novo acordo de codeshare com a Air Cambodia, abrindo novas...
Brazil
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Último dia! Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Não perca o prazo! O Azul Fidelidade segue com sua campanha de transferência bonificada, permitindo garantir até 110% de bônus no envio de pontos de parceiros selecionados para o programa, com exceção da Livelo e do Porto Bank. Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a oferta. Confira abaixo todos...
Brazil
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Lufthansa leva cabine Allegris a 11 novos destinos
A Lufthansa expandirá a cabine Allegris para 11 novos destinos e retomará voos entre Frankfurt e Kuala Lumpur a partir de outubro. A Lufthansa anunciou uma nova expansão da cabine Allegris para a temporada de inverno 2026/27 do hemisfério norte, adicionando novos destinos na América, África e Ásia, além de...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Explore novos destinos brasileiros a partir de 4.600 milhas Smiles
O Alerta PPV desta quinta-feira está no ar! Nossa equipe encontrou diversas emissões nacionais disponíveis a partir de 4.600 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do país. Confira abaixo as opções que selecionamos e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem economizando milhas! Passagens nacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção:...
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Woman Gets Asked To Check Her Carry-On At The Gate. Then She Gets On Plane And Sees What’s Taking Up Space In Overhead Bin
“Those items go under the seat."
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Woman’s Rental Car Was Repossessed While She Was Eating Lunch
Most travelers worry about things like flight delays, lost luggage or surprise hotel fees. Probably not many have “rental car gets repossessed during the trip” on their travel bingo card.…

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The Bulkhead Seat
What Happens if the Trump Administration Shuts Down Customs at “Sanctuary City” Airports?
The possibility of the Trump administration restricting US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations…
Frequent Miler
(Now live) Negative Bank of America Preferred Rewards changes: Lower bonus rewards, higher eligibility requirements
Update 5/28: The new BoA Preferred Rewards program is now live, to nearly everyone’s chagrin. ~~~Original Post Follows~~~ Bank of America tends to fly under the radar when it comes to travel credit cards despite issuing cards for Alaska Airlines/Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Spirit Airlines, and more. A...
View from the Wing
Southwest CEO Lays Out First Class, Lounges And Long-Haul Roadmap — Credit Card Money Is Why
Southwest’s CEO is now openly talking about first class, airport lounges, and long-haul international flying — the very things the airline spent decades not being. The reason is ncredit card economics. Aspirational destinations, premium products, and lounges will drive Chase cardholders spending, including on a new premium card product..
Miles To Memories
Act Quickly! Rakuten Amex Card $200 / 20,000 Bilt Points Offer Is Back
Rakuten launched the new Rakuten American Express® Card a few months ago and now there's a one day promotion with a $200 bonus.
Frequent Miler
Chase Ink / Sapphire Business Cards: Now 40K points per referral up to 200K max
Chase has increased the yearly limit for the maximum amount of points you can earn from the referrals to the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, Ink Business Unlimited®, Chase Ink Business Preferred®, Ink Business Premier®, and Ink Business Cash® cards; it’s now possible to earn up to 200k total points per...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Tardigrade Sleeping System
The Tardigrade sleeping system is built to let you sleep comfortably outdoors, in any condition. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Booking Deutsche Bahn Trains In Germany
Before our trip to Germany, I spent way too much time trying to figure out Deutsche Bahn train travel. Not because trains in Germany are impossible to understand, but because…
Miles To Memories
Spirit Credit Card Refunds, Choice Hotels Outsmarted Mark & Discover’s Best Ever Offer?!
Discover's 5th quarter and best ever, Choice outsmarted Mark, returning to Sapphire Reserve and Spirit credit card refunds.
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‘I’m So Upset I Literally Could Cry’: American Airlines Customer Buys The Number Of Miles They Say She Needs To Cover Her Flight. Then She Tries To Book It
“American Airlines, you might be losing a really loyal customer."
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New elevated Southwest Credit Cards ( up to 90k )
We illustrate how you can use the Chase Southwest Credit Cards to help you get the Companion Pass
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Review : Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge  – Montreal (YUL), Transborder Concourse
Needs a refresh….soon The summary The Maple Leaf Lounge is located near gates 73 and 74 in Montreal’s Transborder concourse, which is only accessible to US-bound travelers. It is directly across from the Air Canada Cafe. I was in the Air Canada Café before checking out the “traditional” Maple Leaf...
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Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 3,000 bonus Bonvoy points per night at select hotels in Japan (May 28 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is a good one for travel in Japan where you can earn 3,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points at select locations across the country. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Miles To Memories
Bank of America Adding Subscription Credits for BofA Rewards Members
Eligible customers will receive monthly subscription credits that can be used toward select services including Paramount+, SiriusXM, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership, which is...
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Review – Primeclass Business Lounge Riga (RIX)
Location and Entrance For travellers departing from Riga International Airport (RIX), the good news is that there is only one…
Frequent Miler
Newegg: Buy $500 Southwest gift cards for $480 (stack with 10x Ultimate Rewards promo)
Newegg is running another sale on Southwest gift cards, this time selling $500 denominations for $480 when using promo code SSF69254. On its own, this isn’t anything to get excited about. We often see higher discounts on Southwest gift cards. However, if you can pay using Paze and an eligible...
View from the Wing
Passenger Denied Boarding After Urinating On Himself, Climbs Airport Fence — Police Bring Him $3,600
A passenger denied boarding at Manchester Airport after urinating on himself turned the refund fight into a livestreamed bridge standoff, shutting down access to Terminal 2 while demanding £2,700 back for his missed Jamaica trip. Police eventually brought cash to the scene — and then arrested him anyway
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Company Trolls Southwest Over Weird New Carry-On Rule
Airlines ban unusual things all the time. But Southwest Airlines’ latest addition to its prohibited-items list was weird enough that it almost immediately inspired some internet trolling. 😆 I have…
The Bulkhead Seat
Caesars Entertainment to Be Acquired by Fertitta in $17.6 Billion Deal
Caesars Entertainment, one of the most recognizable names on the Las Vegas Strip, is…
Miles To Memories
Chase Doubles Referral Bonus for INK and Sapphire Reserve Business Cards
Those who have eligible Chase cards can refer friends and earn 40,000 for every successful referral, up to an annual limit of 200,000 bonus points.
Frequent Miler
Southwest consumer cards: Increased offers up 90K points
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 first 3 months. If you’re looking for a card and/or trying to earn a companion pass, these are certainly worth considering. Referral...
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The Best Airline Programs for Family Points Pooling
Being able to consolidate miles and points into one greater family balance is extremely useful. For one, your points allow you to…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Expands Award Booking Window to 13 Months for Elite Members and Cardholders
Hyatt is introducing a new perk for select World of Hyatt® members to give…
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Spirit’s Coveted Takeoff Slots at LaGuardia Should Go to Another Low-Cost Airline, FAA Administrator Says
The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bryan Bedford, has suggested that coveted takeoff and landing slots once owned by Spirit Airlines at LaGuardia International Airport should go to another low-cost carrier or be forfeited. LaGuardia is one of only three slot-controlled airports in the United States, meaning that...