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Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Has Successfully Changed Its Name to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport has finally successfully officially changed its name to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, which became effective as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026 when the trademark lawsuit over use of the name was legally resolved — and the terms of the agreement were memorialized in a formal...
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The Most Specific Sign Ever Seen at an Amex Centurion Lounge
A traveler at Denver’s Centurion Lounge encountered an unusually strict bar policy sign—and the internet had plenty to say about it. Imagine having a long, hard day of travel after…
Live and Let’s Fly
Hantavirus Outbreak Reportedly Due To Landfill Tourism
Five hantavirus cases, three deaths, and a global cruise scare. The likely vector wasn't the ship at all. It was a Ushuaia shore excursion.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
One of Europe’s Largest Airline Groups Considers Name Change as it Eyes Further Growth
One of Europe’s largest airline groups is reportedly considering a name change because its current moniker doesn’t truly reflect the brands under its wings or its future growth plans. The airline group in question is Air France-KLM, which was formed in 2004 during a period of intense airline consolidation in...
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Scientists Say Older Couples Shouldn’t Sit Together On Planes. Here’s Why
If you are a couple of.... a certain age, there's a reason that scientists say you should consider not sitting together when flying on an airplane. While it may ...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Dismal 737 MAX 9 First Class Flight On United Airlines…
After a string of excellent flights on United Airlines, I experienced a pretty dismal one flying from Chicago to Los Angeles on a 737 MAX 9 in first class…it really left me shaking my head. I Finally Had A Bad Flight On United Airlines… I bend over backwards to be...
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“Leave The Bags!” Flight Attendants Plead In Frontier Evacuation Video — Passengers Took Carry-Ons Anyway
Cabin video from the Frontier evacuation shows flight attendants pleading, “Leave the bags!” as passengers took carry-ons anyway. The exchange captures why emergency evacuations rarely work the way safety briefings imagine: people panic, protect their belongings, film, and make split-second choices that can slow everyone down.
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One Company Runs Every Airline And Hotel Dining Program — Here’s How It Works
Airline and hotel dining programs look like separate loyalty products, but most of them are really just different labels on the same underlying business. For decades, one company lineage — from Transmedia to iDine to Rewards Network — has powered nearly all of them, using the same basic model to...
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Air France-KLM Reportedly Weighs Rebrand as Expansion Reshapes Airline Group
One of Europe’s largest airline groups, Air France-KLM Group, is reportedly considering changing its…
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Foreign Airlines Force You To Weigh Carry-On Bags — The Safety Excuse Doesn’t Hold Up
oreign airlines often make passengers weigh carry-on bags at the gate, sometimes limiting them to just 15.4 pounds including the bag itself. They call it safety, bin space, or boarding efficiency, but the U.S. proves planes can operate safely without this theater — the real explanation is regulation, not some...
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9 weird little habits I picked up from travels abroad (a Carrie commentary)
Most of my work at Frequent Miler is behind-the-scenes work, editing the podcasts, managing the social media, and keeping our web design up-to-date. But having spent nearly a decade as a digital nomad, living out of hotels around the world thanks to miles and points, there are thoughts about the...
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 11 de maio de 2026
A segunda-feira está chegando ao fim e, com ela, trouxemos a primeira edição do Radar PPV da semana. Abaixo, veja todas as ofertas que localizamos hoje. Radar PPV Em mais uma edição do Festival de Pontos, a Livelo está oferecendo até 10 pontos por real gasto em mais de 60...
Brazil
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Abra sua conta Nomad e ganhe até 9.000 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Aproveite a nova campanha da Nomad! Abra sua conta internacional usando o cupom “PPV9MIL”, adicione saldo em reais e converta no app para dólares, com mínimo de US$ 200. Você pode ganhar 6.000 pontos Azul ou 9.000 pontos se for cliente Clube Azul. Os pontos serão creditados em até 30...
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Prorrogou! Ganhe 20.000 milhas na hora ao realizar a assinatura do Clube Smiles 2.000
Perdeu o prazo? A Smiles decidiu prorrogar sua oferta do Clube Smiles 2.000. Nesta campanha, os novos assinantes recebem 20.000 milhas na hora da adesão. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e aproveite. Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas serão creditadas na hora da adesão ao clube, sendo 18.000 milhas bônus e...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV: passagens nacionais na LATAM partir de R$ 211
O alerta de passagens PPV da LATAM está no ar com tarifas nacionais a partir de R$ 211, oferecendo várias opções de rotas para quem deseja economizar na próxima viagem. Veja os detalhes e aproveite enquanto ainda há disponibilidade! Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM,...
Brazil
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Delta apresenta novos amenity kits da Missoni para passageiros da Delta One
Os novos amenity kits da Delta One mostram como a disputa pelo passageiro premium foi muito além do assento reclinável: a companhia transformou a nécessaire em parte da experiência de marca, misturando design da Missoni, produtos de skincare e uma proposta mais ligada a moda, bem-estar e lifestyle. A Delta...
Brazil
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Economize agora com os melhores cupons ativos!
Nossa equipe de promoções do PPV reuniu os melhores cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, trazendo oportunidades de economia em diversos produtos. Confira abaixo e aproveite-os enquanto estão ativos. Boas compras! Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre: Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon: Magalu...
Brazil
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Grupo Air France-KLM avalia nova identidade e pode abandonar nome histórico
O grupo Air France-KLM estaria avaliando uma mudança de nome da holding, acompanhando a expansão da empresa na Europa. Hoje, além de Air France e KLM, o grupo também já tem participação na SAS e segue interessado na TAP Air Portugal. O grupo Air France-KLM estaria preparando uma das mudanças...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje pelo Brasil a partir de 6.000 milhas Smiles + taxas
Se a ideia é viajar pelo Brasil gastando poucas milhas, o Alerta PPV de hoje pode ajudar no planejamento da próxima viagem. Nossa equipe encontrou diversas emissões nacionais a partir de 6.000 milhas Smiles + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades. Confira a seguir! Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Smiles Atenção:...
Brazil
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De novo! LATAM estende programação para Cidade do Cabo
A nova ampliação da rota para Cidade do Cabo indica que a LATAM Airlines vê potencial de demanda consistente entre Brasil e África do Sul, mesmo antes da estreia oficial da operação em julho. A LATAM Airlines voltou a ampliar a programação de sua nova rota entre Aeroporto Internacional de...
Brazil
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Mega oferta ALL Accor! Reserve hotéis em Belo Horizonte com diárias a partir de R$ 133
Aproveite a Mega oferta ALL Accor para reservar hotéis em Belo Horizonte com desconto e diárias a partir de R$ 133. Além disso, você também pode acumular até 3 vezes mais pontos reward. Confira a seleção a seguir e aproveite essa oportunidade. Vamos aos detalhes. Mega oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no...
Brazil
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Itaú estreia cartão Mastercard World Legend com até 7 pontos por dólar – vale a pena?
Com anuidade de R$ 4.800 e benefícios voltados ao público de altíssima renda, o novo cartão Mastercard World Legend do Itaú chega para disputar espaço entre os cartões mais exclusivos do mercado brasileiro, apostando em experiências premium, hotéis de luxo e acúmulo elevado de pontos. O Itaú começou a liberar...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate voos nacionais a partir de 4.500 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Começar a semana planejando uma viagem nunca é má ideia, ainda mais quando dá para gastar poucos pontos. No Alerta PPV desta segunda-feira, nossa equipe encontrou diversas oportunidades de emissões nacionais a partir de 4.500 pontos no Azul Fidelidade, além das taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite para...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 16 pontos por real na Casas Bahia
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova oportunidade em parceria com a Casas Bahia para quem quer acumular mais pontos nas compras do dia a dia. Nesta campanha, é possível garantir até 16 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pela própria loja. A promoção é válida até 17 de...
Brazil
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Qatar Airways vai estrear rota inédita entre Doha, Bogotá e Caracas
A Qatar Airways anunciou uma expansão incomum para a América do Sul: além de incluir Bogotá em sua malha, a companhia também passará a voar para Caracas, tornando-se a primeira empresa do Golfo a operar na capital venezuelana. A Qatar Airways pegou o mercado de surpresa nesta segunda-feira ao anunciar...
Brazil
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Mercado Livre libera cupom com até R$ 80 de desconto!
O Mercado Livre liberou um novo cupom para começar a semana com economia. Nesta nova campanha, os clientes podem garantir 25% de desconto em produtos selecionados. Confira os detalhes da oferta e aproveite para fazer sua próxima compra pagando menos! Cupons Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há um cupom disponível...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos para a Copa do Mundo a partir de 56.500 milhas Smiles
O Alerta PPV desta segunda-feira chegou com boas oportunidades para quem está de olho nos destinos da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões para diferentes destinos internacionais que receberão jogos do torneio, a partir de 56.500 milhas Smiles. Confira a lista a seguir e aproveite para começar o...
Brazil
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Mais pontos grátis! Mastercard Surpreenda liberou novo código de resgate!
Mais uma vez, a equipe do PPV se antecipou e conseguiu validar um novo código fresquinho para que você possa resgatar 15 pontos gratuitamente no programa Mastercard Surpreenda. Além do código do mês de maio, ainda está rolando uma oferta exclusiva para cartões BB, onde é possível resgatar mais 200 pontos...
Brazil
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Mega oferta ALL Accor! Reserve hotéis com até 40% de desconto
Está no ar a Mega Oferta do ALL Accor! A rede de hotéis está oferecendo até 40% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. Além disso, você pode acumular até 3 vezes mais pontos reward. Confira os detalhes a seguir! Mega Oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos:...
Brazil
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Delta aumenta capacidade entre EUA e Rio de Janeiro
A Delta Air Lines aumentará a oferta de assentos entre Estados Unidos e Rio de Janeiro na próxima temporada de verão, incluindo antecipação da rota para Nova York e retorno do Airbus A330-200 ao Brasil. A Delta Air Lines anunciou ajustes em sua malha internacional para a próxima temporada de...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Itaú
O Azul Fidelidade iniciou a semana com uma nova campanha de transferência de pontos. Até o dia 14 de maio, clientes podem enviar pontos do Itaú e garantir até 110% de bônus. Vamos para os detalhes! Azul Fidelidade e Itaú Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 80%...
Brazil
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Air France reabre praia privativa no Festival de Cannes com experiência La Première
Durante o Festival de Cannes, a Air France voltará a operar sua tradicional praia privativa na Croisette, reunindo experiências inspiradas na cabine La Première, gastronomia assinada por chefs franceses e homenagens ao lendário Concorde. A Air France anunciou a reabertura da sua tradicional praia privativa durante o Festival de Cannes...
Brazil
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Festival de pontos Livelo! Ganhe até 10 pontos por real em mais de 60 lojas parceiras
Começou o Festival de pontos Livelo! Nessa rodada de ofertas, é possível ganhar até 10 pontos por real gasto em compras realizadas em mais de 60 lojas parceiras. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para ir às compras! Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas da Livelo: Clique...
Brazil
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Assine o ALL Signature com até 20% OFF e viaje com mais economia
O ALL Signature lançou uma nova campanha com com até 20% de desconto para novos clientes e ex-assinantes. A oferta contempla os planos trimestrais e anuais, sendo uma boa oportunidade para voltar ao clube ou iniciar sua assinatura pagando menos. A promoção é válida até 19 de maio. Confira os...
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Sixt offering prepaid fuel for $49.99 for rentals in the US for Sixt ONE members
Sixt Rent-A-Car is offering Sixt ONE members the opportunity to pre-pay for up to a full tank of fuel upon return for $49.99 for rentals picked up between now and May 31st, 2026. That’s not necessarily a great deal for a tank of gas, depending on the vehicle and the...

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Rakuten is running a flash sale
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Dulles Airport Could Finally Kill Its Mobile Lounges — But The Rebuild Plan Now Costs $22 Billion
Washington Dulles may finally get the rebuild travelers have wanted for decades: real rail-connected concourses, the end of its “temporary” C/D complex, and a move away from mobile lounges. The catch is the price tag has climbed to $22 billion — enough to push airport costs above $90 per passenger...
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Why I’ll Always Travel With A PIN-Capable Card Again
I used to tell people that Chip + PIN cards weren’t nearly as important for international travel anymore. And for years, I honestly believed that was true. Most of the…
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: Up to $80 in Uber Credits on Eligible Delta Comfort Flights
Delta Air Lines has rolled out a new limited-time promotion that gives eligible SkyMiles®…
Frequent Miler
Targeted Barclays spending offer: 2500 Atmos points after five $50 purchases
Barclays is targeting some Hawaiian Airlines Atmos cardholders with an offer to earn 2,500 bonus miles after making five $50 purchases between registration and June 8, 2026. We frequently see these targeted Barclays spending offers around a cardholder’s anniversary date as a way of encouraging them to keep their card...
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Air France KLM Just Put A Real Points Expert In Charge Of Flying Blue
Most loyalty programs are run by people who understand spreadsheets better than members. Flying Blue just went the other way, tapping someone who has spent years on the member side of loyalty: helping travelers understand points, search awards, and navigate the programs from the outside. That is rare — and...
Miles To Memories
Primm Closing Shock, MGM Buffet Rumors & Vegas’ Huge Fireworks Summer
Vegas fireworks all summer long, shocking closure of casino resort, MGM's cool new barcade and a huge rumor about the end of Vegas buffets.
View from the Wing
Resorts Across Europe Scramble To Stop Pool Chair Towel Hogs — After Court Rules Missing Loungers Mean Refunds
Pool chair towel hogs are no longer just a resort annoyance. After a German tourist won a refund because guests monopolized loungers with towels, resorts across Europe are scrambling to enforce chair rules before missing loungers become a legal and financial problem.
One Mile at a Time
There’s A New Head Of Flying Blue, And I Couldn’t Be More Excited!
I frequently write about interesting executive appointments in the airline industry, but heres one that hits very close to home
Points With a Crew
Is It Rollaboard Or Roller Board? Or Roll-Aboard?
If you have a carryon suitcase with wheels, you might wonder if it should be called a rollaboard or roller board? There's a clear correct answer and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Weirdest “Spirit Airlines Compensation” Story Yet
Airlines offered fare discounts, status matches, and job interviews after Spirit’s shutdown. One non-airline company took a very different approach. When Spirit Airlines shut down operations, airlines across the industry…
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free year of WHOOP (fitness wearable)
WHOOP is a wearable fitness tracker, kind of a cross between Oura Rings and Fitbit. The American Express Platinum Card® offers a $200 annual credit toward Oura Ring purchases, and now Chase is responding in kind by offering an almost free year of WHOOP’s “Life” membership to Sapphire Reserve® cardholders....
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Rakuten Offering Best Ever Bonus for SoFi Crypto, $160 or 16,000 Bilt Points
Rakuten is offering a best ever bonus for new SoFi Crypto customers. This is an easy bonus of $160 or 16,000 Amex/Bilt points and it will not last long.
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$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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Lufthansa Group board greenlights the purchase of further Boeing and Airbus Widebody Aircraft
Breaking late this evening, as I’m trying to leave a coffee shop, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG approved the order for a total of 20 new long-haul aircraft at its meeting today. The Executive Board had previously decided to order ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. Delivery...
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Frontier Fly One, Get One offer: Earn 5,000 miles for each round trip
Frontier Airlines is out with a promotion whereby you can earn an additional 5,000 miles for each qualifying round trip you book and fly between May 6, 2026, and August 31st, 2026, provided that you register for the promotion at least 24 hours prior to departure of your flight. You...
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Police Swarm Frontier Airlines Plane at Denver International Airport After Ammunition Magazine Discovered Just Before Takeoff
A Frontier Airlines plane with as many as 240 passengers onboard was swarmed by police on Sunday evening after someone spotted an ammunition magazine on the floor of the cabin, prompting a deplaning onto the tarmac as investigators carried out a security sweep of the aircraft. The flight involved in...
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Jeffrey Epstein Had 17 Amex Cards And 11 Million Points — His Black Card Concierge Booked “Decoy” Visa Flights
Jeffrey Epstein’s Amex records show the banal machinery behind something much darker: 17 cards, 11 million Membership Rewards points, and a Black Card concierge helping book “decoy” flights for visa interviews.
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I Thought I Saved Our Germany Trip. Then Our United Flight Headed Back to Washington DC
After surviving a Lufthansa strike and scrambling to rebook our flights to Germany, I thought the hard part was over. It wasn’t. In Part 1 of this saga, I explained…
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Easy Bonus for United Cardholders: 10,000 Miles for Adding Authorized User [Targeted]
Chase is sending out emails to select United cardholders, offering an easy bonus of 10,000 miles. All you need to do is add an authorized user to your credit card account.
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Readers Seeing Strong Approvals For Citi Strata Elite — $2,300 In First-Year Value
Readers are reporting surprisingly generous approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.
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Amex Canada Dropping Etihad Guest on June 20, 2026
Sometime last week, Amex Canada quietly updated its website with new verbiage: “Effective June 20, 2026, Etihad Airways Etihad Guest loyalty…
Economy Class & Beyond
A deper dive into the Mirus Aircraft Seating Kestral – the new easyJet seat
Just before Aircraft Interiors Expo this year, easyJet announced a massive order with Mirus Aircraft Seating for new seats, with easyJet selecting the Kestral. So, what’s it like? At the show, Mirus Aircraft seating had one complete set of three seats on display. In terms of the seat cover, the...
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$75 back on $325 or more at Hertz with Citi Merchant Offer (stack with portals?)
There’s a new Citi Merchant offer out that’s good for $75 back when you spend $325 or more with Hertz rental cars. That could certainly be a solid deal on its own, but it gets even better if you are able to stack it with a good shopping portal offer....