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British Airways Denies Disabled Model Boarding Over Bathroom Assistance Concerns
A disabled model says British Airways refused to let her fly from New York to London because cabin crew could not help her use the bathroom or evacuate her in an emergency. This is a difficult story where dignity, access, safety, and the limits of a flight attendant’s job all...
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Major Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Changes Live, And They’re A Mixed Bag
The credit card space is incredibly competitive, and nowadays we see card changes with a frequency that’s much higher than in the past. Along those lines, last week Chase announced some major changes to the $95 annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.
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Amex Weakens Recently Added Amex Platinum Card Benefit
After the massive card refresh last fall, Amex added this is a brand new Amex Platinum Card benefit, but it's being watered down already.
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$4,847 Delta 🔺 MQD! ✈️ KLM Premium Economy Status Run — San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) (October 2026)
A new KLM status run — SFO to New Delhi via Minneapolis and Amsterdam, returning through Paris — earns an estimated $4,847 in Delta MQD for $2,406.49. Five segments, three operating carriers, all under KLM flight numbers. Premium Comfort for most of the route. Read the booking rules carefully before...
One Mile at a Time
Uh Oh: Amex Resy Credit Changes Coming To Gold & Platinum Card?
This could be a major devaluation, or it could have limited implications… we’ll find out soon.
Your Mileage May Vary
Almost Every U.S. Airport Is Government-Owned—Except One
Most travelers probably assume airports are privately owned. After all, they’re packed with airlines, restaurants, shops, parking garages, and enough economic activity to rival a small city. But in the…
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Air France Canceled A Family’s Award Tickets After Check-In, Then Accidentally Sent Emails Showing Staff Making Up Fraud Claims
Air France canceled a family’s confirmed award tickets after check-in, forcing them to buy $8,354 in replacement flights. Internal emails accidentally sent to the customer show staff struggling to justify the fraud claim after the fact.
Live and Let’s Fly
United Flight Attendant Stops Boarding To Shame Economy Passengers Using First Class Bins
A United Airlines flight attendant deserves credit for calling out a common but selfish boarding behavior: economy class passengers dumping bags in first class overhead bins when there is still space above their own seats. United Flight Attendant Calls Out Economy Passengers For Using First Class Overhead Bins Overhead bins...
Miles To Memories
End of an Era? An Amex Card Terms Change to Monitor Moving Forward
Certain Delta Gold American Express card terms have recently changed, and it may be a clue to Amex's possible future plans.
One Mile at a Time
Clueless American Vlogger Vows To Boycott “Third World” Spain Over Volotea Boarding Pass Fee
It’s really sad when I’m siding with an ultra low cost carrier that has a bunch of punitive fees over a traveler, but that’s exactly how I feel here. I don’t get why people can’t understand that laws and social norms differ around the globe… especially from an experienced traveler...
Frequent Miler
Hidden gem island destinations that lack crowds but still have things to do (A Carrie commentary)
In our recent Ask Us Anything, someone asked about “virtually undiscovered islands”. That word “undiscovered” tripped us up a bit, but the questioner’s qualifications were much more approachable. What they really wanted to know was which island destinations we would recommend that “lack the crowds but still have things to...
View from the Wing
Why U.S. Airlines Stopped Selling Flight Attendant Sex Appeal, While Asian Carriers Still Police Age, Weight, And Looks
U.S. airlines once sold sex appeal through young, thin, unmarried flight attendants, but deregulation, civil-rights law, and union seniority ended that model. Yet this hasn't taken hold everywhere, as some Asian carriers still use age, weight, grooming, and appearance rules as part of cabin crew branding.
Frequent Miler
Changes coming to Resy Credit-eligible restaurants
Gold and Platinum cards from American Express come with statement credit benefits for purchases at Resy restaurants. Thus far, the only requirement in order to be able to earn the statement credit on a qualifying card is that you make payment at a restaurant listed on the Resy platform. However,...
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LATAM Pass oferece 20% de bônus em transferências de cartões parceiros
Quer turbinar o saldo de milhas no LATAM Pass?  O programa está com uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada, oferecendo 20% de bônus para clientes que enviarem pontos de parceiros selecionados. Com destaque para os participantes da promoção estão o Itaú e o C6 Bank. Confira abaixo os detalhes da oferta...
Brazil
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Transfira pontos da Esfera e ganhe 25% de bônus no Iberia Club
Quer transformar seus pontos em mais Avios? A Esfera retomou sua parceria promocional com o Iberia Club, oferecendo 25% de bônus nas transferências realizadas durante o período da campanha. A oferta é válida até 17 de junho e pode ser uma boa oportunidade para quem está planejando emissões com o...
Brazil
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Ourocard Mastercard Black passa a oferecer acessos gratuitos ao LoungeKey
O Banco do Brasil atualizou os benefícios do Ourocard Mastercard Black e passou a oferecer acessos gratuitos ao programa LoungeKey. A novidade amplia as opções de salas VIP disponíveis para os clientes do cartão e reforça o movimento do banco de fortalecer sua linha de cartões premium. Em meio a...
Brazil
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ALL Signature vai mudar de preço – ainda dá tempo de assinar pelo valor atual
O ALL Signature terá uma mudança nos valores dos planos a partir de 01 de julho. Até essa data, novos assinantes ainda podem aderir ao clube pelos preços atuais. O programa ALL Accor abriu uma janela de aproximadamente 15 dias para quem deseja garantir as condições atuais antes da atualização....
Brazil
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W Premium na área internacional do Aeroporto de Porto Alegre inicia operação
A W Premium ampliará sua atuação no Aeroporto de Porto Alegre, agora na área de embarque internacional. Em fase de soft opening, o espaço chega para oferecer mais conforto aos passageiros e reforça a expansão da empresa na região Sul do Brasil. Nova sala VIP já está em soft opening...
Brazil
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Ganhe até 80 mil pontos bônus ao assinar ou fazer upgrade do Clube Esfera
Quer turbinar o saldo de pontos? A Esfera começou a semana com uma nova campanha para os interessados no clube. Desta vez, é possível garantir até 80.000 pontos bônus, distribuídos ao longo de 12 meses. A oferta é válida até 28 de junho. Confira os detalhes e veja se essa...
Brazil
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Últimos dias! Reserve hotéis com até 25% de desconto na Mega Oferta do ALL Accor
Aproveite os últimos dias da Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Nesta oferta, os associados conseguem garantir até 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados e até 2x mais pontos Reward. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir! Mega Oferta ALL Accor Até 25% de desconto – hotéis selecionados pelo mundo, com estada...
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2.000 Turkish Miles&Smiles Bonusmeilen nach einem Hilton Stay
Bei Hilton Turkish Miles and Smiles Bonusmeilen holen … Hilton hat gerade ein paar Aktionen mit ihren Partnern…
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ACT FAST: 1.000 Accor All Punkte (= 20 Euro Rabatt) für Neukunden
Eine nette Neukundenaktion bei Accor All … Accor All hat eine ganz nette Neukundenaktion gestartet. Die ersten 1.000…
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É clima de Copa do Mundo! Semana do Milheiro – 08 a 14 de junho
A Copa do Mundo chegou e, com ela, o nosso nervosismo. E sinto te dizer que se você veio ler a Semana do Milheiro na expectativa de alegrar o seu domingão, sairá mais frustrado que os 215 milhões de brasileiros após a partida de estreia da nossa seleção ontem. Tivemos...
Brazil
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Confira os destinos mais acolhedores do Brasil
Se você está buscando destinos acolhedores no Brasil para relaxar e se sentir parte de algo, de acordo com um ranking da plataforma Booking baseada em avaliações de seus usuários, alguns lugares se destacam pelo atendimento e hospitalidade. O estudo analisou mais de 370 milhões de opiniões de viajantes e...
Brazil
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Acaba hoje! Ganhe até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera para o Azul Fidelidade
Hoje, dia 14 de junho, termina a oferta do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com a Esfera, em que oferece até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes e aproveite antes que acabe. Azul Fidelidade e Esfera Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: Assinantes...
Brazil
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Grupos silenciosos do PPV! Segredos de viagem, cashback e milhas extras te esperam
Sabe aquele trabalho chato de ficar garimpando promoções? Você não precisa mais se preocupar! Nos grupos gratuitos e silenciosos do PPV, nós fazemos isso por você, enviando diretamente para o seu WhatsApp e Telegram apenas o que realmente importa para viajar mais e gastar menos. Ficou interessado? Confira os principais...
Brazil
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Vila Galé anuncia novo hotel em Florianópolis, o primeiro no Sul do Brasil
A rede Vila Galé anunciou o lançamento de um novo hotel em Florianópolis. Esse será o primeiro empreendimento da empresa em Santa Catarina e também a estreia da rede no Sul do Brasil. A previsão é que o hotel seja inaugurado em maio de 2028. O anúncio foi feito na...
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Esfera com até 50% OFF na compra de pontos
Precisando aumentar o saldo de pontos? A Esfera retomou sua campanha de compra de pontos, oferecendo até 50% de desconto para clientes do programa. A oferta é válida até hoje, dia 14 de junho, e você confere abaixo todos os detalhes da campanha. Compre pontos Esfera com até 50% OFF...
Brazil
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Guia completo dos benefícios do cartão Bradesco Aeternum Visa Infinite
O Bradesco Aeternum tem uma boa posição como um dos melhores e mais exclusivos cartões de crédito do Brasil. Com pontuação agressiva de 4 pontos por dólar e acessos ilimitados a salas VIP, ele exige alto patrimônio para isenção. Conheça as taxas de spread, benefícios, programa de fidelidade, seguros de...
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Viajantes evitam destinos populares e buscam lugares menos conhecidos
Lugares cheios, famosos nas redes sociais e muito indicados por outras pessoas? Nada disso. Aparentemente, a tendência agora entre os viajantes é visitar destinos menos conhecidos. De acordo com uma pesquisa da Skyscanner, o planejamento das férias de inverno de 2026 mostra uma mudança no comportamento. O brasileiro está querendo...
Brazil
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Mega Oferta ALL Accor: hotéis ibis em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 168
Quem busca uma hospedagem confortável sem gastar muito deve ficar de olho nesta oportunidade. A Mega Oferta ALL Accor traz hotéis ibis em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 168, garantindo mais economia para sua estada. Confira os hotéis participantes e aproveite as condições especiais da campanha. Mega...
Brazil
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Dica de passeio! Mapas históricos contam histórias do Brasil em exposição em São Paulo
Se você é um apaixonado pela história do Brasil ou por história em geral, precisa visitar a exposição “A Invenção do Novo Mundo: Mapas da Coleção Santander”. Mapas antigos que estão em exposição no Farol Santander, em São Paulo, contam histórias do país de uma forma única. A mostra traz...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos internacionais a partir de 12.530 milhas + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste domingo está no ar! Como de costume, você confere 12 dicas de trechos internacionais para resgatar, gastando a partir de 12.530 milhas + taxas. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas...
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85.000 Membership Rewards Willkommenspunkte mit der American Express Platinum Card
Die American Express Platinum Card mit vielen Punkten sichern … American Express® hat den hohen Willkommensbonus für die…
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Ausfuhrverbote Thailand: Diese Souvenirs können Ihnen am Flughafen zum Verhängnis werden
TL;DR Thailand-Ausreise hat strenge Zollregeln die viele Touristen überraschen und teuer werden können Buddha-Fragmente und Antiquitäten dürfen nur mit Genehmigung des Fine Arts Department ausgeführt werden Muscheln und Sand aus Nationalparks sind verboten und E-Zigaretten sind im ganzen Land illegalBargeld über 50.000 THB sowie Fremdwährungen über 20.000 USD müssen deklariert...
Brazil
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87% dos brasileiros nunca viajaram ao exterior, aponta pesquisa
Levantamento mostra que fazer uma viagem ao exterior ainda está longe da realidade da maioria da população, enquanto outra pesquisa revela que três em cada quatro brasileiros nem sequer conseguem tirar férias viajando. Viajar para o exterior é um sonho para muitos brasileiros, mas a realidade mostra que essa experiência...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 3.076 milhas + taxas
A edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábado já está no ar! Nossa equipe trouxe 12 dicas de emissões nacionais a partir de 3.076 milhas + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e aproveite. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para...
Miles To Memories
Potentially Profitable Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal Returns (Plus Bonus Points)
The Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal is back again this week. Rack up some bonus points, and maybe even some potential profit!
View from the Wing
Double Partial Amputee Challenged By United Airlines Over Preboarding. Fake Wheelchair Requests Make Gate Agents Skeptical
A double partial amputee was allegedly challenged by United Airlines over his disability preboarding request, though he ultimately boarded early after pushing back. Fake wheelchair and preboarding requests can make gate agents skeptical, hurting passengers who genuinely need extra time and assistance.

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Earn Up to 300,000 IHG One Rewards Points By Unlocking Your Dream Honeymoon
You can earn up to a maximum of 300,000 IHG One Rewards points by unlocking your dream honeymoon when you book contracts for qualifying weddings and events related to weddings through Thursday, December 31, 2026 at participating IHG Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels & Resorts in the United States, Canada, and...
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American Express Keeps Betting on Dining With $700 Million TheFork Acquisition
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork, its European restaurant reservation and management platform, to…
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TSA is developing a body scanner that could screen travelers without an officer present
What if the person operating your airport body scanner wasn’t a person at all? That’s the direction the Transportation Security Administration is heading. The agency is developing an automated passenger screening system that would use artificial intelligence and machine vision to guide travelers through Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners without...
The Bulkhead Seat
Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through June 21st
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy®. The collaboration…
Live from a Lounge
Noida International Airport opens for commercial operations; IndiGo launches first flights
Today was day one for the Noida International Airport. Another new airport comes to life, adding to India's aviation infrastructure.
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Chase Sapphire Changes, Resy Benefit Nerfed, Points Transfer Devaluation & more…
Chase Sapphire Changes, Hyatt transfer ratio devalued, new welcome bonuses and more as we recap top stories from the week gone by.
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Disabled Model Says British Airways Refused to Let Her Fly Home From New York Because Cabin Crew Couldn’t Help Her Get to the Bathroom
A disability rights campaigner and model has vowed to sue British Airways for disability discrimination after airline staff at New York JFK refused to let her board one of the airline’s flights to London Heathrow because cabin crew wouldn’t be able to help her use the airplane’s bathroom during the...
Traveling For Miles
This month’s Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes deals are now live (expect spontaneous disappointment!)
It's the middle of the month and that means that another set of KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes deals has been published by Singapore Airlines in which its offering the usual discount of 30% on select award bookings made by the end of the month. Unfortunately, this month the selection is almost...
View from the Wing
Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000 Point Bonus Is Live, So Are Changes To Hyatt Transfers
Chase Sapphire Preferred’s refreshed benefits are now live with a 100,000-point initial bonus, new 3x categories, a $100 Chase Travel hotel credit, and added trusted-traveler credit. The big downside is that Hyatt transfers fall from 1:1 to 4:3 for new Preferred cardmembers.
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Beond Airlines Hasn’t Paid Staff In Months, Asks Them To Work Anyway
Unfortunately I can’t say I’m surprised by this situation, but it’s still pretty bad, and one can’t help but wonder how numbered the carrier’s days are…
One Mile at a Time
Buy Finnair Plus Avios For 40% Off (1.3 Cents Each): Worth It?
Strategically buying points for premium travel can be a great value. Finnair Plus has just launched its newest promotion on purchased Avios, offering up to 40% off. This is one of the more lucrative promotions that we’ve seen from the program, and there’s even a trick to getting the lowest...
Live and Let’s Fly
Newark Airport Is Beating Rivals In On-Time Performance. Did The FAA Do United Airlines A Favor?
Newark Liberty International Airport has long been a difficult airport to love, which leads me to revisit a question I asked last year: was the federal government’s forced capacity discipline actually a blessing for United Airlines and its passengers? One year later, I’d say the answer is a definite yes....
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Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Q3 2026: Eligible Categories & How To Register
The Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card(review) is a useful no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points, thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With a new quarter being around the corner, Chase has just opened registration for its Q3 2026 bonus categories,...
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All-Business Class Airline Beond Is Two Months Behind Paying Staff, Asks Crew To Keep Flying Anyway
All-business class airline Beond is two months behind paying staff, according to an internal memo, while asking crew to keep flying charters so it can secure funding and cover back pay. The airline has paused scheduled Maldives service for the summer and says Middle East conditions have made cash management...
Miles For Family
Back from Thailand and Singapore! 7 Biggest Takeaways
Hello readers! I’m back from my trip to Singapore and Thailand. Due to a flight delay, I got back a day later than planned and had to head right back to work immediately. So, my sleep schedule and jet lag has taken a bit longer to work itself out. However,...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus: Worth It?
We’ve just seen a new transfer bonus introduced when moving Amex Membership Rewards points, and it could represent a good deal.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus: Worth It?
We’ve just seen a new transfer bonus introduced when moving Amex Membership Rewards points, and it could represent a good deal.
Eye of the Flyer
Could You Actually Retire on a Cruise Ship? The Pros, the Cons, and the Real Numbers
You’ve probably seen the headlines and rolled your eyes. Some retired guy has lived on Royal Caribbean for over 1,000 voyages. Someone else moved aboard a cruise ship instead of into a retirement community and says it’s the best decision they ever made. It sounds amazing and crazy, right? No...
View from the Wing
Why Smugglers Keep Hiding Dubai Gold In Aircraft Lavatories [Roundup]
Smugglers keep hiding Dubai gold in aircraft lavatories because India’s high import taxes create a lucrative arbitrage, especially on routes from the Gulf. Also: a United speakerphone meltdown, fish slime on a checked bag, forced gate-checking despite empty bins, a Citi-to-Accor transfer bonus, and a Wizz Air pop song.
Traveling For Miles
United MileagePlus miles pooling just got a lot more useful
The United MileagePlus program has had a miles pooling feature since early 2024, but it has always had a restriction that limited how useful it actually was. In unexpectedly good news, that restriction has now been lifted, and the feature is significantly better for it.
Live and Let’s Fly
Travel Vlogger’s Meta AI Glasses Spark Airport Showdown Over Privacy In “Third World” Spain
A travel vlogger claims Volotea staff abandoned their desk after she refused to stop recording them with Meta AI glasses, but the bigger lesson here is a reminder that privacy laws in Europe are very different than in the United States. Travel Vlogger Records Volotea Staff With Meta AI Glasses,...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Amman Airport (AMM)
Duringmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I had an extended layover at Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), between two Royal Jordanian flights.
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New Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes List: Save 30% On These Awards
Singapore Airlines offers its monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can receive a 30% discount on award tickets in select markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines.
Frequent Miler
Should you close your credit card after the first year? A checklist of things to consider
As you get further into the points and miles game, there’s a good chance that at some point you’ll end up applying for credit cards that you’re interested in more for their welcome offers than for their benefits. Those welcome offers can make the cards worthwhile for the first year,...