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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Koru program replaces Airpoints
Air New Zealand has officially launched its refreshed loyalty programme, Koru, replacing the long-running Airpoints brand and shifting more than five million members into a new tier structure from 22 April 2026. Existing Airpoints and Status Points carry across, so members are not starting again from scratch. The less thrilling...
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Final Call: Hyatt Just Blew Up The World Of Hyatt Award Chart
UPDATE: It’s your last chance to book under old rates. New pricing goes into effect tomorrow morning, 20 May, at 9am CT. My original story from February 25, 2026 is below.  Today Hyatt announced a significant update to its World of Hyatt loyalty program that will affect how members redeem...
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Why Planes Don’t Fly Over The Pacific Ocean
If you’ve ever watched your flight map while traveling between the U.S. and Asia, you may have noticed something odd. The plane almost never seems to fly where you’d expect…
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The Strange 200-Year-Old Reason This Flight Exists
Flights to or from larger U.S. airports typically occur several times per day. Even if the airport is small, you’ll usually still see flights, even from ultra-low-cost carriers, happen at…
View from the Wing
After United Canceled Her Flight, An Agent Said “Nothing” Could Be Done — But She Heard The Trash Talk In The Background
United’s “Agent on Demand” is supposed to replace the airport customer service desk when travel goes sideways. But after a canceled flight in Atlanta, one passenger says the remote agent offered “nothing,” sent her to the 800 number, and could be heard talking about her while the call was still...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Made Passengers Endure a 13 Hour Flight With No Entertainment, No Wi-Fi, And No In-Seat Power
United Airlines is making passengers on a 13-hour flight from Tokyo to Washington Dulles endure a flight experience from around four decades ago: No seatback screens, no in-flight Wi-Fi, and no in-seat chargers. It’s not like this is some sort of retro-inspired experience that passengers signed up for. Rather, the...
One Mile at a Time
Awful: United Airlines Captain Fired For Reporting Charter Flight Safety Issue?
A United Airlines captain was using the bathroom on a charter flight, and while she was in there, someone entered the cockpit and sat in her seat. When she proactively reported this safety issue to the company, she was reportedly fired. Say what now?!
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The Airport Lounges You Can Access With The Amex Platinum Card
The American Express Platinum Card has become a mainstream lifestyle card, packed with statement credits and non-travel benefits. But for many travelers, one of the card’s biggest selling points is…
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Emirates Asked To Set Up Base In Israel, Fly To New York & Bangkok!
While it seems like there are a lot of hurdles to overcome, it’s interesting to see the government even proposing this…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Faces Lawsuit For Throwing Off Two Bichon Frise Service Dogs Because the Flight Attendant Didn’t Like Them
American Airlines is facing a lawsuit for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act after a flight attendant allegedly threatened a disabled passenger and had her removed from a plane in January because he didn’t like her two Bichon Frise service dogs. Melanie Mellon, 73, from Fort Myers, Florida, says the...
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Review: World’s Longest Flight Singapore Airlines Business Class A350-900ULR (SIN to EWR)
Background and Booking If you’ve been following my journey, you may have read my posts on Singapore Airlines’…
View from the Wing
You Can’t Play In United MileagePlus Without A Credit Card Anymore, Fortunately They’re Offering Up to 110,000 Miles Right Now
United’s big MileagePlus changes are now live, and the program is plainly moving more of its value behind a co-brand card: faster mileage-earning, cheaper United award prices, and better access to saver inventory for cardholders, while non-cardmembers earn less. United and Chase are raising the upfront incentives just as the...
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Delta Passenger Finds No One At Help Desk—So He Takes Matters Into His Own Hands: ‘Is Delta Self-Checkout Now?’
“The airline industry is collapsing in front of our eyes.”
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Woman Flies Scandinavian Airlines. Then She Looks Out Her Window And Sees How High The Pilot Is Flying: ‘Curvature Of The Earth’
"Quite frightening to be honest."
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Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 19 de maio de 2026
Bem-vindo a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Abaixo, confira todas as ofertas disponíveis no mundo dos pontos e milhas que nossa equipe encontrou nesta terça-feira. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 15 pontos por real gasto no Pontofrio. Também tivemos a Smiles oferecendo até 100 mil milhas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mais segurança para o seu próximo destino! Seguro viagem da Assist Card com até 60% OFF
Viajar é bom, mas viajar protegido e ainda por cima economizando é melhor ainda. É exatamente isso que a parceria entre o Pontos pra Voar e a Assist Card oferece: aproveite até 60% de desconto no seguro viagem, com a possibilidade de acumular pontos Livelo e aproveitar benefícios exclusivos, como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV: passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 276 na LATAM
As oportunidades para viajar pelo Brasil continuam aparecendo ao longo do dia! No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, destacamos diversos trechos nacionais na LATAM Airlines com tarifas a partir de R$ 276. Confira agora as opções disponíveis! Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Solicite seu cartão GOL Smiles e ganhe até 100.000 milhas bônus!
Como parte de sua recém-lançada campanha “tudo para viajar”, a Smiles lançou uma nova oferta para os cartões de crédito GOL Smiles, com bônus total que pode chegar a 100.000 milhas para quem solicitar o produto até o dia 31 de maio. A campanha é válida para as versões Visa...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Estive em João Pessoa! Venha minhas recomendações de praias!
Esse é mais um daqueles textos autorais, desta vez sobre praias em João Pessoa, ou seja, o que é bom ou ruim passa especificamente pelo meu crivo de experiência, tornando tudo totalmente subjetivo. A ideia é compartilhar minha visão e também sugerir os locais citados aqui como opções de destino...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Terça-feira recheada de cupons
Confira as listas de cupons desta terça-feira que a equipe de promoções do PPV montou para você aproveitar descontos especiais na Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu! Veja as principais ofertas disponíveis e economize nas suas compras enquanto os cupons seguem ativos. Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Flying Run Sunset – A corrida que vai movimentar o Aeroporto de Brasília abre inscrições!
A Flying Run Sunset está com inscrições abertas e promete transformar o Aeroporto de Brasília em um cenário diferente do habitual. O evento permitirá que participantes corram diretamente em uma pista de pousos e decolagens, em percursos de 7 km e 14 km, com o pôr do sol como pano...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Aproveite a Mega oferta ALL Accor e reserve hotéis com até 40% OFF
Aproveite as últimas horas da Mega Oferta do ALL Accor! Nesta promoção, é possível reservar hotéis selecionados com até 40% de desconto. Além disso, você pode acumular até 3 vezes mais pontos reward. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos: até 30% OFF + 10% OFF do...
Brazil
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The Residence estará disponível em dois voos diários para Paris nos A380 da Etihad
A Etihad vai ampliar a presença do Airbus A380 em Paris e passará a oferecer duas frequências diárias com a icônica The Residence na rota entre Abu Dhabi e a capital francesa. Com isso, Paris se tornará um dos poucos destinos do mundo a receber dois voos diários do superjumbo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis Novotel pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 174
Aproveite a Mega Oferta ALL Accor para reservar hotéis da rede Novotel espalhados pelo Brasil com desconto e diárias a partir de R$ 174. Você também pode acumular até 3x mais pontos Reward. Confira os detalhes e garanta sua reserva. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos: até 30% OFF + 10%...
Brazil
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Azul prepara estreia do Cessna SkyCourier para operar na Amazônia
A Azul Linhas Aéreas prepara estreia do Cessna C408 SkyCourier para operar na Amazônia. Conhecido como “Caravan bimotor”, o modelo, que é operado pela subsidiária Azul Conecta, será usado principalmente para atender trabalhadores e bases de empresas de petróleo e energia instaladas em áreas isoladas da Amazônia. O novo avião...
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Wolt+ jetzt kostenlos mit der Miles & More Kreditkarte erhalten
Wolt und die Deutsche Bank starten eine Kooperation, und das bringt gute Neuigkeiten für Miles & More Kreditkarteninhaber.…
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para o Chile a partir de 20.698 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Partiu conhecer Santiago do Chile? Às vezes, tudo o que precisamos é de uma nova perspectiva para olhar e apreciar a vida. E Santiago pode ser exatamente isso. No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, confira trechos para Santiago do Chile a partir de 20.698 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil coloca três aeroportos entre os mais movimentados da América Latina
O Brasil colocou três aeroportos entre os mais movimentados da América Latina em 2025. Guarulhos liderou o ranking regional, enquanto Congonhas e Galeão também apareceram entre os 10 maiores terminais do continente, em meio ao avanço da movimentação aérea e dos investimentos no setor aeroportuário. Guarulhos, Congonhas e Galeão colocaram...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas
No Alerta PPV desta terça-feira, nossa equipe encontrou diversas opções de emissões nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite para garantir seu próximo destino! Passagens com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos a partir de 2.600 pontos....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
BTG Pactual libera compra de pontos direto no aplicativo e amplia benefícios
O BTG Pactual lançou uma nova função no app que permite comprar pontos do programa de fidelidade direto pelo celular. Agora, clientes com cartão do banco podem comprar até 500 mil pontos por mês. Cada 1.000 pontos custa R$ 45. Esses pontos podem ser guardados ou enviados para programas parceiros,...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência do Uau Caixa
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Uau Caixa. Nesta oferta, os clientes podem receber até 110% de bônus ao transferir pontos para o programa da Azul. Vamos para os detalhes! Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Uau Caixa Para esta campanha, a bonificação está...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Iberia lança podcast que ajuda a enfrentar o medo de voar
Todo mundo tem ou já teve aquele medo de pegar avião ou conhece alguém que passa por isso. Pensando nisso, a Iberia lançou um podcast, chamado “El Cubo de Otto”, para ajudar passageiros a enfrentar o medo de voar. A empresa criou uma série em áudio que mistura explicações de...
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American Express Platinum Vorteil bei Condor verbessert und verlängert
Verlängerung für Kooperation von Condor und American Express Platinum … Die Kooperation von American Express mit Condor läuft…
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Explore a África com passagens a partir de 67.600 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é explorar destinos incríveis na África gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz excelentes oportunidades. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões para destinos como Cape Town, Joanesburgo e Tanzânia, com passagens a partir de 67.600 milhas + taxas. Confira a lista que preparamos e aproveite...
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Vietnam Airlines ICN-SGN B787-10 Business Class Review
지난 4월 여행의 일정은 아래와 같았는데요.  ATL-LAX-ICN-SGN-NRT-ORD-ATL 이렇게 타고 다녀온 일정에서 중간에 인천에서 사이공으로 가는 베트남 항공 비지니스석을 탔는데 아주 맘에 들었습니다.  그간 비행탑승 약 2,500여번중에 베트남 항공은 처음 타보는 기회가 되었는데, 오늘은 그 비행의 발권내용부터 탑승리뷰를 같이 보시겠습니다. 
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Clientes da Qatar poderão acumular e resgatar Avios em mais uma companhia aérea
Clientes da Qatar Airways poderão usar e acumular Avios em mais uma companhia aérea asiática a partir de junho. A novidade amplia as possibilidades de emissão e adiciona dezenas de novos destinos ao ecossistema Avios. A Qatar Airways e a Philippine Airlines anunciaram uma ampliação na parceria entre as empresas,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 15 pontos por real no Pontofrio
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha para quem deseja acelerar o acúmulo de pontos nas compras online. Em parceria com o Pontofrio, os clientes podem ganhar até 15 pontos por real gasto em produtos selecionados. A promoção é válida até 22 de maio. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes! Azul...
Brazil
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Air France amplia voos no Nordeste
A Air France aumentará seus voos no Nordeste, tornando Fortaleza a sua principal porta de entrada na região. A companhia passará a ter cinco operações semanais na cidade a partir de julho de 2026 e prevê frequência diária na alta temporada, entre dezembro de 2026 e janeiro de 2027. Fortaleza...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out (Higher Welcome Offer)
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
These 3 Airports Successfully Changed Their Names.
These 3 airports in the United States successfully changed their names over the past couple of years — even though the odds were against that happening at times due to some impediments and opposition. The three airports that successfully changed their names are...

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Frequent Miler
Leading Hotels of the World points sale: Get up to 100% bonus (6 cents per point)
Leading Hotels of the World is running another points sale, this time giving a bonus of up to 100%. That drops the price to as low as 6 cents per point which might sound expensive, but you can get better value than that when redeeming the points. The Deal Leading...
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10x with PAZE with Chase Sapphire and Chase Freedom cardholders
If you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve®,  Chase Freedom Flex®, or a Chase Freedom Unlimited® then you need to know about Paze. It’s a new online checkout that makes paying easier, but it’s also a way to earn 10x points on those cards listed above when you...
Frequent Miler
Podcasting on the road: trials and tribulations | Coffee Break Ep106 | 5-18-26
Blogging on the road is pretty easy, but podcasting from the road is a different story. In this episode, we’ll talk about how. Podcasting on the road: trials and tribulations Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
Your Mileage May Vary
Tourist Banned From Thailand For Life After Airport E-Gate Meltdown
Airport technology can be frustrating. But most travelers don’t respond by kicking apart passport control equipment and getting themselves banned from an entire country. A Chinese tourist has reportedly been…
Frequent Miler
Earn 3X on Bilt rent payments with the Air France/KLM credit card
Almost two years ago to the day, Bilt added Alaska Airlines as a transfer partner and with it came a unique (at the time) feature. In exchange for paying a 3% fee, you could pay your rent through Bilt and earn 3X on your Alaska card. That became even more...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Gets Pricier, Hilton Certs Get Better Plus A 10-Mile NYC Bar Crawl
Book Hyatt now, Hilton's all-inclusive free night cert list grows, same flight 3 prices plus an epic NYC pub crawl.
View from the Wing
Passengers Got Off The Plane Still Fighting — Then The Brawl Spilled Into A Philadelphia Airport Gate
Passengers reportedly got off a flight in Philadelphia still fighting, and the argument did not end at the jet bridge. New video near gate E8 shows the brawl spilling into the terminal, with one woman on the ground, another lunging over her, and bystanders rushing in after the fight dragged...
The Alviator
Review: Air New Zealand 787 Premium Economy (AKL-HKG)
Air New Zealand's premium economy is renowned for being top-of-the-line. How does it compare to other great premium economy products?
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Marriott points with a 40% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Marriott promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Is Hard to Get, But Totally Worth It
The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card has always been one of those cards that sounds a little too good to be true. It’s a premium travel card with a reasonable annual fee,…
Frequent Miler
Buy Hyatt Points For 2.17 Cents Each
World of Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus when buying their points through July 27, 2026. That means you can buy Hyatt points for 2.17 cents each. The Deal Get a 20% bonus when buying 7,000+ World of Hyatt points (i.e. 2.17 cents per point) Direct link to offer Key...
View from the Wing
Southwest Is Matching Other Airline Elites To Top Status — And You Can Do It Year After Year
Southwest used to give everyone free bags and open seating. Now those perks increasingly belong to elites — and Southwest is letting rival airline elites match into top status, then potentially do it again year after year.
Miles To Memories
Apple Launches AirPods Pro 3 Bonus for New Apple Card Users
Apple has officially launched the Apple Card promotion that was rumored last week, but the final version is not nearly as good as many expected.
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...
Your Mileage May Vary
Another Day, Another Banned Item on Southwest Airlines
It wasn’t all that long ago that you could bring your pillow onto a Southwest Airlines flight and no one would bat an eyelid; now it counts as a carry-on.…
Miles To Memories
JetBlue and United Launch Reciprocal Elite Perks
JetBlue and United have announced another major update to their “Blue Sky” partnership, with reciprocal loyalty benefits now live for eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members.
Miles For Family
Today is the last day to book Hyatt Awards before Changes
As I mentioned in a previous post, today is the last day to book Hyatt awards before changes go into effect tomorrow, May 20, 2026. Currently, each Hyatt award category has Off-Peak, Standard and Peak levels. The changes that start on May 20 will include 5 levels: Lowest Low Moderate...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: AA882 Chicago O’Hare to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (Exit Row) – Still for the Friends
AA882 Chicago O’Hare to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (Exit Row) Still for the Friends Time for something I haven’t done for a while – a US Domestic Segment down the back of an American Airlines flight. How are things doing for those of us in steerage on this hour-and-a-bit run to Atlanta? ...
Points Miles and Bling
Until May 22, Buy Finnair Avios for 1.45 CPP (Few Days Only)
Finnair Plus has just launched a points purchase sale with up to a 50% bonus of your miles purchase. This…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa Extend Middle East Flight Operations… This When Flights Should Now Resume
Air France, British Airways, and the Lufthansa Group have extended their respective flight suspensions to a slew of destinations across the Middle East, with Lufthansa now not expected to return to Dubai until September 13 at the earliest. The updates came just a day after a kamikaze drone launched from...
Frequent Miler
Now earn Bilt points with Rakuten shopping portal (Remember to switch back if no Bilt status)
A partnership between Bilt and shopping portal Rakuten has officially launched today, whereby Bilt members can link their Bilt account to their Rakuten account and choose to earn rewards with Bilt. This is huge news for those whose primary shopping portal is Rakuten, though Bilt members without Bilt elite status...
View from the Wing
Popular Instagram Account Posing As American Airlines Flight Attendant Exposed As AI Fake [Roundup]
A popular Instagram account posing as an American Airlines flight attendant appears to be AI-generated. Plus: a Delta pilot saves the day, Chicago travelers admit Midway has advantages over O’Hare, JSX ramp workers face a union push, and a couple allegedly tried hiding live monkeys in their underwear at an...
Miles To Memories
Amex Marriott Business Card Bonus: Earn 150K Points and $125 Credit
American Express has launched a new welcome offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card that can earn eligible applicants 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy points plus a $125 statement credit.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class Boeing 777 (DOH-BKK)
For the second flight of my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I flew Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER Qsuites business class on the 6hr35min flight from Doha (DOH) to Bangkok (BKK). This flight came after arriving in Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-1000 Qsuites business class from Miami (MIA).