Miles To Memories
BTS Sells Out Vegas, F1 Locks In LONG TERM, Goodbye Casino & Park MGM Stands Alone!
BTS Vegas success, the rollback of anti-smoking, Raiders restaurant review, F1 through 2037 and Casino going away!
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United Airlines Will Send Maintenance Videos To Passengers — And AI Will Explain Every Flight Delay
Delta is using AI to price tickets. United wants to use it to better explain what is actually happening when your flight goes sideways. If Kirby delivers on maintenance videos and improved plain-English delay updates for every flight, that is the rare airline AI project passengers may actually like.
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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.
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.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Real Reason Hotels Have Free Ice Machines
Hotel ice machines are one of those things most travelers completely take for granted. But there’s actually a surprisingly specific reason they became a standard feature in American hotels. Regardless…
View from the Wing
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.
The Bulkhead Seat
United Newark to Athens Flight Cancelled After Reported Six-Hour Tarmac Delay
Passengers  on board United Airlines flight UA 124 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)…
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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…
Live and Let’s Fly
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 $70 For Taking Buffet Food To Their Cabin
For decades, cruisers have casually grabbed cookies, pizza, coffee or dessert from the buffet and taken it back to their cabin, the pool deck or their balcony. One cruise line…
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The Hotel Brand That Fits How We Actually Travel
Every year, I do a recap of where we actually stayed — not which hotel program we think we like best, not which one has the most valuable elite benefits,…
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Your Eligible Visa Card Comes With Free International Data (Here’s How to Claim It)
You might already have free international data on your eligible Visa card. Most travelers never claim it, until they see how much they’re missing.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 27 de maio de 2026
Precisando fazer umas comprinhas ou transferir seus pontos? Confira na edição do Radar PPV desta quarta-feira todas as ofertas disponíveis no mundo dos pontos e milhas. Radar PPV A Esfera está com diversas ofertas, em que oferece até 18 pontos por real gasto em compras online. A Livelo, por sua...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oportunidades todos os dias! Entre no Grupo de Emissões do PPV e receba +400 alertas mensais
O jeito mais simples de economizar em viagens está aqui! No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, receba as melhores emissões direto no seu celular. Tenha acesso a +400 alertas mensais, pagando o equivalente a R$ 27,77/mês, e torne tudo mais prático no dia a dia. Vamos aos detalhes. Monitores disponíveis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV: Seu próximo destino pode custar a partir de R$ 152 na LATAM
Mais uma ótima oportunidade para explorar novos destinos pelo Brasil! O alerta de passagens PPV reúne tarifas nacionais a partir de R$ 152 na LATAM, com diferentes rotas para quem deseja viajar economizando. Confira agora as opções disponíveis e aproveite. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite a quarta-feira com cupons na Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu
As oportunidades de economia continuam nas principais lojas do Brasil! A nossa equipe de promoções do PPV reuniu cupons com descontos especiais na Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu para quem deseja pagar menos em suas compras. Confira a seleção completa e aproveite os cupons disponíveis! Amazon Confira os cupons ativos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Jequitimar com crianças: dá para relaxar mesmo assim?
Será que é possível descansar a aproveitar o Hotel Jequitimar Guarujá Resort & Spa by Accor viajando com crianças? Neste artigo comentamos o que o hotel oferece para quem viaja em família, especialmente com os pequenos. Viajar com crianças costuma exigir um equilíbrio delicado: os pequenos precisam se divertir, enquanto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: entenda as novas regras dos power banks nos aviões
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Levar power banks no avião já virou quase um hábito. Mas você sabia que é preciso ter alguns cuidados com esse aparelho durante o voo? No vídeo de hoje, nosso editor Welerson Silva comenta algumas orientações da ANAC e de algumas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Abra sua conta na Revolut e ganhe 3.000 pontos bônus!
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção da Revolut em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar, para garantir 3.000 pontos bônus logo de início. Para garantir os 3.000 RevPoints, basta atingir apenas R$ 150 em gastos no cartão Revolut ao longo de 60 dias. O gasto exigido é consideravelmente baixo,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Guarulhos para Madri com avios do Club Iberia Plus
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos começar a falar sobre uma sequência de emissões que realizei, sendo neste post para uma viagem de Guarulhos para Madri, para dois passageiros (casal), em classe executiva, voando com a Iberia e utilizando avios do programa Club Iberia...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hospede-se em hotéis ibis pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 127
A oferta estendeu! Aproveite a Mega Oferta do All Accor para ter até 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. Neste artigo, você confere opções de hotéis ibis pelo Brasil, com desconto, e diárias a partir de R$ 127. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite para reservar sua estadia. Mega Oferta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Atenção! Azul Fidelidade ficará temporariamente fora do ar
O Azul Fidelidade informou à equipe do Pontos Pra Voar que realizará uma manutenção programada em seus sistemas entre os dias 30 de maio e 2 de junho. O Azul Fidelidade ficará em manutenção entre os dias 30 de maio e 2 de junho. Durante o período, plataformas de integração...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Itália terá paralisação no setor aéreo e voos podem ser cancelados
A Itália terá uma greve geral no setor aéreo nesta sexta-feira (29), com previsão de cancelamentos e atrasos de voos em diversos aeroportos do país. Uma nova greve geral na Itália deverá afetar o transporte aéreo nesta sexta-feira, 29 de maio. A paralisação terá duração de 24 horas e contará...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Explore Miami a partir de 43.000 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é viajar para os Miami gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz excelentes oportunidades. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões a partir de 43.000 milhas + taxas, com saídas de várias cidades do Brasil. Confira a lista que preparamos e aproveite para planejar sua próxima...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera oferece até 18 pontos por real em compras online
Se você está pensando em fazer compras e ainda acelerar o saldo de pontos, vale ficar de olho nas novas ofertas da Esfera. A plataforma lançou uma nova rodada de promoções em parceiros selecionados, permitindo acumular até 18 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Confira abaixo os principais destaques e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM adiciona novos destinos na África com expansão de codeshare com a Airlink
Com a expansão da parceria com a Airlink, passageiros da LATAM Airlines Brasil passarão a ter acesso facilitado a novos destinos regionais na África. A LATAM Airlines Brasil ampliou seu acordo de codeshare com a Airlink, fortalecendo sua presença no continente africano e aumentando as possibilidades de conexão para passageiros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 3.040 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Se bateu a vontade de viajar por destinos nacionais, este pode ser o momento certo! No artigo de hoje, reunimos trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 3.040 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Veja as opções disponíveis e escolha sua próxima aventura. Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Royal Air Maroc confirma volta dos voos para o Rio de Janeiro
A Royal Air Maroc confirmou que voltará a voar para o Rio de Janeiro em 2027. A companhia também ampliará sua operação em São Paulo com um quinto voo semanal para Casablanca. A Royal Air Maroc confirmou oficialmente que voltará a operar voos entre Casablanca e Rio de Janeiro a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 65.000 pontos no upgrade para o Clube Plus
A Livelo lançou uma nova campanha para quem deseja fazer upgrade para o Clube Plus. Nesta oferta, os clientes podem garantir até 65.000 pontos ao longo de 12 meses, conforme as regras da promoção. A campanha é válida somente até hoje, 27 de maio. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da...
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Miles and More führt Business Light Tarife und hohe Umbuchungs- bzw. Stornogebühren auf Langstrecke ein
Miles and More macht Einlösungen unattraktiver … Angesichts der Business Light Tarife mit den neuerdings hohen Umbuchungs- und…
Brazil
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Mercado Livre libera novos cupons com até R$ 100 de desconto!
O Mercado Livre liberou novos cupons para quem quer economizar! Desta vez, os clientes podem aproveitar até 15% de desconto em produtos selecionados, com um desconto de até R$ 100 no valor final da compra. Confira os detalhes da oferta e aproveite enquanto os cupons estiverem disponíveis! Cupons Mercado Livre...
Brazil
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Piorou! Smiles mais que dobra valor do Viaje Fácil
A Smiles aumentou a taxa do Viaje Fácil. O valor, que antes era de R$ 120, agora aparece em R$ 249,90 nas emissões. Péssima notícia para clientes do Smiles! O programa de fidelidade aumentou de forma expressiva o valor cobrado pelo Viaje Fácil, ferramenta que permite emitir passagens utilizando milhas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul aposta em novo destino turístico em Minas Gerais
A partir de agosto, a Azul iniciará os voos entre Belo Horizonte e Diamantina, operados pela Azul Conecta com aeronaves Cessna Grand Caravan. A Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras anunciou o início das vendas para sua nova rota regional ligando o Aeroporto Internacional de Confins, em Belo Horizonte, à histórica cidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 10 trechos nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade
No Alerta PPV desta quarta-feira, nossa equipe selecionou 10 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
Aeroporto de Congonhas ganha operação especial com 260 voos extras
Aeroporto de Congonhas terá 260 voos extras na alta temporada de férias. A operação especial da Azul ocorrerá entre 26 de junho e 2 de agosto, com oferta de 35,3 mil assentos. Parte das rotas corporativas será direcionada para destinos turísticos, principalmente no Nordeste. Novas rotas e ampliação de destinos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até R$ 7 OFF abastecendo com Shell Box
O cupom SVPDAY está de volta ao Shell Box, trazendo mais uma oportunidade para economizar no abastecimento. Nesta campanha, os clientes garantem R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, limitado a até R$ 7 OFF, ao abastecer com combustíveis da linha Shell V-Power. Como funciona o desconto no Shell Box Ao...
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Southwest Is Finally Warning Passengers About “Window” Seats With No Window
When Southwest moved to assigned seating, one problem was almost guaranteed to show up sooner or later: what happens when a passenger pays extra for a “window” seat…and there isn’t…
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for June: 25%-125% transfer bonus to TAP Air Portugal
Bilt Rewards has announced details of the next Rent Day, with this one happening on June 1. It offers a transfer bonus of 25%-125%, but it’ll likely be of limited appeal seeing as it’s to TAP Air Portugal. The Deal Transfer Bilt Rewards points to TAP Air Portugal on June...

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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...
View from the Wing
United CEO Rules Out Buying American Airlines And JetBlue — But A JetBlue Bankruptcy Would Change The Math
Scott Kirby says United is not buying American Airlines or JetBlue — and calls a JetBlue deal “mathematically not doable.” But a bankruptcy scenario, recently floated by JetBlue's founder, would change the math.
Economondo
Review: Jin Air Boeing 737-800 – Seoul Gimpo to Jeju
This is review details my experience on a Jin Air Boeing 737-800 in June 2024. You can read my much more detailed full trip report of this flight by clicking here. About the Airline Expectations Pre-Flight Experience Once upon a distant time, booking a Korean domestic flight with an overseas...
Points With a Crew
No, Sorry – You Can’t Get A “Free Priority Pass Membership”
Despite what certain other blog authors might say, you can't have a "free" Priority Pass membership. Maybe travel isn't "free" but this isn't even close
Your Mileage May Vary
Can You Sit In An Exit Row If You Need A Seat Belt Extender?
Exit row seats are already confusing enough for some travelers. You have to be willing to help in an emergency, physically capable of opening the door, able to hear and…
One Mile at a Time
United CEO Scott Kirby Scoffs At Buying JetBlue, Says It’s “Last Thing” He’d Do
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is a very smart, but increasingly strange and unpredictable, leader. He does a great job propelling his airline in the right direction, but I feel like he’s saying more and more things that make you scratch your head, and make you wonder if he is...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Offers: Spend $20 & earn 1K bonus miles at many retailers (eBay, Home Depot, Dollar General, & more, targeted)
Capital One Offers is currently targeting some cardholders with nicely rewarding spending offers for a nominal amount of spend. In many cases, you can spend $20 at a wide range of retailers and earn 1,000 bonus miles. The Deal Spend $20 at select retailers & get 1,000 bonus miles from...
Miles To Memories
American Airlines to Install Starlink on 500+ Narrowbody Aircraft in 2027
American Airlines has announced a sweeping modernization of its narrowbody inflight customer experience with the installation of Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 2,500 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points With Uber
You can earn up to 2,500 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points with Uber — if you have not yet linked your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts — when you complete up to three different ways to earn those points as an extension to the partnership which launched in Spring 2021 between...
Frequent Miler
Citi Custom Cash card is almost certainly being discontinued
Doctor of Credit published a post yesterday about a rumor that the Citi Custom Cash card will be getting discontinued by the end of this week. That sadly looks to be nigh on confirmed as they now have a screenshot of answers for Citi bankers to provide in relation to...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With Up To 80% Bonus (0.72 Cents): Worth It?
Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. While not quite in line with the best offers we’ve seen from the program, it’s still competitive. However, I’d only make a purchase with a specific use in mind, since Wyndham Rewards points have become less valuable over time.
View from the Wing
Saudi Arabia’s $1 Trillion Mirrored City Hits A Wall — The Tourism Bet Behind Riyadh Air Just Got Harder
Saudi Arabia’s mirrored megacity was supposed to help sell the kingdom as the next global tourism powerhouse. But with NEOM’s The Line now pushed beyond 2030 and other resort investments slowing, the travel demand behind Riyadh Air has gotten more challenging, as the country tries to figure out if...
You Are Travel
Norse Atlantic Airways Is Looking for a Buyer: Here’s Who Makes Sense
tl;dr – Who will end up with the Draupnir? ​Norse Atlantic Airways is reportedly up for sale and…
Your Mileage May Vary
We Went To Hamburg For The World’s Largest Miniature Airport. Miniatur Wunderland Was Much More Than That
If you hadn’t heard, we’re back from my wife Sharon’s big round birthday year trip. And in our house, those trips come with one simple rule: the birthday person gets…
Miles To Memories
Citi Merchant Offers, Save $50 on JetBlue Flights
Citi has a new Merchant Offer that can get you a $50 discount on JetBlue purchases. You can find these offers in your Citi app, or your account online.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: It’s Still for the Friends
TRIP REPORT: It’s Still for the Friends. Still for the Friends Let’s see how American Airlines does in Transatlantic Economy Class and in the Main Cabin Extra subclass. Are things down the back improving… or degrading?  Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England.  But...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Irate Passenger Shuts Down Manchester Airport in Bridge Protest After Airline Refused to Let Him Fly When He Urinated Himself
An irate passenger has been arrested and taken into custody after he shut down Manchester International Airport in the north of England when he started a bridge protest, causing traffic in and out of Terminal 2 to come to a halt as police rushed to close down roads as they...
Points Miles and Bling
The All-New Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard
The Tangerine family of credit cards is expanding with the launch of the new Tangerine® Rewards World Elite®* Mastercard®*, a premium option that…
Frequent Miler
Discover It welcome offer doubled to $200, but not via referrals
For as long as I can remember, the welcome bonus on the Discover It card has been $100 after your first purchase, with the cashback you earn in the first year being doubled. That’s recently changed. You can now earn a $200 bonus, although there is a higher minimum spend...
Miles To Memories
Last Chance to Apply or Product Change! Citi Custom Cash Card Going Away
The Citi Custom Cash Card will be discontinued. Internal documents that were shared on reddit show that the card will no longer be available through new customer acquisition channels starting May 29, 2026.
You Are Travel
Kennedy 89, The Unbound Collection Hyatt Review: A Comfortable, Convenient Frankfurt Crash Pad Still Bookable with a 1-4 Award
tl;dr – A serviceable hotel that I’m sure will get better with time. Bonus points for strong elite…
One Mile at a Time
Ritz-Carlton Manager “Not Authorized” To Offer Service Failure Compensation
An OMAAT reader shared a frustrating Ritz-Carlton experience with me, and unfortunately my take on this is likely pretty cynical…
Points With a Crew
Buy United miles with up to a 100% bonus
For a limited time, you can get up to a 100% bonus miles when buying United miles. But is it worth it? Actually I only recommend buying miles in 3 instances: if you ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SWISS A220-300 Economy Class London – Zurich
While my SWISS Airbus A220-300 flight from London to Zurich was pleasant in one distinct way, the reality is you’re paying a huge premium to fly SWISS out of Heathrow versus a budget carrier from another London airport and won’t get a lot out of it, at least onboard. SWISS...