Wild About Travel
Marvellous 12 days in Japan
It is a bit of a grim world right now, so I thought I would share a positive, beautiful, and delicious 1000-mile journey through one of my favourite countries in Sakura (Cherry blossom). Despite it being insanely busy, I enjoyed the landscapes, food, museums, shopping, temples, parks, and, of course,...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Virgin & Lifemiles transfer bonuses, increased Venture Rewards & Virgin card offers, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s another busy week for expiring deals which includes a couple of transfer bonuses from Citi ThankYou to Virgin Atlantic and Avianca Lifemiles. Also ending this...
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
One of the More Bizarre Hotel Rooms In Which I Have Ever Stayed: Tru by Hilton Hanoi Station. Hotel Review.
One of the more bizarre hotel rooms in which I have ever stayed was at the Tru by Hilton Hanoi Station hotel property, which is unlike its counterparts in the United States in many ways. The overall theme of this hotel property is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airports Say Full Introduction Of New European Biometric Entry Rules Went As Badly As They Feared On Friday
Friday marked the first day of the full rollout of Europe’s much-delayed biometric ‘Entry/Exit System’ (EES) system at airports across the bloc, and a major trade organization representing airports throughout Europe said it went as badly as it had feared. Passengers are facing wait times of up to three hours...
Wild About Travel
Gulf Aviation After the Ceasefire: What Travellers Need to Know Now
A two-week ceasefire for Iran was announced on 7th April. On 9th April, several Gulf governments reported a full day without any new missiles or drones. The UAE’s defence ministry said the country was “free of any air threats” that day, after weeks of intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles and...
Miles To Memories
Why I Will No Longer Be Using Apple Pay While Traveling
I share why I Won't Use Apple Pay any more when traveling. That is especially true when traveling abroad. Am I just being paranoid? Maybe
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Terminated 76-Year-Old Technician After He Took Bottle of Water to Drink While Suffering Heart Palpitations
United Airlines has been accused of sacking a long-serving 76-year-old aircraft technician after he took a bottle of water from an airplane because he was suffering heart palpitations and lightheadedness to the point at which he thought he was about to pass out unless he took a sip of water....
View from the Wing
American Airlines Let A Passenger Board, Then Said They Weren’t Checked In — And Kicked Them Off The Plane For A Standby
An American Airlines passenger scanned their boarding pass, answered the exit-row questions, took their seat, and thought they were on their way home to Austin. Then, after the whole plane had boarded, the airline gave that seat to a standby traveler, told the original passenger they were somehow “not checked...
Points With a Crew
TSA Warns About New Important Security Risk That Most People Do Without Knowing
Traveling through airport security can be a stressful time, so don't make it even more stressful by failing to account for this one thing that TSA agents are trained to look for
View from the Wing
Hyatt Hotel Puts Bathroom Soap And Lotion On The Counter Like They’re Free — Then Charges Guests For Using Them
Thomspon San Antonio Riverwalk is staging bathroom soap and lotion where guests expect complimentary amenities, even though using them can trigger extra charges. That's a textbook hotel dark pattern: make something look free, hide the price list, and count on guests not noticing until it's too late and they're stuck.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Planes Rarely Fly Over Tibet
It’s not restricted airspace—so why do airlines avoid it? The answer has more to do with safety than politics. If a location is a no-fly zone (also known as an…
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Signs You’ve Walked Into a Tourist Trap Restaurant
From massive menus to over-eager hosts, here’s how to spot a tourist trap before it ruins your meal. No matter where you travel, you’ve got to eat. And in tourist-heavy…
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‘Marriott Has Stolen $339 From Me’: Bonvoy Member Checks In To Ft. Lauderdale Marriott. Minutes Later, A Manager Knocks On The Door
"On Marriott's website it says..."
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Family Goes Traveling For 1 Year. It’s The Trip Of A Lifetime Until They Get To Egypt. Days Later, They Flee The Country
“I had the same experience in Marrakesh."
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‘The Man Lights A Cigar’: Woman Takes Frontier Airlines Flight From Denver In The Middle Of The Night. Then 3 Strangers Approach Her At The Gate
"You had me at Denver International Airport."
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‘This Thai Jordan Belfort Appears’: Honeymooning Couple Goes To The ‘Oldest Temple In Thailand.’ Then They Check Their Receipt—And Learn Someone Added An Extra 0
“We felt like we were in The White Lotus."
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Germany
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Wirklich sehr nice: Royal Air Maroc 737-Max 8 Casablanca – Frankfurt
Sehr ordentlich mit der Royal Air Maroc Business nach Frankfurt … Casablanca (CMN) – Frankfurt (FRA)737-Max 8 –…
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Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de Guarulhos inaugura área para carros de aplicativo
Uma boa notícia para os passageiros. O Aeroporto de Guarulhos inaugurou uma área exclusiva para carros de aplicativo no Terminal 2. O novo espaço tem cerca de 10 mil metros quadrados e foi criado para facilitar o embarque de quem usa apps de transporte. Hoje, mais da metade dos carros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Google permite que passageiros acompanhem malas perdidas em tempo real
Assim como já é possível com dispositivos iOS, o Google atualizou sua central de dispositivos para enviar a localização das bagagens direto para as companhias aéreas, auxiliando passageiros a encontrar malas perdidas. Entenda como a tecnologia funciona O processo é bem simples. O passageiro usa rastreadores compatíveis com Android. Se...
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Pontos pra Voar
Águas de São Pedro recebe R$ 4,5 milhões em investimentos para turismo
Águas de São Pedro, na região de Campinas, recebeu um investimentos de R$ 4,5 milhões para fomentar o turismo da cidade. Esse valor foi aplicado pelo Governo do Estado de São Paulo em melhorias na região de Águas de São Pedro. Ao todo, foram cinco projetos diferentes. As ações incluem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira os produtos mais vendidos no Mercado Livre essa semana!
Precisando fazer umas comprinhas? Trouxemos uma lista com os produtos mais vendidos em nossos grupos nesta semana no Mercado Livre. Abaixo, veja a lista com os produtos. Mercado Livre Confira os produtos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre: Quer economizar nas suas compras do dia a dia? Entre agora no Grupo...
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Barcelona aumenta taxa de turismo – Novo valor chega a R$ 80 por noite
Desde 1º de abril Barcelona, que figura entre os destinos mais visitados na Europa, aumentou o valor da taxa de turismo, chegando a certa de R$ 80 por noite A ideia da prefeitura é equilibrar o grande número de turistas com a qualidade de vida de quem mora na região....
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Pontos pra Voar
Aprenda com o PPV no YouTube a aproveitar melhor seus pontos e milhas
Entender sobre pontos e milhas não precisa ser complicado. No canal do PPV no YouTube, você aprende como acumular melhor, emitir com estratégia e evitar erros comuns. Além disso, descobre como usar seus pontos para além das viagens, caso queira destiná-los a outras finalidades. Informação clara, prática e gratuita. Confira...
Brazil
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Ganhe até 17 milhas por real gasto no Shopping Smiles
O Shopping do Smiles deu início a uma nova promoção com parceiros selecionados, em que oferece até 17 milhas por real gasto em compras online. A campanha é válida até o dia 14 de abril e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Promoção no Shopping Smiles Polishop O acúmulo turbinado...
Brazil
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Confira o ranking dos melhores bancos do Brasil – Nubank e Inter lideram
A Forbes publicou o ranking dos melhores bancos de 2026, destacando apenas 10 instituições do Brasil entre as 108 existentes no país. Nubank e Inter lideram a lista, seguidos pelo Itaú Unibanco, refletindo o domínio das fintechs e da digitalização bancária. O estudo, realizado com 54 mil pessoas, avaliou critérios...
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Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Trouxemos 12 opções de trechos nacionais para você resgatar gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Veja os detalhes a seguir. Emissões nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para você aproveitar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
JetSmart lança assinatura para voos ilimitados durante 1 ano
Voos ilimitados por um ano agora fazem parte da nova aposta da JetSMART na América do Sul. Com a assinatura All You Can Fly, a companhia passa a oferecer resgates ilimitados em rotas diretas durante 12 meses, com pagamento apenas de taxas e impostos em cada trecho. A JetSMART lançou...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
O bate-papo PPV te espera! Comunidade gratuita sobre viagens, pontos e oportunidades
Viajar fica ainda melhor quando você aprende com outras pessoas. No Bate-papo PPV, você participa de uma comunidade gratuita para trocar dicas de milhas, pontos e estratégias de viagem, além de fazer conexões com quem tem a mesma paixão. Afinal, esse é um dos objetivos do mundo das viagens: compartilhar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hospede-se com estilo e conforto! Hotéis perto da praia com diárias a partir de R$ 207
Chegou o momento de descanso, e você merece as melhores opções! Hoje, separamos uma lista de hotéis perto da praia para você pegar aquele bronzeado, relaxar e recarregar as energias. Confira hospedagens com diárias a partir de R$ 207. Vamos aos detalhes. Hotéis Accor perto da praia pelo Brasil Estes...
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Drei kostenlose Uptrip Sammelkarten (mit QR-Codes)
Drei Uptrip Karten abstauben … Die spielerische Uptrip App von Miles and More feiert Geburtstag. Dazu hat man…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 10 de abril de 2026
Bem-vindos à última edição do Radar PPV da semana. Para agitar um pouco as coisas, a Livelo lançou sua tradicional campanha 10×1, na qual oferece até 10 pontos por real gasto em mais de 50 parceiros. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 20% de desconto no resgate de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Azul Fidelidade e Magalu oferecem até 14 pontos em compras online
Corre que ainda dá tempo! A campanha da Azul Fidelidade em parceria com o Magalu se encerra no final do dia, então não fique para trás! Nesta oferta, é possível acumular até 14 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Confira a seguir os detalhes e veja como aproveitar a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! LATAM tem trechos nacionais a partir de R$ 128
Para fechar a semana, a LATAM está com passagens nacionais disponíveis para emitir, gastando a partir de R$ 128 para diversos destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos: Acesse...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Benefícios de viagem do cartão GOL Smiles Visa Platinum
Ainda não tem o cartão GOL Smiles? Neste artigo, trouxemos os principais benefícios de viagem do cartão GOL Smiles Visa Platinum. Com ele, você pode acumular até 3,5 milhas por dólar gasto e ainda receber 15.000 milhas bônus na aquisição. Benefícios no Acúmulo de Milhas 3,5 milhas Smiles por dólar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Assine o Sam’s Club e ganhe R$ 95 OFF na 1ª compra + ingresso em dobro no Hopi Hari
Aproveite a nova oferta do Sam’s Club! Assinando o clube, você garante R$ 95 de desconto na sua primeira compra em loja física. Além disso, você garante ingresso em dobro no Hopi Hari. Ficou interessado? Confira todos os detalhes a seguir! Sam’s Club O Sam’s Club hoje é o maior clube...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bradesco libera status Diamante na Smiles para clientes Centurion
A nova oferta permite que clientes do Bradesco portadores do The Centurion Card solicitem o status Diamante na Smiles por meio de um status match. Esse é um atalho para o nível mais alto do programa da GOL, sem exigência de voos ou acúmulo prévio. O benefício pode ser utilizado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue Valendo! Assine o Clube 2.000 da Smiles e receba 20.000 milhas na adesão
Ainda dá tempo de fazer parte do Clube. A Smilles decidiu prorrogar mais uma vez a sua campanha no Clube 2.000 por mais três dias. Nesta promoção, é possível receber 20.000 milhas no momento da adesão. A campanha agora será válida até as 10h do dia 13 de abril. Promoção...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Dólar a R$ 4,99! Nomad oferece isenção total da taxa de conversão e cashback
Ficou ainda melhor! A Nomad está oferecendo isenção total na taxa de conversão ao abrir sua conta internacional usando o cupom “ZEROPPV”. Além disso, apenas hoje, dia 10 de abril, oferece cashback para garantir o dólar a R$ 4,99, mas atenção: o cashback é válido apenas para cotação comercial de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos internacionais a partir de 15.705 milhas LATAM Pass
Viaje mais longe, gastando menos milhas e aproveitando mais a vida pelo mundo! No artigo de hoje, vem conferir trechos internacionais a partir de 15.705 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes. Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esvazie o carrinho com os melhores cupons desta sexta-feira!
Hoje é o dia perfeito para você esvaziar o carrinho! Nossa equipe de promoções do Pontos pra Voar fez listas com os cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e da Magalu. Confira abaixo e atente-se aos detalhes de cada cupom. Boas compras! Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre:...
Points With a Crew
Which Marriott credit card is the best? (New Higher Offers – Up to 5 Free Nights)
There are 5 different Marriott credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Marriott card is best
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 348 Reader Edition
Washington Eye Care has something on their official Internet web site that was spotted by the sharp eyes of derek, who has been a reader of The Gate With Brian Cohen for a long time. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...

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Frequent Miler
New Southwest rule targets people like Nick, a baby is born as the plane lands, United app displays TSA wait times, and Delhi confronts stray dogs (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon which may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: New Southwest rule targets people like Nick, a baby is born as the plane...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: April 11th
Greetings from Tampa! I’m enjoying a quiet weekend at home and hope you’re having…
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Signs You’ve Walked Into a Tourist Trap Restaurant
From massive menus to over-eager hosts, here’s how to spot a tourist trap before it ruins your meal. No matter where you travel, you’ve got to eat. And in tourist-heavy…
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th April)
It’s the weekend before Aircraft Interiors Expo, and your author should be packing rather than writing – but here we are. Time for Last Week at Economy Classes and Beyond. Midland Metro Tram serving the new stops along the first part of the Eastside Extension – Image, Economy Class and Beyond....
View from the Wing
Taxi App Users Warn Of Scam — Drivers Claim The Payment Failed, Then Charge You Again [Roundup]
Beware a taxi-app scam where the Curb payment supposedly “fails,” only for the rider to get charged twice. Also American’s beef wellington gets a rave review, Amex loses Lufthansa lounge access, Air Canada opens new Cafés, and JetBlue starts adding surcharges to United Airlines international redemptions.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 11, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been enjoying being home for a little over a week now, but have another adventure coming up soon. In the meantime, I’m happy to be making good progress on getting caught up with trip reports. On the points &...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Yet More Strike Strife at German Airline Lufthansa to Leave Tens of Thousands of Passengers Stranded On Monday and Tuesday
More strike action is planned by flight crew at the German flag carrier Lufthansa in an increasingly bitter dispute by pilots that could leave tens of thousands of passengers stranded on Monday and Tuesday after the short-notice walkout was called with little more than 24 hours’ notice. Lufthansa says it...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Breaking Even Is No Longer Enough for a Travel Rewards Card
There was a time, not too long ago, when breaking even with a travel rewards card felt like a win. Back then, the ability to earn points on your purchases…
Miles To Memories
Will This “New” Hyatt Hotel Have The Brand’s Best Views? $7 Billion Loyalty Program IOU & Islands With Most Direct Flights
In our Around the Web series that takes a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
One Mile at a Time
Capella Hotels & Resorts: A Small Group Of Exceptional Asia-Pacific Gems
In recent times, Ive been writing a series about some of the worlds small luxury hotel groups, includingAirelles,Aman,BVLGARI,Cheval Blanc,Oetker,One&Only, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, etc. In this post I’d like to cover Capella Hotels & Resorts — I recently had my first Capella stay, and this is a brand that I’m really impressed...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Importance of Indulging In Passion
“An intense desire or enthusiasm for something” is how the Oxford Dictionaries defines the word passion — although sometimes a passion of one person cannot be fully understood by another person. There are people — in some ways, myself included — who would not understand a passion to...
View from the Wing
Rumor: Southwest To Ban Carry-On Bags On Its Cheapest Tickets
Southwest is reportedly studying a new restriction that would ban passengers on its cheapest tickets from bringing standard carry-on bags into the cabin, forcing them to check those bags instead. That would not just make Southwest basic economy more punitive than American or Delta, it would push the airline even...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Planes Rarely Fly Over Tibet
It’s not restricted airspace—so why do airlines avoid it? The answer has more to do with safety than politics. If a location is a no-fly zone (also known as an…
Miles To Memories
Save $100 With New Chase Offer for DIRECTV
Chase cardholders can take advantage of a new Chase Offer to save up to $100 on their DIRECTV bill.
View from the Wing
Credit Card Coupon Books Are Tiresome — Except When These Provide Real Value
Premium cards have turned into coupon books, and the fatigue is real—especially when you’re doing math and chasing tiny monthly credits to justify a huge annual fee. The trick is to treat Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve differently: cover the fee with credits you’d use anyway, value the lounge network...
One Mile at a Time
A “Luxury” Hotel Without Room Service: Unusual Or The Norm?
Room service is a hotel amenity that some people value immensely, while other people couldn’t care less about it. So that raises an interesting question, based on something that was just brought to my attention — is room service (or in-room dining, if you prefer) a standard amenity that should...
Live and Let’s Fly
Why I Don’t Take Vacations, Even When I Travel The World
I don’t really go on vacation, but I do change venues on occasion and I hope that I am striking the proper work-life balance as my kids rapidly grow up (and I rapidly age). Yesterday, I shared photos from my recent trip to Europe, but here I’ll discuss how I...
Altitude Yes
The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 11, 2026
This week, airlines raised checked bag fees, Delta reported its Q1 earnings, and the industry saw more chatter on consolidation. The post The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 11, 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 226 Atlanta to London Heathrow (World Traveller/Economy Class)
It’s time for the last of the flight snapshots for this trip, looking at the passenger experience aboard British Airways 226 between Atlanta and London Heathrow. Booking/Check-In This was booked as part of a return booking on the AA site, allowing me to route through Atlanta on the way back...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Cutting Flight Schedules Due to Soaring Oil Prices as European Airports Warn of Fuel Shortages
Hong Kong’s flagship airline, Cathay Pacific, says that it will trim its flight schedules until the end of June due to the surging cost of oil caused by the strangulation of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. For now, Cathay Pacific is only planning a very modest flight reduction, cutting...
Points With a Crew
TSA Warns About New Important Security Risk That Most People Do Without Knowing
Traveling through airport security can be a stressful time, so don't make it even more stressful by failing to account for this one thing that TSA agents are trained to look for
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Lounge SFO Joins Priority Pass…But Adds A Co-Pay
The Alaska Airlines Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) is now part of the Priority Pass network, but there’s some fine print that will require you to open your wallet every visit. Alaska Airlines Adds Priority Pass Access At SFO Lounge…With Strings Attached Alaska Airlines has added Priority Pass access to...
Point Me to the Plane
These Ireland Fun Facts Are NO Blarney!
If you're a fan of this Emerald Isle, you'll enjoy what I'm sharing. It's a country with a complicated history and a city, Dublin, that's too much fun to pass up.
Point Me to the Plane
Don’t Lose These Benefits By Using the Wrong Credit Card
Different credit cards come with different benefits. Make sure you use the right credit cards when planning your travel adventures!