Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Fly from Australia to Europe with Singapore Airlines and earn 50% bonus KrisFlyer Miles
Singapore Airlines is on a bonus miles spree this month! The latest offer from the airline sees them offering bonus KrisFlyer miles for flights out of Australia to Europe. This comes hot on the heels of their bonus offer for flights out of the U.S. and the now expired offer...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 50% off Amtrak Rail Pass, up to 400K Venture X Business welcome offer, & 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. There’s a steady drip of expiring deals this week. This includes increased welcome offers on the Capital One Venture X Business card and the Sapphire Reserve...
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One Mile at a Time
United Captain Runs 737 Off Runway: The Cockpit Voice Recorder Is Fascinating
In early 2024, United Airlines had a series of safety incidents that ultimately caused the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase oversight of the airline. Among these incidents was a March 2024 runway excursion at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), where a Boeing 737 MAX ran off the runway.
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Held Hostage by 35,000-Foot ‘Private Event’ They Never Signed Up For
Commercial aviation is typically used for what it was meant to do – bring passengers from Point A to Point B. However, you’ll occasionally hear about planes being used for…
Frequent Miler
Amtrak offering 50% off USA Rail Pass
Amtrak has a fun sale going on for the next few days, offering a USA Rail Pass for 50% ($250 instead of $499). The pass allows you to take 10 rides within any 30-day period to ~500 destinations served by Amtrak nationwide, with no blackout dates or times. The pass...
Frequent Miler
EditMaxxer: A tool to help maximize your Chase Travel℠ The Edit credits
There’s a new free tool out last year that can help you make use of those pesky $250 Chase Travel℠ The Edit credits that come with the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business cards. It’s called EditMaxxer and essentially aims to do for The Edit what MaxFHR does for Amex’s Fine...
View from the Wing
Two Days After Launch, Bilt Simplifies Its New Cards—Earn 25% More Points on Rent and Mortgage With No Fee
Bilt’s new credit cards launched Wednesday and the company has already pivoted after member confusion over Bilt Cash and the fee mechanics. The updated setup gives you a simpler choice, including a path to earn housing points with no transaction fee—and even boost rent and mortgage earning up to 25%...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Violent Passenger Who Threatened To Kill 80 Year Old Flight Attendant Is Sentenced To Unusually Long Prison Sentence
A Delta Air Lines passenger who hid nearly three and a half dozen Xanax pills under his scrotum and threatened to kill an 80-year-old flight attendant during a flight from Omaha, Nebraska, to Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to one and a half years in federal prison. Mario Nikprelaj, 24,...
View from the Wing
Delta First Class Seat Recline Fight — Flight Attendant Apologizes: “I Can’t Make His Legs Smaller”
Delta’s domestic “First Class” is supposed to buy you breathing room — until it doesn’t. On a Delta flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles, a tall passenger’s knees made it physically impossible for the seat in front to recline, sparking a mid-cabin standoff over a feature the airline sells...
Eye of the Flyer
Disappears TODAY: Earn Over a HALF-MILLION Points with This Crazy Capital One Promotion!
Looking to pad your points and miles account with up to 700,000 miles (maybe more)? Boy, oh, boy, does Capital One have an opportunity for you. And if you want to take advantage of it, hop on the offer soon. We’ve been told it won’t be available through us after...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Backtracks: Two Ways To Earn Rewards, Up To 1.25x Points On Housing
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the no annual feeBilt Blue Card, $95 annual feeBilt Obsidian Card, or $495Bilt Palladium Card
View from the Wing
Trump Backs Credit Card Swipe Fee Crackdown—Why Rewards Get Cut and Fees Go Up
Trump has now endorsed the Durbin-Marshall swipe fee bill, pitching it as “competition” and consumer relief. In reality it shifts value from cardholders to retailers—cutting rewards, pushing issuers toward higher fees elsewhere, and shrinking credit availability—without any reason to expect lower prices.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
International Stories
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REVIEW: Mit dem Sixt Mietwagen über die Lofoten
In Norwegen habe ich Sixt getestet … Aus Anmietungen bei Sixt mache ich mir ja irgendwie einen Spaß.…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Movimentação histórica! Aeroporto de Sinop recebeu 466 mil passageiros em 2025
O Aeroporto de Sinop, no estado de Mato Grosso (MT), começou 2026 da melhor maneira possível: com ótimos números. Gerido pela concessionária Centro-Oeste Airports (COA) desde 2019, o segundo maior terminal de Mato Grosso registrou, em 2025, mais de 466 mil passageiros em 3,5 mil voos comerciais. A fim de...
Brazil
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Queridinha dos turistas! Recife entra na lista de destinos em alta para 2026
Recife se destacou em uma lista de destinos em alta para 2026, de acordo com o Tripadvisor. A cidade foi eleita a 9ª “em alta” no mundo, na frente até mesmo de Bariloche, na Argentina. A seleção leva em conta avaliações e comentários de usuários da plataforma, reunidos entre outubro...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Quer viajar mais? O bate-papo gratuito do PPV pode te ajudar
A gente sabe que, quando uma viagem termina, a cabeça já está na próxima. E o desejo é sempre o mesmo: viajar melhor, gastando menos. No bate-papo do PPV, você aprende a usar pontos e milhas de forma estratégica, trocando experiências com outros viajantes e descobrindo oportunidades que fazem a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Quer viajar mais? O bate-papo gratuito do PPV pode te ajudar
A gente sabe que, quando uma viagem termina, a cabeça já está na próxima. E o desejo é sempre o mesmo: viajar melhor, gastando menos. No bate-papo do PPV, você aprende a usar pontos e milhas de forma estratégica, trocando experiências com outros viajantes e descobrindo oportunidades que fazem a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Kartódromo do Beto Carrero World encerra atividades após quase 15 anos
Quem foi, foi. Quem não foi, não vai mais. É o fim de uma era. O Beto Carrero World anunciou o fim das atividades do Kartódromo, na Penha, em Santa Catarina. Foram quase 15 anos sendo referência nacional no kart. Inaugurado em 2011, o Kartódromo Internacional Beto Carrero se destacou...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Ganhe até 11 milhas por real gasto no Shopping Smiles em compras na Casas Bahia e Pontofrio
Perdeu o prazo? A Smiles decidiu prorrogar suas duas ofertas no Shopping Smiles, onde é possível ganhar até 11 milhas por real gasto na Casas Bahia e até 10 milhas por real gasto no Pontofrio. Confira os principais detalhes a seguir. Shopping Smiles e Casas Bahia O acúmulo turbinado de...
Brazil
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Europa sobre trilhos – Novas linhas de trem prometem viagens mais práticas
A Europa tem investido bastante em trem, com foco em oferecer novas conexões, sendo uma segunda opção para viagens de avião. A partir de 2026, viajar pelo continente sobre trilhos ficará mais simples, com a criação de novas rotas internacionais e o retorno de serviços que haviam sido suspensos. Esse...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis com piscina no Nordeste – Diárias a partir de R$ 231
Sol, mar e descanso total te esperam! No artigo de hoje, separamos hotéis com piscina no Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 231 para relaxar e se refrescar. A seguir, confira as principais opções. Hotéis com piscina no Nordeste Estes são alguns dos hotéis Accor no Nordeste que oferecem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Já virou piada! Teste do People Mover de Guarulhos é interrompido
O meme brasileiro “Tava bom, ia melhorar, mas tava meio ruim, e agora parece que piorou” não poderia ser mais propício para o que tem ocorrido com o People Mover de Guarulhos. Mais uma vez, o projeto dá indícios de instabilidade. O sistema de aeromóvel que faz a ligação entre...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Azul Fidelidade oferece até 15 pontos por real no Magalu
Precisando fazer umas comprinhas? Hoje termina a promoção do Azul Fidelidade a em parceria com o Magalu, onde oferece aos seus clientes até 15 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pela loja. Vamos aos detalhes! Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a Azul está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prepare o bolso! Taxa turística em Barcelona dobra e pode chegar a 15€ por noite
Nos últimos anos, o aumento das taxas turísticas tem parecido mais uma competição entre destinos para cobrar mais dos visitantes do que investir em melhorias. São anúncios de cobranças que não acabam mais. Agora, Barcelona é a cidade mais recente a aumentar sua taxa turística. A partir de abril de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prepare o bolso! Taxa turística em Barcelona dobra e pode chegar a 15€ por noite
Nos últimos anos, o aumento das taxas turísticas tem parecido mais uma competição entre destinos para cobrar mais dos visitantes do que investir em melhorias. São anúncios de cobranças que não acabam mais. Agora, Barcelona é a cidade mais recente a aumentar sua taxa turística. A partir de abril de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 2.250 pontos + taxas
Planejando sua próxima viagem? A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Trouxemos 12 dicas de trechos nacionais para você emitir gastando a partir de 2.250 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 16 de janeiro de 2026
A última edição do Radar PPV da semana está no ar. Como de costume, tivemos um dia mais fraco que os demais. A seguir, você encontra o resumo com todas as ofertas disponíveis. Radar PPV A Livelo está com mais de 70 ofertas em lojas parceiras. A Esfera, por sua...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Veja dicas de como usar pontos Livelo para além de viagens
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Nosso editor Welerson traz dicas de como usar pontos Livelo além de viagens. Se você não é fã de viajar, descubra maneiras de acumular e aproveitar seus pontos em outras experiências. Pontos Livelo para além de viagens Você sabia que seus...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acordo entre Iberia e LATAM traz novos benefícios e maior acúmulo de Avios
A Iberia e a LATAM Airlines anunciaram uma mudança no esquema de parceria entre as duas companhias, mais especificamente no quesito programas de fidelidades, ampliando os benefícios oferecidos aos passageiros frequentes. A partir de 1º de fevereiro de 2026, membros do Iberia Club passam a ter novas vantagens ao voar...
Brazil
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PaGol oferece até 65% de desconto e bônus de até 90% na compra de milhas Smiles
A PaGol está com uma campanha que combina desconto na compra de milhas com bônus de até 90%. Com a oferta, é possível adquirir o milheiro a partir de R$ 14,74. A promoção é válida somente até hoje, dia 16 de janeiro. Confira abaixo todas as condições e veja se...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo lança rodada ofertas com 70 lojas parceiras
A Livelo lançou mais uma nova rodada de ofertas envolvendo 70 lojas parceiras. Dessa vez, as ofertas podem chegar até 15 pontos por real gasto, e é uma ótima oportunidade para quem já estava planejando comprar e ainda conseguir uns pontinhos. Confira a lista completa de ofertas e aproveite! Promoções Livelo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Nordeste vai receber R$ 424,2 milhões em investimentos para infraestrutura de aeroportos
Com foco em aeroportos regionais, o governo federal definiu uma nova carteira de investimentos para os próximos dois anos, que reserva ao Nordeste mais de R$ 420 milhões em projetos, obras e melhorias operacionais. Investimento em Aeroportos no Nordeste O governo federal anunciou a destinação de R$ 424,2 milhões para...
Germany
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ERINNERUNG: China Southern Business Budapest – China (Return): 1.450 Euro – Auch Tibet!
Mit der China Southern Business von Budapest nach China … Die Partystimmung der chinesischen Airlines abgehend von Budapest…
Brazil
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Air Europa expande operação na Europa e na África
A partir de junho, passageiros que voam a partir de Madri terão mais opções de destinos e horários na malha da Air Europa, com reforço tanto no mercado doméstico espanhol quanto em rotas internacionais de curta e média distância. A Air Europa anunciou a ampliação de sua malha aérea na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oferta exclusiva! Assine o Sam’s Club e ganhe R$ 95 OFF na sua primeira compra + adicional grátis
Aproveite a promoção exclusiva do Sam’s Club para os leitores do Pontos pra Voar! Nesta oferta, assinando o Sam’s Club você garante R$ 95 de desconto na sua primeira compra. Além disso, você pode adicionar uma pessoa de forma gratuita na sua assinatura. Quer saber mais? Confira todos os detalhes...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos para Cancún a partir de 29 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Procurando passagens para conhecer Cancún e tem milhas acumuladas no programa LATAM Pass? Confira oportunidades para este paraíso caribenho a partir de 29.000 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas.  Passagens para Cancún com milhas LATAM Pass Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do artigo, podendo haver alteração...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 336
My 22-hour sojourn to Europe and back was initially supposed to be a trip that lasted for approximately three weeks in Tbilisi in Georgia and several other countries — which included a stop in Amsterdam — but the severe winter weather in Amsterdam had other plans for us. For this edition...
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 18 January, 2026
Hello travellers, Greetings from a very wet Sydney. We’ve been hosting a number of overseas friends. But even more enjoyable is making some reciprocal plans to visit them later this year using our hard-earned Amex Rewards points.  My next trip is a month or so away. It will be to a much...

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Frequent Miler
What are “points farms”, WSJ and NYT think the newest cards are too confusing, and good news for F1 fans (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that 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: What are “points farms”, WSJ and NYT think the newest cards are too confusing,...
Your Mileage May Vary
How a Hollywood Affair Started the Chocolate-on-the-Pillow Tradition
If you’ve stayed at a “nicer” hotel (figure 4 stars or more), you may have gone back to your room after dinner and found that your bed had been turned…
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Credit Card Changes Make Status Easier To Earn
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has a credit card in the United States, issued by Bank of America. It’s a card that I have, as someone who has Flying Blue Platinum status. We’ve just learned about some changes coming to the card, and they’re entirely positive, as I see...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: January 17th
Another week has passed and 2026 is off to a busy start. I’m in… The post 2026 Weekly Review: January 17th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Bank of America Leaks Flying Blue Card Changes Early—Much Faster Air France KLM Elite Status Earning
Bank of America accidentally tipped its hand early on a revamped Air France-KLM Flying Blue credit card, with new perks that meaningfully accelerate elite status earning. The annual fee stays $89, existing cardmembers get the changes in March, and the updated XP bonuses make Silver, Gold, and even Platinum far...
Pointalize
World of Hyatt: The Ultimate Guide
Discover why Hyatt remains the best hotel loyalty program. Learn about the 5 Free Nights offer, new Milestone Rewards, and how to maximize Globalist status.
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 “simplified” – which option is better?
Now that Bilt has “fixed” its overly complicated Bilt 2.0 rewards program by introducing a slightly less complex option (see details here), I decided to take a quick look at which option is better. The answer? It’s complicated. Easy calculator: If you’re looking for advice about which option you should...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: January 17, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We just wrapped up a family ski trip this week (which I’m still recovering from — three-year-olds are fun but exhausting when outside their usual element!), so you can expect a few hotel reviews over the coming days. On the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Time New York – JDV by Hyatt
The Time New York – JDV by Hyatt is a boutique hotel in the… The post Hotel Review: The Time New York – JDV by Hyatt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Do Airline Miles Expire? U.S. Expiration Policies by Program
Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been…
Points With a Crew
What Stops People From Eating Hotel Breakfast When They’re Not Staying There?
Since most hotels (at least in America) don't have a breakfast attendant checking whether you're actually a guest, is it okay to eat the "free" hotel breakfast even if you're not a guest?
Miles To Memories
The Enduring Greatness of the Citi Strata Premier
While the bank might be a punchline here and there, the Citi Strata Premier most definitely should not be. The card still uniquely delivers. The post The Enduring Greatness of the Citi Strata Premier appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Welcome Aboard Swan Hellenic SH Minerva: The Vessel to Antarctica.
Prior to being welcomed aboard Swan Hellenic SH Minerva — which was the ship to Antarctica — I had never really been on a cruise. The closest I had come to cruising up to that point is being aboard overnight ferries or small vessels for cruises that lasted a few...
Altitude Yes
My First Flight With Free Wi-Fi on American Airlines
Despite a phased rollout, a recent flight on an Embraer 175 marked my first American flight with free Wi-Fi since the launch on Jan. 6. The post My First Flight With Free Wi-Fi on American Airlines first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th January)
Good news, everyone – we’re past the halfway point of January, as we head into the marketing blitz of Blue Monday and the travel deals that might not turn up. Anyway, it’s Saturday at the time of writing – it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and...
Frequent Miler
American Airlines & United shopping portal promos: Earn up to 2,000 bonus miles
The American Airlines and United shopping portals are both offering up to 1,000 bonus miles when shopping at both in-store and online retailers. The Deals American Airlines shopping portal: Spend $200 & earn up to 400 bonus AAdvantage miles Direct link to offer Expires January 22, 2026 United shopping portal:...
View from the Wing
Airline Denies It—But Staff Accused of Stealing Aircraft Parts and Selling Them Back [Roundup]
A report claims airline employees were stealing aircraft parts and then selling the components back to the carrier—an allegation the airline is now denying. Plus: a “world record” standby list for an inaugural flight, a passenger spooked by a “JetFuelCantMeltSteelBeams” Wi-Fi network name, Southwest gate magic in Denver, and more.
Your Mileage May Vary
The One Question Flight Attendants Lie About — And Why It’s Honestly Hilarious
When they’re put in charge of a few hundred passengers, flight attendants wind up getting a lot of questions. And because their “audience” is different from flight to flight, they…
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: January 17, 2026
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending January 17, 2026 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: January 17, 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Readers Keep Getting Approved For Citi Strata Elite 100,000 Points And Over $2500 In First-Year Value
Citi’s new Strata Elite card is handing out approvals fast — and for good reason. With a 100,000-point bonus, stacked travel and retail credits, and easy eligibility rules, it delivers first-year value few premium cards can match.
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Avianca Lifemiles For Best Value: A Key Star Alliance Program
The avianca lifemiles program is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there for redeeming miles. The beauty of lifemiles is that it’s not just useful if you want to fly with avianca, but also if you want to travel on any Star Alliance carrier, especially in a...
Points With a Crew
TSA reveals the wildest items they confiscated in 2025: ‘Is this what I think it is?’
From BB guns, to ninja stars, tasers, guns hidden in guitars and more, here's a look at some of the strangest items confiscated by TSA last year.
Points With a Crew
TSA reveals the wildest items they confiscated in 2025: ‘Is this what I think it is?’
From BB guns, to ninja stars, tasers, guns hidden in guitars and more, here's a look at some of the strangest items confiscated by TSA last year.
Live and Let’s Fly
My SAS A350 Business Class Flight Had The Slowest Meal Service I’ve Ever Experienced
Returning from our holiday trip to Europe, we flew SAS on an A350 from Copenhagen to Chicago and encountered the most drawn-out meal service I’ve experienced in years, perhapsever. Add to that the failure to load our pre-orders, headphones that did not work, and a tepid selection of movies, and...