Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air France Has Just Introduced The Most Frustrating Collab With Apple TV… Don’t Expect To Binge Watch
Air France is becoming the latest airline to partner with Apple TV to offer passengers the chance to watch award-winning shows like Severance, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and Silo at 38,000 feet. There is, however, one frustrating feature of this collab that needs to be discussed. On Thursday, Air France...
The Bulkhead Seat
Ryanair Rejects Starlink Wi-Fi as Its CEO Questions Cost, Fuel Burn, and Passenger Demand
Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, is probably one of the most controversial and outspoken figures… The post Ryanair Rejects Starlink Wi-Fi as Its CEO Questions Cost, Fuel Burn, and Passenger Demand appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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One Mile at a Time
The World’s Worst Business Class Seats: Here Are My Picks, Do You Agree?
Typically I like to make best of lists, including about the worlds best business class seats, worlds best business class airlines, etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the worlds worst business class seats.
ATX Jetsetter
Review: Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho
Our stay at the Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho was unique and unlike anything I've ever experienced at a hotel before. The post Review: Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Josh Trips
Does United TravelBank trigger Amex Platinum’s $200 airline fee credit?
Since it’s the start of the New Year, many credit card benefits have reset and savvy credit cardholders… The post Does United TravelBank trigger Amex Platinum’s $200 airline fee credit? appeared first on Josh Trips.
Your Mileage May Vary
World’s Most Stressful Airports According to Condé Nast Traveler
If you travel a lot, you start to learn about the different vibes from various airports. Smaller airports tend to be, for lack of better words (and to steal from…
TravelUpdate
This Amex Platinum Card Retention Offer Is Showing Up More Often – Here’s Why You Should Avoid It
More and more people are seeing these types of retention offers on the Amex Platinum Card, but I'd say it's better to just avoid them...
One Mile at a Time
Why I Decided On The Bilt Palladium Card, And How My “Application” Went
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card, whether youre a new or existing cardmember
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Cash: Is It Too Good To Be True, Or What Are We Missing?
Bilt has just announced massive changes. This includes a new portfolio of three credit cards — the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card, $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card, or $495 Bilt Palladium Card — plus a new system for paying rent and mortgages.
Frequent Miler
My take on Bilt 2.0
Bilt arguably has the best set of transfer partners and the best periodic transfer bonuses among transferable points programs. Despite that, Bilt hasn’t been my favorite transferable points program. The primary reason for this is that Bilt points have been hard to earn in large quantities unless you have very...
Your Mileage May Vary
EU’s New Entry Rules Causing Huge Airport Delays — And It’s Not Even Fully Rolled Out Yet
Way back last summer, we wrote that the EU would begin using biometrics for visitors seeking to enter or exit the Schengen zone. The program, called the Entry/Exit System (EES) started that October,…
View from the Wing
I Expected a Basic Room Near Miami Airport—Here’s How I Ended Up in the Presidential Suite
I booked what I thought would be a simple one-night stay near Miami airport—then the front desk handed me keys to the Presidential Suite. Here’s how that happened, why this property has become my go-to for airport overnights (especially with kids), and what made this upgrade worth writing about.
One Mile at a Time
Apartment Collection By Hilton: Hotel Giant Enters New Lodging Segment
Hilton has just announced plans to introduce Apartment Collection by Hilton, as the hotel company gets into the furnished apartment accommodation business, thanks to a new partnership.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Use o pontos + dinheiro na transferência da Esfera para a Smiles – milheiro a partir de R$ 14,74
Hoje a Smiles lançou uma promoção envolvendo todos os parceiros, conforme publicamos aqui, oferecendo até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Neste artigo, mostraremos como, utilizando a opção Pontos & Dinheiro, você pode conseguir o valor do milheiro Esfera por R$ 28,00, ou seja, um milheiro Azul Fidelidade por...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos para Portugal a partir de 87 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade
Aproveite as oportunidades do programa Azul Fidelidade e viaje para Portugal com seus pontos. Localizamos trechos para Lisboa ou Porto, para viajar em março e abril, a partir de 87.360 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira as datas e faça seu resgate! Passagens para Portugal com pontos Azul Fidelidade Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Elo melhora benefício de Seguro Viagem para principais cartões
A bandeira Elo atualizou o benefício de Seguro Viagem em seus principais cartões de crédito. A mudança, válida desde o final de 2025, trouxe melhorias relevantes para os cartões de alta renda, mas também reduziu a cobertura nos produtos de entrada da bandeira. A atualização do benefício de Seguro Viagem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade e Magalu: Até 15 pontos por real gasto em compras online
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de lançar uma nova oferta em parceria com o Magalu, oferece aos seus associados até 15 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pela loja. A promoção é válida somente até o dia 17 de janeiro. Confira todas as condições a seguir. Atenção: Conforme publicamos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos de todos os parceiros com até 90% de bônus para a Smiles
Em comemoração ao aniversário da GOL, a Smiles está com uma nova oferta envolvendo todos os parceiros, onde oferece até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira todos os detalhes desta promoção válida até amanhã, dia 16 de janeiro. Promoção Smiles e parceiros Nesta campanha de transferências de pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United passa a exigir compra antecipada para refeições frescas na classe econômica
Passageiros da United que viajam na classe econômica em voos mais longos terão de comprar previamente as refeições frescas, em uma mudança que altera o modelo tradicional de venda a bordo adotado pela companhia. A United Airlines começou a permitir que passageiros da classe econômica comprem refeições frescas antes do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Visite Paris gastando a partir de 89.000 milhas Smiles
Se Paris está nos seus planos de viagem, essa é uma excelente oportunidade para usar bem suas milhas Smiles. Nossa equipe encontrou trechos com destino à capital francesa, com valores a partir de 89.000 milhas Smiles + taxas. Confira a seleção e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Passagens para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Itaú lança funcionalidade que transforma saldo aplicado em aumento imediato do limite do cartão
O Itaú Unibanco anunciou o lançamento do Limite Garantido, nova funcionalidade disponível no Superapp que permite aos clientes aumentar o limite do cartão de crédito utilizando recursos já guardados nos Cofrinhos, ferramenta de reserva financeira do banco. A proposta é simples: o dinheiro aplicado continua rendendo e, ao mesmo tempo,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Santander Shopping: veja como acumular pontos Esfera nas suas compras
Comprar produtos do dia a dia e ainda acumular pontos Esfera ficou mais fácil. O Santander Shopping reúne grandes varejistas dentro do app do banco, permite pagar com pontos, dinheiro ou ambos, e ainda está com uma super liquidação de até 60% OFF em eletrônicos e eletrodomésticos até hoje, dia...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 14 de janeiro de 2026
Bem-vindo a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! A quarta-feira foi marcada com o início do aniversário do Clube Azul com diversas ofertas. Na sequência, você confere o resumo com todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou hoje. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 50% de desconto na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Viajar nunca foi tão fácil! Receba +400 alertas de passagens direto no seu celular
Está querendo viajar, mas, sobretudo, quer economizar? Então você encontrou o lugar certo! No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, você recebe +400 alertas de passagens por mês direto no WhatsApp, pagando o equivalente a R$ 23,14/mês. Além de economizar dinheiro, você também economiza tempo. Curtiu? Então veja como participar agora...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Veja como ganhar R$150 de cashback com a Revolut!
Quem está planejando viajar ao exterior em 2026 — ou mesmo organizar melhor os gastos do dia a dia — pode começar com um incentivo direto no bolso. A Revolut está oferecendo R$ 150 de cashback para novos usuários, mediante um gasto mínimo de R$ 200 no cartão de débito....
France
The Travelers Club
Lufthansa Group parie sur Starlink
Lufthansa Group a officialisé ce que beaucoup attendaient, et que certains jugeaient déjà tardif : le déploiement du Wi-Fi Starlink sur l’ensemble de ses compagnies aériennes. À terme, plus de 850 appareils, opérés par Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Eurowings, Edelweiss ou encore Air Dolomiti, seront équipés...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos para Miami a partir de 27 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Alerta de passagens PPV com oportunidades para você que está planejando uma viagem para Miami! Localizamos trechos a partir de 27.442 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com saídas de Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Brasília ou Porto Alegre. Faça seu resgate e comece a planejar sua viagem! Passagens para Miami com Milhas LATAM...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Drácula ganhará parque temático exclusivo na Europa
A Dracula Land surge como uma das apostas mais ambiciosas do turismo temático europeu, reunindo parque de diversões, hotéis, arena de shows e atrações inspiradas no universo de Dracula, com investimento bilionário e inauguração prevista para 2027, em Bucareste. Novidade para quem é apaixonado por parques temáticos. O vampiro mais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera e Livelo oferecem até 5 pontos por real gasto na Shopee
A Esfera e Livelo estão com uma oferta para quem quer fazer compras na Shopee, onde oferecem aos seus clientes até 5 pontos por real gasto. Infelizmente, como de costume, a maior pontuação é oferecida exclusivamente para novos clientes. Esfera e Shopee A pontuação extra está estruturada da seguinte forma:...
Germany
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Ein Dusit Gold Status Match
Eine neue Möglichkeit für einen Status Match … Im Loyalitätsprogramm der Hotelkette Dusit gibt es eine neue Möglichkeit…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Curta o Carnaval pelo Brasil a partir de 4.500 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Alerta de passagens PPV especial de Carnaval! Se você está planejando cair na folia neste Carnaval e tem pontos no programa Azul Fidelidade, nossa equipe te ajuda a encontrar o destino. Confira trechos para curtir o Carnaval pelo Brasil a partir de 4.500 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas! Passagens para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Curta o Carnaval pelo Brasil a partir de 4.500 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Alerta de passagens PPV especial de Carnaval! Se você está planejando cair na folia neste Carnaval e tem pontos no programa Azul Fidelidade, nossa equipe te ajuda a encontrar o destino. Confira trechos para curtir o Carnaval pelo Brasil a partir de 4.500 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas! Passagens para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vistos de turismo para brasileiros não serão afetados por pausa anunciada pelos EUA
Brasileiros que buscam o visto americano para fins de turismo podem respirar aliviados: o governo dos Estados Unidos esclareceu que a medida em avaliação não atinge o turista. Após a repercussão de informações divulgadas pela imprensa internacional sobre uma possível suspensão no processamento de vistos para cidadãos de 75 países,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Hong Kong para Kuala Lumpur voando Malaysia com Avios
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos, no post de hoje, falar sobre uma emissão realizada com milhas pelo leitor Carlos para uma viagem de Hong Kong para Kuala Lumpur, em classe econômica, utilizando Avios do programa Privilege Club e voando com a Malaysia Airlines....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air France adiciona French Bloom à carta de bebidas da cabine La Première
Air France inclui espumante rosé sem álcool na cabine La Première incorporando ao serviço de bordo um rótulo premium 0.0% e ampliando as opções disponíveis para passageiros que evitam bebidas alcoólicas em voos internacionais. A Air France passou a oferecer, na cabine La Première, um vinho espumante rosé sem álcool...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje pelo Brasil a partir de 5.100 milhas Smiles
No alerta PPV de hoje, a nossa equipe garimpou 10 trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 5.100 milhas Smiles + taxas. Confira as opções selecionadas e aproveite para garantir sua próxima viagem! Passagens nacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do artigo,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM amplia frequência de voos em Dourados
A LATAM vai aumentar gradualmente o número de voos entre São Paulo e Dourados, passando de três frequências semanais para uma operação diária a partir de abril de 2026, ampliando a conectividade aérea da cidade com o principal hub do país. Mais voos da LATAM entre São Paulo e Dourados...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Turkish Airlines Flight Swarmed By Police After Passenger Posts Bomb Threat On In-Flight Wi-Fi
Fighter jets from both France and Spain were scrambled to intercept a Turkish Airlines flight to Barcelona on Thursday morning after a bomb threat was detected via a network name created via the in-flight Wi-Fi service. Turkish Airlines flight TK-1853 departed Istanbul at around 9:20 am on January 15 for...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 569: Ebb and Flow
More passengers on some planes, fewer passengers in some airports. And some interesting route cuts, both confirmed and rumored.

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View from the Wing
United Replaces Top MileagePlus Leaders—Names Apple Card Veteran to Run Loyalty [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: MileagePlus members, be afraid. ($$) Veteran of Apple Card (all branding, very little consumer value) and… Delta. Richard Nunn, a former Comcast executive hired in May 2023 as CEO of the loyalty platform and to launch Kinective Media, is leaving. So is Luc...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as $328.33 to Europe Round Trip: Iberia Sale
You can pay as low as $328.33 to Europe, as Iberia is offering deals which are worthy of your consideration for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum for round trip transatlantic flights between today, Thursday, January 15, 2026...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Will Resume 15 Routes Across the US This April
Spirit Airlines cut many routes over the past year as it adjusted to having… The post Spirit Will Resume 15 Routes Across the US This April appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
ICE Agents Performing Document Checks at MSP Airport
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will patrol Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) for the three weeks. The post ICE Agents Performing Document Checks at MSP Airport appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper to start serving Birmingham
The Caledonian Sleeper – a night-rail service operating between London and Scotland is to have a new stop from tonight, 15th January, with trains stopping at Birmingham International train station. The Highland Sleeper service will operate six times a week between Birmingham International and Scotland, connecting the West Midlands directly with Edinburgh,...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Shakes Up MileagePlus Leadership And Brings In Vasu Raja. Yes, That Vasu Raja.
An internal letter from United Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella, reviewed by Live And Let’s Fly, outlines a major leadership shakeup at MileagePlus and Kinective Media that signals a potential change in direction for United’s loyalty strategy. United Shakes Up MileagePlus Leadership With New Hire And High-Profile Departures United...
Frequent Miler
Bank of America Business Checking: Up to a $750 bonus (no direct deposit required)
Bank of America is running another promotion for new business checking accounts that offers up to a $750 bonus with fairly simple requirements. Deposit a total of $5,000 into the account within the first 30 days, maintain a minimum balance of $5,000 between day 30 and day 91 from account...
Altitude Yes
American to Offer Non-Alcoholic IPA Onboard, Refreshed Meal Options
American states that this is an expansion of the lounge offerings in light of strong customer response. The post American to Offer Non-Alcoholic IPA Onboard, Refreshed Meal Options first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Points of Life
BlackBerry Reboot? TPOL Pre Orders the Communicator
I have tried everything to increase efficiency on this blog. Currently, I am working on AI/Automation model that should get posts from 2022 posted before 2032. But the biggest piece of tech that has contributed to my slowdown is the retirement of my BlackBerry (see You Broke My Heart, Blackberry....
One Mile at a Time
ICE Agents Will Do Document Checks At MSP Airport, Patrol Jet Bridges
If you’re traveling through MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP), don’t be surprised if you’re subjected to a new kind of document check…
Altitude Yes
Delta Expected to Unbundle Premium Cabins, Launch “Basic” First and Business
The unbundling would involve domestic First, Premium Select, and Delta One with the concept of Basic Economy. The post Delta Expected to Unbundle Premium Cabins, Launch “Basic” First and Business first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Is Sick Of Passengers Calling it ‘Sea-Tac’ After $300,000 Rebrand
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport wants to get this message heard… it no longer wants passengers calling it ‘Sea-Tac,’ the much-loved and decades-old moniker that locals and visitors commonly refer to the airport, despite a $300,000 rebrand in early 2020 that dropped the nickname. While the airport is still officially known as...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Is Sick Of Passengers Calling it ‘Sea-Tac’ After $300,000 Rebrand
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport wants to get this message heard… it no longer wants passengers calling it ‘Sea-Tac,’ the much-loved and decades-old moniker that locals and visitors commonly refer to the airport, despite a $300,000 rebrand in early 2020 that dropped the nickname. While the airport is still officially known as...
One Mile at a Time
Ryanair Doesn’t Want Starlink Wi-Fi, And Elon Musk Can’t Handle That Reality
In recent times, we’ve seen a bunch of airlines announce plans to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, which is a fantastic innovation for passengers, given that it’s high speed, and is offered on a complimentary basis. Along those lines, one airline has made it clear that it’s not interested in Starlink. This...
View from the Wing
Ryanair CEO Slams Starlink WiFi Over a 2% Fuel Hit—Elon Musk Jumps In: “You’re Misinformed”
Ryanair’s CEO says Starlink inflight WiFi would add a 2% fuel penalty from added weight and drag, making it too costly for the airline’s short flights. Elon Musk jumped in to say the CEO is “being misinformed,” arguing the incremental drag is effectively negligible—setting up a public spat over what...
TravelUpdate
Why This Is My Favorite Travel Credit Card!!!
I'm often asked which travel credit card I'll keep if were to have just one. Here's why this credit card does the job for me every day!
TravelUpdate
Why This Is My Favorite Travel Credit Card!!!
I'm often asked which travel credit card I'll keep if were to have just one. Here's why this credit card does the job for me every day!
One Mile at a Time
Huge United MileagePlus Leadership Changes, Including Hiring Vasu Raja?!
As we all know, loyalty programs are a major profit center for airlines nowadays, and make up a key part of the commercial strategy. While the ”big three” carriers are already generating billions of dollars in (high margin) revenue from these programs annually, they still see a lot of upside.
Live and Let’s Fly
Hawaiian Airlines Sparks Backlash After Memo Suggests Native Language Should Be Dropped For “Inclusivity”
A memo circulated internally at Hawaiian Airlines sparked significant backlash online after it was understood to say that the airline would remove Hawaiian language from its manuals in the name of inclusivity. The wording was purportedly wrong and the airline quickly corrected it, but the controversy has exposed deeper anxieties...
Monkey Miles
Buy IHG points with 100% Bonus – $0.005 a penny a point
You can buy IHG points with a bonus of 75 to 100% depending on when you purchase The post Buy IHG points with 100% Bonus – $0.005 a penny a point appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Monkey Miles
Buy IHG points with 100% Bonus – $0.005 a penny a point
You can buy IHG points with a bonus of 75 to 100% depending on when you purchase The post Buy IHG points with 100% Bonus – $0.005 a penny a point appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Eye of the Flyer
Achieving Delta Air Lines Million Miler Status in 2026 – Guest Post
A lot of us in the miles and points game may be more than a bit jaded about how things today aren’t as good as they used to be and how we think that we should be treated a bit better by “loyal” travel partners.  We see elite status as...
View from the Wing
ICE to Patrol Jet Bridges at Minneapolis Airport for 3 Weeks, Airport Says
Minneapolis airport says ICE agents will be “checking and verifying documents” for the next three weeks, including patrolling jet bridges at the gates. It’s a post-security choke point that makes it easy to intercept travelers right before boarding or immediately after landing—and it raises serious questions about how this overlaps...
No Work All Travel
Second Kyra Lounge in Hong Kong Opens
It was only last month that I mentioned the closure of the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club HKG. Fortunately, from that dust — relatively speaking — quickly arose another Priority Pass option: a second Kyra Lounge in Hong Kong. On a recent layover, my only goal was to see...