Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Companion Pass welcome offer, Oneworld status via hotel match, & 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 are quite a lot of deals set to end this week. That includes the current Southwest welcome offers on personal cards that offer a Companion...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th March)
It’s been another week in the world, as things have been chaotic – as is par for the course, it seems. But it’s Saturday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Econoy Class and Beyond. Travel by Tram. By order of The Peaky Blinders (filmed in Birmingham...
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The London Underground Mistake Tourists Still Make
One of the easiest mistakes tourists make in London happens before they even get on the Tube. For years, we kept buying paper tickets one ride at a time, assuming…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Irritatingly Successful Seat Poachers.
Stowing my bag before I sat in an aisle seat of a Boeing 777-300 aircraft to which I was assigned, a woman comes and places her bag on what was to be my seat for the next 14 hours for a transatlantic flight; and on that seat was a clean...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Flight Attendant Spots a Phone Pointed at a Woman — Makes a Smart Safety Check in a ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ Boarding Moment
A short boarding video from an American Airlines flight captures two things at once: a flight attendant sees a phone aimed at a woman in front of the camera and quickly checks whether the pair are traveling together, defusing what looks like a potentially creepy situation. But the same clip...
View from the Wing
United Flight Attendants May Trade Away Job Protection For Higher Pay — So United Can Own A Regional Airline
United flight attendants appear close to finally getting a new contract after more than five years without a raise, but the price of that deal may be something unions almost never surrender: scope. A reported trade for pay on the ground could give United room to own a regional airline...
View from the Wing
Ryanair Refused To Pay A Delayed Passenger $1,182 — So A Bailiff Boarded Its Boeing 737 And Seized The Plane
Ryanair spent months refusing to pay a delayed passenger money she was legally owed, until an Austrian court bailiff walked onto one of its Boeing 737s and put the aircraft under seizure. The debt was just $1,182, but the scene at Linz Airport turned a routine turnaround into a warning...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Tiny Triangle on Airplane Cabins Most Passengers Never Notice
Some people travel a lot. And I mean A LOT. They probably already know about all the “little things” about airplanes, like: Why plane windows are so small, why they’re…
View from the Wing
Emirates And Qatar Flights Are Empty — Passengers Have Whole First Or Business Class Cabins To Themselves
Emirates and Qatar are still flying some remarkably light loads as traffic to Dubai and Doha dries up during the regional conflict. In at least two reported cases, passengers found themselves with what travelers almost never get: an entire first or business class cabin effectively to themselves.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Nearly Had a Plane Seized By Debt Collectors After Airline Failed to Pay Court-Ordered Compensation to Passenger
Ryanair nearly had one of its Boeing 737s seized by a debt collector earlier this week after enforcement officers boarded one of its airplanes at Linz Airport in Austria and pasted a court document to the inside of the plane over the airline’s failure to pay a debt of just...
Your Mileage May Vary
Chopstick Mistakes Tourists Make in Japan (And the Etiquette Locals Notice)
Using chopsticks may seem simple, but in Japan there are etiquette rules that many Western travelers never learn — and some mistakes can unintentionally offend. Most Western travelers eventually learn…
PointsMath
Get up to 13 Hotel Elite Status with Mastercard
Mastercard have been offering several complimentary Hotel Elite Status based on the Mastercard Variant you hold. Several hotel chains are eligible, including popular ones such as IHG, SLH & Wyndham. Even if some of these hotel chains aren’t popular, Hotel Elite Status via Mastercard is a great way to maximise...
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
International Stories
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
British Airways Club erhöht Extra Tier Points Gutschrift
Mehr Extra Tier Points bei British Airways Club sammeln … Am 01.04.2025 hat man das vorher sehr beliebte…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turismo em alta: 90% dos paulistas aprovam o setor
O turismo vive um ótimo momento, de acordo com os moradores de São Paulo. Uma pesquisa da Setur-SP mostra que 90% dos paulistas aprovam o turismo em seu estado. O estudo, realizado entre o final de 2025 e início de 2026, ouviu pessoas de 468 municípios e revelou que os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: grupo gratuito para trocar dicas e experiências
O Bate-papo PPV é um grupo gratuito voltado ao compartilhamento de estratégias para economizar nas passagens, juntar mais pontos e milhas. Além disso, é um espaço para dividir experiências de viagem e aprender uns com os outros. Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de bate-papo, é muito fácil,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Viagens oferece até 30% de desconto em pacotes
De olho na sua próxima viagem? A Azul Viagens está oferecendo aos seus clientes ofertas de até 30% de desconto em pacotes em dinheiro ou com pontos Azul Fidelidade. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e aproveite. Desconto em pacotes na Azul Viagens O desconto está estruturado da seguinte forma:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil entra no radar de marcas internacionais de hotéis de luxo
O Brasil está na mira de marcas internacionais de hotéis de luxo. Para aqueles que amam se hospedar com qualidade, vale ficar de olhos atentos nesse mercado nos próximos anos. O setor hoteleiro brasileiro tem chamado cada vez mais a atenção de grandes redes internacionais. Depois da retomada do turismo,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 12 trechos nacionais para emitir gastando a partir de 3.330 milhas + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Confira neste artigo, 12 dicas de trechos nacionais para você resgatar gastando a partir de 3.330 milhas + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e garanta sua próxima viagem. Trechos nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul lança nova rota entre Belo Horizonte e Santarém no Pará
A Azul anunciou o lançamento de uma nova rota entre Belo Horizonte e Santarém, no Pará, ampliando a conectividade entre as regiões Norte e Sudeste do Brasil. A operação começará em 1º de setembro e ligará o Aeroporto Internacional de Belo Horizonte (Confins) a um importante polo econômico e turístico...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Rio Grande do Sul com conforto! Veja hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 203
Momentos inesquecíveis te esperam no Rio Grande do Sul! Hoje, separamos 14 hotéis para você aproveitar com conforto e economia, com diárias a partir de R$ 203, garantindo uma hospedagem tranquila e agradável. Vamos aos detalhes. Hotéis Rio Grande do Sul A seguir você confere alguns hotéis da rede Accor...
Brazil
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Air France e TAP anunciam aumento de voos em Fortaleza
Air France e TAP vão ampliar voos em Fortaleza. O anúncio foi feito durante um evento do setor aéreo no Rio de Janeiro. As duas companhias, que já operam no Ceará, decidiram aumentar a quantidade de voos que ligam o estado diretamente à Europa. A informação foi confirmada pelo governo...
Brazil
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Aeroporto do Galeão pode ter leilão com menos concorrência
O leilão do Aeroporto do Galeão, em 30 de março de 2026, pode ter menos concorrentes do que o governo vinha projetando, após a desistência de grupos internacionais. A disputa pela concessão do Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim volta ao centro do debate porque envolve repactuação contratual, novo modelo de outorga...
Brazil
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Atlantica Hospitality International cresce e ampliará seu programa de fidelidade Let’s Atlantica
A Atlantica Hospitality International encerrou 2025 com receita de R$ 2,92 bilhões e projeta abrir 13 novos hotéis em 2026. O programa Let’s Atlantica, que atingiu 1 milhão de membros, passará por transformações para oferecer upgrades automáticos no check-in e futuras opções de resgates internacionais. A meta da companhia é...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Promoção Sorte de Gol – Cartões Visa Santander sorteiam viagens para a Copa do Mundo
A promoção Sorte de Gol dos cartões Visa Santander vai levar clientes para assistir de perto à Copa do Mundo da FIFA 2026. A campanha promocional oferece pacotes para a final e semifinal do torneio. Para concorrer os participantes precisam se cadastrar no site, realizar compras com o cartão de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 13 de março de 2026
A última edição do Radar PPV da semana chegou! Fugindo um pouco do padrão, tivemos um dia com muitas novidades para o acúmulo de pontos. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Radar PPV A Livelo está oferecendo 17.000 pontos na hora da adesão ao Clube Special. Também tivemos a Smiles oferecendo...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Shopping Smiles oferece até 17 milhas por real em lojas parceiras
A oferta no Shopping Smiles acaba hoje! Nesta campanha, é possível ganhar até 17 milhas Smiles por real gasto em parceiros selecionados. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes de como aproveitar. Promoção no Shopping Smiles Polishop O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma: 15,5 milhas – assinantes do Clube...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos internacionais a partir de 35.785 milhas LATAM Pass
Está planejando aquela viagem dos sonhos? Então está no lugar certo! No artigo de hoje, separamos alguns trechos internacionais a partir de 35.785 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira as opções a seguir e planeje sua próxima viagem. Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cartões GOL Smiles do BB com isenção de anuidade
Clientes dos cartões de crédito GOL Smiles, emitidos pelo BB, agora têm a possibilidade de zerar a anuidade automaticamente ao atingir uma meta mensal de gastos. A nova política já está em vigor e, inicialmente, será válida até setembro de 2026. Confira a seguir como funciona a regra. Como funciona...
Brazil
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Confira hotéis com piscina no interior de São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 213
Relaxe, mergulhe e se divirta bastante! No interior de São Paulo, hotéis com piscina estão com diárias a partir de R$ 213. Descubra a partir das opções que selecionamos no artigo de hoje e garanta seu momento de lazer agora mesmo. Hotéis com piscina no interior de São Paulo A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
AMBAAR Lounge promove Sunset Mineiro no BH Airport
Que tal transformar a espera do seu voo em uma experiência cultural diferenciada? Pensando nisso, a AMBAAR Lounge promove o “Sunset Mineiro” para tornar o tempo antes do embarque mais agradável no aeroporto. A ação acontece no Aeroporto de Confins, em Minas Gerais, e convida os passageiros a aproveitar o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece 17.000 pontos no 1° mês na assinatura do Clube Special
A Livelo lançou uma nova oferta para novos assinantes do Clube Livelo Special, na modalidade anual. Com essa campanha, é possível garantir 17.000 pontos logo no primeiro mês de assinatura. Confira a seguir todos os detalhes e veja como participar! Promoção Clube Livelo Special Esta promoção de assinatura do Clube...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate voos para o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 3.520 pontos Azul Fidelidade
No Alerta PPV de hoje, encontramos oportunidades de emissão para o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 3.520 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para garantir sua viagem para a Cidade Maravilhosa pagando pouco! Passagens para o Rio de Janeiro com pontos Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Assine o ALL Signature com até 10% OFF no Mês do Consumidor
Aproveite o Mês do Consumidor para garantir o seu desconto! A oferta do ALL Signature segue ativa, oferecendo até 10% OFF. Ficou interessado? Abaixo, confira todos os detalhes de como aproveitar essa economia. ALL Signature O ALL Signature é o clube de assinatura do programa de fidelidade ALL Accor. Ao...
Brazil
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Clube Smiles 1.000 oferece 18.000 milhas na adesão – milheiro a partir de R$ 10,80
O Smiles voltou a oferecer uma campanha de adesão ao Clube Smiles 1.000, concedendo 18.000 milhas logo na assinatura para novos clientes. A promoção é válida até 19 de março, e a seguir você confere todos os detalhes para participar e aproveitar a oferta. Adesão ao Clube 1.000 Smiles O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! ALL Accor oferece até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera
A promoção do ALL Accor está chegando ao fim! Nesta oferta, é possível ganhar até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera. Quer saber mais? Veja todos os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que acabe. Esfera e ALL Accor Os associados Esfera podem transferir seus pontos para o...
Brazil
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Ganhe 4% de cashback no Inter ao abastecer com Shell Box
Que tal aproveitar mais uma oportunidade para economizar no combustível? O Inter voltou a oferecer 4% de cashback em abastecimentos pagos pelo Shell Box. A seguir, confira como funciona a promoção e veja o passo a passo para aproveitar o benefício. 4% de cashback no Shell Box do Inter Quer aproveitar...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 344
Ellis Feaster features audio clips of classic radio airchecks throughout the decades — with a seemingly special concentration on the glory days of radio when it was arguably most popular in the city of New York — which includes this video of the tragedy of Jane Dornacker, who died in...
Frequent Miler
Stranded in Qatar during a missile strike, unhappy Bilt users, Capital One originating cards on Discover, and poor man’s first class (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: Stranded in Qatar during a missile strike, unhappy Bilt users, Capital One originating cards...

Reviews

Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.

The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: March 14th
Greetings from Tampa. I’m home for the weekend after spending the week in Orlando…
Your Mileage May Vary
This Might Be the Strangest Piece of Luggage We’ve Ever Seen
I’ve been traveling regularly since the early 1990s. I had my favorite piece of luggage ever, in the form of a Samsonite Silhouette EZ Cart, and man, that thing went…
Altitude Yes
Guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounges
American Airlines currently operates five Flagship Lounges, and offers several different ways to access them. The post Guide to American Airlines Flagship Lounges first appeared on Altitude Yes.
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 15 March, 2026
I’m back in Sydney after spending nearly a week at the Adelaide Festival and catching up with friends and relatives. I also got to experience the new Economy Plus seats in row 5 on a Qantas B737, with extra legroom. It’s good.  I’m now putting the final touches to my...
The Bulkhead Seat
Washington Airports Reopened Friday Night After Overheated Circuit Board Triggered Shutdown
Last night, I wrote about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halting flights at…
View from the Wing
Austin Airport Security Lines Ran Outside The Terminal — But The Real Problem Was TSA, Not The Shutdown
Security lines at Austin-Bergstrom stretched outside the terminal before dawn Friday, and plenty of travelers assumed the partial government shutdown was already disrupting screening. That wasn’t it. The real problem was a predictable surge from Spring Break and the tail end of South By Southwest colliding with slower TSA procedures...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 14, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far (other than everything going on in the world). I’m currently on my first cruise in over 20 years, and that wraps up tomorrow, so I’ll share my thoughts once off. I understand the airline and hotel industry like the back...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Resort at Kapalua Bay is Being Converted Into a St. Regis to Bring the Brand Back to Hawaii
My favorite part of the Marriott portfolio is the St. Regis brand. Marriott announced…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with a 30% discount? (Deal Ends Sunday)
Choice Hotels is offering a discount on buying points. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense for your patterns of earning and redemption. Does this new promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
The Hotel Housekeeping Habit That Drives Me Crazy Every Time
When staying in a hotel, I try to make my room feel more “homey.” I’ll unpack things immediately, keep my stuff organized instead of just throwing it all over the…
Miles To Memories
Magnifique! Why I’m Loving the Air France Card Refresh Even More Right Now
The Air France Card refresh was a net positive, but a recent experiment worked out for the best sooner than I expected.
You Are Travel
Pop that Bubbly? – World of Hyatt’s Offering Pre-Arrival In-App Upgrades & Adds-ons
tl;dr – Hyatt is sending out targeted in-app pre-arrival upgrades and add-on offers. ​While checking in on an…
Miles To Memories
Caesars Vegas CRAZY Bidding War, MGM Match Returns & Resorts World’s Bougie New ALL-INCLUSIVE!
Titans fighting it out over Caesars, Resort World brings a bougie all-inclusive, MGM status match returns & Cromwell begins to transition.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
GHA DISCOVERY Status Match Opportunity from Airline, Hotel, Cruise programs & Credit Cards
GHA DISCOVERY’s paid status match opportunity has returned for the first time in 2026. This iteration of the offer continues to be open to elite members of airline, hotel and cruise line programs as well as holders of credit cards in select regions. The offer also provides additional D$ to...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia
The Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a paved path which visitors can take to the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place, which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people. A stone archway stands at...
Economondo
Are They as Bad as I Remember? Heathrow to Beijing Daxing on a China Southern A350
Come with me as I fly China Southern for the first time in eight years on a cheap flight from London to Beijing
View from the Wing
American Airlines Closed Customer Service Counters For Good But Left The Sign Up — So Stranded Passengers Lined Up For No One [Roundup]
American Airlines shut down airport customer service counters, but at Washington National the counter and signage were still sitting there when flights were canceled — sending passengers to line up for help that no longer existed. Also a Delta passenger’s lost $9,000 watch, Finnair blowing up a Hawaii award sweet...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Passenger Goes On Wild Rampage At Dallas Love Field, Seriously Injuring Police Officer and Assaulting TSA Agents
A Southwest Airlines passenger faces the threat of being jailed for up to 20 years after he assaulted two TSA agents at Dallas Love Field Airport and seriously injured a police officer when he turned up at the security checkpoint without a valid REAL ID. US Attorney for the Northern...
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Tiny Triangle on Airplane Cabins Most Passengers Never Notice
Some people travel a lot. And I mean A LOT. They probably already know about all the “little things” about airplanes, like: Why plane windows are so small, why they’re…
Miles To Memories
(Reminder) 5% Categories & Quick Activation Links For Q1 2026
Here are the 5% Categories For 2026's 1st Quarter with easy access activation links for every major card. Double check you are all set!
View from the Wing
New Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One
Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
Live and Let’s Fly
After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline’s Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
Airline pilots live in a world defined by seniority. It determines everything: the aircraft you fly, the routes you get, your schedule, and even which holidays you miss with your family. After more than four decades in the cockpit, a new United Airlines pilot has climbed all the way to...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ham Radio Enthusiasts Land U.S. Airlines With $8 Million Bill to Fix Faulty Equipment On Boeing 787s
Ham radio enthusiasts could be partly responsible for landing U.S. airlines with an $8 million bill to fix faulty equipment on Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes after it was discovered that simple radio signals can knock out a faulty transponder on the popular widebody plane used by American, United, and Alaska...