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Black Bear Locks Itself In Tennessee Hotel Bathroom — Police Free It With A Two-By-Four
A black bear managed to lock itself inside a Tennessee hotel bathroom, leaving Gatlinburg police to crack the door open with a two-by-four and let it walk out like an embarrassed guest. The bear escaped with only one reported casualty: a $50 bathroom mirror.
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United Airlines Passenger ‘Body Slams’ His Seat For Two Hours Straight in Bizarre Video That Left Everyone Confused
A United Airlines passenger was caught on video ‘body slamming’ his seat for two hours straight on an early morning flight from Denver to Chicago O’Hare, but everyone’s a little confused as to why he was acting in such a performative manner. The man’s ‘tantrum’ was captured by a passenger...
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Emirates Boeing 777-300 Declares ‘Mayday’ For Low-Fuel in Miami After the Pilots Had to Abandon Two Landing Attempts
The pilots of an Emirates Boeing 777-300 with as many as 328 passengers on board declared a low-fuel ‘mayday’ distress signal after two attempts to land at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Sunday morning ended in failure. Emirates flight EK-213 had been in the air for more than 17 hours...
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You Can’t Play In United MileagePlus Without A Credit Card Anymore, Fortunately They’re Offering Up to 110,000 Miles Right Now
United’s big MileagePlus changes are now live, and the program is plainly moving more of its value behind a co-brand card: faster mileage-earning, cheaper United award prices, and better access to saver inventory for cardholders, while non-cardmembers earn less. United and Chase are raising the upfront incentives just as the...
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United Passenger Throws Two-Hour Recline Tantrum — Slams Seatback Into 6’7″ Man Behind Him
Reclining is allowed. Repeatedly body-slamming your seatback for two hours because the guy behind you is tall is not. That is what passengers say happened on a United flight from Denver to Chicago, while the 6'7" man behind him somehow stayed completely unbothered while a flight attendant allowed it to...
Your Mileage May Vary
Some Of The World’s Most Overrated Tourist Attractions, According To Travelers
Every traveler eventually visits that place. The attraction everyone says you absolutely HAVE to see…that winds up being crowded, overpriced, underwhelming, or just plain weird. If you travel enough, you’re…
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‘Mayday For Low Fuel’: After 17 Hours In The Air, Emirates Missed Two Miami Landings
fter more than 17 hours in the air from Dubai, Emirates flight 213 reached Miami in thunderstorms, missed one landing for windshear and poor visibility, then got sent around again when the runway was not clear. That second go-around turned “minimum fuel” into a Mayday call.
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Mountains of Luggage Pile Up at Heathrow Airport As Passengers Slam British Airways For Chaotic Response to Baggage Breakdown
Passengers have slammed British Airways and vowed never to fly with what was once the ‘world’s favorite airline’ over its chaotic response to a baggage system breakdown at its flagship hub at Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, on Friday, which is still being felt two days later. Mountains of bags have...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Itaú Unibanco e Globo exibem convocação da Seleção Brasileira ao vivo em São Paulo
Nesta segunda-feira, 18 de maio, o Itaú Unibanco, em parceria com a Globo e criação da Africa Creative, realiza uma ação inédita em telas de out of home da Eletromidia, com a transmissão ao vivo da convocação oficial da Seleção Brasileira em abrigos de ônibus em São Paulo. Pela primeira...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para a América do Norte a partir de 47.312 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Quando você escolhe enxergar além do óbvio, o mundo se abre de outra forma! Hoje, no artigo de Alerta de Passagens PPV, separamos alguns trechos para a América do Norte a partir de 47.312 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira a seguir e planeje sua próxima viagem. Passagens para a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre milhas SUMA da Air Europa com até 50% de bônus
Precisando de milhas? Até o dia 3 de junho, o programa de fidelidade SUMA, da Air Europa, está oferecendo aos seus clientes até 50% de bônus na compra de milhas. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes desta campanha. Compra de milhas SUMA da Air Europa com bônus de até 50%...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência do Inter Loop
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Inter Loop. Nesta oferta, clientes podem garantir até 110% de bônus ao transferir pontos entre os programas.Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da oferta! Azul Fidelidade e Inter Loop Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
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Transfira pontos da Esfera para o ConnectMiles e ganhe até 75% de bônus
A Esfera lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o ConnectMiles. Nesta oferta, os clientes podem receber até 75% de bônus ao transferir pontos entre os programas. A promoção é válida até 24 de maio. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da campanha! Esfera e ConnectMiles Para esta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 175.000 pontos em novas assinaturas do clube
A Livelo lançou uma nova campanha de adesão ao clube. Nesta oferta, novos assinantes podem garantir até 175.000 pontos, com condições válidas para os planos Classic, Special, Plus e Super, tanto na modalidade mensal quanto anual. A promoção fica disponível somente até amanhã, 19 de maio. Confira abaixo todas as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões internacionais a partir de 17.800 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Que tal começar a planejar a sua próxima viagem? No Alerta PPV desta segunda-feira, reunimos opções de trechos internacionais para resgate a partir de 17.800 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos a...
Brazil
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Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Reserve hotéis perto de aeroportos com diárias a partir de R$ 114
Aproveite a Mega Oferta ALL Accor para reservar hotéis próximos aos aeroportos com desconto e diárias a partir de R$ 114. Você também pode acumular até 3x mais pontos Reward. Confira todos os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos: até 30% OFF + 10% OFF do desconto para...
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LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos com parceiros
O LATAM Pass lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada para seus clientes. Nesta oferta, transferências realizadas a partir de parceiros selecionados podem render 25% de bônus em pontos no programa. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da oferta e veja como aproveitar! LATAM Pass e parceiros A bonificação está estruturada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Smiles com até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos com todos os parceiros
A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada para seus clientes. Nesta oferta, é possível garantir até 80% de bônus no envio de pontos com todos os parceiros, incluindo Livelo e Esfera. A promoção é válida somente hoje, 18 de maio. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes e veja como...
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Mercado Livre libera novos cupons com até R$ 80 de desconto!
O Mercado Livre liberou novos cupons para quem quer começar a semana economizando nas compras online. Nesta campanha, os clientes podem garantir até 25% de desconto em produtos selecionados, com abatimento de até R$ 80 no valor final da compra. Confira os detalhes da oferta e aproveite para fazer sua...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Destinos internacionais a partir de 40.300 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é viajar para o exterior gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz excelentes oportunidades para diferentes destinos internacionais. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões a partir de 40.300 milhas + taxas, com saídas de várias cidades do Brasil. Confira a lista que preparamos e aproveite!...
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O hexa vem? Semana do Milheiro – 11 a 17 de maio
O frio chegou, você não sabe se o Neymar vai para a Copa, mas uma coisa eu posso te garantir: a Semana do Milheiro aparecerá por aqui em mais um domingo. Dessa vez com uma vitória apertada, mas o que é fácil na nossa vida de milheiro? Tivemos mudanças em...
Brazil
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Resgate trechos internacionais a partir de 17.800 pontos + taxas
Em mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste domingo, trouxemos 12 dicas de trechos internacionais para resgatar gastando a partir de 17.800 pontos + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para você aproveitar e emitir sua...
Brazil
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Porto Seguro mira Miami e Nova York, mas projeto ainda levanta dúvidas
As negociações sobre voos de Porto Seguro para Miami avançaram após uma reunião envolvendo representantes da American Airlines e autoridades do turismo baiano. Apesar da repercussão, o projeto ainda não possui operação confirmada e depende de evolução comercial para sair do papel. Porto Seguro voltou a mirar o mercado internacional....
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: saiba como utilizar suas milhas de forma correta
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Viajar com milhas ainda é uma das melhores formas de economizar em viagens. No entanto, ao longo dos anos, algumas regras mudaram, e muitos viajantes ainda seguem estratégias antigas. No vídeo de hoje, nossa editora Laís Roani explica como usar suas...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Passagens pelo nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Hoje, trouxemos 12 opções de passagens nacionais para você resgatar a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas para viajar nos próximos meses. A seguir, confira os detalhes e aproveite. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas...
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Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis ibis Styles com piscina pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 139
Às vezes, tudo o que a gente precisa é de uma pausa para relaxar! Pensando nisso, selecionamos 10 hotéis ibis Styles com piscina pelo Brasil, oferecendo conforto, lazer e diárias a partir de R$ 139 na Mega Oferta ALL Accor. Veja os detalhes abaixo e programe sua próxima estada! Mega...
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みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記― ベトナム2都市の文化比較と、何もない首都の生活体験 | Tsubasaさん旅行記
これからマイルを貯め始めたい方！どのようにすればマイルが貯まるか全てわかりやすく説明しているこちらの記事を参考にしてください。 バックグラウンド 他の人（私以外のブログ読者さん）のマイル＆ポイントを実際に使ってした特典旅行の感想が聞きたい！と何人ものブログ読者さんからのリクエストで誕生した「簡単！質問に答えるだけで特典旅行の感想がシェアできる！みんなでマイル＆ポイントを使ってした特典旅行の自慢しませんか？」 記事内にある質問に答えるだけで旅行記が書けてブログでシェアできるというスタイルです。 旅行記を提供して頂いた方には私からの感謝も込め「期間限定オファーページ」で紹介リンクを優先的に使わせてもらいたいと考えています。 私が教える超わかりやすい（←自分で言っちゃったｗ）オンラインコース受講者の旅行記は赤で表示しています☟ 過去のみんなの特典旅行記： みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―マイル＆ポイントを使い気軽＆快適にアメリカ国内旅行（UKAさん） みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記 – 2,000ドルの旅行をマイル＆ポイントを使いほぼ無料に！Huskyさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記 –マイル＆ポイントを使っての特典旅行は直前予約でも可能！GOOOOさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記ー豪華Crown Plazaで過ごしたKeywestバケーション！3,000ドル分をマイル＆ポイントでカバー！Kenさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記ー技ありエアラインクレジット利用でサンフランシスコ＆サンディエゴ旅行！百人隊長さん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記ーホテルポイントの最高の使い方オールインクルーシブ！YYさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記ーマイルで毎年日本里帰り！４年間連続で国際線チケット支払ってません！Rさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記ー2018年の年末に家族5人でハワイ特典旅行！ナナさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―ロードトリップでもポイントは大活躍！百人隊長さん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―日本一時帰国とカナダ旅行一緒に満喫！UKAさん旅行記２ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―しろくまさんエアラインマイルがあれば豪華旅行が可能！ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―さちさんアニバーサリーボーナス＆ホテルプロモ活用で夏のピーク時に沖縄旅行！ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―DDさんが証明！特典旅行は超直前でも大丈夫！ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―何でも交渉可能！マイル＆ポイントに交渉術を組み合わせれば怖いものなし！べいちゅーさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―家族５人でJAL往復チケットすべてマイルでカバー！べいぽすさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―マイルのパワーを見せつけるハワイ旅行！kikiさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―これが本当のマイルで節約！ｋｋさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―クレジットカード1枚あれば特典旅行はできる！Kさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―特典旅行慣れて来ると簡単にカンクン旅行ができる！DDさん旅行記２ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―特典旅行が教えてくれた乗り継ぎの楽しみ方！べいぽすさん旅行記２ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―ANA世界一周特典旅行！百人隊長さん旅行記（サマリー、旅行記１、２，３） みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―超高級ホテルWaldorf Astoriaビバリーヒルズ無料宿泊！しろくまさん旅行記２ みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―新しいクレジットカード申請の考え方！Blueさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―ワイキキのRitz-Carlton滞在で豪華家族旅行！オレゴニアンさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―憧れのコロラドでのスキー旅行は最高級Park Hyattで！YKさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―マイルはお得！サンフランシスコ＆ハワイ旅行一気に楽しむ特典旅行！DDさん旅行記3 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―これぞマイル上級者の技！年末年始の人気観光地キーウエストも余裕で予約！UKAさん旅行記3 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―圧巻！モアイ像を近くでみる南米旅行！Royさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―新型コロナウイルスが落ち着きつつある今の旅行状況！（アメリカ⇔韓国）百人隊長さん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―マイル＆ポイントがあれば世界中どこでも行ける！アフリカにも！まりあさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―ボラボラ旅行は本当にマイル＆ポイントを使えばできる！トモ＠LAさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―コロナで強制帰国！貯めててよかったマイル＆ポイント | ABCさん旅行記 みんなのマイルを使った特典旅行記―コロナ渦中のアメリカホテルの状況...
One Mile at a Time
Book Now: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%
World of Hyatt has announced some major changes to award pricing. While the program is maintaining published award charts, these changes have the potential to be pretty brutal, especially as time goes on. Separately, Ive covered a couple of minor positive program updates, related to points sharing and early access...
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Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.5 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale, offering a 100% bonus when buying points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for as low as 0.5. cents per point (cpp). This is a limited-time sale that ends June 6, 2026. As always, this might be targeted, and sometimes members have...
View from the Wing
JetBlue Cuts Keep Spreading — Newark Crews Learned Their Flights Were Disappearing By Email [Roundup]
JetBlue cuts keep spreading, and Newark crews reportedly learned major flying reductions through a basic daily email. Plus: a tourist gets blasted across the beach at St. Maarten, Bilt cuts Rakuten transfer value for non-elites, and Ernst & Young publishes a loyalty study full of fake sources.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 2,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping: Member Appreciation Bonus
Effective through Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles by shopping — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the Member Appreciation Bonus campaign at the AAdvantage Shopping portal by spending the...
Frequent Miler
Has U.S. Bank abandoned the idea of adding transfer partners?
As was recently reported by Doctor of Credit, U.S. Bank has removed the banner promising that transfer partners would be “coming soon” from its Rewards Center. In my 2026 predictions, I said that I didn’t think U.S. Bank would actually launch transfer partners as they promised about a year ago....
One Mile at a Time
Chase Ink Premier Card $1,000 Cash Back Welcome Bonus
The Ink Business Premier Card is one of the best business credit cards out there, especially for those who make large purchases and want to earn cash back. While this is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio, it’s the only card in the collection that only accrues cash back,...
Frequent Miler
(Update) JetBlue and United Blue Sky reciprocal elite benefits go live this week
Last year, United and JetBlue announced a new partnership they’re calling “Blue Sky,” a name that’s likely raised some digital eyebrows at the social media app “Bluesky.” Reciprocal earning and redemption began late last year, and now the previously announced elite benefits are set to begin this week (they don’t appear to be...
Points With a Crew
United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Premium Economy Class Review OGG-ORD
I recently flew premium economy on the United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner OGG-ORD from Maui Hawaii to Chicago. This United Airlines Premium Plus review will talk about seats, food, amenities and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: EVA Air 777-300ER Business Class Taipei To Chicago
My 13.5-hour journey from Taipei to Chicago on EVA Air on the 777-300ER in “Royal Laurel” business class was very pleasant and the Taiwanese carrier is able to pull off something most carriers cannot: offer what is in many ways is a very “old school” product but pull it off...
Traveling For Miles
The World of Hyatt award availability calendars have a glitch
For anyone searching for World of Hyatt award availability, last year's upgrade has been a godsend as it has never been easier or quicker to find award space at any World of Hyatt property.
There is, however, one slight issue. There's a glitch in every World of Hyatt property's award calendar...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to O’Hare and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Still for the Friends
Back to O’Hare and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends It’s time to head back to Chicago O’Hare and experience the wonder of the airport when the TSA wasn’t paid, and other forces were at play. It’s also time to head to the lounge and...
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Hilton Puts Diamond Status Signs On Breakfast Tables — VIP Recognition Or Coupon Shaming?
Hilton wants Diamond breakfast guests to feel recognized, but some properties are doing it with table signs that publicly mark who is getting the elite benefit. Some guests love the VIP treatment; others feel like they’ve been labeled as coupon users before the eggs even arrive.
Frequent Miler
25% transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards from Citi ThankYou Rewards (1,000:1,250)
Through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 13, 2026, City ThankYou Rewards is offering a 25% transfer bonus when you transfer your ThankYou points to Wyndham Rewards. With this transfer bonus City Strata Elite, City Strata Premier, City Prestige, and AT&T Access More card members can transfer 1,000 City ThankYou...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 50% Bonus (0.69 Cents Each): Worth It?
Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which is among the best such promotions we’ve seen from the program. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this deal, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points. I generally recommend...
One Mile at a Time
French “Palace” Hotel Status Updates: Three Losers, Five(ish) Winners
Hotels take a lot of liberties with how they market themselves, and the categories they put themselves into (”five-star,” ”boutique,” etc.). While it has geographic limitations, arguably the most prestigious ”official” hotel distinction in the world is that of ”Palace” status in France.
One Mile at a Time
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched its latest sale on purchased points. Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer is in line with the best promotions that we see...
Live and Let’s Fly
“He Bit The Flight Attendant!” Qantas 787 Diverts To Tahiti After Passenger Meltdown
A Qantas Boeing 787-9 flying from Melbourne to Dallas diverted to Tahiti after a belligerent passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant, threatened crew, and became so disruptive that continuing the ultra-longhaul flight was no longer a reasonable option. Qantas 787 Diverts To Tahiti After Passenger Allegedly Bites Flight Attendant Qantas...
The Points of Life
Streaming Kills Sports & Travel
Disclaimer: I am currently in Dominica, country 160 on TCC and 120 on the UN list (see TPOL’s Out of the Office: Where Could I Be? & see Where I’ve Been), but had to return to the virtual cubicle to write this angry post. I travel to watch sports (see...
