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Bilt Palladium Cardholders Are Seeing $50,000 Limits — And Payments Freeing Up Credit Faster
The Bilt Palladium Card has been my primary spending card, but two rollout problems made that harder than it should have been: a lower-than-expected credit limit and slow payment holds. Now my limit has jumped to $50,000 and payments appear to be freeing up available credit much faster.
Frequent Miler
Nick’s Guest Appearance on Revolutionizing your Journey: Travel with Miles & Points: Pulling Your Kids Out of School To Travel The World
Did you know that Nick once pulled his kids out of school to travel the world? Today, Nick appeared on the BoldlyGo podcast to talk all about it with host DeAndre. You can watch the whole episode here, or click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a specific part...
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I’ve Redeemed Billions Of Miles — 7 Rules For Finding Award Flights Everyone Else Misses
Award seats are not gone, but the way most people search for them is broken. After redeeming billions of miles over more than 25 years, the rules that still work are the same ones most travelers resist: be flexible on dates, routes, gateways, programs, and prices; book the workable trip...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines is Considering Ditching its Long-Awaited Business Class Seat Meant For Transcontinental Flights
Delta Air Lines is reportedly drawing up plans to abandon its flagship lie-flat Business Class seat, which was to be featured on new Airbus A321neo narrow-body planes used to replace an ageing fleet of Boeing 757s on transcontinental flights, such as Los Angeles to New York JFK. The issue appears...
Live and Let’s Fly
Cathay Pacific Forced To Close Manila Lounge, And The Reason Looks Suspicious
Cathay Pacific has been forced to permanently close its excellent Manila lounge, and the apparent reason is not lack of demand or due to any wishes of the Hong Kong carrier. Rather, it looks like NAIA’s operator wants to push passengers into airport-operated lounges and charge airlines for the privilege....
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Door Ripped Off Boeing 787 Dreamliner at One of the World’s Most Remote Airports Leaving Engineers Flummoxed
One of the main cabin doors of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by South American airline LATAM has been ripped clean off the fuselage during a mishap at one of the most remote airports in the world… And now, engineers have to work out how they are going to fix...
TravelUpdate
Use This American Express Platinum Card Benefit Before It Goes Away For Good!
The American Expres Platinum Card is about to lose this benefit for good, so better use it now before it gets axed later this month.
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America’s Most-Hated Travel Companies In 2026
Most travelers have strong opinions about airlines, hotels, vacation rentals and rideshare companies. But which travel brands have the worst reputations overall? A newly released survey asked Americans exactly that—and…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airbus takes the A350-1000ULR into the skies for the first time
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft has concluded its first test flight successfully. The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for a three-hour and 43-minute sortie,...
TravelUpdate
Yet Another American Express Card Refresh Coming Soon?
Is yet another American Express card about to undergo a refresh, similar to some of their other card that were refreshed recently?
Frequent Miler
What are Hilton points worth? (hint: less than they used to be)
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel points, transferable points, and more. The idea is that we try to identify the point at which it is “reasonable” to get that much value or...
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American Airlines Flight Met By Hazmat After Service Dog Mess Makes Passengers Sick
An American Airlines regional jet from Nashville to Washington National was met by hazmat crews after a so-called service dog made such a mess in the cabin that passengers became sick. Genuine service animals can have accidents, but this is exactly why travelers are fed up with fake service-animal paperwork:...
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This Barclays Bonus Offer Has A Sneaky Catch
The bonus points are easy. The timing is what made me take a second look. Last year, Barclays sent me a spending offer for my Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard:…
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 3 de junho de 2026
O dia está chegando ao fim e trouxemos mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Confira nas tabelas a seguir todas as ofertas disponíveis no mundo dos pontos e milhas. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV: resgate trechos pelo Brasil a partir de R$ 182
Programando sua próxima aventura? Confira em mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV trechos para voar pelo Brasil com a LATAM, gastando a partir de R$ 182. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos: Acesse...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite os cupons desta quarta-feira para economizar nas suas compras!
Aproveite esta quarta-feira para economizar nas suas compras online! Nossa equipe reuniu os melhores cupons ativos na Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu, com descontos em diversas categorias. Confira as ofertas disponíveis e garanta preços ainda menores nos pro Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon: Mercado Livre Confira os cupons...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Itaú lança novo cartão Personnalité World Legend — vale a pena entrar nessa?
Com anuidade de R$ 4.000 por ano, o novo Itaú Personnalité The World Legend Mastercard chega ao mercado mirando os clientes de alta renda que buscam mais do que apenas acúmulo de pontos. O cartão reúne benefícios voltados a viagens, gastronomia e hotelaria de luxo, posicionando-se entre os produtos mais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Clube Smiles 2.000 oferece 22.000 milhas na adesão
Chegou o último dia para aproveitar a oferta de adesão ao Clube Smiles 2.000. Nesta campanha, novos assinantes podem receber 22.000 milhas bônus ao entrar no clube, conforme as regras da promoção. Confira os detalhes e veja se a oportunidade faz sentido para você. Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Universal confirma nome oficial do seu 1º parque na Europa
A Universal Studios acaba de revelar o nome do seu novo parque temático no Reino Unido, o Universal United Kingdom Resort. A inauguração do novo parque está prevista para 2031 na cidade de Bedford, Localização Situada a 140 km de Londres, a cidade de Bedford foi o local escolhido para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 340% de bônus na compra de pontos
Quer aumentar seu saldo de pontos no Azul Fidelidade? O programa lançou uma nova campanha de compra de pontos para assinantes do Clube Azul, oferecendo até 340% de bônus, conforme o tempo de permanência no clube. Confira os principais detalhes da oferta e veja se ela pode ser uma boa...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Promo Aniversario LEVEL, América desde 139€ por Trayecto
Aprovecha la promo aniversario de los 9 años de LEVEL y vuela a América a partir de 139€
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece seis produtos no Meu Resgate Favorito – incluindo smart TV!
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de lançar uma nova edição da sua promoção Meu Resgate Favorito. Desta vez, é possível resgatar smart TV, Echo Pop, tênis e mais! Essa promoção costuma acabar rápido, então aproveite. Meu Resgate Favorito No Shopping Azul, você pode trocar seus pontos por produtos, ingressos, gift cards,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Resgate passagens para a América Central e do Norte a partir de 32.395 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Programando sua próxima viagem internacional? Neste artigo, trouxemos dicas de passagens para a América Central e do Norte para você resgatar gastando a partir de 32.395 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass, siga estes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Azul pelo Mundo tem voos para Lisboa a partir de 74 mil pontos
Que tal planejar uma viagem para a Europa gastando menos pontos? No Alerta PPV de hoje, selecionamos boas oportunidades no Azul pelo Mundo para Lisboa, com emissões a partir de 74.000 pontos + taxas, voando com a TAAG. Confira a disponibilidade que encontramos e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor: hotéis perto da praia a partir de R$ 228
Aproveite hotéis perto da praia com muito conforto, pagando pouco pela hospedagem com a Mega Oferta ALL Accor. Neste artigo, selecionamos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 228 para quem busca conforto e economia durante a viagem. Confira os destaques e aproveite as tarifas promocionais. Mega Oferta ALL Accor...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Angra dos Reis começa a cobrar taxa de turismo; veja quem precisa pagar e os valores
O município de Angra dos Reis (RJ) iniciou a cobrança da Taxa de Turismo Sustentável (TTS) voltada para visitantes que pernoitam na cidade ou realizam passeios de um dia. Os valores variam entre R$ 24,80 para day-use e R$ 50 para estadias de até 30 dias.  A prefeitura de Angra...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Azul com até 50% de desconto – bônus exclusivo pelo app
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha para quem deseja entrar no clube pagando menos. Nesta oferta, é possível garantir até 50% de desconto nos planos anuais do Clube Azul ou até 30% de desconto nos planos mensais durante os três primeiros meses. Além disso, se você assinar diretamente pelo...
Germany
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50.000 Membership Rewards Punkte mit der American Express Business Gold Card – Geringerer Umsatz!
American Express Business Gold Card mit vielen Membership Rewards Punkten … UPDATE: Die Karte hat nun einen Bonus…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Iberia passa a atender dois destinos no México
A Iberia iniciou os voos entre Madri e Monterrey, seu segundo destino no México, com três frequências semanais operadas por Airbus A330-200. A Iberia realizou nesta semana o voo inaugural de sua nova rota entre Madri e Monterrey, ampliando sua presença no mercado mexicano e adicionando mais um destino à...
Germany
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Lufthansa Group macht Flex Tarif wieder flexibel
Die Gebühren im Flex Tarif sind wieder gefallen … Anfang April hat man bei Lufthansa Group auf ausgewählten…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Madri para Shanghai voando Iberia e Finnair em executiva
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos continuar a falar sobre uma sequência de emissões que realizei, sendo neste post para uma viagem de Madri para Shanghai, via Helsinki (MAD-HEL-PVG), para dois passageiros, em classe executiva, voando com a Iberia e Finnair utilizando milhas do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Por tempo limitado! Revolut oferece 5.000 pontos bônus para novos usuários
A Revolut ativou uma nova promoção com um bônus bem interessante para novos usuários. A fintech está oferecendo 5.000 pontos de boas-vindas para novos clientes ao atingir um gasto de apenas R$ 150! Veja abaixo como fazer para ganhar seus RevPoints. Colocando na ponta do lápis, isso representa 172 pontos por...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira emissões internacionais a partir de 25.500 milhas Smiles
Se o plano é viajar para o exterior gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz ótimas oportunidades para aproveitar. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões internacionais a partir de 25.500 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil para diversos destinos ao redor do mundo. Confira...
Germany
PointsMag
Lufthansa senkt Stornogebühren: Das ändert sich auch für Miles & More Prämienflüge
Die Lufthansa Group nimmt ihre umstrittenen Stornogebühren auf Langstrecken wieder zurück. Für dich als Meilensammler ist vor allem…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Receba até R$ 7 de desconto ao abastecer com cupom Shell Box
Se é quarta-feira, é dia de economizar no posto! O cupom SVPDAY está de volta ao Shell Box, garantindo mais uma oportunidade para reduzir os gastos com combustível. Nesta campanha, os clientes recebem R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, com limite de até R$ 7 OFF, ao abastecer com combustíveis...
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PointsMag
Marriott Bonvoy im Sommer 2026: bis zu 10.000 Bonuspunkte und fünf Reiseideen
Bis zu 10.000 Bonuspunkte pro Aufenthalt: Marriott Bonvoy legt für den Sommer 2026 ein Angebot auf, das sich…
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Lufthansa, Swiss und Austrian, Anpassungen Winterflugplan 2026/2027 im Überblick
Die Lufthansa Group hat innerhalb weniger Tage gleich drei Anpassungen am Winterflugplan 2026/2027 angekündigt. Lufthansa, Swiss und Austrian Airlines verschieben Frequenzen, tauschen Flugzeugtypen und stellen einzelne Strecken um. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Nordamerika und Asien, betroffen sind die Drehkreuze Frankfurt, München, Zürich und Wien. Die Umstellung erfolgt dann am 25. Oktober...
Frequent Miler
Hotels.com Amex Offer for prepaid hotels: Get 10% back on up to $1K spend; stack with other Amex Offer
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer for Hotels.com that’s giving 10% back on up to $1,000 spent on prepaid stays. The Deal Get 10% back as a statement credit on prepaid hotel bookings at Hotels.com with a targeted Amex Offer. Key Terms Expires August 31, 2026. Limit of $100 in...
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First Impressions of Air Canada A321XLR cabin and seat features
I have just attended an Air Canada media event where I had the opportunity to check out the brand-new A321XLR…

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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Corporate affairs head demonstrates double standards on social media
This story was reported by Hannah Wootton, in the AFR. As you will see, there are now deleted posts involved, making this difficult to verify independently. However, the AFR is a journal of record and demonstrates traditional journalistic ethics, so I am inclined to trust their reporting. Since he’s Virgin...
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UK Plans A Disruptive Passenger Blacklist — One Airline’s Ban Could Follow You Everywhere
The UK is developing a disruptive passenger blacklist that could let one airline’s ban follow a traveler across other carriers. That may sound appealing when someone assaults crew or forces a diversion, but without clear standards, due process, fixed limits, and meaningful appeal rights, it risks turning airline customer-service disputes...
One Mile at a Time
Oneworld & Taj InnerCircle NeuPass Launch Cool Loyalty Partnership
The oneworld alliance has just announced a first-of-its-kind loyalty partnership with a hotel brand, which is pretty cool. While the brand is pretty niche (at least on a global basis), it’s cool to see the concept behind this.
Miles To Memories
MGM Sale Shock & The Billionaire Era of Las Vegas + Rio’s Questionable Buffet!
MGM and Caesars are selling and a new era of Vegas is about to begin plus Rio's terrible Hyatt buffet and Vanderpump is finally here.
View from the Wing
American Airlines And Alaska Elites Now Get Hotel Status And Discounts At Taj, The Pierre And 630 Hotels
oneworld elites are getting a new hotel benefit: discounts and status across Taj, The Pierre, St. James Court, Vivanta, Ginger and more than 600 other Indian Hotels Company properties. For American and Alaska elites, this turns airline status into hotel savings and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass status — while top...
Frequent Miler
Eat out, earn more: Guide to card-linked dining programs for airlines, hotels & more
One of the ways to earn points, miles and/or cashback on your everyday spend is to link your payment card(s) to dining programs that offer rewards. When paying for meals at participating restaurants with one of those linked cards, you earn bonus rewards through that dining program. Once you’ve registered...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta’s Ambitious Plan to Dominate Los Angeles Raises Big Questions
Delta Air Lines is making it increasingly clear that Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)…
One Mile at a Time
Delta Wants To Dominate LAX, With “Once In A Generation” Opportunity
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is unique in that it’s an airport where American, Delta, and United, all have a hub. Its the only airport in the country where that’s the case. Over the years, weve seen the airlines take turns trying to beat out the competition, only to hemorrhage...
Your Mileage May Vary
Don’t Make This Mistake If You Volunteer to Give Up Your Seat
Giving up your seat on an overbooked flight can be an easy way to make a few hundred dollars. But only if you do it exactly right. Airlines are well…
Frequent Miler
AARP/Expedia: Book $500+ hotel stay or car rental & get $50 gift card free
AARP’s travel portal which is powered by Expedia is offering a $50 gift card free when booking a $500+ hotel stay or car rental. The Deal Get a $50 multi-brand gift card free when booking a $500+ hotel stay or car rental through AARP’s travel portal. Direct link to offer....
View from the Wing
Delta Has An Internal Plan To Win Los Angeles — And A Rare Opening Before American And United Can Respond
Delta sees Los Angeles as a rare chance to break a long-running three-way fight with American and United, and internal plans point to a bigger push at LAX while its rivals are constrained. American has pulled back, United’s facilities are limited, smaller carriers have shrunk, and Delta wants to turn...
Eye of the Flyer
American Suspends Six Routes — Four of Them Out of LAX
American just hit pause on six routes, and LAX flyers are taking most of the hit. Here's which nonstops are disappearing this summer, why, and what to do if you're booked on one.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Korean Air Plan Codeshare Partnership: A Delta Betrayal?
I must say, I’m a bit surprised that Delta didn’t compel Korean Air not to go in this direction, given competitive dynamics…
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Making Several Negative Changes to Awards & Saver Fares
Atmos Rewards is making a few changes that include higher fees on partner award tickets and reduced earning on Saver fares.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 15,000 Bonus Wyndham Rewards Points This Summer…
You can earn up to 15,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points this summer when you complete a qualified stay at any of your choice of 8,414 participating hotel and resort properties worldwide through Wednesday, September 30, 2026; and you can earn up to 30,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points if you are...
Frequent Miler
Earn 10X Wyndham points on Applebee’s deliveries + 2,500 bonus points on first order
Wyndham Rewards and Applebee’s have teamed up to offer Wyndham points and free delivery when ordering Applebee’s while staying at a Wyndham property. In addition to earning points on all eligible orders, you’ll also earn 2,500 bonus points on your first order. The Deals Earn 10X Wyndham points on Applebee’s...
One Mile at a Time
Best Credit Cards Right Now: 6 Cards I Actually Spend On
I have roughly two dozen credit cards (as one does), though only a handful actually see meaningful spending each month. Some sit in a drawer purely for the ongoing perks and statement credits that justify their annual fees, while others rotate through my wallet because they earn the best return...
View from the Wing
FAA Wants To Centrally Plan Airline Competition — Starting With Spirit’s $87 Million LaGuardia Slots
The FAA says Spirit’s valuable LaGuardia slots should go to a low-cost airline or be retired entirely, not simply sold to whoever values them most. That is the same central-planning impulse airline regulators keep falling into: trying to engineer competition from Washington instead of using prices to allocate scarce airport...
Your Mileage May Vary
Hilton Brings Back More Nights, More Points For Summer 2026
Hilton Honors has launched its new summer promotion, and this time it’s bringing back another familiar name: More Nights, More Points. That follows the Points Unlimited promotion Hilton offered earlier…
Miles To Memories
TSA Is Testing Remote Security Screening
The TSA has officially launched a new pilot program that allows some travelers to complete airport security screening before they even arrive at Boston Logan International Airport.
View from the Wing
Don’t Sleep On The Chase 100,000 Point Ink Business Preferred Bonus
Chase has brought back a 100,000-point bonus on the Ink Business Preferred, giving small-business owners and those of you with a side hustle one of the strongest bank card offers available right now. The card’s $95 annual fee is low for a bonus this large, and the points can be...
Points Miles and Bling
What $15 Billion in Unused Points Says About Loyalty Programs
A new study by Scene+ and Bond Brand Loyalty produced quite interesting results, almost in contradiction to what we in…
Frequent Miler
Get waived purchase fees on cards from MastercardGiftCard, VanillaGift, TheGiftCardShop, & AmexGiftCard
No sooner did the graduation-related waived purchase fee promotions end at MastercardGiftCard.com, VanillaGift.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, and AmexGiftCard.com, than new ones began that are all Father’s Day related. The Deals Incomm-run sites are offering the following deals: MastercardGiftCard.com – Get 100% off purchase fees of Mastercard gift cards with promo code DAD26...
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Marriott to Open Its First ‘All-Electric’ Hotel, And The Location Probably Isn’t a Surprise
​tl;dr – Are you thinking ‘green’? ​Later this year, Marriott will welcome The Sugar House Hotel to its…