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Passengers Take Selfies, Evacuate Swiss Flight With Bags In Hand After Engine Failure
A Swiss flight bound for Zurich suffered an engine failure during takeoff in Delhi, forcing the crew to reject the departure, stop on the runway, and evacuate 228 passengers and four infants. As smoke poured from the aircraft, passengers still grabbed their bags, filmed the scene, and paused for selfies...
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Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé Finally Opens in One of Africa’s Tallest Skyscrapers
tl;dr – After several delays, the property has finally opened its doors. Last July, I wrote about Hilton’s…
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Air France augmente ses prix puis les salaires de ses pilotes
Il y a des informations qui tombent au mauvais moment. Celle révélée par Challenges, une exclusivité signée par une consœur Claire Bouleau, appartient clairement à cette catégorie. Selon le média, les pilotes d’Air France ont obtenu, mi-avril, plusieurs avancées salariales dans le cadre de leurs négociations annuelles obligatoires. Un accord...
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40.000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonuspunkte für Homes&Villas Anmietung (für Statuskunden)
Mit einer Anmietung viele Marriott Bonvoy Bonuspunkte sammeln … Marriott Bonvoy hat für den Apartmentvermittler Homes&Villas die nächste…
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Código Descuento Assist 365: 70% OFF en Seguros de Viajes
Aprovecha este codigo de descuento de Assist 365 y ahorra hasta un 70% en tus seguros de viaje.
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Hyatt新特典チャート導入は5/20 & カテゴリ―Update
サマリー 2026年5月20日8:00 am (中西部時間)=日本時間5月21日10pmにカテゴリ―がアップデートされ、各カテゴリ―5段階制の実質Dynamic pricing特典チャートが導入 カテゴリ―Update 毎年過去のRateデータを使いホテルのカテゴリ―が適正か分析され、カテゴリ―Updateが実施されます。単純にホテルの値段が高くなるとカテゴリ―が上がるというのが今までのセオリーでした。 しかし、2026年は新しい特典チャートが導入される関係で今のカテゴリ―Keepだったとしても全てホテルで必要ポイント数が多くなる改悪なのです。なので、さらにカテゴリ―が上がる=メチャ改悪!なんです。 今までのHyattならHyattメンバーのことを考えて一気に改悪はしなかったので、正直今回もカテゴリ―Updateはそこまでひどくないだろう。と思っていましたし、願っていました。むしろ新しい特典チャート導入するんだからほとんどのホテルのカテゴリを1つ下げても今までと同じかそれ以上ポイントが必要となるので、それでもHyattに有利になる。 ま、私の考えが甘かったです。今まで知っているHyattの何かがすでに変わっている。そう感じさせる発表だと思います。今回のUpdateを詳しく数値で分析しているブログもあるので、数字が好きな人はそちらのブログを読んでみてください。当ブログでは私にとって関係があるホテルにFocusして話をしていきます。 HyattのカテゴリUpdateのニュースはこちら   日本Hyatt カテゴリが下がったホテルはありません。GH東京はAndazやPark Hyattより明らかに値段が安いのに同じカテゴリ8でKeepです。意味不明です。こちらがカテゴリ変わるホテル↓ 日本への旅行が人気という確固たる証拠なんだと思います。HR東京ベイは不便な立地でも上がるのは正直謎です。成田から特別アクセスがいいわけでもないですし。 キャプション難波も上がってしまいましたね。カテゴリ―3だと5/20以降は8,000-20,000ポイントです。8,000なら全然いいけど、20,000とか15,000以上だと他のビジネスホテルでいいんじゃない?と感じます。   アメリカHyatt 私はテキサスに住んでいてシアトルに年数回出張があります。HR DFWが上がるのはどうなんでしょうね。ターミナル直結ではないし古いのにカテゴリー4か~というのが率直な感想。それならGH DFWに泊まるよね!ってなるので4は間違いだと思います。 HR Seattleも夏は確かにカテゴリ―5でいいだろうけど、オフシーズンのことを考えると??となります。最低でも15,000ポイント、最高で35,000ポイントです。正気ですかHyatt? NYCは評判がいい所がカテゴリ上がるようですね。特にBeemanとAndaz 5th ave。ここはNYCに旅行したら泊まってみようかなーと思っていたホテルでした。   “Loyalty” programとは何なのか? うちのホテルグループをいつも使ってくれたら特典などあげますよーだからぜひうちのホテル泊まってください! 宿泊数が異なるメンバーを差別化するためにステータスなどを導入して、サービスの差別化を図ってきたホテルグループ。 それなのに一気にこんなに変更&改悪してLoyaltyとは何なのか?と疑問を持たなくてはいけない状況になっています。上場企業は株主にリターンを出さないといけないので必然的にお金を追い求めるしかないのは理解していますが、それにしても残念だ。 こんなに面白いLoyalty programを長年かけて作っておいて、もうどのホテルでもそんなに大差ない状況をMarriott, Hilton, IHG, そしてHyattは作ろうとしている。そうなってくると振り出しに戻るんじゃないでしょうか?もうどのホテルでもいいよ。その時に立地が自分にとって便利、クーポンなどがあるホテルにする。そんなユーザーが増えてくるのではないかと思います。 The post Hyatt新特典チャート導入は5/20 & カテゴリ―Update first appeared on アメリカ在住陸マイラー.
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Noites Status no ALL Signature
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Você sabia que agora o ALL Signature oferece Noites Status? Com elas, associados aceleram o avanço de categoria no ALL Accor. Vem conferir o vídeo de hoje da nossa editora Laís Roani, em que ela conta todos os detalhes. Noites Status...
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Tráfego aéreo no Brasil bate recorde de crescimento
O Brasil impulsiona a expansão do tráfego aéreo doméstico na América Latina, com 18 meses consecutivos de crescimento. Em fevereiro de 2026, o país registrou 10,5 milhões de passageiros, marcando um aumento de 9,9% em relação ao mesmo período do ano anterior. Fevereiro de 2026 consolidou uma tendência positiva no...
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Resgate passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Confira 12 dicas de passagens nacionais para você resgatar gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas para viajar nos próximos meses. A seguir, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela,...
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40% BONUS bei British Executive Club Avios Sale
Mit British Airways Executive Club Avios kaufen … Es gibt wieder mal einen 40% Bonus bei British Airways…
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Mystery BONUS bei Marriott Bonvoy Punktesale
Bei Marriott Bonvoy Punkte mit Bonus kaufen … Marriott Bonvoy hat wieder einen Punktesale aufgelegt. Derzeit gibt es…
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World of Hyatt macht 112 Hotels bei Punkteeinlösungen teurer
Die Anpassungen der World of Hyatt Kategorien … Mit 20.05. ändert World of Hyatt die Punktetabelle für die…
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Floripa Airport Shop é a aposta digital do Aeroporto de Florianópolis
O Aeroporto Internacional de Florianópolis deu mais um passo na digitalização da experiência do passageiro com o lançamento do Floripa Airport Shop, uma plataforma que reúne serviços, lojas e alimentação em um único ambiente online. A proposta do Floripa Airport Shop é simples: facilitar a rotina de quem passa pelo...
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Confira os produtos mais vendidos nos nossos grupos nesta semana!
O final do mês já está próximo mas nossos grupos continuam a todo vapor! Confira aqui os produtos mais vendidos em nossos grupos nesta semana, tanto na Amazon quanto no Mercado Livre. Veja abaixo a lista com os produtos. Amazon Confira os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon: Mercado Livre Confira...
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Ein Blick in die neue Cathay Pacific First Lounge in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific hat die The Wing First Lounge renoviert … Gute Lounges gehörten eigentlich zu Cathay Pacific. Die…
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Bate-papo PPV! Entre para o grupo grátis e troque dicas sobre viagens, milhas e mais
Entre para o bate-papo PPV, um grupo 100% grátis feito para você trocar dicas e estratégias sobre milhas, pontos e viagens. A seguir, confira os detalhes e venha fazer parte desse grupo. Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de bate-papo, é muito fácil: basta acessar um dos links...
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Visto para a Índia agora dura 10 anos para brasileiros
Brasil e Índia oficializaram acordo de reciprocidade que estende a validade dos vistos de visitante para 10 anos. A novidade simplifica o planejamento de viagens e reduz a burocracia consular para turistas e empresários brasileiros. Os governos do Brasil e da Índia acertaram um acordo diplomático que afeta diretamente quem...
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Hotéis Mercure pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 227
Aproveite os hotéis Mercure espalhados pelo Brasil com seus ótimos preços. No artigo de hoje, separamos uma seleção com diárias a partir de R$ 227 para você conferir. Veja todos os detalhes a seguir e aproveite! Hotéis Mercure pelo Brasil Estes são alguns dos hotéis da rede Accor no Brasil....
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Porto Alegre terá obras emergenciais para proteger o Aeroporto Salgado Filho de enchentes
A Prefeitura de Porto Alegre anunciou a execução imediata de obras de proteção contra cheias na Zona Norte da cidade. Com investimento de R$ 30 milhões, a iniciativa visa proteger a região dos pôlderes 7 e 8 e, diretamente, o Aeroporto Internacional Salgado Filho, de novas enchentes, antecipando ações antes...
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Spa do Vinho em Mendoza! Wyndham aposta em novo hotel de luxo em vinícola
O Spa do Vinho em Mendoza promete elevar o enoturismo argentino a um novo patamar, com a rede Wyndham apostando em um hotel de luxo integrado a uma vinícola em funcionamento, combinando hospitalidade, bem-estar e experiências exclusivas em meio aos vinhedos. A rede Wyndham Hotels & Resorts anunciou o desenvolvimento...
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GOL lança rota internacional de Porto Alegre para Punta del Este
A GOL acaba de anunciar uma nova rota internacional saindo de Porto Alegre com destino a Punta del Este, um dos balneários mais badalados da América do Sul. A operação sazonal conecta o Aeroporto Salgado Filho diretamente ao Uruguai a partir de dezembro de 2026, trazendo uma novidade especialmente bem-vinda...
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 24 de abril de 2026
A última edição do Radar PPV da semana está no ar! Seguindo o padrão, tivemos um dia mais tranquilo que os demais. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está com 8 promoções, em que oferece até 25 pontos por real. Além disso, oferece até 20% OFF no resgate de passagens nacionais...
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Últimas horas! Receba até 17 milhas por real gasto no Shopping Smiles
Hoje termina a promoção da Smiles em comemoração ao Dia das Mães, em que oferece até 17 milhas por real gasto em compras online no shopping. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. Promoção no Shopping Smiles Polishop O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma: 15,5 milhas...
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Grupo de Promoções PPV: ofertas de desconto, acúmulo de milhas e mais!
No Grupo de Promoções do Pontos Pra Voar, você recebe promoções selecionadas sobre oportunidades de acúmulo de milhas e pontos, desconto de produtos, cashback e mais! Além disso, você pode tirar dúvidas sempre que precisar. Tudo isso pagando o equivalente a R$ 19,62/mês no plano anual à vista. Grupo de...
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Alerta PPV! LATAM com voos nacionais a partir de R$ 136
Hoje tem Alerta PPV da LATAM com passagens nacionais saindo por apenas R$ 136. Veja os destinos disponíveis, confira as condições e aproveite enquanto ainda há disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos: Acesse a página da campanha clicando aqui. Escolha o...
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AstroPay vale a pena para viagens internacionais? O que considerar
Viajar para fora do país vai muito além de escolher passagem e hotel. A forma como você paga as despesas também pesa, e bastante, no custo total. É aí que entram alternativas como a AstroPay, que prometem simplificar esse processo. Mas será que faz sentido usar? IOF zero chama atenção...
One Mile at a Time
Are Carry-On Rules Always Enforced For First & Business Class Passengers?
I’ve written in the past about the pros and cons of traveling with carry-ons vs. checked bags, and I’ve also written about how to avoid gate checking bags. An OMAAT reader asked me a question along the lines of this topic, which I haven’t addressed before. I’m sure he’d appreciate...
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SWISS Flight LX147 Rejects Takeoff At Delhi After Engine Failure, Emergency Evacuation Follows
SWISS's A330-300 operating Delhi - Zurich had an aborted take off last night, which led to fire tenders being rushed and an emergency evacuation as well.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 3 transfer bonuses, several increased welcome offers, Wyndham points sale, & 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 lots of deals ending this week as Thursday is the last day of the month, so the bulk of them expire that day. Among...
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Aeroplan Updating Award Chart As Of June 2026: It’s A Devaluation, Mostly
Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there for redeeming points, thanks to the huge number of airline partners the program has, the reasonable award pricing, and the ability to add stopovers for 5,000 points.
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Which Marriott credit card is the best? (New Higher Offers – Up to 5 Free Nights)
There are 5 different Marriott credit cards - each with their own set of perks and benefits. Let's take a look at the pros and cons and decide which Marriott card is best
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What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 350
I took the following photograph as I walked through a parking lot of a hotel property at which I was staying. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: April 25th
Greetings from Tampa! I spent some time in Las Vegas and Dallas this week.…
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American Airlines will grade flight attendants, Frontier sues American for collision, and United’s CEO is in talks about asset acquisition (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: American Airlines will grade flight attendants, Frontier sues American for collision, and United’s CEO...
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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th April)
It’s the end of another week as we head towards the end of April. And with my brain still full of seats, IFE and components, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Thinking Coffee (a V60 Pour-over) at 200 Degrees Coffee, Birmingham. And yes, that’s not...
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Airlines Are A Terrible Business — Here’s How I’d Lose Less Money Starting One
Airlines are such a bad business that the smartest startup strategy is probably not building the most beautiful premium carrier, but finding a way to lose less money than everyone else. If I had to start one anyway, I would skip the glamorous dream model and focus on underserved leisure...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 25, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up a trip to Asia. Sorry, I had intended to write more about it “live,” though there was a lot of news this week, so I didn’t get around to it, especially since I was trying to...
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This Is Why You Should Always Check Your Hotel Bill
I don't always check my hotel bills, but this time I noticed an incorrect charge that could have cost me over $200. Find out how I ...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 26 April, 2026
I’m still in London, but will be departing soon. It’s really begun to warm up now, just in time for the London Marathon today. Not that I’m a participant. In fact, the only reason I know is because of its effects on public transport. And there seem to be a...
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American Retired 40% Of Its Long Haul Planes During Covid — Many Are Now Headed To A New Airline
American Airlines retired roughly 40% of its long-haul-capable fleet during the pandemic, betting travel would stay weak and replacements would arrive when needed. Now some of those supposedly obsolete widebodies are heading to a new airline in Vietnam, a reminder that the planes still had life left — and that...
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I Have Walked To and From These 5 Airports — and You Can Too
I have walked to and from these 5 airports — as well as more airports that I have not documented — and you can walk as well if you choose to do so. Airports seem to be designed to be complex and confusing; and — more often than not — they...
Miles To Memories
Bring On the Lousy Airport Lounges
It's natural to quickly move past lousy airport lounges, but I choose to embrace them. Here's why I want - and maybe need - to visit them.
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Why I’ll Gladly Return To The Dupont Circle Hotel In Washington
After years of rotating through Washington hotels, I finally tried the Dupont Circle Hotel and came away more impressed than I expected. It is not one of the city’s true luxury flagships, but the combination of a large suite upgrade, polished service, strong food and beverage, and a prime Dupont...
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Delta Says No To “Business Class Plus” And That’s A Smart Move
Airlines keep finding new ways to carve up premium cabins. Delta, at least for now, is not playing that game. I think that could give it a strong competitive advantage in the years ahead. Winning Strategy? Delta Says No To “Business Class Plus” Delta Air Lines has confirmed it has...
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The Best Economy Legroom Ever (on an LCC!?!): Tokyo to Seoul on an Air Premia Boeing 787
Flying on an Air Premia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Incheon
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Amex Blue Cash Preferred®: 6% Cash Back on Groceries, 3% on Gas, Streaming Credits, and More
The American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card is one of the strongest everyday cash back cards, especially for households that spend heavily at traditional supermarkets. With 6% cash back on U.S. supermarket purchases, 6% on select streaming subscriptions, 3% on gas and transit, and a $0 intro annual fee, the...
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Brand New United Airlines 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Diversion After Worrying Electrical Smell Fills Cabin
A brand new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the carrier’s next-generation Polaris Business Class cabin was forced to make an emergency diversion on Friday after a worrying electrical smell started to fill the cabin shortly after takeoff from Singapore. The aircraft was delivered to United at the start of...
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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 ...
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Lufthansa launches its first retrofitted Airbus A380 with VantageXL seating
From announcement to deployment, Lufthansa has been quick to get its first Airbus A380 with new business class seating out into the field. Dubbed Premium XXL, Lufthansa has been working with its partners to retrofit a completely new business class seat for the largest aircraft in its fleet – the...
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What’s So Special About This California Icon?
So many amazing places to visit in California, so little time. Move this iconic destination to the top of your list and enjoy history, architecture, and grand living all in one spot.
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Passenger Got Revenge After a Man Took His Legroom—People Say He Went Too Far
When one traveler took more than his share of space, another passenger responded—and the internet had opinions. Travel friends, I have to be honest—a part of me loves a good…
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It gets worse. Hyatt changes award rates on 136 hotels and 112 are more expensive. ( Book by May 20th )
Hyatt changes award rates on a ton of hotels