View from the Wing
Airline Passenger Blacklists Won’t Stop Bad Behavior — The Real Fix Starts Before Boarding
A shared passenger blacklist sounds like a tough answer to bad behavior in the cabin, but it is the wrong tool for a rare and messy problem. Reported incidents are up, but much of the real fix happens before the aircraft door closes: better gate staffing to keep impaired or...
Frequent Miler
The clock ticks for semi-annual credits, Citi cancels more than Custom Cash, cards for domestic travel and more (Week in Review)
For the past few weeks, expiring credit card credits (particularly hotel credits) have been on my mind almost non-stop. With about three weeks left to go in the first half of the year, I still have yet to use the following: Use by June 30, 2026: Amex Fine Hotels +...
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One Mile at a Time
New Singapore Airlines Policy: Cheap Business Class Passengers To The Back!
Over the years, we’ve seen airlines update their premium cabin seat assignment policies. Sometimes the idea is to save some seats for top tier elite members, while other times the idea is to monetize seat selection.
One Mile at a Time
Brand New Lufthansa Boeing 787 Suffers Gear Collapse At Frankfurt Airport Gate
While it remains to be seen what caused this, it doesn’t look great, especially for a brand new aircraft…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passenger Lunges Over The Seat And Attacks Man In The Row Ahead
An American Airlines passenger says the woman seated behind him became erratic during descent, lunged over his seat, and slammed him into the cabin wall hard enough to knock off his glasses and possibly leave him unconscious. He is suing the alleged attacker directly, not American, while a related federal...
The Bulkhead Seat
Iberia Airbus A350 Damaged During Water Cannon Salute After Inaugural Flight in Ecuador
An Iberia Airbus A350 was involved in an unusual ground incident at Guayaquil’s José…
Your Mileage May Vary
These American Phrases Drive People From Other Countries Crazy
Americans have a lot of unique expressions. Some become surprisingly popular overseas. Others leave people scratching their heads, wondering why we say them at all. And then there are the…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Most Common Reason TSA Pulls Bags For Extra Screening
There’s nothing quite like that moment. You make it through the scanner without a problem. Your coat is back on. Your pockets are empty. Then your carry-on comes through the…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Controversy: Respecting the Flag of the United States of America
Respecting the flag of the United States of America was the focus of a controversy at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio prior to the start of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals last night on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, when only two members of the San Antonio Spurs...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines A321XLR Business Class
I flew a brand new American Airlines A321XLR from Los Angeles to New York in Flagship Business Class and enjoyed the sleek new cabin and individual seat. It’s not a perfect business class seat, but it is a big upgrade from the A321T seat we’ve seen for so many years...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Iberia Airbus A350 Grounded in Ecuador After Celebratory Water Salute Goes Horribly Wrong
An Airbus A350-900 belonging to Spanish flag carrier Iberia has been grounded in Guayaquil, Ecuador, after a water cannon salute went horribly wrong on Thursday when the swooping wing tip of the multi-million-dollar jet collided with an airport fire truck. The incident occurred as the A350 was preparing for departure...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Delta One to Europe For as Few as 97,700 SkyMiles One Way.
You could travel as a passenger seated in the Delta One premium cabin to Europe for as few as 97,000 SkyMiles one way during the summer of 2026 — if you act fast, as the deal was still available at the time this article was written, as members of Thrifty...
One Mile at a Time
Amex No Annual Fee Business Card That Earns Points: The Overlooked Benefit
The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express (learn more) is one of Amex’s most lucrative and overlooked business cards. The card has no annual fee (Rates & Fees), and earns 2x Membership Rewards points on the first $50,000 spent every calendar year (and then 1x points), making it...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Morro do Careca vai ganhar complexo turístico com Skyglass em Balneário Camboriú
O Morro do Careca, em Balneário Camboriú, vai ganhar um complexo turístico com Skyglass para impulsionar o já popular turismo na região. Uma das paisagens mais conhecidas da cidade vai passar por mudanças nos próximos anos. O local, famoso pela vista a cerca de 100 metros de altura e pelos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novas tendências do turismo nacional e internacional entre os paulistas
As novas tendências do turismo nacional e internacional entre os paulistas destacam um novo comportamento com maior diversificação de escolhas, incluindo tanto destinos já tradicionais como também novos. Enquanto destinos clássicos no exterior, como Caribe, Miami, Itália e Espanha, seguem entre os mais desejados, cidades e regiões brasileiras ganham espaço...
Germany
Svenblogt
Hawaiian Airlines: Gratis-Mahlzeiten in der Economy fallen weg
Auf den Flügen zwischen Hawaii und dem US-Festland gehörte die warme Mahlzeit in der Economy lange zum festen Programm, ein Detail, mit dem sich Hawaiian Airlines von der US-Konkurrenz abhob. Damit ist ab dem 1. Juli 2026 Schluss. Die Airline stellt die Bordverpflegung auf ein Bezahlmodell um und verpackt den...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Má notícia! Cartão Santander Unlimited aumenta em 900% meta para sala VIP
O Santander irá aumentar o gasto mínimo nos cartões de crédito Unlimited Visa e Mastercard. Essa alteração começa a valer ainda em 2026. Confira os detalhes a seguir! Gasto mínimo Recebemos o relato de um leitor de que o Santander está informando pelo atendimento ao cliente que, a partir de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 5 de junho de 2026
A última edição do Radar PPV da semana está no ar! Confira na sequência todas as campanhas disponíveis que nossa equipe encontrou hoje. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções de adesão de clubes Promoções de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Smiles oferece até 365% de bônus na compra de milhas
A promoção da Smiles, que oferece até 365% de bônus na compra de milhas, foi prorrogada! Com isso, os clientes ganharam mais tempo para aproveitar a campanha e reforçar o saldo para futuras emissões. Confira as condições da oferta, que foi estendida até as 10h do dia 8 de junho....
France
The Travelers Club
Riyadh Air a volé sept mois dans le vide, ses vrais avions viennent d’atterrir.
Depuis sa création en 2023, Riyadh Air avait tout d’une compagnie aérienne : un nom, une livrée, des cabines dévoilées, une commande massive de Boeing 787-9, et même des vols réguliers vers Londres. Ce qu’elle n’avait pas encore, c’était ses propres avions. Ce matin du 5 juin 2026, le manque...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV LATAM: voos nacionais a partir de R$ 181
No alerta PPV de hoje, reunimos voos da LATAM com tarifas a partir de R$ 181 para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil, ampliando as possibilidades para quem busca economia na hora de viajar. Confira as opções e aproveite. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oito países da América do Sul passarão a aceitar a nova Carteira de Identidade Nacional
Acordo firmado entre países do Mercosul permitirá que a Carteira de Identidade Nacional seja utilizada como documento de viagem em parte da América do Sul. Os brasileiros terão em breve mais uma opção de documento para viajar pela América do Sul. A Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN), conhecida como o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Amazon libera novo cupom de até R$ 100 de desconto
A Amazon liberou mais uma oportunidade para quem quer economizar nas compras online! Com o novo cupom promocional, é possível garantir até R$ 100 de desconto em pedidos acima de R$ 999. Confira os detalhes da oferta e aproveite antes que o benefício expire. Cupom Amazon No momento, há um...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Azul 10 anos! Confira a experiência imersiva no hangar da companhia e na UniAzul
Em 2026, o Clube Azul completa 10 anos e, para comemorar esse marco, o Azul Fidelidade levou clientes selecionados para uma experiência imersiva no hangar da companhia e na UniAzul. Confira a seguir todos os detalhes! Experiência imersiva no hangar e na UniAzul Em comemoração aos 10 anos do Clube...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Dólar em alta? Veja como economizar com IOF zero e cashback usando a AstroPay
Quem acompanha o câmbio já percebeu: quando o dólar sobe, qualquer economia faz diferença. Seja para quem tem viagem marcada, faz compras internacionais ou assina serviços cobrados em moeda estrangeira, os custos extras acabam pesando ainda mais no orçamento. E o problema nem sempre está apenas na cotação. Muitas vezes,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qatar Airways reforça ponte aérea entre Doha e Dubai com 35 voos semanais
A Qatar está aumentando gradualmente sua operação entre Doha e Dubai, que passará de duas para cinco frequências diárias ao longo dos próximos meses, ampliando as opções de conexão entre o Catar e os Emirados Árabes Unidos. A Qatar Airways anunciou a ampliação de sua operação entre Doha e Dubai....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sextou! Chegou a hora esvaziar o seu carrinho com os cupons de desconto
Sextou! A hora de aproveitar as melhores oportunidades chegou. Nossa equipe de promoções do PPV preparou uma lista especial de cupons da Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu para ajudar você a pagar menos nas suas compras. Confira os cupons disponíveis e aproveite antes que as ofertas expirem! Amazon Confira os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Governo quer abrir mercado para JetSMART e Sky Airline operarem rotas dentro do Brasil
Mudanças defendidas pelo governo brasileiro podem facilitar a expansão de empresas como JetSMART e Sky Airline para além das rotas internacionais atualmente operadas no Brasil. O governo federal pretende apresentar até o fim de junho uma proposta para criar um mercado único de transporte aéreo entre os países do Mercosul....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 12.253 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Seu próximo destino internacional pode estar mais perto do que você imagina. Selecionamos passagens disponíveis a partir de 12.253 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas para diversos países, oferecendo excelentes oportunidades para quem deseja viajar gastando menos. Confira os destaques e aproveite. Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Ganhe 22.000 milhas ao assinar o Clube Smiles 2.000
Pensando em entrar para o Clube 2.000 da Smiles? Então vale ficar de olho nesta oportunidade. O programa decidiu estender a campanha que oferece 22.000 milhas bônus para novos assinantes. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da oferta e veja como aproveitar. Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas serão creditadas na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Por tempo limitado! Solicite seu cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite e acumule até 7 milhas por dólar + salas VIP
A campanha do cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite que oferece pontuação turbinada de até 7 milhas por dólar voltou. Mas atenção: a oferta vai somente até o dia 15 de junho. Isso significa que ainda dá tempo de solicitar o seu cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite e aproveitar uma das maiores pontuações do mercado!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Seu próximo destino nacional a partir de 6.800 milhas Smiles
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando menos milhas? O Alerta PPV da Smiles desta sexta-feira reúne diversas oportunidades para quem está planejando a próxima viagem. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões nacionais a partir de 6.800 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do país. Confira os trechos selecionados e aproveite para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cupons de até R$ 60 de desconto no Mercado Livre para clientes Meli+
O Mercado Livre liberou novos cupons para quem quer economizar nas compras online! Nesta campanha, os clientes Meli+ podem garantir descontos entre R$ 40 e R$ 60 em produtos selecionados. Confira os detalhes e aproveite enquanto os cupons estiverem disponíveis. Cupons Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há dois cupons disponíveis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Água grátis no restaurante? Itália decide que restaurantes não são obrigados a servir água da torneira
A mais alta corte da Itália decidiu que hotéis e restaurantes não são obrigados a fornecer água da torneira, a famosa ‘tap water’ aos clientes. A regra difere da adotada em países como Espanha, Portugal, França e Reino Unido, onde existem proteções específicas para garantir o acesso à água potável....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor: hotéis no interior de São Paulo a partir de R$ 127
Planejando uma viagem pelo interior de São Paulo? A Mega Oferta ALL Accor traz hotéis Ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 127, oferecendo praticidade e economia para sua hospedagem. Confira as opções para quem busca pagar barato sem durante a viagem. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Até 25% de desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bairro mais famoso de Tóquio começa a multar turistas que jogarem lixo nas ruas
Shibuya, um dos principais centros turísticos de Tóquio, começou a aplicar multas de 2.000 ienes para pessoas flagradas jogando lixo nas ruas. A medida faz parte das ações para enfrentar os efeitos do aumento do turismo na cidade. Os visitantes que forem flagrados jogando lixo nas ruas de Shibuya, um...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira as melhores oportunidades nacionais a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade
No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou diversas oportunidades de emissões nacionais a partir de 3.900 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira os trechos selecionados e aproveite para garantir seu próximo destino gastando menos! Passagens com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos a partir de...
Eye of the Flyer
Giant Rat Clings to Jet Flap During Landing, Real or CGI You Decide, Pilot Arrested for Dive-Bombing a Crowded Beach Three Times, and More Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel news headlines from around the web and interweb I found the most interesting. Take a look: There Is a Giant Rat Riding on the Deployed Flap of a Jet Coming in for Landing. Yes, Really. I honestly don’t know what to think about this one....
View from the Wing
British Airways Flight Attendant Suspended After Sex For Wine At Layover Hotel
A British Airways flight attendant has been suspended after reportedly getting drunk at a hotel in Belfast during a layover and offering a sexual proposition to an employee in exchange for wine after the bar closed. And given cabin crew layover culture at the airline, this is the most British...

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View from the Wing
When Jewish Guests Checked Into A London Hotel, The In-Room TVs Greeted Them With ‘Free Palestine’
A 24-year old Orthodox Jewish traveler from New York, in London for a friend’s wedding, filmed the TV in his room at the Travelodge London Manor House showing a welcome screen that included “Free Palestine.” A second visibly Jewish guest, staying in another room, reported the same message and that...
One Mile at a Time
Big Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card Welcome Offer: 150K Points, $125 Credit
The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is the primary business card in Marriotts card portfolio, and its quite lucrative, especially if youre looking to earn elite status. Were currently seeing an improved limited time welcome offer on the card, making it an ideal time to apply. In this post,...
Economondo
Flying Malaysia’s ‘Other’ LCC: Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur on a Batik Air Malaysia 737 MAX
Join me as I fly with Batik Air Malaysia on a night time hop from Nepal to Malaysia
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The TSA is Testing New Biometric System to Make Program That Allows Pilots and Flight Attendants to Skip Airport Security More Secure
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has started operational field testing of a new biometric system that is designed to make a program that allows pilots, flight attendants, and other critical airline workers to skip past airport security screening more secure. By the end of 2026, the current system, which is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Pauses Ultra-Fast Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout Until October With Just Five Planes Equipped
The rollout of ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi across British Airways’ fleet has been put on hold until the end of October at the earliest because the airline does not have any leeway to keep aircraft on the ground long enough to install the Wi-Fi hardware while still operating its ambitious schedule....
Frequent Miler
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas: Bottom Line Review
The San Diego area is my favorite part of the West Coast, and my favorite part of the San Diego area is the northern part of the county. Stretches of long, empty, cliff-backed beaches alternate between laid-back towns like Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad, and it’s all within easy reach...
View from the Wing
United Stowaway Got Past TSA With A Fake Boarding Pass, Got On The Plane And Asked To Sit In Flight Attendant’s Seat
A Houston man allegedly got through TSA with a fake boarding pass, slipped past a distracted United gate agent, and boarded a full flight to Los Angeles without a ticket. He might have made it farther if every seat hadn’t already been taken.
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Business Review – 150K Points AND $125
The Marriott Bonvoy Business card has a new welcome offer that is potentially worth hundreds of dollars (or more). This one credit card offer could make your next vacation ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Travel Ideas For Summer
Now that Memorial Day has passed, if you were wondering about some places to visit and things to do for the summer within the United States which are just slightly out of the ordinary, this article contains some different ideas about where you might want to consider traveling. The first event...
View from the Wing
Marriott’s $95 Card Now Offers 125,000 Points, A Free Night And $100 Back On Airfare
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card has a new limited-time offer that is unusually strong for a $95 hotel card: up to 125,000 points, a free night worth up to 50,000 points, and up to $100 back on airline purchases. It is a card worth getting for the bonus—and, because of...
Frequent Miler
Life after Citi | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep361 | 6-5-26
In today’s episode, Greg shares the story of how Citi shut down his accounts and what’s next for him. (What will he do without his beloved Prestige card?) Read more about Greg’s situation with Cit here. Life after Citi Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Diverts Back to Austin With Mysterious Metal Debris in Engine
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 diverted back to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday after the pilots reported problems with the right-hand engine of the 21-year-old aircraft. Southwest flight WN-375 departed Austin at around 11:53 am on June 4 for a regularly scheduled flight to Phoenix, but after climbing to just...
Your Mileage May Vary
Uber One Just Became More Useful For International Travel
Uber One has always been one of those benefits that’s easy to forget about — especially if you have it because a credit card or promotion is covering the cost.…
Frequent Miler
Get up to 10% back at Kroger brands with new Chase Offer
One of my favorite Chase Offers is back, offering either 5% or 10% back at Kroger’s various brands. My Chase cards have the 10% version of the offer, while my wife’s have the 5% version. In both cases, the cashback is limited to $90 in spend, but we each have...
View from the Wing
Southwest Once Put A Bikini Model On A Plane — Now They’re Telling Passengers To Cover Up
Southwest Airlines passenger Carolina Rodriguez says an airline employee came up to her in the bathroom before she boarded her Oakland - San Diego flight and told her to cover herself because children would be on the plane. So she asks the internet, was her attire "too much?" ...
Frequent Miler
American Express Business Green Card Review (2026)
We don’t write much about the Business Green card, and for good reason. It’s not terribly exciting. For a couple of years, Greg has predicted that Amex would finally refresh this forgotten stepchild of the Membership Rewards-earning portfolio. I hope he’s eventually proven right-it desperately needs it. See our Guide...
2PAXfly
EXPLAINER: What’s the difference between narrow-body versus widebody aircraft?
It used to be largely true that wide-body aircraft were for long-haul flights and narrow-body aircraft were for short-haul flights. Bue recently, and especially since the advent of the Airbus A321XLR, that distinction no longer holds. What largely holds is the level of comfort and service provided on the different-sized...
Points With a Crew
I Majorly Saved The Day At The Airport
An elderly gentleman was dumped at the wrong gate at the airport and nearly missed his international flight. Thankfully I was there to help by ...
Points With a Crew
What is an open jaw flight?
What is an open jaw flight? Travel expert Dan Miller takes the mystery out of what is an open jaw flight, why you should know, and how to maximize them.
Your Mileage May Vary
These American Phrases Drive People From Other Countries Crazy
Americans have a lot of unique expressions. Some become surprisingly popular overseas. Others leave people scratching their heads, wondering why we say them at all. And then there are the…
Frequent Miler
Book NASCAR VIP experiences for two, starting at 30,000 Choice Privileges points
Choice Privileges is again offering VIP experiences for NASCAR Cup races, but the packages are auctioned off starting at only 30,000 Choice points. For a NASCAR fan, the experience could be well worth the redemption cost, especially since you can transfer points from Wells Fargo to Choice at a 1:2 ratio...
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $765 Bonus (When Including Swagbucks)
There is a new Sofi checking & savings bonus worth up to $765 when you include the currently active Swagbucks offer.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Delta One to Europe For as Few as 97,700 SkyMiles One Way.
You could travel as a passenger seated in the Delta One premium cabin to Europe for as few as 97,000 SkyMiles one way during the summer of 2026 — if you act fast, as the deal was still available at the time this article was written, as members of Thrifty...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways is Returning to Philadelphia After Three Year Absence As American Airlines Extends Doha Cancellations
It appears as if Qatar Airways is planning to resume flights to Philadelphia in the not-too-distant future, as it becomes increasingly clear that its important codeshare partner, American Airlines, has no intention of returning to Doha from its Pennsylvania hub anytime soon. Qatar Airways last flew between Doha and Philadelphia,...