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AirAsia Group signs for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft
It’s been a big day for Airbus, with the AirAsia Group signing for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone. The agreement covers 150 aircraft, with the strategic flexibility to...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Double Status Credits in ‘Pick your bonus’ promo. A longer runway than Qantas
Virgin Australia has responded to Qantas’ latest double rewards offer with its own ‘Pick Your Bonus‘ 2026 promotion, giving Velocity Frequent Flyer members the choice of double Status Credits or double Velocity Points on eligible flights. Qantas’ current offer is limited to flights between 12 May and 31 August 2026....
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WHO Urgently Trying to Trace Passengers On Flight With Woman Who Died From Hantavirus Infection
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently trying to trace up to 98 passengers who were on a flight for more than four hours with a woman who died after being infected with Hantavirus just one day after the plane flew from the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Who Died From Hantavirus Was Onboard Packed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in Johannesburg
A woman who died from the Andes strain of the Hantavirus was briefly onboard a packed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines airplane at Johannesburg International Airport before the flight attendants noticed how ill she looked and had her removed from the flight. The following morning, the woman was rushed to the...
Your Mileage May Vary
Banff National Park Just Issued An Unusual “Dress Code” Warning
Restaurants have had dress codes forever – as well as entitled people who fight said dress codes, like this couple. However, sometimes it’s a tourist attraction that includes a dress…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Polaris Business Class San Francisco To Hong Kong (2026 Vs. 2018)
This is a fun review because I’ll be reviewing the same United Airlines Polaris Business Class cabin on the same aircraft (777-300ER) on the same route (SFO-HKG) with the same flight number (UA869), but eight years after my first review, which you can find below this one. United Airlines 777-300ER...
From The Tray Table
I just used Europe’s new EES border system. Here’s what to know
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital system for border crossings at…
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Admits Defeat On Allegris First Class Double Bed Monetization
Last year, we saw Lufthansa introduce its new Allegris first class product, which debuted on newly delivered Airbus A350-900s. This product is a huge improvement over Lufthansa’s old first class, though there’s a major quirk about the monetization that hasn’t made sense to me. Lufthansa has now addressed that concern,...
Points Miles and Bling
Use Married Segment Logic to Find More Award Space
In today’s world, you need to use every trick and tool to secure high-value, saver-level award space when flying across…
Your Mileage May Vary
Buyer’s Remorse After Buying Frontier’s “Unlimited Flights” Pass
Frontier’s “all-you-can-fly” pass sounded like a dream when it launched. But for many travelers who bought it, the reality has been… a lot more complicated. The loss of Spirit Airlines…
Your Mileage May Vary
29 Airports Now Allow Unticketed Passengers Through TSA Security
There was a time when going all the way to the gate at a U.S. airport didn’t require a plane ticket at all. Friends and family could walk loved ones…
View from the Wing
You Can Now Buy A Pre-Dented Suitcase — So Your Bag Looks Destroyed Before The Airline Gets It [Roundup]
A pre-dented suitcase is now something you can buy on purpose — because apparently looking like your bag has already survived years of airline baggage handling is a travel aesthetic. Also: Amex’s JetBlue transfer bonus disappoints, Singapore Airlines adds Starlink slowly, and Etihad turns amenity kits into collectibles.
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‘Fly Frontier’: Charlotte Woman Has To Buy 3 Seats To Avoid ‘Harassment’ Due To Southwest’s Size Policy. Then They Tell Her She Can’t Use $300 Flight Credit
"Shame on Southwest!!!!!"
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‘Costco Also!!!’: Dallas Mom Buys $386.18 Vacation For 2 On Groupon That Comes With Hotel Stay And Round-Trip Flight. There’s Just One Catch
“I don’t know what they’re gonna do with Spirit closing."
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Man Travels To Columbus, Ohio For A Concert. Then He Gets A Note From His Hotel Saying His Reservation’s Been Canceled. Then He Calls The Hotel
"I don’t have anywhere to sleep.”
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Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 6 de maio de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Abaixo, confira todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou nesta quarta-feira. Radar PPV O ALL Accor prorrogou a oferta oferecendo 15% de bônus na transferência de pontos dos programas nacionais. Além disso, oferece 50% de bônus na transferência de parceiros internacionais. Também...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Não perca nada! Entre no Grupo de Emissões do PPV e receba +400 alertas mensais
Imagine só receber, todos os meses, mais de 400 alertas selecionados com as melhores oportunidades de emissão chegando direto no seu celular. No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, isso já é realidade, pagando o equivalente a R$ 27,77/mês. Veja os detalhes a seguir e entre agora mesmo. Monitores disponíveis para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens LATAM pelo Brasil a partir de R$ 217
O Alerta PPV da LATAM já está no ar! ✈️ São passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 217, com diversas rotas disponíveis para quem quer viajar mais economizando. Confira agora e aproveite enquanto ainda há disponibilidade! Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Veja os cupons dessa quarta-feira pós-5.5
O 5.5 passou, mas a nossa equipe de promoções do PPV continua buscando os melhores cupons no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, com descontos que valem a pena conferir. Veja abaixo todos os detalhes, fique atento às regras de cada cupom e aproveite-os enquanto estiverem disponíveis. Boas compras! Mercado Livre...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Madri para Hiroshima na classe executiva da Japan Airlines
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos falar sobre uma emissão que realizei para uma viagem de Madri para Hiroshima, via Paris e Tóquio, em classe executiva, voando com a Iberia e Japan Airlines, utilizando milhas do programa AAdvantage. Introdução Em primeiro lugar, gostaria de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Disney anuncia novo resort em Orlando com abertura em 2027
Mais uma prova de que a Disney está mudando a forma como pensa a experiência do hóspede. A Disney anunciou um novo resort em Orlando, com inauguração prevista para 2027. O complexo Walt Disney World Resort, na Flórida, vai ganhar uma nova opção de hospedagem muito em breve. O hotel...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Veja trechos nacionais partir de 4.220 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Troque a rotina por um novo destino. Hoje, o alerta de passagens PPV te convida a arrumar as malas e aproveitar as oportunidades! Confira trechos nacionais a partir de 4.220 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes. Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Corre! Dólar a R$ 4,91 – Faça sua conversão sem IOF e sem spread com a Revolut
Excelente momento para fazer câmbio e já pensar na próxima viagem. Nesta terça-feira (06), o dólar está sendo negociado na faixa dos R$ 4,90, um patamar que não aparecia há bastante tempo. E a conversão pode ficar ainda mais vantajosa com a Revolut, que não cobra IOF de 3,5% nas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 20.000 milhas na hora ao realizar a assinatura do Clube Smiles 2.000
A Smiles voltou com sua oferta para aderir ao Clube Smiles 2.000. Novos assinantes podem garantir 20.000 milhas logo na adesão. A campanha fica disponível até as 10h do dia 11 de maio. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes e veja como aproveitar! Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas serão creditadas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Lufthansa reduz prejuízo e aposta em forte demanda no verão europeu
O Grupo Lufthansa apresentou resultados melhores no primeiro trimestre de 2026, reduzindo o prejuízo operacional mesmo em uma época do ano que costuma ter demanda mais baixa no setor aéreo europeu. Apesar de continuar operando no vermelho no início do ano, a Lufthansa conseguiu reduzir perdas e manter crescimento de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 175
Areia nos pés, pôr do sol dourado e uma estadia confortável sem gastar muito. Quem é que não deseja isso, não é mesmo?! No artigo de hoje, separamos hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 175. Confira a seleção a seguir e aproveite. Hotéis baratos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Accor oferece 50% bônus na transferência de parceiros aéreos internacionais
O programa ALL, da Accor, iniciou uma nova campanha de transferência com bônus para quem deseja transformar milhas aéreas em pontos Reward. O ALL Accor está oferecendo 50% de bônus na conversão de milhas aéreas para pontos Reward até o dia 19 de maio. A promoção vale para transferências feitas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 22.000 milhas Smiles
No Alerta PPV desta quarta-feira, nossa equipe reuniu diversas emissões para diferentes destinos internacionais a partir de 22.000 milhas Smiles + taxas, com saídas de várias cidades. Confira a lista a seguir e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira seus pontos Banrisul com 25% de bônus para o LATAM Pass
O LATAM Pass lançou uma nova campanha de transferência de pontos em parceria com o Banrisul. Nesta oferta, é possível garantir 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. A promoção é válida para todos os clientes. Confira os detalhes e veja como aproveitar! LATAM Pass e Banrisul Para esta campanha,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil arrecadou US$ 3,2 bilhões com turismo internacional no trimestre
O turismo internacional segue em ritmo forte no Brasil, com crescimento consistente tanto na chegada de visitantes quanto na entrada de divisas. Após um 2025 recorde, 2026 começa mantendo a tendência de alta, com mais de 3,7 milhões de turistas estrangeiros no primeiro trimestre e aumento relevante na movimentação econômica,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cupom Shell Box oferece até R$ 7 OFF no abastecimento
Bora para mais uma quarta-feira com econômia! O cupom SVPDAY está de volta ao Shell Box, trazendo uma nova chance de economizar na hora de abastecer. Nesta oferta, você garante R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, com limite de até R$ 7 OFF, ao optar pelos combustíveis da linha Shell...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul troca sobremesas por chocolates em voos internacionais
As sobremesas servidas nos voos internacionais da Azul Linhas Aéreas estão mudando: itens como pudim e bolo começam a dar lugar a chocolates na classe econômica das rotas para Estados Unidos e Europa.  A Azul iniciou uma atualização no serviço de bordo de seus voos internacionais na classe econômica: a...
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Die neue IHG One Rewards Promo: 2.000 Punkte für je 2 Nächte oder 8.000 Punkte für je 4 Nächte
Ein paar Bonuspunkte mit der neuen IHG One Rewards Promo … IHG One Rewards hat eine neue große…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Nordeste a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Se a ideia é curtir o Nordeste gastando poucos pontos, o Alerta PPV de hoje traz ótimas oportunidades. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas, para diversos destinos da região. Confira a lista completa e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem! Passagens para o Nordeste com...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ANA avalia voos diretos para o Panamá e pode abrir novo caminho entre Brasil e Japão
A possível entrada do ANA no Panamá pode abrir um novo caminho entre América Latina e Japão, fortalecendo o hub da Copa Airlines em Tocumen e criando alternativas às conexões tradicionais via Estados Unidos, Europa ou Oriente Médio para passageiros que viajam entre o Brasil e a Ásia. Executivos da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do Sicredi para o Azul Fidelidade com 110% de bônus
O Azul Fidelidade, em parceria com o Sicredi, acaba de lançar uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada. Os clientes que enviarem pontos do Sicredi até o dia 8 de maio podem receber até 110% de bônus na transferência. veja os principais detalhes desta oferta. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Sicredi Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Airlines registra lucro de US$ 576 milhões no 1º trimestre
A LATAM Airlines registrou forte alta no lucro no primeiro trimestre do ano, acompanhada por crescimento na receita, aumento no número de passageiros e aviões mais cheios. Mesmo com os resultados positivos, a companhia revisou suas projeções para o ano diante da pressão causada pela alta do combustível de aviação....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! ALL Signature oferece até 15% de bônus na transferência de pontos
O ALL Accor prorrogou a campanha de transferência de pontos voltada aos assinantes dos planos ALL Signature Explorer e Absolute. Agora, a oferta segue válida até hoje, dia 6 de maio, permitindo garantir até 15% de bônus em pontos Reward. Vale lembrar que o bônus adicional é aplicado apenas na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Paris multa empresa em R$ 3,5 milhões por Airbnb ilegal
O combate ao Airbnb ilegal em Paris ganhou força após a Justiça francesa aplicar uma multa milionária contra uma empresa que operava hospedagens turísticas sem autorização. A medida reforça as novas regras para aluguel de curta temporada e pode impactar turistas que visitam a capital francesa. A prefeitura de Paris...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qantas Frequent Flyer: Double Status Credits or Qantas Points on flights within Australia and across the Tasman
Qantas are out with another status credits or bonus points offer for Frequent Flyer members. This time it is for domestic flights within Australia and for flights across the Tasman to New Zealand. The double status credits or Qantas points offer: Earn double Status Credits or Qantas Points on Qantas...
Frequent Miler
Which Premium Cards are Keepers?
Ultra-premium credit cards often have great perks like lounge access, elite status accelerators, free nights, companion tickets, etc. The problem is that the annual fees, which can be as high as $895, can be overwhelming. All of these pricey cards are worth getting for their initial welcome bonuses, but they...

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Frequent Miler
Save 30% on award stays at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans & Dallas (select months only)
Virgin Hotels is currently offering a 30% discount when booking award stays at its properties in New Orleans and Dallas, but only in a specific month for each hotel. The Deal Save 30% when booking award stays at the following Virgin Hotels properties: New Orleans for stays between June 1-30,...
Live from a Lounge
AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft
AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 A220-300 jets, with an extended capacity of 160 passengers per jet.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Yellow Dot Could Save Your Life.
A national program in the United States is sponsored and funded by the Department of Transportation of the United States in which yellow dots are provided free of charge by the transportation departments of several states for people who may need medical attention, as the yellow dots are placed on...
Frequent Miler
Earn 3X Delta SkyMiles on Airbnb Experiences & Services, but only 1X on stays still
Delta has had a partnership with Airbnb for many years that awards 1 SkyMile for every dollar spent on stays. That part of the partnership hasn’t changed, but Delta has now added an additional element that earns you 3X SkyMiles on Airbnb Experiences and Services. In case you’re not familiar...
View from the Wing
You Don’t Need A Bilt Credit Card To Earn Transferable Points — 4 Million Members Already Don’t
Bilt gets plenty of attention for its credit cards, but most members do not even have one. More than 4 million people have Bilt accounts without a Bilt card — and they can still earn transferable points through dining, Lyft, Walgreens, fitness, travel bookings, shopping, parking, GoPuff and housing-related rewards.
Your Mileage May Vary
Barclays Sent Me Three Offers. Here’s Why I’m Ignoring Two
I wasn’t even looking for these offers when they showed up. Over the course of a couple of days, three emails from Barclays landed in my inbox. Each one was…
Miles To Memories
Hard Rock’s Big Change, Escaping Vegas, Raiders Mansion Plus Why Were the Visitor Numbers So Good?
Explaining the surging Vegas numbers, Hard Rock's subtle but big change, $10 Vegas tattoos, escaping the city & Vanderpump Hotel updates.
View from the Wing
Southwest Pilots Sued Boeing Because They Couldn’t Fly The 737 MAX For 20 Months
Passengers sued Boeing and Southwest over the 737 MAX because they feared flying it. Southwest pilots sued Boeing for the opposite reason: they say Boeing’s misrepresentations put the MAX into their contract, then the 20-month grounding cost them millions in flying time and pay.
Frequent Miler
IHG Business Rewards promo: Earn 2X points on stays through 12/31/26 (6X total points)
IHG Business Rewards has opened registration for its latest promotion, once again awarding double points when booking stays for others, in addition to the rewards they’ll earn themselves. The Deal Earn 2X points when booking stays through IHG Business Rewards. Direct link to registration. Key Terms To be eligible for...
Points With a Crew
Dallas Terminal D Plaza Premium Lounge Review – DFW Priority Pass Lounge
If you're at Dallas Fort-Worth Airport, you'll want to read my Terminal D Plaza Premium Lounge Priority Pass DFW lounge review, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Banff National Park Just Issued An Unusual “Dress Code” Warning
Restaurants have had dress codes forever – as well as entitled people who fight said dress codes, like this couple. However, sometimes it’s a tourist attraction that includes a dress…
From The Tray Table
I just used Europe’s new EES border system. Here’s what to know
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital system for border crossings at…
Frequent Miler
Another Best Western promo: Earn 1K bonus points per night (Max 20K points, stack with other promo)
We posted yesterday about a Best Western promotion that’s offering 5,000 bonus points for every two nights you stay. There’s actually an additional promotion available that’s awarding 1,000 bonus points per night. Although that’s not necessarily as generous, the two promos should stack. The Deal Earn 1,000 bonus points for...
One Mile at a Time
AirAsia Orders 150 High-Density Airbus A220s: Biggest-Ever Deal For Plane
Malaysian ultra low cost carrier AirAsia has just placed an order for the Airbus A220. Not only does it represent a major departure from the carrier’s historical approach to fleet planning, but it’s also the biggest-ever single order for this aircraft.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Woman Who Died From Hantavirus Was Onboard Packed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in Johannesburg
A woman who died from the Andes strain of the Hantavirus was briefly onboard a packed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines airplane at Johannesburg International Airport before the flight attendants noticed how ill she looked and had her removed from the flight. The following morning, the woman was rushed to the...
Hawaii Calling
Hawaiian Airlines vs Southwest: Hawaii Resident Discount Programs Compared (Which Is Best for You?)
If you live in Hawaiʻi and fly between islands even a few times a year, you’ve probably looked at both Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines and wondered which one actually gives you the better deal. On paper, both airlines now offer Hawaii resident discount programs. Hawaiian has Huakaʻi (read my...
Economondo
Review: Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – Stansted to Bari
Fly with me on a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 service from Stansted to Bari
The Bulkhead Seat
LOT Polish Airlines Launches First-Ever Warsaw to San Francisco Route
Back in November, I wrote about how LOT Polish Airlines was continuing its rapid…
Miles To Memories
Rakuten: Earn $100 with New SoFi Invest Account
Rakuten has has increased its offer for SoFi Active Invest. You can now earn a bonus of $100 when you open a new account and deposit at least $100 or more.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Choose Your Promotion Summer 2026 With IHG One Rewards
Choose your promotion summer 2026 with IHG One Rewards, through which you can earn bonus points as a result of staying at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide between Wednesday, May 20, 2026 through Monday, August 31 2026... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
IHG promo: Earn 2K points every 2 nights or 8K points every 4 nights (your choice)
IHG One Rewards has opened registration for its new promotion which is similar to one they’ve offered in the past. You get the choice between earning 2,000 bonus points every two nights or 8,000 bonus points every four nights. The Deal Earn the following bonus points with IHG’s latest promotion:...
One Mile at a Time
I Ordered American Airlines’ Centennial Beef Wellington, And It Wasn’t Awful
This might just be a function of my low expectations, but I feel American Airlines deserves some credit here…
View from the Wing
You Can Now Buy A Pre-Dented Suitcase — So Your Bag Looks Destroyed Before The Airline Gets It [Roundup]
A pre-dented suitcase is now something you can buy on purpose — because apparently looking like your bag has already survived years of airline baggage handling is a travel aesthetic. Also: Amex’s JetBlue transfer bonus disappoints, Singapore Airlines adds Starlink slowly, and Etihad turns amenity kits into collectibles.
Your Mileage May Vary
How I Used Points to Book Our Flights to Germany & Austria (And What Actually Happened)
This was a special birthday trip—the kind where I stop worrying about saving miles and finally give myself permission to use them. That’s not how I usually plan trips. Most…