The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Passenger Jailed for 18 Months After Inflight Disturbance and Death Threat to Crew Member
A Michigan man who attempted to open an aircraft emergency exit midflight and threatened… The post Delta Passenger Jailed for 18 Months After Inflight Disturbance and Death Threat to Crew Member appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Alviator
Tips On Redeeming Miles To Fly Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is notoriously stingy with their partner award space. There are some ways to increase your chances, though. The post Tips On Redeeming Miles To Fly Japan Airlines appeared first on The Alviator.
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Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Held Hostage by 35,000-Foot ‘Private Event’ They Never Signed Up For
Commercial aviation is typically used for what it was meant to do – bring passengers from Point A to Point B. However, you’ll occasionally hear about planes being used for…
Frequent Miler
My take on Bilt 2.0
Bilt arguably has the best set of transfer partners and the best periodic transfer bonuses among transferable points programs. Despite that, Bilt hasn’t been my favorite transferable points program. The primary reason for this is that Bilt points have been hard to earn in large quantities unless you have very...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Violent Passenger Who Threatened To Kill 80 Year Old Flight Attendant Is Sentenced To Unusually Long Prison Sentence
A Delta Air Lines passenger who hid nearly three and a half dozen Xanax pills under his scrotum and threatened to kill an 80-year-old flight attendant during a flight from Omaha, Nebraska, to Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to one and a half years in federal prison. Mario Nikprelaj, 24,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Is Sick Of Passengers Calling it ‘Sea-Tac’ After $300,000 Rebrand
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport wants to get this message heard… it no longer wants passengers calling it ‘Sea-Tac,’ the much-loved and decades-old moniker that locals and visitors commonly refer to the airport, despite a $300,000 rebrand in early 2020 that dropped the nickname. While the airport is still officially known as...
View from the Wing
Trump Backs Credit Card Swipe Fee Crackdown—Why Rewards Get Cut and Fees Go Up
Trump has now endorsed the Durbin-Marshall swipe fee bill, pitching it as “competition” and consumer relief. In reality it shifts value from cardholders to retailers—cutting rewards, pushing issuers toward higher fees elsewhere, and shrinking credit availability—without any reason to expect lower prices.
Travel Codex
Why I’ll Never Recommend Uniworld: A Hard Lesson in Luxury River Cruising
River cruising is supposed to be effortless luxury. A vacation where you unpack once and see more of the world which isn’t just tied to an ocean edge or big city. It should be a smooth sailing vacation full of charming ports and curated experiences. But what happens when the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Hawaiian Airlines Sparks Backlash After Memo Suggests Native Language Should Be Dropped For “Inclusivity”
A memo circulated internally at Hawaiian Airlines sparked significant backlash online after it was understood to say that the airline would remove Hawaiian language from its manuals in the name of inclusivity. The wording was purportedly wrong and the airline quickly corrected it, but the controversy has exposed deeper anxieties...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Adds Five Year-Round and Nine Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026
United Airlines made its big announcement around the exciting new and returning international routes… The post United Adds Five Year-Round and Nine Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Americans Prefer Flying Foreign Carriers Over U.S. Airlines
For many travelers departing from the United States, choosing a foreign carrier over a domestic airline isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about the experience—an…
One Mile at a Time
Why I Decided On The Bilt Palladium Card, And How My “Application” Went
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card, whether youre a new or existing cardmember
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil registra maior número de passageiros da história na aviação civil
A aviação civil brasileira encerrou 2025 no maior nível de movimentação de passageiros de sua história. Dados do Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos e da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil indicam que cerca de 130 milhões de pessoas utilizaram o transporte aéreo ao longo do ano, número que supera os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira 30 ofertas na Esfera com até 13 pontos por real gasto
Para finalizar a semana, a Esfera está com 30 promoções junto com suas lojas parceiras, oferecendo até 13 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Confira a lista completa e todos detalhes de cada uma das ofertas. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque na Esfera: Grupo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul reduzirá voos entre Belém e Fort Lauderdale
Passageiros que pretendem viajar diretamente de Belém para a Flórida devem ficar atentos às mudanças na programação da Azul. A companhia aérea revisou sua malha internacional e reduzirá a oferta de voos na ligação com Fort Lauderdale, impactando a disponibilidade de assentos já a partir do início de fevereiro. A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul reduzirá voos entre Belém e Fort Lauderdale
Passageiros que pretendem viajar diretamente de Belém para a Flórida devem ficar atentos às mudanças na programação da Azul. A companhia aérea revisou sua malha internacional e reduzirá a oferta de voos na ligação com Fort Lauderdale, impactando a disponibilidade de assentos já a partir do início de fevereiro. A...
France
The Travelers Club
Delta prépare sa nouvelle classe Affaires sur A350-1000
Pendant longtemps, la classe Affaires des grandes compagnies américaines a accusé un retard réel face aux standards asiatiques, moyen-orientaux ou même européens. Cabines datées, produits hétérogènes, rythme de modernisation lent : le premium long-courrier n’était clairement pas la priorité. Depuis quelques années, le paysage change cependant. American Airlines, United, et...
France
The Travelers Club
Delta prépare sa nouvelle classe Affaires sur A350-1000
Pendant longtemps, la classe Affaires des grandes compagnies américaines a accusé un retard réel face aux standards asiatiques, moyen-orientaux ou même européens. Cabines datées, produits hétérogènes, rythme de modernisation lent : le premium long-courrier n’était clairement pas la priorité. Depuis quelques années, le paysage change cependant. American Airlines, United, et...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Curta destinos no Sul do Brasil a partir de 2.250 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Que tal explorar as belezas do Sul do nosso país com seus pontos Azul Fidelidade? Hoje nossa equipe localizou boas oportunidades para destinos no Paraná, Santa Catarina e Rio Grande do Sul, com trechos começando em apenas 2.520 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades e aproveite tudo que essa região tem a oferecer....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre libera cupom de até R$ 200 OFF em compras acima de R$ 79!
Hoje é dia de economizar no Mercado Livre! A plataforma liberou um novo cupom de desconto válido para compras acima de R$ 79, com desconto de até R$ 200 no total. É a chance perfeita para garantir aquele item que você vem namorando há tempos. Confira a seguir! Cupons Mercado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Transfira pontos de todos os parceiros com até 90% de bônus para a Smiles
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção da Smiles em comemoração ao aniversário da GOL, onde oferece aos seus clientes até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos de todos os clientes. Vamos aos detalhes! Promoção Smiles e parceiros Nesta campanha de transferências de pontos a bonificação está estruturada...
France
The Travelers Club
Korean Air : des résultats 2025 contrastés entre croissance des revenus et pression sur les marges
Dans un secteur aérien entré dans une phase de normalisation accélérée, Korean Air livre une photographie intéressante des équilibres et déséquilibres qui traversent aujourd’hui l’industrie. Les résultats provisoires du quatrième trimestre et de l’année 2025 confirment une dynamique commerciale solide, mais soulignent une pression structurelle croissante sur la rentabilité. Des...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hilton Honors lança campanha de pontos bônus para hospedagens
O programa de fidelidade Hilton Honors lançou uma nova promoção, oferecendo 2.000 pontos bônus em hospedagens concluídas entre janeiro e abril. O programa de fidelidade Hilton Honors lançou uma nova promoção voltada a viajantes que planejam hospedagens no primeiro quadrimestre de 2026. Entre 15 de janeiro e 30 de abril,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hilton Honors lança campanha de pontos bônus para hospedagens
O programa de fidelidade Hilton Honors lançou uma nova promoção, oferecendo 2.000 pontos bônus em hospedagens concluídas entre janeiro e abril. O programa de fidelidade Hilton Honors lançou uma nova promoção voltada a viajantes que planejam hospedagens no primeiro quadrimestre de 2026. Entre 15 de janeiro e 30 de abril,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Refresque-se e relaxe! Hotéis em BH, RJ e SP com diárias a partir de R$ 199
Que tal mais do que apenas uma cama confortável, você optar também por uma piscina para relaxar e renovar as energias?! No artigo de hoje, separamos hotéis Accor em Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 199. Aproveite o conforto e a praticidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 15 de janeiro de 2026
Bem-vindo a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! A quinta-feira foi marcada com o início do aniversário de 25 anos da GOL com diversas ofertas. A seguir, você confere o resumo com todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou hoje. Radar PPV A Smiles está oferecendo até 90% de bônus...
France
The Travelers Club
Delta Air Lines partagera 1,3 milliard de dollars avec ses employés
À première vue, l’annonce a tout d’un geste spectaculaire. Delta Air Lines vient de confirmer qu’elle versera 1,3 milliard de dollars à ses employés au titre du partage des profits pour l’exercice 2025. Une enveloppe représentant 8,9 % de la rémunération éligible, soit l’équivalent d’environ quatre semaines de salaire pour...
France
The Travelers Club
Delta Air Lines partagera 1,3 milliard de dollars avec ses employés
À première vue, l’annonce a tout d’un geste spectaculaire. Delta Air Lines vient de confirmer qu’elle versera 1,3 milliard de dollars à ses employés au titre du partage des profits pour l’exercice 2025. Une enveloppe représentant 8,9 % de la rémunération éligible, soit l’équivalent d’environ quatre semaines de salaire pour...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira o grupo que te dá dicas reais sobre milhas, cashback e descontos
Está cansado de pagar caro em produtos e não receber nada em troca? Com o Grupo de Promoções do Pontos pra Voar, você recebe as melhores ofertas, dicas e aproveita melhor seus pontos e milhas. Tudo direto no celular, com cupons, promoções exclusivas, cashback e estratégias que realmente farão a...
France
The Travelers Club
Flying Blue lance un abonnement de miles : bonne affaire ou piège bien huilé ?
Flying Blue propose désormais une nouvelle option, apparue assez discrètement dans son arsenal : Subscribe to Miles. Le principe est simple. Chaque mois, des miles sont automatiquement crédités sur le compte du membre, en échange d’un paiement récurrent. Pas besoin de voler, pas besoin de carte bancaire spécifique : un...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Verão 2026! Contrate o seguro anual da Assist Card e ganhe outro
Nova promoção da Assist Card no ar! Com a oferta 2×1, ao comprar o plano Anual Multiviagens, válido para as modalidades 150 e 250, você ganha um seguro gratuito para o seu acompanhante. A cobertura vale para viagens de até 30 dias. O Seguro Anual Multiviagens é ideal para viajantes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Verão 2026! Contrate o seguro anual da Assist Card e ganhe outro
Nova promoção da Assist Card no ar! Com a oferta 2×1, ao comprar o plano Anual Multiviagens, válido para as modalidades 150 e 250, você ganha um seguro gratuito para o seu acompanhante. A cobertura vale para viagens de até 30 dias. O Seguro Anual Multiviagens é ideal para viajantes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad Airways encerra 2025 com recorde de passageiros transportados
Com expansão da frota e da malha aérea, a Etihad alcançou um recorde histórico de passageiros em 2025, impulsionada pelo aumento da demanda e por maiores índices de ocupação ao longo do ano. A Etihad Airways encerrou 2025 com o maior volume anual de passageiros de sua história. Ao longo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad Airways encerra 2025 com recorde de passageiros transportados
Com expansão da frota e da malha aérea, a Etihad alcançou um recorde histórico de passageiros em 2025, impulsionada pelo aumento da demanda e por maiores índices de ocupação ao longo do ano. A Etihad Airways encerrou 2025 com o maior volume anual de passageiros de sua história. Ao longo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aniversário GOL! Assine o Clube Smiles 2.000 e ganhe 20.000 milhas na hora
Em comemoração aos 25 anos da GOL, a Smiles trouxe de volta a oferta de adesão ao Clube Smiles 2.000. Na campanha, novos assinantes recebem 20.000 milhas já na hora da adesão. A promoção é válida até às 10h do dia 19 de janeiro, e abaixo você confere todas as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sunset Hour GOL está oferecendo cerveja Corona em voos
O Sunset Hour GOL é a nova campanha de verão da GOL Linhas Aéreas. A ação oferece cerveja Corona a bordo em voos selecionados, no horário do pôr do sol. O Sunset Hour GOL é uma ação pontual, válida apenas neste verão. Para quem viaja no fim da tarde, este...
One Mile at a Time
Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Review: Best Admirals Club Deal
Link: Learn more about the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
The Points of Life
Jamaica Carnival Review: My Fault Or Miserable Party?
The two most fun days of my life took place in Trinidad for carnival 2019 (see Last Minute Trinidad Carnival Guide! Everything You Need to Know And Stuff You Will Figure Out On Your Own!). Following that blissful event, I decided to incorporate a yearly carnival as part of my...

Reviews

Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.

Miles For Family
Bilt 2.0: Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
I’ve been in Bilt 2.0 overload the past few days. As you probably heard, Bilt just officially launched 3 new credit cards that replace the old Bilt 1.0 Wells Fargo credit card. And if you’re a newbie who’s totally confused about what Bilt even is, here’s a brief recap: Bilt...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Veteran Airline Pilot Warns Spirit Airlines Is Following A Familiar And Dangerous Path
121pilot, our resident commercial airline pilot on Live And Let’s Fly, weighs in on what he sees as a troubling parallel between his former airline and Spirit Airlines. I’ve Seen An Airline Die Before. Spirit Airlines Feels Uncomfortably Familiar. As astute followers of the industry, many readers may already be...
One Mile at a Time
United Boosts Boeing 787-10 Order, Converts 787-9: An Obvious Upgauge
Quite frankly, I’m really confused how this is only happening now, as this seems like the obvious choice…
View from the Wing
Chicago Looks To Sell Naming Rights at O’Hare and Midway—Even for Restrooms, Trash Cans and Pet Relief Areas
Chicago is exploring selling sponsorships and naming rights across O’Hare and Midway—everything from terminals and people-mover stations down to restrooms, trash cans, and pet relief areas. A new RFI asks brands what they’d pay for and how they’d activate it, as the city looks for ways to offset major expansion...
TravelUpdate
Earn 5 Free Nights + $100: Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Review
This card carries an annual fee of just $95 and you can earn 5 free nights and $100 if you sign up now and meet the required minimum spend.
Eye of the Flyer
Disappears TODAY: Earn Over a HALF-MILLION Points with This Crazy Capital One Promotion!
Looking to pad your points and miles account with up to 700,000 miles (maybe more)? Boy, oh, boy, does Capital One have an opportunity for you. And if you want to take advantage of it, hop on the offer soon. We’ve been told it won’t be available through us after...
Frequent Miler
Guide to Airline Companion Tickets for 2026
If you ever travel with others, companion tickets offer the possibility of saving a lot of money or points for the second passenger. This guide describes each companion ticket option available. What’s new? This guide has been updated for 2026, including the addition of the Alaska Summit card 25K and 100K...
One Mile at a Time
United Captain Runs 737 Off Runway: The Cockpit Voice Recorder Is Fascinating
In early 2024, United Airlines had a series of safety incidents that ultimately caused the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase oversight of the airline. Among these incidents was a March 2024 runway excursion at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), where a Boeing 737 MAX ran off the runway.
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Review: Seattle’s Best Domestic Lounge?
The Alaska Airlines North Satellite lounge at Seattle (SEA) is a fitting flagship lounge, with stunning views, cozy seating, and excellent barista-made coffee. Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) While I considered lounge hopping before my flight back to Chicago, I found this lounge so comfortable that I...
Live from a Lounge
Air India and Singapore Airlines to cooperate closely on commercial matters and loyalty
Air India and Singapore Airlines already have a special relationship. Now, it will get a little deeper with both of them becoming "close collaborators"and aim to work together on a whole host of customer facing and behind the scene initiatives. The post Air India and Singapore Airlines to cooperate closely...
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BoardingArea
Review: Delta Sky Club – New York LaGuardia, Terminal C
Large, luxurious, crowded Delta’s Sky Club and LaGuardia airport is a beautiful and large space that is very luxurious, sports 2 bars, buffets, an all – weather deck, and New York- themed décor.   The summary The lounge is one of the largest lounges in the Delta network and is...
You Are Travel
Save $200 on Your Purchase of $800 at Langham Hotels (Targeted Amex Offer)
​tl;dr – An offer for easy savings at Langham properties in the US or London. ​Amex released a… The post Save $200 on Your Purchase of $800 at Langham Hotels (Targeted Amex Offer) appeared first on You Are Travel.
Points With a Crew
Get $15 Amazon Credit When Buying At Least $50 of Select Household Essentials (Plus Stack with $20 P&G Rebate)
Amazon is running a promotion where you can get a $15 Amazon credit for buying at least $50 in household items (cleaners, batteries, laundry, paper products and ...
Frequent Miler
Bilt 2.0 transition not “seamless” for all cardholders
The biggest news in points and miles this week was the release of “Bilt 2.0,” the rewards company’s revamped portfolio of three credit cards. As with most things Bilt does, the reaction from points enthusiasts has been… vigorous. Some folks love it, some hate it, and others are just confused....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why I Decided to GoWild! With Frontier Airlines.
Despite listing ten reasons for not participating in this promotion back in 2023, I decided to GoWild! with Frontier Airlines last year with the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly annual pass and completed my purchase on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as it was valid immediately for approximately 18 months through Friday, April 30,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Violent Passenger Who Threatened To Kill 80 Year Old Flight Attendant Is Sentenced To Unusually Long Prison Sentence
A Delta Air Lines passenger who hid nearly three and a half dozen Xanax pills under his scrotum and threatened to kill an 80-year-old flight attendant during a flight from Omaha, Nebraska, to Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to one and a half years in federal prison. Mario Nikprelaj, 24,...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Adds Five Year-Round and Nine Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026
United Airlines made its big announcement around the exciting new and returning international routes… The post United Adds Five Year-Round and Nine Seasonal Routes for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Held Hostage by 35,000-Foot ‘Private Event’ They Never Signed Up For
Commercial aviation is typically used for what it was meant to do – bring passengers from Point A to Point B. However, you’ll occasionally hear about planes being used for…
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Held Hostage by 35,000-Foot ‘Private Event’ They Never Signed Up For
Commercial aviation is typically used for what it was meant to do – bring passengers from Point A to Point B. However, you’ll occasionally hear about planes being used for…
Frequent Miler
Avios Cards (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus): Increased 90K Welcome Offers
British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus all have increased welcome offers on their respective credit cards: 90,000 Avios after $5k spend within the first six months, an additional 15K Avios above the current 75K public/affiliate offer. Read more about the best uses for Avios The Offers and Key Card Details...
The Bulkhead Seat
Icelandair Launches Social Campaign Defending “Real Travel” Against AI-Generated Images
Icelandair has unveiled a new chapter of its award-winning brand platform, The Real Unreal,… The post Icelandair Launches Social Campaign Defending “Real Travel” Against AI-Generated Images appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Trump Backs Credit Card Swipe Fee Crackdown—Why Rewards Get Cut and Fees Go Up
Trump has now endorsed the Durbin-Marshall swipe fee bill, pitching it as “competition” and consumer relief. In reality it shifts value from cardholders to retailers—cutting rewards, pushing issuers toward higher fees elsewhere, and shrinking credit availability—without any reason to expect lower prices.
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 February 5th. Unlike many IHG sales labeled as mystery bonuses, this latest version...
Travel Codex
Why I’ll Never Recommend Uniworld: A Hard Lesson in Luxury River Cruising
River cruising is supposed to be effortless luxury. A vacation where you unpack once and see more of the world which isn’t just tied to an ocean edge or big city. It should be a smooth sailing vacation full of charming ports and curated experiences. But what happens when the...