One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Marriott Bonvoy With 20% Bonus: Worth It?
The Amex Membership Rewards program frequently offers transfer bonuses. The program has just launched its latest hotel transfer bonus — while I wouldn’t say it’s particularly compelling, it’s at least worth being aware of.
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% On Award Tickets
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for June 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months.
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Cruise Line Left Family Of 9 Behind After Cruise-Sponsored Excursion
One of the biggest selling points of cruise-line-sponsored excursions is peace of mind. Pay a little extra, and if something goes wrong getting back to the ship, you’re supposedly protected.…
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Airport Baggage Handler: Don’t Tie Ribbons to Your Luggage
Most travelers spend their time worrying about what goes inside their luggage. It turns out there may be things attached to the outside of your suitcase that can cause problems…
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Star Alliance Programs To Consider For Award Flights To Asia
When it comes to booking award flights to Asia, Star Alliance offers plenty of options. Airlines including ANA, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, Air China and Thai Airways provide extensive service…
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Launched the Longest Nonstop Route on a Boeing 737-8 MAX This Week
Back in August 2025, I wrote about Alaska Airlines’ plans to launch service between…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Amex Platinum’s Strangest Benefit May Now Make The Most Sense
One of the benefits of the American Express Platinum Card has always seemed a little out of place. This is a card associated with airport lounges, luxury hotel perks and…
Your Mileage May Vary
How Hotels Decide Who Gets The Best Rooms
Most travelers assume hotel room assignments are pretty simple. You check in, they hand you a key, and that’s that. In reality, assigning rooms can be a daily puzzle involving…
One Mile at a Time
Award Ticket Change Fees Are Getting Ridiculous: This Is Just The Beginning
I hate to make negative predictions, but I cant help but feel like this is only the start of a trend that were going to see a lot more of in the coming years
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DHS Chief Warns Suspending International Flights At Newark As Immigration Standoff Intensifies
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a move that could effectively halt international arrivals at Newark Liberty International…
Live and Let’s Fly
ETIAS Is Coming But You Probably Won’t Need It Yet
Europe’s ETIAS authorization arrives in late 2026 with a €20 fee. Here is what it requires, and why your fall trip is probably not affected. ETIAS Headlines Have Travelers Worried This week there has been plenty of coverage warning that Americans will soon need a “visa” to visit Europe. It...
Miles To Memories
Cheap(er) Delta First Class Awards! Use Fewer Miles with this Easy Move
Delta first class award rates are generally obscene, similar to the airline's other options. Here's a method not requiring as many miles.
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promotion June 2026: Up To 125% TAP Air Portugal Transfer Bonus
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered.
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Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista com diárias a partir de R$ 168
Aproveite a Mega Oferta do ALL Accor para ter até 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. Neste artigo, trouxemos opções de hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista, que é um dos pontos mais vantajosos da cidade de São Paulo. Confira diárias a partir de R$ 168 para os próximos meses. Mega Oferta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba amanhã! Abra sua conta na Nomad e tenha isenção nas três primeiras taxas de conversão
Só até amanhã! A Nomad está com uma promoção, oferecendo isenção na taxa de conversão nas 3 primeiras conversões de reais para dólar, dentro do limite de até US$ 2.500 por operação. Para aproveitar, utilize o cupom “TAXAZEROPPV” e não perca essa oferta. Conta digital Nomad Para aqueles que ainda...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens nacionais a partir de 3.122 milhas + taxas ou R$ 120
Domingo também é dia de emitir passagens! Aproveite a Mega Promo LATAM Pass e garanta sua próxima viagem. Neste artigo, trouxemos dicas de trechos nacionais a partir de 3.122 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas ou R$ 120,81. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Passagens nacionais e internacionais na Mega Promo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Cartão GOL Smiles oferece até 100.000 milhas bônus
Vai acabar! Essas são as últimas horas para solicitar seu cartão GOL Smiles na promoção “tudo para viajar“, que está oferecendo até 100.000 milhas bônus para novos clientes. Confira os detalhes a seguir e não fique de fora! Ganhe até 100.000 milhas bônus A campanha é válida para as versões...
Brazil
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Dia nublado! Semana do Milheiro – 25 a 31 de maio
Depois de semanas diminuindo a vantagem no placar, o domingo amanhece mais triste e nublado. A Semana do Milheiro vem aqui bater o seu ponto, mas com uma compilação de notícias que reflete um pouco do espírito no dia de hoje. Sei que o humor deste que vos escreve pode...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: estratégias para turbinar seus pontos Esfera
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Enquanto algumas pessoas acumulam pontos Esfera apenas pelo cartão de crédito, outras conseguem turbinar o saldo usando estratégias adicionais. No vídeo de hoje, nossa editora Laís Roani traz dicas práticas para aproveitar melhor o programa Esfera, acumular mais pontos e não...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Smiles oferece 22 mil milhas na hora no clube 2.000
Se você estava pensando em entrar para o Clube 2.000 da Smiles, o programa de fidelidade da GOL decidiu estender sua oferta. Nesta campanha, novos assinantes podem receber 22.000 milhas na hora da assinatura, conforme as regras da promoção. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas serão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Combustível caro reduz voos e pressiona passagens aéreas no Brasil
O combustível caro reduz voos no Brasil e já pressiona o preço das passagens aéreas em 2026. Com a alta do QAV, as companhias passaram a rever frequências, ajustar rotas e concentrar operações nos mercados mais rentáveis. Por que o combustível pesa tanto na aviação O querosene de aviação, conhecido...
Brazil
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As melhores festas juninas de São Paulo para quem não vai sair da capital
Quem vai passar os meses de junho e julho em São Paulo e não pretende viajar pode aproveitar para curtir as festas juninas na cidade, pular a fogueira, dançar quadrilha e se fartar com comidas típicas em diversas regiões da capital. A cidade paulista tem uma agenda cheia de festas...
Brazil
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Conheça os melhores aeroportos do mundo para fazer conexões – Brasil está no topo da lista
O Aeroporto Internacional de Florianópolis foi eleito o melhor terminal do mundo para conexões em levantamento global da AirHelp, superando hubs internacionais em pontualidade e eficiência. Em contraste, o Aeroporto de Guarulhos amarga a 193ª posição, integrando a lista dos piores ao lado de Gatwick, em Londres, e Miami e...
Brazil
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Itália tem aumento de turistas e brasileiros são mais recusados na União Europeia
O turismo na Itália registrou alta de 4,2% nas chegadas e de 7,5% nos pernoites no primeiro trimestre de 2026, impulsionado pelo público internacional. Em paralelo, dados do Eurostat acendem um alerta para os viajantes nacionais: houve um aumento de 14% no número de brasileiros recusados na União Europeia. O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite a Mega Promo LATAM com passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 116
Em mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV, trouxemos alguns destaques de voos na Mega Promo da LATAM com tarifas a partir de R$ 116 para diferentes regiões do Brasil. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Passagens nacionais e internacionais na Mega Promo...
Brazil
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Vai acabar? Santander remove cartões American Express da página de solicitação
Será o fim da parceria? O banco Santander removeu os cartões American Express da página de solicitação, o que gerou preocupação nos leitores. Vamos aos detalhes! Suspensão da solicitação dos cartões American Express O Santander informou em nota que, no momento, suspendeu a solicitação dos cartões da bandeira American Express....
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Entspannt und günstig nach Afrika: Discover A330 Business Frankfurt – Sansibar
Mit der Discover Business von Frankfurt nach Sansibar … Frankfurt (FRA) – Mombasa (MBA) – Sansibar (ZNZ)Discover A330…
Brazil
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: conheça a variedade de marcas e hotéis do ALL Accor
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Nem todo programa de fidelidade de hotel atende aos mesmos perfis de viagem, mas o ALL Accor consegue unir opções econômicas e experiências de luxo dentro do mesmo ecossistema. No vídeo de hoje, nossa editora Laís Roani explica como funciona o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: resgate passagens a partir de 2.809 milhas + taxas
Aproveite a Mega Promo LATAM Pass e garanta sua passagem com desconto! Neste artigo, trouxemos dicas de trechos nacionais e internacionais a partir de 2.809 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. A seguir, confira os detalhes e garanta sua próxima viagem. Passagens nacionais e internacionais na Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para...
Brazil
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Os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon e Mercado Livre nos grupos do PPV
Os grupos do PPV seguem ajudando milhares de pessoas a economizar! Reunimos uma seleção dos itens mais vendidos na Amazon e no Mercado Livre nos últimos dias. Confira a lista e descubra o que está fazendo sucesso entre os membros da nossa comunidade. Mercado Livre Confira os produtos mais vendidos...
Brazil
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Chegou! Azul recebe primeiro A330neo do contrato com a Airbus de 11 novas aeronaves
Chegou! A Azul recebeu nesta sexta-feira, dia 29 de maio, a primeira aeronave de um contrato com a Airbus para a aquisição de 11 novos A330neo, entregues diretamente da fábrica, em Toulouse (França). Confira os detalhes a seguir! Entrega do primeiro A330neo A entrega ocorreu nesta sexta-feira, dia 29, no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Crise e atrasos fazem Hard Rock cancelar resorts no Ceará
O que antes era um sonho, agora virou um pesadelo. O Hard Rock desistiu de resorts no Ceará após uma série de complicações. Dois grandes projetos de resorts que levariam a marca Hard Rock para o litoral do Ceará foram cancelados. As obras seriam nas praias de Lagoinha e Jericoacoara....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Passaporte digital Samsung chega à Wallet
O passaporte digital Samsung chegou à Samsung Wallet como novo recurso de identidade digital para usuários elegíveis nos Estados Unidos. A funcionalidade, criada em parceria com a Clear, permite usar o celular em pontos selecionados da TSA, mas não substitui o passaporte físico em viagens internacionais. O que a Samsung...
Brazil
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Tailândia reduz tempo de permanência sem visto para turistas
Por motivos de segurança pública, a Tailândia reduziu o tempo de permanência que turistas podem ficar no país sem visto.  Agora, cidadãos de cerca de 90 países não podem mais permanecer tanto tempo sem autorização oficial. O limite de estadia, que antes podia chegar a 60 dias, passou a ser...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Accor – Um programa e mais de 45 marcas de hotéis para todos os estilos de viagem
Do econômico ao luxo, o ALL Accor conecta mais de 45 marcas de hotéis em diferentes partes do mundo. Entenda como funciona o programa, conheça algumas das principais bandeiras da rede e veja como os pontos Reward podem ser usados em hospedagens, experiências e consumo nos hotéis e fora deles....
Brazil
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Air Europa apresenta plano de melhorias
O Air Europa ON é o novo plano de investimento da Air Europa para melhorar a experiência do passageiro em todas as etapas da viagem. A iniciativa prevê avanços em conforto, serviço de bordo, gastronomia, pontualidade, conectividade e manutenção das aeronaves. O que é o Air Europa ON O Air...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 29 de maio de 2026
Radar PPV fechando a semana com as melhores ofertas disponíveis neste dia 29 de maio de 2026. Confira abaixo as melhores oportunidades para você acumular, transferir, ou torrar seus pontos. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus...
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
EasyJet Says its Open to Discussing Takeover Talks With U.S. Investment Firm Castlelake
The British low-cost airline EasyJet confirmed on Monday that it was open to discussing a potential bid by the U.S. investment firm Castlelake to acquire the airline and take it private in a multi-billion pound deal that would see the family of founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou lose control of the carrier....

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Michael W Travels
How to Pack a Suit for a 3-Day Business Trip Without Checking a Bag
There is a specific kind of business trip that wrecks people. Three days, two cities, one suit you actually need to look sharp in. You can either check a bag and bet on the airline, or you can solve it on the carry-on side of the gate and stop worrying....
Frequent Miler
Is it bad for your credit score to open so many credit cards?
The average American has three or four credit cards. Of those, about half of them carry a balance from month to month which results in them paying high rates of interest and thereby taking longer to pay off that kind of unsecured debt. It’s therefore not too surprising that many...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% on select reward flights (June 2026 edition)
The newest set of Air France KLM’s Promo Rewards are now available. This month there are 36 cities in total, all of which are 25% off their standard minimum redemption amount for economy, premium economy and business class redemptions (fare class varies by route). For this set of Promo Rewards,...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $750 or 90,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
No Hotel Breakfast? Try This.
When breakfast is included in the room rate of the hotel or resort property at which you are staying, that can be both convenient and save time. Sometimes breakfast is included at an additional charge — or perhaps no breakfast is available at all. If you are faced with no...
Frequent Miler
Should I split a points transfer into smaller buckets? | Question of the Week Ep5 | 5-31-26
Should I split a points transfer into smaller buckets? Frequent Miler reader Keith wrote in with this question: I tried to transfer 560K points to Air France to snag a redemption. had previously transferred about 280k points from Amex to KLM, I thought for sure the points would have similarly come...
Your Mileage May Vary
The One Credit Card You Should Always Bring To The Airport
Most people think they know exactly what they need to bring to the airport. An ID. A boarding pass. Maybe a passport. But there’s one item that occasionally catches travelers…
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt CEO Says Members Had “Overall Positive” Reaction To Points Devaluation
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian was just interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, and he made some comments that I think a vast majority of World of Hyatt members would disagree with. Now, I’m actually going to ever-so-slightly defend him here, so let me explain.
Wild About Travel
Drafyh Bergen: Norway’s Fjord-Framed Gem
There are some cities I like, some I love, and some that just smack you in the face with their wow factor. Hence the language in my headline’ Surrounded by seven mountains and nestled beside deep blue waters, Bergen’s scenery is more than spectacular. Founded in 1070, Bergen is Norway’s...
View from the Wing
Flight Attendants Are Right: Stop Touching Them — But That Rule Must Go Both Ways
Flight attendants are right that passengers should stop touching them to get attention, make a point, or treat them like part of the cabin furniture. But that rule has to run both ways: if a galley cart bumps my arm, apologizing by touching my arm again is not fixing the...
One Mile at a Time
Aspen Airport (ASE) Closing For Most Of 2027, For Runway Redevelopment
A commercial airport in the United States will close completely for most of 2027, and that’s not something you often see…
Points With a Crew
Is It Really Stealing If You Take It From a Hotel?
Okay - I have to know. Who is it that is stealing TV sets, mattresses and even a grand piano out of hotels? Is it you?
Your Mileage May Vary
The Amex Platinum’s Strangest Benefit May Now Make The Most Sense
One of the benefits of the American Express Platinum Card has always seemed a little out of place. This is a card associated with airport lounges, luxury hotel perks and…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Flight From Edinburgh Forced to Make Stopover in Manchester Due to Jet Fuel Crisis Hitting Scottish Airport
An Emirates flight from Edinburgh to Dubai International Airport will be forced to make an unscheduled stopover in Manchester on Sunday night because of a jet fuel crisis that has impacted multiple flights at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) throughout the afternoon and evening. Emirates flight EK-24, which is set to depart...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER taxiing around the Chicago O’Hare complex as it has completed the long flight from Japan, with now a long taxi to Terminal 5. Note also the queue of domestic...
The Bulkhead Seat
Impossible: You Must Choose One Italian Region, Forever. What’s Your Pick?
Italy is one of my favorite countries in the world. I’ve been exploring the…
Miles To Memories
Cheap(er) Delta First Class Awards! Use Fewer Miles with this Easy Move
Delta first class award rates are generally obscene, similar to the airline's other options. Here's a method not requiring as many miles.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This View From a Hotel Room Is Even Worse.
I have stayed in plenty of rooms in hotel and resort properties which had poor views — such as this one in Canada and this one in Spain as two of countless examples — but the room in which I am currently staying in Glasgow in Scotland takes the title...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Slashes Six Routes as Rising Oil Prices Force Network Cutbacks
Rising fuel costs are beginning to reshape airline schedules and American Airlines is the…
View from the Wing
Memphis Lets Hotels Add A 5% Tourism Tax — Then Spend The Money On Themselves
Memphis lets certain hotels add a 5% “tourism” tax to guest bills — but unlike ordinary hotel taxes, much of the money goes back to the same hotel to fund renovations, expansion, or redevelopment. It looks like a mandatory government charge, but economically it’s a hidden room-rate increase with city...
Your Mileage May Vary
How Hotels Decide Who Gets The Best Rooms
Most travelers assume hotel room assignments are pretty simple. You check in, they hand you a key, and that’s that. In reality, assigning rooms can be a daily puzzle involving…
Frequent Miler
Hyatt loses more ground to Marriott and Hilton, Flying Blue is on the rise, be ready for long lines in Europe and more
The Frequent Miler team often shares stories internally that we find interesting, so now and then we like to publish a list of interesting reads from around the Internet that are worth checking out. Hyatt Now Lets Park Hyatt Sydney And Tokyo Pretend They’re Resorts To Dodge Elite Late Checkout...
Live and Let’s Fly
Your Miles Are Losing Value Faster Than Cash
Aeroplan, LifeMiles, Emirates, and Cathay all raised award prices within weeks. Call it what it is. The miles in your account are inflating away. The Month Everyone Reached Into Your Account There are times where one program tightens the screws and the rest of us grumble and move on. May...
Miles To Memories
Amex Is Raising The Annual Fee For Some Cardholders, 8 Can’t Miss Music Festivals & Americans Ditching Summer Travel At Alarming Rate
Roundup: Articles From Around the Web Here are some posts that caught our eye that I thought you may find interesting!  Let me know if there is anything good I missed.  Email me anything awesome that you find, or write, at Mark@milestomemories.com. Interesting Articles Here are some interesting articles I found...