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Last Chance Deals: Diminished Citi transfer ratios, 42K transatlantic business class awards, AA portal promo, & 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. Ten deals are ending this week which includes the last opportunity to transfer Citi ThankYou points to Choice and/or Preferred Hotels before the ratios drop. Other...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Business Review (New Higher Offer – Up to 5 Free Nights)
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 ...
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He Refused Every Drink and Snack on the Flight. That Got Him Arrested
Flight attendants noticed something unusual when one passenger refused everything on a long flight—and alerted authorities. It’s no secret that, when you travel, you’re being watched. Regardless of what country…
One Mile at a Time
American “Rejects” Merger With United, But Drops Interesting Hint Of Its Own
Is it just me, or is this a very strange several weeks for the airline industry? I never thought I’d write the first part of the above headline, because the concept is just so outlandish.
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You Can Buy United Airlines 1K Status Online For $330 — But It Could Cost You Your Account
United Airlines top-tier 1K status is being offered online for just $330, a tiny fraction of what frequent flyers normally spend to earn it. It may look like an easy shortcut to upgrades, priority treatment, and fee waivers, but buying status this way risks far more than wasted money if...
Miles To Memories
American Express Introduces Platinum Member Airfares
American Express has introduced Platinum Member Airfares, a new, expanded airfare program for Platinum Card Members booking through Amex Travel.
Miles To Memories
Sphere Tickets Hit $35, Le Cirque Is Closing & Hard Rock Glitches Out
Sphere price crash, Vegas playoff bound, $33 Alaskan Chowder & how to get one over on the casinos.
View from the Wing
Airlines Keep Selling First Class For $26 — Killing The Reason To Chase Their Top Status
Airlines are selling domestic first class seats for as little as $26 instead of using them to reward frequent flyers, and that is quietly gutting the biggest reason many customers chase top-tier status in the first place. That weakens premium credit card spend. But there are ways they could fix...
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride
The European Union is known for its consumer protections for airline passengers, thanks to its EC261 scheme. The reality is that while rules are written a certain way, their enforcement is often determined through court decisions (like alcohol not being considered a ”refreshment” for the purposes of reimbursement from airlines...
Frequent Miler
Win 100,000 American AAdvantage Miles (no purchase needed)
In honor of its 100th anniversary, American Airlines is giving away 100,000 AAdvantage miles to 100 lucky folks through its “Centennial Sweepstakes” promotion. In addition, if you book an American Airlines flight within the entry period for the sweepstakes, you get 100 additional entries, up to a maximum of four...
Eye of the Flyer
Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus
Capital One — once an afterthought in the travel rewards credit card and known simply for its commercials starring the (lovely and kind) Jennifer Garner — continues its upstart ways. It just introduced another rewards card that should be easy for many cardholders to break even on. The is new on...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Outsourcing A350-900s, Retiring A340-600s, Grounding 747-400s
Lufthansa has just announced a series of capacity and fleet measures, in light of current circumstances. This is due to a combination of high oil prices and major labor issues at Lufthansa, which are leaving the carrier in a tough spot.
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‘That Was The Big Emergency’: Captain Tells Passengers To Only Hit Call Button In An Emergency Due To Turbulence. Then 1 Passenger Presses Theirs Twice
"Please do not be this person on an airplane."
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Woman Checks In For Flight Home To Nashville. Then She Realizes She Booked The Wrong Date
“Friend, I think you gotta stop flying Spirit..."
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Toy Story vira exposição imersiva em São Paulo
Uma exposição de Toy Story chega a São Paulo com proposta imersiva e acesso a materiais inéditos da Pixar. A mostra reúne bastidores dos filmes, obras de artistas brasileiros e deve atrair fãs de diferentes gerações. O público vai poder conhecer melhor a história dos filmes da franquia Toy Story...
Brazil
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Série de Harry Potter impulsiona turismo e dispara reservas
Uma nova fase no universo da magia está prestes a se iniciar, e os fãs já começaram os trabalhos. A série de Harry Potter, original da HBO, tem impulsionado o turismo e também as reservas. O anúncio da nova produção da franquia Harry Potter mostrou isso na prática. Logo após...
Brazil
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Spontaneous Escapes: resgate passagens a partir de 5.600 milhas com a Singapore Airlines
Está no ar a edição do Spontaneous Escapes de abril! Fique de olho nas oportunidades. Veja, no artigo de hoje, ofertas da Singapore Airlines com até 30% OFF e trechos a partir de 5.600 milhas. Vamos aos detalhes. Spontaneous Escapes As ofertas deste mês incluem voos de Singapura para Bangkok (JFK)...
Brazil
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Novo parque temático de chocolate será construído na Suíça
Um parque de chocolate em Broc, na Suíça, será ampliado para se tornar um complexo turístico com hotéis, restaurantes e novas atrações. O projeto prevê investimento de 400 milhões de francos suíços e deve ser concluído até 2030. Um novo parque totalmente dedicado ao chocolate será criado em Broc, ampliando...
Brazil
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Bate-papo PPV! Entre na comunidade gratuita sobre viagens, pontos e muito mais
Planejar o próprio roteiro de viagem é bom, mas sabe o que é ainda melhor? Planejar a próxima viagem com ajuda de quem já foi! No bate-papo PPV, você participa de uma comunidade gratuita feita para trocar ideias, estratégias e descobertas sobre milhas e viagens. Está esperando o que? Confira...
Brazil
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Itacaré busca mais visibilidade e quer expandir presença no turismo brasileiro
Itacaré está buscando mais destaque no turismo brasileiro. A prefeitura, por meio da Secretaria de Turismo, criou um plano para fortalecer a economia da cidade ao longo de 2026. A ideia é, junto com empresas de turismo e transporte, organizar ações que aumentem a visitação e façam o município ser...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
A nova edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV está no ar! Neste sábado, trouxemos 12 opções de trechos pelo Brasil para você resgatar, gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Emissões nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para...
Brazil
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Azul assume lugar da GOL e fecha acordo com a CBF
A Azul firmou contrato com a CBF e passa a ser a companhia aérea das Seleções Brasileiras até 2030, substituindo a GOL após mais de uma década. O acordo amplia a exposição da marca em um ciclo que inclui a Copa do Mundo de 2026. A Azul anunciou em 10...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os queridinhos dos nossos grupos da Amazon e do Mercado Livre!
Neste sábado, listamos aqui os produtos mais vendidos em nossos grupos nesta semana, tanto na Amazon quanto no Mercado Livre. Confira abaixo a lista com os produtos. Amazon Confira os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon: Mercado Livre Confira os produtos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre: Quer economizar nas suas compras do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Arajet aposta no Brasil como mercado-chave na América Latina
A Arajet colocou o Brasil no centro de sua estratégia de crescimento na América Latina e já trata o país como um dos mercados mais importantes para os próximos anos. Com operação em expansão, avanço na distribuição e estudos para novas rotas, a companhia vê espaço para crescer de forma...
Brazil
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Piscina, conforto e preço baixo: reserve hotéis ibis Styles pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 167
Que tal trocar a correria do dia a dia por um mergulho na piscina e uma noite tranquila? No artigo de hoje, reunimos 10 opções de hotéis ibis Styles com piscina pelo Brasil, com diárias a partir de R$ 167. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir e reserve sua estadia....
Brazil
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Airbnb pode ficar mais caro no Brasil com novas regras
A regulamentação do Airbnb no Brasil avança em cidades como São Paulo e Rio, com novas regras e possibilidade de cobrança de impostos sobre o aluguel de curta duração. As mudanças podem tornar o serviço mais caro e reduzir a oferta, mas aumentam a segurança jurídica e buscam equilibrar o...
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Pénurie de carburant : vers des vols annulés en Europe dès mai ? IATA tire la sonnette d’alarme !
Depuis le début du conflit avec l’Iran, l’industrie fait face à une double contrainte qui ne relève plus seulement du cycle économique : une hausse brutale du prix du carburant et, désormais, la possibilité d’une pénurie physique. Dans un communiqué publié le 17 avril, l’Association internationale du transport aérien (IATA) évoque...
Brazil
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Assinantes do Clube Azul têm até 20% de desconto em passagens nacionais
Para fechar o final de semana, o Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo aos assinantes do clube até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens nacionais com pontos. A promoção é válida até o dia 19 de abril, e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Azul Fidelidade com até 20% OFF em...
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Royal Jordanian Status Match … bis Oneworld Sapphire
Der Royal Jordanian Oneworld Status Match … Royal Jordanian hat seit einiger Zeit einen Status Match bis zu…
Germany
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Mit dem Strawberry Summer Pass 2026 günstig durch Skandinavien
Mit den Strawberry Hotels in Skandinavien billiger schlafen … Strawberry hat wieder den Summer Pass aufgelegt. Bucht man…
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 17 de abril de 2026
A edição do Radar PPV desta sexta-feira está no ar! Veja a seguir todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou no mundo dos pontos e milhas. Radar PPV Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção da Esfera com a Natura, oferecendo até 10 pontos por real gasto. Também...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos pelo Brasil na LATAM a partir de R$ 179
Não deixe de aproveitar as ofertas da LATAM com passagens pelo Brasil disponíveis para emitir, gastando a partir de R$ 179 para diversos destinos incríveis espalhados pelo nosso país. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Passagens pelo Brasil na LATAM Para garantir as suas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Confira 6 dicas para nunca mais perder pontos
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Você com certeza já passou por uma situação em que deixou de aproveitar seus pontos e viu eles escorrerem pelo ralo. Dá uma sensação de dinheiro jogado fora, não é mesmo? Pensando nisso, nossa editora Laís Roani gravou um vídeo listando...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta anuncia melhorias na experiência em aeroportos
A Delta Air Lines está mexendo em um dos pontos mais sensíveis da experiência aérea: o tempo perdido no aeroporto. A companhia anunciou uma série de melhorias que atacam diretamente filas, rechecagem de bagagem e processos manuais, especialmente em conexões internacionais nos Estados Unidos. A Delta Air Lines está avançando...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos internacionais a partir de 19.273 milhas LATAM Pass
Sonhando em sair do país e viver grandes aventuras? A gente te ajuda com isso! No artigo de hoje, selecionamos alguns trechos internacionais a partir de 19.273 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Veja as opções a seguir e planeje. Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Interior de cabine da Iberia é eleito o melhor da Europa
A Iberia ganhou destaque internacional pelo design e qualidade de suas cabines, com reconhecimento que vai além de avaliações tradicionais e considera a experiência real a bordo. O interior do Airbus A321XLR teve papel central nesse resultado, refletindo a aposta da companhia em elevar o padrão de conforto e acabamento...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira emissões em classe executiva utilizando milhas Smiles + taxas
Que tal começar a planejar sua próxima viagem com mais conforto? No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou passagens em classe executiva a partir de 62.800 milhas Smiles + taxas, para diversos destinos. Confira os detalhes e aproveite essa oportunidade! Passagens em Classe Executiva com milhas Smiles Atenção: A...
Brazil
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Disney lança nova modalidade de ingresso mais barato
A Disney anunciou o “After 2pm”, uma nova modalidade de ingresso com desconto para entradas após as 14h, disponível entre 26 de maio e 29 de julho de 2026. O benefício é vendido em pacotes de dois ou três dias, com valores a partir de US$ 116 por dia, e...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 349
During some research for lodging options in Tunisia, I came across the official Internet web site of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Tunis hotel property. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th April)
It’s the Saturday after the week before, and your author has their feet up after a week on the press beat. But Saturday has come, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Ferris Wheel at the Hamburg Dom (Frühlingsdom) – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Aircraft...

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Use points for Epcot’s fireworks, JetBlue could go bankrupt, Spirit on the verge of liquidation, and the new Alaska SFO lounge requires a co-pay (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: Use points for Epcot’s fireworks, JetBlue could go bankrupt, Spirit on the verge of...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: April 18th
Greetings from St. Augustine, Florida! We’re checking out one of the oldest cities in…
View from the Wing
Passenger Crawls Into Overhead Bin On Ryanair Flight To Avoid Paying Fees
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Malta to Naples crawled into the overhead bin and shouted “Napoli,” apparently joking that it was a way to avoid paying for the return trip. Ryanair has trained passengers to think of overhead bin space as so tightly monetized that even climbing into...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: SundAY 19 April, 2026
Greetings from London! I’m here in Spring, soaking up culture with visits to multiple galleries and exhibitions, I’m also enjoying a lot of theatre performances, and catch-ups with friends. New Museums and Galleries is my guideline, and to that end, I visited Leighton House, with its mad Arabic rooms, seen...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 18, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I just embarked on a trip to Asia, which I’ll be sharing the details of shortly. The planning ended up being so last minute (between changes to my itinerary due to the Lufthansa strike, plus the Middle East situation), but...
Miles To Memories
Maui Poop Cruise? A Surreal Welcome to the Grand Wailea
Grand Wailea Water issues were not part of our spring break plans. But we prepared for the worst once they arrived. So how'd it turn out?
Points With a Crew
Is it better to rent a car vs. Turo?
If you're trying to decide between renting a car vs. Turo, here are some pros and cons that will help you decide if Turo vs. renting a car makes sense for ...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Flight Diverts to Pittsburgh After Midair Bomb Scare
A United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to New York LaGuardia…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Video: So I Tried a Century Egg in Vietnam…
So I tried what is known as a century egg in Vietnam when I saw it on display at the breakfast buffet in Manja Manja restaurant at the Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport hotel property — and the experience was recorded on video. I had no idea...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Passenger’s Self-Flagellation Meltdown Turns Bizarre…She Hits Herself While Gate Agent Pretends She Isn’t There
When passengers behave badly, it is generally it is toward others…not towards themselves. But a Delta passenger seemed to engage in a round of self-flagellation as she waited for her flight. Delta Passenger Meltdown Raises An Awkward Question For Gate Agents A video shows a Delta Air Lines passenger at...
View from the Wing
‘I Saved Miles For First Class Once’ — Then A Kid Asked Why It Wasn’t As Good As Emirates
A traveler says they spent a pile of miles for a one-time first class trip — only to hear a child casually compare it unfavorably to Emirates. The joke lands because it is not really about aviation at all, but about the moment your hard-won luxury is revealed to be...
Miles To Memories
inKind Doubles Referral Bonus, Earn $50 For Every Invite
inKind is one of my favorite apps for savings at bars, restaurants and cafés. New York City has plenty of options, as do many other major cities.
One Mile at a Time
When Traveling Alone, What’s Your Approach To Solo Dining?
I travel solo quite a bit, and I always struggle to decide what to do when it comes to dining in these situations, assuming I’m not meeting anyone for meals. So that brings me to a topic where I’m curious to get the thoughts of OMAAT readers…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Beeping Noise Causes Pilots of United Airlines Flight From Chicago to Declare Bomb Alert And Evacuate Plane Via Emergency Slides
A constant beeping noise coming from an object on a United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to New York LaGuardia concerned the pilots of the Boeing 737MAX plane so much that they declared a potential bomb threat and made an emergency diversion to Pittsburgh International Airport. Once on the ground...
View from the Wing
Passengers Told To “Run” After United Flight Diverts Due To Possible Bomb On Board
Passengers on a United flight from Chicago to New York were told to brace for an emergency landing, then ordered to leave everything behind and run after the plane diverted to Pittsburgh over a possible bomb on board. The episode triggered a 7700 emergency squawk, a runway evacuation, and a...
Monkey Miles
Capital One Venture Business Debuts with a 2 tier 150k offer
Capital One is winning the game of making things simple. Case in point is the Capital One Venture Business. Earn unlimited 2x Capital One Miles, a low $95 annual fee, and some easy to trigger credits. While other issuers are creating coupon books, Capital One is building a very straight...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Spirit Flight Attendants Say Reports of Imminent Liquidation Are Media Outlets ‘Jumping On the Clickbait Bandwagon’
The union that represents flight attendants at the embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has moved to reassure worried crew members after a week of speculation that the Florida-based company was on the verge of liquidation, which culminated in reports that bosses were begging the Trump administration for a multi-million-dollar bailout....
Points With a Crew
19 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 ...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Tried American Airlines’ Centennial Beef Wellington In First Class
This month American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this centennial, AA is offering special dishes in premium cabins that evoke classic dishes of the 1920s. I recently had the chance to try beef Wellington on a first class and against all odds, it turned out very well....
Miles To Memories
(2 Ending) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
Economondo
Sampling One of the World’s Shortest A380 Services: Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita with Asiana
Flying onboard one of Asiana Airlines' Airbus A380s from Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita
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Why I Still Keep One Of The Most Obscure Credit Cards Out There
If you look through your wallet, there’s probably one credit card that doesn’t quite fit with the rest. You’re not alone. Let’s be honest—there’s probably one card in your collection…
One Mile at a Time
Maldives’ Beond Airlines Suspends Flights, Claims It’ll Return In October
While I’ve questioned the carrier’s prospects of success since before launch, it’s not surprising that recent events are causing this.
View from the Wing
Airport Pickups Are The Real Relationship Test — The Effort Is The Point
Airport pickups are not really about transportation, they are about whether you treat a small inconvenience as a burden or as part of caring for someone you love. That is why one husband calling a 30-minute drive for his wife a massive inconvenience touched off a much bigger argument about...