Miles For Family
How to Overthink a Trip to Japan
Aside from the actual travel, one of the things I love most about this miles and points hobby is planning. I love strategizing how to earn the miles, dreaming about where to go, and researching the nitty gritty details to plan a vacation. However, sometimes my planning instinct goes into...
Frequent Floaters
Soon Slow Wi-Fi Will Be a Thing of the Past for Cruising – Starlink is Everywhere!
If you have experienced the frustration of internet connectivity on cruise ships in the past, then you might be looking at the rollout of Starlink internet onboard as a long awaited wonderful improvement. Is there a downside or is this truly a “win-win-win” to quote Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival...
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AIR VANUATU: Cancels flights, enters voluntary administration
Late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 10 May), the Vanuatu government, which owns the airline, announced that it would cease all flights for the next three days while the Government determined the company’s fate. Passengers were stranded without a clear idea of what to do—whether to rebook flights on other airlines or...
ATX Jetsetter
Wide Open Flying Blue Award Availability to Europe This Summer
Flying Blue has wide open award availability between the United States and Europe just in time for the Summer Olympics in Paris The post Wide Open Flying Blue Award Availability to Europe This Summer appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Anyone Can Get Away With The Southwest Preboarding Scam – And The Airline Just Shrugs
A Southwest passenger complained on social media about four young girls and their parents pre-boarding their flight despite "not need[ing] assistance or extra time" and Southwest responded that "many disabilities aren't visible" so they are "unable to question preboarding requests." We regret any frustration, Stephanie. As many disabilities aren't visible, we're...
Your Mileage May Vary
How a Hotel Scammed Their Guests, Who Then Got Their Revenge
Thanks to the solar flares that happened this past weekend, Joe and I saw….absolutely nothing. Although “cool sky stuff” happened further south than us in Central Florida, we live in…
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Can’t We Renew Passports Online Anymore?
In December 2021, President Biden signed an executive order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government. I don’t know how much it would actually…
View from the Wing
Wide Open Air France And KLM Business Class Award Space, This Summer Through Next Spring!
Air France KLM's Flying Blue program has made award space wide open across the Pond for nearly all of their transatlantic routes, starting this summer (when space has been scarce!) and through the end of their schedule. Continue reading Wide Open Air France And KLM Business Class Award Space, This Summer...
One Mile at a Time
How To Tell Your Priority Pass Cards Apart
Nowadays there are many premium credit cards that offer Priority Pass memberships, giving cardmembers access to airport lounges around the world. However, not all Priority Pass memberships are created equal, in terms of guesting privileges and experiences you have access to. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A 25% Gratuity? For Take Out Food? Seriously?!?
I was ordering food from my portable electronic device to pick up an order of food from a local restaurant whose main business is take-out orders. Towards the end of the order, I saw options to pay as much as a 25% gratuity for take out food. Seriously?!? The food was not... The...
Frequent Miler
What is Delta elite status worth?
Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are equal. Most airlines have multiple elite tiers to differentiate their valuable customers from their really valuable customers. And, of course, airlines offer the...
Frequent Miler
How to find incredible flight deals with Google Flights
When great flight deals are reported online, on this site or others, I’m often interested, but it’s exceptionally rare for me to take advantage of them.  The deals hardly ever include departures out of my home airport (Detroit) and the timing of the deals rarely meets my needs.  Luckily, Google...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Advertiser Disclosure: The Bulkhead Seat earns an affiliate commission for anyone approved through the… The post Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Santander Select – Descubra benefícios pouco conhecidos pelos clientes
Sabe aquela sensação de não aproveitar tudo o que algo tem a lhe oferecer? Pois a seguir vamos nos dedicar a detalhar o que um cliente da conta Santander Select tem à sua disposição. De reserva de sala privativa a atendimento exclusivo 24 horas por dia para resolver qualquer necessidade!...
Germany
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365 kostenlose Miles and More Meilen bei Schnitzeljagd am Airport
Am Airport eine Uptrip Karte scannen und Meilen kassieren … Die Sammelheft App von Miles and More Uptrip…
Germany
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Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Mai 2024
Die Singapore Spontaneous Escapes für den Mai sind da … Singapore KrisFlyer hat die neue Liste der reduzierten…
Japan
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アコーのホテルブランド「TRIBE」がラトビア・リガにオープン
アコーのデザイン主導のTRIBEブランドは、ラトビアの首都リガにホテルをオープンし、ヨーロッパでの成長を続けています。 　 あまり聞きなれないホテルブランドですが、リガのホテルの内容と併せて解説します。 　 日本人初のB...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mastercard Surpreenda oferece desconto de R$ 200 em hospedagens
A Hoteis com e o Mastercard Surpreenda estão com uma promoção exclusiva para os seus clientes. Agora, ao realizar uma reserva no valor mínimo de R$ 1.000 para estadias de pelo menos duas noites, os consumidores podem aproveitar um desconto de R$ 200. Conforme descreve a página da promoção: “Esta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV – Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 15 de maio de 2024
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! A quarta-feira não foi tão agitada, mas tivemos novidades. Confira todas os detalhes logo abaixo. A Livelo está oferecendo entre 10 e 15 pontos por real gasto em 14 de seus parceiros. A Smiles, por sua vez, decidiu prorrogar a promoção oferecendo...
France
The Travelers Club
Iberia prendra les commandes du premier Airbus A321XLR, remplaçant Aer Lingus
Iberia devient désormais la compagnie de lancement du très attendu Airbus A321XLR, suite aux désaccords salariaux entre Aer Lingus et ses pilotes. Ce changement marque un tournant dans la flotte d’Iberia, ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives de croissance pour la compagnie espagnole. Un nouveau chapitre pour Iberia. L’Airbus A321XLR, lancé en...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Resgate passagens de Salvador para Paris na Classe Executiva da Air France a partir de 283.3 mil milhas Smiles
Conforme publicamos neste artigo, a partir do dia 28 de outubro a Air France começará a voar entre Paris e Salvador. Neste artigo, trouxemos as disponibilidades encontradas na Classe Executiva utilizando milhas Smiles, onde é possível encontrar trechos a partir de 283.300 milhas. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Ganhe até 15 milhas Smiles por real gasto em produtos selecionados no Shopping Smiles
A Smiles decidiu prorrogar a sua promoção, onde oferece a seus associados a oportunidade de acumular até 15 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados no Shopping Smiles. Veja na sequência os principais detalhes. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis Accor Novotel com piscina e diárias a partir de R$ 218 – Filhos não pagam e tem café da manhã grátis
Vai viajar com a família nos próximos meses? Confira neste artigo algumas opções de hotéis Accor Novotel com piscina e diárias a partir de R$ 218 para hospedagens entre junho e agosto. Hotéis Novotel e as Famílias A razão pela qual estamos explorando a rede Novotel neste artigo são os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air France terá voos diretos de Salvador com destino à Paris
A capital baiana receberá um novo voo internacional. A  Air France começará a conectar a Salvador a Paris a partir de 28 de outubro deste ano com voos diretos e as passagens já estão disponíveis para compra. Voos Air France de Salvador para Paris Haverá três voos semanais, ocorrendo às...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 48 mil pontos bônus em 12 meses em novas adesões ao Clube Livelo – Milheiro a partir de R$ 26,33
Esquenta Aniversário! A Livelo, em sua nova promoção, está oferecendo a seus clientes até 48 mil pontos bônus divididos em doze parcelas na assinatura anual do clube. Confira os principais detalhes na sequência. Mecânica da Promoção Esta promoção de assinatura do Clube Livelo está estruturada da seguinte maneira: Plano Classic...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tenha até 65% de desconto no seguro viagem Assist Card com o cupom exclusivo do PPV
Aproveite a nova promoção da Assist Card, onde oferece até 65% de desconto na contratação do seguro viagem utilizando o cupom exclusivo do PPV. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Exemplo de Cotação Confira o exemplo de uma viagem para a Europa de 8 dias, para um passageiro de 28 anos:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novas regras para uso de salas VIP do cartão de crédito da XP – Gasto mínimo passa a ser necessário
Pela segunda vez no ano, a XP restringe o direito de acesso a salas VIP através do seu cartão de crédito. Mas afinal, qual é a regra correta a partir de agora? A seguir, detalhamos o que você e seus adicionais precisarão fazer para garantir a franquia de 2 ou...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Varsóvia para Budapeste voando com a LOT Polish Airlines em classe econômica
Dando sequência à série Compartilhando Emissões aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos, no post de hoje, falar sobre uma emissão que realizei para uma viagem em casal de Varsóvia para Budapeste voando com a LOT Polish Airlines, em classe econômica, bilhete pagante. Introdução Em primeiro lugar, gostaria de relembrar que...
Germany
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DEAL: LATAM Business Madrid – Lima (Return): 1.100 Euro
Mit der LATAM Business von Madrid nach Lima … LATAM hat einen netten Business Deal von Madrid nach…
Germany
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SLH Mitte Mai von World of Hyatt weg
Die Kooperation von Small Luxury Hotels mit Hyatt endet … Bei den Buchungsplattformen für die freien Hotels tut…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Resgate passagens pelo Brasil na Smiles a partir de 5.700 milhas
Tem poucas milhas e ainda não decidiu o destino da sua próxima viagem? Confira neste artigo algumas sugestões de passagens pelo Brasil na Smiles a partir de 5.700 milhas, mais taxas. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na...
Germany
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DEAL: Lufthansa / Brussels Business Kopenhagen – Nairobi (Return): 1.390 Euro
Mit der Lufthansa oder Brussels Business von Kopenhagen nach Nairobi … Lufthansa und Brussels haben einen guten Business…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira 14 promoções Livelo oferecendo entre 10 e 15 pontos por real gasto
A Livelo está com 14 ações promocionais oferecendo a seus clientes entre 10 e 15 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Na sequência, confira os principais detalhes de cada uma das campanhas. Promoções Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas: * Pontos por dólar Grupo de Promoções do PPV Nós...
Germany
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REVIEW: ITA A321neo Business Rom – Cairo
Meine Meinung zur neuen ITA A321neo Business von Rom nach Cairo … Rom (FCO) – Cairo (CAI)A321neo –…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroportos do Galeão e Confins reajustam taxas de embarque
Na última segunda-feira foram anunciadas oficialmente as novas tarifas aeroportuárias, incluindo as taxas de embarque, dos Aeroportos do Galeão, no Rio de Janeiro, e Confins, em Belo Horizonte, que sofreram um aumento de 4,38% e 4,23%, respectivamente. Os reajustes estão previstos nos contratos das concessionárias dos aeroportos como mecanismos de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre pontos Livelo com 55% de desconto e parcelamento em até 12x – Clientes selecionados
Esquenta Aniversário! A Livelo deu início a uma nova oferta de compra de pontos, onde oferece 55% de desconto para clientes selecionados. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Estrutura do Desconto 55% de desconto – Clientes selecionados A quantidade de pontos a ser comprada está limitada da seguinte forma: 400 mil pontos –...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Senacon solicita à ANAC que voos envolvendo o Rio Grande do Sul sejam remarcados gratuitamente e até reembolsados
A Senacon, vinculado ao Ministério da Justiça, solicitou à Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) que os clientes com voos originados ou destinados ao Rio Grande do Sul tenham a opção de reprogramar seus percursos sem custos e até mesmo receber o reembolso integral do bilhete. Os clientes teriam a...
Eye of the Flyer
Get $15 Back on Lyft Rides!
Need to save a few bucks on rideshare? A new offer gives certain credit cardholders the opportunity to earn $15 back on eligible Lyft purchases. The post Get $15 Back on Lyft Rides! appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
View from the Wing
United Airlines Cleared For Takeoff: FAA Expected To End Safety Audit Freeze
After a number of high profile incidents, the FAA has been auditing safety practices at United Airlines. They’ve been unable to open up flights to new cities or add new delivery aircraft to their fleet, and they have had to defer already-announced service. There was some worry that this could drag...

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One Mile at a Time
Activist Investor Carl Icahn Slashes JetBlue Stake
JetBlue Airways has been in a rough financial situation for quite some time. The airline put a lot of money and effort into a failed takeover of Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue has in general had an issue with its business model.
Live and Let’s Fly
FAA Clears United Airlines To Certify New Aircraft, Launch New Routes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given United Airlines the green light to restart new aircraft certification and to launch new routes in a major step forward for the carrier. United Airlines Will Restart Certification Activities, Including New Aircraft And Routes In March, after a string of unrelated maintenance-related...
Economy Class & Beyond
easyJet to open a base at London Southend
It seems its time for easyJet to open another base (or more accurately, re-open a base), this time at London Southend Airport (or Southend Airport for those of us old enough to remember the place). The new base will open in March 2025, with the airline planning to operate a...
One Mile at a Time
New Lisbon Airport To Open By 2034, Replacing Current One
It’s not often we see an entirely new airport built, especially in Europe. After all, it’s hard to find a large enough plot of land, and then you have all kinds of environmental and budget considerations. While we’ll see how this plays out, Portugal is planning on opening a major...
One Mile at a Time
United Cancels Los Angeles To Auckland & Brisbane Routes
United Airlines will be pulling the plug on two seasonal routes to the South Pacific, as flagged by @IshrionA. I can’t say I’m surprised, but it’s just another reminder of how no US airline can seemingly make Los Angeles work as a long haul, international hub.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendants in ‘Intensive Mediation’ to Reach Contract Deal Potentially By the Memorial Day Weekend
The union which represents flight attendants at American Airlines says it welcomes recent developments in contract negotiations with the Fort Worth-based carrier as months of stalled talks appear to show signs of steady progress. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) has just wrapped up three weeks of intensive negotiations...
Live from a Lounge
Etihad Guest changes to roll out on June 1, 2024
Changes are coming to the Etihad Guest loyalty programme on June 1, 2024. Some others have already been announced. Here are the details of the changes, to ensure that you are prepared for them. The post Etihad Guest changes to roll out on June 1, 2024 appeared first on Live...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Watch: Airline Worker Miarcously Escapes Serious Injury After Falling From Open Aircraft Door When Colleagues Remove the Airstairs Too Soon
An airline worker in Indonesia has miraculously escaped serious injury after falling out of an open aircraft door in Indonesia when his colleagues accidentally removed the airstairs away from the door just as he stepped off the airplane. The exact location and date of the alarming incident are still unknown,...
Frequent Miler
How Carrie & Stephen will score the 2024 Frequent Miler challenge (Flying by the Seat of our Points)
In less than three weeks, Frequent Miler’s annual challenge for 2024 will kick off: Flying by the Seat of our Points. This year, we’re testing our team’s skills with last minute travel. Greg, Nick and Tim will each have to book last minute travel to three different destinations assigned just...
Frequent Miler
What is Delta elite status worth?
Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are equal. Most airlines have multiple elite tiers to differentiate their valuable customers from their really valuable customers. And, of course, airlines offer the...
Frequent Miler
What is Delta elite status worth?
Most airlines offer extra benefits to their most valuable customers. If you fly enough with an airline, you can become “elite”. Of course, not all elites are equal. Most airlines have multiple elite tiers to differentiate their valuable customers from their really valuable customers. And, of course, airlines offer the...
Eye of the Flyer
It’s For Real: The Mirage in Las Vegas Sets a Closing Date
The end of an era will soon be here: The Mirage Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip announced the final day guests can stay at the resort — and which day operations will end altogether. The property will then be under construction and transformed into “the highly anticipated...
View from the Wing
Corporate Raider Carl Icahn Walking Away From JetBlue: Victory Or Grim Future For The Airline?
With JetBlue struggling, corporate raider Carl Icahn took nearly a 10% stake in the carrier and won the right to appointment members to the airline's board. Now he's walking away? Continue reading Corporate Raider Carl Icahn Walking Away From JetBlue: Victory Or Grim Future For The Airline?...
The Shutterwhale
Exclusive Accor Private Sale for Members: Save Up to 35% on Stays Across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific!
Enjoy 25% off stays of two nights or more at participating Accor hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific - Accor Plus members can access the sale now with an additional 10% savings (bringing the total discount to 35%) for participating properties in Asia and the Pacific.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A 25% Gratuity? For Take Out Food? Seriously?!?
I was ordering food from my portable electronic device to pick up an order of food from a local restaurant whose main business is take-out orders. Towards the end of the order, I saw options to pay as much as a 25% gratuity for take out food. Seriously?!? The food was not... The...
Frequent Miler
How to find incredible flight deals with Google Flights
When great flight deals are reported online, on this site or others, I’m often interested, but it’s exceptionally rare for me to take advantage of them.  The deals hardly ever include departures out of my home airport (Detroit) and the timing of the deals rarely meets my needs.  Luckily, Google...
ATX Jetsetter
The Battle is on for DCA Slots: American, San Antonio Pursue Nonstop Flight
American Airlines and the City of San Antonio have partnered with one another to pursue a direct flight to Washington, D.C. The post The Battle is on for DCA Slots: American, San Antonio Pursue Nonstop Flight appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 15,000 bonus Aeroplan points on Air Canada flights to Australia
Air Canada is offering up to 15,000 bonus Aeroplan points on flights to Australia that are booked during their recently launched Australia seat sale. Not are bonus Aeroplan points up for grabs but the sale also provides a $300 discount on new bookings of select Economy, Premium Economy Lowest and...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Mirage Hotel & Casino Closes on July 17th and Gears Up for Hard Rock Transformation
The Mirage Hotel & Casino is getting ready to close. July 17th will be… The post The Mirage Hotel & Casino Closes on July 17th and Gears Up for Hard Rock Transformation appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Travel With Grant
Earn 4x Bonus Citi ThankYou Points at Restaurants with Citi Double Cash Credit Card (Targeted Email Offer)
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.  Earlier today, I received an email from Citi regarding my Citi Double Cash Credit Card.  The subject line sounded generic: "Grant, Activate your offer today and start earning now" and didn't look very enticing until I read further down the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canda Offers the Largest Buy-On-Board Menu of Any North American Carrier
Airplane food is not something that gets people too excited. Even in premium cabins… The post Air Canda Offers the Largest Buy-On-Board Menu of Any North American Carrier appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Sphere Upgrades, Rio Cracks Down, El Cortez Expanding & Plaza’s Brilliant Marketing Continues!
The Vegas Sphere is getting upgraded already, a historic Vegas property is expanding, Rio cracks down on free Hyatt breakfasts, mini craps tables, Paris Versailles update and a day in the life of a casino CEO. The post Vegas Sphere Upgrades, Rio Cracks Down, El Cortez Expanding & Plaza’s Brilliant...
View from the Wing
Anyone Can Get Away With The Southwest Preboarding Scam – And The Airline Just Shrugs
A Southwest passenger complained on social media about four young girls and their parents pre-boarding their flight despite "not need[ing] assistance or extra time" and Southwest responded that "many disabilities aren't visible" so they are "unable to question preboarding requests." We regret any frustration, Stephanie. As many disabilities aren't visible, we're...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 15 Bonus Offer Highlight: airBaltic Club – 2x points on all flights booked during their Hot Cherry Deals Sale
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is another bonus from airBaltic Club who are offering 2x points for flights booked during their Hot Cherry Deals Sale. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post May 15 Bonus Offer Highlight: airBaltic Club – 2x points on all flights booked during...