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Fun With Borders: Haskell Free Library & Opera House
We decided to have fun with borders at Haskell Free Library & Opera House in honor of the celebrations of both Independence Day in the United States and Canada Day in Canada, as this historic structure straddles the border between the two countries.
Marked with a cornerstone that the building was...
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Korean-American Doctor Says United Airlines Employee Mocked Him With “Konnichiwa” Greeting
A Korean-American physician says he was greeted mockingly with “Konnichiwa” after a flight by a United employee, then watched as the awkward exchange turned into something more insulting. While this may not be a David Dao incident, it seems like a serious unforced error. Doctor Says United Failed To Step...
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My Chase car rental claim and a botched experiment
Thwack! We had just gotten on the highway when a rock hit the windshield. I had rented the minivan the night before. Now, the Frequent Miler team was on our way to Colorado Springs for a working meeting with our blog hosting company, Boarding Area. Despite the cracked windshield, visibility...
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Hunter Biden Blames Business Class Bloody Mary Cart And United App Shows Who Boarded
Marriott and United are offering targeted summer bonuses for elites enrolled in their partnership, Hunter Biden says a business class Bloody Mary cart triggered a relapse, and United’s app now shows how many passengers have boarded. Also: Frontier and Barclays renew their cobrand deal, Flying Blue promo awards include U.S.–Europe...
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Korean-American Doctor Was Greeted With “Konnichiwa” As He Got Off A United Flight, And He Wants Answers
A Korean-American doctor says he was greeted with “Konnichiwa” while deplaning a United flight, then confronted the man and asked whether he worked for the airline. The incident upset him and even reduced him to the wrong Asian stereotype.
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American Airlines Is Now Offering First Class Upgrades For Just $35 While Loyal Customers Wait In Coach
American Airlines appears to be offering domestic first class upgrades for as little as $35, a new low that makes sense for casual passengers but stings for loyal customers waiting on complimentary upgrades. The shift shows how little traditional elite upgrades are worth now that airlines would rather sell the...
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The More I Travel The World, The More I Appreciate Traveling In America
The more I travel internationally, the more I appreciate traveling within the United States. That wasn’t the outcome I expected when I started spending so much time overseas, but it has become increasingly obvious over the years. Travel has a funny way of highlighting things that I once took for granted....
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The Amex Black Card Gets A New $1,000 Dining Credit, But This Luxury Feels Like A Spreadsheet
American Express has added a new $1,000 annual Resy dining credit to the Centurion Card, giving Black Card members a larger version of the restaurant benefit now offered on Platinum. But even on a $5,000-a-year prestige card with a $10,000 initiation fee, Amex still requires enrollment and quarterly credit management,...
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American Airlines Refunded $900,000 For Overcharging Taxes On Children’s Award Tickets. DOT Took 11 Years To Act
American Airlines has refunded more than $900,000 to AAdvantage members after overcharging taxes on children’s award tickets to 14 jurisdictions. The refunds trace back to a complaint filed by frequent flyer Mike Borsetti in 2015, but DOT took 11 years to act and ultimately declined enforcement because too much time...
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Assessing the damage of Hyatt’s devaluation, a first time car rental claim for Greg, Nick’s lessons from canceled travel plans, and more (Week in Review)
As of last Monday, the entire Frequent Miler team is now 40 years old or above. Yes, I finally joined the guys in the over-the-hill club. Symptoms have included lame puns, grumbling about noise levels in public places, and a diligent morning routine of vitamins (even before coffee). Despite these...
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 3 de julho de 2026
A última edição do Radar PPV da semana está no ar! A seguir, veja todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou no mundo dos pontos e milhas. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções de adesão...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! LATAM Pass tem voos nacionais a partir de 4.442 milhas
Se a ideia é explorar novos destinos pelo Brasil gastando poucas milhas, o Alerta de passagens PPV de hoje pode trazer boas oportunidades. Nossa equipe reuniu diversos trechos nacionais no LATAM Pass, com resgates a partir de 4.442 milhas + taxas, para diferentes cidades do país. Confira as opções disponíveis!...
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Alerta PPV: resgate passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 182 na LATAM
Se a ideia é viajar gastando pouco, vale a pena conferir esta seleção. Reunimos passagens da LATAM a partir de R$ 182 para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite as tarifas promocionais enquanto estão disponíveis. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM,...
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TAP inicia operação entre Lisboa e Curitiba
A TAP Air Portugal inaugurou nesta quarta-feira (2) sua nova rota entre Lisboa e Curitiba, devolvendo ao Paraná uma ligação direta com a Europa após mais de duas décadas. A operação será realizada três vezes por semana e permitirá conexões para mais de 50 destinos europeus por meio do hub...
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Segue valendo! Assine o Clube Smiles 2.000 e ganhe 16.000 milhas na adesão
A promoção segue valendo! A Smiles continua oferecendo aos novos assinantes do Clube 2.000 a possibilidade de garantir 16.000 milhas na hora ao aderir ao plano. A campanha fica disponível até às 10h do dia 6 de julho. Confira os detalhes! Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas serão creditadas na...
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Como economizar em viagens internacionais com a AstroPay
Quem viaja para o exterior sabe que escolher a forma de pagamento faz diferença no orçamento. Além da cotação da moeda, entram na conta fatores como IOF, spread cambial e tarifas que, muitas vezes, passam despercebidas na hora da compra. Nos últimos anos, as contas globais ganharam espaço justamente por...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece 5.000 pontos bônus em compras de voos com NuPay: novos cadastros ganham 2.000 pontos extras
O Azul Fidelidade, em parceria com o Nubank, lançou uma nova campanha que pode render até 7.000 pontos bônus aos participantes. Nesta oferta, clientes que realizarem a compra de um voo da Azul Linhas Aéreas utilizando NuPay garantem 5.000 pontos, além de 2.000 pontos extras para novos cadastros feitos com...
Brazil
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JAL confirma novas suítes de classe executiva para os Boeing 787-9
A nova classe executiva dos Boeing 787-9 da JAL terá suítes com portas inspiradas no Airbus A350-1000. A modernização também incluirá melhorias na conectividade e no entretenimento de bordo. A Japan Airlines (JAL) confirmou que irá equipar sua frota de Boeing 787-9 com uma nova classe executiva inspirada nas suítes...
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Confira três promoções na Livelo que acabam hoje
Hoje, dia 3 de julho, chegam ao fim três ofertas do Clube Livelo Days. Neste artigo, você confere os detalhes de como garantir bônus na adesão ou upgrade do Clube Livelo. Além disso, você pode comprar pontos com até 55% OFF. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Pontos Livelo com até...
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Lufthansa passa a cobrar para trocar assento durante o check-in
Desde e 1º de julho, passageiros da Lufthansa que viajam em diversas tarifas da classe econômica e premium economy poderão pagar uma taxa caso desejem trocar de assento durante o check-in online. A cobrança não vale para tarifas Flex nem para clientes com status Senator e HON Circle. O Lufthansa...
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Flying Blue em oferta: resgate voos a partir de 7.500 milhas
Se você está planejando uma viagem internacional, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de julho do Flying Blue. O programa de fidelidade da Air France e KLM liberou novas emissões pela Europa a partir de 7.500 milhas e voos intercontinentais a partir de 18.750 milhas. Confira os detalhes da campanha...
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Peça seu cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite e acumule até 7 milhas por dólar + 20.000 milhas bônus
A Smiles segue com sua campanha promocional dos cartões GOL Smiles Visa. Os interessados terão até 15 de julho para solicitar o cartão e aproveitar dois dos principais benefícios da oferta: bônus de até 20 mil milhas na contratação e acúmulo de até 7 milhas por dólar gasto no cartão...
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Amazon, Magalu e Mercado Livre: os melhores cupons estão aqui
Antes de finalizar sua próxima compra, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de cupons. Reunimos ofertas ativas da Amazon, Magalu e Mercado Livre que podem garantir descontos em milhares de produtos. Veja as oportunidades disponíveis e economize em diversas categorias. Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon: Mercado Livre Confira...
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Qantas amplia Economy Plus para toda a frota de Airbus A330
Após estrear nos voos domésticos no início de 2026, a Economy Plus será ampliada para os Airbus A330 da Qantas. A nova configuração oferecerá mais espaço para as pernas, embarque prioritário e prioridade nos compartimentos de bagagem em rotas internacionais para a Ásia e o Pacífico, além de alguns voos...
Brazil
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Reserve pacotes na Azul Viagens com até 20% de desconto
A Azul Viagens está com novos cupons de desconto! Desta vez, oferece aos seus clientes até 20% de desconto em pacotes em dinheiro ou com pontos Azul Fidelidade. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta promoção válida até o dia 6 de julho. Desconto em pacotes na Azul Viagens O desconto...
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Etihad amplia voos para cinco destinos
A Etihad, companhia dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, decidiu reforçar a oferta de voos para cinco destinos que apresentaram forte demanda nos últimos meses. Entre as novidades estão mais voos para a Europa, a extensão de duas rotas sazonais e a confirmação de Daca como destino operado durante todo o ano....
Brazil
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Livelo oferece até 13 pontos por real em mais de 60 lojas parceiras
A Livelo iniciou uma nova rodada de ofertas para quem quer acelerar o acúmulo de pontos nas compras do dia a dia. Nesta campanha, é possível garantir até 13 pontos por real gasto em diversas lojas parceiras. Reunimos neste artigo mais de 60 promoções ativas no programa, para você conferir...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões nacionais a partir de 6.100 milhas Smiles + taxas
Dando sequência às oportunidades de emissão, o Alerta de passagens PPV traz uma seleção de trechos nacionais para quem quer viajar pelo Brasil. Nossa equipe encontrou opções no Smiles com resgates a partir de 6.100 milhas + taxas, saindo de diferentes cidades e para diversos destinos pelo país. Confira as...
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Le Petit inaugura sua loja no aeroporto de Porto Alegre
A Le Petit inaugurou sua primeira loja no Aeroporto Salgado Filho, em Porto Alegre, ampliando as opções gastronômicas e de presentes disponíveis no terminal. Conhecida pelos seus tradicionais macarons, a marca gaúcha passa a oferecer aos passageiros e visitantes uma seleção de doces, bebidas e produtos que combinam a inspiração...
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Reserve hotéis com piscina no interior de São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 202
O interior de São Paulo guarda excelentes opções para quem deseja fazer uma pausa na rotina. Seja para um fim de semana prolongado, férias ou uma viagem rápida, uma hospedagem com piscina pode tornar a experiência ainda mais agradável. Confira nossa seleção de hotéis com diárias a partir de R$...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Azul pelo Mundo tem emissões internacionais a partir de 67.905 pontos
Se a próxima viagem internacional está nos planos, o Alerta de passagens PPV de hoje pode te ajudar. Nossa equipe reuniu diversas emissões no Azul pelo Mundo, com opções para diferentes destinos internacionais a partir de 67.905 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos selecionados! Passagens internacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira...
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Easy $300 checking bonus with Capital One 360
Capital One 360 is again offering a $300 bonus when you open a new checking account and receive two direct deposits of $500 or more within 75 days of account opening. That’s quite an easy bonus to hit, and at $600 for those playing in two-player mode, it becomes even...
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12 things to know about Hyatt’s devaluation | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep365 | 7-3-26
On today’s episode, we’ll see how the 5x airline card saga continues, Nick will give us more reasons to use the Southwest app, we’ll hear some exciting news about Frontier, and we’ll dive deep into Hyatt’s devaluation. 12 things to know about Hyatt’s devaluation Watch the full episode below, or...
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American to Open Grab-and-Go Provisions by Admirals Club at JFK Airport
The new Provisions lounge will be located by gates 12 and 14 in the main building, and will include a barista bar.
The post American to Open Grab-and-Go Provisions by Admirals Club at JFK Airport first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Reserve for Business℠ can have different Points Boost rates…on the same hotel
When Chase refreshed the Sapphire Reserve® card and launched the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ card last year, it did away with the previous 1.5 cents per point (cpp) redemptions everywhere via Chase Travel℠ and replaced them with Points Boosts. This feature gives holders of either card the opportunity to redeem...
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Guest Arrested After Duping 300 Luxury Hotels Arrested, Skipping Hyatt Bill And Stealing Laptop
Police in Raipur arrested serial hotel scammer Bingson John after he allegedly skipped out on a Hyatt Raipur bill and took a hotel-provided laptop. Authorities say he has spent more than 30 years duping hundreds of luxury hotels across India, presenting himself as a tour guide, teacher, or yoga instructor,...
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Guest Arrested After Duping 300 Luxury Hotels, Skipped Hyatt Bill And Stole Laptop
Police in Raipur arrested serial hotel scammer Bingson John after he allegedly skipped out on a Hyatt Raipur bill and took a hotel-provided laptop. Authorities say he has spent more than 30 years duping hundreds of luxury hotels across India, presenting himself as a tour guide, teacher, or yoga instructor,...
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Rakuten offering up to $100 / 10K Bilt points for Chase Unlimited cards
For several months, Rakuten has been offering rewards after you apply through Rakuten’s link and are then approved for the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card. Now, another Chase card is in the mix: the Ink Business Unlimited®. The current rate for Freedom Unlimited is $90 in cashback or up to 9,000...
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Save Up to 10% on Airfares to Africa With Ethiopian Airlines
You can save up to 10% on airfares to Africa with Ethiopian Airlines for travel to your choice of any of 76 destinations on that continent which are served by the airline through the end of the schedule for seats in the economy class cabin...
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American Airlines Pilots Unhappy That the Texas-Based Carrier Won’t Let Them Claim For Uber Black
Pilots at American Airlines have criticized the Texas-based carrier over a slew of new issues, including the fact that the airline refuses to reimburse them for trips between the airport and their layover hotels using Uber Black – described by the rideshare app as the “ultimate stylish ride,” which uses...
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Hilton Luxury Brands Amex Offer: Spend $1250, Get $250 Back in US and Latin America (targeted)
There’s a new Amex Offer that can save you $250 on stays when you spend at least $1250 at Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR properties in the US and Latin America. This can be used at two of Hilton’s more sought-after properties in North America: Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal...
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Chase Travel℠ Chase Offer: Spend $600 & get $100 back (targeted)
There’s another Chase Offer that offers a $100 statement credit when you book $600+ through Chase Travel℠. This can be stacked with the $250 Edit credits on both the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Reserve for Business® cards (assuming you have one that’s targeted). Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠ The Deal...
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10 American Travel Experiences You Should Have At Least Once
Like many things in life, America is best understood by experiencing it, not merely reading about it. 10 American Travel Experiences Everyone Should Have (At Least) Once Yesterday, I wrote about why the more I travel the world, the more I appreciate traveling in America. Today, I want to be...
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Delta Needs To Win Los Angeles. The Fight With United Is Really About Credit Card Spend
Delta is already the largest airline at LAX, but its Los Angeles push is really about more than adding routes to Newark, Philadelphia, Dulles, Manila, or Asia. United’s long-haul network makes it Delta’s real threat in LA, and the bigger prize is premium relevance in one of the country’s richest...
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Why The Best Rewards Credit Card Is Usually Two Cards, Not One
Most people ask for the best rewards credit card, but the better answer is often a pairing: one card that earns the most in your biggest spending categories and another that earns more than 1x everywhere else. Signup bonuses and benefits matter, but ongoing spending should be judged separately, whether...
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Rakuten offering $100 cashback or up to 10K Bilt points for Citi Strata Premier® card
For several months, Rakuten has been offering rewards when applying for and being approved for the Chase Freedom Unlimited® card, as well as two different Bank of America cards. Now, Citibank is getting into the game. At the moment, Rakuten is offering $100 cashback or up to 10,000 Bilt points...
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FAA Moves To Override State Rest Rules For Flight Attendants, Saying Safety Comes First
FAA is proposing to override state meal and rest-break rules for flight attendants, arguing that federal aviation safety rules already govern crew duty and rest and that state requirements can conflict with the need for crew to remain available in emergencies. The rulemaking would strengthen airlines’ preemption argument, but unions,...
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Save Up to 60% at Select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts With IHG One Rewards
You can enjoy some time relaxing at the beach and spend less money, as you can save up to 60% at select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts with IHG One Rewards at 27 participating resort properties in the United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, and Aruba between today, Friday, July 3,...
