One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Reserve Vs. Amex Platinum: Which Premium Card Wins?
Nowadays premium cards are more popular than ever before. Two of the most well-known are the American Express Platinum Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, and I know a lot of people struggle to decide which card is a better fit.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendants Challenge Excruciatingly Long Computer-Based Training Modules
It’s the bane of any corporate worker’s life… the dreaded deadline to complete mandatory annual Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules, which seemingly get longer with each passing year. The desperate scramble to click through a never-ending slideshow only to be hit by an exam at the end is a well-trodden path...
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Your Mileage May Vary
Travelers Were Asked Which City Disappointed Them Most. The Answers Were Brutal.
Sometimes a place can be a victim of its own reputation. You hear people rave about it. You see stunning photos online. Movies, TV shows, travel writers, and social media…
View from the Wing
Delta Flight Canceled After Police Remove Flight Attendant For Fighting
The flight back to Detroit was cancelled due to lack of crew, and without additional later flights that day passengers were rebooked for the following day.
View from the Wing
Delta Sued After Flight Attendant Reported A Father Comforting His Scared Daughter For Human Trafficking
Delta faces a new lawsuit after a flight attendant reported a father comforting his scared daughter as possible human trafficking, questioning the bare bones training airline employees actually get to identify these situations.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines is Reportedly Working On a New Economy Product With a Blocked Middle Seat to Reduce Flight Attendant Requirements
United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block out the middle seat in a row of three in order to reduce the number of flight attendants that are required to work on its soon-to-debut ‘Coastliner’ Airbus A321neo jets. The Chicago-based...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air Canada Captain Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without License
A former Air Canada captain has been charged after authorities alleged he flew more…
One Mile at a Time
Hyatt Is Cashing In On Loyalty: Smart Business Decision, Or Will It Backfire?
World of Hyatt has long been my favorite major hotel loyalty program. I feel like Hyatt tries harder than the competition when it comes to delivering on benefits, and also offers more in the way of confirmed perks that can meaningfully improve the stay experience of members.
One Mile at a Time
WOW: My Visit To Laos’ Creepy, Lawless “Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone”
Duringmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle,we spent a few nights at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. As I hinted at in the review, we did a side trip during our stay that I found to be utterly fascinating, so let me explain how it came to...
Economy Class & Beyond
Apple annouces its 27 versions of its software – is your device ready for it?
It was Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kick-off earlier this week, and with it a rather… compact… list of announcements, as Apple is working “under the bonnet” on a lot of things, as well as Siri AI. But what’s going to be able to run what? Your OS27 lineup  Distilled...
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Delta’s Former President Explains How First Class Upgrades Vanished And Paid Premium Seats Took Over
Former Delta President Glen Hauenstein explains how Delta turned first class from an upgrade giveaway into a profit center, why low-cost carriers struggle to go premium, and how Delta will address its own product slipping.
Frequent Miler
Rideshare & transit Amex Offer on Marriott cards: Spend $15 & get $6 or 1K bonus points (use up to 3 times)
Amex Marriott cardholders are being targeted for a new Amex Offer that’s offering rewards when spending $15 on rideshare and transit. Some cardholders will get $6 back up to three times, while others will get 1,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points up to three times. The Deals Spend $15+ on rideshare...
Miles To Memories
With The Sapphire Preferred Devaluation Do You Need A Sapphire Reserve Now? Let’s Dive Into The Numbers
A lot of people are asking themselves, should you get a Chase Sapphire Reserve card after the recent Sapphire Preferred changes?
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Express abrirá Centurion Lounge no Aeroporto de Amsterdã ainda este ano
A American Express confirmou a abertura de uma nova Centurion Lounge no Aeroporto de Amsterdã-Schiphol. Prevista para entrar em operação no fim de 2026, a sala ficará localizada na área não-Schengen do terminal e será a primeira lounge própria de uma empresa global de cartões de crédito no principal aeroporto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 15 voos pelo Brasil a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade
No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu 15 oportunidades de emissões pelo Brasil a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira os trechos selecionados e encontre inspiração para a sua próxima viagem gastando menos! Passagens com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos a partir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
BTG passa a contar com parceria com programa DragonPass para acesso às salas VIP
O BTG passa a contar com parceria com o programa DragonPass para oferecer o benefício de acesso às salas VIP de aeroportos aos clientes de seus principais cartões de crédito. A mudança substitui o antigo LoungeKey, mas mantém a quantidade de acessos gratuitos disponível para cada categoria de cartão. O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis em Recife e Fortaleza com diárias a partir de R$ 153
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a Mega Oferta ALL Accor para reservar hotéis em Recife e Fortaleza com desconto. Neste artigo, trouxemos algumas dicas de hospedagens com diárias a partir de R$ 153. Veja as informações completas a seguir e aproveite. Mega Oferta ALL Accor Até 25% de desconto – hotéis selecionados pelo...
Germany
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BIS ENDE 2027: Mit Status Match Best Western Diamond Select kassieren
Der sehr offene Best Western Status Match … Best Western hat seit Ewigkeiten ein sehr großzügiges Status Match…
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Moxie의 2026 Saigon 맛집기행
지난 4월에 며칠 다녀왔던 호치민씨티(사이공)에서 다녀와본 Moxie의 맛집기행 사이공편에 오셨습니다.  여행중 숙박했던 Park Hyatt Saigon에서 먹는 조식이 좋아서 배가 고프면서 다니지는 않았는데요. 그러면서도 더운 사이공을 다니면서 식사때가 되면 괜찮을법한 식당들을 찾아서 가 봤습니다. 
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Revolut troca DragonPass por LoungeKey no acesso às salas VIP
A Revolut implementou uma mudança em seu programa de acesso a salas VIP em aeroportos: DragonPass deixou de ser a plataforma utilizada pela fintech, que passa a oferecer o benefício por meio do LoungeKey. Embora os benefícios de cada plano permaneçam os mesmos, a alteração vai impactar a lista de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje pelo Brasil com emissões a partir de 5.600 milhas Smiles
Está de olho na próxima viagem pelo Brasil? O Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz uma nova seleção de oportunidades para quem quer economizar no resgate de passagens. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões nacionais a partir de 5.600 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do país. Confira os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hilton Honors amplia benefícios de upgrades e passa a permitir confirmação antecipada de suítes
O Hilton Honors anunciou mudanças em sua política de upgrades para membros elite. Além de exibir opções de upgrade durante o check-in digital, o programa passa a oferecer um novo benefício que permite confirmar upgrades para suítes antes da hospedagem em hotéis participantes. O Hilton Honors anunciou duas novidades voltadas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera para o Azul Fidelidade
Precisando de pontos? O Azul Fidelidade acaba de dar início a uma nova promoção em parceria com a Esfera. Desta vez, os clientes têm a possibilidade de ganhar até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A promoção é válida até o dia 14 de junho e você confere os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
BB aumenta anuidade do Altus Visa Infinite e eleva barreira para isenção
O Banco do Brasil confirmou novas condições para o Altus Visa Infinite, incluindo aumento expressivo da anuidade e uma nova política para obtenção de descontos e isenção da tarifa. Esse é o segundo aumento na anuidade dos cartões de alta renda que noticiamos em menos de 24 horas. Depois do...
Germany
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Die Singapore Flüge für die Marriott Status Challenge in Europa fliegen: 400 Euro für Star Alliance Gold
Mit vier Flügen und einem Marriott Status den Star Alliance Gold günstig holen … ACHTUNG: Die günstigen Singapore…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 10 de junho de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta quarta-feira, a Livelo se destacou com mais de 50 ofertas de até 11 pontos por real gasto, adesão ao clube e upgrade. Confira essas e demais ofertas a seguir. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Azul Fidelidade e Livelo oferecem até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Última chance para aproveitar! A campanha de transferência bonificada entre o Azul Fidelidade e a Livelo termina hoje. Até o fim do dia, é possível garantir até 120% de bônus ao transferir pontos para o programa. Confira os detalhes da oferta e veja como aproveitar antes que ela chegue ao fim....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Livelo oferece até 161.000 pontos no upgrade para o Clube Super
A Livelo está com uma nova oferta do clube válida apenas hoje, dia 10 de junho, em que oferece aos clientes até 161.000 pontos no upgrade para o Clube Super. Confira os principais detalhes a seguir! Upgrade para o Clube Livelo Super Esta promoção de upgrade do Clube Livelo está...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 162 na LATAM
Aproveite! Somente hoje, dia 10 de junho, a LATAM está com passagens nacionais com valores a partir de R$ 162 para viajar nos próximos meses. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite antes que acabe. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Shanghai para Pequim voando com a Xiamen Airlines
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos continuar a falar sobre uma sequência de emissões que realizei, sendo neste post para uma viagem de Shanghai para Pequim, para dois passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a Xiamen Airlines e utilizando milhas do programa Flying Blue...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Péssima notícia! BRB reajusta anuidade do DUX Visa Infinite para R$ 4.800
O BRB anunciou uma ampla revisão nas regras do DUX Visa Infinite: além de elevar a anuidade para R$ 4.800, o banco aumentou os requisitos de aprovação e os gastos necessários para obter isenção do valor anual do cartão. O BRB promoveu mudanças importantes em seu principal cartão de crédito...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Singapore Airlines restringe escolha antecipada de assentos na classe executiva
A Singapore Airlines alterou sua política de seleção antecipada de assentos na classe executiva. A partir de agora, passageiros que viajarem em tarifas mais econômicas ou emitirem passagens com determinadas categorias de milhas terão acesso limitado à escolha de assentos antes do voo, enquanto clientes de tarifas mais flexíveis e...
France
The Travelers Club
Kérosène : l’œil du cyclone de l’été 2026 ? (IATA AGM 2026)
À Rio, en marge des sessions plénières de l’AGM, IATA a présenté un graphique que beaucoup ont rapidement regardé comme une bonne nouvelle. Il montrait l’évolution du prix du kérosène depuis novembre 2025 : une montée brutale jusqu’à 188 dollars le baril en avril, puis une décrue partielle, 158 dollars...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira emissões para Toronto a partir de 82 mil milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é conhecer uma das cidades mais vibrantes do Canadá gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje traz ótimas oportunidades para Toronto. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões a partir de 82.000 milhas + taxas. Confira a seleção que preparamos e aproveite para começar a planejar sua próxima...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sul da Itália ganha nova ligação de trem bala entre Nápoles, Bari e Lecce
Trem bala Frecciarossa começa a operar em julho na Itália, e permitirá viagens sem baldeações entre a Campânia e a Puglia. Bilhetes já estão sendo vendidos a preços promocionais entre 17 e 24 euros, mas dependem da antecedência da compra e categoria escolhida. Viajar pelo sul da Itália ficará mais...
Germany
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DEAL: Hainan Business Oslo – Shanghai (Return): 1.600 Euro
Mit der Hainan Business von Oslo nach Shanghai … Die Five Star Airline Hainan bietet weiterhin einen sehr…
Germany
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China Southern Business Budapest – China (Return): 1.600 Euro – Auch Tibet!
Mit der China Southern Business von Budapest nach China … China Southern bietet weiterhin einen guten Business Deal…
Traveling For Miles
United Airlines partners with Chef’s Table for new Polaris business class menus
United Airlines has announced a change to its international premium cabin catering. Starting in August, the carrier will debut a new lineup of chef-curated meals developed in collaboration with Chef's Table, the creative brand behind the Emmy award-winning Netflix docuseries.
Points Miles and Bling
How Supplementary Credit Cards Actually Work
Often, I receive questions about supplementary cardholders on credit cards, including whether the authorized user has access to the same…

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Flying Blue Gold Status Match Ends Saturday, Unlocking Free Delta Bags, Boarding, And Exit Rows
Flying Blue Gold status match ends Saturday for U.S. and Canadian members, offering Delta flyers free bags, priority boarding, and exit-row seats for $199. A family checking bags can recover that cost quickly.
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Rolls Out Aircraft Trading Cards: Better Late Than Never!
American Airlines has joined the trend of offering trading cards, though the airline is only doing this in celebration of its 100th birthday. While I first covered this back when the airline made the announcement, there’s now an update, as these should be available on a pretty widespread basis.
The Bulkhead Seat
United May Block Middle Seats on New “Coastliner” Aircraft to Cut Crew Requirements
United Airlines is reportedly exploring a new Economy Class seating concept that could permanently…
Miles To Memories
($30 Back!) Why I Love Target Circle Offers & How To Maximize Them
I share some tips on maximizing Target Circle offers to lock in some pretty great savings at a ton of different places.
View from the Wing
Man In U.S. Illegally Pleads Guilty After Using Woman’s Boarding Pass And Attacking TSA Officers At Las Vegas Airport
The man hit and slapped the officer in the head and took the officer’s glasses. Las Vegas police responded and tried to detain him, but he fought them, flipped one officer over his back, and both fell to the ground. He grabbed an officer’s pen and tried to him...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 10% on Airfares With Ethiopian Airlines
You can save 10% on airfares with Ethiopian Airlines from the United States, Canada, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo to destinations that are served by the airline on almost all fares in both the economy class cabin and in the business class cabin... ...but you must...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott’s Long-Awaited St. Regis London Finally Set to Open This October
I first wrote about the upcoming St. Regis London back in 2024. Now, after…
One Mile at a Time
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Promotion: Eligibility, Cost, Value
For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering paid status match promotions, on an on-again, off-again basis. The status match has always had residency requirements, though the list of countries that are targeted does change over time.
Economy Class & Beyond
Japan Airlines updates its long haul operations, as well as some passenger experiance improvements
It seems Japan Airlines is going all-in with its long-haul programme, with the latest changes to the network, as well as some nice passenger experience touches. Airbus A350-1000 deployments JAL’s Airbus A350-1000 operation expands, with the type flying 14 flights across 5 routes. They now include: Toyko Haneda – New...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Venture Business Card: New 100K welcome offer
Capital One rebranded and revamped the Spark Miles for Business card a couple of months ago, and it’s now known as the Venture Business card. This week, Capital One changed the welcome offer for the Venture Business. Although the total miles you get has dropped from 150,000 to 100,000, the...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Thai Airways Business Class Airbus A320 (CEI-BKK)
To kick off the return portion of my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, we flew Thai Airways Airbus A320 business class on the 70-minute flight from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK).
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines May Block Middle Seats On New Airbus Jets To Avoid Adding A Flight Attendant
A leaked image suggests United Airlines is exploring a blocked-middle-seat economy row on its new Airbus A321XLR jets, apparently as a way to manage flight attendant staffing requirements. United May Block Middle Seats On New Airbus Jets To Avoid Extra Flight Attendant United Airlines may be exploring a new economy...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 590: An Unexpected Diversion
The industry gathered in Rio to discuss its future, and things are awfully murky right now. Plus an update on the UA 764 incident at EWR, lounges, dynamic award pricing, and more.
You Are Travel
Ok, Hyatt – Here’s How You Can Make it Right
tl;dr – I’m choosing to move forward, are you with me? ​We’re a few weeks removed from the…
View from the Wing
Frontier Passenger Arrested After Fighting With Crew Over Second Dog She Snuck Onto Flight
A Frontier passenger was arrested after allegedly sneaking a second dog onto an Atlanta–San Francisco flight. Video shows a confrontation at the front of the aircraft before airport police removed her to the tarmac.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
No, Flight Attendants Really Don’t Care What You Wear on the Plane
Every few days, a photo of well-dressed First Class airline passengers from the 1950s will pop up on social media platforms like Facebook, with an angry caption decrying how much standards have dropped, and claiming that the air travel experience would be so much better for everyone if passengers wore...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott International Opens 10,000th Global Property
Marriott has reached a landmark milestone in its nearly century-long history with the opening…
Traveling For Miles
Chase devalues points transfers to Hyatt (only Sapphire Reserve cards spared)
2026 is turning out to be a bad year for World of Hyatt fans. First Hyatt reimagines its award charts and increases the cost of some bookings by over 65%, and now Chase and Hyatt decide that for most cardholders, the 1:1 transfer ratio between Ultimate Rewards and the World...
TravelUpdate
Chase Sapphire Preferred Refresh: Here Are The Winners & Losers
With the most recent refresh of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, who are the winners and losers? Does it make sense to keep the card?
One Mile at a Time
193-Room St. Regis London Opening October 2026, After Big Delay
London is one of the most premium hotel markets in the world, though it’s a city that has surprisingly few luxury points hotel options. That’s slowly changing, though we’re having to be really patient, given constant construction delays.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Boardroom Drama Sidelines CEO-In-Waiting And Threatens Its Famous Culture
Southwest’s leadership drama appears to sideline Andrew Watterson as CEO-in-waiting. Deeper boardroom power struggles could reshape the airline’s famous culture just as it pushes through major changes to fares, bags, seating, and staffing.
TravelUpdate
Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Are Not Worthless, They’re Just Worth Less Going Forward
Are Chase Ultimate Rewards Points worth less or just worthless? Has the latest announcement left you wondering about what to do next?
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Air Lines A220-300 Comfort Review – How Much Better than Coach or First Class?
I flew Delta's A220-300 in Comfort Plus for the first time — front-row bulkhead, big leg room, swing-out screens. Here's how it stacks up against coach and first.
View from the Wing
United Airlines Improves Family Mileage Pooling [Roundup]
United’s family mileage pooling is more useful now that pooled miles can be redeemed on most partners, with some odd limits for Hawaiian and Emirates. Also: Emirates tries insurance to bring travelers back to Dubai, a Delta passenger is accused of touching crew, and two cats fly to Japan in...