Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Cash® – which is better? $750 or 90,000 Points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Cash 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
Quit That Loyalty Program Mindset Once and For All.
The term loyalty program was a misnomer in the year 2015, for all intents and purposes; and is even more of a misnomer in 2025. The time is long overdue to quit that loyalty program mindset once and for all. Even exactly ten years after this article was first published, articles...
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Your Mileage May Vary
She Claimed It Was About ‘Sitting Together’ On The Plane – But It Clearly Wasn’t
I just don’t understand people. Especially people on planes. My husband told you the other day that we took a very spontaneous long weekend to Aruba. It took a bit…
One Mile at a Time
Veteran Air India Boeing 787 Captain At Center Of AI171 Crash Probe
Last week, the preliminary report was released about the tragedy of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people. The cause of the accident was that the fuel control switches were turned off just seconds after takeoff, one after the other,...
Frequent Miler
The hunt for the best flight award finder
To-date, my post “Which award search tool is best?” has focused mostly on features. I prefer tools that let us search across award programs, across dates, and across multiple airports all at once. Plus, I think it’s critical for tools to offer robust alerts. The best awards are rarely there...
View from the Wing
Hertz Turns AI Loose On Renters, Billing 5x More Customers For Minor Nicks And Scrapes—And It’s Spreading Fast
Hertz's new AI system lets them go after 5 times as many customers as before. The rate at which they're sending out bills is skyrocketing. Continue reading Hertz Turns AI Loose On Renters, Billing 5x More Customers For Minor Nicks And Scrapes—And It’s Spreading Fast...
Frequent Miler
[Source] Citi Strata Elite debuts this weekend and replaces Prestige
Citi recently announced that they will launch an ultra premium card, the Strata Elite card, in the third quarter of 2025. Well, we’re already in the third quarter, and a source reached out to me to say that the card should be available for applications this weekend. They also supplied...
View from the Wing
Aviation Insider Leaks: Delta Air Lines Secretly Finalizing Landmark Boeing 787 Order
Delta doesn't do a good job keeping secrets about their fleet plans. I told you in advance they were planning to buy Boeing 737 MAXs and they did. Now they're planning to make another order from Boeing. Continue reading Aviation Insider Leaks: Delta Air Lines Secretly Finalizing Landmark Boeing...
View from the Wing
Finally, A Travel Portal Worth Using: Bilt Rewards Offers Direct Airline & Hotel Booking, Free Virtuoso Luxury Benefits
Bilt Rewards has launched a new travel portal and it promises to fix everything customers hate about travel portals. In fact, it aims to actually make travel better and easier. At a minimum, they're building along the right lines. And their new 'Home Away From Home' brings...
View from the Wing
Passenger Sneaks Spouse From Economy Into Their Lie-Flat Business Class Seat—Flight Attendants Reveal Exactly What Happens
Can an economy passenger come up to business class to join a family member? If a husband and wife split up - he takes the first class seat, and she's stuck in coach - can they squeeze into the same seat up front, or take turns using it? Officially, no....
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Seatmate Hits On My Wife, In Front Of Me And Kids…
A very bold young man flirted heavily with my wife on my JetBlue flight from Paris to New York, even though she was traveling with me and the kids and wearing a wedding ring. We all got a chuckle out of it. JetBlue Seatmate Takes An Interest In My Wife...
Miles To Memories
Citi Strata Elite Will Likely Be the First “World Legend Mastercard”
Citi Strata Elite World Legend Mastercard? That's a mouthful, but that's likely the name of the new credit card. The post Citi Strata Elite Will Likely Be the First “World Legend Mastercard” appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Citi Strata Elite to launch in-branch Sunday with tiered 100K bonus (more juicy details)
After being deluged with Chase Sapphire Reserve and Reserve for Business speculation over the last few weeks, there’s a new topic catching steam in the blogosphere: the prospective launch of the long-awaited Citi Strata Elite card. A source from Citi shared some details with us earlier this week, which Greg...
International Stories
China
Duocaish
阿拉斯加航空 x Lyft：关联两者会员，乘车拿里程
很多航空公司都和租车或出租车公司之间有合作。现在阿拉斯加航空 x Lyft 也建立了这样的合作关系，只需要关联 […]
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 18 de julho de 2025
Bem-vindos a última edição do Radar PPV da semana! A seguir, veja todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou nesta sexta-feira. A Esfera está oferecendo até 10 pontos por real gasto em restaurantes selecionados. Além disso, oferece até 7 pontos por real gasto em categorias selecionadas na Casas Bahia. A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Canal do PPV no YouTube – Vídeos sobre pontos e milhas toda semana!
No canal do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube tem vídeo novo toda semana com dicas de milhas e pontos que realmente funcionam. Aprenda a aproveitar o que você já tem e transforme em passagens, descontos e experiências incríveis, Inscreva-se e comece a fazer seus pontos renderem de verdade! Pontos pra...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Setor aéreo brasileiro cresce 11,5% em junho
Segundo a ANAC, mais de 10,4 milhões de pessoas foram transportadas em junho de 2025, registrando o terceiro mês consecutivo de crescimento do setor aéreo brasileiro. Aviação comercial mantém ritmo de crescimento A aviação civil brasileira segue em trajetória ascendente. Dados divulgados pela Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mostram...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 10 pontos Esfera por real gasto em restaurantes
Vai comer fora? Aproveite a atual oferta da Esfera e ganhe até 10 pontos por real gasto em restaurantes selecionados. Para ser elegível à pontuação, é necessário reservar ou fazer check-in no restaurante pelo app da Esfera e pagar a conta pelo próprio app. Vamos aos detalhes! Esfera Restaurantes Quando...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad Airways ultrapassa 20 milhões de passageiros em um ano
A companhia aérea de Abu Dhabi, Etihad, registrou recordes operacionais, reforço de frota e ampliação de sua rede internacional de voos rumo à meta de 38 milhões de passageiros até 2030. Recorde Histórico A Etihad Airways ultrapassou, pela primeira vez em sua história, a marca de 20 milhões de passageiros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oferta relâmpago! Abra conta na Nomad e ganhe até US$ 50 de cashback
Oferta relâmpago na Nomad! Abrindo sua conta até o dia 21 de julho, você pode acumular até US$ 50 de cashback durante os primeiros 7 dias após a abertura da conta. Para isso, basta utilizar o cupom “PPVVOLTA”. Com as mudanças no IOF, a Nomad resolveu devolver a taxa de 3,5%...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos do KMV
O Azul Fidelidade em sua mais nova oferta em parceria com o KMV, oferece aos seus clientes até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Oferta é válida somente até hoje, dia 18 de julho. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Bonificação Para esta nova campanha a bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Rio de Janeiro possui cinco das dez atrações mais procuradas pelos turistas
O Rio de Janeiro continua lindo. O famoso verso cantado por Gilberto Gil parece continuar fazendo sentido, ao menos para os turistas estrangeiros. Em ranking divulgado na sexta edição da revista eletrônica Tendências do Turismo, desenvolvida pelo Ministério do Turismo em parceria com a Embratur, o Rio de Janeiro teve...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje para Salvador a partir de 4.400 Azul Fidelidade
Se você está planejando uma viagem para a capital baiana, essa é a hora! Encontramos excelentes oportunidades de passagens com pontos Azul Fidelidade para Salvador, saindo de diversas cidades brasileiras, a partir de 4.400 pontos + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades encontradas. Passagens para o Salvador com Pontos Azul Fidelidade Atenção:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Rede de hotéis Marriott estuda nova bandeira focada em hospitalidade ao ar livre
A rede de hotéis Marriott International está desenvolvendo uma nova bandeira focada no segmento de hospitalidade ao ar livre. Em abril deste ano, a empresa norte-americana deu entrada com pedido de registro da marca Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy em doze países diferentes. A perspectiva da companhia é estabelecer uma...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 46.000 pontos ao assinar ou fazer upgrade para o Clube Livelo Special
A Livelo liberou novas ofertas para quem deseja assinar ou fazer upgrade para o Clube Special, nas modalidades mensal ou anual. A campanha oferece 45.000 na assinatura e 46.000 no upgrade, com distribuição mensal ao longo de 12 meses. As ofertas são válidas até o dia 20 de julho. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Natal Airport lança mapa 3D interativo para facilitar a experiência dos passageiros
Passageiros do Natal Airport agora contam com um novo recurso digital: um mapa 3D interativo, acessível por QR Code, que permite localizar facilmente lojas, portões, restaurantes e outros serviços dentro do terminal. Mapa 3D Interativo – Natal Airport Quem passa pelo Aeroporto Internacional de Natal – Governador Aluízio Alves, localizado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje para destinos na Ásia com milhas Smiles
Quer viajar para a Ásia? A Smiles está com ótimas oportunidades de passagens para destinos asiáticos, como Tóquio, Seul e Bangkok, a partir de 109.700 milhas + taxas. Confira abaixo as melhores rotas disponíveis. Passagens para Ásia com Milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates First: Dubai ganha nova sala VIP para passageiros da primeira classe
A Emirates inaugurou hoje a Emirates First, uma nova sala VIP de luxo para passageiros da primeira classe em Dubai. A nova área de check-in no Terminal 3 do Aeroporto Internacional de Dubai eleva o padrão de hospitalidade e conforto para clientes de alto padrão da companhia. A Emirates inaugurou...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oferta Show de Jazz! Até 25% OFF nas reservas no Hotel Jequitimar Resort & Spa
Essa nova promoção da Accor é para quem é apaixonado por música, em especial o Jazz! Além de 25% OFF nas hospedagens no Hotel Jequitimar Resort & Spa, você ainda aproveita a programação exclusiva do festival “Jazz, Bossa e Brasilidade”. O oferta é valida até o dia 27 de julho....
China
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东方航空常旅客计划“东方万里行”攻略 2025 版
东方航空的航空常旅客计划“东方万里行”是我接触最早的常旅客计划。当时主要是被“通过飞行累积里程，然后兑换免费机 […]
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil receberá espetáculo de Natal da Disney pela primeira vez
Atenção fãs da Disney. A marca que encanta viajantes e famílias em todo o mundo está prestes a desembarcar no Brasil. A empresa anunciou que o seu espetáculo natalino, Disney Celebra – Um Natal Inesquecível, fará parte da programação de Natal da cidade de Curitiba no ano de 2025. A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Cartagena ou San Andrés a partir de 23.000 milhas LATAM Pass
Se você está pesquisando passagens para o conhecer o Caribe colombiano, hoje nossa equipe trouxe oportunidades de resgate para Cartagena ou San Andrés com milhas LATAM Pass! Os trechos começam em apenas 23.000 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira os trechos que encontramos e faça seu resgate antes que os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 6 pontos Livelo por real gasto em iPhones na Fast Shop
A Livelo está com uma oferta em parceria com a Fast Shop, em que é possível ganhar 6 pontos por real gasto em iPhones. Essa promoção termina hoje, dia 18 de julho, e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Pontuação A pontuação turbinada está estruturada da seguinte forma: 06 pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL lança mais um voo internacional a partir de Fortaleza
A GOL anunciou uma nova rota internacional, com voos diretos entre o Aeroporto de Fortaleza e a cidade de Montevidéu, no Uruguai. Além disso, a GOL também irá começar a operar a partir de Fortaleza voos para Foz do Iguaçu, no Paraná. As novas operações começam até o fim de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera oferece até 7 pontos por real gasto em categorias selecionadas na Casas Bahia
Pensando em fazer umas comprinhas para casa? A Esfera está oferecendo até 7 pontos por real gasto em compras na Casas Bahia em categorias selecionadas.Veja os principais detalhes e aproveite! Casas Bahia Para esta campanha, a pontuação turbinada está estruturada da seguinte maneira: 07 pontos – Na categoria: Eletroportáveis 04...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Rede Rubaiyat anuncia planos para lançar hotéis de luxo
A rede Rubaiyat vai inaugurar sua própria bandeira de hotéis de luxo. A estreia será no Rio ou em São Paulo e faz parte de um plano com até 10 unidades. A renomada rede Rubaiyat, conhecida por seus restaurantes de alta gastronomia, confirmou que entrará no setor hoteleiro com o...
Germany
PointsMag
Ferienflieger Condor bestellt weitere Langstreckenflugzeuge
Condor stellt die weichen für die Zukunft, der Ferienflieger vier weitere Langstreckenflugzeuge des Typs A330-900neo beim europäischen Flugzeughersteller… Weiterlesen Ferienflieger Condor bestellt weitere Langstreckenflugzeuge by PointsMag.
The Alviator
Review: Eurowings A319 Economy Class (STR-LHR)
A review of a Eurowings flight from Stuttgart to London, including the booking process, seating, and their buy-on-board food selection. The post Review: Eurowings A319 Economy Class (STR-LHR) appeared first on The Alviator.
Frequent Miler
Our next all travel card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep315 | 7-18-25
In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about how Bilt is going cardless (but with more cards). We’ll see how Etihad is making unfavorable decisions, vying for our Bonvoyed of the year “award”, and we’ll talk about which credit card is the best for all kinds of travel expenses (since the...

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Travel With Grant
5 Credit Cards, $1,000 in Annual Fees: Which Retention Offers Did I Receive?
In the first week of July, I faced over $1,000 in credit card annual fees and called each company to inquire about retention offers. Discover the outcomes of my calls and which cards I decided to keep or close. The post 5 Credit Cards, $1,000 in Annual Fees: Which Retention Offers...
One Mile at a Time
My Awful 74-Minute Call With Hyatt’s New Outsourced Call Center
Several weeks ago, I covered how Hyatt laid off most of its US-based customer service agents, instead choosing to outsource these jobs. Well, I just had my first experience with what I have to assume is one of these new phone support agents. After 74 minutes on the phone, I...
Your Mileage May Vary
This Southwest 737-700 Felt Every Bit of Its Age
We recently flew from Aruba (AUA) to Orlando (MCO) on a Southwest 737-700 that had clearly seen some miles—and years. Looking up the tail number (N480WN), we found out this…
Frequent Miler
Chase Bonvoy Boundless: Five Marriott 50K free night certificates offer still available via referral
Update 7/18/25: The public links for this offer are all dead, but it’s still available via referral links (which is what we have on our Best Offers page). Those will almost certainly die soon, so act fast if you missed out. Note that you can refer from another Chase card...
The Bulkhead Seat
Completed for 2026: I Requalified for United Premier 1K® Status Today
I have held Premier 1K® or Global Services status every year since United Airlines… The post Completed for 2026: I Requalified for United Premier 1K® Status Today appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
LaGuardia’s Chase Sapphire Lounge Is Spectacular—Except For The Rock Hard Salmon Bun And Bland Burger
Order up a cocktail, sit at the bar, in a quiet spot, or by the fireplace. Head to the gameroom with friends. Book a facial using a QR code that's ubiquitous throughout the lounge. And see whether you agree with the majority opinion that the food is...
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Offer: Spend $500 & Get $100 Back (up to 2 times)
There is a new Delta Amex Offer out that provides some decent savings. The version that I have gives you a $100 statement credit after $500+ in spend (in one or more purchases), AND you can do it twice for a total of $200 in possible credits. There are usually...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Smallest Airport in the United States
A couple of months ago, I wrote about my experience at what was the smallest airport I had ever seen. Upon reading that, one of our readers took the opportunity…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Wyndham points with a 60% bonus?
Wyndham Rewards currently has a 35% bonus on buying points. Buying Wyndham points can be a great way to book an amazing Vacasa vacation rental at a steep discount. Find out how ...
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Finally Has an Award Calendar That Shows Availability
World of Hyatt has finally made it easier for members to find award availability for their favorite hotels. The post Hyatt Finally Has an Award Calendar That Shows Availability appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Miles For Family
PSA: Transferring Flexible Points Doesn’t Extend Validity of Miles Earned from Bank of America Credit Card
This is an issue  I’ve faced today, so I wanted to write a post in case you are dealing with a similar situation. A few years ago, my husband applied for Bank of America Air France/KLM credit card. It was done mainly for the signup bonus, and I had no...
Live from a Lounge
Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025
Etihad made the day of a couple who arrived at the airport thinking they would be slumming it in Economy, only to be upgraded to the Etihad Residence. Now that is making someone's day! The post Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines’ Partnership with Lyft Gets More Rewarding
Alaska Airlines' partnership with Lyft, which launched in 2022, is getting more rewarding. As of July 17, you can now earn more miles for your Lyft rides. The post Alaska Airlines’ Partnership with Lyft Gets More Rewarding appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Will United Overtake Delta? CEO Scott Kirby Gives Strategic Answer
As anyone who follows the US airline industry knows, Delta is the most profitable US carrier, United is the second most profitable US carrier, and everyone else is quite a ways behind.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Wildfires Out of Control in Canada Summer 2025: Travel Alert
Grand Canyon National Park in the United States is not the only place that is currently affected by wildfires that are out of control, as parts of Canada are also being scorched in the summer of 2025. The following travel alert was issued by the United States Embassy and Consulates in...
Altitude Yes
Japan Airlines Receives 10th A350-1000, Paris Route to Be Served Daily by the Aircraft
Following this delivery, the Tokyo to Paris route will exclusively be operated by the A350-1000 beginning on August 27. The post Japan Airlines Receives 10th A350-1000, Paris Route to Be Served Daily by the Aircraft first appeared on Altitude Yes.
The Bulkhead Seat
Will United Airlines Introduce “Basic Business Class” Fares With Stripped-Down Benefits?
Delta Air Lines has been pretty vocal about it offering differentiated premium cabin offerings… The post Will United Airlines Introduce “Basic Business Class” Fares With Stripped-Down Benefits? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
My Delicious Salad + Sandwich On JetBlue
I appreciate airlines that offer thoughtful buy-on-board meals for economy class passengers and thoroughly enjoyed both a sandwich and salad on a transcontinental JetBlue flight from the carrier’s EatUp Café menu. Salad + Sandwich From JetBlue EatUp Café We landed from Paris and had a few hours at New York...
View from the Wing
United CEO’s Bold Prediction: Struggling Rivals Will Cut Flights—And You’ll Pay Higher Fares
We've aleady seen airlines pull back flying for the fall, in anticipation of lower demand. That's focused largely on early morning, late night and redeye trips and off-peak days. Continue reading United CEO’s Bold Prediction: Struggling Rivals Will Cut Flights—And You’ll Pay Higher Fares...
Traveling For Miles
Delta Air Lines will launch a Los Angeles to Hong Kong route in 2026
It has been seven long years since Delta has offered flights to Hong Kong (the Seattle Hong-Kong route ended in October 2018), but now it looks like the airline is ready to give Hong Kong another go as it says that it will serve the special administrative region of China...
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BoardingArea
Review: VIP One Lounge at New York JFK Airport (JFK), Terminal 1
maybe the oddest lounge I have ever visited.. A rather small pre-security lounge at JFK’s terminal one has made to order food, a welcoming reception team, an expedited security lane of its own, and is surprisingly quiet - but the lack of available outlets and no in-lounge bathrooms detract from the...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Book a Day Use Hotel Room (And Which Chains Let You Do It Online)
When you think about booking a hotel room, you probably imagine checking in late afternoon and staying overnight. But that’s not always the type of stay travelers need. Sometimes you…
Miles To Memories
Citi Strata Elite Rumored to Launch This Weekend with 100K Bonus
Citi said that it will launch the new Strata Elite card in Q3, and it could go live as soon as this weekend based on recent rumors. The post Citi Strata Elite Rumored to Launch This Weekend with 100K Bonus appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Brand Explorer: Now with 35 brands, earn up to 7 free nights
Hyatt’s Category 1-4 free night certificates can be earned in several ways, most commonly as an anniversary perk of the Chase World of Hyatt Card, as a 30-night Milestone perk or by spending $15,000/year on the Chase card. One of the easiest, and perhaps least-noticed, ways to earn Cat 1-4...