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Book airfare through credit card portal or direct? | Question of the Week Ep6 | 6-21-26
Book airfare through credit card portal or direct? Frequent Miler reader Mike wrote in with this question: American Express Platinum cards give you 5x points for direct bookings to airline flights. However, most airlines give you 3x to 5x for using their own co-branded cards for those same flights. Direct...
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The Worst Hotels In The World, According To TripAdvisor Reviews
Finding a bad hotel review isn’t difficult. Finding a hotel with thousands of bad reviews, spanning years, from travelers who seem genuinely horrified by what they found? That’s a different…
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Most People Use Amex Membership Rewards The “Wrong” Way — And That’s Great For Us
Ever wonder why banks keep handing out massive signup bonuses and 5X points on spending, even though we all know points eventually get devalued? Shouldn’t they be tightening the reins…
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Flight Attendant Gets The Last Laugh On A Passenger Who Claimed To Be Vegetarian
Airlines have gotten pretty good at accommodating special dietary requests. Whether it’s for medical, religious, or personal reasons, passengers can often request meals that fit their needs—as long as they…
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United’s Brand New Boeing 787 Dreamliner With Swanky New Cabins Has Been Returned to Boeing Because it Keeps Breaking
United’s brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring its next-generation Polaris Business Class suite and Polaris Studio, as well as the airline’s ‘United Elevated’ interiors throughout, has been breaking down so much that the Chicago-based carrier has been forced to send the plane back to Boeing for remedial work. The aircraft...
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American Airlines Downgraded 3-Foot-6 Star Wars Actor Warwick Davis From First Class. So He Wrote The Perfect Legroom Song
Warwick Davis showed up with a first class boarding pass, but a long American Airlines delay ended with him downgraded to economy. The 3-foot-6 Star Wars and Harry Potter actor may be owed more than American’s standard downgrade refund. And heturned the whole thing into a self-deprecating song about legroom.
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Qantas Takes Away Legroom On World’s Longest Flight, Going Back On Promise
In late 2027, Qantas will launch the worlds longest nonstop flight, from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR), using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULRs, in whats referred to as Project Sunrise. With a flight time of well over 20 hours, these flights will be an absolute marathon, especially for those in economy.
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After Weeks Of Issues, United’s Special New Dreamliner Returns To Boeing
United Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that debuted the carrier’s new ”United Elevate” interiors has been having some serious issues, to the point that the plane seems to be heading back to Boeing for some work. One wonders if this is just really bad luck, or what’s going on.
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Delta Outbid Other Airlines For Spirit’s Atlanta Gates — Now It Can Block Competition At The World’s Busiest Airport
Delta outbid other airlines for Spirit’s scarce Atlanta gates, giving it even more control at the world’s busiest airport. The $12 million bankruptcy deal could let Delta tighten its grip on Atlanta, where competitors already struggle for gate access and consumers face less competition.
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Flight Attendant Says She Gets “Hit On” A Lot. The Airplane Is The Culprit.
A SkyWest flight attendant who also works as a model posted a funny video asking whether she gets “hit on” a lot as a flight attendant. The punchline? She is getting hit on…by almost everything inside a regional jet. She Gets Hit On As A Flight Attendant, But Not Quite...
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New (to Me) Airport Vocabulary: What Is “Ghost Bagging”?
Airport security has changed dramatically over the years, but criminals are always looking for new ways to exploit weak spots in the system. One aviation term I recently learned describes…
Frequent Miler
Why I chose the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card as the next addition to my $0 wallet (A Carrie commentary)
I recently wrote about my re-entry into the miles and points game with a low-hassle $0 credit card wallet. In that post, I described my thinking behind acquiring a Capital One Savor card and the Spark Miles Select card (now the Capital One VentureOne Business card). What my $0 wallet...
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More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday 6/21/26, through (probably) Saturday, 6/27/26. The dates listed on the Staples website state it’s due to end on Friday June 26, but that’s likely a typo. Note that there is a limit of nine per customer...
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Últimas horas! Shopping Smiles e Extra com até 9 milhas por real gasto
Hoje, dia 21 de junho, termina a promoção no Shopping Smiles, que oferece aos seus clientes a possibilidade de acumular até 9 milhas por real gasto em compras no Extra. Confira os principais detalhes a seguir. Promoção Shopping Smiles e Extra O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma:...
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Estão deixando a gente sonhar! Semana do Milheiro – 15 a 21 de junho
Domingou e você acordou cheio de ressaca, tentando se recuperar da vitória do Brasil dois dias atrás. E aí eu tenho duas atualizações importantes para você: a primeira é que a idade chegou e está na hora de você admitir isso se quiser chegar minimamente vivo até o final da...
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Promoção Flying Blue: passagens a partir de 7.500 milhas
Na promoção do Flying Blue de junho, você confere as ofertas mais recentes no programa de fidelidade da Air France e KLM, com trechos pela Europa a partir de 7.500 milhas e intercontinentais a partir de 18.750 milhas. Vamos aos detalhes! Promoção Flying Blue O programa Flying Blue usa precificação dinâmica...
Brazil
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Saiba como chegar a Arraial d’Ajuda, na Bahia
Arraial d’Ajuda, no sul da Bahia, é um dos destinos de praia mais procurados do Brasil. A vila fica a apenas 10 km do Aeroporto de Porto Seguro, com acesso rápido por uma travessia de balsa. De lá, é fácil seguir até Arraial de carro, ônibus, táxi, Uber ou transfer....
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Mercado Livre oferece até R$ 150 de desconto com novos cupons
Precisando fazer umas comprinhas, mas quer economizar? Aproveite os novos cupons do Mercado Livre, oferecendo até R$ 150 de desconto em produtos selecionados. A seguir, veja os detalhes e aproveite antes que esgote! Cupom Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há um cupom disponível para produtos selecionados: MELICUPONS – 10% OFF...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 65% de bônus ao transformar cashback do Méliuz em pontos
O Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova oferta em parceria com o Méliuz, em que é possível conseguir até 65% de bônus ao transformar seu cashback em pontos. Veja abaixo as condições da promoção, que termina hoje, dia 21 de junho. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Méliuz Para esta campanha, a...
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Alerta PPV! Passagens internacionais a partir de 18.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do alerta PPV deste domingo está no ar! Neste artigo você pode conferir 12 opções de passagens internacionais para resgatar, gastando a partir de 18.600 pontos + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para você aproveitar...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece cupom de 15% OFF na reserva de hotéis ou carros
O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo aos seus clientes 15% de desconto na reserva de hotéis ou aluguel de carros, válido para pagamentos com pontos ou reais. A seguir, veja os detalhes e aproveite, pois essa oferta termina hoje, dia 21 de junho. Azul Fidelidade com 15% OFF em hotéis ou...
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Hóteis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 162
O Rio de Janeiro é o tipo de destino que agrada em qualquer época do ano. Seja para relaxar à beira-mar, conhecer atrações turísticas ou aproveitar a gastronomia local, uma boa hospedagem faz toda a diferença. Pensando nisso, reunimos hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 162 para quem...
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Miles & More Gold Credit Card und Amex Gold Card im Vergleich: Welche Karte ist die richtige für dich?
Egal, ob du als Anfänger eine Meilenkreditkarte suchst oder bereits ein erfahrener Punkte- und Meilenexperte bist, in deinem…
Brazil
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Último dia! Assine ou faça upgrade do Clube Azul e ganhe até 168.000 pontos bônus
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a oferta do Azul Fidelidade para quem deseja assinar o clube ou realizar o upgrade do plano. Nesta promoção, os clientes podem garantir até 168.000 pontos de bônus. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes. Desconto na adesão do Clube Azul O Azul Fidelidade...
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Spontaneous Escapes: voe com a Singapore Airlines a partir de 5.600 milhas
A Singapore Airlines está com uma nova edição da sua as promoções Spontaneous Escapes. No artigo de hoje, você pode conferir opções de resgates com até 30% de desconto e trechos a partir de 5.600 milhas. Confira os detalhes a seguir! Spontaneous Escapes As ofertas deste mês incluem voos de...
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Aproveite! Nomad oferece até 50 mil milhas Smiles na primeira conversão + Chip Nomad
A Nomad lançou uma promoção especial em parceria com a Smiles, em que oferece aos novos clientes que abrirem sua conta Nomad utilizando o cupom “VOAR50MIL” a possibilidade de garantir até 50.000 milhas na primeira conversão. Além disso, oferece um chip internacional com 3 GB de internet válidos por 30 dias. Confira...
Brazil
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Bate-papo PPV: grupo gratuito para trocar dicas e tirar dúvidas
Buscando um grupo para trocar dicas e tirar dúvidas? Entre no bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, um grupo gratuito para aprender sobre programas de fidelidade, promoções, estratégias para economizar em viagens e muito mais! Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de bate-papo, é muito fácil: basta acessar um...
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Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Como de costume, nossa equipe trouxe 12 sugestões de passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais...
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: nova meta de gastos nos cartões Santander para sala VIP
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! O Santander irá aumentar o gasto mínimo nos cartões de crédito Unlimited, Unique, AAdvantage Black e Smiles Infinite para liberação do benefício de sala VIP. No vídeo de hoje, nossa editora Laís Roani traz todos os detalhes para você não perder...
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Patrimônio histórico: Arcos da Lapa passam por restauração milionária
Os Arcos da Lapa estão passando por uma restauração milionária! O valor está estimado em R$ 1,7 milhão e vai cobrir limpeza e pintura do monumento. Com isso, o Rio de Janeiro começou a conservar um de seus pontos mais conhecidos. O objetivo é tirar o limo acumulado pelas chuvas...
Brazil
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13 cervejarias artesanais para conhecer e provar em São Paulo
São Paulo reúne um polo dinâmico de cervejarias artesanais, com opções de brewpubs, fábricas com pátio aberto e taprooms especializados distribuídos por várias regiões da capital. Os estabelecimentos se destacam pela oferta de chopes extraídos diretamente dos tanques de maturação e boa gastronomia. Você já conferiu aqui as melhores cervejarias...
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Hotéis Mercure e Grand Mercure pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 199
Uma boa viagem começa com uma ótima hospedagem que une conforto e boa localização. No artigo de hoje, selecionamos hotéis Mercure e Grand Mercure pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 199, oferecendo opções para quem deseja aproveitar a viagem com mais comodidade e sem gastar além do necessário....
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Moxie가 처음 가본 Buc-ee’s – Leeds, AL
지난 5월말에 아틀란타에서 멤피스로 운전하고서 잠시 다녀올 일이 있었습니다. 왕복으로 다녀오는 길에 있던 미국에서 최근 크게 성장하고 있는 대형 고속도로 주유소 겸 휴계소를 오늘 소개합니다.  아틀란타와 멤피스간의 이동은 약 6시간정도 걸렸는데요. 아틀란타 출발 약 3시간이 채 되기전에 Leeds라는 알라바마의 동네를 지나갑니다.  Buc-ee's는 오래전부터 한번 가보려고 마음은 먹고 있었고요. 작년 이맘때쯤 저희가 St. Augustine에...
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Veja os produtos que estão bombando na Amazon!
Quer descobrir o que está fazendo sucesso na Amazon? A equipe do PPV reuniu uma seleção com alguns dos produtos mais populares em diferentes departamentos. Confira os itens que estão em alta e aproveite para encontrar boas oportunidades de compra. Mais vendidos em cozinha Mais vendidos em moda Mais vendidos...
Brazil
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KMV libera resgate de ingressos para o Rock in Rio 2026 a partir de 400 pontos
Clientes do programa de fidelidade da Ipiranga já podem garantir ingressos para o Rock in Rio combinando pontos e dinheiro; novos usuários recebem 1.750 pontos ao concluir o cadastro Os fãs do Rock in Rio ganharam uma nova forma de garantir presença na edição de 2026 do festival. A Ipiranga...
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Olha a taxa! Monte Verde vai cobrar taxa ambiental dos turistas – Valores chegam a R$ 73
Monte Verde, um dos destinos de inverno mais procurados do Brasil, passará a cobrar uma Taxa de Preservação Ambiental dos veículos que entrarem no distrito mineiro Quem está planejando uma viagem para Monte Verde durante a temporada de inverno deve ficar atento a uma novidade. A partir de 1º de...
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CHARMANT: Park Hyatt Sansibar – Suite
Ein eleganter Aufenthalt in Ostafrika … Meine Eltern haben früher regelmäßig in Ostafrika überwintert. Da war immer die…
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Airplane Art – Eurowings Airbus A320neo pushing back at Hamburg Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Eurowings Airbus A320neo being pushed back at Hamburg Airport, in a special livery – “Yes to Europe”, with the Lufthansa Group supporting a “Free and Strong Europe”. Eurowings operates a fleet of eight...
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American Airlines Pilot Says Man “Just Bit A Passenger” And Tried To Fight Everybody — His Father’s Day Signoff Was Perfect
American Airlines pilots asked for EMTs and law enforcement in Philadelphia after a man who may have been hallucinating bit another passenger and tried to fight people onboard. Air traffic control wished the crew a happy Father’s Day, and the pilot’s exhausted signoff was perfect: “I’ll be sure to tell...

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My Online Passport Renewal Only Took 2 Weeks (Full Timeline & Process)
I recently renewed my U.S. passport online and was surprised by how fast and simple the process was. From application to delivery, it only took about 2 weeks with no paperwork or mailing required. I’ve shared the full timeline, what I needed to prepare, and one unexpected issue I ran...
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Understanding The Confusing Application Rules For Rewards Credit Cards
When applying for travel rewards credit cards, the bonus is only part of the story. It’s easy to get distracted by a big welcome offer. Banks know that. They put…
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Preferred Vs. Reserve: Which Is Better?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve Card are both compelling travel rewards credit cards. In this Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Reserve showdown, I’d like to compare the two cards — while they have a lot of similarities, they also have a lot of differences. And with the...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: WF04 Wearable Cooling System (Back By Monday)
The WF04 is billed as more than just a waist fan - it's a wearable cooling system. With precision airflow and a semiconductor cooling fan, it's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Miles To Memories
Our Biggest Travel Expense Is Back Home
As we zero out our flight and lodging costs on family trips, our biggest travel expense remains at home. That's not changing any time soon.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Standing Rock Overlook on Blue Ridge Parkway
Standing Rock Overlook on Blue Ridge Parkway is located at milepost 441.4 near Waynesville in North Carolina — which is only 28 miles from its southeastern terminus in the southern part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and the view is expansive from the elevation of 3,915 feet...
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Why You Should Avoid Checking Bags, And The Smarter Rules To Follow When You Must
Checking bags means earlier airport arrivals, baggage-claim waits, and lost-bag risk. Use the right card, keep valuables with you, and know when AirTags help.
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Why Passengers Almost Always Board And Exit Airplanes On The Left Side
Most frequent flyers don’t think twice about it. You board through a door on the left side of the aircraft, and when you arrive, you leave through a door on…
Live and Let’s Fly
Is Delta Stays Worth Your Time?
Delta is dangling 5x miles to pull you into its hotel portal. Read the fine print, because the everyday rate is a thin 2 miles per dollar.
Miles To Memories
Save Over 20% With Air France & KLM Amex Offer
There is a new Air France & KLM Amex Offer that could save you over 20% on your next booking. The required spend isn't outrageous either.
The Bulkhead Seat
W South Beach to Close in August and Exit Marriott Portfolio
One of South Beach’s most iconic luxury hotels is preparing to close its doors.… The post W South Beach to Close in August and Exit Marriott Portfolio appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
Study Reveals One Travel Product Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat—Can You Guess?
There might be a simple way to avoid getting sick while traveling, and it all comes down to what one study says is the dirtiest travel product - even dirtier than ...
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Don’t Forget to Change This Phone Setting Before Your Next Trip
If you’re like me, there are probably hundreds of functions and settings on your phone that you don’t even know exist. Most of the time, that’s fine. You install an…
View from the Wing
Why I Always Pick The Business Class Bulkhead, Even With Galley Noise And Lavatory Traffic
Business class bulkhead seats can mean galley noise and lavatory traffic, but row 1 also feels less crowded and sometimes gives you more space.
One Mile at a Time
Cool: Qatar Airways Opening Two(!!!) Lounges In Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
We recently saw the opening of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Terminal 3, which is the first new terminal to open at the airport in over 30 years. That’s super exciting, though lounges in the terminal are still a work in progress, as not all have been opened yet.
Miles To Memories
Hotel Owners Are Mad & That Is Bad For Us, Epic Silk Road Train Journey & JetBlue’s Mint Expansion
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Live and Let’s Fly
Gaggan Hotel And The Luxury Of Fewer Choices
Gaggan Hotel points to a luxury travel trend where the best brands curate the experience instead of offering endless choices. Gaggan Moves From Restaurant To Full Hospitality When I think about Gaggan, I don’t first think about any particular dish. I think about the entire experience. The food was inventive,...
Miles To Memories
Last Chance To Lock In CardPointers’ Valuable Service For Half Off!
There is a great deal going on right now with this CardPointers 50% off sale. Reminder that this one is set to end tonight!
View from the Wing
American Express Is Sending Surprise Gifts To Longtime Cardmembers — But The Date On Your Card May Be Wrong
American Express appears to be sending surprise gifts to longtime cardmembers, including at the 50-year milestone. But Amex’s famous “Member Since” dates do not always mean what they seem — especially for authorized users and accounts tied to older family card relationships.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Bison and Prairie Dog Have Lunch Together in North Dakota. Sunday Morning Photograph.
A bison and a prairie dog have lunch together in North Dakota at the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park during what was a spectacular day in terms of weather... ...but...
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping/Offers: Earn 40%/30X at Viator for activities
The boosted retailer of the day on Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers is Viator. While flights, hotels, car rentals, etc. are excluded, the fact that you can earn 40% cashback or 30X Capital One miles on activities is an excellent return. The Deal Earn 40% cashback through Capital...
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SOS: Could Doug Parker Really Return To “Save” American Airlines?
There’s a rumor swirling around that American Airlines may bring back former CEO Doug Parker to replace current CEO Robert Isom. When I first heard this, I thought ”wait, there’s no way the board would do something like this, right?” However, the more I think about it, the more I...
Eye of the Flyer
Final Thoughts on My 15-Day Atlantic Crossing on the Norwegian Viva Prima Class Ship
I am already missing the NCL VIVA. That post-cruise crash, my own personal PCDS (Post-Cruise Depression Syndrome), hit hard this time because this was one of the best 15 days of travel I have had in a long time.
View from the Wing
Insider Leak Says Delta’s Boeing 717 Retirements Are Starting — And A New Airbus Or Boeing Order Could Be Next
An insider leak says Delta is beginning to retire Boeing 717s rather than spend millions as heavy maintenance checks come due. The move may also point to a bigger fleet decision: a possible new Airbus or Boeing narrowbody order to replace aging small jets across Delta’s network.