Eye of the Flyer
Surprising Differences Between the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand in 2026
My wife and I had never ever visited the land down under as well as their Kiwi neighbor to the east. We had really built up the visit to be something over the top spectacular and like nothing we had ever seen or experienced before. It lived up to every...
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Former Flight Attendant Claims Prince William and Catherine Never Get Booked To Fly in First Class
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, are no strangers to flying commercial, often shunning private jets or government VIP airplanes for far more cost-effective, regularly scheduled passenger flights. You would have thought, however, that given William’s status in the British Royal Family as the heir to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Analysis: Hyatt Just Blew Up The World Of Hyatt Award Chart
Today Hyatt announced a significant update to its World of Hyatt loyalty program that will affect how members redeem points for free nights. The changes, which take effect beginning in May 2026, mark the most structural update to the award chart since the introduction of off-peak and peak pricing in...
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Retrofitting A380s With New Cabins, 110(!!) Business Seats
In mid-2023, British Airways’ CEO announced that the airline planned to update the interiors of its Airbus A380s, which is also where we’ll see the debut of the carrier’s new first class suite. 2026 is finally supposed to be the year where we see this project start, so what’s the...
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Vomits For 45 Minutes, Barefoot Seatmate Admits He’s Contagious—Flight Attendants Do Nothing
A Delta passenger vomited openly in his seat for nearly an hour while his barefoot companion casually admitted their family had just suffered a contagious virus. Despite health and safety protocols, the Delta crew reportedly let it continue.
The Points of Life
Airport Transport St. Lucia: Wasn’t Expecting That Bill
We all know about TPOL’s trepidation for airport taxis (see “Taxi my friend?” The Worst Places to Hail a Cab). Imagine my surprise when I landed in St. Lucia and was told that a taxi to my hotel, the Hilton Harbor Club St. Lucia, was $120. Looking at the map,...
View from the Wing
Family Orders Domino’s To The Airport To Avoid High Prices—Brings Pizza Through TSA And Onto The Plane
Airport food prices drove one family to order Domino’s Pizza directly to the terminal during a delay—then carry the boxes through TSA and eat the slices onboard. The move has sparked a heated debate over whether it’s a brilliant money‑saving hack or just bad cabin etiquette.
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Frequent Flyer changes evaluated, and when they roll out
Qantas is billing these largely status-related changes as a ‘new era’ for Frequent Flyers. Here’s what’s coming, what I think of it, and when it will arrive. Read on to find out what it means if you’re chasing Silver, protecting Gold or sitting comfortably at Platinum. March 2026: A better...
Frequent Miler
My revised Bilt 2 plan (Bilt 2, Take 2)
When Bilt 2.0 details were first released, I posted my plans for maximizing earnings with the Bilt Palladium card (see: My take on Bilt 2.0). I said that I would spend $6K per month and use Bilt to pay $8K per month in a family member’s rent. That would have...
View from the Wing
Tampa Airport Wants Passengers To Stop Wearing Pajamas—Their Absurd Dress Code Is Almost Certainly Illegal
Tampa International Airport just sparked controversy by tweeting that it wants passengers to stop wearing pajamas. But can an airport actually enforce a pajama ban? It’s legally dubious, and drawing backlash online.
Live from a Lounge
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Makes Miles Expiration Simpler (And Friendlier)
There is a new change to the Flying Blue miles expiration policy, which is useful for all of us. Here are the details.
The post Air France-KLM Flying Blue Makes Miles Expiration Simpler (And Friendlier) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Japan
Riku Miley
【限定ポッドキャスト】Dallasオフ会、過激派メンバー大集合！！
内容的には – 〇〇さん 奥さんとお子さんの一時帰国でビジネスを手配！– やはりANAで地道に検索が強い– ヒルトンは日本では高級ホテル– 会社のお金で出張・一時帰国のときにビジネスにするには– ビジネス以上だと日本は近い– ◇△は厳しくなってる、けど仕込み(笑)– 人生の楽しみ方は他にもたくさん！– ZipAirは夢がある？！ など、楽しく話しています^^ オンラインコミュニティの詳しい説明はこちらです。
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 26 de fevereiro de 2026
Bem-vindos à edição do Radar PPV desta quinta-feira! Nossa equipe garimpou as principais promoções para você aproveitar. Venha conferir! Radar PPV A Livelo está com seu tradicional festival oferecendo até 17 pontos por real em mais de 80 lojas parceiras. Além disso, em parceria com a AstroPay, é possível ganhar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bradesco lança cartões United MileagePlus, Marriott Bonvoy e Horizon
O Bradesco lançou hoje (26) os tão aguardados cartões co-branded United MileagePlus e Marriott Bonvoy no Brasil e já abriu lista de espera para os interessados. A campanha de pré-lançamento oferece bônus para quem se cadastrar até 19 de março de 2026 e solicitar o cartão nos primeiros sete dias após...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupo de Promoções do PPV! Aproveita milhas extras, cashback e preços reduzidos
Milhas e cashback podem ser a combinação ideal para quem deseja viajar com mais inteligência financeira! No Grupo de Promoções do Pontos pra Voar, você vai perceber que boas oportunidades de viagem podem estar mais perto do que você imagina. Pagando o equivalente a R$ 19,62/mês no plano anual à...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aviação brasileira tem um dos maiores movimentos da história no Carnaval de 2026
Com crescimento estimado de até 11% em relação a 2025, o transporte aéreo brasileiro movimentou cerca de 2,1 milhões de passageiros no feriado de Carnaval e pode alcançar o melhor resultado da série histórica para o período, segundo projeções do Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos e da Anac, ainda sujeitas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o Sam’s Club com 30% OFF e ganhe R$ 50 de desconto na primeira compra
A oferta do Sam’s Club termina hoje e está em suas últimas horas! A promoção exclusiva para os leitores do Pontos pra Voar garante 30% de desconto na assinatura anual, além de R$ 50 OFF na primeira compra e a possibilidade de adicionar um dependente gratuitamente à conta. Confira os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Se prepare! Nova edição do Bateu Ganhou do Santander começa neste fim de semana
Atenção, usuários do cartão Banco Santander. A nova edição do Bateu Ganhou do Banco Santander vem aí para quem quer acumular mais milhas ou receber cashback usando o cartão. Meta de Março Acessando o aplicativo Way do Santander você verá que escolher a meta é bastante simples. Confira abaixo o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles com oferta de até 350% de bônus na compra de milhas
A Smiles volta com uma nova campanha que oferece até 350% de bônus na compra de milhas, com percentuais que variam conforme a categoria do cliente no Clube Smiles. A promoção é válida até às 10h do dia 2 de março. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes e veja se vale...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Promoção AstroPay + Livelo oferece até 10.000 pontos em operações de câmbio
Quer transformar câmbio em pontos? A conta digital global AstroPay se uniu ao programa de fidelidade Livelo para oferecer 10 pontos por cada dólar ou euro convertido. A promoção é válida entre 26 de fevereiro e 05 de março e pode render até 10.000 pontos por usuário. Como participar O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Visite o Panamá a partir de 78.295 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade
No Alerta PPV de hoje, encontramos oportunidades pelo programa Azul pelo Mundo para emitir passagens com destino ao Panamá a partir de 78.295 pontos + taxas, voando com a Copa Airlines. Confira a disponibilidade abaixo e aproveite! Passagens para o Panamá com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shopping Smiles e Casas Bahia com até 10 milhas por real em compras
O Shopping Smiles está com uma oferta permite ganhar até 10 milhas por real gasto em compras realizadas na Casas Bahia. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes para participar. Shopping Smiles e Casas Bahia O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma: 8,5 milhas – Assinantes do Clube Smiles...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto londrino Heathrow registra ano recorde com 84,5 milhões de passageiros
O Aeroporto de Heathrow registrou recorde histórico de 84,5 milhões de passageiros em 2025 e manteve a liderança entre os hubs europeus, sob pressão crescente por capacidade. Com concorrência próxima do Aeroporto de Istambul, o terminal intensifica planos de expansão e prevê novo recorde em 2026. O Aeroporto de Heathrow,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 2.858 milhas LATAM Pass
Partiu curtir praia, mar e sol? Antes que os valores subam, vale conferir os voos que selecionamos no artigo de hoje para o Rio de Janeiro, a partir de 2.858 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Uma boa oportunidade para tirar as milhas da conta e colocar a viagem nos planos....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos Esfera com até 70% de bônus para Smiles
A Esfera e a Smiles lançaram uma nova promoção que concede até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos entre os programas. A oferta é exclusiva para assinantes do Clube Esfera e é válida até 27 de fevereiro. Bônus de Transferência Para esta promoção a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qantas revela primeira rota internacional do A321XLR
A Qantas definiu Manila como a estreia internacional do A321XLR, marcando a transição do modelo de corredor único para operações regulares fora da Austrália. A Qantas confirmou que o Airbus A321XLR fará sua estreia internacional na rota Brisbane–Manila a partir de 25 de outubro de 2026. O voo passará a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Reserve hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com até 25% OFF e diárias a partir de R$ 219
Quer curtir o Rio de Janeiro sem estourar o orçamento? Então aproveite esta promoção da Accor! Mas, atenção, esta oferta é válida somente até hoje. Selecionamos hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 219 para você aproveitar sol e praia pagando menos. Vamos aos detalhes. Estrutura do Desconto O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Festival de pontos da Livelo! Ganhe até 17 pontos em mais de 80 lojas parceiras
Começou o festival de pontos da Livelo! Nessa rodada de ofertas, é possível ganhar até 17 pontos por real gasto em compras realizadas em mais de 80 lojas parceiras. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para ir às compras! Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas da Livelo:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
A321neo da Delta entra em operação com 44 assentos Delta First
Sete aeronaves Airbus A321neo da Delta terão cabine First temporária com 44 assentos, mais que o dobro da configuração atual. A mudança atende à demanda por assentos premium enquanto a companhia aguarda a entrega das suítes com assento-cama. Delta First terá 44 assentos no A321neo A Delta Air Lines colocará...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos internacionais com a Smiles a partir de 18.000 milhas
Vamos de viagem internacional? No Alerta PPV de hoje, encontramos trechos internacionais emitidos pela Smiles a partir de 18.000 milhas + taxas, com disponibilidade saindo de diferentes cidades. Vale conferir a lista completa e garantir sua emissão! Passagens internacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines anuncia expansão bilionária no Aeroporto de Miami — Veja as imagens
American Airlines anunciou a expansão bilionária do Concourse D no Aeroporto de Miami, com 17 novos portões e melhorias na experiência de passageiros internacionais. O projeto inclui novos lounges, áreas de embarque mais amplas e acesso direto ao hall de alfândega. Em parceria com o Condado de Miami-Dade, a American...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre solta novo cupom de até R$60 de desconto!
O Mercado Livre acaba de soltar um novo cupom de desconto! Nesta oferta, em compras acima de R$ 79, você consegue um desconto de até R$ 60 em produtos selecionados. Aproveite já, pois os cupons do Mercado Livre costumam se esgotar rápido. Cupons Mercado Livre Em produtos selecionados No momento,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo e Magalu oferecem até 10 pontos no Samsung Galaxy S26
A Livelo iniciou uma nova campanha em parceria com o Magalu, com uma boa oportunidade para quem quer garantir o lançamento da Samsung. Durante a oferta, é possível acumular até 10 pontos por real gasto em produtos da linha Samsung S26. Livelo e Magalu A pontuação turbinada está estruturada da...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Puts American Airlines On Blast For Flight Delay: “I’m Going to Take a New Interest in the Airline Industry”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair has threatened to “take a new interest in the airline industry” after he was left personally aggrieved by two separate flight delays that affected him and his wife on Thursday and Wednesday. Taking to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, Blair blasted:...
Live from a Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton to make its way to Hyderabad with Chalet Hotels
There is a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel coming up into India, with the third outpost of the brand here headed to Hyderabad.
The post The Ritz-Carlton to make its way to Hyderabad with Chalet Hotels appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Reviews
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Houston KLM Crown Lounge Review – IAH Priority Pass Lounge
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Review: Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class
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Admirals Club Newark (EWR): The Real Story on Crowding, Food & Whether It’s Worth a Visit
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Frontier Airlines Extra Legroom Seat Review
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Live from a Lounge
DGCA India makes customer refund rules for tickets booked in India more liberal
The DGCA has notified new changes to the refund timelines and accountability. Here are the details.
The post DGCA India makes customer refund rules for tickets booked in India more liberal appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Live from a Lounge
Waldorf Astoria coming to South Goa
Hilton Hotels is going up the value chain in India's luxury hotel scenario. The hospitality major has just signed up for the third Waldorf Astoria in India, in Goa.
The post Waldorf Astoria coming to South Goa appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
View from the Wing
Serial Stowaway Strikes Again—Caught In Delta Lavatories, Now Sneaks Onto United Flight To Milan
A woman who famously stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris—spending hours undetected in lavatories—has struck again, sneaking through TSA and boarding a United flight from Newark to Milan.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
“Snatching My Kids’ Inheritance From Their Grasping Fingers.”
“Thanks Brian for snatching my kids’ inheritance from their grasping fingers.” That is what was said to me during lunch in Las Vegas on Monday, February 23, 2026, whose participants included two veteran members of FlyerTalk that I personally have known for years.
FlyerTalk members are known to be frequent travelers...
Frequent Miler
Air France/KLM Flying Blue simplifies and improves miles expiration
Air France/KLM Flying Blue has always had a bizarre, non-intuitive expiration policy. Miles expire after 24 months, and only certain types of activity can extend that, such as crediting a flight to the program or spending on the Flying Blue credit card. Earning miles through partners would also reset the...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
She’s Done it Again: Serial Stowaway Snuck Onboard a United Airlines Flight to Italy From Newark
A serial airline stowaway who made international headlines in November 2024 when she managed to sneak on board a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris unnoticed and was only caught when the plane was on approach to Charles de Gaulle Airport has reportedly done it again. This time round, Svetlana...
Frequent Miler
Amex pausing transfers to ANA Mileage Club: Is a devaluation coming?
Last May, every major transferable currency from Bilt to Capital One temporarily suspended transfers to Emirates Skywards. Although they all came back online, eventually Chase dropped Emirates completely, while Citi, Amex, and Capital One all reduced their transfer ratios. Later, in December, we received word that Amex would be reducing...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: MASSIVE overhaul of Qantas Frequent Flyer program. The good and the bad
Qantas is making it easier to earn Status Credits without setting foot on a plane, but there are positives and negatives. As part of its sweeping overhaul of the loyalty program, the airline will lift the annual threshold required to retain status, even as it introduces rollover credits and more...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Former Flight Attendant Claims Prince William and Catherine Never Get Booked To Fly in First Class
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, are no strangers to flying commercial, often shunning private jets or government VIP airplanes for far more cost-effective, regularly scheduled passenger flights. You would have thought, however, that given William’s status in the British Royal Family as the heir to...
View from the Wing
Family Orders Domino’s To The Airport To Avoid High Prices—Brings Pizza Through TSA And Onto The Plane
Airport food prices drove one family to order Domino’s Pizza directly to the terminal during a delay—then carry the boxes through TSA and eat the slices onboard. The move has sparked a heated debate over whether it’s a brilliant money‑saving hack or just bad cabin etiquette.
Miles To Memories
Hyatt Just Broke Everyone’s Heart, United Forces Cards, AA Promos to Grab!
Hyatt's huge award chart changes, some possible good news and more bad Hyatt news to come. Plus United's big changes & AA promos rolling out!
The post Hyatt Just Broke Everyone’s Heart, United Forces Cards, AA Promos to Grab! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Wild About Travel
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth): A City That Feels Lost.
I had just had an amazing week on the Garden Route, exploring wineries, seeing whales, and enjoying hikes, coffee, food, and South African hospitality. Enjoy some of the photos! When my Baz Bus minibus (great service by the way) reached Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth, we arrived in a very different world....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let’s grab my luggage and head home. There’s the joy of the real world the next day. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Offers: Up To 175K Points & Free Night
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards, which can be extremely lucrative. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet.
You Are Travel
Hilton Continues Luxury Investment in India: 148-Room Waldorf Astoria Goa Due in 2030
tl;dr – This will be one of the brand’s first three locations in India. Hilton just announced a…
The post Hilton Continues Luxury Investment in India: 148-Room Waldorf Astoria Goa Due in 2030 appeared first on You Are Travel.
Altitude Yes
Bilt Rent Day Promo: Earn Up to a 125% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines (March 2026)
Have somewhat of a plan before you transfer your Bilt points, as JAL miles have a firm expiration date of 36 months.
The post Bilt Rent Day Promo: Earn Up to a 125% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines (March 2026) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Frequent Miler
Best Western promo: Triple points on stays in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean
Best Western is launching a new Fall promotion that’s quite a bit simpler than usual: earn double base points on all stays in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean until May 31st. Note that you must register for the offer and book your stays by March 3rd, and are...
Monkey Miles
All time high Hilton Honors Amex card offers are back with free nights!
Hilton Honors Amex card offers American Express and Hilton have tweaked their new offers slightly. I’m also including the Amex Hilton Aspire since it’s a card we keep and get a ton of value out of on an annual basis. The Hilton cards listed below are a mix of Affiliate...
View from the Wing
Tampa Airport Wants Passengers To Stop Wearing Pajamas—Their Absurd Dress Code Is Almost Certainly Illegal
Tampa International Airport just sparked controversy by tweeting that it wants passengers to stop wearing pajamas. But can an airport actually enforce a pajama ban? It’s legally dubious, and drawing backlash online.
One Mile at a Time
Will The Park Hyatt Los Angeles Finally Happen, After Seven Year Stall?
In 2016, plans were announced for the Park Hyatt Los Angeles, which was supposed to open in 2019. Unfortunately that’s not exactly how things have played out. Construction on the development started in 2015, and the project topped out in 2019, but unfortunately construction has been stalled ever since, as...
