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American Airlines Rejects United Merger, Praises Trump, Signals Bigger Shakeup
American Airlines has rejected the idea of a merger with United Airlines, but its carefully worded statement leaves open the potential of consolidation in a different way. American Airlines Rejects United Merger, But Leaves The Door Open For Something Else American Airlines has now publicly rejected the idea of a...
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He Refused Every Drink and Snack on the Flight. That Got Him Arrested
Flight attendants noticed something unusual when one passenger refused everything on a long flight—and alerted authorities. It’s no secret that, when you travel, you’re being watched. Regardless of what country…
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American “Rejects” Merger With United, But Drops Interesting Hint Of Its Own
Is it just me, or is this a very strange several weeks for the airline industry? I never thought I’d write the first part of the above headline, because the concept is just so outlandish.
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You Can Buy United Airlines 1K Status Online For $330 — But It Could Cost You Your Account
United Airlines top-tier 1K status is being offered online for just $330, a tiny fraction of what frequent flyers normally spend to earn it. It may look like an easy shortcut to upgrades, priority treatment, and fee waivers, but buying status this way risks far more than wasted money if...
Miles To Memories
American Express Introduces Platinum Member Airfares
American Express has introduced Platinum Member Airfares, a new, expanded airfare program for Platinum Card Members booking through Amex Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride
The European Union is known for its consumer protections for airline passengers, thanks to its EC261 scheme. The reality is that while rules are written a certain way, their enforcement is often determined through court decisions (like alcohol not being considered a ”refreshment” for the purposes of reimbursement from airlines...
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Airlines Keep Selling First Class For $26 — Killing The Reason To Chase Their Top Status
Airlines are selling domestic first class seats for as little as $26 instead of using them to reward frequent flyers, and that is quietly gutting the biggest reason many customers chase top-tier status in the first place. That weakens premium credit card spend. But there are ways they could fix...
Miles To Memories
Sphere Tickets Hit $35, Le Cirque Is Closing & Hard Rock Glitches Out
Sphere price crash, Vegas playoff bound, $33 Alaskan Chowder & how to get one over on the casinos.
Eye of the Flyer
Capital One Introduces Another “Come Out Ahead” Card with a Massive Early Spend Bonus
Capital One — once an afterthought in the travel rewards credit card and known simply for its commercials starring the (lovely and kind) Jennifer Garner — continues its upstart ways. It just introduced another rewards card that should be easy for many cardholders to break even on. The is new on...
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Win 100,000 American AAdvantage Miles (no purchase needed)
In honor of its 100th anniversary, American Airlines is giving away 100,000 AAdvantage miles to 100 lucky folks through its “Centennial Sweepstakes” promotion. In addition, if you book an American Airlines flight within the entry period for the sweepstakes, you get 100 additional entries, up to a maximum of four...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Outsourcing A350-900s, Retiring A340-600s, Grounding 747-400s
Lufthansa has just announced a series of capacity and fleet measures, in light of current circumstances. This is due to a combination of high oil prices and major labor issues at Lufthansa, which are leaving the carrier in a tough spot.
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Woman Gets On Cruise In Tampa. Then She Realizes The People Getting Off Had A ‘Lifestyle Cruise’: ‘WHO Sanitized That Ship?!’
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Arajet aposta no Brasil como mercado-chave na América Latina
A Arajet colocou o Brasil no centro de sua estratégia de crescimento na América Latina e já trata o país como um dos mercados mais importantes para os próximos anos. Com operação em expansão, avanço na distribuição e estudos para novas rotas, a companhia vê espaço para crescer de forma...
Brazil
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Piscina, conforto e preço baixo: reserve hotéis ibis Styles pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 167
Que tal trocar a correria do dia a dia por um mergulho na piscina e uma noite tranquila? No artigo de hoje, reunimos 10 opções de hotéis ibis Styles com piscina pelo Brasil, com diárias a partir de R$ 167. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir e reserve sua estadia....
Brazil
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Airbnb pode ficar mais caro no Brasil com novas regras
A regulamentação do Airbnb no Brasil avança em cidades como São Paulo e Rio, com novas regras e possibilidade de cobrança de impostos sobre o aluguel de curta duração. As mudanças podem tornar o serviço mais caro e reduzir a oferta, mas aumentam a segurança jurídica e buscam equilibrar o...
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The Travelers Club
Pénurie de carburant : vers des vols annulés en Europe dès mai ? IATA tire la sonnette d’alarme !
Depuis le début du conflit avec l’Iran, l’industrie fait face à une double contrainte qui ne relève plus seulement du cycle économique : une hausse brutale du prix du carburant et, désormais, la possibilité d’une pénurie physique. Dans un communiqué publié le 17 avril, l’Association internationale du transport aérien (IATA) évoque...
Brazil
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Assinantes do Clube Azul têm até 20% de desconto em passagens nacionais
Para fechar o final de semana, o Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo aos assinantes do clube até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens nacionais com pontos. A promoção é válida até o dia 19 de abril, e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Azul Fidelidade com até 20% OFF em...
Germany
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Royal Jordanian Status Match … bis Oneworld Sapphire
Der Royal Jordanian Oneworld Status Match … Royal Jordanian hat seit einiger Zeit einen Status Match bis zu…
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Mit dem Strawberry Summer Pass 2026 günstig durch Skandinavien
Mit den Strawberry Hotels in Skandinavien billiger schlafen … Strawberry hat wieder den Summer Pass aufgelegt. Bucht man…
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 17 de abril de 2026
A edição do Radar PPV desta sexta-feira está no ar! Veja a seguir todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou no mundo dos pontos e milhas. Radar PPV Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção da Esfera com a Natura, oferecendo até 10 pontos por real gasto. Também...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos pelo Brasil na LATAM a partir de R$ 179
Não deixe de aproveitar as ofertas da LATAM com passagens pelo Brasil disponíveis para emitir, gastando a partir de R$ 179 para diversos destinos incríveis espalhados pelo nosso país. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que os valores mudem. Passagens pelo Brasil na LATAM Para garantir as suas...
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Confira 6 dicas para nunca mais perder pontos
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Você com certeza já passou por uma situação em que deixou de aproveitar seus pontos e viu eles escorrerem pelo ralo. Dá uma sensação de dinheiro jogado fora, não é mesmo? Pensando nisso, nossa editora Laís Roani gravou um vídeo listando...
Brazil
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Delta anuncia melhorias na experiência em aeroportos
A Delta Air Lines está mexendo em um dos pontos mais sensíveis da experiência aérea: o tempo perdido no aeroporto. A companhia anunciou uma série de melhorias que atacam diretamente filas, rechecagem de bagagem e processos manuais, especialmente em conexões internacionais nos Estados Unidos. A Delta Air Lines está avançando...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira trechos internacionais a partir de 19.273 milhas LATAM Pass
Sonhando em sair do país e viver grandes aventuras? A gente te ajuda com isso! No artigo de hoje, selecionamos alguns trechos internacionais a partir de 19.273 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Veja as opções a seguir e planeje. Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi...
Brazil
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Interior de cabine da Iberia é eleito o melhor da Europa
A Iberia ganhou destaque internacional pelo design e qualidade de suas cabines, com reconhecimento que vai além de avaliações tradicionais e considera a experiência real a bordo. O interior do Airbus A321XLR teve papel central nesse resultado, refletindo a aposta da companhia em elevar o padrão de conforto e acabamento...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira emissões em classe executiva utilizando milhas Smiles + taxas
Que tal começar a planejar sua próxima viagem com mais conforto? No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou passagens em classe executiva a partir de 62.800 milhas Smiles + taxas, para diversos destinos. Confira os detalhes e aproveite essa oportunidade! Passagens em Classe Executiva com milhas Smiles Atenção: A...
Brazil
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Disney lança nova modalidade de ingresso mais barato
A Disney anunciou o “After 2pm”, uma nova modalidade de ingresso com desconto para entradas após as 14h, disponível entre 26 de maio e 29 de julho de 2026. O benefício é vendido em pacotes de dois ou três dias, com valores a partir de US$ 116 por dia, e...
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Reserve hotéis no Norte do Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 146
Procurando novos destinos? Então bora conhecer o Norte do Brasil gastando menos? No artigo de hoje, selecionamos opções de hotéis da rede Accor com diárias a partir de R$ 146. Confira e já comece a organizar sua próxima viagem. Hotéis Accor no Norte Abaixo, você confere a lista de hotéis....
Brazil
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Dólar a R$4,97! Converta com IOF zero e ganhe até US$20 de cashback na AstroPay
Pensando em abrir uma conta global e aproveitar a baixa do dólar? Que tal uma opção que reúne algumas das menores taxas do mercado, ampla aceitação internacional e ainda oferece cashback em dólar? A AstroPay se uniu ao Pontos Pra Voar para liberar um benefício exclusivo: usando o cupom PPVASTROPAY,...
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Reseña: Business Class de Brussels Airlines | A330 Nueva York-Bruselas
Reseña de mi vuelo en la Business Class de Brussels Airlines entre Nueva York y Bruselas, y visitando la sala vip de Lufthansa en JFK
Brazil
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Acumule até 94 mil milhas na compra de iPhones selecionados no Shopping Smiles
Aproveitando a oferta ativa no Shopping Smiles em parceria com o Pontofrio, é possível acumular até 94 mil milhas na compra de iPhones selecionados. Dependendo da categoria no programa e da pontuação oferecida, esse acúmulo pode representar um retorno bastante relevante. Vamos aos detalhes! Shopping Smiles e Pontofrio O acúmulo...
Brazil
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Pressionada por greves e combustível, Lufthansa reduz voos e aposenta A340
O Lufthansa Group está antecipando decisões que já vinham sendo discutidas internamente, com cortes na operação, saída de aeronaves antigas como o Airbus A340-600 e o Boeing 747-400, além do fim da Lufthansa CityLine. Ao mesmo tempo, direciona investimentos para modelos mais eficientes, como o Airbus A350-900, e ajusta custos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira passagens para Porto Alegre a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Que tal explorar Porto Alegre no precinho? No Alerta PPV de hoje, selecionamos trechos para Porto Alegre com emissões a partir de 3.900 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira a lista completa e aproveite para garantir sua próxima viagem! Passagens para Porto Alegre com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
France
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Korean Air inaugure ses nouveaux salons à Incheon
Tous les investissements ne racontent pas la même chose. Si certains existent pour marquer une véritable rupture, d’autres ont vocation à corriger un écart devenu trop visible. Avec l’inauguration de ses nouveaux salons First et Prestige au Terminal 2 de Aéroport international d’Incheon, Korean Air affiche clairement ses ambitions. Après...
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Qatar cresce no Brasil e chega a 21 frequências semanais
A Qatar Airways acelera a retomada da sua operação no Brasil com um aumento relevante de frequências entre São Paulo e Doha, que deve chegar a três voos diários nos próximos meses. O movimento ocorre após um período de instabilidade e faz parte da recomposição gradual da malha global da...
Brazil
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LATAM Pass e C6 Bank com 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos
O LATAM Pass, em parceria com o C6 Bank, lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada. Somente hoje, dia 17 de abril, os clientes podem receber 25% de bônus na transferência entre os parceiros. Confira abaixo as regras. LATAM Pass e C6 Bank A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma:...
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(Final Day) Profitable Office Depot Mastercard Gift Card Deal
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View from the Wing
Abraham Lincoln Documentary Somehow Broadcast Over Houston Air Traffic Control Frequency [Roundup]
An Abraham Lincoln documentary somehow broadcast on Houston air traffic control frequency, plus an Air India pilot denied entry to the U.S. for carrying marijuana, SFO’s easier new Waymo pickup, Southwest priority boarding changes, British Airways inflight voice calls, and more.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Oman: Nizwa on a Friday Night
After driving almost 180 kilometers southwest on highway 15 from Muscat — approximately one hour and 45 minutes or so — I arrived in Nizwa where many of those streets were under construction. Despite the detours — including down this street which was only one lane wide and winding between...
The Bulkhead Seat
Philippine Airlines Will Offer Nonstop Flights Between Manila and Chicago This November
Back in February, I wrote about how Philippine Airlines was planning to expand its…
Live and Let’s Fly
Spirit Airlines Asks Trump Administration For Taxpayer Bailout. That’s A Terrible Idea
Spirit Airlines is reportedly asking the Trump administration for a taxpayer-funded bailout to avoid liquidation. The answer should be: no way. Spirit Airlines Seeks Government Bailout As Financial Crisis Deepens According to The Air Current, which first broke the story, Spirit Airlines has approached the Trump administration seeking hundreds of...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: Skynest to cost AU$400. Soon bookable
Finally, Air New Zealand is about to offer a solution to the problem of sleeping in Economy. After years of delays, it’s finally becoming a reality, with bookings open from 18 May 2026. Years in the making Air New Zealand first revealed the concept in 2020, pitching it as a...
The Alviator
Review: Cathay Pacific New 777 Economy Class (HKG-SYD)
The hype of Cathay Pacific's newest 777s surrounds their new Aria Suite business class seat, but what is their economy class like?
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Orders Summer Flight Cuts at Chicago O’Hare to Reduce Delays
In February, I wrote about the absolutely crazy number of flights that United Airlines…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Launched A New System To Keep Flights Staffed — Angry Senior Pilots Could Overthrow Their Union
The new system American Airlines is using to connect pilots with flights at the last minute, and make sure flights are staffed, is fueling a revolt of its more senior cockpit crew. It means junior pilots get access to more high paying flights. With senior pilots furious that their union...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Seeks Emergency Government Assistance as Financial Collapse Looms
Spirit Airlines is facing a deepening financial crisis that may see the airline liquidate…
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Cuts Summer Routes, Two LAX Near-Misses in One Night, and Pilots Are Meowing on the Emergency Radio
Delta Air Lines is suspending several routes this summer as jet fuel prices soar, (there’s a “sore” pun somewhere in there, drop yours in the Comments section), LAX had not one but two runway near-misses in a single evening, JetBlue’s own founder is warning the airline might go bankrupt, and...
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Starts Hitting Herself And Falls To The Floor — The Agent Is Unfazed
A frustrated Delta Air Lines passenger beats herself up at the gate of flight to Chicago O'Hare. She hits herself, punches herself and even knocks herself to the ground. Then she asks, "why are you doing this to me?" Delta's employee at the gate is completely unfazed by...
Frequent Miler
A final countdown, the most complicated breakfast benefit, a great $95 card lineup and more [Week in Review]
Queue up the music: as I publish this week in review, the final countdown is on to transfer Citi Thank You points to Choice Privileges at a 1:2 transfer ratio or Preferred Hotels I Prefer at 1:4. Today, April 18, 2025, is the final day before those ratios are reduced....
Live and Let’s Fly
American Flight Attendants Want More Pay On London Flights…But The Case Is Weak
American Airlines flight attendants are demanding more pay for working flights to London, citing increased workload tied to an ongoing catering mess at Heathrow. I understand the frustration…but this feels like the wrong hill to die on. American Flight Attendants Want More Pay For London Flights… American has been dealing...
One Mile at a Time
American “Rejects” Merger With United, But Drops Interesting Hint Of Its Own
Is it just me, or is this a very strange several weeks for the airline industry? I never thought I’d write the first part of the above headline, because the concept is just so outlandish.
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Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten (Deal Extended!)
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
Miles To Memories
Sphere Tickets Hit $35, Le Cirque Is Closing & Hard Rock Glitches Out
Sphere price crash, Vegas playoff bound, $33 Alaskan Chowder & how to get one over on the casinos.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why New Premium Class Seats Do Not Interest Me. Usually, Anyway.
Whenever an official announcement from an airline contains news that they will retrofit airplanes with new seats in the premium class cabin, I am simply not interested. The reason that I am not interested is because...
Frequent Miler
Best ways to get to cities in the US and Canada using miles (2026)
If you want to travel within the US and Canada using airline miles, your first impulse might be to use miles from one of the major North American airlines like American, Delta or United. In some cases, that will indeed be your best bet. However, it’s sometimes possible to leverage...
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: American is Giving Illinois Residents 1,000 Free Miles and 1,000 Free Loyalty Points
I’m happy to be a resident of Illinois this evening. American Airlines has a…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Says it’s ‘Not Interested’ in Merger With United After Unsolicited Takeover Proposal Goes Viral
American Airlines has publicly gone on the record to say it’s not interested in a potential mega merger with United Airlines after Scott Kirby, United’s chief executive, allegedly approached senior Trump administration officials to broach the idea of acquiring its rival. News of Kirby’s alleged interest in American Airlines first...
The Bulkhead Seat
Thanks, But No Thanks: American Airlines Rejects United Merger Rumors
American Airlines has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential merger with United Airlines and…
One Mile at a Time
Spirit Airlines Asks Trump For Huge Emergency Bailout To Avoid Liquidation
It was recently reported that Spirit Airlines might be on the verge of liquidation, and that it could happen within days. The airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy (for the second time in two years), and while the company was hoping to emerge from bankruptcy by early summer, that strategy...
Frequent Miler
Wells Fargo journeys forward | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep354 | 4-17-26
In today’s podcast episode, we’ll watch as Capital One ventures into business, discuss the best-of-the-best award search tools, and talk about how Wells Fargo is on the upswing. Wells Fargo journeys forward Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals
American Airlines says it is not in merger talks with United, but its carefully worded response does more than just shut down one specific rumor. By backing broader airline consolidation while ruling out a United deal, American appears to be drawing a line against the merger it cannot survive politically...