One Mile at a Time
Hotel Welcome Amenities: What Are They, When Should You Expect Them?
When you check into a nice hotel, you might find that a welcome amenity of some sort is often placed in your room. However, this can cause some confusion, given the inconsistency with which this is offered. So I’d like to address that in this post — what are hotel...
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Southwest Credit Card Offers: Earn Up To 90,000 Bonus Points (Last Chance)
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carriers co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering...
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Why Passports Come In Different Colors (And What Those Colors Actually Mean)
Have you ever noticed that passports from different countries come in different colors? It turns out those colors aren’t chosen at random. From politics and religion to geography and history,…
Wild About Travel
concordes at last
She was the most beautiful aircraft ever created. She was the fastest passenger aircraft ever to fly. She was created through the cooperation of two countries, and the technology that came with her is still being used, with the breakthroughs she sparked continuing to impact aviation today. One fatal crash...
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Is InterContinental Ambassador Status Worth $225?
InterContinental Ambassador status sounds simple enough: pay $225, or 45,000 IHG One Rewards points, and receive extra benefits at InterContinental hotels. But whether it’s actually worth buying depends almost entirely…
Frequent Miler
Is my brain built for this? Managing points and miles even when it doesn’t come naturally (A Carrie commentary)
Does anyone else feel a little bit like the art kid attempting to ace a math class when learning about miles and points strategies? When I go to points and miles conferences or even listen to the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast from week to week, I often find...
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30 Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits, Credits, And Rules Even Seasoned Cardmembers Miss
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $795 annual fee, but its real value depends on understanding how the credits, lounge access, travel protections, transfer partners, authorized user benefits, and new earning categories actually work. These 30 details cover the fine print that can help cardmembers stack benefits, avoid clawbacks, earn...
One Mile at a Time
How Concerned Are You About Hotel Room Safety? Here’s My Approach…
We all have different habits when staying at hotels, and that includes the precautions we take when it comes to hotel room safety and security.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 7 transfer bonuses, 5X-7X quarterly spending bonuses, & much, much more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s an extremely busy week for deals that are about to end because Tuesday is both the end of the month and end of Q2. As...
View from the Wing
The Washington Post Ranked America’s Best Airports. Somehow Dulles Beat San Francisco
The Washington Post ranked America’s best airports, but its methodology helps explain some strange results: San Diego missing the top 50, San Francisco outside the top 10, and Dulles ranked ahead of easier airports. Airports should be judged by how quickly and reliably they get passengers to, through, and out...
Points With a Crew
The 28 worst tourist traps out there
How can you tell a tourist trap from an interesting sight? After reading a list of 28 of the worst tourist traps out there, I was surprised to see how many of those I'd been to - I definitely have to agree with #1 on the list...
Your Mileage May Vary
9 Liquids You Can Bring Through TSA Even If They’re Over 3.4 Ounces
Most travelers know about TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. But there are several exceptions that allow certain liquids, gels, and similar items to be much larger than 3.4 ounces in your…
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Credit Card Offers: Earn Up To 90,000 Bonus Points (Last Chance)
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carriers co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering...
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Últimas horas! Sam’s Club oferece 30% de desconto na adesão e R$ 200 OFF na 1ª compra
Essas são as últimas horas para participar da promoção do Sam’s Club, oferecendo 30% de desconto na assinatura anual. Além disso, você pode adicionar um dependente grátis na sua conta e ambos ganham R$ 100 OFF na primeira compra no site ou app. Sam’s Club O Sam’s Club hoje é o...
Brazil
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Qantas anuncia primeiro destino para seus voos ultralongos do Projeto Sunrise
A Qantas confirmou que Londres será o primeiro destino atendido pelos voos ultralongos do Projeto Sunrise. A nova rota direta entre Sydney e a capital britânica deverá entrar em operação em outubro de 2027. Com essa rota a Qantas promete estabelecer um novo marco na aviação comercial realizando voos de...
Brazil
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GOL inaugura espaço de acessibilidade no Aeroporto de Guarulhos
A GOL inaugurou oficialmente sua Sala de Acessibilidade no Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos, em São Paulo. O espaço foi projetado para oferecer mais conforto, segurança e autonomia aos passageiros com deficiência, mobilidade reduzida e demais clientes que necessitam de assistência especial antes do embarque. A GOL deu mais um passo...
Brazil
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Veja promoções que acabam hoje no Azul Fidelidade, Esfera, Livelo e Smiles
Hoje, dia 28 de junho, chegam ao fim promoções nos programas: Azul Fidelidade, Esfera, Livelo e Smiles. Neste artigo, trazemos o resumo de todas essas ofertas para você aproveitar antes que acabem. Até 70% de desconto na compra de pontos Azul Fidelidade 70% de desconto – assinantes do Clube Azul...
Brazil
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Apple transforma wallet em hub de viagens e anuncia parceria com a Disney
Nova atualização do iOS 27 transformará o Apple Wallet em um verdadeiro hub de viagens, com a Disney sendo a primeira parceira a adotar os novos recursos. Quem já visitou a Disney sabe que, em meio a reservas, Lightning Lane, ingressos e horários, o celular acaba virando um companheiro inseparável....
Brazil
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Festival gastronômico transforma as serras brasileiras nas férias de inverno
Festival Sabores da Montanha acontece até 2 de agosto em destinos de inverno de São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro e Rio Grande do Sul, com pratos exclusivos criados especialmente para a temporada Se você precisava de mais um motivo para fazer as malas neste inverno, aqui vai uma...
Brazil
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União Europeia aprova gratuidade em voos para acompanhantes de pessoas com deficiência
A União Europeia deu mais um passo para ampliar os direitos dos passageiros ao aprovar um acordo que prevê gratuidade na passagem aérea para acompanhantes de pessoas com deficiência ou mobilidade reduzida em situações específicas.  Os direitos dos passageiros que viajam pela União Europeia estão prestes a ganhar um importante...
Brazil
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Agora é mata mata! Semana do Milheiro – 22 a 28 de junho
Mais um domingo e a Semana do Milheiro está de volta para te lembrar que a disputa com o mundo não é a mesma mamata da tabela da Argentina não. Mas quem se abala com coisas assim? O milheiro raiz já se acostumou com o caos e vive de pequenas...
Brazil
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Hotéis Novotel pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 227
Viajar com conforto não precisa significar gastar muito. Os hotéis Novotel oferecem quartos modernos, boa infraestrutura e localizações privilegiadas em diversos destinos. Neste artigo, você confere uma seleção de hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 227. Veja os detalhes e aproveite as ofertas para economizar na sua próxima hospedagem....
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 14.360 milhas + taxas
A edição do alerta PPV deste domingo está no ar! Como de costume, nossa equipe separou 12 opções de passagens internacionais para viajar nos próximos meses gastando a partir de 14.360 milhas + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite. Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas...
Brazil
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Prorrogou: promoção de pontos turbinados dos cartões Azul Itaú ganha nova data
Mais uma vez! O Azul Fidelidade atualizou o seu site com uma nova data de vigência da promoção de pontos turbinados nos cartões Azul Itaú. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e como aproveitar. Azul Fidelidade e Itaú A oferta, que começou no final de 2020, desde então está sendo...
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Icelandair fährt Leistungen bei ihrer Business (Saga Premium) weiter runter
Icelandair hat mit der Saga Premium Class eine eigene Art eigenes Business-Produkt entwickelt. Eigentlich ist es so eine…
Brazil
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: suas compras do dia a dia podem virar pontos Esfera!
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, nossa editora Laís Roani te mostra como transformar as suas compras básicas do dia a dia, como supermercado e farmácia, em um saldo de pontos Esfera! Nova meta de gastos nos cartões Santander para sala VIP Você...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Assine o Sam’s Club com 30% de desconto e ganhe R$ 200 OFF
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a oferta do Sam’s Club exclusiva para os leitores do Pontos pra Voar, na qual oferece 30% de desconto na assinatura anual. Além disso, você pode adicionar um dependente gratuitamente na sua conta e ambos ganham R$ 100 OFF na primeira compra no site ou app....
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Shopping Smiles oferece até 15 milhas por real na Casas Bahia
Perdeu o prazo? O Shopping Smiles decidiu prorrogar a oferta em parceria com a Casas Bahia, oferecendo aos seus clientes até 15 milhas por real gasto em produtos participantes. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Promoção no Shopping Smiles Casas Bahia O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte...
Brazil
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Corre que vai acabar! Revolut oferece 5.000 pontos bônus para novos usuários
A campanha promocional da Revolut que oferece 5.000 pontos de boas-vindas para novos usuários vai acabar nesta terça-feira, dia 30 de junho de 2026! Por isso, corra aproveitar enquanto há tempo e garanta seus pontos que podem ser transferidos para os programas de fidelidade de diversas companhias aéreas. Em parceria com...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Bem-vindo a mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV! Neste sábado, você confere 12 opções de passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para você aproveitar e emitir...
Brazil
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Club Med busca novos destinos no Brasil após anunciar resorts em Gramado e Fortaleza
Os planos de expansão do Club Med no Brasil seguem avançando. Após anunciar novos empreendimentos em Gramado, no Rio Grande do Sul, e em Fortaleza, no Ceará, a rede hoteleira confirmou que continua avaliando oportunidades para ampliar sua presença no país.  A estratégia demonstra a confiança da empresa no potencial...
Brazil
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Amazon: veja os produtos mais procurados do momento
Quer saber quais são os produtos que estão chamando a atenção dos consumidores na Amazon? A equipe de promoções do PPV preparou uma seleção especial com alguns dos itens mais populares em diferentes categorias da plataforma. Confira o que está em alta no momento e aproveite para descobrir boas oportunidades...
Brazil
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Hotéis com piscina em Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 256
Uma piscina faz toda a diferença na hora de escolher um hotel, seja para relaxar, aproveitar o calor ou curtir momentos de lazer. Neste artigo, reunimos hotéis em Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 256. Veja os detalhes e aproveite as ofertas....
Brazil
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Pompeia terá visitas noturnas com degustação de vinhos e roteiro por áreas históricas
Programação especial em Pompéia entre junho e julho permitirá conhecer parte da antiga cidade romana em visitas noturnas, com experiências gastronômicas e tours guiados aos vinhedos históricos do parque. Quem pretende visitar Pompeia durante o verão europeu poderá conhecer o sítio arqueológico por um novo ângulo. O Parque Arqueológico de...
Brazil
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Turistas estrangeiros gastaram US$ 4,8 bilhões no Brasil entre janeiro e maio
Entrada de divisas no Brasil cresceu 11,6% em relação ao mesmo período de 2025, enquanto o número de turistas estrangeiros também avançou nos cinco primeiros meses do ano. O turismo internacional segue em alta no Brasil. Entre janeiro e maio de 2026, visitantes estrangeiros movimentaram US$ 4,8 bilhões na economia...
Brazil
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Copa do Mundo no aeroporto: Ambaar Club transforma sala VIP em camarote
Ambaar Club, que tem 14 salas VIP em aeroportos brasileiros, quer garantir que os viajantes não percam os jogos da Copa do Mundo e aproveitem o clima da competição, com cardápio de drinks customizado, comidas e atrações interativas, além dos tradicionais telões e decoração em verde e amarelo. Quem disse...
Brazil
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⁠LifeMiles da Avianca é reconhecido como programa revelação do ano!
O LifeMiles, programa de fidelidade da Avianca, foi reconhecido como Programa de Fidelidade Revelação do Ano no Freddie Awards 2026. A conquista reforça a posição do programa como o mais premiado da América Latina, acumulando 23 reconhecimentos internacionais em seus 15 anos de história. O LifeMiles recebeu o prêmio “Up...
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Is it still worth collecting Hilton points on stays?
Now that Hilton points are worth far less than they once were, a reader emailed us this week to ask the following: With Hilton points now devalued to a 0.35 cents per point Reasonable Redemption Value, is it time to stop accumulating Hilton points altogether, and book all Hilton rooms...
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QANTAS: No First Lounge for London. Premier dining room instead
The original plan was to have a new First Class Lounge at London’s Terminal 3. It was to be ready for the debut of the Project Sunrise flights. Qantas has quietly shelved those plans, to the indignation of premium frequent flyers and passengers. Instead, the airline will refurbish and enlarge...

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TSA Changes Create New Problem for Some Travelers
A recent change to the airport security system has created a new problem for some travelers. If you're headed to the airport soon, find out how you can ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should You Travel With a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
The deaths of two guests at the Rancho Pescadero — The Unbound Collection by Hyatt luxury resort property in Baja California in Mexico due to carbon monoxide poisoning raised the question: should you travel with a carbon monoxide detector? The official full statement as of Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from Hyatt...
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CHINA AIRLINES: More flights to Australia from October, 2026
Taiwan’s China Airlines is increasing flights to Australia from late October, giving travellers more non-stop choices between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Taipei. The headline act is Sydney, where China Airlines will lift its Taipei service to daily from 25 October 2026. Melbourne follows on 28 October with a fifth weekly...
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QANTAS: Lounge pass rules change from 1 July 2026
From Wednesday 1 July, Qantas will tighten the rules governing Complimentary Lounge Invitations, ending the long-standing ability to transfer a pass to any other Frequent Flyer member, regardless of whether they are travelling with you. If you have a stash of passes, you only have days to give them away!...
Frequent Miler
How are you using AI for trip planning? | Question of the Week Ep7 | 6-27-26
How are you using AI for trip planning? Frequent Miler reader Jared wrote in: I recently asked the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge AI which weekends a particular Bilt Home Away from Home hotel (Kimpton Journeyman) had availability between August and December. It gave a useful and seemingly accurate response. Have you...
Your Mileage May Vary
9 Liquids You Can Bring Through TSA Even If They’re Over 3.4 Ounces
Most travelers know about TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. But there are several exceptions that allow certain liquids, gels, and similar items to be much larger than 3.4 ounces in your…
View from the Wing
The World’s Best Airport Lounges Are Hard To Access. Here’s How You Can Actually Get Into Them
Air France La Première may be the best airport lounge in the world, but almost nobody can access it. These are the lounges I’d actually build a trip around, from Qatar’s museum-like Al Safwa lounge and Cathay Pacific’s The Pier to Qantas First in Sydney, American Flagship First Dining, Capital...
Points With a Crew
Should You Leave Bags Unattended At Airport Lounges?
Do you leave your bags and belongings unattended at airport lounges? Or do you always take them with you when you're going to get food, drinks or use the restroom?
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Streaming Services Qualify For 3X Bonus With Chase Sapphire Preferred
One of the lesser-known benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is that it earns 3X Ultimate Rewards points on select streaming services. When the bonus category first launched, it…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  Batik Air Malaysia (Part of the Lion Air Group) operates 21 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet. The airline also...
One Mile at a Time
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off
In August 2025, we saw the launch of the $395 annual fee Atmos Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card, one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. This is a card I have, and it’s one where I think it’s really hard to go wrong.
Miles To Memories
Why To Skip Airport Lounges
I'm more of a club lover than loather. But I routinely find sensible reasons to skip airport lounges. Here are just a few.
One Mile at a Time
The World’s Worst Business Class Seats: Here Are My Picks, Do You Agree?
Typically I like to make ”best of” lists, including about the world’s best business class seats, world’s best business class airlines, etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the world’s worst business class seats.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Galápagos Islands: What You Need to Know to Visit
If you plan on traveling to the Galápagos Islands, this article contains what you need to know to visit the volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the Galápagos Islands is part of Galápagos National Park in Ecuador and contains many species of plants and animals that are generally not...
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Credit Card Guide: Compare Benefits And Rewards Of All 3 Bilt Cards
Bilt is the platform that is best known for offering rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw major changes to the company’s rewards concept, and Bilt now has three Mastercard credit cards serviced by Cardless, which are potentially worth considering.
View from the Wing
Hilton Guests Bear-Sprayed At Pool, Qantas First Lounge Floods, And British Airways Leaves Drinks On The Floor
Embassy Suites guests were attacked with bear spray during a pool argument, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is closed after flooding, and British Airways faces a food-safety complaint over drinks stored on the cabin floor. Also: American’s LAX Terminal 4 concessions plan, a miserable tarmac delay that still did...
The Bulkhead Seat
Second Delta One® Lounge in Terminal 2 at LAX is Opening on June 30th
Earlier this month, I wrote about how Delta Air Lines is doubling down on…
Your Mileage May Vary
Do Flight Attendants Earn Hotel Points During Overnight Layovers?
Have you ever wondered what happens when airlines put pilots and flight attendants up in hotels overnight? One longtime reader asked us a question we’d never even considered: Do flight…
View from the Wing
The Bilt Palladium Card Looks Too Complicated. Used Simply, It May Be The Best Everyday Rewards Card
The Bilt Palladium Card looks complicated, but even used simply as a 2x-everywhere card it may be the strongest general spending product on the market because Bilt Points transfer to the best airline and hotel partners. For those willing to lean in, Bilt Cash, Points Accelerators, Rent Day transfer bonuses,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Ryanair Proves Airlines Need To Be Cheap Or Banks
Ryanair made billions flying people cheaply, while US legacy airlines lean heavily on banks. That contrast says a lot about what airlines really are now. Ryanair Made Real Airline Profit There is a version of the airline business that still works without a giant credit card partner standing behind it....
Miles To Memories
(Last Chance!) Get 100,000 Points Plus 50% Flight Discount with Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Card
New applicants can now earn a bonus of 100,000 points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, plus a 50% flight discount code.
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Review : United Club  – Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Small lounge with limited offerings The summary There are three tiers of domestic United Clubs in the airline’s non-hub airports. The top tier would be Boston and NYC Laguardia. A middle tier would be Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and San Diego. The lower tier would be Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. The...
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17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For This Weekend (Some Amazon Prime Day Deals Still Available)
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Connect To Hotel Wi-Fi When The Login Page Won’t Load
Ever since my wife, Sharon, and I started writing Your Mileage May Vary, we’ve learned just how important a reliable internet connection is when we’re on the road. Thankfully, these…