The Gate with Brian Cohen
We Unknowingly Avoided Deadly Historic Flooding in Vietnam.
We unknowingly avoided historic flooding in Vietnam, as the second time we attempted to visit that country was aborted due to unrelated factors that were beyond our control. We were originally scheduled to visit Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia during the...
One Mile at a Time
Best Business Class Seats For Couples & Families? Here Are My Favorites…
I’ve shared what I consider to be the world’s best business class seats (and the worst business class seats), and also about what I consider to be the best business class airlines. In this post, I’d like to take a look at the best business class seats for couples and...
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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…
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Passenger’s Self-Flagellation Meltdown Turns Bizarre…She Hits Herself While Gate Agent Pretends She Isn’t There
When passengers behave badly, it is generally it is toward others…not towards themselves. But a Delta passenger seemed to engage in a round of self-flagellation as she waited for her flight. Delta Passenger Meltdown Raises An Awkward Question For Gate Agents A video shows a Delta Air Lines passenger at...
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.
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...
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.
Miles To Memories
Maui Poop Cruise? A Surreal Welcome to the Grand Wailea
Grand Wailea Water issues were not part of our spring break plans. But we prepared for the worst once they arrived. So how'd it turn out?
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Beeping Noise Causes Pilots of United Airlines Flight From Chicago to Declare Bomb Alert And Evacuate Plane Via Emergency Slides
A constant beeping noise coming from an object on a United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare to New York LaGuardia concerned the pilots of the Boeing 737MAX plane so much that they declared a potential bomb threat and made an emergency diversion to Pittsburgh International Airport. Once on the ground...
View from the Wing
‘I Saved Miles For First Class Once’ — Then A Kid Asked Why It Wasn’t As Good As Emirates
A traveler says they spent a pile of miles for a one-time first class trip — only to hear a child casually compare it unfavorably to Emirates. The joke lands because it is not really about aviation at all, but about the moment your hard-won luxury is revealed to be...
One Mile at a Time
When Traveling Alone, What’s Your Approach To Solo Dining?
I travel solo quite a bit, and I always struggle to decide what to do when it comes to dining in these situations, assuming I’m not meeting anyone for meals. So that brings me to a topic where I’m curious to get the thoughts of OMAAT readers…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Tried American Airlines’ Centennial Beef Wellington In First Class
This month American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this centennial, AA is offering special dishes in premium cabins that evoke classic dishes of the 1920s. I recently had the chance to try beef Wellington on a first class and against all odds, it turned out very well....
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‘That Was The Big Emergency’: Captain Tells Passengers To Only Hit Call Button In An Emergency Due To Turbulence. Then 1 Passenger Presses Theirs Twice
"Please do not be this person on an airplane."
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Woman Checks In For Flight Home To Nashville. Then She Realizes She Booked The Wrong Date
“Friend, I think you gotta stop flying Spirit..."
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Porto Alegre terá Spotter Day com acesso exclusivo ao pátio em maio
O Spotter Day do Porto Alegre Airport já tem data marcada e promete uma experiência especial para os apaixonados por aviação. O evento, que garante acesso exclusivo ao pátio do aeroporto, será realizado em 15 de maio de 2026 e deve atrair entusiastas interessados em registrar de perto as operações...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United Airlines consolida maior frota aérea do mundo
A United Airlines ultrapassou a marca de 1 mil aeronaves e reforçou sua posição como a companhia com a maior frota do mundo. O marco também mostra a aposta da aérea em expansão, renovação de cabine e crescimento internacional nos próximos anos. O que significa passar de 1 mil aeronaves...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Jalapão terá nova taxa de R$ 30 para visitantes a partir de 1º de maio
Jalapão anunciou uma nova taxa para visitantes. A cidade de Mateiros, que é uma das principais portas de entrada para quem visita o Jalapão, no Tocantins, vai cobrar uma taxa de R$ 30 por pessoa a partir de 1º de maio de 2026. Essa cobrança será usada para ajudar na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: como saber quando uma promoção de pontos vale a pena?
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! Você sabia que nem toda promoção de pontos vale a pena? Às vezes, o que parece “imperdível” é, na verdade, apenas o básico. Vem conferir o vídeo de hoje da nossa editora Laís Roani, em que ela mostra como identificar se...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Pontos + dinheiro na transferência da Esfera para o Azul Fidelidade com milheiro a partir de R$ 12,04
Essas são as últimas horas para aproveitar a promoção do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com a Esfera, em que é possível conseguir até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Neste artigo, vamos mostrar como é possível gerar o milheiro Esfera por R$ 26,50, ou seja, um milheiro Azul por...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Parque Mundo a Vapor reabre em Canela com novas salas imersivas
O Parque Mundo a Vapor reabre em Canela, prometendo uma nova fase de entretenimento e educação imersiva. O parque, na Serra Gaúcha, passou por uma grande reforma para receber melhor os visitantes. Depois de dois anos fechado para obras e planejamento, ele voltou a funcionar com novidades. A ideia é...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 9 milhas por real gasto no Shopping Smiles e Pontofrio
O Shopping do Smiles lançou uma nova oferta com parceiros selecionados, em que é possível ganhar até 9 milhas por real gasto no Pontofrio. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes desta campanha, válida até o dia 21 de abril. Shopping Smiles e Pontofrio O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado...
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Marriott Bonvoy wird bei Verschlechterungen vorab informieren
Bei Marriott Bonvoy Verschlimmbesserungen gibt es nun Vorabinfos … Marriott Bonvoy hat die Bedingungen angepasst. Für Kunden mit…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bradesco, United e Marriott lançam parceria com cartão e programa de recompensas
United, Bradesco e Marriott anunciam parceria e lançam cartão com programa de recompensas, ampliando as opções para viajantes que desejam acumular milhas e pontos diretamente em programas internacionais. A nova linha inclui três cartões premium, com benefícios como acesso a salas VIP, status elite e recompensas voltadas a experiências globais....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos internacionais a partir de 13.500 milhas + taxas
Bem-vindo a mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV! Neste domingo, trouxemos 12 sugestões de trechos internacionais para você emitir, gastando a partir de 13.500 milhas + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para você aproveitar e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines descarta fusão com United
A American Airlines rejeitou oficialmente as sugestões de fusão com a United Airlines, classificando a operação como prejudicial à concorrência e aos consumidores. A negativa, anunciada em 17 de abril de 2026, veio após o CEO da United, Scott Kirby, levar a ideia pessoalmente ao presidente Donald Trump em fevereiro. ...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Nada de deixar o pet para trás! Veja hotéis pet-friendly em SP com diárias a partir de R$ 187
Está com viagem marcada? Então precisa levar seu companheirinho de quatro patas com você. Ele não pode ficar de fora dessa viagem! No artigo de hoje, confira hotéis em São Paulo que são pet-friendly, onde seu pet é tratado como hóspede especial, com diárias a partir de R$ 187. Veja...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercúrio retrógrado! Semana do Milheiro – 13 a 19 de abril
Estamos de volta, meus amigos para mais uma edição da Semana do MIlheiro. Essa que foi uma semana que não chamou muita atenção mas acabou deixando um monte de notícias importantes de fora dessa seleção que movimentaram o setor milheiro. Para variar tivemos pontos negativos como ataque hacker, ameaças de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Aproveite 20% OFF em hotéis e aluguel de carros no Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade segue com sua oferta para quem deseja economizar na próxima viagem! Nesta promoção, o programa está oferecendo 20% de desconto na reserva de hotéis e aluguel de carros, válido tanto para pagamentos com pontos quanto em reais. A oferta é exclusiva para assinantes do Clube Azul e a...
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IndiGo nomme Willie Walsh : le début d’une évolution du modèle low cost ?
En choisissant Willie Walsh pour prendre la direction d’IndiGo à partir d’août 2026, la première compagnie indienne ne s’offre pas seulement un dirigeant expérimenté. Elle fait entrer à sa tête un profil qui, historiquement, intervient lorsque les modèles commencent à être mis sous tension. Car, depuis la démission de Pieter...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Toy Story vira exposição imersiva em São Paulo
Uma exposição de Toy Story chega a São Paulo com proposta imersiva e acesso a materiais inéditos da Pixar. A mostra reúne bastidores dos filmes, obras de artistas brasileiros e deve atrair fãs de diferentes gerações. O público vai poder conhecer melhor a história dos filmes da franquia Toy Story...
Brazil
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Série de Harry Potter impulsiona turismo e dispara reservas
Uma nova fase no universo da magia está prestes a se iniciar, e os fãs já começaram os trabalhos. A série de Harry Potter, original da HBO, tem impulsionado o turismo e também as reservas. O anúncio da nova produção da franquia Harry Potter mostrou isso na prática. Logo após...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Spontaneous Escapes: resgate passagens a partir de 5.600 milhas com a Singapore Airlines
Está no ar a edição do Spontaneous Escapes de abril! Fique de olho nas oportunidades. Veja, no artigo de hoje, ofertas da Singapore Airlines com até 30% OFF e trechos a partir de 5.600 milhas. Vamos aos detalhes. Spontaneous Escapes As ofertas deste mês incluem voos de Singapura para Bangkok (JFK)...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novo parque temático de chocolate será construído na Suíça
Um parque de chocolate em Broc, na Suíça, será ampliado para se tornar um complexo turístico com hotéis, restaurantes e novas atrações. O projeto prevê investimento de 400 milhões de francos suíços e deve ser concluído até 2030. Um novo parque totalmente dedicado ao chocolate será criado em Broc, ampliando...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV! Entre na comunidade gratuita sobre viagens, pontos e muito mais
Planejar o próprio roteiro de viagem é bom, mas sabe o que é ainda melhor? Planejar a próxima viagem com ajuda de quem já foi! No bate-papo PPV, você participa de uma comunidade gratuita feita para trocar ideias, estratégias e descobertas sobre milhas e viagens. Está esperando o que? Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Itacaré busca mais visibilidade e quer expandir presença no turismo brasileiro
Itacaré está buscando mais destaque no turismo brasileiro. A prefeitura, por meio da Secretaria de Turismo, criou um plano para fortalecer a economia da cidade ao longo de 2026. A ideia é, junto com empresas de turismo e transporte, organizar ações que aumentem a visitação e façam o município ser...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
A nova edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV está no ar! Neste sábado, trouxemos 12 opções de trechos pelo Brasil para você resgatar, gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Emissões nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para...
Brazil
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Azul assume lugar da GOL e fecha acordo com a CBF
A Azul firmou contrato com a CBF e passa a ser a companhia aérea das Seleções Brasileiras até 2030, substituindo a GOL após mais de uma década. O acordo amplia a exposição da marca em um ciclo que inclui a Copa do Mundo de 2026. A Azul anunciou em 10...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os queridinhos dos nossos grupos da Amazon e do Mercado Livre!
Neste sábado, listamos aqui os produtos mais vendidos em nossos grupos nesta semana, tanto na Amazon quanto no Mercado Livre. Confira abaixo a lista com os produtos. Amazon Confira os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon: Mercado Livre Confira os produtos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre: Quer economizar nas suas compras do...
One Mile at a Time
British Airways’ Tampa Flight Moves From Gatwick To Heathrow, Gets New Plane
As someone who grew up in Tampa, I take more of an interest in Tampa International Airport (TPA) than most, and like to keep track of the major developments there, especially as it impacts long haul service. The airport has grown a lot over the years, and it’s also a...
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus: Worth It?
The Citi ThankYou program, which is one ofthe major transferable points currencies, has just introduced its latest transfer bonus. This is the first time in nearly a year that we’ve seen a bonus to this partner, and for some people this could prove to be worthwhile.

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One Mile at a Time
Hotel Butler Service: How Do You Use It? Is It Valuable Or A Gimmick?
If you stay at luxury hotels with any frequency, odds are that at some point you’ve stayed at a hotel that claims to offer butler service. Sometimes it’s offered for all guests, while other times it’s offered to guests in certain room categories.
The Bulkhead Seat
EL AL Announces Nonstop Buenos Aires Service to Return to South America
EL AL will return to South America with the launch of a new 2x…
View from the Wing
Pilot Sues To Stop Florida From Renaming Palm Beach Airport For Trump
A pilot in Palm Beach County has sued to stop Florida from renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Trump, arguing the state has no business forcing a local airport to rebrand itself for political reasons. The case is a long shot, focused on how far the state can go...
Altitude Yes
The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 19, 2026
This week, Delta rolled out new interiors, the industry saw more chatter on consolidation, and American celebrated its 100th anniversary. The post The Altitude Weekend: A Weekly Recap of the Airline Business, April 19, 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Points With a Crew
What Exactly Is Air Passenger Duty, Anyway?
Flights from the UK often have an additional fee that no other airports charge. What is Air Passenger Duty and how can you avoid it?
Miles To Memories
Luxury At Scale – Grand Wailea Maui Highlights
After a 15-year break, we returned to the Grand Wailea Maui. How would this trip measure up to the last one?
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 loading at London Heathrow Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 being loaded at its home of London Heathrow Terminal 3 as it is prepared for its next long-haul flight. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in its fleet....
View from the Wing
Chicago O’Hare Has Its Own Rap For Taxiing Aircraft Now – And It’s Awesome [Roundup]
Chicago O’Hare now has its own rap for taxiing aircraft, plus a monkey taking over a hotel room in Mexico, Marriott promising China members notice before Bonvoy gets worse, a coolAeroplan redemption for Epcot fireworks, and more.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill in Jacksonville Beach in Florida. Restaurant Review.
Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill is located on United States Highway 90 in the city of Jacksonville Beach in Florida; but note that it is actually approximately two miles west of the actual beach itself — not that that was a problem. We walked into the restaurant and were seated...
View from the Wing
Court Ruling Makes It Harder For TSA To Reinstate Shoe Removal Or Mandate Face Scans
A court ruling has put real limits on how far TSA can go in changing airport screening without going through formal rulemaking. If the agency wants to bring back shoe removal, make facial recognition mandatory, or impose other broad new checkpoint rules, it may no longer be enough to do...
Miles To Memories
(Ends Soon) IHG Business Card, 200K Signup Bonus Is Back!
Chase and IHG have launched a new offer for the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. This 200,000 offer matches the highest ever bonus for this card.
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Launches Rome, British Airways Restores St. Louis
Alaska Airlines crosses the Atlantic for the first time April 28. Meanwhile, nine days earlier, British Airways restores a UK nonstop to St. Louis, the first since 2003. The Route Nobody’s Covering The travel blogosphere is busy writing about Alaska Airlines’ April 28 Seattle-Rome launch. It is, fairly, a milestone...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 4/25/26. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid April 19, 2026 – April 25, 2026. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores...
Frequent Miler
How to use AwardTool to search for award flights (Video)
AwardTool is an award search tool that has a lot of flexibility, especially if you have the Pro version. In this video, we’ll show you what you can do with AwardTool Pro. (00:00) – Get $20 off your first year by using code FREQUENTMILER20. Use our link here. (00:30) –...
Points With a Crew
Here’s One Big Reason Why Planes Don’t Fly Over Antarctica
In many cases, flying a "Great Circle" route over the southern pole could cut hundreds or even thousands of miles off a trip. But there's one specific reason why ...
Miles To Memories
Amex Credit Card Refresh Coming? 100,000 AA Miles Up For Grabs & Spirit Could Liquidate This Week
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Simplest Hack Ever For A Hotel Air Conditioner
When a hotel AC wouldn’t stay on, one simple change solved the problem for the entire stay. For many summers, Joe and I stayed at one of our favorite hotels…
View from the Wing
Europe Could Ban Carry-On Bag Fees — Makes Overhead Bin Space A Human Right
Europe is now much closer to banning airlines from charging extra for a standard carry-on bag, with a decisive round of negotiations starting Monday Supporters say this would stop confusing bag rules and protect passengers, but the real effect would be to force airlines to bundle more into the base...
Miles To Memories
Current Retention Offer: Amex, BOA, Capital One, Chase & Citi Retention Offer Data Points
Retention offers are a massive part of this hobby. Here are data points on a current retention offer Amex, Chase & Citi have offered to credit card users.
Live and Let’s Fly
The Case That Supports A United-American Airlines Merger
Statements from United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby this week about a merger with American Airlines caused significant uproar but there is a case that supports the tie-up.  Kirby’s Outlandish Proposal United isn’t just posturing anymore. The idea of a merger or outright acquisition of American Airlines is being floated, and...
View from the Wing
Air France Cancelled A Valid Business Class Ticket, Said They Could Fix It — Then Demanded $1,800 More To Travel Anyway
Air France canceled a valid last-minute business class ticket after issuing it and charging the card, then told the customer he had 24 hours to call if he wanted to keep the itinerary. He called within hours, did exactly what the airline instructed, and was still told the only way...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Foggy Highway 35 in Alabama. Sunday Morning Photograph.
I was driving eastbound one cool and foggy autumn morning on Alabama State Highway 35 south between Woodville and Scottsboro; and I pulled over and stopped for a moment to take a photograph. The highway...
The Bulkhead Seat
Edelweiss Air to Cut Denver and Seattle Routes as Fuel Costs Rise
Edelweiss Air has announced it will discontinue two of its long-haul US routes (citing…
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Promises To Give Notice Of Negative Changes… If You’re In China
It’s always frustrating to see loyalty program devaluations, especially those without notice. So here’s an interesting update, as Marriott is now committing to providing advance notice of negative changes, but only to select members, as flagged by LoyaltyLobby.