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Delta’s Second Delta One Lounge At LAX Is Already Finished — Just Weeks After We Learned It Existed
Delta’s second Delta One Lounge at LAX appears to be finished already, just weeks after we first learned it existed. Employees are reportedly being invited to preview the space and try the food, suggesting the Terminal 2 lounge is staffed, built out, and close to opening as Delta pushes harder...
Live and Let’s Fly
Star Alliance Now Treats United Polaris Lounges Like Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal
Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, and United Polaris Lounges now explicitly sit in a very rare category: ultra-premium spaces excluded from ordinary alliance lounge access rules. Star Alliance Gives United Polaris Lounges Ultra-Premium Protection Star Alliance has updated its lounge access policy, and one change concerning United...
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33 Cruise Passengers Were Left Behind. What Happened Next Was Unexpected.
When you’re on a cruise and in port for the day, making sure that you’re back when you’re supposed to be back is serious business. That’s why cruise lines will…
View from the Wing
Delta Flight Flooded On Approach To San Francisco — Passengers Told To Hold Bags In Their Laps For Landing
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco reportedly flooded on approach, leaving passengers to “slosh” through water while deplaning. The strangest detail: passengers say flight attendants told them to hold bags in their laps for landing, even though carry-ons are supposed to be stowed.
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United Flight Attendant Applauded For Calling Out Passengers Committing One Of Air Travel’s Worst Etiquette Violations
For whatever reason — whether it’s impatience, entitlement or simply bad airplane etiquette — some passengers put their carry-on bags in overhead bins near the front of the plane before…
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta Air Lines to deploy Finlets on its Boeing 738-800 and 737-900ER… wait.. Finlets?
In the age of chasing every sustainability win, Delta Air Lines will install a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, with 240 aircraft to be fitted. Wait… Finlets? How Finlets work Finlets are aerodynamic devices installed on the aft fuselage of an aircraft that reshape airflow, reduce...
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JetBlue Pilot Sends ACARS Message: Passenger “Snuck Dog Onboard” — Then The Dog Made A Mess
A JetBlue pilot messaged ahead after a passenger reportedly snuck a dog onboard and refused to cooperate once crew discovered it. The dog then made a mess in the cabin, though the flight still arrived early and the aircraft was turned for its next trip with only limited time for...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why I Was Evicted From This Airport
I cannot recall a time in my life when I was ever forced to leave an airport; but I was evicted from this airport — and I was not the only person who was told to leave. The airport in question was...
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Review: Air India 787-9 Business Class from Mumbai to Frankfurt
Air India began operating the Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) route on the brand-new 787-9 aircraft in February 2026. I…
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Restaurant Mistakes Tourists Make In Japan (And The Etiquette Locals Notice)
A few months ago, we went over mistakes that tourists tend to make when using chopsticks in Japan. Today we’re going to follow that up with some mistakes that sometimes…
One Mile at a Time
Nuts: Asiana Refuses To Honor Existing Award Tickets After Star Alliance Exit
In late 2026, the Asiana Airlines brand will disappear, given that the airline has been acquired by Korean Air, as part of some major consolidation in the South Korean airline industry. With the brand disappearing, we knew that Asiana would leave Star Alliance, meaning the entire combined airline will become...
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America’s Most Sinful Cities, According To WalletHub
According to Christian tradition, the seven deadly sins — also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins — are pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. Of course,…
Live from a Lounge
American Express to shut Mumbai Airport Centurion Lounge from July 1, 2026
At Mumbai Airport, the American Express Centurion Lounge will close as of July 1, 2026. Here is the lowdown.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 24 de junho de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV!  A seguir, confira as principais campanhas e oportunidades disponíveis nesta quarta-feira. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções de adesão de clubes Promoções de upgrade de clubes Atenção...
Brazil
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Grupo de Emissões PPV: receba mais 400 alertas de emissões direto no seu celular!
Quer receber as melhores oportunidades de emissão sem precisar ficar procurando? No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, você recebe mais de 400 alertas por mês, diretamente no seu celular, com oportunidades selecionadas para economizar milhas em viagens nacionais e internacionais. Tudo isso a partir de R$ 27,77 por mês, garantindo...
Brazil
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Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu: confira os cupons do momento
Hoje tem Brasil em campo, mas queremos você escalado para a economia! Reunimos cupons ativos da Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu que podem garantir descontos extras em diversas categorias de produtos. Confira as oportunidades disponíveis e aproveite antes que os cupons se esgotem. Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon:...
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Iberia ya Ofrece Wifi Satelital de Starlink a Bordo, y Gratuito!
Iberia es la primera aerolínea española en ofrecer servicio gratuito de conexión satelital a traves de Starlink
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje para Barcelona a partir de 62 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Sonhando em conhecer Barcelona, uma das cidades mais vibrantes e visitadas da Espanha? Reunimos boas oportunidades para quem deseja viajar para o destino utilizando milhas. Encontramos emissões disponíveis a partir de 62 mil milhas no LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades e comece a planejar sua próxima viagem internacional!...
Brazil
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Japão aposta em experiência de luxo nos Shinkansen com nova Supreme Class
Os Shinkansen, famosos trens-bala do Japão, ganharão uma nova categoria de viagem a partir de outubro: batizada de Supreme Class, a novidade contará com cabines privativas equipadas com portas com trava, assentos reclináveis, iluminação ajustável, ar-condicionado e Wi-Fi dedicado. Os passageiros dos Shinkansen, os trens de alta velocidade do Japão,...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Clube Smiles 2.000 oferece 16.000 milhas na adesão
Últimas horas para aproveitar! A Smiles segue com sua oferta para novos assinantes do Clube 2.000, permitindo garantir 16.000 milhas na hora ao aderir ao plano. A campanha é válida somente até às 10h do dia 25 de junho. Confira os detalhes! Promoção Clube Smiles 2.000 As milhas serão creditadas...
Brazil
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Classe executiva da JetBlue terá refeições assinadas por restaurantes premiados de Nova York
A JetBlue anunciou uma nova atualização do serviço de bordo da cabine Mint, sua classe executiva. Passageiros da cabine premium terão acesso a menus desenvolvidos em parceria com restaurantes conhecidos de Nova York, incluindo o estrelado Crown Shy e a cafeteria Birdee. A ideia da JetBlue é manter a Mint...
Brazil
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Compartilhando Emissões: Tóquio para Milão voando em primeira classe com a JAL
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos continuar a falar sobre uma sequência de emissões que realizei, sendo neste post para uma viagem de Tóquio para Milão, via Helsinki, para dois passageiros, voando em primeira classe com a Japan Airlines (JAL) e em classe executiva...
Brazil
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Novo recorde: aviação brasileira movimenta quase 55 milhões de passageiros em 2026
Com 54,9 milhões de passageiros transportados entre janeiro e maio, aviação brasileira registra o melhor resultado da série histórica; voos internacionais avançam em ritmo mais forte que o mercado doméstico A movimentação nos aeroportos brasileiros seguiu em alta no início de 2026 e atingiu um novo recorde para o período....
Brazil
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Shopping Smiles e Polishop oferecem até 26 milhas por real gasto
O Shopping Smiles lançou uma nova oferta em parceria com a Polishop. Nesta campanha, os clientes podem acumular até 26 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados até 30 de junho. Confira os detalhes e aproveite! Estrutura da Promoção Polishop O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma:...
Brazil
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Azul recebe mais um Embraer E2 e chega a 48 aeronaves do modelo na frota
Com a nova entrega, a Azul amplia a presença do Embraer 195-E2 em sua frota e reforça a aposta em um modelo mais eficiente para a malha doméstica. A Azul recebeu nesta terça-feira (24) mais uma aeronave Embraer 195-E2, ampliando para 48 unidades a frota do jato de nova geração...
Brazil
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Resgate passagens nacionais com até 20% de desconto no Azul Fidelidade
Aproveitando o clima da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026, o Azul Fidelidade lançou mais uma oferta especial para quem quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando menos pontos. Nesta campanha, clientes do programa podem garantir até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens nacionais com pontos. A promoção é válida somente até...
Brazil
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Aproveite! Hotéis ibis pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 138
Viajar gastando menos começa pela escolha da hospedagem. Neste artigo, reunimos hotéis ibis localizados em diversas cidades brasileiras, oferecendo praticidade, boa localização e diárias a partir de R$ 000. Confira a seleção e aproveite. Hotéis baratos pelo Brasil A seguir, você encontra nossa sugestão de hotéis baratos da rede Accor....
Brazil
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Starlink chega aos voos transatlânticos da United Airlines
A United Airlines iniciou a operação de seu primeiro voo transatlântico equipado com internet Starlink. A estreia aconteceu na rota entre Newark e Londres operada por um Boeing 777-200. A companhia prevê instalar a tecnologia em cerca de 60 aeronaves widebody ainda este ano e equipar toda a sua frota...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Orlando a partir de 79.785 pontos no Azul pelo Mundo
Quer conhecer Orlando gastando menos pontos? No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu excelentes oportunidades através do Azul pelo Mundo, para quem deseja viajar para um dos destinos mais procurados pelos brasileiros nos Estados Unidos. Encontramos emissões a partir de 79.785 pontos + taxas. Confira a lista completa e aproveite...
Brazil
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Riyadh Air recebe autorização para operar voos aos Estados Unidos
A Riyadh Air recebeu autorização do Departamento de Transportes dos Estados Unidos para operar voos de e para o país. Com a aprovação, a companhia aérea saudita mira expansão internacional, e afirma ter planos atender mais de 100 destinos até 2030, construindo uma das maiores operações globais da aviação comercial....
Brazil
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Anac autoriza duas novas companhias aéreas estrangeiras a operar voos no Brasil
O mercado aéreo brasileiro ganhou duas novas empresas autorizadas a operar voos internacionais: a Anac concedeu aval à espanhola Wamos Air e à nigeriana Air Peace para realizar transporte regular de passageiros e cargas com origem ou destino no Brasil. A Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) autorizou duas novas...
Brazil
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LATAM Pass oferece até 60% de desconto na compra de milhas
Quer reforçar seu saldo de milhas pagando menos? O LATAM Pass está com uma nova campanha de compra de milhas, oferecendo até 60% de desconto para clientes elegíveis. A oferta pode ser uma alternativa interessante para quem está planejando uma emissão e quer completar o saldo com economia. A promoção...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 15% de desconto em passagens internacionais
Em clima de Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026, o Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha promocional para quem está planejando viajar ao exterior. Nesta oferta, os clientes podem garantir até 15% de desconto no resgate de passagens aéreas internacionais com pontos, uma boa oportunidade para economizar no saldo e já...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines apresenta nova cabine para Airbus A319 e A320 com mais assentos premium
A American Airlines começou a introduzir versões modernizadas de seus Airbus A319 e A320, com mais assentos premium, novos interiores, tomadas em todos os assentos e compartimentos superiores maiores. A American Airlines anunciou o início da operação de aeronaves Airbus A319 e A320 modernizadas, que passarão a oferecer mais assentos...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Conheça Mendoza a partir de 40.000 milhas Smiles
Que tal colocar Mendoza na sua próxima viagem gastando menos milhas? No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou excelentes oportunidades de emissão com a Smiles para quem deseja visitar um dos destinos mais charmosos da Argentina. Há passagens disponíveis a partir de 40.000 milhas + taxas, com saídas de...
Brazil
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5 destinos brasileiros para explorar de barco
Procurando destinos para explorar de barco? O litoral brasileiro oferece diversas opções de turismo isolado onde o acesso é realizado exclusivamente por via marítima. Praia, sol e mar. Uma combinação perfeita para os viajantes que amam o calor ou apenas curtir e relaxar em ambientes calmos e tranquilos, ouvindo o...
Brazil
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Ganhe até R$ 7 de desconto ao abastecer com Shell Box
O cupom SVPDAY está de volta no Shell Box, trazendo mais uma oportunidade para gastar menos no abastecimento. Nesta campanha, os clientes garantem R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, com limite de até R$ 7 OFF, ao abastecer com combustíveis da linha Shell V-Power. Confira os detalhes e veja como...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 Makes Terrifying Low Flyby… Experts Say it Was ‘Inches From Disaster’
A Boeing 777 widebody jet, which is due to be delivered to Qatar Airways Cargo in the coming days, performed a terrifying low flyby at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport in Texas on Wednesday, with aviation experts saying that the plane flew so low that it was just “inches from...
One Mile at a Time
Boeing 777 Performs Reckless Low Pass, And It Nearly Ends In Disaster
It’s not unusual to see aircraft do low passes, whereby they fly at a low altitude above the ground, especially for things like air shows. Well, a newly converted freighter Boeing 777 that’s about to be delivered to Qatar Airways just did a wild low pass, which nearly ended in...

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Why United CEO Scott Kirby Constantly Flies American, Despite His Trash Talking
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby used to be the president of American Airlines, before essentially being told that he wouldn’t be picked as the next CEO. At that point he moved to United, where it seems like one of his top priorities has been to do everything possible to destroy...
Frequent Miler
Rebuilding my prestige-less credit card collection
When Citi closed my accounts, I lost my most treasured collectible credit card: Citi Prestige. Goodbye unlimited 5X dining. Farewell, unlimited Priority Pass restaurant visits. So long 4th Night Free. I’m a card-carrying credit card nerd. I love cards that unlock superpowers like those mentioned above. And, I especially love...
Points With a Crew
Which No-Fee Chase Business Credit Card Is Best? (New $1,000 Welcome Offers)
Chase has two different business credit cards with no annual fee and very good welcome offers. But which one is best? Let's take a look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Research the Hours of the Border Crossing You Intend to Use Before Traveling to It.
I am currently on another road trip in the United States and Canada; and if you plan to visit both countries by motor vehicle, be sure to research the hours of the border crossing you intend to use before traveling to it. Every time I have crossed the border between the...
Frequent Miler
Oura Ring 4 sale: Get for $44.30 net cost after $200 credit (& before tax)
Oura is running a limited time sale on the Oura Ring 4 which drops the price to $244.30 before taxes and also includes free shipping. This might be of interest as the personal American Express Platinum card® has an up to $200 Oura credit, so this is a great way...
Your Mileage May Vary
Euronet ATMs Have A New Look. They’re Still A Trap For Travelers.
Euronet ATMs have a new look. Unfortunately, they still seem designed to separate travelers from more of their money than necessary. I’ve written before about why travelers should be careful…
Frequent Miler
It looks like those Amex transfer bonuses were launched prematurely
American Express launched a couple of new transfer bonuses yesterday—a 30% bonus to Virgin Atlantic and a 20% bonus to Hilton. That was a little surprising as it meant that there were five Membership Rewards transfer bonuses running concurrently which is far more than they’ve had in a long time....
Miles To Memories
Monte Carlo Vegas Turns 30, A Casino Sells For Millions Less & The NBA Billionaire Battle Ramps Up!
The NBA owner battle commences, Monte Carlo turns 30, a historic Vegas casino sold for half and Sigma Derby is home.
View from the Wing
United CEO Scott Kirby Wants To Crush American Airlines. So Why Does He Keep Flying Them?
United CEO Scott Kirby loves needling American Airlines, the carrier that fired him, and has even floated buying it. Yet he keeps getting spotted flying American — because he still lives in Dallas, American has the better schedule there, and his old severance deal includes lifetime travel privileges.
Points With a Crew
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Day 2 Deals – 37+ Deals On Tech, Travel, Luggage, Household, and more
Amazon Prime Day 2026 Deals continue with some great Day 2 deals - technology, luggage, travel, headphones, and household items on sale at steep discounts
Your Mileage May Vary
33 Cruise Passengers Were Left Behind. What Happened Next Was Unexpected.
When you’re on a cruise and in port for the day, making sure that you’re back when you’re supposed to be back is serious business. That’s why cruise lines will…
Miles To Memories
Amazon Prime Day 2.0: Our Second Day Master List Of The Best Deals
Here is the Prime Day 2026 Day 2 master list to make sure you don't miss any of the best deals on the second day of shopping.
Frequent Miler
Expedia One Key program is living up to its name: You’ll only earn 1% without status
It’s been almost three years since the Expedia group massively devalued the Hotels.com Rewards loyalty program, replacing it with One Key—a new program that’s applicable not only for Hotels.com bookings, but for those through Expedia and Vrbo too. As a reminder, Hotels.com Rewards historically offered 10% back in rewards based...
One Mile at a Time
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off (Offer Ends June 30)
In August 2025, we saw the launch of the new $395 annual fee Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit 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.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Double Points in Europe and the United States With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn double points in Europe and the United States at Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy with every stay of a minimum of four consecutive nights at participating properties worldwide through Sunday, July 12, 2026 — you must check out on that date — which means that you...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
To finish offmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, my dad and I flew Lufthansa’s A340 first class from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK), which was also my first flight featuring Lufthansa’s new first class soft product.
Points Miles and Bling
Five Days in São Paulo: First Impressions from a First-Timer
I recently spent five days in São Paulo, which was my first time in Brazil, and my first time anywhere…
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Snuck Dog On JetBlue Flight. Then It Pooped In The Cabin.
A JetBlue passenger allegedly snuck a dog onboard, then the dog defecated in the cabin. Incidents like this are exactly why airlines need to enforce pet rules before the aircraft door closes…and have the freedom to ban dogs altogether on flights. JetBlue Passenger Allegedly Snuck Dog Onboard, Then Dog Defecated...
One Mile at a Time
Citi Strata Premier Vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: Which Is Better?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (learn more) and Citi Strata Premier Card (learn more) are two of my favorite cards with annual fees of under $100. In this post, I’d like to compare the two cards, since I know many people try to figure out which of these two cards makes the...
View from the Wing
Delta Flight Flooded On Approach To San Francisco — Passengers Told To Hold Bags In Their Laps For Landing
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco reportedly flooded on approach, leaving passengers to “slosh” through water while deplaning. The strangest detail: passengers say flight attendants told them to hold bags in their laps for landing, even though carry-ons are supposed to be stowed.
Economondo
Review: Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – London Stansted to Copenhagen
Flying on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from London to Copenhagen with Ryanair
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Before You Check Out On Prime Day, Check Your Credit Card Offers
Amazon Prime Day is when everyone starts hunting for the best deals. But before you click “Buy Now,” there’s another place worth checking: your credit card offers. There are plenty…
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Award Sale for US, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe
American Airlines has launched a new AAdvantage award sale featuring discounted redemptions across the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Escape from the Messe and Back to Hamburg Airport – More Innovations in Hamburg
Escape from the Messe and Back to Hamburg Airport TRIP REPORT: More Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London Heathrow to Hamburg...