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Southwest Adds Philippine Airlines As Connecting Partner

tl;dr – Southwest Airlines adds another international partner. A few weeks back, Southwest Airlines announced a new partnership… The post Southwest Adds Philippine Airlines As Connecting Partner appeared first on You Are Travel.

Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th/16th November)

We’ve reached another end of the week, with storms, airline closures and even a trip report starting to sneak out. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Snapshots and Trip Reports We’re combining them into one section. It seemed like a good idea at the time....

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Frequent Miler

Add your Passport to your Apple Wallet, possible solution for Chase point transfer issues, the quiet side of India and more (Saturday Selection)

Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Add your Passport to your Apple Wallet, a possible solution for Chase point transfer...

One Mile at a Time

People Are Mysteriously Losing Global Entry At An Increasing Rate

There are many innovations that have made the air travel experience in the United States easier over the years, including Trusted Traveler Programs, like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. Global Entry is awesome, because it expedites the immigration process.

View from the Wing

Congressman Caught Scrolling Sexual Images on United Flight — Says He ‘Looks At Pictures Of Women Longer Than Sunsets’

A fellow passenger photographed Congressman Brad Sherman on a United flight with sexualized images visible on his iPad, prompting the California Democrat to give an unusual interview about the incident. Sherman admits he looked at the posts, says they appeared in his “For You” feed, and added that he tends...

Your Mileage May Vary

That Useless Strip of Fabric at the End of Hotel Beds? It Actually Has a Purpose

Many hotels have a wide piece of thick fabric or cloth at the end of the bed. You’ve probably seen them a bajillion times but toss them off in the…

Frequent Miler

A map and list that show all of The Edit by Chase Travel℠ properties in the world

The Edit is a “luxury” hotel booking program through Chase Travel℠ that’s available to JP Morgan Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Sapphire Reserve for Business® cardholders. It’s similar to Amex’s Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program, but with a much more confounding, difficult-to-fit-into-sentences moniker. The Edit stays include: Daily breakfast...

View from the Wing

The Venetian Wants $45 Just to Use an ATM—Vegas Isn’t Even Pretending You’re a Guest Anymore [Roundup]

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading The Venetian Wants $45 Just to Use an ATM—Vegas Isn’t Even Pretending You’re a Guest Anymore [Roundup]...

One Mile at a Time

Gah: Should I Spend An Absolute Fortune To Fly Air Côte d’Ivoire For A Day?

In a separate post, I shared the details of an upcoming review trip that I’ve planned, where I’ll be flying Porter, Air France, Aircalin, Thai Airways, and SWISS. There’s one thing I’m trying to decide on, and I’d very much appreciate some feedback…

View from the Wing

LAX Is Spending $1.5 Billion on a New Road Into the Airport — That’s Not Normal

Los Angeles World Airports has approved $1.5 billion for a new 4.4-mile road into LAX — a per-mile price tag that’s several times higher than what similar highway or airport projects typically cost. The comparison with other U.S. airports makes one thing clear: this isn’t remotely normal. Continue reading LAX Is...

View from the Wing

More Travelers Are Being Kicked Out of Global Entry Than Approved — But 39% Win Appeals

More people are being kicked out of Global Entry than approved, and nearly 40% of those who challenge the decision get reinstated. DHS often won’t disclose the reason for a revocation, leaving travelers to appeal blind — and the high reversal rate suggests many removals never should have happened in...

One Mile at a Time

Emirates May Order “Defective” Airbus A350-1000 Out Of Desperation

Emirates’ current situation might just be the clearest example of how the aircraft manufacturer duopoly leaves airlines choosing between the lesser of evils, rather than something they’re actually excited about…

Frequent Miler

Last Chance Deals: Increased Virgin transfer bonus, BA Avios transfer bonus, AA award sale, & 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 another busy week for deals about to expire, with more than a dozen ending soon. That includes an increased transfer bonus from Chase to Virgin...

China

Duocaish

玛斯克苏梅酒店：苏梅岛新开高性价比酒店，明星同款度假地太香了

被周董六刷、王菲、刘亦菲等众多明星扎堆打卡的苏梅岛，藏着度假的最优解。这座有着椰子岛美誉的海岛，正以澄澈的蓝天 […]

China

Duocaish

千年彭城藏韵味：徐州的文脉与烟火双绝之旅

徐州素有 “彭祖故国”“刘邦故里” 之称，“九朝帝王徐州籍” 的说法流传千古，自尧舜时期大彭国建立起，这座城市 […]

China

Duocaish

绍兴大禹开元观堂：这家千年村落酒店，藏着最诗意的水乡慢生活

提到江南，总绕不开绍兴的温婉。绍兴的美，是藏在青石板路的苔藓里，浸在乌篷船划过的水波中，融在一壶黄酒的醇香里。 […]

China

Duocaish

斯德哥尔摩：群岛环绕间，藏着北欧的时光与艺术

被波罗的海与梅拉伦湖温柔环抱，70 余座桥梁串联起星罗棋布的岛屿与半岛，河道湖泊在城中交织 —— 斯德哥尔摩的 […]

China

Duocaish

蓬莱文成城堡：住进《西虹市首富》同款古堡的奇幻体验

“不装了，我是亿万富翁，我摊牌了！” 看过《西虹市首富》的人，一定对王多鱼豪掷 2000 万包月的城堡酒店印象 […]

China

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IHG 里程碑奖励的套房升级礼遇能否用于积分房？

IHG会员在一个日历年度入住达到20晚/40晚/70晚时，可以领取套房升级礼遇作为里程碑奖励（进阶奖赏）。那么 […]

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Belezas do Brasil – Novo Embraer 195-E2 da Azul inicia voos comerciais

Recentemente, A Azul Linhas Aéreas estreou seu novo Embraer 195-E2, batizado de “Belezas do Brasil” (PS-ADH), em voos comerciais. A aeronave começou a operar antes do previsto após a rápida conclusão da nacionalização e certificação. É a primeira de sete que chegam nos próximos meses. Trajetória de Incorporação e Vantagem...

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate passagens nacionais a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas

A edição do Alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Neste artigo, você confere 12 dicas de passagens nacionais para você emitir gastando a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e se prepare para sua próxima viagem! Passagens Nacionais Nessa tabela mesclamos algumas emissões...

Germany

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26.000 Marriott Bonvoy Bonuspunkte nach einem Homes&Villas Stay

Eine neue Marriott Homes and Villas Promo … Marriott Bonvoy Homes and Villas hat eine neue Promotion gestartet.…

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Participe do bate-papo PPV e descubra como aproveitar suas viagens ao máximo

Viajar pode ser incrível, mas com as dicas certas, fica ainda melhor! Participe do bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar e aprenda com o grupo a aproveitar cada viagem ao máximo. Conecte-se, troque experiências e descubra novos jeitos de viajar! Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de Bate Papo...

Germany

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DEAL: China Southern Business Madrid – Shanghai (Return): 1.300 Euro

Mit der China Southern Business von Madrid nach Shanghai … Für gute Business Deals nach China sollte man…

Germany

You Have Been Upgraded

Hilton Status Challenge mit Status bis 2027

Die Hilton Honors Status Challenge bringt einen Gold oder Diamond Status … Hilton Honors hat schon sehr lange…

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: 6 dicas para aproveitar a Black Friday

Saiu vídeo novo lá no nosso canal do Pontos pra Voar no Youtube! Dessa vez, com 6 dicas para você aproveitar a Black Friday. Quer saber todos os detalhes? Confira esse vídeo do nosso editor Welerson Silva. 6 dicas para aproveitar a Black Friday A Black Friday é uma das...

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Brasil é aprovado como destino por 94% dos turistas estrangeiros

A pesquisa Turismo Internacional no Brasil: o comportamento de cinco mercados, da Embratur em parceria com a Visa e o Instituto Ipsos, trouxe um importante dado de aprovação por parte de turistas estrangeiros que visitam o Brasil. 94% deles declararam aprovar o país como destino turístico. A pesquisa avaliou o...

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Segue valendo! Assine o ALL Signature com até 30% de desconto

Perdeu o prazo? O ALL Accor prorrogou sua oferta Esquenta Black Friday! Nesta promoção, oferece aos seus associados até 30% de desconto na assinatura do ALL Signature. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Assine o ALL Signature com Desconto Os associados ALL Accor têm a oportunidade de assinar um dos planos...

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Descubra o Brasil com os hotéis Mercure! Confira diárias a partir de R$ 187

Uma nova viagem começa com uma boa escolha! Neste artigo, selecionamos algumas opções nos hotéis Mercure com diárias a partir de R$ 187. Desfrute de conforto e localização ideal. Confira a lista abaixo e decida seu próximo destino. Hotéis Mercure pelo Brasil Estes são alguns dos hotéis da rede Accor...

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Azul divulga resultado financeiro positivo e a avança com recuperação judicial

Tudo Azul na Azul. Ao menos nas finanças da companhia aérea brasileira no mês de setembro. As informações foram divulgadas pelo relatório, não auditado, enviado ao Tribunal de Falências dos Estados Unidos. Ao todo o resultado operacional de R$ 376,7 milhões e margem de 20,6% indicam que a companhia continua...

Germany

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Marriott Bonvoy bietet auch 2026 ein Soft Landing für Mitglieder, die ihren Status nicht erneuern konnten

Es ist offiziell: auch für das Statusjahr 2026 bietet Marriott Bonvoy weiterhin eine sogenannte Soft Landing Regelung an.… Weiterlesen Marriott Bonvoy bietet auch 2026 ein Soft Landing für Mitglieder, die ihren Status nicht erneuern konnten by PointsMag.

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Rio de Janeiro sediará evento global de turismo de luxo

O Rio de Janeiro sediará mais um grande evento internacional, o Embark Immersion, focado em turismo de luxo, em abril de 2026. A edição no Brasil é uma parceria com a Embratur com o objetivo de colocar o país como uma referência mundial no segmento. Ao todo serão 400 profissionais...

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Minas Gerais entra na lista dos melhores destinos do mundo para visitar em 2026

Minas Gerais é oficialmente um dos melhores destinos do mundo para visitar em 2026. O estado foi reconhecido pela revista Condé Nast Traveler, que o incluiu em sua lista anual dos lugares mais influentes do mundo, ao lado da Patagônia e de Naoshima, no Japão. Elementos Que Impulsionam para o...

China

Duocaish

黄山未晞园酒店：桃花源里人家，枕着徽派山水入眠

夏暮秋初的皖南，总藏着中式美学的极致浪漫。黟县 —— 这座藏在黄山南麓的小城，不仅流传着陶渊明《桃花源记》的创 […]

Brazil

Pontos pra Voar

Air France transporta 85 mil passageiros na rota entre Salvador e Paris

A rota Salvador – Paris operada pela Air France completou um ano com 85 mil passageiros, ocupação média superior a 85% e conectividade ampliada via Charles de Gaulle. O desempenho reforça a posição da Bahia no turismo internacional e fortalece a malha da Air France no Nordeste. A rota Salvador...

China

Duocaish

冬日青城漫游指南：在雪原、古巷与暖馆间，邂逅呼和浩特的冬日浪漫

冬日的呼和浩特，藏着北方雪原的壮阔与塞外古城的温情 —— 这里有雪场的速度与激情，有雾凇与候鸟的诗意，有老街的 […]

China

Duocaish

清迈艾琳塔度假酒店：住进兰纳王朝的百年柚木秘境

被誉为 “泰北玫瑰” 的清迈，藏着一处远离尘嚣的疗愈净土 —— 艾琳塔度假酒店（Aleenta Retreat […]

Points With a Crew

The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten

If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...

The Gate with Brian Cohen

What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 327

During the last days of the most recent shutdown of the federal government of the United States, the current secretary of transportation of the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States ordered a directive for a reduction of flights by up to ten percent at 40 major airports throughout the...

Reviews

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The Bulkhead Seat

2025 Weekly Review: November 15th

Greetings from Tampa! I’m home this weekend after being in Toronto and Chicago this… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 15th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

The Bulkhead Seat

United Scales Back Some European Routes for Summer 2026

Maybe the airlines have oversaturated the transatlantic market. Delta has cited some sluggishness and… The post United Scales Back Some European Routes for Summer 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Frequent Miler

Add your Passport to your Apple Wallet, possible solution for Chase point transfer issues, the quiet side of India and more (Saturday Selection)

Your Mileage May Vary

Flying Already Sucks. Here’s How Not to Make It Worse

As so many people have said in recent years, flying is generally not a pleasant experience for Chris Q. Public nowadays. Airlines have figured out how to get every penny…

View from the Wing

The Venetian Wants $45 Just to Use an ATM—Vegas Isn’t Even Pretending You’re a Guest Anymore [Roundup]

One Mile at a Time

Weekly Review: November 15, 2025

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m enjoying spending time with family, before heading off on my review trip soon, which I’m looking forward to as well! On the points & travel front, this week Alaska’s new Rome flight went on sale, some TSA agents got...

Points With a Crew

Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?

Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....

One Mile at a Time

How To Earn Amex Points With Rakuten Shopping Portal, And Is It Worth It?

Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus

Economy Class & Beyond

Air China selects the Airbus A350F for its Cargo division

The Airbus A350F continues to gain traction, with Air China Cargo signing a purchase agreement with Airbus. The carrier has signed a purchase agreement for six A350F, becoming the first customer to order the all-new A350F in the Chinese mainland. Since June 2025, the airline has been operating all cargo...

Your Mileage May Vary

Should You Sign Up For A Credit Card During Your Flight?

You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past few years. Toward the end of the flight—right when you’re thinking about gathering your things—the flight attendant picks up the…

Miles To Memories

Checking In & Out: Reevaluating My Hotel Loyalty Program Elite Strategy

I value hotel loyalty program elite status, but my preference can vary based on my current goals. Here's what I'm thinking now. The post Checking In & Out: Reevaluating My Hotel Loyalty Program Elite Strategy appeared first on Miles to Memories.

The Gate with Brian Cohen

What Ingredients Are In Shampoo and Body Wash?

One result of the conversion from single use plastic toiletry and amenity bottles to bulk dispensers at hotel and resort properties is that the bulk dispensers have plenty of room to list the ingredients of the products that are within them — but what ingredients are in shampoo and body...

View from the Wing

LAX Is Spending $1.5 Billion on a New Road Into the Airport — That’s Not Normal

The Bulkhead Seat

Permits Issued: Construction Can Begin on New Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has reached a pivotal milestone in its largest terminal… The post Permits Issued: Construction Can Begin on New Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Economy Class & Beyond

Blue Islands suspends flights and operations

Blue Islands, a regional airline based in Jersey, has suspended operations. According to the Channel Islands operator, the airline has suspended trading as of the 14th November 2025. All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have made...

Hawaii Calling

Priority Pass Is Back—Weeks After Hawaiian Airlines Marketed Premier Club as Exclusive to Local Members

When Hawaiian Airlines announced back in April that Priority Pass members would no longer have access to the Plumeria Lounge at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, I remember how sharply travelers reacted. For many of us who track Hawai‘i’s tourism trends closely, it was clear that removing Priority Pass...

View from the Wing

I Applied For Citi Strate Elite Too Soon – The Right Time Is Now For 100,000 Points

I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I'd waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon. Continue reading I Applied For Citi Strate Elite...

One Mile at a Time

Emirates May Order “Defective” Airbus A350-1000 Out Of Desperation

Live and Let’s Fly

Booked: I’m Flying To Timor-Leste On Aero Dili!

As I sit in my bed at the Hyatt Centric in Kuala Lumpur, I’ve decided I’m going to visit Dili, the capital of Timor Leste…tomorrow…on Aero Dili. I’m Traveling to Timor Leste On Aero Dili…I Hope? I’m on a long-term quest to visit every country in the world, but my...

Live and Let’s Fly

An Ear Picking Date Night In Kuala Lumpur?

Dinner, drinks, and a show? Nah, how about ear picking as a date night activity? Apparently, that’s a thing in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of East Asia. Ear Picking In Kuala Lumpur? I’m Strangely Tempted… As I was meandering through Bukit Bintang in central Kuala Lumpur, I came upon...