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Spirit Airlines Is Days Away From Liquidation — Here’s Why Their Business Failed
Spirit Airlines is now days away from liquidation, but its collapse did not come out of nowhere. The airline lost the cost advantage that once made it a success, kept selling a product customers increasingly did not want, and then watched bigger rivals learn how to match its fares while...
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Trump Hints At A $500 Million Taxpayer Funded Bailout For Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines has not turned a profit since 2019. But it seems like U.S Taxpayers could well foot the $500m bill to bail the airline out.
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Iran Regime Insider’s Son Boards Private Jet To Party In Ibiza While Iranians Face Hardship And Repression
The son of a top Iranian regime insider was filmed boarding a private jet to Ibiza with a Louis Vuitton bag, the latest display in a long-running social media parade of luxury cars, parties, and contempt for poorer Iranians - underscoring the Islamic Republic’s core hypocrisy: austerity, repression, and moral...
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Off-Duty Flight Attendant Demands Crew Speak Chinese, Gets Kicked Off Flight
An off-duty flight attendant flying as a passenger delayed an AirAsia flight for about 90 minutes after refusing to calm down, insisting crew speak Chinese, and forcing police to board the aircraft.
Frequent Miler
Generous spending offers for existing Amex cardholders (very targeted)
You’ll sometimes find spending offers on American Express cards in your Amex Offers. Usually these spending offers aren’t particularly generous—think 7,000 bonus points when spending $28,000—but some cardholders are currently being targeted for spending offers that are far more rewarding. View From The Wing has highlighted one particularly generous offer...
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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 AAdvantage Sweet Spots That You Can Actually Book
Last month, I published an article titled “The Only Place You Should Send RBC Avion Points is American AAdvantage.” As…
You Are Travel
IHG and ANA Announced Deepened Loyalty Partnership
tl;dr – The link-up includes dual points accrual, IHG loyalty recognition for Mileage Club members, and two-way point…
View from the Wing
Trump Administration Prepares Illegal $500 Million Spirit Airlines Bailout — Taxpayers Stuck With The Bill
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $500 million bailout for Spirit Airlines, a carrier that has already burned through bankruptcy, taxpayer aid, and private capital without finding a viable business model. If this goes through, it will not just hand public money to a failing airline — it will...
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6 “Polite” Things Passengers Do That Flight Attendants Wish They’d Stop
Good intentions don’t always translate to good behavior—especially on a plane. Call me a Pollyanna, but I’ve always held the belief that most adults, deep down inside, are decent people.…
One Mile at a Time
End Of An Era: Hawaiian Airlines’ “HA” Code Retired, Replaced By “AS”
In September 2024, Alaska Airlines takeover of Hawaiian Airlines officially closed. While Hawaiian Airlines has been part of Alaska Air Group since then, the integration has been a gradual process. Today is arguably one of the biggest days so far in that process.
One Mile at a Time
Insanity: Trump Administration Nears $500 Million Spirit Airlines Bailout
I guess we’re used to taxpayer dollars just being lit on fire, but this is next level.
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‘Do Your Research’: Man Sails Out Of Baltimore On Carnival Cruise. Then He Learns What Type Of Cruise It Is The Hard Way
"There are about 200 passengers who are..."
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Woman Buys First-Class Ticket On United Airlines. Then She Gets Downgraded: ‘They Told Me That I’m Gonna Have To Submit A Claim’
"First class is honestly only worth it if..."
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‘Holding Us Hostage’: Frontier Delays Flight 12 Hours. 2 Hours After Boarding, The Captain Makes An Announcement
"I'm doing you a service that I do not have to do..."
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Pontos pra Voar
Hospedagem na Avenida Paulista: confira hotéis a partir de R$ 138
A Avenida Paulista é um dos pontos mais vantajosos da cidade, perto de tudo e com ótimas alternativas de hotéis. No artigo de hoje, veja opções com diárias a partir de R$ 138 com conforto e economia. Hotéis próximos à Avenida Paulista em São Paulo Na tabela abaixo, você encontra...
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Aproveite até 20 pontos por real na Natura com Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade, em parceria com a Natura, está com uma nova oferta que permite acumular até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras online. A promoção é válida somente até 26 de abril, então vale a pena aproveitar para garantir suas compras e somar mais pontos! Azul Fidelidade e...
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 22 de abril de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta quarta-feira, tivemos o início de diversas campanhas para o acúmulo e transferência de pontos. Abaixo, veja todas as ofertas que encontramos. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 14 pontos por real gasto no Magalu. Também tivemos o Shell Box...
Brazil
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Só hoje! Esfera oferece até 5 pontos por real em compras no Magalu
Precisando ir às compras? Nesta oferta da Esfera, os clientes podem acumular 5 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pelo Magalu ou 2 pontos por real gasto em compras realizadas em lojas parceiras. A oferta é válida somente hoje, 23 de abril. Esfera e Magalu A pontuação...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV: garanta trechos a partir de R$ 136 na LATAM
O Alerta PPV da LATAM já está no ar com passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 136. Veja os destinos disponíveis, confira as condições e aproveite enquanto ainda há disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos: Acesse a página da campanha clicando...
Brazil
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A quarta-feira está recheada de cupons!
Nesta quarta-feira, a equipe de promoções do Pontos pra Voar preparou listas com cupons de até R$ 100 de desconto em sites como Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu. Confira abaixo e atente-se aos detalhes de cada cupom. Boas compras! Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre: Amazon Confira os cupons...
Brazil
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Conheça o Norwegian Luna, novo cruzeiro de luxo no Caribe com montanha-russa e ilha privativa
A Norwegian Cruise Line apresentou o Norwegian Luna, novo cruzeiro da categoria Prima Plus Class com partida de Miami para o Caribe. O gigante de 20 decks comporta 3.565 hóspedes e traz como atração a Aqua Slidecoaster, um híbrido de montanha-russa e toboágua. O itinerário inclui paradas na Great Stirrup...
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Smiles oferece 20.000 milhas na adesão do Clube 2.000
Perdeu o prazo? A Smilles decidiu estender o prazo da sua promoção, em que oferece aos novos assinantes do Clube 2.000 a oportunidade de ganhar 20.000 milhas na hora da adesão. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes desta oferta, agora válida até o dia 30 de abril. Promoção Clube Smiles...
Brazil
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Brasil ganha mais caminhos para a China com expansão de codeshare entre LATAM e China Eastern
Passageiros brasileiros ganham novas opções de rota para a China com a ampliação do acordo entre a LATAM Brasil e a China Eastern, que agora inclui conexões via Milão e Roma e aumenta as possibilidades de combinação de voos entre os dois países. A LATAM Airlines Brasil e a China...
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Compartilhando Emissões: Madri para Guarulhos com avios do Club Iberia Plus
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 em família de Madri para Guarulhos, para três passageiros, em classe executiva, voando com a Iberia e utilizando avios do programa Club...
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IHG One Rewards e ANA Mileage Club passam a oferecer benefícios cruzados
A parceria entre IHG e ANA conecta voos e hospedagens dentro de um mesmo ecossistema de fidelidade, permitindo acumular e transferir pontos entre os programas. O principal destaque fica para clientes da ANA, que passam a ter acesso facilitado a status em hotéis da rede, enquanto membros do IHG ganham...
Brazil
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Aproveite diárias a partir de R$ 126 em diversos hotéis no Centro-Oeste
Garanta sua hospedagem no Centro-Oeste e aproveite tarifas que cabem no bolso. Confira opções de hotéis em Brasília, Goiânia, Campo Grande e Cuiabá com diárias a partir de R$ 126. Veja as condições, escolha seu destino e planeje sua viagem com conforto e economia. Hotéis Accor no Centro-Oeste Aqui você...
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Valendo! Peça o cartão de débito edição limitada para a Copa do Mundo da FIFA 2026™ da Nomad com a Visa
Valendo! A partir de hoje, você pode solicitar o cartão de débito edição limitada Copa do Mundo da FIFA 2026™ da Nomad com a Visa. O cartão permite pagamentos em moeda local e é aceito mundialmente. Além de ser um item de colecionador, ele vem com aceitação mundial e todas as vantagens de...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos internacionais a partir de 13.500 milhas Smiles
Se a ideia é viajar para o exterior gastando menos milhas, o Alerta PPV de hoje traz boas oportunidades. Nossa equipe reuniu opções de emissão para diferentes destinos internacionais a partir de 13.500 milhas Smiles + taxas, com saídas de várias cidades. Confira a lista a seguir e aproveite! Passagens internacionais...
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Últimas horas! Solicite seu cartão GOL Smiles e ganhe até 100.000 milhas bônus!
Hoje (22) é o último dia para aproveitar a oferta disponível para aquisição dos cartões de crédito GOL Smiles, em que é possível ganhar até 100.000 milhas bônus. A campanha é válida para as versões Visa Infinite e Visa Platinum, emitidas pelo Banco do Brasil, Bradesco ou Santander, e exclusiva...
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Abasteça com desconto de até R$ 7 OFF no Shell Box
O cupom SVPDAY voltou ao Shell Box, trazendo mais uma chance de economizar no abastecimento. Com ele, você garante R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, limitado a até R$ 7 OFF, ao abastecer combustíveis da linha Shell V-Power. Como funciona o desconto no Shell Box Ao utilizar o código SVPDAY...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Azul Fidelidade oferece trechos para Belo Horizonte a partir de 5.200 pontos
Que tal explorar Belo Horizonte no precinho? No Alerta PPV de hoje, selecionamos trechos para Belo Horizonte com emissões a partir de 5.200 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira a lista completa e aproveite para garantir sua próxima viagem! Passagens para Belo Horizonte com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
Brazil
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Smiles e Itaú oferecem até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos + milhas qualificáveis
A Smiles está oferecendo até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Itaú. Além do bônus, a campanha conta com benefícios adicionais, como o acúmulo de milhas qualificáveis, seguindo regras progressivas de conversão. A oferta é válida somente até amanhã, 23 de abril. Confira abaixo os detalhes e veja...
Brazil
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Smiles amplia antecipação de voos para todas as categorias
A Smiles mexeu em um dos benefícios mais úteis para quem viaja com frequência e tornou a antecipação de voos mais prática para os clientes de todas as categorias. A Smiles alterou as regras de antecipação de voos e deixou o benefício mais flexível em todas as categorias. As mudanças...
Brazil
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LATAM Pass e Esfera com 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos
O LATAM Pass, em parceria com o Esfera, lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada. Somente até amanhã, dia 24 de abril, os clientes podem receber 25% de bônus na transferência entre os parceiros. Confira abaixo as regras e aproveite! LATAM Pass e Esfera A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte...
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American Airlines inaugura novo Terminal 8 no JFK
A American Airlines inaugurou a nova fase do Terminal 8 no JFK, em Nova York, após uma reforma ampla que muda desde o check-in até a área de embarque. O resultado aparece no percurso inteiro: menos aperto, mais opções e um ambiente que finalmente acompanha melhor o que a companhia...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade e Inter Loop com até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos
O Azul Fidelidade, em parceria com o Inter Loop, lançou uma nova oferta de transferência de pontos, dessa vez, está oferecendo aos seus clientes até 120% de bônus. A seguir, você confere os principais detalhes! Azul Fidelidade e Inter Loop Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 90%...
Brazil
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Aeroporto de Campo Grande inaugura pontes de embarque e nova sala de embarque
O Aeroporto Internacional de Campo Grande (MS) inaugura nesta semana as novas pontes de embarque, além de uma nova sala de embarque doméstico. As melhorias fazem parte do investimento para elevar o padrão de conforto, acessibilidade e eficiência operacional para os passageiros. O terminal, administrado pela Aena Brasil, passa a...
Brazil
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Transfira pontos do BRB e ganhe até 120% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de lançar uma promoção em parceria com o BRB. Nesta oferta, os parceiros oferecem até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira os principais detalhes desta campanha válida até dia 24 de abril. Azul Fidelidade e BRB Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte...
You Are Travel
Here are the ‘Gems’ of the Aman Portfolio, According to One Chart
​tl;dr – A mapping of several Aman properties – ratings vs nightly rate. ​I recently stumbled across a…
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First Flight of Lufthansa’s Refitted Airbus A380 Departs For Los Angeles With Brand New Business Class Seats
The first of Lufthansa’s refitted and upgraded Airbus A380 superjumbos has departed on its first commercial passenger flight from Munich to Los Angeles after spending two and a half months at the Elbe Flugzeugwerke maintenance company in Dresden, where it underwent a massive retrofit. The star of the new-look cabin...

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Ryanair Will Close Check-In 20 Minutes Earlier Because Passengers Need More Time to Get Through Lengthy Immigration Lines
Ryanair plans to close airport check-in desks 20 minutes earlier across Europe to give passengers more time to get through lengthy security and immigration lines that have been wreaking havoc at airports across the continent after new biometric passenger checks were introduced. Until now, Ryanair has allowed passengers with checked-in...
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Delta Gift Card Offer: Bonus SkyMiles (and MQD?)!
A new targeted offer lets select Delta SkyMiles card members earn 2,500 bonus miles after spending $500 on Delta gift cards — and depending on which card you carry, you might rack up some MQD along the way. Here's what we know about eligibility, whether these purchases count as Delta...
One Mile at a Time
United Airlines Admits Higher Fares Are Here To Stay, Even If Oil Prices Drop
It’s obviously an incredibly challenging time for the airline industry, given that the massive bump in jet fuel prices is massively increasing the operating costs of airlines. Airline pricing is typically pretty elastic, so simply raising fares isn’t that straightforward (if it were, so many airlines wouldn’t be running operating...
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Indian Hotels (Taj) partners with Etihad Guest
Etihad Guest and IHCL have tied up to offer special rates to members of Etihad Guest on their stays at IHCL properties.
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United Beats Delta In Strong Q1 But Cuts Profit Forecast As Fuel Costs Surge
United Airlines delivered a strong first quarter and beat rival Delta Air Lines, but like the rest of the industry, the outlook is much less positive in the face of rising oil prices and economic uncertainty. United Airlines Reports Strong Q1 Results, But Fuel Costs Force Profit Forecast Cut United...
You Are Travel
Southwest Chasing ‘Premium’ With Airport Lounges
​tl;dr – The airline previously announced a lounge in Honolulu, but will follow mainland locations as well. ​If…
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Silly: United CEO Scott Kirby Argues US Airline “Trade Deficit” Is A Problem
In my over 18 years of writing about the airline industry, this has to be one of the strangest periods in time, and I’m not just talking about the Trump administration considering taking an ownership stake in Spirit Airlines.
Frequent Miler
Guide to booking Preferred Hotels with points (Updated)
Many, but not all, Preferred Hotels can be booked with points. Of those, some can be booked using Preferred Hotels’ I Prefer points, some using Choice points, and some using either. This post includes both a map and a dynamic table to simplify your search for high-value points-bookable Preferred Hotels....
One Mile at a Time
Alaska & American Plan To Expand Partnership With Revenue Sharing Deal
It’s a fascinating time for the airline industry. For one, the impact of high jet fuel prices is causing all airlines to have to take drastic action. Beyond that, in the United States there’s the general belief that if there has ever been a time for industry consolidation, this is...
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Kroger: Earn 4x fuel points on 3rd party and fixed-value Visa / Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on third-party gift cards, whether purchased online or in-store. Fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards are now included as well. The third party gift card deal is available on Friday April 24, 2026 only, while the Visa/MC deal ends...
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
One Mile at a Time
Insanity: Trump Administration Nears $500 Million Spirit Airlines Bailout
I guess we’re used to taxpayer dollars just being lit on fire, but this is next level.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Zoox: My Second Driverless Experience. With Video.
I recently completed my second driverless vehicle experience with zoox — with video and photographs so that you can see for yourself how the technology works in real life — and for a limited time, the experience does not cost a single cent. We wanted to travel from...
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American and Alaska Exploring Revenue-Sharing Deal, Deepening Partnership
The two carriers initially discussed a merger but talks didn't develop, and have since been working on deepening its strategic partnerships. The post American and Alaska Exploring Revenue-Sharing Deal, Deepening Partnership first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Chase Travel℠ Points Boost increased to 2.5cpp for a few select properties
When Chase refreshed the Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cards last year, it introduced the concept of Points Boosts and in doing so did away with 1.5 and 1.25 (depending on your Chase card) cent per point (cpp) redemptions. Points Boost was the ability to get up to...
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American Airlines Touted a Merger With Alaska Airlines But is Settling For Revenue Sharing Opportunities
American Airlines reportedly touted the possibility of a merger with Alaska Airlines, but after initial talks failed to take off, the embattled Texas-based carrier settled for pursuing revenue-sharing opportunities by including Alaska in its existing joint venture deal with other oneworld alliance airlines. The news emerged just days after American...
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An unfortunate Capital One Shopping by-product: Slow Gmail in Chrome
For the past couple of years or so, my Gmail account has been painfully slow on desktop in my Chrome browser. When clicking on an email, it’ll usually take a second or two to open. Clicking to delete the email or move it to a folder takes another second or...
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American Airlines Explored A Merger With Alaska — Now Working On Revenue-Sharing Deal
American Airlines explored a merger with Alaska, and while those talks reportedly did not advance, the two carriers are now working on a revenue-sharing deal that could deepen an already unusually close partnership. That matters because American badly needs stronger relevance on the West Coast, while Alaska gains more global...
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Wyndham promo: Earn 15K bonus points on 5+ night stay at its WaterWalk & Hawthorn extended stay brands
Wyndham has a new promotion that’s awarding 15,000 bonus points in return for a stay of five or more consecutive nights. The catch is that it’s only valid at a couple of their extended stay brands: WaterWalk and Hawthorn. The Deal Earn 15,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points when staying 5+...
Miles To Memories
Southwest Sale, Save Up to 40% on Base Fares
Southwest Airlines has launched a new fare sale today, offering up to a 40% discount on base fares. You need to book by tomorrow though!
Miles To Memories
Vegas Is Discounting Hard, MGM Kills Another Buffet & Tillman Circles Caesars
Circling Caesars, MGM removes another buffet, more high limit rooms & why Foundation Room has a new name.
View from the Wing
Frontier Airlines Kept $5.4 Million In TSA Security Taxes For Themselves, Court Rules
Frontier Airlines has lost in court after keeping $5.4 million in TSA security taxes that passengers paid on tickets they never used, then arguing the money was theirs once travel credits expired. The ruling is a warning to other carriers still fighting the same battle, because it says those fees...
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Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for April 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
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Targeted Amex Offers on Hilton cards offering up to 136,500 bonus points with enough spend
Earlier today we shared how some Amex cardholders are being targeted with spending offers awarding a substantial number of bonus Membership Rewards points, with a better return on spend than normal. It turns out it’s not only Membership Rewards-earning cards that are being targeted for these generous spending offers. Some...