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QANTAS: Cyber hack update — 5.7 million in data breach
In an update to the previous story on the hacking of Frequent Flyer data, Qantas has started emailing customers affected by last week’s call centre cyber incident. The Australian airline is detailing exactly what personal data was compromised and what wasn’t. The update may allay some fears, but is also...
The Bulkhead Seat
The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Wants to Add Seven US Cities to its Map
Last year, I had never even heard of Arajet, but I first wrote about… The post The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Wants to Add Seven US Cities to its Map appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Delta Jet Diverts To Remote Military Airbase In The Middle Of The Atlantic – Airline Orchestrates Rescue
The pilots of a Delta Air Lines plane flying from Madrid to New York JFK declared an emergency and diverted to a remote military airbase in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday after the Airbus A330 suffered what is believed to have been a serious engine failure. Passengers...
Frequent Miler
Dumping fees when booking Delta One with Virgin points
When I first published this post in March, it was a fun, nerdy exercise without much practical application because Delta hardly ever released Delta One (lie-flat business class) seats to partners. Since then, Delta has become significantly less stingy. Delta business class awards bookable with partner miles are no longer...
Your Mileage May Vary
Two U.S. Airports Just Made the “World’s Most Beautiful” List for 2025
When you think of beautiful architecture, your mind probably goes to castles, cathedrals, or sleek modern museums, not the place where you’re sprinting for a flight with a backpack and…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Jet With As Many As 180 Passengers Onboard Diverts After Lithium Battery ‘Explodes’ In Customer’s Backpack
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was forced to make an emergency diversion on Monday morning after a lithium battery in a passenger’s backpack ‘exploded’ mid-flight. The Boeing 757, with as many as 180 people onboard, was flying at around 32,000 feet when the pilots declared...
The Bulkhead Seat
Tacky: Junk Food Influencer Advises Followers to Steal Food From Airport Lounges
Airport lounges offer all sorts of food and beverages. This varies wildly based on… The post Tacky: Junk Food Influencer Advises Followers to Steal Food From Airport Lounges appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Review: Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine business class Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa
Star Alliance carrier Ethiopian Airlines was my choice for a trip from Europe to Australia. I decided to…
One Mile at a Time
Sweden Ends “Flight Shaming” Tax, Invests In Aviation Sector
The government of Sweden is reversing course on its approach to the airline sector. After years of adding taxes to airline tickets to dissuade people from flying, the country has now dropped these taxes, and is even investing money to grow the aviation sector.
The Bulkhead Seat
EVA Air Will Launch Next-Gen Premium Economy On New Dallas to Taipei Route in October
EVA Air was the world’s first airline to introduce a Premium Economy Class back… The post EVA Air Will Launch Next-Gen Premium Economy On New Dallas to Taipei Route in October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Out and Out
Penultimate! Buying and building houses, spending cash, making gains: July 2025 Freedom update
I have three real estate projects going on simultaneously: Building a cabin in the woods of Arkansas Rehab for an 105-year-old house in Memphis New home purchase pending for an August closing I expressed to my real estate group that I might be taking on too much at once, but...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Air Dolomiti Business Class Embraer E195 – MXP-MUC
We decided to head home after having all of our belongings stolen from our… The post Flight Review: Air Dolomiti Business Class Embraer E195 – MXP-MUC appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Sapphire Lounge by The Club at LGA
Yesterday, on our way to livin’ the Dunkin’ dream, Nick and I had a chance to visit the Sapphire Lounge at LGA (LaGuardia Airport). It was excellent! The lounge offers unlimited visits to anyone with a J.P. Morgan Reserve card, Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card, Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card, or...
International Stories
Germany
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ÜBEL: Turkish Miles&Smiles beendet 1-Million-Promo vorzeitig
Turkish greift in ihre große Promotion ein und schaltet sie ab … Turkish Miles&Smiles hat vor ein paar…
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【限定ポッドキャスト】陸の夏休み！イベント盛りだくさんの日本旅行！
内容的には – 直前開放で家族全員ビジネスクラス、見つけるコツはある？ ‐ 横浜3泊ーHR横浜 – GH東京はフレンチキッチンの朝食が〇 – 大阪2泊ーCaption難波はアリ？ – かすうどんが絶品！ ‐ 大阪オフ会・アラスカが使いやすい？ – 新潟でハーフマラソンーニューオータニがいい！ – 東京オフ会ー百人隊長さんの素晴らしい仕切り！ – 来年は福岡オフ会も？ – コミュニティのおかげで旅の内容がより豊かに！ など、楽しく話しています^^ 関連記事 ハイアットリージェンシー横浜(Hyatt Regency Yokohama)レビュー キャプションby Hyattなんば大阪(Caption by Hyatt Namba)レビュー オンラインコミュニティの詳しい説明はこちらです。 The post 【限定ポッドキャスト】陸の夏休み！イベント盛りだくさんの日本旅行！ first appeared on アメリカ在住陸マイラー.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 8 de julho de 2025
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Confira a seguir todas as ofertas que nossa equipe localizou nesta terça-feira. A Esfera está oferecendo até 5 pontos por real gasto em compras online no Magalu. O Azul Fidelidade, por sua vez, está oferecendo até 20 pontos por real gasto na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo gratuito do PPV! Dicas de destinos, milhas e oportunidades
Quer viajar mais, gastar menos e ainda descobrir lugares incríveis? Então o bate-papo do Pontos pra Voar no WhatsApp é o lugar certo pra você! Receba dicas de destinos, estratégias para acumular milhas e oportunidades reais para economizar. Aprenda a transformar seus planos de viagem em experiências inteligentes. Confira os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bradesco oferece pontos em dobro e reembolso do IOF em compras internacionais
Campanha promocional do Bradesco que oferece pontos turbinados e cashback do IOF em compras no exterior vai até 31 de agosto e é válida para cartões de crédito elegíveis cadastrados na Livelo. O Bradesco lançou uma nova campanha de benefícios para clientes que utilizarem seus cartões de crédito em compras...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Proteção garantida! Seguro viagem Assist Card com até 60% OFF e pontos Livelo
Proteção garantida em qualquer destino! Viaje com a tranquilidade que você merece com a Assist Card. Aproveite até 60% de desconto no seguro viagem, acumule pontos Livelo e tenha acesso a salas VIP em aeroportos selecionados. Confira os detalhes e garanta já o seu! Sala VIP W Premium Os clientes Assist...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM suspende rota direta entre Santiago e Orlando
A LATAM anunciou a suspensão da rota direta entre Santiago e Orlando a partir de julho de 2025. A medida, que afeta voos durante a alta temporada de verão, levanta sinais de uma possível retração na demanda por viagens entre a América do Sul e os Estados Unidos. A LATAM...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 10 milhas por real gasto no Pontofrio pelo Shopping Smiles
O Shopping Smiles está com uma promoção em parceria com o Pontofrio com até 10 milhas por real gasto em compras selecionadas feitas pelo parceiro. Essa oferta é válida até hoje, dia 8 de julho. Confira as condições. Estrutura da Promoção O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM amplia presença no Paraná com duas novas rotas
A LATAM anunciou duas novas rotas domésticas no estado do Paraná: Foz do Iguaçu – Brasília, com voos diários, e Curitiba – Rio de Janeiro, com 14 frequências semanais. A LATAM Airlines Brasil anunciou nesta terça-feira (8) a abertura de duas novas rotas domésticas no estado do Paraná, com início...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 67 mil pontos em 12 meses na assinatura do Clube Livelo Plus
A Livelo lançou uma nova oferta para quem deseja assinar o Clube Plus. Somente até dia 10 de julho, novos assinantes podem garantir até 67.000 pontos, distribuídos em 12 meses, tanto na modalidade mensal quanto na anual. A seguir, confira as principais condições. Clube Plus Esta promoção de adesão do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sicoob lança cartão Zenith com foco em alta renda e benefícios voltados a viagens
O Sicoob lança em agosto o cartão Zenith, voltado ao público de alta renda, com 4 pontos por dólar, acesso ilimitado a salas VIP e isenção de spread em compras internacionais. A partir de 6 de agosto de 2025, o Sicoob passará a oferecer aos seus cooperados o cartão de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje em classe executiva por 60.480 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Alerta de passagens PPV desta quarta-feira trazendo oportunidades para você que gosta de viajar em classe executiva e tem pontos no programa Azul Fidelidade. Hoje nossa equipe localizou trechos por apenas 60.480 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas para você voar de São Paulo até Santiago, no Chile, ou para Buenos Aires, na Argentina....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Canela aposta em novo turismo – Natureza, luxo e eventos o ano todo
O turismo em Canela entrou em uma nova fase com a reabertura do Parque do Caracol e a chegada de hotéis de alto padrão. A cidade também está apostando em eventos culturais e experiências para todas as estações do ano. A charmosa cidade de Canela, na Serra Gaúcha, vive um...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles e BTG: até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos e até 45 mil milhas na adesão do Clube
A Smiles está com uma campanha em parceria com o BTG Pactual, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 90% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, é possível receber 10% de desconto para
voar com companhias parceiras. E tem mais: ao assinar o Clube Smiles usando um cartão BTG,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bonito – Um roteiro para um feriado de três dias
Aproveitamos o feriado de Carnaval de 2025 para realizar um roteiro que há tempos estava na nossa lista: Bonito, no Mato Grosso do Sul. Aqui conto todos os detalhes sobre a nossa experiência em grupo, com dicas dos passeios que fizemos, lugares onde comemos e tudo o que mais nos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 10 trechos nacionais a partir de 1.700 milhas LATAM Pass
O programa LATAM Pass está com passagens promocionais para quem deseja voar pelo Brasil utilizando milhas! Nossa equipe localizou trechos a partir de 1.700 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Confira abaixo 10 oportunidades de resgate com milhas para você viajar gastando pouco! Passagens Nacionais com Milhas LATAM Pass Atenção: A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sol, conforto e preço baixo! Hotéis com piscina no Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 203
Que tal relaxar gastando pouco e curtindo o melhor do Nordeste? Veja essa seleção de hotéis com piscina no Nordeste e diárias a partir de R$ 203. Aproveite para descansar com conforto e transformar suas férias em momentos inesquecíveis. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Hotéis com Piscina no Nordeste Estes...
Germany
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DEAL: Lufthansa Business Oslo – Peking (Return): 1.300 Euro
Mit der Lufthansa Business von Oslo nach Peking … Lufthansa hat weiterhin einen sehr guten Business Deal von…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novo espaço de cuidados pessoais chega ao Aeroporto de Vitória e tem acesso com LoungeKey e Priority Pass
A Bluma vai inaugurar sua nova unidade de cuidados pessoais no Aeroporto Vitória. Com serviços como massagem e beleza, o espaço terá parceria com LoungeKey e Priority Pass. A Bluma, rede especializada em cuidados pessoais em aeroportos, vai inaugurar em breve um novo espaço no Aeroporto de Vitória. Ainda em...
Germany
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DEAL: Etihad Business Warschau – Mumbai (Return): 1.280 Euro
Mit der Etihad Business von Warschau nach Mumbai … Etihad hat in letzter Zeit immer wieder gute Deals…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 5 pontos Esfera por real gasto em todo site do Magalu
A Esfera está oferecendo até 5 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pela Magalu. A oferta é válida apenas até hoje, 8 de julho. Confira os detalhes e aproveite! Pontuação A pontuação extra está estruturada da seguinte forma: Produtos vendidos e entregues pelo Magalu 05 pontos –...
Germany
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American Express Centurion Lounge kommt nach Amsterdam
Amsterdam bekommt eine Amex Centurion Lounge … Für Amsterdam plant American Express eine Centurion Lounge. Sie soll 2026…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Voos internacionais no Aeroporto de Porto Alegre aumentam 170%
O Aeroporto Internacional Salgado Filho, em Porto Alegre, registrou crescimento na movimentação de voos internacionais no primeiro semestre de 2025. Após meses de retomada gradual, o terminal viu sua malha aérea internacional quase triplicar, saltando de 10 para 27 partidas semanais entre janeiro e junho – um aumento de 170%....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos internacionais a partir de 19.000 milhas Smiles
Quer aproveitar suas milhas para garantir uma viagem internacional? A Smiles está com excelentes opções de passagens internacionais a partir de 19.000 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diversas cidades brasileiras para diferentes destinos do mundo. Veja abaixo as rotas que encontramos! Passagens internacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Venture X Card?
The Capital One Venture and Venture X cards are 2 cards that earn super valuable Venture miles. But which of these two powerhouse cards is the best? Let's look at ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Across the Bridge Between Continental Plates in Iceland
Although I decided to drive around Iceland clockwise from Keflavik International Airport over a period of eleven days, the first thing I did after picking up the rental car was to drive approximately 20 minutes south to Miðlína, at which there is a literal bridge between the North American and Eurasian...

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You Are Travel
You’re All Set to Head Out on Your Next Trip, But Have You Done This ONE THING Regarding Your Hotel?
Tl;dr – You’re all set to depart for your trip in a few days but have you ‘re-shopped’…
The Bulkhead Seat
China Airlines is the Latest SkyTeam Carrier to Commit to the New Terminal One at New York JFK
China Airlines announced yesterday that it’s planning to move to the upcoming Terminal One… The post China Airlines is the Latest SkyTeam Carrier to Commit to the New Terminal One at New York JFK appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
(New routes announced) Fly the JetBlue/Dunkin’ plane to earn TrueBlue Mosaic 1 status + Dunkin’ Boosted status
Update 7/8/25: The routes for the JetBlue/Dunkin’ plane next week have been announced: BOS – DEN dep. 6:06 am EST (B6 0493) DEN – BOS dep. 9:24 am EST (B6 0494)  BOS – SMF dep. 4:36 pm EST (B6 0915) SMF – BOS dep. 9:04 pm EST (B6 0916) These...
Frequent Miler
Straight from the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane…sort of | Coffee Break Ep62 | 7-8-25 | Podcast
On this episode, Greg joined Nick on his attempt to fly the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane for 3 months of Mosaic 1 status and Dunkin’ Boosted status. Straight from the JetBlue Dunkin’ plane…sort of Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps...
View from the Wing
Virgin Atlantic Finally Kills Off Notorious ‘Business Class Coffins’ From 2028—But Free Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming Sooner
They will retrofit their Boeing 787-9s that offer a 20-year old business class coffin to a seat similar to their Airbus A330neo, and increase the size of business class to 56 seats - but remove the bar to make room. Continue reading Virgin Atlantic Finally Kills Off Notorious ‘Business Class Coffins’...
Your Mileage May Vary
Big Changes Are Coming to Fisherman’s Wharf. Will It Still Be the Same?
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most visited neighborhoods in San Francisco — and for good reason. With views of the bay, a front-row seat to Alcatraz, street performers, seafood…
The Bulkhead Seat
EL AL Plans 42 Weekly Flights to the United States Starting in October
EL AL plans to offer 42 weekly flights to the United States starting in… The post EL AL Plans 42 Weekly Flights to the United States Starting in October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
CLEAR Now Has a Concierge Service to Help You With Your Bags and Find Your Gate
You're in luck if you're a CLEAR+ member and want low-key VIP-ish treatment: there's now a CLEAR Concierge service. The post CLEAR Now Has a Concierge Service to Help You With Your Bags and Find Your Gate appeared first on Eye of the Flyer.
Frequent Miler
Earn 50K Alaska Airlines miles when getting mortgage through Rate.com
Rate.com (formerly Guaranteed Rate) used to have a partnership with United Airlines which offered bonus MileagePlus miles when taking out a new mortgage or refinancing with them. That partnership seems to have ended, but they’ve struck up a new partnership with Alaska Airlines which awards 50,000 bonus Mileage Plan miles...
One Mile at a Time
SFO ATC Makes Mistake, Scolds British Airways Pilot: “Know Your Aircraft”
An air traffic controller at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) gave a British Airways pilot the incorrect instructions, and then scolded him. If nothing else, this clearly reflects just how stressed out some air traffic controllers are, and how collectively bad we are at deescalation.
You Are Travel
Hyatt’s Running a Pretty Solid 25% Off Sale on Top-Tier Properties in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and APAC Right Now
Tl;dr – Hyatt members can save up to 25% at some pretty desirable properties for stays this summer…
The Bulkhead Seat
Virgin Atlantic Will Offer Free, Fleet-Wide Starlink Wi-Fi
Starlink adoption is rapidly occurring at airlines around the world. United Airlines will be… The post Virgin Atlantic Will Offer Free, Fleet-Wide Starlink Wi-Fi appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
My First Foray as a Virgin Red Mastercard Personal Perks Virgin
My first year with the Virgin Red Mastercard has been one of exploration. I'm focusing on the Personal Perks more, and I like what I see. The post My First Foray as a Virgin Red Mastercard Personal Perks Virgin appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: American Airlines Now Lets Everyone Standby To Nearby Airports—Even With Checked Bags
Everyone can now standby on American Airlines for free. They'll no longer be told to use the website or mobile app if asking an agent for help. The airline no longer actually forbids standing by within 45 minutes of departure, they just don't guarantee it for most customers. ...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
[OFFER CLOSED] Fly Turkish Airlines to 6 continents and earn 1 million Miles&Smiles miles!
Next up in the fly lots get a lot of miles or points challenges is Turkish Airlines who are offering 1 Million Miles to all members who fly to six continents with the airline.   JULY 8 UPDATE: Turkish Airlines have closed this promotion early! It appears it may have...
Miles To Memories
New Amsterdam Centurion Lounge Opening in 2026
American Express revealed today that it plans to expand the Centurion Lounge Network with a new location at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The post New Amsterdam Centurion Lounge Opening in 2026 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
What Really Happens If You Smoke on a Plane or Destroy the Lavatory Smoke Detector
Commercial planes with a passenger capacity of 20 or more are equipped with a smoke detector system that monitors the lavatories for smoke. Smoke indicators provide a warning light in…
The Travel Sisters
Best Amazon Prime Day Travel & Luggage Deals
Looking for travel deals for Amazon Prime Day? We have put together our list of our favorite travel products which are currently on sale. The post Best Amazon Prime Day Travel & Luggage Deals appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Points With a Crew
Up to 20% off Gift Cards at Amazon (Starbucks, Lyft, Google, Doordash, Uber and More)
Amazon is running a gift card sale with up to 20% off on a ton of cards including Starbucks, Lyft, Google, Doordash, Uber and more
Frequent Miler
Chase Freedom Flex card currently only available via referrals & product change
About a week ago, Chase quietly took down the application page for its Freedom Flex card. If you’d been interested in getting the card, you’re not out of luck. That’s because it’s still available via referral links and product change. It’s not clear why Chase has taken down public application...
One Mile at a Time
Finally: Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787s Get Cabin Overhaul, New Business Class
Virgin Atlantic has just announced plans to update the cabins of its Boeing 787-9s, which has to be one of the most overdue cabin overhauls out there, at least among reputable airlines. Separately, the Heathrow-based SkyTeam carrier has also revealed it will introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi.
Altitude Yes
Delta Flight Diverts After Portable Power Bank Catches Fire
This diversion adds to the growing number of incidents regarding fires from portable power banks. The post Delta Flight Diverts After Portable Power Bank Catches Fire first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Cool: Virgin Atlantic Adding Free Starlink Wi-Fi As Of 2026
Yet another airline has just announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi for passengers…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
First LivSmart Studios by Hilton Property Opened Today
The debut of the first LivSmart Studios by Hilton property opened today, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 since the concept of the brand was first introduced on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 under the temporary name of Project H3 and was presented as a mock-up in a sneak preview in Nashville last...