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Earn Double Elite Night Credits With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
You can earn double elite night credits with every stay of a minimum of two consecutive nights and a minimum of $1,750.00 spent at almost 183,000 participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties in greater than 10,000 destinations worldwide through Tuesday, December 15, 2026, which is the date on...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Eliminating “Premium” First Class: Exact Timeline Revealed
American Airlines has confirmed exact cutoff dates for ending its underwhelming "premium" first class on the 777-300ER and A321T fleets.
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Your Mileage May Vary
Marriott Finally Fixed One Of My Biggest Hotel Pet Peeves
Back in 2022, I wrote about one of those little hotel annoyances that probably sounds ridiculous until you’ve experienced it yourself. Courtyard by Marriott had switched to large refillable bottles…
One Mile at a Time
I’m Switching My Loyalty To Alaska Atmos Rewards: The Math Is A No-Brainer
I've written in the past about the case to be made for American AAdvantage loyalists switching their business to Alaska Atmos Rewards, especially in light of changes that we saw to the Atmos Rewards program in 2025. As I explained at the time, this is a strategy I was considering,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Australian Tourist’s Bali Public Tryst Ends With Facial Recognition Arrest At Airport
An Australian tourist learned the hard way that what happens in Bali does not necessarily stay in Bali. After allegedly being caught on CCTV engaging in a rather public tryst with a woman on a residential driveway, the 27-year-old was identified using facial recognition technology and arrested at the airport...
View from the Wing
Fly To Europe For 3,000 Points, Business Class To Africa For 75,000—The Best Frequent Flyer Sweet Spots That Still Work
Most award sweet spots are obsolete, unbookable or buried beneath surcharges. These still work: Air France business class for 60,000 JAL miles, LATAM roundtrip business class for 60,000, and London from 3,000 Virgin points with Bilt’s September bonus.
View from the Wing
Air Canada Will Announce 5 New Destinations On Thursday, But You Can Read Them Here First
The clues point to Oslo, Basel, Dubrovnik, Shannon and Lagos. Guatemala City, Doha and several Asian destinations appear in the video too, but those are a deliberate misdirection.
One Mile at a Time
OMAAT Rolls Out Paid Membership Points And New Community Tools
A quick rundown of today's OMAAT community changes: paid membership points, updated member profiles, smarter notifications, and improved search results.
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Drops Seven Routes, Brings Back One
Alaska Airlines is making several changes to its route network and dropping seven routes…
One Mile at a Time
JFK ATC Taunts Distracted Delta Pilot: Yes He’s A Jerk, But He’s Not Wrong
This is sort of hilarious -- the most infamous controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) called out Delta pilots when they seemingly weren't paying attention, and he asked a sarcastic question. Someone then told him not to be rude, which of course wasn't well received. I have to say,...
View from the Wing
GHA Discovery: Receive Lifetime Top Tier Elite Status—No Stay Required—Or $5,000 In Stay Credits
GHA Discovery members can register by October 31 for one free entry; direct stays earn five more, while eligible two-night stays at a new-to-you-in-2026 brand earn a guaranteed D$50 bonus. The $5,000 prizes expire after 12 months.
Frequent Miler
What are Preferred Hotels (I Prefer) Points Worth?
In October 2024, Citi added Preferred Hotels as a new transfer partner, and anyone with a Citi Strata Premier or Elite card (or the no-longer-available Prestige or AT&T Access More cards) could transfer Citi ThankYou points at an impressive 1-to-4 ratio to Preferred Hotels’ I Prefer points. That created some...
{Tech} for Travel
Why viaim Rise Is More Than AI Earbuds
Built for business travel, viaim Rise uses AI earbuds and a smart case to capture meetings, calls and spoken notes, then turn them into clear follow ups. The post Why viaim Rise Is More Than AI Earbuds appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Ganhe até 25 pontos por real nas ofertas da Esfera
Aproveite a semana acumulando mais pontos! Nesta quarta-feira, a Esfera reúne ofertas em lojas parceiras com oportunidades de acumular até 25 pontos por real gasto nas compras online. Confira os principais destaques da campanha e aproveite para turbinar seu saldo. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque...
Germany
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Miles and More CO2 Ausgleich = Points kaufen kommt Mitte September
Der CO2 Ausgleich kommt wieder … Miles and More hat bis März 2026 über einen CO2 Ausgleich Points,…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM fecha codeshare com a TAAG
A TAAG Angola Airlines e a LATAM Brasil anunciaram um acordo de codeshare que amplia as possibilidades de viagem para brasileiros que embarcam rumo a Angola. Com a parceria, passageiros de diferentes cidades do país poderão utilizar voos domésticos da LATAM até São Paulo e, em Guarulhos, conectar com os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Azul e receba até 260% de bônus em 3 meses
Pensando em assinar o Clube Azul? O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de adesão, oferecendo até 260% de bônus nos primeiros três meses para novos assinantes que optarem pela modalidade mensal. A promoção é válida até 4 de setembro. Confira as condições e veja como aproveitar! Promoção de adesão...
Brazil
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Espaço Iberia retorna a Madri com simulador de voo, experiência do A350 e programação gratuita
A Iberia realiza, a partir desta quarta-feira (2), a quinta edição do Espaço Iberia, experiência temporária que reúne em Madri atrações relacionadas à companhia, aviação, gastronomia e cultura. O espaço ficará aberto até 27 de setembro, no Colégio Oficial de Arquitetos de Madri (COAM), na Calle Hortaleza, 63. A iniciativa...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Abasteça nesta quarta-feira e economize até R$ 7 com o Shell Box
Quarta-feira chegou com mais uma oportunidade para economizar no abastecimento! O Shell Box está oferecendo R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, limitado a R$ 7 OFF, em abastecimentos com combustíveis da linha Shell V-Power. Confira as condições da campanha e aproveite o benefício enquanto estiver disponível! Como funciona o desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transferiu, ganhou! Envie pontos da Esfera para o ALL Accor com até 30% de bônus
Em sua nova edição da Transferiu, ganhou, o ALL Accor está oferecendo aos seus associados até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera. Abaixo, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida até o dia 4 de setembro. Esfera e ALL Accor Os clientes Esfera podem transferir seus pontos para o...
Germany
PointsMag
Im September kannst du mit der Miles & More Kreditkarte doppelte Meilen bei Lufthansa sammeln
Inhaber einer Miles & More Kreditkarte können im September doppelte Meilen für berechtigte Ausgaben sammeln. Die Aktion läuft…
Germany
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Miles and More oder Avios für Buchungen bei Booking
Avios oder Miles and More Meilen mit Hotelbuchungen … Es gibt wieder eine erhöhte Ausbeute bei Buchungen mit…
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Doppelte Marriott Bonvoy Statusnächte mit Homes and Villas
Doppelte Statusnächte mit Homes and Villas kassieren … Wie schon die letzten Jahre gibt es wieder eine Promo…
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PointsMag
Miles & More Blue Credit Card Aktion: 12 Monate ohne Kartenpreis plus Willkommensbonus
Die Miles & More Blue Credit Card bietet im September ein attraktives Willkommensangebot. Bis zum 30. September 2026…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 1° de setembro de 2026
Setembro começou e o Radar PPV de hoje está recheado com diversas novas promoções. Confira os destaques desta terça-feira e aproveite! Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência de pontos Compra de pontos com desconto Compra de pontos com bônus Promoções de adesão de clubes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Garanta seu seguro viagem com até 60% de desconto na Assist Card
Vai viajar nos próximos meses? Aproveite a parceria do Pontos pra Voar com a Assist Card e garanta seu seguro viagem com até 60% de desconto para viajar com tranquilidade. Vamos aos detalhes! Pontos Livelo Os participantes do programa que realizarem a contratação do seu seguro viagem Assist Card, além...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Congele tarifas nacionais e internacionais com 50% de desconto no Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade trouxe de volta sua promoção de desconto na tarifa congelada, oferecendo aos seus clientes 50% de desconto para voos nacionais e internacionais. A oferta é válida até as 9h do dia 3 de setembro, e você confere todos os detalhes a seguir. Congelamento de tarifa O congelamento...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Quando vale a pena transferir milhas Smiles para o ALL Accor?
As milhas Smiles também podem ser utilizadas para reduzir o custo de hospedagens. Por meio da parceria com a Accor é possível transferir milhas Smiles para o ALL Accor e convertê-las em pontos Reward. Entenda a paridade, como calcular o custo da conversão e quando essa transferência vale a pena....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Garanta sua hospedagem: diárias em Salvador a partir de R$ 182
Tem viagem marcada para a capital baiana? Confira neste artigo opções de hospedagem em Salvador com diárias a partir de R$ 182. A seguir, veja as opções de hotéis e prepare suas malas. Hotéis Accor em Salvador Abaixo você encontra os hotéis da rede Accor em Salvador. Para pesquisar outros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL terá voos diretos entre Florianópolis e Assunção durante o verão
A GOL terá uma nova ligação internacional sazonal entre Florianópolis e Assunção, ampliando a oferta de voos entre Santa Catarina e o Paraguai durante a alta temporada de verão. A operação será realizada entre 5 de janeiro e 14 de fevereiro de 2027, período que inclui as férias de verão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Esfera oferece até 60 mil pontos bônus na adesão ou upgrade
Esperando uma oportunidade para assinar ou fazer upgrade no Clube Esfera? A Esfera lançou uma nova campanha que permite acumular até 60 mil pontos bônus ao longo de 12 meses, conforme o plano escolhido. A oferta é válida tanto para novas adesões quanto para upgrade de plano. Confira as principais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qantas libera resgates com pontos em toda a rede da Condor
O Qantas Frequent Flyer ganhou uma nova opção para quem acumula pontos e pretende viajar pela Europa: a partir de agora, os membros do programa podem usar seus Qantas Points para emitir passagens da Condor, incluindo voos em econômica, premium economy ou classe executiva. Pontos podem ser usados em toda...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Polishop oferece até 26 milhas por real no Shopping Smiles
De olho em algum produto da Polishop? O Shopping Smiles prorrogou sua campanha, que permite acumular até 26 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados da loja. A oferta é válida até 13 de setembro e pode ser uma boa oportunidade para turbinar o saldo de milhas enquanto faz suas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Galeão ganhará novo hotel internacional com 232 quartos
O Aeroporto Internacional do Rio de Janeiro – RIOgaleão ganhará em breve um novo hotel no Galeão. A futura opção de hospedagem para turistas nacionais e internacionais foi autorizada pelo Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos (MPor) na última semana de agosto e será instalada no atual prédio da Unidade de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Gastos de brasileiros no exterior com cartões crescem 37% no primeiro semestre de 2026
O uso de cartões brasileiros em viagens ao exterior ganhou força nos primeiros seis meses de 2026. Segundo levantamento da Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Cartões de Crédito e Serviços (Abecs), os gastos em viagens internacionais somaram US$ 11,3 bilhões, um crescimento de 37,1% na comparação com o mesmo período...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acabou! Santander irá descontinuar os cartões da bandeira American Express
Bem, meus amigos, acabou! O banco Santander encerrou sua parceria para a emissão de cartões American Express no Brasil. A partir deste mês, os clientes terão seus cartões substituídos.  Santander irá descontinuar os cartões da bandeira American Express Na tarde desta terça-feira, 1º de setembro, os clientes dos cartões American...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! LATAM Pass tem passagens para a Europa a partir de 58 mil milhas
Europa nos planos da próxima viagem? O alerta de passagens PPV desta terça-feira reúne uma nova seleção de emissões no LATAM Pass, com passagens a partir de 58 mil milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos europeus. Nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades em diversas datas. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite para...
Frequent Miler
Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn double elite night credits
Homes & Villas by Marriott has opened registration for a new promotion that’s awarding double elite night credits when booking by the end of September for stays through mid-December, with stays during Thanksgiving week also earning 2X points. This promotion should stack with a separate Homes & Villas promo that’s...
Miles To Memories
OnePay Saves You $1 Per Gallon on Gas Every Wednesday
OnePay users can earn $1 or more per gallon back on eligible gas purchases every Wednesday through September 15, 2026.

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The Points of Life
Simply The Best: July 2026
Best of July. Why not? TPOL’s Tourist Trap Trip Report Preview Don’t Judge Me Jerk: Filming Business Class AA Business CLT-MAD: We’re Out of Paella Escape Lounge San Juan: Not Worth $895 AA Biz SJU-CLT: Do You Want a Review? Amex Centurion Lounge Charlotte: “I’ll Take an Old Fashioned,” No...
Traveling For Miles
JetBlue unveils new domestic First Class and cuts legroom in Economy significantly (ouch!)
JetBlue Airways has formally unveiled BlueFirst, the domestic First Class cabin it will fit to every aircraft in its fleet that doesn't already carry Mint. Bookings open this fall and the first aircraft is due to enter service before the end of the year. Unfortunately, for the majority of JetBlue...
Frequent Miler
Targeted Marriott promo: Earn up to 9,000 bonus points
Marriott Bonvoy doesn’t have a global promotion running at the moment, but they are targeting some members with an offer to earn bonus points. I received an invitation this morning to register for an offer that can earn me up to 9,000 bonus points, but there are likely other offers...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Wants To Deliver Food To Your Gate, With Seatback Ordering Next
United Airlines is testing a new way to make tight connections at Newark a little less stressful: order food or travel essentials through the United app and have them waiting for you at the gate. United Airlines Tests Food Delivery To The Gate At Newark Airport The new pilot is...
One Mile at a Time
Oh My: Syria’s Passport Photo Was Stolen, Watermark And All
Syria's new biometric passport features a photo of a Damascus souq lifted from a photographer online — complete with his watermark still visible.
View from the Wing
Frequent Flyer Refused To Dodge An Oblivious Passenger At O’Hare — His Pizza And Drink Went Flying
A traveler rushing through Chicago O’Hare says another passenger suddenly cut across his path carrying pizza and a drink, and he made the conscious decision not to dodge. The internet largely cheered the resulting terminal collision. Airports work better when people move predictably, check before changing direction, and step aside...
TravelUpdate
200,000 Bonus Miles: Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Card Review
With this limited time offer, you can earn a massive welcome bonus of 200,000 Delta SkyMiles on the card after you meet the spend requirement.
Eye of the Flyer
One of the Biggest Mistakes I See Frequent Flyers Make Over and Over With Points
I have paid for entire trips with points. Not a flight here or a hotel night there. Entire trips. Flights, hotels, the whole thing, booked with points that came from cards most people in this hobby never even apply for. Business cards! And every single time this comes up, I...
One Mile at a Time
Four Seasons Yachts Cruise Review: Suites, Dining, Amenities, Service, And More
A week aboard Four Seasons Yachts' new ship reveals gorgeous suites and hard product, but inconsistent food and service that don't yet match the price point.
View from the Wing
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Wife Calls Every Time Her Flight Is Delayed—“This Job Has No Power” [Roundup]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s wife says she calls him whenever her flight is delayed, then concludes his job has “no power.” Also: JetBlue unveils BlueFirst while squeezing coach, and American adds New York Times subscriptions as Loyalty Point Rewards.
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Virgin Atlantic points on sale from 0.89 pence or 1.47 cents (70% bonus)
As recently as the end of July, Virgin Atlantic was running the best value points sale that we generally see it run, so it's a little surprising to see the same deal return now and to see Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members able to buy points from 0.89 pence each...
Monkey Miles
Current Transfer Bonuses for September – Cap1 30% JAL Bonus, Amex 30% Hilton Bonus, Rove 40% Copa Bonus + ( Historical Bonuses, Full Partner Lists, and Calculator )
  
Frequent Miler
Jetblue grants an extra perk to 25-for-25ers, confirms it for each year. What will Nick do next?
Last year, JetBlue ran what turned out to be a terrific promotion called 25 for 25. The basic gist of the promotion was that if you flew to 25 JetBlue destinations by the end of 2025, you would earn 350,000 points and 25 years of Mosaic 1 status. You can...
Live and Let’s Fly
Absolute Madness: Thousands Of Tourists Overwhelm One Of Greece’s Most Beautiful Beaches
I love Greece. The country is beautiful, the people are lovely, and the cuisine is my favorite in Europe. But Greece in the summer? No way. No thank you. And this scene from Crete explains exactly why. This Is Why I Avoid Greece During The Summer A viral video from...
Live from a Lounge
Air India Express Gets New Uniforms, Bringing Its “Tales of India” Identity To The Frontline
Air India Express has launched new uniforms, designed in-house, as a part of their rebranding after the merger of the various airlines into it.
One Mile at a Time
SAS Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: All Airbus A320neos Now Have The Service
SAS announced free Starlink Wi-Fi in early 2025, and after a slow start, the airline has now completed installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
What Are “Gate Lice”? The Airport Slang Term That Made It Into the Dictionary, and Why Passengers Do It Anyway
Have you heard the slang term that’s increasingly being used by frequent flyers and airline employees alike: gate lice? It sounds rude, and that’s because the term most definitely isn’t a compliment. Gate lice is a derogatory term for passengers who crowd around the gate area well before the flight...
One Mile at a Time
Virgin Atlantic Points Sale: 70% Bonus Brings Cost To 1.20-1.48 Cents Each
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a rare 70% bonus on purchased points, bringing the cost to as low as 1.20-1.48 cents each depending on your account's country.
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
7 Tips on How Not to Lose Your Personal Belongings While Traveling
The last time that I can remember losing something was when I lost a white twist tie for a cable I used to power a personal audio device — and that was years ago. While certainly not earth-shattering in the grand scheme of things, it was mildly irritating to me...
Economy Class & Beyond
SWISS expands meal pre-seletction to Long-Haul Economy Class
For those travelling with SWISS, there’s good news – the airline is introducing meal pre-selection for Economy Class. The new service is being offered to passengers on long-haul flights departing from Switzerland. They can choose between a meat dish and a vegetarian dish from Hiltl before departure.  This move follows the...
Frequent Miler
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Amex Offer: Get $100 back on $300 spend
A targeted Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Amex Offer has returned that gives a $100 statement credit when spending $300 or more. The Deal Spend $300+ on room rate and room charges in one or more purchases at Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties and get $100...
Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for September 2026
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
Your Mileage May Vary
New (To Me) Airport Term: Belt Bumping
It’s easy to become annoyed at your fellow passengers what they’re at an airport. Many people tend leave their brains at the door and their skills at self-awareness – not…