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United Wants American Airlines Out Of Chicago—AI Backs Its $1.1 Billion Loss Claim By Inventing $2.8 Billion In Costs
A Claude-assisted analysis finds United earns 10.5% more per passenger-mile in Chicago, then swaps in modeled revenue and assigns American $2.8 billion in missing expenses. The data support United’s pricing advantage—not a $1.1 billion avoidable loss.
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: August 29, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I have roughly another week at home before I take my next trip, which reminds me, I need to actually finalize those details. Before I kick off that journey, I hope to finish up my current trip report series. On...
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Things First-Timers Don’t Realize About Staying At A 5-Star Hotel
Your first stay at a 5-star hotel can be surprisingly different from what you’re used to. Here are some things experienced luxury hotel guests already know. Unless they were born…
Live and Let’s Fly
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Move Back To Britain On $120,000 Private Jet Flight
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Britain, arriving with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after flying privately from Southern California to Birmingham. Let’s take a look at how they flew there, which is different than the past several trips on British Airways or American Airlines. Prince Harry And...
TravelUpdate
New Amex NLL (No Lifetime Language) Sign-Up Bonus Offers Now Available
Two new Amex welcome bonus links are now showing ujp for two popular cards with limited time sign up bonuses attached.
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Passenger’s Petty Revenge On Line Cutter Was *Chef’s Kiss*
An impatient passenger pushed her way through an airport boarding line. But the traveler she cut in front of spotted something that turned the whole situation around. Full disclosure: one…
View from the Wing
United CEO Says American Airlines Will Abandon Chicago After Losing $1.1 Billion—What Its Exit Would Mean For Fares
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says economic gravity will force American Airlines out of Chicago O’Hare. That wouldn't be great for airfares, but wouldn't be as bad as you think. In fact, American can and will stay far longer than Kibry believes. But if it fails, United gets the feed...
Frequent Miler
Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables expands again, but 28 restaurants removed
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card includes twice-annual $150 credits for restaurant spending at Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. These are a curated selection of high-end restaurants available through a special version of OpenTable. You do NOT need to make a reservation or pay through Chase or OpenTable in order to earn...
Points Miles and Bling
Review: LATAM 767 Business Class — Great Value, Disappointing Service
I recently flew LATAM business class on their Boeing 767 aircraft from Lima to New York JFK, a whole 8…
One Mile at a Time
FAA Firing Two Air Traffic Controllers For Leaving Early Night Of Deadly LaGuardia Air Canada Accident
In March 2026, we saw an Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collide with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), claiming the lives of two pilots, and injuring dozens of others.
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What Chase’s Disappearing Hotel Restriction Tells Us About Travel Hacking
For several days, it appeared that Chase had closed one of the easiest ways to maximize the Sapphire Reserve’s annual hotel credits. New language appeared on Chase’s website saying that…
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They Flew Halfway Around the World For A Wedding, Then Realized They Weren’t Invited
A couple spent thousands and flew 14 hours to attend a destination wedding in Argentina. There was just one problem: they weren’t actually on the guest list. Weddings are typically…
Points With a Crew
This is how many states the average American has been to
I recently read a survey done in 2016 talking about the number of states the average American has been to. I was blown away - it was WAY less than I thought!
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Pontos pra Voar
Clube Smiles: receba até 30 mil milhas bônus em novas assinaturas
A Smiles liberou uma nova oferta de adesão ao clube, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 30.000 milhas bônus em novas assinaturas do Clube Smiles. Abaixo, confira os detalhes desta campanha, válida até as 10h do dia 2 de setembro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme o...
Brazil
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Bate-papo do PPV: dicas, experiências, estratégias de viagens e milhas
Trocar experiências pode ajudar a encontrar novas formas de aproveitar melhor seus pontos e milhas. No bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, você encontra uma comunidade gratuita de viajantes que compartilham dicas, descobertas e informações sobre programas de fidelidade. Participe, tire suas dúvidas e contribua com a comunidade. Bate-papo PPV Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens nacionais a partir de 3.328 milhas
A Mega Promo do LATAM Pass está cheia de tarifas exclusivas e super baratas. Garanta sua passagem com desconto! No artigo de hoje, reunimos passagens nacionais a partir 3.328 + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e arrume suas malas para viajar pelo Brasil. Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para garantir...
Brazil
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Como usei o Azul Fidelidade para planejar uma viagem completa a Orlando com 53% de economia
Passagens aéreas, hotéis, ingressos, aluguel de carro e até um cruzeiro Disney. Veja como planejamos uma viagem para Orlando com pontos Azul Fidelidade e utilizamos diferentes estratégias para reduzir significativamente o custo total das férias. Quando se fala em programas de fidelidade, muita gente pensa apenas na emissão de passagens...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
LifeMiles: cómo funciona, cuánto valen sus millas y mejores canjes
LifeMiles es el programa de millas de Avianca, pero también permite reservar vuelos de Star Alliance y de socios como Iberia y GOL. Te explico cómo funciona, cuánto valen sus millas y qué canjes siguen mereciendo la pena.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles está oferecendo até 355% de bônus na compra de milhas
A Smiles está oferecendo uma nova oportunidade para quem deseja reforçar o saldo de milhas. A campanha garante até 355% de bônus na compra de milhas, com o percentual do benefício variando de acordo com a categoria do cliente no Clube Smiles. A promoção é válida até as 21h do...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Vuelos a Filipinas desde España por 432 € ida y vuelta
Actualizado el 29 de agosto de 2026. Ruta: Barcelona–Manila. Precio: desde 432 € ida y vuelta. Aerolínea: Air China. Cabina: Turista. Escala: Pekín. Ejemplo verificado: 2–22 de septiembre de 2026. Volar desde España a Filipinas por 432 € ida y vuelta no es una tarifa habitual. Encontré vuelos de Air...
Brazil
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Os queridinhos dos nossos grupos: veja os produtos mais vendidos
Que tal aproveitar o fim de semana para descobrir alguns produtos diferentes? Nossa equipe preparou uma seleção dos itens mais vendidos nos nossos grupos, encontrados no Mercado Livre e na Amazon. Confira os destaques e veja quais produtos chamaram a atenção dos nossos participantes. Produtos mais vendidos da Amazon Produtos...
Brazil
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Mega Promo LATAM: passagens internacionais a partir de R$ 427
A Mega Promo da LATAM chegou com oportunidades para quem sonha em fazer uma viagem para fora do país. Nesta seleção, reunimos passagens de ida para destinos internacionais a partir de R$ 427. Confira as opções disponíveis e veja se chegou a hora de tirar aquela viagem do papel. Mega...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis no Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 150
Quem busca conhecer novos destinos no Nordeste pode aproveitar esta seleção para economizar na hospedagem. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 150 em diferentes cidades da região, com opções para diversos perfis de viajantes. Confira as ofertas. Hotéis em Aracaju, Natal, Maceió e João Pessoa Confira na sequência...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Veja como economizar com pontos Esfera na baixa temporada internacional
Viajar fora dos períodos de maior procura pode significar tarifas mais baixas, maior disponibilidade e boas oportunidades para utilizar pontos. De passagens para a Europa a hotéis e aluguel de carros, veja como usar pontos Esfera na baixa temporada para reduzir os custos de uma viagem internacional. Pontos Esfera para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
RIOgaleão é o primeiro aeroporto da América Latina autorizado a receber novo Boeing 777-9
O RIOgaleão recebeu autorização da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) para operar o novo Boeing 777-9, tornando-se o primeiro aeroporto da América Latina a obter a liberação para esse modelo de aeronave. O processo teve início em 2024 e foi oficializado no começo de agosto por meio da Portaria...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 28 de agosto de 2026
A sexta-feira chegou, e o Radar PPV já está atualizado com as principais oportunidades do dia. Reunimos promoções de pontos e milhas, além de ofertas que podem fazer a diferença no planejamento da sua próxima viagem. Confira os destaques e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai acabar! Compre pontos Livelo com 54% OFF e ganhe 20% de bônus com cartão Elo
Essas são as últimas horas para participar da oferta da Livelo para clientes selecionados. Nesta campanha, se você for selecionado, consegue 54% de desconto na compra de pontos. Além disso, pagando com cartão Elo, você garante 20% de bônus. Confira os detalhes a seguir! Compre pontos Livelo com 54% OFF...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimos dias! Assine o Sam’s Club com 30% de desconto e ganhe até 4.500 pontos KMV
Últimos dias para aproveitar! O Sam’s Club está oferecendo 30% de desconto na assinatura dos planos Club e Plus, além de permitir que novos assinantes ganhem 3.500 pontos KMV. A promoção também inclui a possibilidade de adicionar uma pessoa gratuitamente à assinatura e garantir mais 1.000 pontos KMV. Confira as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul transporta 2,65 milhões de passageiros em julho
A Azul transportou 2,65 milhões de passageiros em julho de 2026, considerando suas operações domésticas e internacionais, segundo dados da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac). No mês, a companhia disponibilizou mais de 3,28 milhões de assentos. No acumulado entre janeiro e julho, foram 17,65 milhões de passageiros transportados, enquanto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens internacionais a partir de 12.552 milhas
Está pensando em fazer uma viagem internacional? A sua grande oportunidade acabou de chegar com a Mega Promo do LATAM Pass! Nesta seleção de hoje, reunimos trechos internacionais a partir de 12.552 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e arrume suas malas. Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para...
Brazil
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Qantas antecipa data para aposentar seus Airbus A380
A Qantas decidiu antecipar a depedida de um dos aviões mais emblemáticos de sua frota: a companhia pretende iniciar, em abril de 2028, a retirada gradual dos Airbus A380, substituindo os gigantes de quatro motores por aeronaves mais novas e eficientes, como os Airbus A350 e os Boeing 787. A380...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sextou com cupons do Mercado Livre, Magalu e Amazon
A sexta-feira chegou e também chegaram as oportunidades para economizar nas compras online. Nossa equipe de promoções reuniu cupons ativos do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, com descontos em diferentes categorias. Confira as condições e aproveite enquanto os códigos estiverem disponíveis. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
SWISS terá novo lounge em Zurique
A SWISS vai abrir uma nova sala VIP no Aeroporto de Zurique no início de 2027, mas o projeto vai além de uma nova estrutura dentro do terminal. Os lounges Business e Senator ficarão em um prédio próprio, criado para atender os passageiros durante a longa reforma do Dock A....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Nordeste a partir de 2.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas
Quer conhecer o Nordeste brasileiro? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu diversas opções de emissões no Azul Fidelidade, com trechos a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas para diferentes destinos da região. Passagens para o Nordeste com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Cartões GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil com primeira anuidade grátis
A campanha que oferece até 12 meses de isenção de anuidade para os cartões GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil continua disponível até 30 de setembro de 2026. Para quem está considerando solicitar um dos cartões da parceria entre Smiles e Banco do Brasil, esta pode ser uma oportunidade interessante, principalmente...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 150 ou 3.391 milhas
Aproveite a Mega Promo do LATAM Pass e garanta sua passagem com desconto! No artigo de hoje, reunimos trechos nacionais a partir de R$ 150 ou 3.391 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e arrume suas malas. Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air Europa muda experiência em voos de longa distância com novos serviços e amenities
A Air Europa está ampliando as mudanças em seu programa Air Europa ON, lançado em abril com a proposta de rever diferentes etapas da experiência do passageiro. Entre as novidades que já começaram a aparecer nos voos de longa distância estão novos kits de amenities na classe executiva, uma opção...
Miles To Memories
I’m Flying Blue Platinum – Here’s How Extra Award Availability Actually Looks
Flying Blue Platinum award availability is apparently wider at this level. Today, I compare it to what's possible with zero status.
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Credit Card Review: Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
American Express issues three personal Hilton Honors cards, each aimed at a different type of traveler. On the no-annual-fee end, there’s the Hilton Honors American Express Card, a solid starter…

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Noisy Musical Dripping Shower in Hotel Room. With Short Raw Video.
Design can enhance functionality aesthetically for the improvement of an experience; but sometimes when design takes priority over functionality, the results may not be the most efficient or effective — such as with a noisy musical dripping shower in a hotel room of which a short raw video was taken...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Fixes A Bizarre Upgrade Glitch—You Keep The Seat, It Keeps Your Money
American Airlines has fixed a strange systems problem that stripped away a paid upgrade when a customer later used a systemwide upgrade elsewhere on the same itinerary. The passenger now keeps the upgraded seat—but American also keeps the payment.
One Mile at a Time
Highest-Ever Chase Ink Business Cash Bonus: Earn 100K Bonus Points
The Ink Business Cash Credit Cardis part ofthe Chase Ink Business card portfolio, and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there.
Miles To Memories
inKind Doubles Referral Bonus, Earn $50 For Every Invite
inKind is one of my favorite apps for savings at bars, restaurants and cafés. New York City has plenty of options, as do many other major cities.
View from the Wing
Bilt’s Authorized User Strategy Doubles Transfer Bonus Caps And 3X Spending—Here’s How My Wife And I Use It
Bilt lets adult authorized users receive points and Bilt Cash in their own accounts. I’m using that feature so my wife and I each get five Points Accelerators and separate Rent Day transfer bonus caps—then adding reciprocal Palladium and Obsidian cards.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Bolsters Maintenance Workforce to Combat Broken Seats, Wonky Tray Tables And Defective In-Flight Entertainment Systems
American Airlines has hired more than 60 additional maintenance technicians to finally get to grips with what the carrier’s frequent flyers, pilots, and flight attendants know all too well… the upkeep of its airplane cabins hasn’t been a big enough priority for far too long, with broken seats, wonky tray...
One Mile at a Time
Is American Really Losing $1 Billion A Year At Chicago O’Hare? Here’s What The Data Shows
Currently, Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is probably the most fiercely competitive airport in the country. Both American and United have hubs there -- United has gained a huge advantage in recent years, though American is now trying to win back some of the market share it has lost.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets Perform Stunning Flyover of DHL Stadium in Cape Town, But Were the Planes Dangerously Low?
Two specially branded Airlink Embraer E-Jets performed a stunning low-altitude flyover of the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday just before kick-off between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks as part of a new rugby tour called ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.’ The flyover was...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th August)
It’s still Saturday… is it? To paraphrase Ford Prefect from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: “Time is an illusion, Time zones, doubly so”. Hello from Tokyo. Its… I’ve lost track of the time, but it looks like Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class...
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
Live and Let’s Fly
One Final Lufthansa A340-600 Flight…And An Excellent Business Class Experience
My “final” Lufthansa A340-600 flight from Frankfurt to Washington in business class greatly exceeded my expectations thanks to the excellent service and superb new “Project FOX” soft product onboard. Lufthansa A340-600 Business Class – My First Impressions My “long way home” was all about this flight…one final flight on the...
Point Me to the Plane
Lisbon, Portugal: A City of Must-Try Pastries
Lisbon is a celebration of pastry. And these are the best pastries in Lisbon Portugal to sample.
Your Mileage May Vary
The AMEX Platinum Car Rental Benefit That Saved Me $70
If I had to describe my relationship with the American Express Platinum card, “it’s complicated” would be an understatement. For all its standout features—like unequaled lounge access and its collection…
Miles To Memories
Citi Is Eliminating Benefits For Some Grandfathered Cardholders
Citi is ending several temporary Barclays-era benefits on converted AAdvantage cards beginning October 25, including Wi-Fi credits, bonus categories and companion certificates.
TravelUpdate
Is former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce’s book, “Riding the Jet Stream” worth buying?
Alan Joyce. Two words that will usually get an opinion pretty quickly from an Australian person. The former…
One Mile at a Time
Upcoming Marriott Bonvoy Promotion Leaked, And It’s Not Very Exciting
The major hotel groups don't have global loyalty program promotions nearly as often as they used to, and when they do, they're typically not actually much to get excited about.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Admits It Has Too Many Broken Seats And Too Much Duct Tape—Airdrops 60+ Technicians Into 6 Airports
American Airlines is launching OneCabin on September 14, adding more than 60 technicians and dedicated repair teams at six hubs. The overdue program targets broken seats, failed entertainment systems, cabin appearance and duct-tape repairs.
The Bulkhead Seat
United CEO Scott Kirby Reflects on 10 Years Since Being Fired From American Airlines
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is celebrating a decade with the carrier and using…
One Mile at a Time
American Invests In Improving Aircraft Cabin Maintenance & Cleanliness
American Airlines has been making a lot of improvements as of late. Or at a minimum, the airline has been making a lot of positive announcements, though it'll take years for the airline to fully see them through.
View from the Wing
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants Fight To Keep Their Private Records Out Of Google’s $10 Million AI Deal
Spirit’s archive includes payroll, tax, training, disciplinary and medical-leave records alongside 500 million Teams items. The union probably cannot stop the bankruptcy sale, but it has a strong chance of forcing employee-specific safeguards before Google receives anything.
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines CEO Wants Delta In The Same League As Singapore Airlines And Emirates
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian wants his carrier mentioned alongside the world’s best airlines, including Singapore Airlines and the leading carriers of Asia and the Middle East. What makes that especially interesting is that United CEO Scott Kirby said something remarkably similar to me in Denver just hours apart....
One Mile at a Time
Dolly Parton International: Nashville’s Airport May Get A New Name, And I’m All For It
Country superstar Dolly Parton tragically passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. She's an absolute legend who was widely loved, and she had a huge impact on the country music scene, and beyond that, dedicated so much time and money to helping others. There's now a...
Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Visa Gift Cards & Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
A reminder that the Staples Visa gift card deal is ending tonight. Grab those fee free bonus points while you can.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Tells Flight Attendants: Be Resilient And De-Escalate, This Banner Explains Why Service Still Lags
This training banner captures American’s HR-first approach: it names traits employees should supply, while the airline still lacks a reward-backed performance system and a CEO-led mission that turns better cabins into better service.