Economy Class & Beyond
Southwest Airlines continues to morph into just another airline… with the addition of a Lounge Network
Southwest Airlines is continuing to change – and is adding lounges to its network. Four lounges have been announced in the first wave. These are: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport Nashville International Airport The airline has at least seven more in...
Frequent Miler
Visiting New York City without breaking the bank | Coffee Break Ep121 | 9-2-26
New York is an expensive city. Today, we’ll talk about tips to make it more affordable using points, credit card benefits, and smart stacking. Visiting New York City without breaking the bank Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...
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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,...
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…
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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…
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,...
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…
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.
Your Mileage May Vary
We Finally Booked Allegiant. Then Exactly What We Feared Happened
In one of the most improbable travel developments imaginable in our household, my wife Sharon and I booked a flight on Allegiant. That might not sound particularly remarkable, but Allegiant…
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 2 de setembro de 2026
O Radar PPV desta quarta-feira está recheado de novas oportunidades para quem gosta de acompanhar promoções de pontos, milhas e viagens. Nossa equipe reuniu os principais destaques encontrados ao longo do dia para facilitar sua busca pelas ofertas que realmente merecem atenção. Confira a seleção completa e aproveite as oportunidades...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard
Pensando em participar da promoção? O LATAM Pass segue com sua oferta de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard, oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. LATAM Pass e Itaú + Credicard Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mais de 400 alertas mensais: conheça o Grupo de Emissões PPV
Quem busca os melhores resgates com milhas sabe que boas oportunidades podem surgir a qualquer momento. Pensando nisso, o grupo de emissões do PPV monitora as principais oportunidades e envia mais de 400 alertas mensais de passagens nacionais e internacionais direto para o seu celular. Confira como funciona e veja...
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2026年9月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）      Hilton Aspire  年会費：550ドル 普段のボーナス：150,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：175,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で6,000ドル 陸の一言： 日本に帰国した人、日本でHiltonに泊まる人にとってはより使いやすい💳になりました。なのでHiltonポイント、Aspire作るのは日本で使うのが目的！という人は迷わず作りましょう。 ずっとキープする価値のある数少ない年会費高額のクレジットカードです。本帰国する人達が持っている💳の中にこのAspireが含まれているケースが多いです。理由は確実に年会費以上回収できるからです。 Hilton Aspireの魅力↓ 入会ボーナス👍 世界中どこでも使える無料宿泊券 持ってるだけでトップステータスDiamond...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Emissões nacionais a partir de 4 mil milhas LATAM Pass
No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu emissões nacionais no LATAM Pass, com passagens a partir de 4 mil milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos brasileiros. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade! Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
SAS conclui instalação do Starlink em toda a frota de Airbus A320neo
A SAS concluiu a instalação do Starlink em toda a sua frota de Airbus A320neo, levando internet de alta velocidade via satélite para 81 aeronaves. O projeto, iniciado em março de 2026, foi finalizado em apenas seis meses e faz do A320neo o primeiro modelo da frota da companhia a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Economize nas compras online: cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
Setembro acabou de começar, e já temos novas oportunidades para quem quer economizar nas compras online. Nossa equipe reuniu cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu que podem ajudar a reduzir o valor do seu pedido. Confira os descontos disponíveis, veja as regras e aproveite as ofertas. Cupons do Mercado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines estreia Boeing 777-300ER com nova Flagship Suite que voará para São Paulo
A American Airlines colocou em operação seu primeiro Boeing 777-300ER com uma nova configuração premium, que inclui 70 suítes Flagship Suite com portas de privacidade, 44 assentos remium Economy e 30 lugares Main Cabin Extra. A aeronave fará parte da operação de longo curso da companhia e São Paulo está...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Calgary para Los Angeles voando com a United
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 Calgary para Los Angeles via Denver, para três passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a United, utilizando milhas do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Lula defende mudança nas regras para transferência de passagens aéreas
O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defendeu mudanças nas atuais regras para transferência de passagens aéreas. A declaração aconteceu durante uma cerimônia no Palácio do Planalto, na qual o presidente assinou decretos que modificam normas para a comercialização de ingressos de eventos e para o acesso à água potável...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis com piscina em São Paulo: diárias a partir de R$ 312
Que tal aproveitar os próximos dias de descanso em um hotel com piscina? Nesta seleção, reunimos hotéis em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 312, oferecendo alternativas para quem busca conforto, lazer e bons preços. Veja as opções disponíveis e escolha a hospedagem ideal para sua próxima viagem....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Revolut reativa bônus de 3.000 RevPoints por tempo limitado! Veja como aproveitar
Está de volta! A Revolut retomou a campanha em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar para dar de presente 3.000 RevPoints ao atingir apenas R$ 150 em gastos no cartão Revolut. O gasto exigido é consideravelmente baixo, e representa mais de 100 pontos por dólar gasto, uma pontuação bastante agressiva....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Destinos internacionais a partir de 35.500 milhas Smiles
Pensando em tirar aquela viagem internacional do papel? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu novas oportunidades de emissão na Smiles, com passagens a partir de 35.500 milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos fora do Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Santos Dumont poderá ganhar novo hotel dentro do aeroporto
O hotel no Santos Dumont está mais próximo de sair do papel. Depois do anúncio de um novo empreendimento com 232 quartos no Galeão, o Aeroporto Santos Dumont também caminha para ganhar uma unidade hoteleira. O Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos (MPor) autorizou recentemente a Infraero, responsável pelo aeroporto, a...
Germany
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Flying Blue Promo Awards September 2026
Die Flying Blue Promo Awards … Es gibt wieder einen neuen Durchgang der Flying Blue Promo Awards. Buchungszeitraum:…
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Ofertas de Vueling: promociones activas y cuándo salen las mejores
La página que actualizo con cada promoción de Vueling: la oferta activa, qué incluye de verdad el precio "desde", qué añadir al billete sin que se dispare y cuándo suelen salir las campañas fuertes.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o Clube Smiles e ganhe até 30 mil milhas bônus em novas assinaturas
Corre que ainda dá tempo! A Smiles segue com sua campanha de adesão até ás 16h de hoje, em que está oferecendo até 30 mil milhas bônus para clientes que realizarem uma nova assinatura do clube. Confira as condições da campanha e veja como aproveitar! Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
TAP fecha primeiro semestre no vermelho, com prejuízo de € 99,2 milhões
A TAP Air Portugal terminou o primeiro semestre de 2026 em uma situação financeira mais difícil do que a registrada no mesmo período do ano passado: a companhia acumulou prejuízo líquido de € 99,2 milhões, aproximadamente 42% acima dos € 70,0 milhões registrados no primeiro semestre de 2025. O resultado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje para Fortaleza a partir de 5.200 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Fortaleza está nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu boas oportunidades de emissão no Azul Fidelidade para conhecer a capital cearense, com passagens a partir de 5.200 pontos + taxas, saindo de diferentes cidades brasileiras. Confira os trechos disponíveis! Passagens para Fortaleza...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Pass e Marriott Bonvoy oferecem 700 milhas bônus para novos membros
Quem ainda não possui uma conta no Marriott Bonvoy tem uma oportunidade para começar a acumular milhas no LATAM Pass. Os dois programas lançaram uma campanha que oferece 700 Milhas LATAM Pass bônus para novos associados elegíveis que realizarem o cadastro no Marriott Bonvoy e escolherem as milhas da companhia...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Smiles Argentina: cómo funciona y a qué precio comprar millas
Cómo funciona Smiles Argentina, para qué sirven sus millas y cuánto conviene pagar por ellas. Analizo Viaje Fácil, Club Smiles, Smiles & Money, canjes recientes y las principales ventajas y desventajas del programa.
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...
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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...
Frequent Miler
Caesars Chase Offer: 10% back on up to $500 spend
There is a new Chase Offer for Caesars properties in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe, which can save 10% on up to $500 of total spend (or a maximum back of $50). Caesars also has an Amex Offer for 20% off either $200 or $400, as well as a...
View from the Wing
How Much Do Airlines Really Pay For Planes? A $397 Million Boeing 787 May Cost Just $170 Million
Airlines almost never pay the sticker prices reported when they order Boeing and Airbus jets. Public numbers can make a 787-10 look like a nearly $400 million aircraft, while the real negotiated price may be closer to $170 million — because aircraft orders work more like car deals, with inflated...

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Frequent Miler
Some Wyndham cardholders can upgrade online to new Wyndham card versions
When Wyndham refreshed its credit card lineup a few months ago, Barclays confirmed that existing cardholders would retain their existing card’s benefits, rather than automatically being changed to the refreshed version of their card. As part of that confirmation, Barclays also advised that in time it would be possible for...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $1,000 or 100,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
Your Mileage May Vary
He Needed Help From Delta. When Nobody Showed Up, He Took Matters Into His Own Hands
A traveler at LAX needed help from Delta, but the gate desk was completely unstaffed. After waiting, he decided to try something a little different. Flying can be frustrating. Ticket…
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% off economy, premium economy, & business from many North American cities
It’s the start of a new month which means that a fresh batch of Flying Blue Promo Rewards launched yesterday. It’s a particularly good batch this month as there are many North American cities included on the list and, if you can position to Mexico City, you might find plentiful...
One Mile at a Time
An Honest Conversation About Blog Monetization, Making Money Online
After 18 years of blogging, I want to honestly explain how online monetization has changed, and why OMAAT is evolving how it uses ads, rewards, and sponsorships.
The Bulkhead Seat
Crowne Plaza Opens New Flagship Hotel in New York’s Times Square
Crowne Plaza by IHG has opened its new flagship hotel in the Americas with…
Miles To Memories
United Mobile App Lets Customers Join Standby for Earlier Flights and Finds Seats During Disruptions
United has announced a new mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as €13.00 Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €13.00 per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Thursday, October 1, 2026 and Sunday, January 31, 2027. No promotion code is required... ...but you must...
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Introduces The Best Lap Infant Award Policy In The Industry
Atmos Rewards now lets you add a lap infant to international award tickets for just taxes and fees — the most generous policy in the industry.
Frequent Miler
Rakuten offering up to $350 / 35,000 Bilt points on select Bank of America credit cards
Update 9/2/26: Rakuten is now offering $350/35,000 points for the Bank of America® Travel Rewards Credit Card, in addition to the card’s standard welcome offer. That’s the highest Rakuten bonus we’ve ever seen on the card. ~~~ Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applicants were approved for select...
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Metal Credit Cards Are Old News—Now Banks Are Making Cards Light Up When You Pay
Austria’s Erste Bank has launched a youth debit card that illuminates at checkout, joining Revolut and several European experiments. U.S. Bank tested the same idea four years ago—and ran out of cards.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
South African Authorities Say They Have Downloaded Flight Data Recorders of Planes Involved in ‘Dangerously Low’ Stadium Fly Past
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that investigators have downloaded the flight data recorders of the two Airline Embraer E-Jet airplanes that were involved in what has been described as a ‘dangerously low’ flyover of the DHL Stadium in Cape Town last Saturday to mark the start of...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: Receive up to a 70% bonus when buying Virgin Points (September 2 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is the return of a buy Virgin points bonus of up to 70% from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Credit Card Travel Portal Is Best for Your Hotel Stay?
Having a credit card that offers an annual hotel credit sounds simple enough. Book a hotel through the card’s travel portal, use the credit and save some money. But what…
{Tech} for Travel
L’Atitude 52°N Smart Glasses Add an AI Tour Guide
Built for travellers, L’Atitude 52°N smart glasses add Goya AI, live translation, open-ear audio and hands-free 1080p POV video capture in two styles. The post L’Atitude 52°N Smart Glasses Add an AI Tour Guide appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Miles To Memories
IHG Premier Business Card Anniversary Free Night Increasing to 50K Points
Chase is improving the IHG Premier Business Card’s anniversary free night in 2027, raising its value from 40,000 to 50,000 points.
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines’ retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER enters service (70 Business Class seats and no First Class)
Today, 2 September 2026, American Airlines put its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER into commercial service, and the headline number is a big one. There are now 70 Business Class seats on this aircraft, which is the biggest Business Class cabin American Airlines has ever flown.
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A Man Follows Her To Her Room At Tennessee Best Western. Then The Security Footage Reveals Something Terrifying: ‘Large Object In His Pocket’
“They’re saying, ‘Hey, you in there? We know you’re in there. Come out.'"
Frequent Miler
Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences Chase Offer: Get 8% back on up to $125 spend
There’s a return of a card-linked spending offer for Viator available on targeted cards. It’s a Chase Offer giving 8% back on up to $125 spend and it’s also valid for TripAdvisor Experiences bookings. The Deal Get 8% back as a statement credit for Viator and TripAdvisor Experiences bookings with...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Confirms The Four Cities That Will Get Its First-Ever Premium Airport Lounges… Where Will They Be And How to Get Access
While we have known for some time that Southwest Airlines planned to open its first network of premium airport lounges for the first time in its history, the exact details of where these lounges would be located and who would be eligible to visit one have been kept under tight...
The Alviator
Review: ANA Lounge, Haneda T2 (HND)
A review of ANA's flagship business class lounge at Haneda T2, which the airline uses for flights to most flagship destinations.
From The Tray Table
Inside American’s retrofitted Boeing 777 with 70 Flagship Suites
American Airlines is replacing Flagship First with a sea of business-class seats across its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The…
Miles To Memories
Rove Adds Copa Airlines ConnectMiles as 1:1 Transfer Partner, Plus 40% Transfer Bonus
Rove members can now convert Rove Miles into ConnectMiles at a 1:1 ratio, unlocking additional award travel options throughout North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and the broader Star Alliance network.
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Alaska Airlines Global Getaways (long-haul awards from 20,000 points + taxes)
Alaska Airlines has launched its latest edition of Global Getaways, the Atmos Rewards promotion that discounts Economy Class awards to a rotating set of international destinations by up to 50%. There are six destinations this time around, all in Economy Class (as usual), with one-way redemptions starting from 20,000 points. The...