Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways rolls past 150 Starlink installs, with its first Boeing 787-9 fittted
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft globally, as the airline continues its aggressive rollout of the connectivity solution. The carrier has also completed the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, bringing the total number of its Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft...
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Review: Inka Rail Voyager Train to Machu Picchu
Background To start our Machu Picchu journey, we booked an Inka Rail Voyager train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas…
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Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew Air France A350 Business Class. It’s The Best In Europe
Let me start with my conclusion: Air France business class on the Airbus A350 is the best in Europe and one of the best in the world. In terms of seat, service, food, drink, bedding, and Starlink Wi-Fi, I could not have had a more perfect flight. Air France A350...
Live and Let’s Fly
“Not Allowed!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Snatches Wife’s Business Class Food From Husband, Throws It Away
An American Airlines passenger says a flight attendant confiscated his wife’s unwanted business class bread roll and dessert rather than allow him to eat them in economy. There may well be a policy against bringing premium cabin service items across the curtain, but the way this was handled sounds like...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa A380 Smashes Into Runway Approach Lights at Munich — Second Incident on Same Runway in Days
What to Know A Lufthansa A380 carrying 351 passengers struck runway approach lights while landing short of the threshold at Munich Airport, just days after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 suffered a similar collision on the same runway. In This Article Why landing short of the threshold isn’t the same...
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Air France Served This Surprisingly Elegant Business Class Meal On A 250-Mile Flight
Air France managed to serve a rather elegant little Business Class meal on a flight of just 250 miles between Basel and Paris, and while it certainly wasn’t a feast, I thought it was very well done. Meal Of The Week: Air France Business Class From Basel To Paris My...
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Starts Selling Miles: I’m More Excited Than I Should Be!!
Folks, Starlux Airlines’ COSMILE frequent flyer program has finally gotten into the business of selling miles to consumers. Objectively it’s a pretty awful deal, as the airline is charging an astronomical four cents per mile (we’ll see if there are promotions in the future).
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“Give Us More Crew or Cut Service”: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Escalate 787 Staffing Dispute
What to Know Flight attendants working Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, saying management broke its own agreement by loading up the Main Cabin with new products after the union had signed off on the service flow. In This Article What the union agreed...
View from the Wing
Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue Keeps Its Cheapest Awards, Strips Benefits Unless You Spend More Miles
Air France KLM Flying Blue is adding Light, Standard and Flex fare families to award redemption September 8. Base-level pricing and availability stay the same, but non-elites face a choice of fewer benefits or more miles.
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Titanium Elite status has become a lot more useful (but not on Marriott stays!)
For most of the time that Marriott Bonvoy has existed, the case for Titanium Elite status has surrounded the benefits that the status offers when you're staying at Marriott properties, but as Marriott has increasingly sacrificed caring for Bonvoy members in favor of keeping hotel owners happy, justifying a push...
Your Mileage May Vary
Man Set Up Camera In His Hotel Room; Caught Employee In The Act
When we write about suspicion of theft in lodging situations, it’s usually in Airbnbs. Originally with little to no oversight, some Airbnb owners have set up hidden cameras in their…
View from the Wing
Ascott Hotels Will Have 1,000 Properties, Top-Tier Status Matches And Free Preview Stays
Ascott has more than 1,000 operating and pipeline properties, yet it barely registers with many U.S. travelers. Its published status match can confer top-tier Platinum for a year, unlocking unusual perks including 24-hour stays, regional breakfast, airport transfers and invitations to preview new hotels for free.
Miles To Memories
Last Chance To Get Thrifty Traveler Premium 30% Off!
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International Stories
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Aerolíneas que te pagan el hotel durante una escala: stopovers y alojamiento gratis
¿Tienes una escala larga? Estas aerolíneas pueden ofrecerte hotel gratis, comidas y traslados. Comparo los requisitos, las horas mínimas de conexión y qué sucede si viajas con un billete emitido con millas.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM confirma vazamento de dados de clientes do LATAM Pass; veja o que foi exposto
A LATAM confirmou um incidente de segurança que permitiu o vazamento de dados de uma parcela de clientes do LATAM Pass. A companhia identificou o problema em 29 de julho de 2026 e informou o caso nesta semana, após concluir uma análise técnica para determinar quais informações haviam sido acessadas....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens para os Estados Unidos a partir de 47.500 milhas Smiles + taxas
Planejando sua viagem para conhecer os Estados Unidos? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos opções de emissões na Smiles, com passagens a partir de 47.500 milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos. Abaixo, confira as disponibilidades e resgate seu voo. Passagens para Estados Unidos com milhas Smiles Atenção: A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul amplia serviço de bordo com novos snacks da Marilan
A Azul iniciou uma nova parceria para o serviço de bordo e passou a oferecer dois produtos do Grupo Marilan em voos nacionais selecionados. Desde o início de agosto, os passageiros podem encontrar o Mini Maizena Marilan, de 10 gramas, e o Pit Stop sabor Pão na Chapa, de 22,8...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
WestJet conclui reforma de aviões com novo padrão de cabine e Wi-Fi grátis
A WestJet concluiu a renovação de cabine das últimas aeronaves de sua frota que ainda operavam com configuração exclusivamente econômica, encerrando uma etapa importante do processo de padronização dos aviões incorporados após as operações da Swoop e da Sunwing. Novas cabines As aeronaves da WestJet passaram a contar com uma...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Viagens oferece até 20% de desconto em pacotes, hotéis e locação de carros com pontos
A Azul Viagens acaba de liberar dois novos cupons de desconto! Desta vez, é possível garantir pacote, hotéis e locação de carros com até 20% de desconto nas reservas com pontos Azul Fidelidade. Abaixo, veja os detalhes e aproveite. Desconto em pacotes na Azul Viagens O desconto está estruturado da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre lançou um novo cupom de desconto de até R$ 200
Sua quinta-feira pode começar do jeito certo! Economize com o Mercado Livre. Nesta manhã, foi disponibilizado o cupom MELITEC com até R$ 200 de desconto em produtos selecionados na área da tecnologia. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite enquanto o cupom estiver disponível. Cupom Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade e Livelo: gere o milheiro a partir de R$ 12,16 usando pontos + dinheiro
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova promoção de transferência bonificada em parceria com a Livelo. Neste artigo, vamos mostrar como é possível gerar o milheiro Livelo a partir de R$ 26,75 usando a opção pontos + dinheiro, o que significa um milheiro Azul a partir de R$ 12,16. Promoção Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
17 anos do Azul Fidelidade! Transfira pontos da Livelo e receba até 120% de bônus
Perdeu o prazo da última oferta? O Azul Fidelidade trouxe de volta sua promoção em parceria com a Livelo, em que é possível receber até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, novos clientes recebem 3.500 pontos extras na 1ª transferência. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Livelo Para esta...
Germany
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BIS ENDE AUGUST! GHA Discovery Titanium Status für 150 USD kaufen!
Einen GHA Discovery Titanium Status holen … GHA Discovery hat für Ewigkeiten einen sehr guten Status Match laufen…
Germany
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Flughafen Stuttgart bietet jetzt eine Lounge für Priority Pass-Mitglieder
Lange Zeit bot der Flughafen Stuttgart (STR) kein Lounge-Angebot für Priority-Pass-Mitglieder, doch das ändert sich nun, denn ab…
Germany
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Flying Blue führt bei Meileneinlösungen Light / Standard / Flex Tarife ein
Flying Blue entwertet Meileneinlösungen … Für Buchungen ab 08.09. gibt es bei Flying Blue leider nicht so gute…
Germany
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Flying Blue führt Business Light-Tarif für Prämienflüge ohne Lounge-Zugang ein
Flying Blue hat einen neuen „Light“-Tarif für Prämienflüge angekündigt, was für die meisten Passagiere leider eine deutliche Verschlechterung…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 19 de agosto de 2026
Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que merecem atenção. Para encerrar o dia bem informado, confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens na Smiles a partir de 11.900 milhas + taxas
Para fechar o dia, nossa equipe reuniu opções de passagens nacionais e internacionais na Smiles a partir de 11.900 milhas + taxas para viajar nos próximos meses. Abaixo, confira a edição do alerta de passagens PPV desta quarta-feira. Passagens com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupo PPV: fique por dentro das melhores oportunidades de emissões
Encontrar uma boa emissão com milhas pode exigir bastante pesquisa e acompanhamento. Para facilitar esse processo, o grupo de emissões do PPV envia mais de 400 alertas por mês com oportunidades de passagens nacionais e internacionais direto para o seu celular. Uma maneira prática de descobrir bons resgates e viajar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! LATAM Pass tem passagens nacionais a partir de 4.337 milhas + taxas
As oportunidades para viajar gastando menos milhas continuam aparecendo. A seleção desta quarta-feira conta com passagens nacionais a partir de 4.337 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, opções para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Korean Air aumenta voos entre Lisboa e Seul para quatro frequências semanais
A Korean Air vai ampliar a oferta de voos entre Lisboa e Seul a partir de 21 de setembro de 2026. A rota passará de três para quatro frequências semanais, com a inclusão de uma operação às segundas-feiras. O novo voo se junta às frequências que já são realizadas às...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Calgary para Vancouver voando em classe executiva
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 Vancouver, para três passageiros, em classe executiva, voando com a Air Canada, utilizando milhas do programa Smiles....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air Europa lança nova rota para a Alemanha
A Air Europa vai ampliar sua presença na Alemanha com uma nova ligação entre Madrid e Düsseldorf. A rota começa em 30 de novembro de 2026, com dois voos diários em cada sentido, e acrescentará mais de 270 mil assentos por ano à oferta entre as duas cidades. Voos entre...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre, Magalu e Amazon: cupons ativos desta quarta-feira
A segunda-feira chegou, e a sua oportunidade de economizar chegou junto. Nossa equipe de promoções está sempre de olho nas principais oportunidades e reuniu cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu que estão ativos. Confira as regras e aproveite as ofertas enquanto houver disponibilidade. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Lufthansa faz primeiro voo com Starlink e prepara expansão para 850 aeronaves
A Lufthansa começou a testar oficialmente uma nova geração de conectividade a bordo. Nesta quarta-feira, 19 de agosto de 2026, um Airbus A320neo da companhia realizou o primeiro voo equipado com Starlink, levando passageiros de Frankfurt a Roma com acesso à internet de alta velocidade durante a viagem. Voo de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 50.000 milhas na hora
A Smiles lançou uma nova oferta de assinatura do clube, oferecendo aos novos assinantes a possibilidade de garantir até 50.000 milhas na hora. Além disso, você ganha 1 cupom de 10% OFF para voar com a GOL. A campanha é válida até as 21h do dia 21 de agosto e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ezeiza inaugura primeira sala VIP doméstica! Conheça mais das salas VIP do aeroporto
A AMAE inaugurou sua primeira sala VIP no embarque doméstico do Aeroporto de Ezeiza, em Buenos Aires. O espaço atende passageiros que viajam dentro da Argentina e amplia a estrutura de lounges do principal aeroporto internacional do país. Aproveitamentos a deixa e também buscamos trazer para você o guia completo...
View from the Wing
Try American’s New A321XLR Business Class Suites On A Short Flight For Just $248
American’s new Airbus A321XLR is scheduled to fly a daily Boston–Philadelphia roundtrip this winter, creating a cheap way to try the airline’s new lie-flat business class suites on a 280-mile hop. Business class fares are showing from about $248 on some dates, while premium economy seats may be selectable as...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Last Chance: Save 30% on Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deal Alerts
To celebrate National Cheap Flight Day, this is your last chance to save a significant amount of money on airfares throughout the year with a 30 percent discount on either Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alerts or with the Thrifty Traveler Premium+ bundle with hotel alerts when you subscribe to...

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Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 601: Solving the Mystery
With all their talk about Columbo, is it safe to assume Stephan and Fozz are working to solve a mystery? Or was it a different Colombo in play??
One Mile at a Time
Review: Air India Maharaja Business Lounge Delhi Airport (DEL)
During my Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I had a very long layover at Delhi Airport (DEL), prior to my Air India 777 first class flight. This allowed me to check out several lounges, including the new Air India Maharaja Lounge, which opened in early 2026.
Traveling For Miles
Review: British Airways Lounge Rome Fiumicino (Terminal 3)
A review of the British Airways lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) taking in the amenities, the seating and the food and drinks that the lounge offers.
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Woman Walks By Room 1265 On Carnival Breeze. Then She Sees The Red Tape On The Door: ‘What Happened Here?’
"Sealed evidence do not tamper."
The Bulkhead Seat
BermudAir Launches First Nonstop Flights Between Newark and South Caicos
BermudAir is expanding its Caribbean network with the launch of the first-ever nonstop service…
Live and Let’s Fly
Prune Juice Was Served On A Packed Flight With Just Two Lavatories. What Could Go Wrong?
China Southern Airlines allegedly handed out prune juice to more than 100 passengers on a flight with only two lavatories, and what happened next was about as predictable as turbulence over the Rockies. China Southern Serves Prune Juice On Flight, Passengers Race For Two Lavatories Here’s one way to make...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights From Seattle to Athens and Paris
Alaska Airlines is continuing its international expansion from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with the…
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines Expands In Europe, Adds Seattle To Athens & Paris Flights!
Alaska Airlines has just unveiled plans to launch two new routes to Europe in the summer of 2027, as the airline will fly to both Athens, Greece, and Paris, France. This builds on the carrier’s recent expansion, as it tries to turn its main hub airport into a global gateway.
View from the Wing
United Airlines Pilot Leaves Mic Open For 7 Minutes—250 Passengers Hear Him Berate Flight Attendants In Profane Rant
A United Airlines pilot on the 15-hour Cape Town–Washington flight left the PA open, broadcasting a profanity-laced attack on cabin crew. The technical mistake was embarrassing; the cockpit–cabin culture it exposed matters more.
TravelUpdate
Earn 125,000 Bonus Points & $150: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card, you'll earn a welcome bonus of 125,000 points and a $150 statement credit.
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurowings to expand Premium BIZ seating to London, Mallorca and Málaga
Last year Eurowings did something no Lufthansa Group airline has done for some years – launched a Premium seating option at the front of the aircraft on its single-aisle fleet, called Premium BIZ. It was launched as a trial on its Cologne-Dubai route in November 2025. Well, it seems that Eurowings has...
View from the Wing
Dress Nice, Travel Solo, and The Drink Flight Attendants Say Will Get You An Upgrade [Roundup]
Lying that it's your birthday won't help (your real birthday is in the reservation) and ordering a specific drink won't get you updated. But these articles keep getting churned out. Surely the person writing them knows they're stupid? And much more in the roundup.
Traveling For Miles
Flash deal: Earn 10,000 bonus miles with one Flying Blue Economy Class flight (oh the irony!)
On the same day that Flying Blue told members that, for their own good, they would soon be paying more for award travel, it also launched a flash promotion offering US residents the chance to earn 10,000 bonus miles when they take an Economy Class flight across the Atlantic.
One Mile at a Time
Oops: United Airlines Pilot Caught On Hot Mic Cursing Out Flight Attendants
Some passengers on an ultra long haul United Airlines flight from South Africa to the United States got a little more communication from the pilots than they were expecting, as one pilot reportedly transmitted over the PA what ”f**king morons” the flight attendants are. Thanks to PYOK for flagging this.
Live and Let’s Fly
Passenger Tries To Kick Open 737 Emergency Exit, Says He “Felt Like Doing So”
A passenger on a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi allegedly smashed part of an emergency exit, tried to force the door open in flight, and then threatened those who intervened. His explanation to police afterward was almost as disturbing as the incident itself: he apparently said he...
One Mile at a Time
Chase Ink Business Card Rental Car Coverage: How This Benefit Works
There are lots of great business credit cards, but I’d argue that the portfolio of Chase Ink Business credit cards are among the best out there. They have just about everything I look for in credit cards — great welcome offers, big category bonuses, and useful perks.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Pilot Caught On Hot Mic Cursing Out Flight Attendants to Plane Load of Stunned Passengers
A United Airlines pilot was caught on a hot mic cursing out the flight attendants towards the end of a 15-hour flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles – perhaps he was feeling a little tired and emotional towards the end of such a long flight. The incident reportedly happened...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Cabin Crew Complained the Safety Demonstration Was Too Slow… Now It’s Been Sped Up And Crew Can’t Keep Up
Ryanair is famous for its incredibly fast turnarounds, with just 25 minutes scheduled between the time that an aircraft arrives at the gate and when it pushes back from the gate for its next flight. Now, however, cabin crew at Europe’s largest low-cost airline are having to get used to...
Frequent Miler
United’s amazing cardholder award availability
In April, United announced major changes to its loyalty program to incentivize customers to get a United credit or debit card. On paid flights, cardholders now earn 3 miles per dollar more than non-cardholders. On award flights, cardholders get a 10% discount (15% for elite cardholders) and greater access to...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hawiyat Najim Park: Bimmah Sinkhole in Oman
Although not all that difficult, one would think that finding Hawiyat Najim Park — which is the location of the Dabab Sinkhole or Bimmah Sinkhole, located 113 kilometers southeast of Muscat in Dabab Village — would have been much easier than it really was; but a giant sinkhole can hide...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham promo: Earn 2X points at Caesars Rewards properties + 5K bonus points on 3+ night stays
Wyndham Rewards is once again running a promotion to reward you for booking stays at its partner Caesars Rewards properties. This latest promotion gives 2X points on stays, an additional 5,000 bonus points for stays of three or more nights, and purports to also give savings of up to 25%...
Frequent Miler
Best and worst of Alaska’s Atmos Rewards | Coffee Break Ep119 | 8-19-26
With Tim based in Seattle, he’s very familiar with the Alaska Atmos Rewards program. Today he’s joining Greg to talk about some of the pros and cons of the program. Best and worst of Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Polaris® – AMS-ORD
After our time in Italy, we went back home to Chicago O’Hare International Airport…