Frequent Miler
Save 10% when buying $150+ Hotels.com gift cards
Hotels.com is once again giving a 10% instant discount when buying its gift cards at the moment, provided you buy $150 or more. The Deal Save 10% when buying $150+ Hotels.com gift cards. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires October 4, 2026, 11:59 pm EST. Maximum savings of $200...
Live and Let’s Fly
Desperate For A Sauna In Nuuk, I Found One At A Thai Massage Parlor
Gyms and saunas may be in short supply in Nuuk, but I found a sauna at a Thai massage parlor and got my 30-minute sweat in…a rather expensive, but refreshing break in the afternoon. My $39 Sauna Session At A Thai Massage Parlor In Nuuk For years now, I have...
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Why A Doctor Refused To Help During A Mid-Air Emergency On His Flight
When a medical emergency happened during a long-haul flight, the crew asked if there was a doctor onboard. There was. But one doctor who heard the announcement chose not to…
Your Mileage May Vary
People Bring This On Planes & Annoy Everyone. But When Airlines Do It, It’s OK
There are certain things people do on airplanes that can annoy everyone around them. Sometimes it’s intentional. Sometimes the person doing it apparently has NO idea they’re doing anything wrong.…
One Mile at a Time
My PS LAX Experience: Is The Private Terminal Worth The $1,295 Price Tag?
A first look at The Salon at PS LAX, the $1,295 private terminal experience, including its food, drinks, and whether it's actually worth the price.
View from the Wing
Air Canada’s $195 Card Offers A 20-Night Hyatt Globalist Shortcut And Increase Value Of Your Points—Even If You Earn Elsewhere
The refreshed Aeroplan card can discount awards that include partner flights and provide access to Hyatt’s 20-night Globalist challenge. Those benefits don’t require everyday spending—but earning airline status and better Priority Rewards can make putting charges on the card worthwhile.
Eye of the Flyer
The Card Perk I Didn’t Think I’d Use — But It’s Been Amazing
I rolled my eyes when this card benefit debuted. A year later, my wife and I use every dollar for clothes and gifts — and now I wish the credit were higher.
Traveling For Miles
Which airlines fly daytime transatlantic flights from North America? (avoid overnight trips)
You may have noticed that almost all transatlantic flights from North America depart in the afternoon or the evening and land in Europe the next day. This can be useful if you need to get to your destination in time for morning or afternoon meetings, but for a couple of...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Pilot Says Takeoff Isn’t Safe—Air Traffic Controller Threatens To Report Him
American Airlines pilots wanted more space taking off behind a Boeing 757 in Atlanta. The air traffic controller was right that this doesn't appear formally required. The pilot could still refuse takeoff, and is responsible for the safety of the aircraft. The controller appears to have tried to punish...
One Mile at a Time
SWISS First Class Airbus A350 Review: A Double Suite In The Sky!
I fly SWISS' new A350 first class Suite Plus from Zurich to Boston, testing the double suite, dine-on-demand menu, and Wi-Fi to see if it lives up to the hype.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines A350 First Class: A Quirky Product That Exceeded My Expectations
A skeptical review of Starlux Airlines' A350 first class from LAX to Taipei, covering the odd cabin layout, standout service, food, and ground experience.
One Mile at a Time
How Marriott Walked Me To Another Hotel, Then Refused To Honor Its Reservation Guarantee
A Titanium elite recounts being walked from a Sheraton to a pricier Aloft next door, then denied Marriott's ultimate reservation guarantee.
Miles To Memories
5% Categories For 2026 4th Quarter & Quick Activation Links
I share all of the 5% categories for 2026 4th quarter and give you easy access to quick activation links. I hope you're hungry!
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
EES: nove países da Europa adiam implementação completa do novo controle migratório
Nove países da Europa ainda enfrentam dificuldades para implementar integralmente o EES. Segundo a imprensa britânica, a UE teria permitido mais tempo para adaptação diante de falhas técnicas, filas e atrasos nas fronteiras. Países europeus pedem mais tempo para o EES França, Alemanha, Portugal e outros países ainda enfrentam dificuldades...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera oferece até 12 pontos por real em lojas parceiras
Terça-feira com novas oportunidades na Esfera! O programa está com novas ofertas em lojas parceiras que permitem acumular até 12 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Se você já estava de olho em algum produto, vale conferir as pontuações antes de fechar a compra. Veja os principais destaques desta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM amplia voos em 26 rotas domésticas para o verão
A LATAM vai reforçar sua malha doméstica durante o verão 2026/2027. Ao todo, 26 rotas terão aumento de frequência entre dezembro deste ano e fevereiro de 2027, elevando de 384 para 436 o número de voos semanais nessas ligações na comparação entre janeiro de 2026 e janeiro de 2027. Mais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Livelo oferece até 383 mil pontos na adesão ou upgrade do Clube Top
Pensando em assinar ou subir para o Clube Top? A Livelo acabou de liberar duas ofertas: adesão ou upgrade para o Clube Top, que oferece até 383 mil pontos ao longo do ano. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes desta oferta válida apenas hoje, dia 15 de setembro. Adesão do Clube...
Korea
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[두바이 호텔] 리츠칼튼 두바이 DIFC (The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC) – 카사블랑카 가기 전 하루의 휴식
안녕하세요, 승킴입니다. 올해도 어김없이 후기가 줄줄이 밀려있네요… 하나씩 풀어보겠습니다 ㅎㅎ 한줄 요약: 오래되었어도 구관이 명관이다. 2026년 5월, 카사블랑카로 넘어가기 전에 두바이에서 하루 숨을 고르고 갈 겸 리츠칼튼 두바이 DIFC(The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre)에 묵었던 후기를 남겨봅니다. DIFC 한복판에 있어서 미팅 다니기도 좋고, 이동하기 전...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Accor+ Explorer chega a mais 10 países do Oriente Médio
O ALL Accor+ Explorer vai ampliar sua área de benefícios a partir de 1º de outubro de 2026, quando mais de 80 hotéis em dez novos mercados no Oriente Médio passarão a participar do programa. A expansão inclui Bahrain, Egito, Iraque, Jordânia, Kuwait, Líbano, Omã, Catar, Arábia Saudita e Paquistão....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos da Esfera para o TAP Miles&Go com 18% de desconto no deságio
Precisando de umas milhas no TAP Miles&Go para emitir sua passagem? A Esfera acaba de lançar uma promoção de transferência com o programa da TAP Air Portugal, oferecendo 18% de desconto sobre o deságio no envio de pontos. A promoção é válida até o dia 29 de setembro e você confere...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul terá voos diretos entre Confins e Cabo Frio
Quem sair de Minas Gerais para aproveitar o verão na Região dos Lagos terá uma nova opção de viagem: a Azul vai retomar a ligação direta entre o Aeroporto Internacional de Belo Horizonte, em Confins, e Cabo Frio (RJ) durante a alta temporada. Detalhes da operação A operação será temporária...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade e Alloyal oferecem até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com a Alloyal, oferecendo até 110% de bônus no envio de pontos. A promoção é válida até 15 de setembro, sendo uma boa oportunidade para reforçar o saldo antes da próxima emissão. Confira as condições e veja como aproveitar!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre na Netshoes e acumule até 16 pontos por real no Azul Fidelidade
Vai renovar os tênis, roupas ou artigos esportivos? O Azul Fidelidade iniciou uma nova campanha em parceria com a Netshoes, permitindo acumular até 16 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pela própria loja. A oferta é válida até 18 de setembro. Confira as condições e veja como...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Guía de Hilton Honors 2026: niveles Silver, Gold y Diamond, cómo ganar y canjear puntos, cuánto valen y cuándo conviene transferir desde Amex
Hilton Honors redujo en 2026 los requisitos para alcanzar Gold y Diamond y estrenó Diamond Reserve. En esta guía explico cómo ganar y canjear puntos, cuánto valen y cuándo compensa transferirlos desde Amex España.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 14 de setembro de 2026
O primeiro Radar PPV da semana acabou de chegar. Reunimos em um só lugar as principais oportunidades disponíveis no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções selecionadas pela nossa equipe e fique por dentro dos destaques do dia. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Smiles Day! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 264 mil milhas
Em comemoração ao Clube Smiles Day, o programa de fidelidade da GOL está oferecendo aos seus clientes até 264 mil milhas em novas assinaturas do clube. A promoção é válida até as 10h do dia 16 de setembro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme o clube assinado. Confira:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 9.700 milhas na Smiles
Tem milhas Smiles no saldo e uma viagem pelo Brasil nos planos? O alerta de passagens PPV de hoje traz uma seleção de emissões nacionais encontradas pela nossa equipe, com trechos a partir de 9.700 milhas + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades e veja se alguma oportunidade combina com seus planos!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis no Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 141
Aproveite as ofertas do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta sua hospedagem pagando menos. Neste artigo, reunimos hotéis em seis destinos do Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 141. A seguir, veja os detalhes. Mês do cliente ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos: até 30% OFF...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Destinos na América do Sul a partir de 17 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Que tal começar a planejar a próxima viagem pela América do Sul? O Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje reúne novas oportunidades de emissão pelo LATAM Pass, com trechos para diferentes destinos sul-americanos a partir de 17 mil milhas + taxas. Selecionamos algumas das melhores tarifas encontradas para quem quer...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qatar Privilege Club libera cadastro de novos membros e amplia lista de Família & Amigos
A Qatar Airways voltou a mexer nas regras do Privilege Club para emissões com Avios: em testes realizados pela equipe do Pontos Pra Voar, identificamos que o cadastro de novos integrantes na lista Família & Amigos voltou a ficar disponível e o sistema agora indica espaço para até nove pessoas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shopping Smiles oferece até 27 milhas por real na Polishop
Shopping Smiles volta com sua campanha, que permite acumular até 27 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados da Polishop, uma boa oportunidade para turbinar o saldo de milhas durante as compras. A oferta segue válida até 16 de setembro. Confira os detalhes e veja como aproveitar! Shopping Smiles e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United busca expandir operações entre as Américas, mas enfrenta desafios em sua malha aérea
A United Airlines busca expandir suas operações entre as Américas, mas revela um ponto sensível para alcançar o objetivo. A própria malha aérea da companhia, especialmente, nos hubs de entrada nos EUA, além da falta de espaço no único aeroporto americano que a companhia considera viável como porta de entrada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Lisboa a partir de 76 mil pontos no Azul Fidelidade
Lisboa nos planos da próxima viagem? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissão no Azul Fidelidade para a capital portuguesa, com passagens a partir de 76 mil pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua viagem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do Cliente ALL Accor: reserve hotéis com até 35% de desconto
O ALL Accor, em comemoração ao Mês do Cliente, está com uma oferta disponível, em que oferece aos seus associados até 35% de desconto na reserva de hotéis no Brasil e no mundo. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. Mês do Cliente ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Embraer E190 chega à Austrália para substituir F100 da QantasLink
A Embraer está prestes a ampliar sua presença na aviação regional da Austrália: o primeiro E190 da QantasLink chegou a Perth, na Austrália Ocidental, onde será utilizado nas operações da companhia voltadas principalmente ao transporte de passageiros e ao atendimento do setor de recursos naturais. Primeiro E190 já chegou à...
Germany
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Schönes Zimmer, aber sonst: Park Hyatt Istanbul – Suite
Meine Meinung zum Park Hyatt Istanbul … Istanbul ist irgendwie teuer geworden und die Hotelpreise haben in den…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad revela novo Airbus A330neo com quatro suítes de primeira classe
A Etihad Airways apresentou os interiores que equiparão seus futuros Airbus A330-900neo, aeronaves que começarão a chegar à frota da companhia em 2027. O modelo terá três classes de serviço e 290 assentos, incluindo uma pequena cabine de primeira  lasse, além de uma nova configuração de executiva e mudanças também...
Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways backtracks (again) on harsh changes to Avios redemption rules (still not a free-for-all)
Qatar Airways has quietly updated the rules surrounding the use of Privilege Club Avios and it looks like the harsh restrictions we saw imposed earlier this year have been removed. It's still not a free-for-all (as I'll show), but this will be good news for a lot of Avios collectors.
Points Miles and Bling
Book Air Canada’s Longest Flights With Points—and Alternatives
For Canadians, Air Canada’s greatest advantage is often the simplest one: it can take us where we want to go…

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Live and Let’s Fly
I Met A Greenlander Who Wants Trump To Annex Greenland
One of the joys of travel is talking to people and I had a fascinating conversation with someone who was most certainly an outlier, but a Greenlander who wanted Trump to take over and for Greenland to be annexed by the United States. The Greenlander I Met Who Wanted To...
Miles To Memories
CardPointers Running 50% Off Sale on Annual & Lifetime Plans
CardPointers is running another limited time sale, offering a 50% discount on its premium memberships. The sale applies to both annual and lifetime CardPointers+ plans.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Handing Out Free Gold Status Onboard—While United Courts Its Chicago Customers
An American Airlines manager boarded a flight in Chicago with a surprise for a passenger: a personalized card offering free Gold elite status. Flight attendants were being shown how to deliver the gifts, with about 25 cards in the manager’s batch that day. It’s a small gesture in a much...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 20,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points Per Stay With Vacations by Marriott in Hawaii or Mexico
You can earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay with a minimum of three consecutive nights at participating Marriott International, Incorporated properties in Hawaii or Mexico through Wednesday, March 31, 2027 with Vacations by Marriott in addition to the points per dollar you would normally earn... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
Costco.com is selling discounted Uber & DoorDash gift cards again
For a year or two, Costco was selling Uber/Uber Eats and DoorDash gift cards online at a 20% discount. Uber gift cards disappeared at the start of this year, while DoorDash gift cards were removed from online sale closer to two years ago. In a welcome surprise, both brands returned...
The Bulkhead Seat
Air France is Moving to JFK’s New Terminal One With Massive New Lounge
Air France is preparing for a move at New York John F Kennedy International…
One Mile at a Time
Wyndham Rewards’ New Four-Tier Award Chart Is Live, Top Hotels Cost 50% More Points
Wyndham Rewards' new four-tier award chart is now live. The cheapest hotels drop up to 33% in points cost, while top properties jump up to 50%.
The Points of Life
Priority Pass Zurich: Auto Vac
The highlight in Zurich’s Priority Pass Lounge wasn’t the food or the wine. It was the vacuum. But first things first.  Access The wall by the entrance lists every program that gets you in: Priority Pass, Dragonpass, LoungeKey, DreamFolks, On Pass, Diners Club, a few airline elites.  The Seats Bar...
Traveling For Miles
These are the Chase Freedom 4Q 2026 bonus categories
We're a couple of weeks away from the next quarter of the year (in this case, the last quarter of the year) and that means that it's time for Chase to tell us what the Q4 2026 Freedom Flex bonus categories will be. Will this be a good set or...
One Mile at a Time
Huge Air France Lounge Coming To New York JFK’s New Terminal One In 2027
Air France has officially confirmed a massive new lounge for JFK's Terminal One, spanning two levels and over 29,000 square feet when it opens in 2027.
The Alviator
Review: Zleep Hotel, Madrid Airport (MAD)
A review of the Zleep Hotel at Madrid Airport (part of the trendy Zleep brand), situated a ~10-minute shuttle ride from the airport.
Frequent Miler
Qatar Airways removes restrictions that limited ability to redeem Avios for other people
Update 9/15/26: A few months ago, Qatar Airways imposed stringent requirements for the ability to redeem Avios for other people. They subsequently lessened the impact for those who have Gold or Platinum status in Qatar’s own loyalty program, but that carveout was of little use for most members. It seems...
Live and Let’s Fly
Korean Air Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi, But Bans Calls And Livestreaming
Korean Air has launched free Starlink Wi-Fi aboard its first four aircraft, bringing streaming-quality internet to passengers in every cabin while blocking calls and livestreaming. Korean Air Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi With Sensible Restrictions Beginning today, Korean Air passengers may encounter something that would have seemed almost impossible only a...
Miles For Family
Hyatt Dumps AA for Delta, Earn Easy Rove Miles and More
Hyatt Dumps AA for Delta: Last week, Hyatt announced a termination of its partnership with American Airlines and a new partnership with Delta Airlines. I enjoyed a reciprocal status match between Hyatt and AA a few years ago, and I’m sad to see that relationship ending. See more details on...
View from the Wing
New “Safety” Bill Requires Cutting Half Of Washington National Airport’s Long-Distance Flights—Even If It Won’t Make Flying Safer
A new Senate bill would eliminate at least 52% of Washington National’s beyond-perimeter flight rights, putting all of Alaska’s and Frontier’s airport access at risk. Even an FAA finding that a particular cut offers no measurable safety improvement could only delay it. The proposal would deliver restrictions United has sought...
Live from a Lounge
Air India’s Hub-and-Spoke model faces scrutiny as 3 Italians slip through Delhi without Passport Control.
Air India is in the hot seat over three people who passed through Delhi Airport and flew to Munich without clearing immigration in India.
Traveling For Miles
This month’s Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes deals are now live (don’t get your hopes up!)
It’s the middle of the month and that means that another set of KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes deals has been published by Singapore Airlines in which it’s offering the usual discount of 30% on select award bookings made by the end of the month. Oh dear. It’s going to be hard...
View from the Wing
Four Days Only: Earn Unlimited Tranferrable Rove Miles Referring Your Friends
Rove is offering 1,000 free transferable miles to new members who sign up through a referral September 15–18—no purchase required. Then you can earn another 1,000 miles for each person you refer, plus 10% of the miles they earn from eligible activity during their first six months. Those miles transfer...
One Mile at a Time
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points through October 5, letting you buy points for 0.5 cents each. Here's whether it's worth it.
Live and Let’s Fly
Nuuk Art Museum Reveals Two Very Different Visions Of Greenland
After visiting the Greenland National Museum and Archives, I walked across Nuuk to a very different but complementary institution: the Nuuk Art Museum. Visiting The Nuuk Art Museum In Greenland The Nuuk Art Museum is located in a former Seventh-day Adventist church and contains approximately 600 square meters of exhibition...
Economy Class & Beyond
London Northwestern to launch Birmingham to Manchester Airport rail service
Getting between Birmingham and Manchester Airport can be… challenging, to put it mildly, with changes required and a bit of advance planning London Northwestern Railway is planning to make it easier for passengers with a direct rail service to start in May 2027. Given that Manchester Airport is the third-largest...
Traveling For Miles
Earn 2x Skywards miles on the whole Emirates network
Emirates has just launched a new promotion in which, as the headline has already mostly given away, it is offering passengers double miles on all flights booked by the end of the month and flown by the end of November.
One Mile at a Time
Flagship Dining: American Expands A La Carte Lounge Dining To Business Class
American Airlines has rebranded Flagship First Dining as Flagship Dining, opening its a la carte lounge dining experience to business class passengers for the first time.
One Mile at a Time
Chase Freedom Flex Categories: How To Earn 5x Points For Q4 2026
The Chase Freedom Flex offers 5x points on rotating quarterly categories. Here's how to register for Q4 2026's grocery, dining, and Red Cross bonus categories.