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...
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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...
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.
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,...
Nerd Ka Travel
American Airlines’ 2027 Route Announcement Is Missing One Thing: Ambition
American Airlines has announced seven new international routes and three new destinations for its 2027 summer schedule. The new routes will connect American’s hubs in the United States with destinations across Europe and Asia. The airline says all seven new […]
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...
Points Miles and Bling
New Priority Pass+ App: One Login, Multiple Cards
Earlier this year, Priority Pass rolled out a new app called Priority Pass+. Well, naturally, the question is: how is…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Blocks Online Check-In, Interrogates Passenger For Skiplagging—They Planned To Fly Every Segment
An American Airlines passenger traveling Fort Myers–Washington–Boston planned to complete every flight, yet was blocked from online check-in and questioned at the airport because the ticket purchaser lived near Washington. The episode suggests American may now be matching purchasers, addresses and reservations in its skiplagging crackdown.
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...
International Stories
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…
Germany
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...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad fecha sala VIP em Londres Heathrow para reforma
A Etihad Airways fechou temporariamente sua sala VIP no Terminal 4 do Aeroporto de Heathrow, em Londres, para uma reforma considerada de grande porte. A companhia não informou, por enquanto, quando o espaço será reaberto. O fechamento aconteceu sem muito aviso aos passageiros, que foram informados apenas na véspera. Passageiros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 50 mil pontos no upgrade para o Clube Special
Pensando em subir de plano no Clube Livelo? A Livelo lançou uma nova campanha de upgrade para o Clube Special, permitindo acumular 50 mil pontos na modalidade anual ou 48 mil pontos na modalidade mensal. Confira as condições da oferta e veja se a mudança de plano vale a pena...
Germany
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AirRail Terminal am Flughafen Frankfurt schließt
Der Umstieg vom Zug wird ein wenig schwieriger … Am Flughafen Frankfurt wird gerade heftig umgebaut. Nun kommt…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qantas apresenta nova suíte de classe executiva para o A321XLR
A Qantas revelou o novo assento de classe executiva que equipará parte de seus futuros Airbus A321XLR. Pela primeira vez, a companhia terá uma Business Class com cama totalmente reclinável em um avião de corredor único, combinada a uma porta deslizante para maior privacidade. Classe executiva em configuração 1-1 A...
Germany
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600 kostenlose Avios (Umfrage)
Mit Umfragen Avios sammeln … Es gibt wieder die Möglichkeit für Meilen mit Umfragen. Bei Avios For Thoughts…
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Flying Blue Promo Rewards de septiembre 2026: 25% de descuento y una razón para reservar antes del 8
Flying Blue ofrece hasta un 25% de descuento en decenas de rutas durante septiembre de 2026. Repaso los destinos y explico por qué conviene reservar hasta el día 7.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais a partir de 9.300 milhas na Smiles
Bora começar setembro planejando a próxima viagem pelo Brasil? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu novas oportunidades de emissões nacionais na Smiles, com passagens a partir de 9.300 milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos brasileiros. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air France inaugura nova sala VIP no Terminal 3 de Frankfurt
A Air France abriu nesta terça-feira (1º) sua nova sala VIP no Aeroporto de Frankfurt, na Alemanha. O espaço fica no Terminal 3, na área Schengen, e é o primeiro lounge inaugurado nessa parte do novo terminal. Com capacidade para cerca de 120 passageiros, a sala tem vista panorâmica para...
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...

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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…
Frequent Miler
Get 10% back on Lyft rides with new Chase Offer
There’s a good Chase Offer for Lyft showing on some folks’ accounts that can save you up to 10% on rides, up to a maximum of $10 (or $100 in Lyft spending). The offer is valid for single use only. Unlike Amex, Chase allows you to redeem offers on multiple...
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.
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.
Miles To Memories
Secret Vegas Steak Deal, a Roomba for the Bellagio Fountains, Caesars 60th Gift & Smoke-Free Expands
The one resort to rule them all, new non-smoking casino, Caesars' crazy gift & Bellagio's new fountain "Roomba".
Frequent Miler
Current hotel promotions for September 2026
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and credit card spending all serve as sweeteners that make rewards-earning a little faster and more fruitful. Promotions are another significant way that hotel loyalty programs try...
Points With a Crew
American Express® Gold Card Review – Benefits Galore!
The American Express® Gold Card comes with a solid welcome offer, outstanding earning potential and benefits on travel and other purchases that make it definitely one that you should consider as you are applying for your next card
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight Attendants Say They Are Being Put in ‘Danger’ By ICE Agents as Enforcement at Airports Ramps Up
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), the official union of more than 26,000 crew members at American Airlines, says it is concerned that passengers and flight attendants are being put in danger by increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at airports across the United States. In...
Your Mileage May Vary
We Took Our Friends To One Of Our Favorite Hotels. Would They Love It Too?
There’s always a risk when you return to one of your favorite hotels. You remember everything you loved about it, but you also wonder whether it will still feel as…
The Bulkhead Seat
Stay Thirsty: FAA Will Make Airlines Must Collect Pre-Departure Drinks Before Pushback
Passengers flying in premium cabins may notice a change to their pre-departure experience beginning…
Frequent Miler
Get a 30% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors
American Express is once again offering a 30% transfer bonus to Hilton Honors which is running through September 30. Taking advantage of a bonus like this had been questionable in the past, but it’s even less appealing nowadays considering the devaluations conducted by Hilton in the couple of years since...
Miles To Memories
Google Search AI Mode Adds Award, Flight Alerts and Hotel Booking
Google is expanding AI Mode in Search with new travel tools that can show award prices, track airfare changes and complete hotel bookings directly through Google.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
$50 New Member Referral Bonus With Rakuten
This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of Rakuten; and you will receive a bonus of $50.00 via referral when you spend a minimum of $50.00 within the first 90 days of your new membership,...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Unveils BlueFirst: New First Class Seats, But Smaller Economy Seats Too
JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, a new first class cabin rolling out fleetwide. The seats and amenities look great, but economy passengers will pay the price.
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue Unveils BlueFirst: New First Class Seats, But Smaller Economy Seats Too
JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, a new first class cabin rolling out fleetwide. The seats and amenities look great, but economy passengers will pay the price.
Frequent Miler
Best Credit Card Offers for September 2026
Which rewards credit card is right for you? Find the best publicly available credit card offers all on this one page. We'll show you the best credit cards for spend, frequent flyer miles, hotel points, cash back, and more.
Live and Let’s Fly
Air Canada Hid Five New 2027 Destinations In A Cryptic Video: Here Are My Predictions
United Airlines and American Airlines had their fun teasing new routes. Now Air Canada is getting into the game, releasing a short video packed with clues ahead of a major summer 2027 international expansion. Air Canada Is Teasing Five New Destinations For 2027…Here Are My Best Guesses Air Canada will...
View from the Wing
Marriott Hotel Charges $25 Extra For Housekeeping—Is Westin Even ‘Full Service’ Anymore? [Roundup]
Atlanta’s Westin Buckhead is asking guests to pay $25 for housekeeping despite daily cleaning being a brand standard. Also: facial recognition catches a tourist after a public tryst in Bali, U.S. Bank adds LifeMiles transfers, and Fort Myers plans a United Club.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
JetBlue Unveils Its Take On Domestic First Class… Cold Meals Served in Cardboard ‘Bento’ Boxes
JetBlue has just unveiled its take on domestic First Class, dubbed BlueFirst, which will see the addition of three rows of First Class recliner seats installed on its fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. While we’ve known for some time that JetBlue was working on its first-ever domestic First Class cabin,...
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United Lost His Driver’s License. The Internet Found It. But United Made Him Pay
  A United employee accidentally sent a passenger’s driver’s license down a baggage conveyor. Then Reddit got involved – and the story took two very unexpected turns. Every once in…
Miles To Memories
SoFi Checking & Savings $737 Bonus (When Including Swagbucks)
There is a new Sofi checking & savings bonus worth up to $737 when you include the currently active Swagbucks offer.
Points Miles and Bling
Porter Airlines Bets Big on London, Direct Flights to Sun Destinations
Porter Airlines continues to do big things, and after launching a new hub at Montreal Metropolitan Airport just a few…
Frequent Miler
Best Western promos: Earn 2X points + $31 bonus cards via 2 separate promos
Best Western has opened registration for a couple of new promotions. One is awarding double points on all your stays through the end of the year, while the other is giving a $31 bonus card per stay through the end of the year. Although the terms suggest that the promos...