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JetBlue Adds 12 BlueFirst Seats To A320s, But Economy Passengers Pay The Price
UPDATE: JetBlue BlueFirst A320 Seat Map Revealed We now have another piece of the BlueFirst puzzle. Aviation insider JonNYC has shared what appears to be the new configuration for JetBlue’s Airbus A320 fleet: The aircraft will retain 162 total seats, but the mix changes substantially: 12 BlueFirst seats in three...
Live and Let’s Fly
JetBlue Adds 12 BlueFirst Seats To A320s, But Economy Passengers Pay The Price
UPDATE: JetBlue BlueFirst A320 Seat Map Revealed We now have another piece of the BlueFirst puzzle. Aviation insider JonNYC has shared what appears to be the new configuration for JetBlue’s Airbus A320 fleet: The aircraft will retain 162 total seats, but the mix changes substantially: 12 BlueFirst seats in three...
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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.
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...
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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…
Frequent Miler
Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables expands again, but 28 restaurants removed
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card includes twice-annual $150 credits for restaurant spending at Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables. These are a curated selection of high-end restaurants available through a special version of OpenTable. You do NOT need to make a reservation or pay through Chase or OpenTable in order to earn...
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What Chase’s Disappearing Hotel Restriction Tells Us About Travel Hacking
For several days, it appeared that Chase had closed one of the easiest ways to maximize the Sapphire Reserve’s annual hotel credits. New language appeared on Chase’s website saying that…
One Mile at a Time
FAA Firing Two Air Traffic Controllers For Leaving Early Night Of Deadly LaGuardia Air Canada Accident
In March 2026, we saw an Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collide with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), claiming the lives of two pilots, and injuring dozens of others.
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The bad news buried in United’s biggest expansion ever
United Airlines just announced its biggest international expansion ever, and almost all the coverage has focused on the…
Points Miles and Bling
Review: LATAM 767 Business Class — Great Value, Disappointing Service
I recently flew LATAM business class on their Boeing 767 aircraft from Lima to New York JFK, a whole 8…
One Mile at a Time
Delta 12Status: Free SkyMiles For Seahawks Fans In Washington State
Delta Air Lines has been growing its presence in Seattle for around a decade now, and has been trying to steal market share from Alaska Airlines. Seattle is a different market than most, in the sense that many locals are fiercely loyal, and like giving business to companies that they...
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Reserve hotéis no Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Brazil
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Confira hotéis no interior de São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 128
O interior paulista reúne destinos para diferentes estilos de viagem, desde cidades turísticas até opções para quem busca tranquilidade. Para ajudar no planejamento, selecionamos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 128 em diferentes cidades da região. Confira as opções disponíveis e aproveite. Hotéis ibis no interior de São Paulo...
Brazil
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GOL assume representação comercial da Avianca no Brasil
A GOL assumiu a representação comercial da Avianca no mercado brasileiro. A partir de agora, os times comerciais da companhia brasileira passam a atender também a rede de agências, consolidadores e clientes corporativos da Avianca no país. A mudança está ligada à estrutura do Grupo Abra, que reúne as duas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 16 pontos por real em lojas parceiras
Se você está de olho naquele produtinho, hoje pode ser o dia certo para comprar e ainda turbinar seu saldo de pontos. A Livelo está com ofertas em lojas parceiras como Renner, Magalu, O Boticário, entre outras, com possibilidade de acumular até 16 pontos por real gasto. Confira nossa seleção...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Compre milhas LATAM Pass com até 65% de desconto
Faltam poucas horas para encerrar a oferta do LATAM Pass! Nesta campanha, os clientes têm a possibilidade de comprarem milhas com 65% de desconto para os titulares do cartão LATAM Pass Itaú e com 62% OFF para os demais clientes. Vamos aos detalhes! LATAM Pass oferece até 65% de desconto...
Brazil
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Santander lança super cartão Visa Infinite Private e benefícios voltados à alta renda
Novo cartão Santander Visa Infinite Private será oferecido mediante convite a partir de outubro e reúne pontuação elevada, sala VIP ilimitada, lounge próprio em Guarulhos, experiências em eventos, hotéis de luxo e até um trajeto anual de helicóptero Cartão Santander Visa Infinite Private O Santander anunciou o lançamento do cartão...
Brazil
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Cartões Azul Itaú chegam a 1 milhão de emissões
O portfólio de cartões de crédito do Azul Fidelidade, desenvolvido em parceria com o Itaú, atingiu a marca de 1 milhão de cartões emitidos desde o início da parceria, em 2014. O número considera cartões titulares e adicionais. A marca chega em um momento em que a parceria já oferece...
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Ultima Llamada
Google ya permite buscar vuelos y hoteles con puntos y millas: así funciona
Google ha incorporado al Modo IA la búsqueda de vuelos y hoteles con puntos y millas. Te explico cómo funciona, qué programas están disponibles y qué pasó cuando lo probé con AAdvantage.
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos internacionais a partir de 16.200 milhas Smiles
Vai viajar? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos algumas opções de trechos internacionais para você emitir gastando a partir de 16.200 milhas Smiles + taxas. A seguir, veja as disponibilidades e garanta sua próxima viagem. Passagens internacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Brazil
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Copa Airlines aumenta voos entre Brasília e Panamá e terá alta de 57% na alta temporada
A Copa Airlines vai ampliar a oferta de voos entre Brasília e o Panamá nos próximos meses. A rota, que atualmente conta com sete frequências semanais, passará a ter oito voos por semana a partir de dezembro. O aumento será ainda maior durante a alta temporada. Em janeiro e fevereiro...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendants Are Losing Their Cool This Summer, and Honestly, I Don’t Blame Them
You’re never too far from another story about a flight attendant being rude to a passenger, and it normally comes with the same hot take: if you hate people that much, just quit your job. Oh boy, if only it were that simple. Let me tell you, the vast majority...
View from the Wing
Sexism At A Middle East Airline: Etihad Turned Away 2 Female Doctors During Medical Emergency [Roundup]
Two female doctors say a male Etihad cabin manager refused their help as a passenger lay in the aisle during a medical emergency, citing “protocol.” Also: a passenger allegedly pulls a Boston fire alarm after missing a JetBlue flight, Hawaii trips shrink 14%, and first class squeezes JetBlue coach.

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Sampling One of Lufthansa’s Longest Narrowbody Flights: Frankfurt to Baku on the A321neo
Read my review of a Lufthansa Airbus A321neo flight from Frankfurt to Baku
Eye of the Flyer
Why Delta May Serve Fewer Predeparture Drinks Beginning September 1 (and More Travel News)
The FAA is changing what happens to your drink before a Delta flight leaves the gate — and the explanation is stranger than the headline. We also have an extraordinary crew commute and an airport-train promise Chicago has heard before.
View from the Wing
Frontier Passenger Takes Someone’s Seat, Holds Up Boarding To Call Flight Attendant A “Jive Turkey”
An older man refused to move from another passenger’s assigned seat as crew ask for his boarding pass. He repeatedly demands the flight attendant’s last name and calls her a “jive turkey.”
Frequent Miler
The best points for lodging, a steep SLH that fell flat, Airbnb tips, (maybe) going for the Gold and more (Week in Review)
I’m currently in Europe, enjoying some great points and miles redemptions. We got to Europe in business class. There was an airport hotel that only cost me 6,000 points a few days ago and a high-value use of Hilton free night certificates for an SLH property on the Amalfi Coast....
Live and Let’s Fly
SWISS Will Open Huge New Zurich Airport Lounge Complex In 2027
SWISS is getting creative as Zurich Airport prepares for a years-long reconstruction of Dock A, opening an entirely new lounge building near Dock B in early 2027. It will house separate Business and Senator Lounges, offer more space than the current facilities, and eventually be joined by a relocated First...
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‘I’ve Never Heard Of That’: Woman Tries To Go Through TSA Precheck For United Flight. Then They Reject Her For This Strange Reason
"I had my ticket, it said TSA PreCheck..."
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Nashville International Airport Confirms Plans to Rename Itself in Honor of Dolly Parton
Just days after the death of the beloved country music star Dolly Parton, Nashville International Airport has announced plans to rename itself in her honor as a “lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world.” The plans were unveiled...
The Bulkhead Seat
Tennessee Proposes Renaming Nashville Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
Tennessee officials are moving forward with plans to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in…
Points With a Crew
Which Chase Ink card is best? ($1,000 or 100,000 Points)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Should National Parks Be Forced to Cede Land to Private Developers?
National parks offer destinations that preserve and protect natural aspects of the land that they feature — as well as welcome respites for millions of visitors annually — so should the National Park Service of the United States be forced to cede land to private developers? Unsubstantiated reports are circulating that...
Frequent Miler
Best Cash Back Credit Card Offers
We’re usually all about earning points and miles. The games we play involves acquiring points & miles so that we can then travel as close to free as possible. That doesn’t mean that you turn up your nose at cash, however. You may have more travel rewards points than you...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (CLT – Concourse B)
I had some time before my flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to…
Frequent Miler
Hidden Gem Awards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep373 | 8-28-26
In this episode, we’ll hear about the “best ever” Hyatt Place breakfast, we’ll talk about where Greg should go after Berlin, and share lesser-known sweetspot awards like flights to Europe from 90 points and Scandinavian hotels from 500 points! Hidden Gem Awards Watch the full episode below, or listen on...
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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…
View from the Wing
Skip LAX: $49 First Class Companion Fares From Santa Monica To Vegas, Napa, Scottsdale And Oakland
Book August 31 or September 1 for travel through October 31. The first passenger pays the prevailing fare while a companion flies for $49 each way across JSX’s Santa Monica network.
Frequent Miler
Rove Miles revamps: New mobile app, dining program, gift card marketplace, and more
Today, Rove Miles announced major changes to its program, including a mobile app, a third-party gift card purchasing portal with instant rewards, and a card-linked dining program. At the same time, it has undertaken an extensive redesign of its hotel booking platform and released new browser extensions. Miles earned through...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Olympus Explained, Vegas Matt’s WILD Venetian Ban & Glass Falls From Fontainebleau AGAIN!
Caesars bougie new status, Fontainebleau's dangerous glass, another new casino proposal & slot influencer kicked out!
View from the Wing
DOT Hasn’t Brought An Airline Privacy Case In 40 Years—Lawmakers Demand Probe After Your Reservations Were Sold
Transportation gathered 2,095 pages from ten major airlines in a first-ever privacy review, then released no findings or enforcement action. Lawmakers now want federal auditors to explain what happened—and why airline privacy has gone effectively unpoliced.
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Investigating Whether Early Air Traffic Controller Departures Contributed to Fatal Crash
Federal investigators are examining whether staffing issues inside the air traffic control tower played…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
Frequent Miler
Delta 12Status is back: Washington state residents earn 1 SkyMile for every Seahawks passing yard
Delta is once again running its annual 12Status promotion, which awards one SkyMile to Washington state residents for every passing yard that the Seattle Seahawks achieve during the season. The Deal Get 1 Delta SkyMile for every Seattle Seahawks passing yard if you’re a resident of Washington state. Direct link...
Your Mileage May Vary
Should You Stay Near The Airport Or In The City?
When you have an early flight or an overnight layover, deciding whether to stay near the airport or in the city can feel like a puzzle. My answer to this…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines to Pay $200,000 to Settle Federal Discrimination Lawsuit After it Terminated Reservations Agent Who Lost Her Eyesight
American Airlines has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a federal discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a telephone reservations agent who was terminated after she lost her eyesight following an horrific accident. The employee had been working as a reservations representative...
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Man Traveling From Detroit To Chicago Doesn’t Pay To Pick His Seat. It Backfires When He Boards: ‘I Learned A Valuable Lesson’
"A flight attendant once sat directly across from me, face to face."