One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: August 22, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home with family, and am planning a trip for a couple of weeks from now, which should involve some fun airlines… I’m excited to share the details soon, but in the meantime, will finish up my current trip...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Last Chance Extended: Save 30% on Thrifty Traveler Premium Flight Deal Alerts
Just in time to celebrate National Cheap Flight Day tomorrow, Sunday, August 23, 2026, your last chance has been extended 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...
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This U.S. Airport Lounge Was Just Named The World’s Most Instagrammable
Airport lounges get recognized for food, service and design. But one annual award honors something very different: how good the lounge looks on social media. For some people, an airport…
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HOTEL REVIEW: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport. An indulgence. Oh Canada!
The Oh Canada trip report continues. It’s time to review my first hotel stay on Canadian soil at the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport, which is located within the airport building. I’ve already covered my First Class check-in and Lounge visit in Sydney, and my Dreamliner flight with Qantas to Vancouver....
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This Simple TSA Trick Makes Getting Through Airport Security Much Less Chaotic
My husband and I fly at least once every month or two, so we’ve been through TSA security more times than I can count. Still, I’ve always found the areas…
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Why I’m Canceling Four Hotel Credit Cards
For years, I considered hotel credit cards among the easiest to justify keeping. Pay an annual fee, receive a free night certificate and use it at a hotel that costs more…
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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes “Urban,” With Shanghai Hotel: Brands Mean Nothing Anymore
The boutique Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be opening its first city hotel, located in a skyscraper. While I’m sure this property will be nice, it sure makes you wonder what the point of hotel branding is anymore… not that this kind of confusion is anything new nowadays.
View from the Wing
Delta Will Use AI To Cut Jobs And Set A Different Ticket Price For Every Passenger—CEO Says Profits Could Rise 50%
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says artificial intelligence could increase profits 50%. The airline’s plans point toward fewer office jobs, automated decisions and different fares for individual passengers.
Miles To Memories
What Others Got Wrong & How To Beat The Upcoming Air France Devaluation
Flying Blue changes effective next month make the best award rates even trickier. Fortunately, you have options.
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.
View from the Wing
United Polaris Passenger Opens Freshly Packed Blanket, Finds “Feces” Inside — Then Spends 9 Hours In The Seat
A United Polaris passenger says he opened freshly packed bedding on a San Francisco–Tokyo flight and touched dried feces—then spent nine more hours in the same seat because the cabin was full.
The Bulkhead Seat
Surge in Wheelchair Requests on Air India Flights Sparks Online Debate
Air India is facing growing scrutiny over a sharp increase in requests for wheelchair…
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What Stops People From Eating Hotel Breakfast When They’re Not Staying There?
Since most hotels (at least in America) don't have a breakfast attendant checking whether you're actually a guest, is it okay to eat the "free" hotel breakfast even if you're not a guest?
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Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: grupo gratuito para trocar dicas sobre viagens e milhas
Se você gosta de viajar usando pontos e milhas, vale a pena conhecer o bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar. O grupo é gratuito e reúne viajantes interessados em trocar dicas, experiências e informações sobre programas de fidelidade. Aproveite o espaço para tirar suas dúvidas, compartilhar suas descobertas e acompanhar as...
Brazil
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Minha sugestão de restaurantes em Fernando de Noronha – De descobertas a decepções
Durante oito noites em Fernando de Noronha, tive tempo para aproveitar não apenas as praias paradisíacas, mas também conhecer os restaurantes da ilha. Neste review, compartilho minhas experiências, escolhas e impressões pessoais sobre os restaurantes que visitei. Alguns confirmaram boas lembranças de viagens anteriores, outros foram ótimas descobertas e, infelizmente,...
Brazil
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Dica de viagem! Conheça cinco vinícolas que valem a visita no Alentejo
A região do Alentejo consolida-se como um dos principais pólos de enoturismo em Portugal ao integrar vinícolas à gastronomia local e à preservação histórica. Elas oferecem vivências imersivas que vão além das degustações tradicionais, incluindo restaurantes estrelados pelo Guia Michelin, oficinas de corte de vinhos e harmonizações com azeites e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: como economizar até 40% em hotéis usando pontos + dinheiro na Esfera
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, a Laís Roane mostra como funciona a opção de pontos + dinheiro da Esfera (a famosa compra de pontos no carrinho) e como ela usou essa estratégia na prática para garantir cerca de 40% de desconto em...
Germany
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DEAL: Hainan Business Budapest – China (Return): 1.490 Euro
Mit der Hainan Business von Budapest nach China … Hainan bietet erneut sehr nette Business Deals von Budapest…
Brazil
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Japão libera visto de férias-trabalho para brasileiros
A partir de 1º de dezembro de 2026, brasileiros de 18 a 30 anos poderão obter o visto de férias-trabalho no Japão, no âmbito do programa Working Holiday, que permite permanência de até um ano no país com autorização para trabalhar durante a viagem. Entre os requisitos estão seguro de...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Vuelos Madrid–Santiago de Chile por 584 € ida y vuelta
Vuelos directos desde Madrid a Santiago de Chile por 584 € ida y vuelta. Revisamos 10 combinaciones de fechas, equipaje incluido y el A350 de Iberia.
Brazil
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Etiqueta a bordo – O que o caso “Black Signature” da LATAM ensina sobre convivência em voo
Um passageiro alegando ter o status “Black Signature” foi personagem de uma confusão em um voo da LATAM recentemente e acabou por viralizar nas redes sociais, reacendendo o debate sobre a importância da etiqueta a bordo. O episódio, entretanto, vai além de uma discussão sobre status, espaço para bagagem ou...
Brazil
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A importância do seguro viagem – Tudo o que você precisa saber antes de contrata-lo
O seguro viagem é um daqueles itens que esperamos não precisar utilizar, mas que é de suma importância diante de um imprevisto. Do atendimento médico a problemas com bagagem, entender as coberturas e saber como acioná-las é fundamental antes de embarcar. Seguro viagem Passagens compradas, hotéis reservados e roteiro pronto....
Brazil
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Confira hotéis em Belo Horizonte com diárias a partir de R$ 150
Quem pretende conhecer Belo Horizonte pode aproveitar esta seleção para economizar na hospedagem. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 150, com alternativas para diferentes necessidades e perfis de viajantes. Confira as opções e programe sua próxima viagem. Hotéis Accor em Belo Horizonte A seguir você pode conferir quais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Quer viajar nos próximos meses? Confira na edição do alerta PPV deste sábado, opções de passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas para viajar pelo Brasil. Veja as disponibilidades a seguir e prepare suas malas. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela a seguir, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de...
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Pontos pra Voar
Mais vendidos do Mercado Livre: confira os destaques de diversas categorias
Bom dia e bom sábado! Que tal aproveitar o fim de semana para descobrir alguns produtos diferentes? Nossa equipe preparou uma seleção dos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre, explorando desta vez categorias que não costumamos publicar com frequência aos sábados. Confira os destaques e veja o que chamou a atenção...
Germany
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Hilton macht Best Price Guarantee wertlos
Die Hilton Best Price Guarantee ist nur mehr Werbung … Die Best Price Garantien der verschiedenen Hotelmarken waren…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 21 de agosto de 2026
Encerre a sua sexta-feira bem informado, confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV. Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que merecem atenção. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais partir de 4.164 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Mais um final de semana chegando, e as oportunidades para viajar gastando menos milhas continuam aparecendo. A seleção de hoje conta com passagens nacionais a partir de 4.164 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, opções para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Shopping Smiles oferece até 15 milhas por real no Magalu
Essa pode ser sua última chance para aproveitar a promoção do Shopping Smiles em parceria com o Magalu, que está oferecendo aos clientes a possibilidade de acumularem até 15 milhas por real gasto. Confira os detalhes da oferta abaixo. Shopping Smiles e Magalu O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Transfira pontos da Livelo e receba até 120% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade
A promoção do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com a Livelo acaba hoje! É possível receber até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos e, novos clientes recebem 3.500 pontos extras na primeira transferência. Confira as condições e aproveite enquanto a oferta está disponível. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Livelo Bonificação Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL retoma voos diretos entre Porto Velho e Rio Branco após seis anos
A GOL voltou a operar voos sem escalas entre Porto Velho (PVH) e Rio Branco (RBR), retomando uma ligação que estava suspensa desde agosto de 2020. A primeira operação aconteceu no último sábado (15), com a nova rota passando a contar com uma frequência semanal. A retomada conecta novamente as...
Brazil
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Sextou! cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Magalu e Amazon
A tão esperada sexta-feira chegou, e com ela novas 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...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade completa 17 anos com 21 milhões de clientes; veja os destinos mais resgatados
O Azul Fidelidade completa 17 anos neste mês com mais de 21 milhões de clientes cadastrados e mudanças que ampliaram o uso dos pontos para além dos voos da própria Azul. Entre os principais números divulgados pela companhia, o destaque é o crescimento de 37% nos passageiros emitidos pelo Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais no Azul Fidelidade a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Vai viajar, mas quer economizar? Confira na edição do alerta de passagens PPV, opções de trechos nacionais para viajar nos próximos meses gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja os detalhes e aproveite. Passagens nacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos nacionais. Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Código de setembro disponível! Resgate até 30 pontos grátis no Mastercard Surpreenda
Mais um código disponível! Setembro ainda nem chegou, mas mais uma vez a equipe do Pontos Pra Voar se antecipou e conseguiu validar código do mês de setembro para que você possa resgatar 15 pontos gratuitamente no programa Mastercard Surpreenda. A seguir, confira como resgatar seus pontos. Resgate 15 pontos grátis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece nove produtos no Meu Resgate Favorito – incluindo Ray-Ban Meta!
Corre! O Azul Fidelidade liberou uma nova edição do Meu Resgate Favorito. Desta vez, é possível resgatar perfumes, panelas, Ray-Ban Meta e mais! Essa promoção costuma acabar rápido, então aproveite. Meu Resgate Favorito No Shopping Azul, você pode trocar seus pontos por produtos, ingressos, gift cards, entre outros. De tempos...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Vuelos directos de Madrid a Fortaleza desde 515 € ida y vuelta con Iberia
Iberia vuela directo de Madrid a Fortaleza desde 515 € ida y vuelta en fechas de febrero y marzo de 2027. La tarifa Economy Basic incluye equipaje de mano y comida a bordo, y el vuelo suma Avios.
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People Around The World Reveal The Stereotypes About Their Own Countries
People from around the world shared the stereotypes they hear about their own countries. Some are ridiculous. Some are outdated. And some, they admit, aren’t entirely wrong. Like it or…
Miles To Memories
Attention! PenFed Credit Card Changes and How I’m Adapting
The PenFed credit card game is definitely evolving, but it's far from over. Here's my strategy with the credit union moving forward.

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I Have The Chase Ink Business Cash Card: Here’s Why This No Annual Fee Card Is Worth It
The Ink Business Cash Credit Card (learn more) is a phenomenal no annual fee business card with a welcome bonus of up to 100K points, up to 5x points bonus categories, and valuable perks, like rental car coverage. Personally I’d consider this to be one of the all-around most lucrative...
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Marriott Canceled Guest’s Prepaid Stay After Her Flight Diverted — Refused To Give Her A Receipt And Ordered Her Out
A Marriott Platinum member says severe weather diverted her flight and the AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza canceled her prepaid four-night stay and kept $596.76, while an identical amount later appeared pending. When she asked for a receipt, the front desk told her to “get the f— out”—but a hotel...
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Should You Earn Rental Credits Or Frequent Flyer Miles For National Car Rentals?
I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for more than 25 years. (Ugh. Really? 25 years?) Note from Joe’s wife, Sharon: When did I marry such an…
Miles To Memories
It Lives! Someone Forgot To Turn Off The Lights On The Thrifty Traveler 30% Off Sale
If you missed this great offer earlier in the week then dry those eyes, because the Thrifty Traveler Premium 30% off deal is still alive.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Dubai International Airport Completes Work On Massive Metal Cages to Protect Fuel Tanks From Iranian Drone Attack
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have completed the construction of massive wire cages surrounding fuel tanks on the outskirts of Dubai International Airport (DXB) to protect the ‘critical infrastructure’ from attack by Iranian-launched kamikaze drones. On March 16, Dubai International Airport suffered major disruption when one of the large...
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: August 22nd
Greetings from 35,000 feet! I’m currently flying between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and…
One Mile at a Time
Hotel Brand Dilution: The Maddening But Predictable Trend Of Growth Over Quality
Here’s a topic that I’ve written about in passing endlessly, but which I’ve never dedicated a post to, so I think it’s time. Can we just take a moment to talk about the complete collapse of hotel brand standards over the years? What’s going on, what’s driving this change, and...
The Bulkhead Seat
Laptop Fire Injures Five on American Airlines Flight to Dallas
Five passengers were reportedly burned after a laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines…
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Dirty Surprise: Passenger Says United Polaris® Blanket Was Covered in Feces
A United Airlines passenger has alleged that a recent Polaris® (Business Class) flight turned…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Economy Class
I enjoyed a short but productive fight on a United Airlines 737-700 in economy class, a fairly rare aircraft for me on the routes I tend to frequent. United Airlines 737-700 Economy Class Review (PIT-IAD) I don’t get on 737-700s very much these days, so I’m taking the chance to...
Point Me to the Plane
The 12 Best Museums Offering Virtual Tours
Virtual tours are super popular right now. These 12 top museums offer a wonderful cultural and educational experience right from your own home.
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What Happens If You Refuse To Have Your Photo Taken At TSA?
When you plan to fly, there are certain things you’re expected to do before you’re allowed through airport security and onto your plane. But sometimes life happens and you may…
Miles To Memories
Save Up To $60 On YouTube TV With New Amex Offer
There is a new YouTube TV Amex Offer that can help you save a nice chunk of change on your subscription, up to $60 in total.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Took A Family’s Seats For Its Pilots—They Were Kicked Out Of Business Class Because They Used Miles
American Airlines downgraded a family from business class to make room for deadheading pilots, choosing them because their tickets were booked with miles. The $600 voucher offered doesn’t replace the mileage refund required after an involuntary downgrade.
Live from a Lounge
India Will Stop Stamping Boarding Passes At Immigration From September 1
International travellers departing India will no longer need to carry a physical boarding pass to immigration or have it stamped by an immigration officer from September 1, 2026. The Bureau of Immigration is doing away with the requirement across all international airports in the country, in another step towards a...
One Mile at a Time
United Business Class Passenger Finds Poop-Covered Blanket At Seat, Forced To Sit There Anyway
A passenger traveling in United Airlines’ Polaris business class claims he boarded a long haul flight, only to find a blanket covered in feces at his seat. The crew had nowhere to move him to, so he was forced to stay in that seat for the entire flight… only to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air France Denies Its Paris Lounge Sauna Became A Sex Den, But The Explanation Doesn’t Add Up
Air France has now publicly denied that it closed the sauna in its Paris Charles de Gaulle lounge because passengers were engaging in sexual activity inside. Fair enough, but I stand by what I reported: that is what an Air France lounge manager told me when I specifically asked why...
One Mile at a Time
Sun Country Flight Attendant Charged With Assault, Faces Lawsuit Over Racist Altercation
A Sun Country flight attendant is facing assault charges and a lawsuit, over an incident that happened on a flight earlier this month, after people were kicked off a flight. It’s common to see flight attendants kick people off planes with fairly limited repercussions, so at least the assault accountability...
TravelUpdate
Machu Picchu Hotel: El MaPi by Inkaterra Review
Background For our visit to Machu Picchu, we decided to stay 2 nights in the nearest town, Aguas…
Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Mastercard Gift Cards & Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
The Staples Mastercard gift card deal is ending today. It is your last chance to rack up some bonus points fee free.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: First Video Inside American’s Retrofitted 777-300ER—70 Business Suites With Doors But No First Class
View From The Wing has obtained the first video inside American Airlines’ completed Boeing 777-300ER retrofit, showing its enormous 70-seat business-class cabin installed. The first aircraft, N718AN, is back in Dallas ahead of an expected early-September commercial debut.
Frequent Miler
Testing United’s cardholder award availability, digging into Atmos Rewards, US Bank’s wonky transfer partner launch and more (Week in Review)
I’ve been seeing just how long I can go with a $0 credit card wallet, carefully curating a modest collection of no annual fee cards that earn me transferable points at decent rates for my most common spend categories: grocery, dining, and gas. While I’m happy to take this as...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants Ordered Not to Let Passengers Hold Onto Pre-Departure Beverages For Takeoff… Yes, That Includes Plastic Cups
What to Know Delta flight attendants must now collect every pre-departure beverage, including plastic and paper cups, before pushback starting September 1, under a newly enforced FAA rule. In This Article Why a 34-year-old FAA regulation is suddenly being enforced more strictly, and what changed in May. Why the change...