Traveling For Miles
Time to stop rewards programs from doing this (it’s just wrong)
When it comes to the buying and selling of miles and points, there is a lot of money at stake, and that makes it a little surprising that there doesn't appear to be much oversight over the programs that print their own currencies.
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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Etihad Offered Him $50 For Helping Restrain A Violent Passenger. Then The Press Got Involved & The Offer Went WAY Up
An Etihad passenger spent hours helping cabin crew restrain a violent traveler. The airline initially offered him $50…then the story attracted media attention. We’ve written plenty of stories about passengers…
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
Frequent Miler
Daytime flights to Europe with points
I love daytime flights to Europe. It’s usually necessary to get up early to catch the flight, and then, after around 7 hours of flying, you arrive in Europe at night, tired and ready for bed. Your hotel room is ready, so you can check right in (which is often...
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
From The Tray Table
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…
Live and Let’s Fly
Why United Airlines Is Betting You’ll Choose A Narrowbody Across The Atlantic
United Airlines is betting heavily on the Airbus A321XLR for its next phase of international growth, using the narrowbody not merely to replace aging Boeing 757s, but to open longhaul routes that would not be viable with a larger widebody aircraft. Why United Airlines Thinks You’ll Love Flying Across The...
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.
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card Rumor, Chase Sapphire Reserve confusion, Marriott Bonuses & more…
Amex Platinum Card rumor, Chase Sapphire Reserve confusion and more aswe recap some of the top stories from the week gone by.
Your Mileage May Vary
Qatar Airways’ New Stopover Deal Comes With A Very Expensive Freebie
Airline stopover programs have been around for decades. Icelandair was one of the pioneers of the concept, using Iceland’s rather convenient location between North America and Europe to encourage passengers…
Your Mileage May Vary
TSA’s New Boss Says Big Changes Are Coming To Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration is about to turn 25 years old. And if TSA’s brand-new boss gets his way, the airport security checkpoint we know (and sometimes tolerate) today could…
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: WAIORD K7 Watch-Sized Multi-Tool
The WAIORD K7 is an outdoor EDC Multi-Tool that has an windproof arc ignition and magnetic mount with white and UV light. It's on Kickstarter but only for a few more ...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
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
Pontos pra Voar
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
Pontos pra Voar
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
Pontos pra Voar
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...
Spain
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
Pontos pra Voar
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
Pontos pra Voar
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...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Azul: indique amigos e ganhe até 20 mil pontos por adesão
Até 30 de agosto, assinantes do Clube Azul podem receber até 20 mil pontos por cada amigo que aderir ao clube pelo link de indicação. O novo assinante também recebe pontos extras e pode aproveitar bônus de até 220 mil pontos nos planos anuais. Promoção Clube Azul O Clube Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United quer mais slots no JFK antes de voltar a operar no aeroporto
A United Airlines ainda nem voltou a operar de forma regular no Aeroporto Internacional John F Kennedy (JFK), em Nova York, mas já procura maneiras de conseguir mais slots para crescer por lá. United quer voltar ao JFK com uma operação maior Em entrevista à CNBC, o CEO da United...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Envie pontos para o ALL Accor e receba Status Gold
Hoje é o último dia para particupar da Transferiu, ganhou do ALL Accor! Nesta oferta, os associados recebem Status Gold temporário na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros. Além disso, cumprindo a meta, é possível estender esse status até o final de 2027. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Smiles oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de todos os parceiros + cupom
Perdeu o prazo? A Smiles decidiu prorrogar sua promoção envolvendo todos os seus parceiros, em que oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, é possível ganhar um cupom de 78% de desconto na compra de milhas. Promoção Smiles e parceiros Nesta campanha de transferências de pontos,...
Germany
PointsMag
SWISS eröffnet 2027 zwei neue Lounges am Flughafen Zürich
SWISS baut ihr Lounge-Angebot am Flughafen Zürich um. Im ersten Quartal 2027 eröffnen eine neue SWISS Business Lounge…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 27 de agosto de 2026
Se você gosta de acompanhar as melhores oportunidades de pontos e milhas, vale a pena conferir o Radar PPV desta quinta-feira. Nossa equipe ficou de olho nas principais ofertas e reuniu tudo em um só lugar para facilitar o acesso às promoções. Veja os destaques e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Comprar millas Flying Blue con un 80 % de bonus: ¿merece la pena?
Flying Blue ofrece hasta un 80 % de bonus al comprar millas. Analizo el precio real, la diferencia entre pagar en euros y dólares y cuándo puede compensar para un canje concreto.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
PPV Promoções: milhas, cashback e cupons para economizar
Quer ter acesso às principais oportunidades sem precisar ficar procurando em vários sites? No grupo de promoções do PPV, nossa equipe reúne cupons, cashback, descontos e ofertas relacionadas a pontos/milhas e envia tudo diretamente para o seu celular. O acesso custa o equivalente a R$ 19,62 por mês no plano...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimos dias! Nomad oferece até 15 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade na primeira conversão
Se você ainda não aproveitou esta oferta, é melhor não deixar para a última hora. A Nomad, em parceria com o Azul Fidelidade, oferece até 15.000 pontos na primeira conversão para novos clientes que abrirem a conta internacional usando o cupom “PONTOS15AZUL”. A promoção segue disponível até 31 de agosto. Promoção Nomad...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais no Azul Fidelidade a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Na última edição do alerta de passagens PPV desta quinta-feira, trouxemos algumas sugestões de emissões nacionais para viajar nos próximos meses, gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Passagens pelo Brasil com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir passagens pelo Brasil. Para pesquisar outro...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Florianópolis volta a ter voos diretos da Aerolíneas Argentinas para Salta e Tucumán
A Aerolíneas Argentinas voltará a operar voos diretos entre Florianópolis e as cidades argentinas de Salta e Tucumán durante a temporada de verão de 2027. Retomada dos voos sazonais As duas rotas terão quatro frequências semanais em janeiro e fevereiro, facilitando o acesso ao litoral de Santa Catarina para viajantes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Shopping Smiles oferece até 26 milhas por real na Polishop
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do Shopping Smiles com a Polishop. A campanha permite acumular até 26 milhas por real gasto nas compras realizadas na loja, uma boa oportunidade para quem já pretende comprar algum produto. Confira as regras e aproveite a oferta, válida até 31 de agosto....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! LATAM Pass oferece até 65% de desconto na compra de milhas
Precisando de milhas? Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do LATAM Pass, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 65% de desconto na compra de milhas. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes desta oferta válida até amanhã, dia 28 de agosto. LATAM Pass oferece até 65% de desconto na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compras bonificadas Smiles – Como funcionam e quando vale a pena aproveitar
Comprar um produto que você já precisava e ainda acumular milhares de milhas pode ser uma excelente estratégia. Mas nem toda promoção representa um bom negócio. Entenda como funcionam as compras bonificadas da Smiles, como calcular o custo do milheiro e o que comparar antes de comprar. Compras bonificadas Smiles...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre: novo cupom de até R$ 50 OFF nesta quinta-feira
Quem está de olho em boas oportunidades para economizar nas compras online pode aproveitar o novo cupom do Mercado Livre. Nesta quinta-feira, a oferta garante até R$ 50 OFF em produtos participantes. Confira as condições e veja como utilizar o desconto. Cupom no Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos na Smiles a partir de 10.100 milhas + taxas
Vai viajar? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos algumas opções de trechos nacionais para você emitir gastando a partir de 10.100 milhas Smiles + taxas. A seguir, veja as disponibilidades e garanta sua próxima viagem. Passagens com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Live and Let’s Fly
Scott Kirby Says American Airlines Will Retreat From Chicago, Clearing The Way For A United Fortress Hub
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is again predicting that American Airlines will eventually retreat from Chicago O’Hare, arguing that the economics of its current operation simply cannot hold. Kirby may ultimately be right, but I hope he isn’t. A United-dominated O’Hare would be great for United but very bad for...
Your Mileage May Vary
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…

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Miles To Memories
Delta SkyMiles® American Express Introduces New Limited Time Offers – Earn Up to 200K Miles
Today, American Express and Delta introduced new limited-time offers for eligible new Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members from August 27 through November 4, 2026.
View from the Wing
Judge Scolds Southwest Airlines “You Guys Should Not Have Done That” As It Tries To Kill Lawsuit
A federal judge scolded Southwest Airlines after it received permission to file one narrow, late motion and instead tried to knock out an entire flight attendant leave case. She rejected the maneuver but still partially decertified the damages class.
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Red
Bilt has announced its Rent Day promos for September 1st, headlined by a 25%-100% bonus on points transfers to Virgin Atlantic. The bonus size depends on Bilt status, with Blue members starting at 25% and Platinum members topping out at 100% with a $200 Bilt Cash buy-up. In addition to...
Miles To Memories
Gigantic $18B Meta Settlement, Why Do Fifth Freedom Flights Exist & Biggest Fall Travel Trends
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Traveling For Miles
Deals: Iberia has announced a fare sale with one-way flights to the US from €170
Iberia has launched its end-of-summer fare sale with one-way fares starting at €24 within Spain, one-way fares starting from €170 for travel to the United States and one-way fares starting from €258 for travel to Latin America. There's also a deal for up to €300 off flight and hotel packages.
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
Qatar Airways & Skytrax Have Beef: “World’s Best Airline” No More?
Qatar Airways is no doubt a world class airline, in terms of the passenger experience it offers. There's also nothing the airline loves more than reminding consumers of how great it is, and how many awards it has won, primarily from Skytrax. Along those lines, it looks like the airline...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delicious Fish In Lufthansa Business Class On A321 From Lisbon To Frankfurt
Intra-Europe business class is not much to get excited about, but I do appreciate the meal service, especially on longer flights within Europe. This week we’ll take a look at my Lufthansa A321 business class meal from Lisbon to Frankfurt. Lufthansa A321 Business Class Meal: Pan-Fried Pike Perch From Lisbon...
The Alviator
Review: Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand, Tokyo Haneda (HND)
A review of the Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand at Haneda, directly connected to Terminal 3. This massive 1,531-room hotel has great tarmac views.
Travel Points Playbook
Flash Sale Alert: Southwest Points Bookings Up to 4 Cents Per Point Value
If you’ve been hoarding Southwest Rapid Rewards points, now is the time to burn them. Southwest just launched…
TravelUpdate
Review: Palacio del Inka Cusco, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Background and Location After a nice stay at the Tambo del Inka in the Sacred Valley, for my…
Miles To Memories
(4 Ending & 1 New) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current point transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
View from the Wing
Hilton Opens $75 Adults-Only Club In Cleveland—Lifetime Diamonds Are Locked Out, Diamond Reserve Gets In Free
Hilton Cleveland Downtown’s paid club includes all-day food, a full bar and coworking space, but ordinary and Lifetime Diamond members pay $75 while Diamond Reserve members enter free. Hilton avoids its lounge-access promise by classifying the space as a premium club.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — August 28 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Will Run For Miles
Bilt September Rent Day: Transfer Bonus to Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic and Attend Global Citizen Festival
This transfer bonus is worth considering because Virgin Atlantic miles are great for award travel on many airlines.
Miles To Memories
Up To 100% Transfer Bonus: Bilt Rent Day Details Are Here
We have the Bilt Rent Day details here for the upcoming month's promotion. This time around there is an up to 100% transfer bonus.
Traveling For Miles
Amex has launched new limited-time welcome offers on Delta SkyMiles cards (earn flights certificates or up to 200k SkyMiles)
American Express has introduced new limited-time welcome offers on six cards in the Delta SkyMiles lineup, and one of them is a deal we haven't seen on a Delta card before. The offers are live now and run through early November.
View from the Wing
Bilt Offers Up To 100% Virgin Transfer Bonus September 1—Fly To London For Just 3,000 Points
Bilt members get a 25% to 75% Virgin transfer bonus September 1, plus buying up the transfer bonus with Bilt Cash gets a Platinum member all the way to 100% which can make a London flight cost as little as 3,000 points.
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rent Day Promotion September 2026: Up To 100% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. Earlier this year we saw massive changes at Bilt, including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered.
Live and Let’s Fly
Park Hyatt Sydney Backtracks On Egregious “Resort” Designation
UPDATE: Good news. Milelion reports that the Park Hyatt Sydney has backtracked on its policy of re-branding as a “resort” property in order to deny late checkouts to World of Hyatt elite members. That’s a positive development and as I wrote below, it was beyond absurd that this city hotel...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 770 – London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda in EuroTraveller (Economy Class)
It’s that time again for another Snapshot, this time looking into the passenger experience aboard British Airways 770 between London Heathrow and Stockholm Arlanda in Economy Class. Booking Booking for this flight was via the British Airways website. This was a redemption flight, priced around 10,000 Avios and £15 in cash....
One Mile at a Time
United CEO Predicts American Will Abandon Chicago Hub, Claims Consumers Will Benefit
American Airlines and United Airlines both have hubs at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), and they sure are battling it out at the moment. United has a significant advantage (in terms of presence and profitability), but American isn't ready to give up there, and wants to regain market share.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Rushes To Open Austin And Nashville Lounges By June 2027—6 Cities Planned, 5 More Could Be Next
Southwest’s Austin lounge has a March 1, 2027 construction target, while Nashville’s 30,000-square-foot facility is targeted for June 28. Four other airports are already in the pipeline, with lounge access expected to anchor a coming premium Chase card.