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INDONESIA: Australia–Indonesia flights get 5,000 more weekly seats
Australia and Indonesia have updated their bilateral air services arrangements for the first time in 15 years, opening the door to another 5,000 airline seats a week between the two countries. The agreement also gives airlines greater scope to fly beyond the familiar Jakarta and Bali gateways, potentially bringing more...
One Mile at a Time
American & Starlux Launch Codeshare Partnership… Loyalty Reciprocity Next?
American and Starlux are upgrading their interline deal to a codeshare agreement. Here's what routes are covered, and whether loyalty reciprocity could follow.
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Philippine Airlines’ A330 Business Class: Oh My, These Seats Are Awful!
Philippine Airlines' A330 business class seat somehow tops the worst flat bed products out there, with nowhere to place anything and an awkward top-and-bottom layout.
One Mile at a Time
Delta’s New LAX Schedule Is Huge… So Is Its “Premium” Word Count!
Delta is expanding aggressively at LAX with new routes and added frequencies — and reminding everyone, repeatedly, just how premium it all is.
One Mile at a Time
Philippine Airlines’ Manila Lounge & Ground Experience Is Laughably Bad
A rough transit security line, invisible lounge signage, a shaky elevator, and Wi-Fi that won't work with laptops — Manila Airport's transit experience falls apart fast.
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Finally Fixing Rolling Delays: Yay, But What Took So Long?!
American Airlines is finally testing a program to give passengers more honest updates during rolling delays, starting in Charlotte. It's about time.
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines is Ceding Two Domestic Routes to Alaska and American
Delta Air Lines is cutting two domestic routes from its network this winter. Delta…
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Forget the Citi Trifecta. There’s More Than One Winning Combo
For years, the Citi Trifecta was easy to explain: combine three cards that earned the same ThankYou Points, use each one for the purchases where it earned the most and…
Points Miles and Bling
EVA Air Economy Review: Hello Kitty Jet from Bali to Toronto
EVA Air Economy from Bali to Toronto Originally, my flight home from Bali was supposed to be in Business Class…
Live and Let’s Fly
Minute Review: Air France 777-300ER La Première
We take a walk down memory lane with this week’s Minute Review and revisit a spectacular flight I enjoyed on the Air France 777-300ER in La Première (First Class) from Los Angeles to Paris. Air France 777-300ER La Première First Class Minute Review (Video) We take a walk down memory...
One Mile at a Time
A Marriott Club Lounge With Caviar, All-Day Champagne, And Made To Order Beef: Am I Dreaming?!
The Osaka Station Hotel's Specialty Salon offers Ambassador members all-day Laurent-Perrier champagne, an evening spread with caviar, and a beef tenderloin menu.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines ‘Karen’ Says Her Bag Was Checked Despite Empty Bins—Then Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
A Southwest passenger argues over a gate-checked bag, alleges assault, and refuses to leave after being told she won’t fly. The recording doesn’t show the outcome, but the bag dispute exposes an airline practice that predictably makes customers furious.
Points With a Crew
The 28 worst tourist traps out there
How can you tell a tourist trap from an interesting sight? After reading a list of 28 of the worst tourist traps out there, I was surprised to see how many of those I'd been to - I definitely have to agree with #1 on the list...
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o clube Smiles e receba até 264 mil milhas
Pensando em assinar o clube? Essas são as últimas horas para participar da promoção da Smiles, oferecendo aos seus clientes até 264 mil milhas em novas assinaturas. Confira os detalhes desta oferta a seguir. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme o clube assinado. Confira: Plano Distribuição do bônus...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Livelo oferece até 25 mil pontos ou desconto na assinatura do clube
A Livelo prorrogou a promoção de adesão ao Clube Classic Flex, que permite aos clientes escolherem entre desconto na mensalidade ou receber até 25 mil pontos ao longo de 12 meses. Além disso, os clientes Elo recebem um bônus extra. A oferta agora é válida até o dia 22 de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sessão de Cinema PPV – Matrimilhas
Comédia argentina transforma a lógica de acumular milhas em um jogo de relacionamento e, de quebra, representa algumas das fases que todo milheiro parece enfrentar.  Sessão de Cinema PPV Na coluna Sessão de Cinema PPV, “avaliamos” filmes e séries relacionadas, de alguma maneira, ao universo dos programas de milhas, fidelidade...
Brazil
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Libertadores 2026 em Montevidéu: como garantir pacote com ingresso para a grande final
A contagem regressiva para a decisão da Copa Libertadores da América de 2026 já começou! Pensando nisso, a Wanderlust Concierge está com um pacote especial para você curtir a final e torcer para seu time de coração. Os pacotes incluem hospedagem, ingresso, seguro e transfer para o estádio. Aproveite, pois o...
Germany
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DEAL: China Southern Business Frankfurt – Asien (Return): 1.720 Euro
Mit der China Southern Business von Frankfurt nach Asien … China Southern hat ganz gute Business Deals von…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira cupons no Mercado Livre com até R$ 200 de desconto
Quer aproveitar o domingão para zerar o carrinho? Aproveite os novos cupons que estão disponíveis no Mercado Livre, oferecendo até R$ 200 de desconto, conforme as condições de cada cupom. Abaixo, veja os cupons disponíveis. Cupons no Mercado Livre No momento, o Mercado Livre está com dois cupons disponíveis em produtos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens internacionais a partir de 17.800 pontos + taxas
Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste domingo, nossa equipe reuniu 12 dicas de passagens internacionais para viajar nos próximos meses, gastando a partir de apenas 17.800 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite. Passagens internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Isso é o Dia do Cliente? Semana do Milheiro – 14 a 20 de setembro
Na Semana do Milheiro tivemos o Dia do Cliente, mas algo que preste de verdade, não. E assim é a nova realidade, com nada super impactante acontecendo nesses últimos dias, vimos muita repercussão de notícias que só valem para uma parcela pequena dos milheiros, mas que deram o que falar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 25% de desconto em passagens nacionais com pontos e 10% nas internacionais
Planejando sua próxima viagem? Aproveite a oferta do Azul Fidelidade, que disponibilizou cupons para passagens nacionais com até 25% de desconto. Além disso, pode garantir um desconto de 10% em passagens internacionais. Confira os detalhes a seguir desta oferta que termina hoje, dia 20 de setembro. Azul Fidelidade com até 25%...
Brazil
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Reserve hotéis ibis Styles com piscina pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 109
Quem gosta de viajar com conforto, sem abrir mão da economia, pode aproveitar esta ótima seleção de hotéis ibis Styles com piscina, com a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garantir a sua reserva com diárias a partir de R$ 109, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira quatro promoções no Azul Fidelidade e Esfera que acabam hoje
Hoje, dia 20 de setembro, chegam ao fim quatro promoções nos programas Azul Fidelidade e Esfera. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes de cada uma delas. Azul Fidelidade e Esfera Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 80% de bônus – assinantes do Clube Azul 50% de...
Brazil
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Hotéis com piscina em São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Belo Horizonte com diárias a partir de R$ 191
Para quem busca uma hospedagem com estrutura para relaxar e aproveitar a viagem, hotéis com piscina são uma ótima escolha. Aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e encontre opções em São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Belo Horizonte, com diárias a partir de R$ 191. Confira as...
Germany
Svenblogt
Skytrax 2026: Singapore Airlines vorn, Swiss verliert acht Plätze
Singapore Airlines steht bei den World Airline Awards 2026 wieder an der Spitze und löst Qatar Airways ab, die den Titel zuletzt zwei Jahre in Folge geholt hatten. Vergeben wurden die Preise am 18. September in London. Aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum kommt Lufthansa auf Platz 14, Swiss rutscht von Platz...
Brazil
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Clube Smiles Day! Compre milhas com até 380% de bônus
Precisando aumentar o saldo na Smiles? O programa lançou uma campanha de compra de milhas que oferece até 380% de bônus, com percentuais que variam conforme a categoria do cliente no Clube Smiles. A oferta fica disponível até 28 de setembro e pode ser uma alternativa para quem precisa reforçar...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 3.630 milhas + taxas
Bem-vindos a edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado! Como de costume, nossa equipe trouxe 15 sugestões de passagens pelo Brasil, gastando a partir de 3.630 milhas + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e aproveite as disponibilidades. Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Na tabela a seguir, mesclamos algumas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Já ouviu falar de turismo literário? Conheça a tendência que inspira viagens através dos livros
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, o Welerson Silva explora o crescimento do turismo literário, uma tendência forte que está transformando a forma como as pessoas planejam suas viagens. Já ouviu falar de turismo literário? Já pensou em escolher o seu próximo destino...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Qué asiento elegir en la Business Class Allegris de Lufthansa: tipos, diferencias y suplementos
Extracto: Guía de los cinco tipos de asiento de la Business Allegris de Lufthansa: Classic, Privacy, Extra Space, Extra Long Bed y Suite, con suplementos comprobados y qué cambia con status.
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Smiles oferece até 264 mil milhas na adesão do clube
A Smiles decidiu prorrogar sua promoção em comemoração ao Clube Smiles Day. Nesta campanha, oferece aos seus clientes até 264 mil milhas em novas assinaturas do clube. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida até as 10h do dia 21 de setembro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme...
Brazil
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Solicite o cartão LATAM Pass Itaú Mastercard e ganhe até 80 mil milhas bônus
O LATAM Pass, em comemoração ao seu aniversário, está oferecendo aos novos clientes que solicitarem o cartão de crédito LATAM Pass Itaú Mastercard nas variantes Black ou Platinum até 80 mil milhas extras ao atingir a meta de gastos. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e aproveite! Milhas extras nos cartões...
Brazil
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Vai uma pizza aí? Mastercard Surpreenda libera 40% de desconto na Domino’s
Se você tem um cartão Mastercard e estava procurando uma desculpa para pedir pizza no fim de semana, ela acabou de aparecer. O programa Mastercard Surpreenda está oferecendo 40% de desconto no cardápio de pizzas da Domino’s, uma das maiores redes de pizzaria do mundo. A promoção faz parte das...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cartão de crédito do banco ou conta global ARQ? Veja a economia na ponta do lápis
Utilizar o cartão de crédito do banco no exterior costuma pesar no bolso devido ao IOF cambial e a spreads que superam 5%. Em contrapartida, a conta global ARQ oferece compras internacionais com taxa de conversão fixa de 0,5% e isenção de IOF, garantindo economia expressiva e previsibilidade em mais...
Germany
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DEAL: Gulf Air Business Frankfurt – Hyderabad (Return): 1.160 Euro
Mit der Gulf Air Business von Frankfurt nach Indien … Gulf Air hat gerade einen sehr netten Business…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 140
O Rio de Janeiro reúne hotéis para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Então aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta a sua reserva em hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 140, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas e aproveite. Mês do cliente ALL Accor Hotéis no...
Korea
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Washington DC Dulles 공항 (IAD) Turkish Airlines Lounge 탐방
기록을 보니깐, 2025년 11월 이후에 블로그 글이 잠시 중단이 되었는데요, 그동안 몸도, 상황도, 일도, 스케줄도 너무나 번잡하고 바쁘고 재정신이 아니였던 거진 1년이었던 것 같습니다. 매번 눈팅만 하다가 senior blogger라는 이름이 무색하게 글도 거의 없다싶이 해서 양심에 가책(?) 같은거나 막시님이랑, 빅픽처님 그리고 다른 분들도 열심히 글 올려주시는데 조심히 복귀글 하나 적고 짬짬히...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
7 Factors You Should Consider About Choosing to Live Near an Airport
For the thirty-fifth time this year, the alarm rouses you out of a deep sleep at 4:00 in the morning to alert you that you need to get ready to catch your flight. Hitting that snooze button is only delaying the inevitable: you need to leave that warm comfortable bed,...
One Mile at a Time
Uh Oh: Citi Strata Cards Get New Bonus Eligibility Rules (Lifetime Replaces 48 Months)
Citi has quietly rewritten Strata card bonus terms, swapping the old 48-month rule for a stricter once-per-lifetime eligibility policy.

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The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hilton Columbus at Easton
A recent work dinner had me spending the night in Columbus. While I usually…
One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines Plane Enters Newark Runway Without Clearance: Was ATC Language The Problem?
A Turkish Airlines A350 taxied onto a Newark runway without clearance after ambiguous ATC phrasing—raising questions about why US controllers don't use standardized language.
Your Mileage May Vary
Dirty Little Secrets: Confessions Of A Hotel Housekeeper
Hotel housekeepers spend their days cleaning up after complete strangers, which means they’ve probably seen things the rest of us would rather not know about. Several years ago, a housekeeper…
View from the Wing
Visa Has 2 New Tiers Above Infinite — Sapphire Reserve Is No Longer The Highest
Visa Infinite Privilege and Infinite Private sit above the cards that Americans can get. Canada has offered Privilege for years, Asia just expanded the lineup, and Mastercard World Legend already offers U.S. cardmembers complimentary airport dining with three guests.
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
A close look at the Amex Business Platinum Card's welcome offer, annual fee, earning rates, credits, and lounge access — and whether it's worth it for your business.
Your Mileage May Vary
5 Reasons Occasional Delta Flyers Should Have a Delta Credit Card
Airline credit cards aren’t only for frequent flyers. If you fly with an airline only a few times a year, the right card can offer many of the same practical…
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER preparing for pushback at Narita International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER preparing for pushback at Tokyo Narita International Airport, as it heads off on another mission. Japan Airlines operates 24 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its widebody passenger fleet. The airline...
Miles To Memories
Airline Secretly Rates You, 50 Cents Off Per Gallon Of Gas & New International Centurion Lounge
Our Around the Web series takes a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Grinding, Brewing, and Tasting Coffee in Colombia. Yes, I Actually Drank Coffee.
I might have consumed five — perhaps six — cups of coffee in my entire life. I do not dislike coffee — if I do drink it, it must contain a lot of sugar and milk or cream — but I do not need it to get my day started;...
View from the Wing
American Opens Flagship Dining To Business Class—$200 Champagne, A New Menu, And A Very Small Dining Room
The new DFW menu looks built to serve more passengers, but American is still pouring serious wine. Bollinger La Grande Année is a pleasant surprise.
Your Mileage May Vary
What’s Up With The TSA Making You Remove Snacks From Your Carry-On?
Airport security procedures have changed quite a bit over the years. Shoes can stay on now, and newer scanners mean you may not have to pull nearly as much stuff…
Travel Codex
Hotel Review: The Legian Seminyak Bali. Superb Luxury & Comfort
Bali has no shortage of luxury hotels. You can stay in sprawling resorts in Nusa Dua, private pool villas in Ubud, or newer design-focused properties scattered along the increasingly busy coast. But after staying at The Legian Seminyak, Bali, I was reminded that sometimes the best luxury hotels aren’t necessarily...
View from the Wing
Citi Strata Elite Card Delivers 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Your First Year
Citi Strata Elite delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
Live from a Lounge
15 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of September 20, 2026
There is a whole bunch of sweet offers on buying points and miles going on this week. Take a look, and take your pick
Live and Let’s Fly
Premium Cabin Searches Doubled In A Year
Searches for first and business class doubled in a year while the rest of travel crawled. The premium gap keeps widening, and it looks structural.
The Bulkhead Seat
Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through September 27th
In June 2024, I first wrote about a new partnership between Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy®. The collaboration…
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City
A quick, overnight business trip took me to Charlotte. I needed a hotel near…
Miles To Memories
Costco Is Selling Discounted Uber and DoorDash Gift Cards Again
Costco has brought back discounted Uber and DoorDash gift cards online, with $100 in value available for $79.99.
Points With a Crew
Georgia pilot flying Cessna 150 lands his plane at the world’s busiest airport and the cost for landing leaves him blown away
The pilots of a small Cessna 150 thought to try and land at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport and were not expecting the cost of the landing fees when they ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Some Hotel Restaurants Seem to Exist Only for Free Breakfast
Free breakfast is one of the hotel elite benefits travelers value most. Depending on the loyalty program, brand and location, that might mean a full restaurant breakfast, a buffet, lounge…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Still Closing Mileage Accounts Over Credit Card Bonuses From 7 Years Ago
An American Airlines customer says Barclays approved a new credit card, opened a new AAdvantage account, and they even took an award flight—before American shut the account down two months after it was created. The airline said their ban over old credit card bonuses was permanent. Years later, even a...
Miles To Memories
Last Chance To Lock In CardPointers’ Valuable Service For Half Off!
There is a great deal going on right now with this CardPointers 50% off sale. Reminder that this one is set to end tonight!
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendants Slam FAA Move to Ban Them From Having Mandatory Meal Breaks: ‘This is Illegal And Would Cause Chaos’
Three of the largest flight attendant unions in the United States have slammed a move by the federal government to block crew members from enjoying mandatory meal breaks under state law, warning that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not only lacks the legal power to block mandatory meal breaks but...
TravelUpdate
What was it like flying in the 1930s? Check out this video!
Flying in the 1930s was quite different to air travel today, though several aspects are the same. This…