Frequent Miler
These are the cards that didn’t get picked for the Wild Card challenge
On September 9, Greg, Nick, and Tim picked all their cards for this year’s Wild Card challenge: their destinations, credit card welcome bonuses they’ll get to book travel with, obstacles, and power ups (read more about that here). They selected their cards at random from a deck of nine different...
2PAXfly
AIR NEW ZEALAND: SaleAway fare specials to Australia on sale until 18 September 2026. Good deals?
Air New Zealand has launched another round of SaleAway fare specials across the Tasman, with Economy fares below AU$300 from some Australian cities and, more interestingly, Business Premier from around AU$760 one-way. The sale runs until 11.59pm AEST on Friday, 18 September 2026, unless seats sell out first. Fares are...
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View from the Wing
Tourist Caught On CCTV Having Sex On Bali Driveway—Stopped From Flying Home, Deported And Banned 10 Years
CCTV showed an Australian man and a woman he'd just met having sex on a homeowner’s driveway. Bali authorities caught him at the airport as he tried to leave, detained him, deported him to Brisbane and barred him from Indonesia for a decade.
Live and Let’s Fly
Inside A Greenland Grocery Store With High Prices…And Cameras Everywhere?
A visit to a grocery store in Nuuk offered a revealing look at the cost and complications of everyday life in Greenland, along with a surprising number of security cameras. Inside A Grocery Store In Nuuk, Greenland Whenever I visit a new place, I enjoy walking through a local grocery...
Your Mileage May Vary
6 Things Guests Do That Hotel Employees Wish They’d Stop
Most of us try to be good hotel guests. But sometimes the thing you THINK is helpful, considerate or friendly actually makes an employee’s job harder. Here are six things…
View from the Wing
Woman Bites United Flight Attendant After Alcohol Cutoff—Passengers Owed $190,000
Witnesses say she reached for a rear door handle before crew and passengers restrained her on the Milan–Newark flight. She denied biting anyone—and offered investigators her own phone videos as proof she’d done nothing wrong.
One Mile at a Time
SWISS First Class Airbus A350 Review: A Double Suite In The Sky!
I fly SWISS' new A350 first class Suite Plus from Zurich to Boston, testing the double suite, dine-on-demand menu, and Wi-Fi to see if it lives up to the hype.
Wild About Travel
Why Japan is losing its mind over the Suica Penguin Train Ticket
the Suica Penguin is expected to retire on March 31, 2027. JR East unveiled three candidates on September 8, public voting is open through September 23.
View from the Wing
Woman Says Boyfriend Canceled Her Flight At Denver Airport—“How Am I Supposed To Get Home?”
Cheating revenge: a woman says her boyfriend canceled her flight home at Denver airport. He says he wouldn’t take their argument onto a plane.
View from the Wing
Woman Slaps Husband At Wynn Las Vegas Buffet, Gets Deported To Armenia
Prosecutors didn’t pursue the domestic battery charge, but the arrest put a Southern California resident with a pending asylum case into immigration custody. After roughly three months in detention, she accepted voluntary departure to Armenia.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passenger Stripped Naked And Touched Herself
American Airlines flight 1779 was headed from Baltimore to Miami when the crew reported a woman in row 9 had stripped naked and touched herself in front of other passengers. A contemporaneous ACARS post captures the report and the call for law enforcement.
Points With a Crew
What’s The Worst Country You’ve Ever Been To?
If you're someone who has been to a lot of countries around the world, what's the worst country you've ever been to?
Points With a Crew
Amazon Kindle Unlimited Free Trial And 99 Cent Deal
Amazon is out with an offer for Amazon Kindle Unlimited. The offers vary per person, but a common one is 3 months free. Click here to find out how to ...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Fortaleza ganhará hotel da Marriott com 260 apartamentos e R$ 80 milhões
Fortaleza será a primeira cidade do Ceará a receber um hotel City Express by Marriott, em um projeto que prevê cerca de 260 apartamentos e investimento de aproximadamente R$ 80 milhões. O empreendimento será desenvolvido pela Fábrica de Hotéis em parceria com a LC – Luciano Cavalcanti, com previsão de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Pavilhão do Itaú no Rock in Rio: veja como foi a nossa visita
Comemorando 25 anos de parceria com o festival, o Itaú voltou à Cidade do Rock com uma das estruturas mais concorridas do gramado. Localizado em um ponto estratégico do Parque Olímpico, o Pavilhão Itaú manteve a arquitetura de mais de 1.000 m² distribuída em três andares. A convite do Itaú,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 30 mil milhas bônus
Essas são as últimas horas para você assinar o Clube Smiles na oferta atual, que oferece até 30.000 milhas bônus em novas assinaturas, conforme as condições da campanha. Vamos aos detalhes! Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme o clube assinado. Confira: Assinatura mensal Clube 1.000 – 1.000 milhas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve pacotes com até 20% de desconto na Azul Viagens
Vai viajar e quer garantir seu pacote com desconto? A Azul Viagens liberou dois cupons de desconto, em que é possível garantir até 20% de desconto nas reservas com pontos Azul Fidelidade ou dinheiro. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Desconto em pacotes na Azul Viagens O desconto está estruturado da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de Brasília ganhará novo terminal internacional
O aeroporto que ocupa uma posição importante no centro do Brasil está prestes a entrar em uma nova fase de expansão. O edital de repactuação da concessão do Aeroporto Internacional de Brasília foi publicado e prevê um pacote de investimentos de R$ 1,2 bilhão, incluindo a construção de um novo...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Asientos del A321XLR de Iberia: business y turista
Volé en business y turista del A321XLR de Iberia para contarte cómo es el asiento Thompson Vantage, qué filas tienen más espacio y cuáles conviene evitar en cada cabina.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 17.680 milhas + taxas
Aproveitando o domingo para planejar sua próxima viagem para o exterior? Na edição do alerta PPV de hoje, trouxemos 12 sugestões de passagens internacionais para viajar nos próximos meses, gastando a partir de 17.680 milhas + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades a seguir. Passagens internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Veja promoções que terminam hoje no Azul Fidelidade e Smiles
Neste domingo, terminam três promoções nos programas Azul Fidelidade e Smiles. Abaixo, você confere os principais detalhes de cada uma delas. Aproveite antes que acabem! Azul Fidelidade e parceiros Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 80% de bônus – assinantes do Clube Azul 50% de bônus – demais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 221
Se você está planejando uma viagem para o Rio de Janeiro, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de hospedagens. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 221, com opções em diferentes regiões da cidade. Confira os detalhes e encontre uma hospedagem que combine com a sua viagem. Hotéis Accor...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Moxie의 2026 요코하마(Yokohama, Japan) 맛집기행
안녕하세요, Moxie입니다.  오늘은 2026년 4월과 8월에 각각 한번씩 다녀왔던 Yokohama, Japan에서의 맛집기행을 가 보겠습니다.  한국을 갈때마다 주변국을 거쳐서 가는것이 좋아서 거의 매번 그렇게 하는데요. 남과 다른 뛰어난 좋은 항공사 두곳을 자랑하는 일본이라서, 다른곳들보다 일본을 자주가게 됩니다. 이번에도 4월에는 NRT 공항에서 ANA 일등석을 타고 나왔고요. 8월에는...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Independência ou morte? Semana do Milheiro – 07 a 13 de setembro
Com direito a muita chuva e um tempinho frio para não empolgar ninguém, a Semana do Milheiro está de volta em mais um domingo. Dessa vez pós feriado da independência em uma semaninha para lá de sem graça. Não teve promoção mirabolante, não tem notícia impactante e até algo que...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Guia completo da transferência de pontos Livelo
É possível fazer transferência de pontos Livelo para diferentes programas de fidelidade nacionais e internacionais. Mas antes de enviar seu saldo, é importante avaliar paridade, promoções, custo de geração e disponibilidade do resgate. Neste guia, explicamos como funcionam as transferências e quando elas podem valer a pena. Transferência de pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Não deixe a promoção passar: receba os alertas de pontos e milhas do PPV no WhatsApp
Algumas oportunidades relacionadas a pontos e milhas permanecem disponíveis durante vários dias. Outras, porém, podem terminar em poucas horas ou atingir rapidamente o limite de participantes. Para ajudar você a acompanhar essas campanhas, o Pontos pra Voar mantém grupos gratuitos com alertas de pontos e milhas no WhatsApp. Os grupos...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Transferí puntos por una plaza premio fantasma: ¿se pueden recuperar?
Un viajero transfirió 60.000 Membership Rewards a Flying Blue por una plaza Business que resultó ser fantasma. Flying Blue reconoció el error y los puntos volvieron a American Express. Explico qué pasó, cuándo una reversión puede ser posible y cómo reducir el riesgo antes de transferir.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Além da Fontana di Trevi: conheça 4 belas fontes de Roma
As fontes de Roma ajudam a contar a história da cidade por meio da arte, da arquitetura e da mitologia. Além da concorrida Fontana di Trevi, conheça quatro fontes que merecem entrar no roteiro pela capital italiana. Fontes de Roma A Fontana di Trevi é, sem dúvida, uma das atrações...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Universal inaugura parque infantil com hotel temático
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, o Welerson Silva apresenta todos os detalhes do novo complexo da Universal, localizado em Frisco, no Texas, parque temático totalmente voltado e projetado para famílias com crianças pequenas. Universal inaugura parque infantil com hotel temático Um parque...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
As cidades mais acessíveis da Europa para viajar
Londres, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdã e Viena estão entre as cidades mais acessíveis da Europa para turistas, com avanços em transporte, hospedagem e atrações adaptadas. Mesmo nesses destinos, porém, pessoas com deficiência ou mobilidade reduzida devem verificar antecipadamente as condições de cada local. Cidades mais acessíveis da Europa Viajar envolve escolhas...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
American Airlines und Hyatt beenden Kooperation, Delta neuer Hyatt Partner
American Airlines und Hyatt aus, Delta kommt hinzu … Seit Jahren betreibt Hyatt und American Airlines eine stärkere…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar: grupo gratuito para quem ama viagens, pontos e milhas
Para quem gosta de pontos, milhas e viagens, trocar experiências pode ser uma ótima forma de descobrir novas oportunidades. O Bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar é um grupo gratuito em que você pode tirar dúvidas, compartilhar dicas e conversar com outros viajantes. Participe da comunidade e acompanhe as discussões. Bate-papo PPV...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Quanto custa viajar? Destinos para conhecer com R$ 5 mil, R$ 10 mil ou R$ 15 mil
Escolher destinos para viajar com 5, 10 ou 15 mil reais depende da duração, da época e do perfil da viagem. Considerando duas pessoas e saídas de São Paulo, esses orçamentos permitem conhecer destinos nacionais e até fazer algumas viagens internacionais. O orçamento é um dos fatores mais importantes no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Valle Nevado lança passeio de snowcat para apreciar o pôr do sol nos Andes
O Valle Nevado Ski Resort, no Chile, lançou o passeio Sunset Snowcat, criada especificamente para turistas pedestres que não praticam esqui ou snowboard. O passeio utiliza um veículo articulado para neve para levar até 12 passageiros ao topo da montanha Ancla, a 3.540 metros de altitude. A atividade inclui acompanhamento...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Comprar puntos Aeroplan: promoción vigente y cuándo compensa
Aeroplan vende puntos, pero al precio habitual casi nunca sale a cuenta. Te cuento cuánto cuestan de verdad, cómo calcular si ahorras y en qué casos comprarlos compensa para volar en Business con Star Alliance.
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Gulf Air Business Südindien – Europa (Oneway): 440 Euro
Mit der Gulf Air Business von Südindien nach Europa … Gulf Air hat einen ganz schönen Business Deal…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os queridinhos dos nossos grupos: veja os produtos mais vendidos no 9.9
O 9.9 trouxe diversas oportunidades, e alguns produtos se destacaram entre os participantes dos nossos grupos. Para você conhecer os itens que fizeram mais sucesso, reunimos uma seleção dos mais vendidos no Mercado Livre. Confira os destaques e veja quais chamaram a atenção. Produtos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre Quer...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
When Expiration Dates Do Not Make Sense — and Why.
For frequent travel membership program miles and points to expire is ludicrous, in my opinion — and vouchers should not expire either — simply because they do not make sense to me. Let us start this article off with when expiration dates do make sense: when you...
View from the Wing
Air Canada’s $195 Card Offers A 20-Night Hyatt Globalist Shortcut And Increase Value Of Your Points—Even If You Earn Elsewhere
The refreshed Aeroplan card can discount awards that include partner flights and provide access to Hyatt’s 20-night Globalist challenge. Those benefits don’t require everyday spending—but earning airline status and better Priority Rewards can make putting charges on the card worthwhile.

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One Mile at a Time
Atlanta ATC Cancels American Pilot’s Takeoff Clearance, Argument Follows
An American pilot's request for extra wake turbulence separation in Atlanta led to a canceled takeoff clearance, a testy exchange with ATC, and a very unhelpful Frontier pilot.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why A Doctor Refused To Help During A Mid-Air Emergency On His Flight
When a medical emergency happened during a long-haul flight, the crew asked if there was a doctor onboard. There was. But one doctor who heard the announcement chose not to…
One Mile at a Time
Oops: Eurowings Flight Diverts Twice After Extra Bag Accidentally Loaded On Plane
A Eurowings flight from Ibiza to Dusseldorf diverted twice in one night after a mismatched bag was loaded, delaying 156 passengers by hours.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Pilot Says Takeoff Isn’t Safe—Air Traffic Controller Threatens To Report Him
American Airlines pilots wanted more space taking off behind a Boeing 757 in Atlanta. The air traffic controller was right that this doesn't appear formally required. The pilot could still refuse takeoff, and is responsible for the safety of the aircraft. The controller appears to have tried to punish...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Air China Boeing 777-300ER preparing to depart from Beijing Capital Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week we have an Air China Boeing 777-300ER turning towards the runway and preparing to depart Beijing Capital Airport as it heads off on another long-haul mission. Air China operates a fleet of 28 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: NEO Nomad N4 Multi-Role Backpack (Back By Monday)
The NEO Nomad N4 is a 30–32L backpack designed to work for work, gym, and travel. It has separate laptop and active-gear compartments, and is on Kickstarter right now, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Stack Deals For More Savings And Rewards
One of the easiest ways to save more on an online purchase is to combine several offers instead of relying on a single discount. In the points-and-miles world, that’s usually…
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Plans Three New Hotels in New Zealand and to Bring Two of Its Brands There
Marriott is planning for three new hotels across New Zealand. These include the country’s…
The Alviator
Trip Report Introduction: The Long Way To Singapore
In July 2026, I flew 33,000+ km on 5 airlines (stopping by 8 countries). Here are the flights, hotels, and lounges I'll be reviewing.
One Mile at a Time
My PS LAX Experience: Is The Private Terminal Worth The $1,295 Price Tag?
A first look at The Salon at PS LAX, the $1,295 private terminal experience, including its food, drinks, and whether it's actually worth the price.
One Mile at a Time
Chase Ink Business Cash Review: 100K Bonus, 5x Points, No Annual Fee
A look at the Chase Ink Business Cash, a no-annual-fee business card with a huge welcome bonus and 5x rewards on office and phone expenses.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Views From The Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea
No fewer than 115 photographs were taken by me from the Landmark City View room on the 36th floor to which I was assigned at the Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea, at which I was a guest of Hilton for two nights — which means that Hilton paid...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Says AAdvantage Signups Are Up 30%—But Free Wi-Fi Alone Won’t Make Those Customers Loyal
Treating Wi-Fi registrations like engaged members inflates the credit card pitch. American could give those new customers a reason to return by letting their first flight earn miles—even on basic economy.
Miles To Memories
I’ve Slowed Down with AAdvantage. Here’s My No-Brainer Move.
My relationship with the Atmos Rewards Loyalty Program has changed once again, and today I describe why it's a wise move in our situation.
Your Mileage May Vary
The Hotel Room Mistake Travelers Make Because They Think They’re Safe
When you’re staying at a hotel with a balcony, sometimes you just can’t resist leaving the door open. Maybe you’re facing the ocean and want that glorious breeze and the…
One Mile at a Time
One Cup At A Time: Musings About Airline & Hotel Coffee, And Why I Care
A candid look at why coffee rituals matter so much while traveling, and what separates forgettable airline and hotel coffee from the memorable kind.
{Tech} for Travel
Apple just gave Travellers a Passport-Sized Foldable Screen with the new iPhone Duo
Apple’s iPhone Duo pairs a passport-sized design with a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer screen, an A20 Pro chip and iOS 27. The post Apple just gave Travellers a Passport-Sized Foldable Screen with the new iPhone Duo appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Live and Let’s Fly
Scott Kirby Could Still Get American, The Old-Fashioned Way
Scott Kirby has wanted American Airlines from before he was its president. He’s tried every other method, but now he might have to try the old-fashioned way. Scott Kirby’s Prior American Airlines Entanglements Scott Kirby’s history with American Airlines actually begins before he worked for the carrier, when he spent...
Miles To Memories
Faye Travel Insurance: Get Your Travel Insurance Quote In Mere Seconds
If you are looking for coverage on your next trip then you should check out Faye Travel Insurance. It takes mere seconds to get your quote.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passenger Stripped Naked And Touched Herself
American Airlines flight 1779 was headed from Baltimore to Miami when the crew reported a woman in row 9 had stripped naked and touched herself in front of other passengers. A contemporaneous ACARS post captures the report and the call for law enforcement.
Points With a Crew
If You’re Reading This, You Probably Have Travel Dysmorphia
If you are reading this post, then you probably like to travel, and if you like to travel, it's likely that you could be diagnosed with travel dysmorphia, which is ...
Your Mileage May Vary
How Did They Overlook This in the Room Design?
When staying at hotels, little things can always be a nuisance. Some are minor pet peeves, others are legitimate frustrations, and some are rare cases where you start wondering if…
View from the Wing
Europeans Get A “Free” Trip To New York With Purchase Of New iPhone
A European can seemingly fly to New York, buy Apple’s new iPhone Duo and spend a night for the cost of buying it at home. Customs erases the legal savings, while also revealing how much of Europe’s premium comes from government policy.
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (EWR – Terminal A)
I had some time this week to check out the Admirals Club® while flying…