Frequent Miler
My missed connection to Panama (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
Yesterday, I flew to Washington Dulles without incident, enjoyed the Chase Sapphire Lounge that’s disguised as an Etihad lounge, boarded my flight to San Salvador (with an onward connection to Panama City), and then things fell apart. I missed a connection, and I didn’t get much sleep, but things worked...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Republican Senator Worried That Pilots, Flight Attendants, and Air Traffic Controllers Dress Up As Furries: “You Can’t Make This Up”
Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama wants you to know that he is concerned that there could be pilots, flight attendants, and even air traffic controllers out there who like getting dressed up in animal costumes – people who are known in the community as furries. A furry is...
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“You’re Illegal!” My Schengen Nightmare At Copenhagen Passport Control
I had an unsettling encounter while departing Copenhagen Airport with my children when an immigration officer announced that the system showed I had illegally overstayed my 90 days in the Schengen Area as a U.S. citizen. Copenhagen Immigration Said I Was In Europe Illegally We left the SAS Lounge about...
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One of Amex’s Streaming Partners Is Raising Prices, and I Might Just Upgrade
Most people aren’t happy when a streaming service announces a price increase. When I received an email saying one of American Express’ digital entertainment partners was raising its rates, I…
Live from a Lounge
Priority Pass+ Is Finally Fixing One of My Biggest Airport Lounge Access Gripes
There is a new Priority Pass app, and it is much better than the one that exists at the moment. Here is how the new app looks and the problems it solves.
One Mile at a Time
Air Canada Axes Its Longest Route, From Vancouver To Singapore: What Gives?
Air Canada will end its Vancouver to Singapore flight in 2027, just under three years after launch. Here's why its longest route is being cut.
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Virgin Atlantic Premium on the A350-1000: A Newer Plane, But Not a Perfect Flight
By the time we boarded our Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Orlando, my wife Sharon’s birthday trip through Germany and Austria was almost over. We had traveled by…
One Mile at a Time
Why An Aeroflot Airbus A321 Is Rotting At Geneva Airport, Will Probably Never Fly Again
An Aeroflot Airbus A321 has sat abandoned at Geneva Airport since February 2022, with full fuel tanks and rotting food onboard, as Swiss sanctions block its return to Russia.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Rest In Peace, Vehicles With Manual Transmissions?
The United States of America is actually one of the odder countries of the world pertaining to driving: it is one of the few nations that still does not use the metric system as its mainstream method of measurements; it contains vast amounts of wide highways and enormous parking lots;...
Frequent Miler
Europe for 88(!) miles and business class lounge access you might have for 1 more week (Nick Wild Card journal)
I am writing this post from the Lufthansa Business Class lounge at Boston Logan airport, where I am about to board a flight to Europe (including a connection!) that I booked for just 88 miles one way. There were some surcharges involved, but, luckily, the judges won’t be holding those against...
View from the Wing
Why Flight Attendants Look Young And Pretty In Asia—And Why U.S. Airlines Stopped Selling Sex Appeal
U.S. airlines once sold tickets with young women in hot pants. Deregulation, discrimination law and seniority changed that model. Asian and Gulf airlines face different hiring incentives—and Singapore’s grooming standards show how much of the difference is deliberate.
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...
Frequent Miler
Forget the lounge: check out the fastest & tallest coaster in France at Parc Astérix on your Paris layover (Nick’s Wild Card Journal)
I had 7 hours to kill at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport today, between my arrival from the US and my departure for Guadeloupe. I probably could have spent some time in a lounge somewhere; instead, I decided to ride the tallest and fastest roller coaster in France (and ride some...
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Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 23 de setembro de 2026
A quarta-feira chegou com mais uma seleção de ofertas no Radar PPV! Reunimos as principais promoções encontradas pela nossa equipe no universo de pontos, milhas e viagens, com ofertas para quem quer economizar, acumular pontos e planejar melhor as próximas viagens. Confira a seleção e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mais de 400 alertas por mês: entre para o Grupo de Emissões PPV
Se você costuma pesquisar passagens com milhas, sabe que encontrar boas oportunidades pode levar tempo. No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, nossa equipe acompanha diferentes programas de fidelidade e envia mais de 400 alertas por mês diretamente para o seu celular, com oportunidades nacionais e internacionais. Veja como funciona e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Voe pelo Brasil a partir de 4.142 milhas LATAM Pass
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando poucas milhas? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissões pelo LATAM Pass, com trechos nacionais a partir de apenas 4.142 milhas + taxas. São diferentes destinos e datas disponíveis para quem está planejando a próxima viagem. Confira a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu: confira os cupons ativos nesta quarta-feira
Quarta-feira também é dia de economizar! Nossa equipe selecionou os principais cupons ativos disponíveis no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, reunindo oportunidades para quem quer pagar menos nas compras online. Confira as condições de cada oferta e aproveite. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre: Cupons...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de São José do Rio Preto ganha segunda sala VIP com chegada do Zenith Lounge
O Aeroporto de São José do Rio Preto passou a contar com duas salas VIP após a inauguração do Zenith VIP Lounge, nesta segunda-feira (21). A nova unidade é a primeira operação da marca, que pretende expandir sua presença para outros aeroportos. Nova sala amplia opções no aeroporto Administrado pela...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Lima para Guarulhos voando LATAM com Avios
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos continuar a falar sobre uma sequência de emissões que realizei, sendo neste post para uma viagem de Lima para Guarulhos, para três passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a LATAM e utilizando Avios do programa Privilege Club da Qatar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines atualiza cardápio das salas VIP
A American Airlines está renovando os cardápios de suas salas VIP para a temporada de outono no hemisfério norte, com novos pratos que começam a chegar aos espaços Flagship e Admirals Club durante setembro e outubro. A proposta inclui receitas com referências regionais e opções diferentes de acordo com o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis ibis pelo Brasil: confira diárias a partir de R$ 138
A promoção do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor chegou ao fim, mas ainda há excelentes preços espalhados pelo Brasil. Listamos hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 138, reunindo opções em diferentes destinos para facilitar o planejamento da sua viagem. Confira as ofertas e aproveite. Hotéis ibis pelo Brasil...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
KLM passa a oferecer refeições pagas com pré-venda em voos de curta distância
A KLM vai ampliar a oferta de refeições pagas em seus voos de curta distância na Europa. A partir de 25 de outubro de 2026, passageiros poderão fazer a pré-compra de três opções de refeições durante a reserva, com preços que chegam a US$ 16,60. Refeições poderão ser reservadas antes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece 158 mil pontos no upgrade para o Clube Super
Quer turbinar o saldo na Livelo? Uma nova campanha do programa está oferecendo 158 mil pontos para clientes que fizerem upgrade para o Clube Super. A promoção fica disponível somente até amanhã, 24 de setembro. Confira os requisitos, as condições da assinatura e os detalhes para receber a pontuação! Upgrade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
STARLUX confirma parceria com o AAdvantage da American Airlines
A STARLUX Airlines confirmou uma futura parceria com o AAdvantage, programa de fidelidade da American Airlines, que permitirá aos passageiros acumular milhas e emitir passagens nos voos das duas companhias. A novidade vem após o início das vendas de voos em codeshare entre as empresas. Codeshare entre STARLUX e American...
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Ultima Llamada
IHG One Rewards: guía de puntos, niveles y beneficios
Guía completa de IHG One Rewards: cómo acumular y canjear puntos, qué ofrece cada nivel Elite, cómo funcionan los Milestone Rewards y cuándo conviene usar puntos, millas o Ambassador.
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Ultima Llamada
IHG One Rewards: guía de puntos, niveles y beneficios
Guía completa de IHG One Rewards: cómo acumular y canjear puntos, qué ofrece cada nivel Elite, cómo funcionan los Milestone Rewards y cuándo conviene usar puntos, millas o Ambassador.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul Fidelidade tem voos para Fort Lauderdale a partir de 58 mil pontos
Fort Lauderdale pode ser a próxima parada usando seus pontos Azul Fidelidade! No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissão para o destino na Flórida, com passagens a partir de 58 mil pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Anac atualiza regras para atrasos e cancelamentos de voos; veja o que muda
A Anac atualizou as regras para atrasos e cancelamentos de voos, ampliando as obrigações das companhias aéreas em relação à comunicação e à assistência oferecida aos passageiros. A atualização da Resolução nº 400/2016 foi aprovada nesta terça-feira (22) pela Diretoria Colegiada da Agência e ainda será publicada no Diário Oficial...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Assine o Clube 1.000 Smiles e receba 18 mil milhas na hora
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar! A Smiles prorrogou a oferta em comemoração ao Clube Smiles Day, permitindo que novos assinantes do Clube Smiles 1.000 garantam 18.000 milhas na hora da adesão. A promoção segue válida até as 10h do dia 25 de setembro. Veja as condições e aproveite. Adesão ao...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Porto Alegre terá novamente voos direto para o Aeroporto Santos Dumont no RJ
Porto Alegre voltará a ter voos diretos para o Aeroporto Santos Dumont, no Rio de Janeiro, a partir de 25 de outubro. A LATAM vai retomar a rota com dois voos diários em cada sentido, e as passagens já estão à venda. LATAM retoma a ligação entre Porto Alegre e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje pela América do Sul a partir de 23 mil milhas Smiles
Que tal explorar a América do Sul usando suas milhas Smiles? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão para diferentes destinos pelo continente, com passagens a partir de 23 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e comece a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Falha no GPS de aviões da Embraer cancela mais de 80 voos da Azul e impacta 8 mil passageiros
Uma instabilidade global na recepção de sinais de GPS afetou a operação de aeronaves Embraer E2 e levou a Azul a cancelar mais de 80 voos na terça-feira (22). Segundo a companhia, os cancelamentos provocaram atrasos e afetaram mais de 8 mil passageiros. Os impactos continuavam sendo sentidos nesta quarta-feira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aniversário LATAM Pass: transfira pontos da Esfera com 25% de bônus
Seguindo com suas ofertas de aniversário, o LATAM Pass acaba de lançar uma nova promoção de transferência bonificada. Desta vez, é possível receber 25% de bônus no envio de pontos da Esfera. A seguir, veja todos os detalhes desta oferta válida até o dia 25 de setembro. LATAM Pass e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transferiu, ganhou! ALL Accor oferece até 30% de bônus no envio de pontos Azul Fidelidade
Começou! A Transferiu, ganhou do ALL Accor, oferece mais uma oferta, dessa vez com o Azul Fidelidade. Até o dia 25 de setembro, os associados ganham um bônus de até 30% sobre os pontos Reward gerados na transferência de pontos. Além disso, os clientes elegíveis no Azul Fidelidade ganham desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos – incluindo Esfera e Livelo
Esperando uma oportunidade de transferir seus pontos? O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada que oferece até 110% de bônus no envio de pontos de parceiros, incluindo Esfera e Livelo. Nesta edição, a Porto ficou de fora da promoção. A oferta segue disponível até 27 de setembro....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimos dias! Ganhe 3.000 pontos ao abrir sua conta na Revolut
A promoção da Revolut em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar está entrando em sua reta final. E essa é uma daquelas oportunidades que merecem atenção de quem gosta de acumular pontos: a Revolut está oferecendo 3.000 RevPoints para novos clientes que abrirem a conta pelo link promocional do PPV...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Economize no combustível! Shell Box oferece até R$ 7 de desconto
Quarta-feira é dia de economizar no combustível! O Shell Box está oferecendo R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro de combustível, com economia de até R$ 7 por abastecimento. Confira quem pode aproveitar o benefício, as condições da oferta e como garantir o desconto. Como funciona o desconto no Shell Box...
Points With a Crew
Which Delta American Express card Is Best? (New Higher Offers!)
There are 5 Delta American Express cards which all have introductory welcome offers, including some of the highest that I've ever seen! You can get up to ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My Retention Offer For the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card
I have not used my Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card once since it was converted from the American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard by Barclays, for which I applied last year — so I decided to cancel it earlier today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The agent during the telephone...

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Amex And Chase Credit Card Discounts Are Easy To Miss—CardPointers Loads Them For You, And It’s Now 50% Off
You can have an offer for $50 back on a hotel stay sitting in your credit card account and still pay full price, because you didn’t activate it or used the wrong card. CardPointers can load those offers for you, keep them searchable, and remind you which card to use....
View from the Wing
Senator Warns Your Airline Pilot Could Be A Furry In Bizarre Floor Speech—‘Lord Help Us’
Senator Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor to warn that your airline pilot might be a furry. “Lord help us,” he said. “It’s terrifying when you think about this.” The Alabama Republican didn’t identify a safety incident involving a furry pilot. His warning was about the possibility that someone flying...
Frequent Miler
Citi adds valuable transfer partner: Japan Airlines | Coffee Break Ep123 | 9-23-26
Citi has added a valuable new transfer partner to their collection: Japan Airlines. This is good news after a roller coaster of good and bad news from Citi, but even this good news comes with some bad news too. Citi adds valuable transfer partner: Japan Airlines Watch the full episode...
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Bonvoyed by the Wi-Fi? How to Get Marriott’s Free Elite Upgrade
When I connect to a hotel’s Wi-Fi, I usually just want to get online. Pick the guest network, enter my room number and move on. But at a recent Courtyard…
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Washington Woman Splurges On $7K Delta Business Seat To Italy. She Doesn’t Expect It To Look Like This: ‘Nah I’d Actually Throw A Fit’
"They should be required to charge less."
Frequent Miler
Emirates Chase Offer: Get 5% back on up to $2K spend
There’s a new, targeted Chase Offer out for Emirates that offers up to $100 back as a statement credit. The Deal Get 5% back on Emirates flights with a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires October 18, 2026. $100 cashback maximum. Offer valid in-store in the US and online at...
The Bulkhead Seat
Norse Atlantic Is Nearly Abandoning the US Market
Norse Atlantic Airways is practically abandoning the United States and leaving the Scandinavian low-cost…
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rewards Points: Best Ways To Redeem Them (And Which To Avoid)
Bilt Rewards points can be redeemed for airline and hotel transfers, a home down payment, or travel bookings. Here's how to rank the options from best to worst.
View from the Wing
TSA Celebrates Finding A Pocket Knife Hidden In Toothpaste
A couple blamed their son’s advice, surrendered the pocketknife and continued to their flight. TSA once wanted to allow small knives so screeners could focus on explosives, and its latest covert-testing results remain secret so we don't know whether this 'good catch' is indicative of good performance at the checkpoint...
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Venture X Business Review: Huge Perks, Great Value
A full breakdown of the Capital One Venture X Business card's welcome bonus, rewards, lounge perks, and whether the annual fee is worth paying.
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa’s Blunt Response to Angry Passenger Goes Viral on X
Lufthansa is attracting attention for an unusually aggressive social media response to a passenger…
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Smart Belt 2026
The Smart Belt 2026 is an Italian leather belt with 32 micro-adjustments, cut-to-size system, and a Kevlar core. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Frontier’s First Class Is Coming. Yes, Again. But It’s Still Frontier.
It’s fascinating to watch airlines copy each other. When ultra low cost carriers started doing well, the big airlines apparently looked over and thought, Hey, we want some of that…
The Bulkhead Seat
Qantas Will Fly Nonstop From Sydney to New York Starting in 2028
Qantas is preparing to make aviation history with the first nonstop commercial flights between…
Frequent Miler
Amtrak added as Bilt transfer partner, transfer ratio is 2:1
Bilt Rewards added a new transfer partner today: Amtrak Guest Rewards. Amtrak points are far more valuable than most airline miles and hotel points, so at first glance this is an exciting partnership. Before your hopes are raised too high though, the transfer ratio is 2:1 which limits the upside...
View from the Wing
JSX Orders Up To 100 Hybrid-Electric Planes—They’re Years Away, But The Political Payoff Could Come First
JSX’s new agreement includes a deposit for 50 aircraft and rights to 50 more, but Heart is targeting 2031 service. The deal also strengthens an argument against regulating away the small carriers these manufacturers need as customers.
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Checking Account Offering 35,000 Points Bonus
American Express has increased the standard bonus for for its business checking account. You can now earn 35,000 Membership Rewards points.
Points Miles and Bling
Aspire Executive Lounge Ottawa (YOW) – My Experience Over Several Visits
Aspire Lounges have made significant strides in Canada. And it’s not just through their own Executive Lounges either. We’ve seen…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Miles Are A Step Closer To Starlux Business Class—But Award Seats Are Already Hard To Find
Starlux says mileage earning and award redemptions with American are in the works, following a new codeshare. AAdvantage pricing and a launch date haven't been announced, and access to reasonably priced business class seats remains the biggest question.
Your Mileage May Vary
Digital Border Crossings: Are They Ready for Prime Time?
This post began with a fairly simple idea I couldn’t shake. Automated border systems aren’t infallible, and when something goes wrong, people are still needed to get travelers moving again.…
Miles To Memories
Hilton’s New Global Promo Offers Up to 3,000 Bonus Points Per Stay
Hilton Honors has announced its next global promotion, giving members bonus points on every eligible stay during the final months of 2026.
View from the Wing
I Have 26 Credit Cards In A Drawer. These Are The 7 Rewards Cards I Actually Carry
I have about 26 credit cards in a drawer, but only seven are actually in my wallet. The key is separating cards you get for a bonus, cards you keep for perks, and cards that deserve real spending. Here are the cards I actually use for lounge access, everyday spend,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Turkish Airlines firms up an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
If there’s an event to drag out the political grandees and show off an order, Boeing and Turkish Airlines are taking advantage of it, with Turkish Airlines firming up an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft. The firm order comes after initial talks started in 2025....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals. As today...