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Woman Goes To Embassy For A New Passport. Then She Has To Sign An Affidavit Affirming That She Has Ears
"We'll just have her sign an affidavit."
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Delta’s Regional Airline Says Passengers Must Put Complimentary Water Bottles in Their Carry-Ons Because Then It Belongs to Them
Delta’s wholly owned regional subsidiary, Endeavor Air, is telling passengers that complimentary water bottles must be placed in their carry-on bags for taxi and takeoff, rather than stored in the seatback pocket, because then the water bottle belongs to them and doesn’t fall foul of newly enforced federal rules. As...
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Some United Flights Are Trying A New Deplaning Procedure & We’re ALL For It
Some United flights are using different deplaning procedures to help passengers, and travelers say it’s working. If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you may remember the problem…
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He Needed Help From Delta. When Nobody Showed Up, He Took Matters Into His Own Hands
A traveler at LAX needed help from Delta, but the gate desk was completely unstaffed. After waiting, he decided to try something a little different. Flying can be frustrating. Ticket…
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A Lounge Employee Told Us Not To Come In. She Was Right.
I’ve had airport lounges tell me they were full. They’ve put me on a waiting list. But I’d never had a lounge employee suggest that I look around before deciding…
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We Finally Booked Allegiant. Then Exactly What We Feared Happened
In one of the most improbable travel developments imaginable in our household, my wife Sharon and I booked a flight on Allegiant. That might not sound particularly remarkable, but Allegiant…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Overheard United Airlines Flight Attendants Complaining About First Class, And It Made Me Smile
I’m not going to reveal the route or the flight number because I don’t want to get anyone in trouble, but I was so thrilled to hear two flight attendants griping in the first class galley about service on a recent flight. United Flight Attendants Complained About First Class Service,...
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Washington, D.C. Is Getting A Fourth Airport. Here’s What We Know
The Washington, D.C. area already has three major commercial airports. Now a fourth has received FAA approval to move toward scheduled passenger service. If you’re flying to the Washington, D.C.…
One Mile at a Time
An Honest Conversation About Blog Monetization, Making Money Online
After 18 years of blogging, I want to honestly explain how online monetization has changed, and why OMAAT is evolving how it uses ads, rewards, and sponsorships.
Frequent Miler
Credit card cell phone insurance compared
These days, your cell phone may be among your most expensive possessions. Coverage for damage or theft can be worthwhile for those who are prone to damaging their phone and/or who want peace of mind about replacement costs. Luckily, many rewards credit cards offer strong cell phone insurance coverage as...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Airline That Rejected Premium Economy For Years Unveils Next-Generation Seat That Blows the Competition Out of the Water
Dubai-based mega airline Emirates rejected the idea of installing Premium Economy seats on its huge fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777s for years. Its long-serving President, Sir Tim Clark, feared Premium Economy would cannibalise demand for the airline’s money-making Business Class. In late 2020, however, Clark eventually relented....
One Mile at a Time
Pilot Dad & Daughter Cross Paths On ATC Frequency: “Pops?” “Hello, Where You At?”
A father and daughter pilot different flights out of Dulles and recognize each other's voices over air traffic control, leading to a heartwarming exchange.
{Tech} for Travel
AI-powered binoculars make outdoor exploring smarter
MatataXplore Solvia 8x32 AI-powered binoculars combine 8x optics, a built-in screen, photo capture and offline species recognition for outdoor trips. The post AI-powered binoculars make outdoor exploring smarter appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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DEAL: Oman Air Business Manila – Muscat (Oneway): 380 Euro
Mit der Oman Air Business sehr günstig fliegen … Oman Air verkauft gerade auf der Strecke Manila –…
Germany
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50 GHA Discovery Dollars pro Stay (2 Nächte)
Mit GHA viele Discovery Dollars sammeln … GHA Discovery hat ein Giveaway gestartet. Da ist eine beigefügte Promo…
Spain
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MeliáRewards: cómo funciona, niveles y cuánto valen los puntos
MeliáRewards es el programa de fidelidad gratuito de Meliá Hotels International. Meliá anuncia tarifas y descuentos para socios de hasta el 20 %, aunque eso no en garantía de que el precio final sea siempre inferior al que aparece sin iniciar sesión. En la comprobación de septiembre de 2026, el...
Germany
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30% Bonus bei der Übertragung von Membership Rewards Punkten zu Marriott Bonvoy
Auch in diesem Herbst gibt es bei American Express Membership Rewards® wieder einen Transferbonus für Marriott Bonvoy. Bis…
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 3 de setembro de 2026
Mais uma edição do Radar PPV chegou! Nesta quinta-feira, reunimos as principais oportunidades encontradas no universo de pontos, milhas e viagens, facilitando o acesso às promoções que realmente merecem atenção. Confira os destaques do dia e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência de...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Shopping Smiles oferece até 26 milhas por real na Polishop
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do Shopping Smiles, que permite acumular até 26 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados da Polishop. A oferta segue ativa até o dia 13 de setembro. Vamos aos detalhes! Shopping Smiles e Polishop O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma:...
Brazil
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Milhas, cupons e cashback: fique por dentro das promoções do PPV
Quer economizar sem precisar acompanhar diversos grupos todos os dias? O grupo de promoções do PPV reúne oportunidades de cupons, cashback, descontos e acúmulo de milhas e envia os principais destaques diretamente para o seu celular. O acesso no plano anual à vista sai pelo equivalente a R$ 19,62 por...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos BRB
Últimas horas para aproveitar! O Azul Fidelidade está com uma campanha em parceria com o BRB que oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira as condições da promoção e veja como aproveitar antes que se encerre. Azul Fidelidade e BRB Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada...
Brazil
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Lufthansa encerra serviço de bagagem do AiRail em Frankfurt
A Lufthansa encerrará, a partir de 26 de outubro de 2026, os serviços presenciais de check-in e entrega de bagagem oferecidos no AiRail Terminal, localizado junto à estação ferroviária de longa distância do Aeroporto de Frankfurt. A partir da mesma data, passageiros que utilizam o serviço AiRail precisarão realizar os...
Brazil
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Clube Smiles em promoção: novas assinaturas recebem até 30 mil milhas bônus
A Smiles trouxe de volta sua oferta de adesão ao clube, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 30.000 milhas bônus em novas assinaturas do Clube Smiles. A promoção é válida até as 10h do dia 14 de setembro. Atenção: a mecânica desta oferta é diferente da anterior. Promoção Clube...
Brazil
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LATAM inaugura voo direto entre Recife e Petrolina
A LATAM Airlines Brasil inaugurou nesta quarta-feira (2) sua nova rota direta entre Recife e Petrolina, ampliando as opções de transporte aéreo dentro de Pernambuco. A ligação atende tanto passageiros que circulam entre as duas cidades quanto viajantes que utilizam Recife para conexões com outros destinos. Petrolina, localizada a mais...
Brazil
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Até 60% de bônus ao transformar cashback do Méliuz em pontos Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova promoção em parceria com o Méliuz, oferecendo até 60% de bônus ao transformar seu cashback em pontos. Confira abaixo as condições da promoção, válida até o dia 6 de setembro. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Méliuz Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte...
Brazil
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Emirates apresenta nova seleção de vinhos e champanhes para todas as cabines
A Emirates anunciou uma nova seleção de vinhos e champanhes que será incorporada gradualmente ao serviço de bordo ao longo dos próximos meses. A lista inclui rótulos de diferentes regiões produtoras, com opções que vão da primeira classe à econômica e mudanças específicas de acordo com a rota. De Dom...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV: LATAM Pass com passagens internacionais a partir de 16.023 milhas + taxas
Quem sonha em fazer uma viagem internacional não pode deixar de conferir esta seleção. Reunimos passagens internacionais da LATAM a partir de 16.023 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas para diversos destinos no exterior. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite as oportunidades para economizar suas milhas. Passagens internacionais LATAM Garantir as...
Brazil
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GOL terá cinco voos semanais entre Rio de Janeiro e Lisboa
A GOL vai ampliar a operação entre o Rio de Janeiro e Lisboa poucos meses após inaugurar sua primeira rota sem escalas entre o Brasil e a Europa. A partir de 24 de novembro de 2026, a companhia passará a oferecer cinco frequências semanais entre o Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão...
Brazil
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Turbo Livelo: multiplique seus pontos em até 25x com desconto
A Livelo deu início a mais uma oferta no Turbo Livelo! Nesta campanha, oferece aos assinantes do clube a possibilidade de multiplicar seus pontos em até 25x. Além disso, se optar pelo pagamento via Pix, consegue um desconto extra. Turbo Livelo A Livelo oferece a seus clientes a possibilidade de...
Brazil
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BlueFirst: JetBlue revela detalhes de sua nova primeira classe doméstica
A JetBlue apresentou o BlueFirst, seu novo produto de primeira classe para voos domésticos nos Estados Unidos. A nova cabine combina assentos desenvolvidos em parceria com a Tuft & Needle, telas individuais de 13,3 polegadas, internet gratuita, serviço de bordo renovado e recursos como pedidos de refeições e bebidas diretamente...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens para a América do Norte a partir de 61.500 milhas na Smiles
América do Norte nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu boas oportunidades de emissão na Smiles, com passagens a partir de 61.500 milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos da região. Confira os trechos disponíveis! Passagens para a América do Norte com milhas...
Brazil
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Azul recebe 2.000º E-Jet produzido pela Embraer e chega a 50 aeronaves da fabricante na frota
A Azul recebeu nesta terça-feira (2) o 2.000º E-Jet produzido pela Embraer, aeronave que também se torna o 50º jato da fabricante brasileira atualmente em operação na frota da companhia. O marco ocorre quase 18 anos após a Azul iniciar suas operações comerciais com dois E190 e reforça uma parceria...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis em Recife e Fortaleza: diárias a partir de R$ 183
Uma viagem para Recife ou Fortaleza pode ficar ainda melhor com uma hospedagem que cabe no orçamento. Pensando nisso, selecionamos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 183 nas duas capitais, reunindo opções para quem busca conforto e economia. Confira as ofertas. Hotéis em Recife e Fortaleza Além das sugestões de...
Brazil
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United testa entrega de comida e itens de viagem diretamente no portão de embarque
A United Airlines começou a testar uma nova funcionalidade que permite aos passageiros pedir comida, bebidas e itens de viagem pelo aplicativo da companhia e retirar o pedido diretamente no portão de embarque. A novidade está disponível em voos selecionados no Terminal C do Aeroporto Internacional Newark Liberty, em Nova...
Brazil
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Smiles oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos Coopera
A Smiles acabou de liberar uma promoção em parceria com o Coopera, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A oferta é válida somente até amanhã, 4 de setembro, e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Smiles e Coopera Para esta promoção, a...
Brazil
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Itaú vai descontinuar cartões Credicard e Itaucard
O Itaú Unibanco começou a preparar uma mudança em seu portfólio de cartões que deve afetar clientes de algumas variantes Credicard e Itaucard. Segundo o banco, esses cartões serão descontinuados gradualmente e os clientes serão direcionados para produtos da própria linha Itaú, de acordo com o perfil de cada pessoa....
Brazil
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LATAM prepara Curitiba, Guarulhos e Brasília para manutenção da nova frota Embraer E195-E2
A LATAM está preparando sua estrutura de manutenção para a chegada do Embraer E195-E2 , com bases em Curitiba, Guarulhos e Brasília. As três unidades estarão prontas a partir de outubro e, juntas, poderão realizar até 49 atendimentos de manutenção programada por semana, com 127 mecânicos envolvidos diretamente na operação da...
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EMIRATES: Premium Economy gets an electric privacy screen
Emirates is unveiling a new Premium Economy seat with an electrically operated, full-height privacy divider between passengers. The seat will appear on newly delivered Airbus A350s. We don’t know which aircraft will receive it first, when passengers can book it, or on which routes it will initially operate. Adelaide is...
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QANTAS: First Class passengers get Mercedes-Maybach transfers at Sydney Airport
Qantas is giving selected First Class passengers a considerably more glamorous way to connect through Sydney Airport. Well at least for the next few months, a chauffeured Mercedes-Maybach. From September to November 2026, invited Qantas First passengers arriving internationally and connecting to a domestic Qantas flight will be driven airside...

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Cathay Pacific: New Cathay members can earn up to 1,946 bonus Asia Miles on flights out of the U.S. or Canada
For their 80th anniversary this month Cathay Pacific are celebrating with a plethora of promotions around the world. Here are the first two we are covering and there will more to come! Earn up to 1,946 Asia Miles: Earn 1,080 Bonus Asia Miles when you join the Cathay program and...
Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Warning: Be Careful When Using a Tabletop Device to Pay For Your Meal
One form of technology which has appeared at what are known in the dining industry as fast-casual restaurants is the tabletop device, with which you can order food and beverage items, play games, and pay for your meal by either using points from your frequent dining program membership account or...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Flight Attendant Celebrates 37.5-Year Career with Retirement Flight to Tampa
It’s not often when I find a flight between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)…
Frequent Miler
Is Atmos Rewards the new best program for lap infant award tickets?
Before your child is two years old, most airlines let you bring the child as a lap infant. Fees range from none to thousands of dollars, depending on the situation. Many parents won’t consider bringing a child as a lap infant because of safety concerns, while others will. I won’t...
Frequent Miler
Barclays co-branded cards: Get 5X bonus points per dollar with targeted spending offers
Barclays is once again targeting some co-branded cardholders with spending offers that award bonus points or miles on purchases. Reader Mike wrote to us about receiving an offer on his Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard for five additional points per dollar, up to a maximum of 2,500 bonus points. Normally, these offers...
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Emirates adds full-height privacy screens and wireless charging in Premium Economy
Emirates is introducing a new version of its Premium Economy seat on newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft, adding an electrically…
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Get Luxury Hotel Perks Without A Premium Credit Card
If you’re familiar with points, miles and travel credit cards, you probably know about the luxury hotel programs offered by the major banks. American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts was…
Frequent Miler
American Express Rewards Checking: $300 bonus for new customers
American Express is out with another bonus offer for its Rewards Checking account: Earn a $300 bonus when you open a new American Express Rewards Checking account and receive a direct deposit totaling $7,500 or more within 90 days. Note that you must be a current consumer cardholder for at...
Miles To Memories
Mark’s 690,000 Point App-O-Rama, Gen Z’s Credit Card Problem & Muggle vs Wizard Meta Glasses!
A huge score via applications, why Gen Z is troubling us with credit cards, stacking savings on Meta & how to find unclaimed property around the country.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: Up to 10,000 bonus Avios on flights out of the U.S., Canada and Brazil (September 3 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight comes from Qatar Airways who are offering up to 10,000 bonus Avios on flights out of the U.S., Canada and Brazil. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Airline That Rejected Premium Economy For Years Unveils Next-Generation Seat That Blows the Competition Out of the Water
Dubai-based mega airline Emirates rejected the idea of installing Premium Economy seats on its huge fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777s for years. Its long-serving President, Sir Tim Clark, feared Premium Economy would cannibalise demand for the airline’s money-making Business Class. In late 2020, however, Clark eventually relented....
Frequent Miler
Air France/KLM Amex Offer: Spend $1,000 & get 20,000 Membership Rewards
Since it’s the beginning of the month, lots of new Amex Offers are out. One notable travel-related offer gives 20,000 bonus Membership Rewards when you spend $1,000 or more with Air France and/or KLM. The Deal Earn 20,000 additional Membership Rewards points one-time after using your enrolled card to spend...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
Your Mileage May Vary
Washington, D.C. Is Getting A Fourth Airport. Here’s What We Know
The Washington, D.C. area already has three major commercial airports. Now a fourth has received FAA approval to move toward scheduled passenger service. If you’re flying to the Washington, D.C.…
Frequent Miler
Giftcards.com: 10% off $100 Virtual Visa gift cards (limit 3)
Giftcards.com (GCC) is running another excellent promo on $100 virtual Visa gift card purchases, giving 10% off up to 3 cards with promo code LDV10. GCC also has another non-stackable promo that gives you a $10 Kroger gift card when you purchase a $100 VGC with code KROGER10. This 10%...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Introduces “Mountain Ascent” Livery to Celebrate Ski Destinations
I love custom liveries. United Airlines has just revealed a new one designed to…
Miles For Family
September 2026 Transfer Bonuses (3 new)
How is it September already? This month brings some new transfer bonuses as well as a continuation of a few transfer bonuses from August. New: Capital One 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines Through September 30, 2026, get 30% transfer bonus from Capital One to Japan Airlines. The normal transfer...
Miles To Memories
Two New Transfer Bonuses: 30% From Capital One to JAL and 30% From Amex to Hilton
Capital One cardholders can get a 30% bonus for transfers to JAL Mileage Bank, while Amex cardholders can receive 30% more points on transfers to Hilton Honors.
One Mile at a Time
Nine Years Later, Emirates’ “New” First Class Is Still On Just Nine Planes: Why?
Nine years after debuting its “Game Changer” first class, Emirates still has the product on just nine jets — and no plans to expand it further.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Double Points at Ski Destinations With Homes & Villas By Marriott
You can earn double points with stays of a minimum of four consecutive nights at participating Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy properties at popular destinations for skiing in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, British Columbia, and Québec from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 through...
{Tech} for Travel
Stabilised Travel Video Gets More Flexible With Hohem Eyepic
Designed for travel video, Hohem Eyepic uses a detachable camera, 3-axis stabilisation and 2.51-inch touchscreen for flexible 4K capture. The post Stabilised Travel Video Gets More Flexible With Hohem Eyepic appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Frequent Miler
Atmos Rewards Global Getaways: Europe from 20K one-way, Samoa from 25K, and Tokyo from 27.5K
The latest set of Atmos Rewards Global Getaways is out, with awards to Europe and Mexico starting at 20K one-way, Samoa at 25.5K, and flights to Asia starting at 27.5K. To take advantage of the sale, book by September 5th; promo pricing is valid for travel from January 5th-February 28th,...
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U.S. Airlines Fought Gulf Subsidies—Now A $5.7 Billion Technology Upgrade Fund Excludes Every Foreign Carrier
The FAA will require domestic and foreign airlines to install 5G-tolerant radio altimeters, but the FCC’s rebate program pays only U.S. operators. IATA says the unexplained discrimination violates federal law and America’s Open Skies treaty obligations.