Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Confirms Plans to Expand Starlink Rollout to Entire Mainline Fleet
Around a week ago, the ever-insightful aviation insider JonNYC on X shared that American Airlines was working on secret plans to expand the rollout of free, ultra-fast Starlink across its entire mainline fleet, rather than just on its Airbus narrowbody fleet as had originally been planned. On Thursday, American Airlines...
Points Miles and Bling
How to Book Etihad First Class With Points
At PMB, we’ve written several Etihad First Class reviews, including Etihad’s Boeing 787-9 First Class and A380 First Class Apartments.…
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TSA PreCheck Passengers Will Have To Go Through Body Scanners—New Lanes Coming To 7 Airports Within 6 Weeks
Automated PreCheck gates, forced body scanners and software that flags suspicious bags could change the checkpoint experience. TSA wants more paying members, but its own staffing model makes a better case for free enrollment and less screening of vetted travelers.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines & Breeze Airways Launch Unusual Partnership… But Why?
Alaska Airlines has quietly started selling Breeze Airways tickets and awarding Atmos Rewards points — an unusual partnership with an unclear motive.
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Is Cutting Food & Drink Service On Some Flights. Here’s Who Loses It
Delta is changing its food and beverage service on select flights. Most passengers will no longer receive anything, although one group will continue getting full service. Another day, another airline…
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Passenger Says He Refused A Seat Swap, Started Recording, And Was Kicked Off The Plane
A Delta Air Lines passenger says he was asked to give up his seat so a couple could sit together, declined after seeing the replacement, and was eventually removed from the flight after recording the dispute. Delta says he failed to follow crew instructions. I understand that passengers cannot simply...
Your Mileage May Vary
Japan Is Changing Its Tax-Free Shopping For Tourists. Here’s What You’ll Need To Know
Japan isn’t eliminating tax-free shopping for tourists, but it’s changing the rules and procedures of how it works. Shopping in Japan as a tourist has always come with a nice…
View from the Wing
United Pilots Reportedly Gave Up First Class To Monitor Behavior Of Colleague Who Praised October 7 Attack
A new report says two United pilots spent an entire flight in the cockpit because they didn’t trust Ibrahim Mossallam. It also alleges the pilots’ union blocked his firing.
TravelUpdate
Two Star Alliance Airlines Expand Partnership: More Miles & Elite Perks
Two Massive Star Alliance Airlines have deepened their relationship further, the changes go into effect very soon, starting October 15, 2026.
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Shows Up At 6:59 For 7 A.M. Flight—Knocks On Boarding Door For Them To Open
A man knocked on the closed boarding door at Delta’s gate 12 at Bradley International Airport in Hartford. Flight 1330 to Minneapolis was scheduled for 7 a.m. and the clock shows it's 6:59. He made it before departure! Why can't he get on?
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qatar Airways 787-8 Business Class
My journey to India continued with a short overnight flight from Doha to Delhi in Qatar Airways 787-8 business class. The older seat was comfortable, but the highlight was the excellent dinner…even at 3:30 am. Qatar Airways 787-8 Business Class Review (DOH-DEL) After my Qsuite flight from Los Angeles and...
Frequent Miler
Many Alaska/Hawaiian/Atmos changes: Communities, debit card, transferable points, premium economy, & more
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have made several announcements this past week, providing updates in a wide range of areas including an expanded Communities feature, a new debit card, the upcoming ability to transfer points from Bank of America and other banks to Atmos Rewards, the ability to choose how...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham cardholder promo: Earn 10X points when adding authorized user (possibly other Barclays cards too)
My wife received an email the other day offering 10X points on up to $250 of spend when adding an authorized user to her Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus credit card. That’s a card that’s issued by Barclays and these types of offers often go out to cardholders of a variety...
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul reformula Espaço Azul com cardápio exclusivo e prioridades no aeroporto
A Azul iniciou neste mês uma nova experiência para os clientes do Espaço Azul em voos domésticos. A proposta reúne refeições exclusivas divididas por turnos do dia, cervejas em horários selecionados e prioridades operacionais que acompanham o passageiro desde o check-in até a retirada da bagagem. As novidades já estão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos do BNB + 3.000 pontos extras na 1° transferência
Nova oportunidade para turbinar o saldo no Azul Fidelidade! O programa lançou uma campanha em parceria com o Banco do Nordeste (BNB), oferecendo até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos. E tem mais: os clientes podem garantir 3.000 pontos extras na primeira transferência, além de 2.000 pontos adicionais para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Semana 10.10: Novos assinantes ALL Signature recebem até 15% de bônus na transferência de pontos para o ALL Accor
O ALL Accor acaba de lançar uma nova etapa da Semana 10.10 ALL Signature, em que oferece aos novos assinantes do programa até 15% de bônus sobre os pontos Reward gerados na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes desta promoção, válida até o dia...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Mercado Livre libera novos cupons com até R$ 150 de desconto
Quinta-feira também é dia de economizar! O Mercado Livre liberou novos cupons de desconto para quem deseja aproveitar as compras online pagando menos. As ofertas garantem até R$ 150 OFF em produtos elegíveis, conforme as condições de cada cupom. Confira os códigos disponíveis, veja as regras e aproveite para economizar!...
Germany
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Hilton Kreditkarte mit sofort Gold Status und Fast Track zu Diamond + 50.000 Willkommenspunkte!!!
Mit der Hilton Kreditkarte sofort Gold und einfacher Diamond werden … Wer in Deutschland oder Österreich ein Hilton…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Conheça novos destinos internacionais a partir de 37.200 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Pensando em viajar para fora do Brasil usando pontos? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos internacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 37.200 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e comece a planejar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 7 de outubro de 2026
Mais um Radar PPV está no ar! Nesta quarta-feira, nossa equipe reuniu uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! LATAM Pass com 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard
Segue valendo! O LATAM Pass mantém a campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard, oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. E, caso seja sua primeira transferência entre os parceiros, você ainda ganha mais 1.000 milhas extra. A condição fica disponível até 9 de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Por pouco tempo! LATAM tem passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 175
Apenas hoje, dia 7 de outubro, a LATAM está com passagens nacionais em promoção. Nesta campanha, é possível encontrar trechos para voar pelo Brasil gastando a partir de R$ 175. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e aproveite antes que acabe. Como emitir passagens nacionais na LATAM? Para garantir as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Procurando oportunidades para viajar? Conheça o grupo de emissões PPV
Pesquisar passagens com milhas em diferentes programas pode ser uma tarefa demorada, principalmente para quem busca boas oportunidades. No grupo de emissões do PPV, nossa equipe monitora diferentes programas de fidelidade e envia mais de 400 alertas por mês para o seu celular, incluindo oportunidades nacionais e internacionais. Confira os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! LATAM Pass tem voos para Lisboa a partir de 50 mil milhas + taxas
Lisboa por 50 mil milhas? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades para cruzar o Atlântico utilizando o LATAM Pass, com emissões para a capital portuguesa a partir de 50 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Transfira pontos da Livelo para o Azul Fidelidade com até 100% de bônus
Últimas horas para aproveitar! Termina hoje a campanha do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com a Livelo, que oferece até 100% de bônus nas transferências de pontos entre os programas. Se você estava esperando para aproveitar a oferta, vale conferir as condições antes do encerramento. Veja os detalhes! Promoção Azul Fidelidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu: confira os cupons ativos nesta quarta-feira
A quarta-feira pode ser o dia perfeito para você economizar! Nossa equipe selecionou os principais cupons ativos disponíveis na Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu, reunindo oportunidades para quem quer pagar menos nas compras online. Confira as condições de cada oferta e aproveite. Cupons da Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Miami para Los Angeles voando American Airlines
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 Miami para Los Angeles, via Raleigh-Durham, para três passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a American Airlines e utilizando milhas do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oferta relâmpago! Nomad oferece 5,5% de cahsback na conversão de dólares ou euros
A Nomad acaba de liberar uma oferta relâmpago, em que oferece até 55 dólares ou euros de cashback! Ao abrir sua conta internacional na Nomad com o código VOAR55C, você ganha 5,5% de cashback em todas as conversões feitas em até 15 dias. Abaixo, veja os detalhes e aproveite! Nomad...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Voe para St. Martin a partir de 54 mil milhas Smiles + taxas
St. Martin nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades para conhecer esse destino caribenho usando milhas Smiles, com emissões a partir de 54 mil milhas + taxas e saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
British Airways revela novas cabines do A380 com 106 suítes na classe executiva
A British Airways apresentou as novas cabines de seus Airbus A380. A reforma inclui uma nova First, 106 Club Suites ocupando todo o piso superior e melhorias também na econômica premium e econômica. British Airways revela novidades do A380 A British Airways revelou os detalhes da ampla renovação que será...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis perto de aeroportos: diárias a partir de R$ 162
Escolher uma hospedagem próxima ao aeroporto pode trazer mais conforto e praticidade para a viagem. Nesta seleção, reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 162, com opções ideais para voos de madrugada, conexões e chegadas noturnas. Confira os detalhes e encontre a melhor opção para sua estadia. Hotéis próximos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turbina Saldo! Esfera oferece até 15 pontos por real em compras online
Hora de turbinar saldo na Esfera! Em sua nova edição de ofertas em lojas parceiras, o programa permite acumular até 15 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Se alguma compra já estava nos seus planos, vale conferir as pontuações disponíveis antes de fechar o pedido. Veja os principais destaques!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sala VIP internacional do Aeroporto de Florianópolis dobra de tamanho
A sala VIP The Lounge da área internacional do Aeroporto de Florianópolis acaba de ganhar uma ampliação. O espaço dobrou de tamanho, aumentou sua capacidade e recebeu novidades, como um novo bar, segunda área de buffet e mais opções de assentos. Sala VIP internacional do Aeroporto de Florianópolis Quem embarca...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos da Genial para o Azul Fidelidade com até 100% de bônus
O Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova oportunidade para quem possui pontos na Genial. Nesta parceria, os programas oferecem até 100% de bônus nas transferências de pontos realizadas até 9 de outubro. Confira as condições da campanha e veja como aproveitar! Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Genial Para esta campanha, a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aena assume o comando do aeroporto do Galeão no Rio de Janeiro
A chegada oficial da Aena no aeroporto do Galeão marca a troca definitiva no comando do maior aeroporto internacional do Rio de Janeiro. A mudança encerra a gestão anterior e cumpre o resultado do leilão em que a empresa espanhola ofereceu R$ 2,9 bilhões para administrar o espaço. A partir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Conheça Madri a partir de 53.480 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas
Madri nos planos da próxima viagem? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades para conhecer a capital espanhola usando o Azul Fidelidade, com emissões a partir de 53.480 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua viagem à...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Nordeste recebe mais de 2,4 mil voos extras da Azul na alta temporada de verão
A Azul Linhas Aéreas programou mais de 2,4 mil voos extras para o Nordeste entre 5 de dezembro de 2026 e 14 de fevereiro de 2027, totalizando 363,6 mil assentos exclusivos. O volume representa cerca de 90% de toda a malha complementar da empresa para o verão 2026/2027. A iniciativa...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Pilot Who Praised Hamas Attack Returned To Flying, But How Do You Fly Beside Someone You Don’t Trust?
United Airlines says it has again withheld from service the pilot who described the October 7 Hamas attack as “resistance by a brave people.” Meanwhile, a report that two pilot colleagues gave up their first class seats to watch him in the cockpit raises a difficult question: what happens when...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Now Plans Starlink For Entire Mainline Fleet—1,000 Jets Including Widebodies
American’s expanded Starlink plan adds Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s to the Airbus rollout announced in May. Installations begin in early 2027, bringing its long haul aircraft into the upgrade, but no announced completion date.

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One Mile at a Time
Amex Massively Expanding Centurion Lounges In Houston, London, And Philadelphia
American Express is expanding its Centurion Lounge network, with a new lounge at London Heathrow and major expansions planned for Houston and Philadelphia.
No Work All Travel
Underrated Lounge Scene: Priority Pass in Amman (Jordan)
Whether you generally use Priority Pass for its unexpected benefits, its non-lounge options, or its all-you-can-caffeine machines, you probably didn’t expect Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Jordan’s capital to have two worthwhile entries. Yet, Priority Pass in Amman made my 5+ hour layover quite tolerable. The two are the...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines expands its Starlink rollout to the whole of its mainline fleet
Back in May, American Airlines told us of its plans to install Starlink ultra-fast Wi-Fi on more than 500 of its narrowbody aircraft starting from the beginning of next year. Today the airline has announced that the rest of its mainline fleet will get ultra-fast Starlink systems as well.
Live from a Lounge
Akasa Air, Air India Group raise fuel surcharges as Indian airlines pass on higher ATF costs
Airfares are getting more expensive in the coming days. So act now if you have not booked your tickets for the coming festive season.
Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines to take its entire mainline fleet to Starlink
In a fleetwide move, American Airlines is moving off other connectivity platforms, with Starlink being the provider for all its in-flight connectivity to its mainline aircraft. The installation will cover all Airbus narrowbodies and Boeing narrowbodies and widebodies. Installations will begin in early 2027. With plans to equip more than...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Riyadh Airport Closed Amidst Report That Plane Was Hit by Ballistic Missile, Smoke Seen Rising Over Airfield
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) has been closed after Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen fired yet another salvo of ballistic missiles towards Saudi Arabia. There are reports that a parked airplane was hit in the latest attack, although local authorities are yet to confirm whether these reports are accurate....
View from the Wing
Amex Plans New Centurion Lounges At Newark And Heathrow—Plus Bigger Spaces And Better Food For Houston And Philly
Newark grows to more than 30,000 square feet but its opening slips to 2027, while Heathrow gets a Terminal 5 lounge in 2028. Houston and Philadelphia expansions are being announced, though I already covered both of those. Philadelphia closes October 16 for work lasting into late 2027.
Monkey Miles
Southwest 40% off sale – no promo code required
We break down the latest Southwest Promo
Miles To Memories
Sapphire Reserve Dining Shakeup, More FlyDubai Hero Captain Details & New IHG Credit Is Kind Of A Bummer
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 15% On Award Stays at New Hotel Properties With IHG One Rewards
You can save 15% on award stays at new hotel properties with IHG One Rewards when you stay at your choice of 39 participating new or recently renovated hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide through Wednesday, March 31, 2027... ...but you must...
The Bulkhead Seat
More Than 100 Passengers Line Up for Delta Sky Club® at New York LaGuardia Airport
Airport lounges are supposed to provide an escape from crowded terminals. At New York…
Frequent Miler
How to save money on dining with inKind (increased referral offer)
Update 10/7/26: The bonus for referring friends has been increased to $50 through 10/20/26. Note that the friend still receives $25 off their first dine; the increased bonus applies only to the person referring a new customer. Your friend must use InKind for the first time by 10/20 for you...
One Mile at a Time
Largest-Ever Amex Centurion Lounge Opening At Newark Airport (EWR) In 2027
A couple of years back, we unofficially learned that an Amex Centurion Lounge would be coming to Newark Airport. While Amex hadn’t announced it at the time, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey had approved the project. There’s now an update, as Amex has formally revealed its...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 608: Aurora Sightings
The new Aurora product from Alaska Airlines is special in many ways. Plus an awards snafu, an almost tragedy, new routes, and more.
View from the Wing
Plane Carrying 30 Passengers Hits Zebra On Takeoff—Forced To Make Belly Landing
A safari flight headed to Zanzibar struck a zebra while taking off from Tanzania's Serengeti National Park on Sunday, October 4. The aircraft got airborne, but its trip ended with a belly landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport. The zebra was killed, the plane sustained substantial damage.
Economy Class & Beyond
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to add Airbus Aircraft to its fleet
Expansion and diversification are on the agenda for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which has placed a firm order for Airbus A350-900 and A321neo aircraft. In a strategic shift, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for 10 Airbus aircraft. The order includes four A350-900 widebody and six A321neo single-aisle aircraft as...
From The Tray Table
New Amex Centurion Lounges coming to Newark, London, and Boston
American Express is back with another major Centurion Lounge expansion — including a much bigger Newark lounge than…
One Mile at a Time
Chase IHG One Rewards Credit Card Eligibility Rules Explained
Chase and IHG now offer four co-branded credit cards, each with different eligibility rules. Here's how to know which welcome bonuses you qualify for before applying.
Frequent Miler
SimplyMiles: Earn 930 AA miles + 930 Loyalty Points on a $200+ Sixt rental
There are several travel-related SimplyMiles offers right now. One of them is giving 930 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles as well as 930 Loyalty Points towards elite status when spending $200 or more with Sixt. The Deal Spend $200+ on a Sixt rental and pay with a card linked to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Clever Plan For Unlimited American Express Lounge Access
For travelers trying to spend $75,000 on an American Express card to unlock unlimited Delta Sky Club access or complimentary guest access to Centurion Lounges, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s reported $100,000 bill offers an interesting perspective. Apparently, earning the perks is only half the challenge…finding someone to pay the bill is the...
TravelUpdate
Chase Sapphire Reserve Upgrade: Targeted 75,000 Points Going Out!
Chase is sending out targeted offers. Check your email if to see if you've received a 75,000 points offer ont he Chase Sapphire Reserve.
The Bulkhead Seat
KLM Is Bringing Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Long-Haul Flights
It seems like every airline is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi (aside from Delta Air…
TravelUpdate
Will Amex Launch An Ultra-Premium Card Above The Amex Platinum Card?
Will American Express launch a card that's even more expensive than the Amex Platinum card, will you go for it if it is launched soon?
View from the Wing
Philippine Airlines Wants $5.7 Million Off Its IRS Bill—Pointing To Delta And United’s Tax Breaks
The Philippines exempted Delta and United’s passenger revenue from tax. Philippine Airlines says U.S. law requires the same treatment here—even as the airlines fight over access to Manila and PAL prepares to join oneworld.