The Gate with Brian Cohen
Boarding Passes and Identification Must Be Checked While Standing
Employees at airports who checking boarding passes and identification of passengers will no longer be allowed to sit down while working — including agents of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States — and all chairs are being removed from the podiums of agents who check travel documents at...
Monkey Miles
IHG’s massive 200k offer on their new premium card + completely retooled card portfolio
IHG and Chase have completely revamped their entire IHG card portfolio and the big news is the addition of a super premium card… the Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card. Let’s go through all the options, annual fees, award nights, and what I’m planning to do. I’ve personally...
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Live and Let’s Fly
“We Do Not Want To Be With Elon Musk. Trust Me.” Delta Air Lines CEO Justifies Starlink Rejection, Prompting Musk To Declare “He Will Lose His Job Over This”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reportedly has a very personal reason for avoiding Starlink: Elon Musk. I can understand the reluctance, but Delta’s passengers will ultimately judge that decision by whether their Wi-Fi works. Meanwhile, Musk is flinging shade at Delta once again, warning that Bastian will lose his job over...
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Royal Caribbean Treats Grown Adults Like Preschoolers To Make Them Follow The Rules. And It WORKS
Royal Caribbean needed passengers to follow an important rule, so it borrowed a trick that’s been working on preschoolers for generations. The result has become a beloved part of cruising.…
One Mile at a Time
Oops: I Accidentally Called A Scam Airline Phone Number I Found Online!
The author warns readers about airline phone number scams, then almost falls for one himself while trying to reach Air Algerie's Canadian call center.
View from the Wing
Alaska Is Putting Beds On Its 737s—And Building A Lounge Most Passengers Can’t Get Into
Alaska Airlines is finally putting lie-flat seats on its Boeing 737s. Until now they haven't had a premium domestic product akin to what United, American, Delta and JetBlue offer on their most lucrative cross-country routes. At least 25 new Boeing MAX 10s will get 12 Aurora Suites apiece, along...
One Mile at a Time
Report: Delta CEO Ed Bastian Blasts Elon Musk, “It’s All True What They Say About Him”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reportedly told employees he doesn't want to partner with Elon Musk on Starlink, calling out his reputation directly.
One Mile at a Time
Terrifying: Flydubai 737 Plunges 15K Feet After Bloody Cockpit Fight, Hijacking Code
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv nosedived 15,000 feet after a mid-air cockpit altercation left the captain stabbed and the plane diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Your Mileage May Vary
Our Visit to Schwartz’s for Montréal’s Famous Smoked Meat
During our visit to Montréal, we stopped at Schwartz’s to try one of the city’s signature foods: a smoked meat sandwich. With a line stretching down the sidewalk outside its…
View from the Wing
Elon Musk Declares Delta CEO “Will Lose His Job” After Starlink Snub
Elon Musk declared that Delta CEO Ed Bastian “will lose his job over this” after reports that Bastian blamed Musk as his reason for rejecting Starlink. Then Musik mocked Delta’s Wi-Fi. Will waiting for Amazon wi-fi cost the airline its premium edge?
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta’s Starlink Gamble Could Send Its Best Customers Straight to United and Its CEO Out
Delta Air Lines has spent years positioning itself as the premium US carrier, but…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flydubai Forced to Suspend All Flights to Tel Aviv in Aftermath of Foiled ‘Terror Attack’
Flydubai has confirmed that it has suspended all flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv until further notice after one of its crew members allegedly stabbed a pilot and attempted to crash a packed Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft early on Wednesday. Following the terrifying incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ-1073, which...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card challenge destination 3 check-in | Special Feature Episode | 9-31-26
In our third check-in of the Wild Card Challenge, our contestant’s were in their final destination, nearly done with their travels. However, judges and viewers were not quite ready to score everything we were catching up on. In this check-in, we scored the second destination’s activities and caught up with...
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Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 1º de outubro de 2026
Chegou o primeiro Radar PPV de outubro! Começamos o mês com uma seleção especial das principais oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, fique por dentro das novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupo de Promoções PPV: receba as melhores ofertas direto no seu celular
Se a ideia é encontrar boas promoções sem precisar acompanhar diversos grupos e canais, vale a pena conhecer o Grupo de Promoções do PPV. O grupo reúne oportunidades de cupons, cashback, descontos e acúmulo de milhas em um só lugar, com os principais destaques selecionados pela nossa equipe e enviados diretamente...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV: encontre passagens na LATAM a partir de R$ 224
Se você está planejando uma viagem pelo Brasil, vale a pena conferir as tarifas encontradas nesta quinta-feira. Reunimos passagens nacionais da LATAM a partir de R$ 224, com diferentes destinos e datas. Veja os trechos disponíveis e compare os valores antes de fazer sua reserva. Como emitir passagens nacionais na...
Brazil
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Air France renova menus de longa distância com pratos assinados por seis chefs franceses
A Air France está renovando os menus oferecidos em seus voos de longa distância com a participação de seis nomes conhecidos da gastronomia francesa. As novidades abrangem as cabines La Première, executiva e premium e incluem novos pratos principais, cafés da manhã, brunches e sobremesas. Novos pratos chegam às diferentes...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do Banestes para o LATAM Pass e ganhe 25% de bônus
O LATAM Pass lançou uma nova oferta de aniversário. Desta vez, está oferecendo 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Banestes. Além disso, os clientes que realizarem a primeira transferência durante essa campanha recebem 1.000 milhas extras. Vamos aos detalhes! LATAM Pass e Banestes A bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroportos de São Paulo ganham horários ampliados no transporte sobre trilhos
O transporte sobre trilhos que atende os aeroportos de Congonhas e Guarulhos ganhou novos horários de operação nesta semana, ampliando as opções para passageiros que utilizam a rede ferroviária de São Paulo. A Linha 17-Ouro, que atende o Aeroporto de Congonhas, passou a funcionar por mais tempo, enquanto o Aeromóvel...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos Livelo para o ConnectMiles e ganhe 50% de bônus
A Livelo lançou uma nova campanha em parceria com o ConnectMiles, oferecendo 50% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A promoção fica disponível até 15 de outubro, e você confere os principais detalhes de como participar. Livelo e ConnectMiles Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 50%...
Brazil
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Ative o Modo LATAM Pass no Nubank Ultravioleta e ganhe 25% de bônus
O LATAM Pass trouxe de volta sua oferta para quem ativar o Modo LATAM Pass no Nubank Ultravioleta. Até o dia 4 de outubro é possível receber 15% de milhas bônus adicionais, além dos 10% de bônus padrão, totalizando 25% de bônus na primeira transferência automática entre os programas. Abaixo, veja...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates estreia voo diário para Helsinque com Airbus A350
A Emirates começou a operar nesta quarta-feira (1º) sua nova ligação entre Dubai e Helsinque, na Finlândia. O voo inaugural, EK167, partiu de Dubai às 7h30 e marca a entrada da companhia no mercado finlandês com uma operação diária durante todo o ano. Novo voo da Emirates conecta Finlândia a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Nomad lança cartão Visa Platinum com 1,5 ponto por dólar e anuidade que pode ser zerada
A Nomad começou a disponibilizar para alguns clientes um novo cartão de crédito, o Nomad Visa Platinum. A novidade combina pontuação de 1,5 ponto por dólar gasto, possibilidade de conversão em cashback e acesso à sala VIP própria da empresa no Aeroporto de Guarulhos. O cartão está sendo liberado gradualmente...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre libera cupons de até R$ 500 de desconto
Está com o carrinho cheio, esperando só um cupom para aproveitar? O Mercado Livre liberou diversos cupons para produtos selecionados, oferecendo aos seus clientes até R$ 500 de desconto, conforme as condições de cada cupom. Vamos aos detalhes! Cupons no Mercado Livre No momento, o Mercado Livre está com dois cupons...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul Fidelidade tem passagens nacionais a partir de 3.600 pontos
Começando outubro com passagens por poucos pontos! No primeiro alerta de passagens PPV do mês, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 3.600 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual destino...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
TAP: Air France-KLM e Lufthansa entregam propostas finais pela companhia
A privatização da TAP entrou em uma nova etapa nesta quarta-feira (30). A Parpública confirmou o recebimento das propostas vinculativas finais e melhoradas apresentadas pela Air France-KLM e pela Lufthansa, os dois grupos que continuam na disputa pela participação de referência da companhia aérea portuguesa. Agora, propostas serão analisadas pela...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
12 anos do Cartão Azul Itaú! Ganhe até 120 mil pontos bônus na solicitação
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma oferta para clientes que solicitarem um dos cartões participantes e cumprirem a meta de gastos estabelecida. Dependendo da variante escolhida, é possível garantir até 120 mil pontos bônus com os cartões Skyline, Infinite, Platinum ou Gold. Confira as condições e veja como participar! Cartões Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Conecta inicia venda de passagens para novos voos regionais em Santa Catarina
As passagens da Azul Conecta para os novos voos regionais do programa VOA + SC em Santa Catarina começaram a ser comercializadas pela Azul. Alguns trechos já podem ser encontrados no site da companhia, enquanto outros ainda estão disponíveis apenas pelo atendimento telefônico ou no balcão do aeroporto. Azul Conecta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reestruturação do Clube Livelo: enxugamento de planos, aumento de custo e perda de flexibilidade
A Livelo reformulou seu clube de assinaturas, substituindo a antiga grade gradual por apenas três opções: Essencial (1.000 pontos), Especial (5.000 pontos) e Premium (20.000 pontos). Sob a justificativa de simplificar a escolha do consumidor, a mudança elimina alternativas intermediárias (como os planos de 2.000, 3.000, 7.000 e 12.000 pontos),...
Brazil
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Qantas terá voo direto entre Sydney e Nova York pela primeira vez
A Qantas vai ligar Sydney e Nova York sem escalas a partir de 2028. A nova rota será operada pelo Project Sunrise e será o primeiro voo comercial sem paradas entre a costa leste da Austrália e Nova York. A previsão é que a viagem dure cerca de 18 horas,...
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LOT Miles and More Meilenschnäppchen Oktober 2026
Die LOT Miles and More Meilenschnäppchen … Bei den Meilenschnäppchen gibt es im Oktober wieder einen bescheidenen Lichtblick.…
Brazil
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Hotéis com piscina em São Paulo: confira diárias a partir de R$ 287
Nada melhor do que aproveitar os dias de descanso em um hotel com piscina para relaxar e curtir a viagem. Por isso, reunimos hotéis com piscina em São Paulo e diárias a partir de R$ 287. Confira as opções disponíveis e encontre uma hospedagem que combine com seus planos. Hotéis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oferta relâmpago! Clube Azul oferece até 300% de bônus na adesão até o final do ano + 12% OFF com Cartão Azul Itaú
Oferta relâmpago no Clube Azul! O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha de adesão que permite acumular até 300% de bônus até o final do ano, tanto nos planos mensais quanto anuais. E em comemoração ao aniversário do Cartão Azul Itaú, clientes que utilizarem o cartão no pagamento podem garantir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United Airlines terá voos diários para Palma de Mallorca
A United Airlines vai ampliar a oferta de voos entre os Estados Unidos e as Ilhas Baleares no verão europeu de 2027: a rota entre Newark, em Nova York, e Palma de Mallorca passará a ter frequência diária a partir de 26 de maio, chegando a mais de 3.300 assentos...
Brazil
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Transfira pontos do Inter Loop e ganhe até 100% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade
Nova oportunidade para aumentar o saldo no Azul Fidelidade! O programa lançou uma campanha de transferência de pontos em parceria com o Inter Loop, oferecendo aos clientes até 100% de bônus no envio de pontos. Confira as condições da promoção e veja como aproveitar! Azul Fidelidade e Inter Loop Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens para os Estados Unidos a partir de 41 mil milhas Smiles + taxas
Estados Unidos na rota da próxima viagem? Nesta edição do alerta de passagens PPV, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades de emissões pela Smiles a partir de 61 mil milhas + taxas, com opções para diferentes destinos no país. Confira os trechos, as datas disponíveis e veja se alguma das tarifas encontradas...
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Jetzt die Miles & More Gold Kreditkarte mit Lounge-Vouchern, Points und 20.000 Meilen Willkommensbonus beantragen
Die Miles & More Gold Kreditkarte bietet einen attraktiven Willkommensbonus. Bis zum 30. November 2026 können Neuantragsteller der…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Cleanest Airline In The World Announced & It Serves 5 U.S. Cities
Price, schedule and reliability may help determine which airline you book. But once you’re onboard, other things become awfully important. A new worldwide ranking has named the best of the…
The Bulkhead Seat
The Perfect Vacation Is Losing Its Appeal as Travelers Embrace the “Ish” Trip
Travelers may finally be getting tired of trying to create the perfect vacation. New…

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The Bulkhead Seat
Check In: Q3 2026 Elite Status Pacing
Today is October 1st and we’re just three months away from 2027. I’ve been…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: Earn up to 6,000 bonus miles on Hilton stays worldwide
Turkish Airlines and Hilton are back with a bonus Miles&Smiles promotion! This time the bonus is offered on up to three stays instead of just one stay like the last offer. What is great about this bonus is that it can be earned in addition to the Hilton points you...
Miles To Memories
More Bad Hyatt News, Easy Bank Bonuses Are Back & Mark vs. a Skunk
More terrible Hyatt news incoming, why bank bonuses may be getting better, getting a jump start on new quarterly categories & offers plus Mark faces off with a skunk.
View from the Wing
Elon Musk Is Helping American And United Poach Delta Flyers—With Offers To Match Elite Status
Elon Musk is now promoting American and United offers to match frequent flyer status, giving unhappy Delta customers a way to switch without starting over at the bottom. After declaring that Delta CEO Ed Bastian would lose his job over the Starlink dispute, Musk is helping advertise the competition.
View from the Wing
Report: American Airlines Expands Starlink Plans To Full Boeing Fleet—Could It Become More Premium Than Delta?
American Airlines’ Starlink plans now appear to include Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s, expanding beyond the Airbus rollout announced in May. Getting the best wifi in the sky onto its long haul aircraft would fix one of American’s worst product weaknesses—and help it challenge Delta’s premium reputation while Delta waits...
Pointshogger
Thursday News and Notes
Air Canada co-branded credit cards, starting 2027 with have some big changes (American Express, CIBC and TD). Fellow bloggers have some well-written articles already: Rewards Canada and Points Miles and Bling. Some of the bigger highlights to me are:
Your Mileage May Vary
How We Used Bilt’s $25 Dining Credit
We recently used $25 in Bilt Cash toward a restaurant bill, and the process was easier than I expected. We’d booked our reservation through OpenTable rather than Bilt, but when…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
El Al to Operate Special Repatriation Flights From Dubai After Flydubai Cancellations Cut 1,840 Seats Per Day On Route
El Al Israel Airlines has been authorized by the Israeli government to operate special repatriation flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv after Flydubai was forced to temporarily suspend all operations on the route in the wake of a suspected terror attack perpetrated by one of its own pilots. Dubai has...
One Mile at a Time
Huge IHG & Chase Credit Card Changes: Higher Fees, New Perks, & More
IHG and Chase have overhauled their credit card lineup, raising annual fees while adding new credits, bigger free night awards, and updated elite status perks.
One Mile at a Time
New $350 IHG One Rewards Premier Select Card: 200K Bonus Points, Strong Perks
Chase and IHG launch a $350 Premier Select Card with airline credits, dining perks, automatic Platinum status, and a strong welcome bonus.
Live and Let’s Fly
Report: American Airlines To Bring Starlink To Its Entire Fleet, Including Boeing 737, 777, And 787
American Airlines may be preparing to significantly expand its Starlink rollout beyond the Airbus narrowbody fleet, potentially bringing the high-speed internet service to its Boeing 737, 777, and 787 aircraft as well. American Airlines May Expand Starlink To Boeing 737, 777, And 787 Fleets When American Airlines announced its Starlink...
Miles To Memories
United Cards Launch Limited-Time Welcome Offers of Up to 100K Miles
Chase and United have rolled out elevated welcome offers across four United consumer cards, with bonuses ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 MileagePlus miles.
View from the Wing
Air France KLM’s $89 Card Offers 70,000 Miles—And A Strategy For Cheaper Business Class And First Class Access
The bonus includes 100 status credits, and annual spending can add 160 more at the card anniversary. Combined with a Gold status match, that puts Platinum—and its better award availability—within reach.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save 10% on Airfares With Ethiopian Airlines
In celebration of reclaiming its leading position as the Best Airline in Africa for the ninth consecutive year with SKYTRAX, you can save 10% on airfares with Ethiopian Airlines on almost all fares in both the economy class cabin and in the business class cabin for travel from today, Thursday,...
View from the Wing
Woman’s Boyfriend Took A First Class Upgrade And Left Her In Coach—Says A “Real Man” Would Have Swapped
A woman says her boyfriend's first class upgrade was “the beginning of the end” of their relationship. He took the better seat, left her in coach, and waved back while enjoying a beer. She says a “real man” would've given her the upgrade. I think he should have offered. But...
Your Mileage May Vary
100+ Women Got Their Men To Wear The Same Shirt On A Cruise. The Guys Had No Idea
Sometimes travel includes just having a little bit of fun. It could be that time when Queen Elizabeth trolled some American tourists. Or the prank that’s been played on incoming…
Miles For Family
October 2026 Transfer Bonuses
It’s a new month. Let the new transfer bonuses commence! New: Capital One 20% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Avios Through October 31, 2026, get 20% transfer bonus from Capital One miles to British Airways Avios. Last month, Chase offered a 30% transfer bonus to Avios, but 20% is the...
Miles To Memories
Chase Launches New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card, Plus Updates Existing IHG Card Portfolio
Chase and IHG have announced a broad refresh of the IHG One Rewards credit card portfolio, with changes coming to all three existing cards alongside the launch of the new IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card.
Points Miles and Bling
Canada to China Direct Flights: Routes, Airlines, and Booking with Points
Vancouver Airport Authority recently highlighted (via LinkedIn) a significant increase in China capacity beginning in Fall 2026. Air China is…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air Canada Aeroplan: Receive a 15% bonus on points transfers from Marriott Bonvoy (October 1 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is the return of the once per year 15% transfer bonus from Marriott Bonvoy to Air Canada Aeroplan. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Live and Let’s Fly
I Tried Alaska Airlines’ New Business Class And Premium Economy Seats. Here’s A First Look
Alaska Airlines invited members of the media, including Live And Let’s Fly, to Seattle on Tuesday for a look at its next chapter. Between the executive Q&A, seat mock-ups, food samples, and training center tour, there was plenty to take in. Inside Media Day At Alaska Airlines’ Global Training Center...
Monkey Miles
Current Transfer Bonuses for October – 12 active bonuses ( 6+ added today )
  
Miles To Memories
Rove Launches Three October Transfer Bonuses: Qatar, Japan Airlines and Flying Blue
Rove has launched three airline transfer bonuses for October, with a 50% bonus to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, 40% to Flying Blue and up to 35% to Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
TravelUpdate
Review: A bad seat on Philippine Airlines A330 business class Manila to Sydney
Is there such a thing as a bad seat in business class? Turns out the answer is yes,…