Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th September)
We’ve hit the end of another week of fun, paperwork and games. And we all know what happens at the end of a week – it must be time for Economy Class and Beyond. Classic buses at The Brum Transport – Part of Birmingham Heritage Week. TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets...
View from the Wing
Ryanair CEO Called Rival Airlines “Rapists” — Finally Apologizes After More Than A Week
Michael O’Leary defended the comparison before conversations with family and friends changed his mind. His explanation fits decades of Ryanair publicity, but people are still big mad.
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6 Reasons Why Citi Strata Elite Beats Amex Platinum And Sapphire Reserve
American Airlines transfers, 6x weekend dining, and a hotel credit usable beyond luxury collections give Citi Strata Elite advantages its more expensive rivals lack. My hotel bookings have made the case for keeping it stronger.
One Mile at a Time
Thai Airways Unveils New Business Class Seat For 777s, 787s, And A350s
Thai Airways has unveiled its new Thompson Aero VantageNOVA business class seat, which will roll out across its 777, 787, and A350 fleets starting in 2027.
Your Mileage May Vary
One Country Finally Made VAT Refunds MUCH Easier For Tourists
VAT refunds sound great in theory. In practice, the paperwork, rules and waiting can make getting your money back a giant pain. One country is trying something different. I have…
One Mile at a Time
Four Nights Aboard Orient Express Corinthian From Monaco To Rome (Reader Review)
A first-time cruiser's detailed take on four nights aboard Orient Express Corinthian, covering suites, dining, service, and value from Monaco to Rome.
One Mile at a Time
Delta’s New LAX Schedule Is Huge… So Is Its “Premium” Word Count!
Delta is expanding aggressively at LAX with new routes and added frequencies — and reminding everyone, repeatedly, just how premium it all is.
Points With a Crew
Apple 2nd Generation Air Tags On Sale (and this is why travelers need to have them)
Since the Air Tag first came out a few years ago, they have become pretty indispensable for frequent travelers. With all of the stories of lost and misplaced luggage, having an Air Tag can help...
Your Mileage May Vary
These 3 Letters On Your Boarding Pass Could Help Decide If You Get Bumped
Most passengers probably never notice this 3-letter code on their boarding pass. Usually it doesn’t matter at all, but on an oversold flight, it could potentially point to something that…
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Fall 2026 “More Points To Play” Promo (Register Now, But Don’t Get Excited!)
Hilton Honors has opened registration for its third 2026 promotion, "More Points to Play," offering 1,000 to 3,000 bonus points per stay through year-end.
Live from a Lounge
Apple Live Translation Gets More Useful for Travellers With iOS 27
Apple's new Live Translate is now reaching maturity and there is also an expansive list of languages where it will come handy during travels.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Admits It Sells Too Much Basic Economy, Says 30% Of Seats Generate Half Its Revenue
American has already stripped mileage earning and elite seat and upgrade benefits from Basic Economy. Now it’s adding first class and Main Cabin Extra seats to give customers more—and smaller—steps up the fare ladder.
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: September 19th
Greetings from Chicago! I was in Los Angeles this week and am off to…
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Smiles Day! Compre milhas com até 380% de bônus
Precisando aumentar o saldo na Smiles? O programa lançou uma campanha de compra de milhas que oferece até 380% de bônus, com percentuais que variam conforme a categoria do cliente no Clube Smiles. A oferta fica disponível até 28 de setembro e pode ser uma alternativa para quem precisa reforçar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 3.630 milhas + taxas
Bem-vindos a edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado! Como de costume, nossa equipe trouxe 15 sugestões de passagens pelo Brasil, gastando a partir de 3.630 milhas + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e aproveite as disponibilidades. Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Na tabela a seguir, mesclamos algumas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Já ouviu falar de turismo literário? Conheça a tendência que inspira viagens através dos livros
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, o Welerson Silva explora o crescimento do turismo literário, uma tendência forte que está transformando a forma como as pessoas planejam suas viagens. Já ouviu falar de turismo literário? Já pensou em escolher o seu próximo destino...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Qué asiento elegir en la Business Class Allegris de Lufthansa: tipos, diferencias y suplementos
Extracto: Guía de los cinco tipos de asiento de la Business Allegris de Lufthansa: Classic, Privacy, Extra Space, Extra Long Bed y Suite, con suplementos comprobados y qué cambia con status.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Smiles oferece até 264 mil milhas na adesão do clube
A Smiles decidiu prorrogar sua promoção em comemoração ao Clube Smiles Day. Nesta campanha, oferece aos seus clientes até 264 mil milhas em novas assinaturas do clube. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida até as 10h do dia 21 de setembro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Solicite o cartão LATAM Pass Itaú Mastercard e ganhe até 80 mil milhas bônus
O LATAM Pass, em comemoração ao seu aniversário, está oferecendo aos novos clientes que solicitarem o cartão de crédito LATAM Pass Itaú Mastercard nas variantes Black ou Platinum até 80 mil milhas extras ao atingir a meta de gastos. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e aproveite! Milhas extras nos cartões...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai uma pizza aí? Mastercard Surpreenda libera 40% de desconto na Domino’s
Se você tem um cartão Mastercard e estava procurando uma desculpa para pedir pizza no fim de semana, ela acabou de aparecer. O programa Mastercard Surpreenda está oferecendo 40% de desconto no cardápio de pizzas da Domino’s, uma das maiores redes de pizzaria do mundo. A promoção faz parte das...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cartão de crédito do banco ou conta global ARQ? Veja a economia na ponta do lápis
Utilizar o cartão de crédito do banco no exterior costuma pesar no bolso devido ao IOF cambial e a spreads que superam 5%. Em contrapartida, a conta global ARQ oferece compras internacionais com taxa de conversão fixa de 0,5% e isenção de IOF, garantindo economia expressiva e previsibilidade em mais...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Gulf Air Business Frankfurt – Hyderabad (Return): 1.160 Euro
Mit der Gulf Air Business von Frankfurt nach Indien … Gulf Air hat gerade einen sehr netten Business…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 140
O Rio de Janeiro reúne hotéis para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Então aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta a sua reserva em hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 140, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas e aproveite. Mês do cliente ALL Accor Hotéis no...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Washington DC Dulles 공항 (IAD) Turkish Airlines Lounge 탐방
기록을 보니깐, 2025년 11월 이후에 블로그 글이 잠시 중단이 되었는데요, 그동안 몸도, 상황도, 일도, 스케줄도 너무나 번잡하고 바쁘고 재정신이 아니였던 거진 1년이었던 것 같습니다. 매번 눈팅만 하다가 senior blogger라는 이름이 무색하게 글도 거의 없다싶이 해서 양심에 가책(?) 같은거나 막시님이랑, 빅픽처님 그리고 다른 분들도 열심히 글 올려주시는데 조심히 복귀글 하나 적고 짬짬히...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os queridinhos do Mercado Livre: os produtos mais vendidos dos nossos grupos
Bom sábado, leitores! Para começar o fim de semana com boas oportunidades, reunimos uma seleção dos produtos mais vendidos no Mercado Livre que se destacaram entre os participantes dos nossos grupos. Confira os destaques e veja quais itens chamaram mais atenção. Produtos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre Quer economizar nas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: acesse os grupos grátis no WhatsApp
Se você gosta de acompanhar viagens, milhas e promoções, temos o grupo ideal para você. Além dos nossos canais no WhatsApp, também contamos com o bate-papo PPV, um grupo 100% gratuito em que nossos leitores podem trocar experiências, compartilhar dicas e conversar sobre oportunidades de viagem. Bate-papo PPV Para participar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis Mercure com diárias a partir de R$ 123
Se você está planejando uma viagem e busca uma hospedagem confortável, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de hotéis Mercure. Aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta a sua reserva em hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 123, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas...
Germany
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DEAL: Etihad First Tunis – Bangkok (Oneway): 1.380 Euro
Mit der Etihad First von Tunis nach Bangkok … Derzeit herrscht bei unseren Klassikern Abflug Cairo oder Tunis…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 18 de setembro de 2026
Mais uma edição do Radar PPV está no ar! Nesta sexta-feira, reunimos as principais promoções e oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no mundo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. A seleção traz diferentes ofertas para quem gosta de acompanhar as novidades e buscar boas oportunidades. Confira os detalhes e aproveite. Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sextou! Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
Sextou com novas oportunidades para economizar! Nossa equipe reuniu uma seleção de cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu para ajudar você a pagar menos nas compras online. Confira as regras de cada oferta e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! LATAM Pass tem voos internacionais a partir de 36 mil milhas
Pensando em viajar para o exterior nos próximos meses? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão pelo LATAM Pass para diferentes destinos internacionais, com passagens a partir de 36 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as disponibilidades selecionadas e veja qual...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Lufthansa entra no clima da Oktoberfest com novo traje e menu especial
A Lufthansa vai entrar no clima da Oktoberfest 2026 com um novo visual para as tripulações que participam dos tradicionais voos temáticos da companhia. Pela primeira vez, os trajes típicos foram desenvolvidos pela marca bávara Spieth & Wensky incorporando elementos do design da própria Lufthansa. Novo traje combina tradição bávara...
Germany
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Dreifache Punkte bei IHG One Rewards
Die nächste Promotion bei IHG One Rewards … Die großen Hotelketten stellen gerade ihre Promos für den Herbst…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Transfira pontos para o LATAM Pass e ganhe 25% de bônus
Último dia para aproveitar! A oferta do LATAM Pass com 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos está chegando às suas últimas horas. A campanha também oferece 1.000 milhas extras para novos clientes. Confira as condições e veja como participar antes do encerramento. LATAM Pass e parceiros selecionados A bonificação...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta anuncia novas rotas e mais voos a partir de Los Angeles
A Delta anunciou sua maior programação de voos já planejada para o aeroporto de Los Angeles (LAX), com mais de 200 partidas diárias no pico do verão de 2027. A companhia também terá dois novos voos sem escalas e aumentará a frequência para outros sete destinos domésticos. Novos voos para...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Iberia ofrece hasta un 20% de descuento en vuelos con Avios: Buenos Aires incluida
Iberia ofrece hasta un 20% de descuento en vuelos con Avios hasta el 23 de septiembre de 2026. Buenos Aires está incluida: 20% en Turista, 15% en Turista Premium y 10% en Business.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis no Centro-Oeste com diárias a partir de R$ 108
O Centro-Oeste reúne destinos que combinam natureza, cultura, gastronomia e atrações para diferentes perfis de viajantes? Então aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta a sua reserva em hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 108, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas e aproveite. Mês...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: September 19, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my quick trip to Japan, as it has been a fun but exhausting week (between jet lag and staying at four different hotels). I know I haven’t written about my individual hotel experiences yet, but that’s...
Live and Let’s Fly
Minute Review: Air France 777-300ER La Première
We take a walk down memory lane with this week’s Minute Review and revisit a spectacular flight I enjoyed on the Air France 777-300ER in La Première (First Class) from Los Angeles to Paris. Air France 777-300ER La Première First Class Minute Review (Video) We take a walk down memory...

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The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Passenger Removed After Carry-On Bag Dispute Escalates
A disagreement over a carry-on bag escalated into a heated confrontation aboard a Southwest…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Air Lines is Ceding Two Domestic Routes to Alaska and American
Delta Air Lines is cutting two domestic routes from its network this winter. Delta…
Points With a Crew
This is the dumbest advice to get a first class upgrade I’ve ever heard
Everyone's looking for the magic secret to get that elusive first class upgrade. Just don't follow the advice in this article, which is probably the dumbest I've ever heard.
Your Mileage May Vary
Forget the Citi Trifecta. There’s More Than One Winning Combo
For years, the Citi Trifecta was easy to explain: combine three cards that earned the same ThankYou Points, use each one for the purchases where it earned the most and…
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines ‘Karen’ Says Her Bag Was Checked Despite Empty Bins—Then Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
A Southwest passenger argues over a gate-checked bag, alleges assault, and refuses to leave after being told she won’t fly. The recording doesn’t show the outcome, but the bag dispute exposes an airline practice that predictably makes customers furious.
Miles To Memories
How ‘Bout That?! Optimizing Newly-Elevated Hilton Amex Welcome Offers
The best version of Hilton Amex welcome offers is back earlier than I expected. I talk about one fresh way to play it, then our plans.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Svöðufoss and Lookout Overlooking Ólafsvíkur in Iceland
Svöðufoss and lookout overlooking Ólafsvíkur in Iceland are basically two things to see in one place. Ólafsvík is a small fishing town; while Svöðufoss is a waterfall which is approximately ten meters in height and located on the Snæfellnes Peninsula. Snæfellsjökull glacier...
View from the Wing
Delta Left A Father’s Body Unrefrigerated Overnight, Family Says—Too Decomposed For A Final Viewing
A family says Delta’s handling of their father’s remains cost them a final viewing. The missed connection is only part of the story: his body arrived after cargo pickup closed, while Delta’s published Memphis instructions prohibit overnight holding and arrivals of human remains after 7 p.m.
Economondo
Review: ITA Airways Airbus A320 – Barcelona to Rome
Flying with Italian flag carrier ITA Airways from Barcelona to Rome
Your Mileage May Vary
The Personal Information That’s REALLY Stored On Your Hotel Key Card
Hotel key cards are one of those things most of us barely think about. We use them to get into our room, lose them at least once during the stay,…
View from the Wing
[110K Offer Extended] United Made MileagePlus Worse Without A Credit Card — But This Business Version Is The Sweet Spot
United has made MileagePlus far more valuable for credit cardholders, with faster earning, cheaper awards, and better access to premium inventory. The United Business Card now looks like the sweet spot, especially with its extended offer of up to 110,000 miles.
Eye of the Flyer
Check Your Delta Flights: Another Schedule Change Saturday Is Here
Another Delta Schedule Change Saturday affected several of my trips. Check your upcoming flights for new times, aircraft swaps, and seat changes.
One Mile at a Time
Philippine Airlines’ Manila Lounge & Ground Experience Is Laughably Bad
A rough transit security line, invisible lounge signage, a shaky elevator, and Wi-Fi that won't work with laptops — Manila Airport's transit experience falls apart fast.
Miles To Memories
(Update) Save Up To $60 On YouTube TV With New Amex Offer
There is a new YouTube TV Amex Offer that can help you save a nice chunk of change on your subscription, up to $60 in total.
Points With a Crew
17 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon For This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Omni Las Colinas Hotel
My company recently held an event at the Omni Las Colinas Hotel in Irving,…
Point Me to the Plane
Best Coffee in Copenhagen: Top Two Cafes Not To Be Missed
Calling all caffeine addicts heading to Copenhagen! Here are my top picks, and the best croissant ever.
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Avoid Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
Using a credit card is usually one of the easiest ways to pay while traveling internationally. You don’t need to carry large amounts of cash, and the exchange rate through…
View from the Wing
Chase’s LaGuardia Lounge Wins “World’s Best”—It Isn’t Even The Best At Its Own Airport
Skytrax named Chase’s defunct Hong Kong lounge the world’s third-best independent airport lounge. Its winner at LaGuardia isn’t even the best lounge in that airport. The results expose how little these awards tell travelers about where they’ll actually find the best experience.
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines “Karen” Refuses To Leave Plane, Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault In Gate-Check Meltdown
Being forced to gate-check a carry-on bag when empty overhead-bin space remains is maddening. It does not, however, entitle you to curse at a flight attendant, block the boarding door, or turn an irritating travel dispute into your removal from the flight. Southwest Passenger Melts Down Over Gate-Checked Bag, Accuses...
Miles To Memories
(1 New & 1 Ending) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current point transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
Economy Class & Beyond
Chiltern Railways to be brought back into public control from Sunday 20th September.
Rail operator Chiltern Railways is all set to be moved from private operation and back into public ownership from Sunday 20th September. Great British Railways – Chiltern on a Chiltern Explorer trainset – Image, Department for Transport The Chiltern route connects London Marylebone to destinations across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and...
Points Miles and Bling
EVA Air Economy Review: Hello Kitty Jet from Bali to Toronto
EVA Air Economy from Bali to Toronto Originally, my flight home from Bali was supposed to be in Business Class…
Live and Let’s Fly
The Last Days Of Summer In Southwest Germany
Oh how I enjoyed my last few days in Germany, doing what I always do and enjoying an end to the heat as autumn approaches. The Blissful End Of Summer In Southwest Germany It fell upon me to take the kids to Germany for their summer holiday with my wife’s...