One Mile at a Time
Frontier Cancels Paid Ticket Over “Credit Review,” Then Demands More Money For Same Flight
Frontier charged our colleague for a ticket, then canceled it days later citing a 'credit review' — and now wants more money to rebook it.
Miles To Memories
Last Chance At This Profitable Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal (Plus Bonus Points)
Reminder that this is your last chance at this profitable Office Depot Visa gift card deal since it is ending today.
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These Airports Now Let You Bring Up To 2 Liters Of Liquids Through Security
A growing number of airports are relaxing the traditional liquids rule, with some now allowing containers as large as 2 liters through security. But where you fly from, connect and…
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Dad Steals Bose Earbuds At DFW Airport—Then Pleads With Police To Avoid Arrest “I’m Here With My Son”
Police found the father and his young son at an airport restaurant after a shop reported nearly $300 in missing earbuds. He denied taking them until officers flagged they had surveillance footage, then repeatedly asked to pay and avoid arrest.
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Images Emerge of Destroyed Saudia Airlines Airbus Jet at Riyadh Airport After Houthi Missile Attack
The first images of a destroyed Saudia Airlines Airbus A320 series aircraft at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) have emerged after a Houthi rebel ballistic missile attack on the airfield earlier on Thursday. Saudi Arabia has been fighting the Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen for years, but in recent...
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Delta CEO Says Status Is “Very Easy” To Earn—Gets Confused About SkyMiles On National TV
Ed Bastian points young travelers toward Uber and T-Mobile as ways to earn SkyMiles status. Remind me why he's CEO again?
Miles To Memories
Chase’s Eye Opening Card Strategy, IHG Refreshes Everything & The 2 Browser Trick?!
Chase's wild potential strategy, IHG refreshes cards and raises fees and remembering the two browser trick.
Traveling For Miles
Japan Airlines (JAL) award sale (USA Economy Class 18,900 miles/Europe Business Class 38,500 miles)
Japan Airlines, the Oneworld partner of, amongst others, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways is currently running a very good award sale for Economy Class, Premium Economy, and Business Class flights on select routes. You'll have to be careful of the surcharges, but there could be some very good...
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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.
Miles To Memories
ASAP! Why I Upgraded to the Chase IHG Premier Select Card on Day One
I may not have known it was coming, but I easily determined the Chase IHG Premier Select is the best hotel credit card for me.
One Mile at a Time
Saudia A320 Destroyed At Riyadh Airport, As Houthis Warn Airlines To Avoid Saudi Arabia
A Houthi missile attack destroyed a Saudia A320 at Riyadh Airport, as the group warns global airlines to avoid Saudi airspace entirely.
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American Is Moving a LaGuardia Flight to JFK. Here’s Why
Most airline schedule changes aren’t particularly interesting. An airline moves a flight from one New York airport to another, adds a few frequencies, and life goes on. But American Airlines’…
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Planned Westin Hotel at Miami International Airport Canceled Over FAA Safety Concerns
Back in January 2024, I wrote about plans to build a new Westin at…
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10.10 da Livelo: ganhe até 13 pontos por real em mais de 90 lojas parceiras
Que tal aproveitar este sábado para acumular mais pontos? No 10.10 da Livelo, lojas como Shopee, Magalu e Natura oferecem oportunidades para juntar até 13 pontos por real gasto. Confira os destaques e aproveite as ofertas. Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas da Livelo: Clique aqui para conferir...
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Acaba hoje! Novos assinantes ALL Signature recebem até 15% de bônus na transferência de pontos para o ALL Accor
Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção Semana 10.10 ALL Signature do ALL Accor, 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. Abaixo, confira os detalhes desta campanha. Assine o ALL Signature...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje pelo Brasil a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV! Como de costume, nossa equipe reuniu 15 opções de trechos pelo Brasil para você resgatar, gastando a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Na tabela a seguir, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três...
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Hotéis no Nordeste: confira diárias a partir de R$ 167
Se você está planejando uma viagem para o Nordeste, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de hospedagens. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 167, com opções em diferentes destinos da região. Veja os detalhes, compare as alternativas e encontre uma hospedagem que combine com seus planos. Hotéis em...
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 270 mil milhas
A campanha da Smiles foi prorrogada! Quem ainda não assinou o clube ganhou mais tempo para aproveitar a oferta, que permite receber até 270 mil milhas em novas adesões, conforme o plano escolhido. A promoção segue disponível até as 10h do dia 13 de outubro. Confira as regras! Promoção Clube...
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洲际 IHG 2026 年 Q3 活动，第二次入住以后可享2/3倍积分
洲际 IHG 集团今年的 Q3 活动已经正式开始了，IHG 会员注册活动后，在 2026 年 10 月 1 日 […]
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 9 de outubro de 2026
Está no ar mais um Radar PPV! Nesta sexta-feira, nossa equipe preparou uma seleção especial de oportunidades no mundo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e descubra quais ofertas merecem sua atenção. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência de...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! 10.10 do LATAM Pass tem passagens nacionais a partir de 4 mil milhas
Para fechar os Alertas PPV de hoje, que tal aproveitar o 10.10 do LATAM Pass? A campanha traz novas oportunidades para quem quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando menos milhas. Nossa equipe encontrou passagens nacionais a partir de apenas 4.163 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com opções para diferentes destinos. Confira...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Confira as promoções de transferência de pontos que terminam hoje
Última chance para aproveitar! Nesta sexta-feira, 9 de outubro, chegam ao fim diversas campanhas de transferência bonificada dos programas Azul Fidelidade, Smiles e LATAM Pass. Se você estava planejando transferir seus pontos, vale conferir as condições antes do encerramento das ofertas. Reunimos os principais detalhes de cada promoção para você...
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Últimas horas: Nomad oferece 5,5% de cahsback na conversão de dólares ou euros
Últimas horas para aproveitar! A Nomad está com uma oferta relâmpago, oferecendo até 55 dólares ou euros de cashback. Ao abrir sua conta internacional com o código VOAR55C, você recebe 5,5% de cashback em todas as conversões feitas em até 15 dias. Confira os detalhes e aproveite enquanto a oferta...
Brazil
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Sextou! Confira os cupons ativos da Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu
A sexta-feira chegou com uma seleção especial de cupons para quem quer gastar menos! Confira os principais cupons ativos da Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu, selecionados pela nossa equipe para facilitar suas compras online. Veja as regras e aproveite as oportunidades. Cupons da Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon:...
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Hotéis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 216
Vai viajar para o Rio de Janeiro e ainda está procurando onde se hospedar? Nesta seleção, reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 216, incluindo opções em diferentes regiões da cidade. Confira os detalhes, veja as alternativas disponíveis e escolha a hospedagem ideal para sua viagem. Hotéis Accor no...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Conheça o Chile com passagens a partir de 29 mil milhas Smiles + taxas
Que tal conhecer o Chile usando milhas? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades para viajar ao país sul-americano utilizando milhas Smiles, com emissões a partir de 29 mil milhas + taxas e saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil. Seja para explorar Santiago ou descobrir as...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade e Uau CAIXA oferecem 15% de desconto em passagens
Em comemoração ao primeiro aniversário do Uau CAIXA, o Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo um cupom de 15% de desconto na emissão de passagens nacionais com pontos. A promoção é válida até dia 12 de outubro e você confere os detalhes a seguir! Azul Fidelidade e Uau CAIXA com 15% de...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Voe para Lisboa ou Porto a partir de 58 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade
Portugal nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades para conhecer Lisboa e Porto utilizando pontos do Azul Fidelidade, com emissões a partir de 58 mil pontos + taxas. Seja para explorar as ruas históricas de Lisboa ou descobrir os encantos...
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Rutas Lufthansa Allegris en 2026 y 2027: destinos, aviones y fechas confirmadas.
Consulta las rutas Lufthansa Allegris de 2026 y 2027, los A350 y Boeing 787-9 que ya tienen la nueva cabina y los planes para modernizar el 747-8.
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Só hoje! Smiles e Uau CAIXA oferecem até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Aniversário do Uau CAIXA com bônus na Smiles! Para celebrar a data, a Smiles lançou uma nova campanha em parceria com o Uau CAIXA, oferecendo até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos entre os programas. A oferta é válida somente hoje, 9 de outubro. Confira as condições e veja...
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Transfira pontos do Uau CAIXA para o Azul Fidelidade com até 100% de bônus
Em comemoração ao primeiro aniversário do Uau CAIXA, até o dia 12 de outubro, os clientes que transferirem seus pontos para o Azul Fidelidade podem receber até 100% de bônus. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Uau CAIXA Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada...
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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu terá atrações gratuitas no feriadão do Dia das Crianças
Parque Nacional do Iguaçu abrirá mais cedo entre os dias 10 e 12 de outubro, durante o feriadão do Dia das Crianças, com oficinas, pintura facial, atividades circenses e música ao vivo. Parque abre mais cedo O Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, no Paraná, terá uma programação especial para o feriadão...
Brazil
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Uau CAIXA comemora primeiro aniversário com 48 horas de promoções
O programa de fidelidade Uau CAIXA completa seu primeiro ano de operação neste mês e promove a campanha comemorativa batizada de Aniversário UAAAU é 10/10. A ação ocorre durante 48 horas, entre os dias 9 e 10 de outubro, disponibilizando condições diferenciadas para acúmulo e troca de pontos em compras,...
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Outletcity Metzingen: Beim Shopping jetzt Miles&Smiles Meilen sammeln
Wer Turkish Airlines Meilen sammelt, hat in Deutschland bislang nur wenige Möglichkeiten, das Miles&Smiles Konto auch ohne Flug…
Brazil
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Inter e Shell Box oferecem até 5% de cashback em abastecimentos
Sexta-feira com cashback no abastecimento! O Inter e o Shell Box estão de volta com uma oferta para quem deseja economizar na hora de abastecer. Desta vez, os clientes podem garantir 5% de cashback em combustíveis comuns ou 2% nos combustíveis Shell V-Power, nos postos participantes. A condição é válida...
Germany
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Neues KLM Delft-Haus Nr. 107 und kostenloses Starlink-WLAN ab 2027
Die blau-weißen Delft-Miniaturhäuser von KLM gehören zu den beliebtesten Sammlerstücken unter Vielfliegern. Jedes Jahr zum Jahrestag ihrer Gründung…
Brazil
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Acaba hoje! LATAM Pass com 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção do LATAM Pass 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. LATAM Pass e...
Live and Let’s Fly
Egyptian Pilot’s “Violence For Violence” Video Of El Al Jet Sparks Alarm
An Egyptian pilot posted footage of an El Al aircraft with a soundtrack invoking “an eye for an eye” and “violence for violence” on October 7. He says it was a patriotic celebration, not a threat. But pairing those words with a civilian aircraft, especially right now, strikes me as...
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Review: W Taipei Using a Marriott Bonvoy 85K Free Night Award
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JetBlue’s $2 Billion Frequent Flyer Debt Sinks To 72 Cents On The Dollar—How Close Is Bankruptcy?
JetBlue’s $2 billion in bonds backed by its TrueBlue frequent flyer program have fallen to 72 cents on the dollar. Investors are demanding an enormous return to lend against one of the airline’s most valuable assets. The airline still has cash and its biggest debt payments aren’t due until. But...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Singapore Airlines is Making a Rare Change to its Iconic Decades-Old Sarong Kebaya Flight Attendant Uniform
Singapore Airlines is making a rare change to its iconic sarong kebaya flight attendant uniform by eliminating the open-toed sandals that crew members wear while walking through airport terminals and on board – a once integral part of the uniform that has remained largely unchanged for decades. Change doesn’t come...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tropical Storm Rachel Floods Southern California Prior to Landfall: October 2026 Travel Alert
Due to the effects of Tropical Storm Rachel along southern California and northwestern Baja California in Mexico, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if this region is in your travel plans...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines to Equip Entire Mainline Fleet With Starlink Wi-Fi Beginning in 2027
Last week, I wrote about Delta Air Lines doubling down on not bringing Starlink…
One Mile at a Time
FAA Blocks Planned Westin Miami Airport Over Radar Blind Spot Fears
The planned Westin at Miami International Airport has been scrapped after the FAA rejected the 150-foot hotel over radar blind spot safety concerns.
Live and Let’s Fly
Secret Service Says Trump’s Decoy Flight Was Not The First
The Secret Service director says the aircraft switch that snuck President Donald Trump out of Turkey was not the first operation of its kind. His bigger concern appears to be that we now know about it… Secret Service Director Wishes Trump’s Decoy Flight Had Not Been Reported I wrote in...
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Woman Tries To Bring ‘Normal’ Carry-On On Icelandair Flight. Then They Force Her To Pay $185 To Check It—And Nearly Everyone Else Too: ‘Did Us Dirty’
“They are charging pretty much every passenger."
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Etihad Executive Arik De’s Abrupt Exit Sparks Scathing Accounts Of How He Treated Employees
Etihad’s commercial chief Arik De has abruptly departed, but it is the reaction to his departure that has left me stunned. His polished LinkedIn farewell presents one picture. The accounts appearing beneath a story about his exit present something very different…and offer a reminder that the way you treat people...
One Mile at a Time
Royal Air Maroc 737 Business Class: I Have Something Nice To Say, For Once!
A short Malaga-to-Casablanca hop in Royal Air Maroc's 737 business class turns out to be a pleasant surprise, with real seats and a surprisingly good snack.
One Mile at a Time
My Orient Express Cruise Experience: The Corinthian Takes Luxury To A New Level
I spent four nights aboard Orient Express Sailing Yachts' new Corinthian, and came away blown away by the suites, food, and service.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta’s CEO Doesn’t Seem to Understand His Own Medallion Program, and a Hijacked Flydubai Jet Hit Near-Supersonic Speed and Somehow Held Together — Plus More Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel news headlines from around the web and interweb I found the most interesting. Take a look: 🎖️ Delta’s CEO Went on National TV, Called Medallion Status “Very Easy” to Earn, and Fumbled the Details of His Own Program My BoardingArea colleague Gary over at View...
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American Airlines Passenger Got Stuck In Bathroom—Customer Service Asks For Her Confirmation Code To Help Her Out
On a Philadelphia–Lisbon flight, a passenger tweeted that the bathroom door wouldn’t open. American answered in eight minutes with a request for her booking code. She later confirmed she’d been freed—and wanted everyone to stop liking the post.
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$350 Million: American Express Fined For Major Compliance Failures
American Express just been fined $350 Million, for failure to maintain adequate controls to prevent money laundering.
View from the Wing
Miami Airport’s Planned Westin Hotel Scrapped—150-Foot Building Could Create A Radar Blind Spot [Roundup]
Miami Airport’s planned Westin is dead after concerns its 150-foot building would create a radar blind spot. Plus, American’s push to stop bumping passengers, new Charlotte gates and a passenger tunnel, and Cathay Pacific’s suspension of Japan Airlines award bookings and changes.
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Reframing the question to get the right answer, a Wild Card winner, Greg’s creative status plans and more (Week in Review)
I have often said that I prefer not to ask a customer service agent a question to which I don’t already know the answer. Customer service agents frequently offer incorrect information, so I prefer to gather information from others with direct experience before I ask the question.  That strategy paid...
Live and Let’s Fly
Confirmed: American Airlines To Bring Starlink To Its Entire Mainline Fleet
UPDATE: American Airlines has now confirmed that Starlink will come to its entire mainline fleet, including the Boeing 737, 777, and 787 aircraft. JonNYC’s scoop was correct. The expanded commitment covers more than 1,000 aircraft, with installations beginning in early 2027. American has not announced a completion date, and this...
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AIR INDIA: First Class arrives in Sydney as Delhi flights jump to 11 weekly
Air India is giving its Sydney to Delhi service a substantial upgrade, introducing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with First Class suites and increasing flights from seven to 11 per week. The expansion begins on 5 December 2026, with the larger Boeing 777 initially operating selected services before replacing the Boeing 787-8...
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Man Gets Assigned Hotel Room On Second Floor. There’s Just One Problem: ‘How Do You Get Up There?’
Part of the joy of travel is the unexpectedness of the adventure. There’s the absurdity of delightfully insane conversations with strangers, new food and (ideally) charming hotels. But charming took on a new meaning—or at least a stretched one, for one budget traveler who discovered that his hotel room needed...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card Review: Is The $295 Fee Worth It?
American Express's new Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card offers 2% cash back and no preset spending limit, but does its $295 annual fee pay off?
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Honeymooners Miss Flight Then Sprint To Make Their Connection To St. Lucia. When They Land, They Realize Their Fatal Mistake
"This has to be the most stressful airport on the planet."
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First-Time Frontier Fliers Get GoWild Pass. Then They Try To Use It: ‘A Little Scared’
“We haven’t gone wild yet."
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Mission Accomplished: Centurion® Lounge and Delta Sky Club® Access Unlocked for 2027
The Delta Sky Clubs® and Centurion® Lounges by American Express have been super crowded…
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5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card – $750 Cash with no annual fee
The Chase Ink Business Cash card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get over $1000 in ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tsunami Warning Due to 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Panama: October 2026 Travel Alert
If southern Panama is in your travel plans over the next few weeks, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to an earthquake, which measured with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale and struck...