Your Mileage May Vary
Etihad Offered Him $50 For Helping Restrain A Violent Passenger. Then The Press Got Involved & The Offer Went WAY Up
An Etihad passenger spent hours helping cabin crew restrain a violent traveler. The airline initially offered him $50…then the story attracted media attention. We’ve written plenty of stories about passengers…
Economy Class & Beyond
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: The MacBook Neo – A few months on
A few months ago, I took possession of a MacBook Neo in a lovely shade of Indigo. It’s been a few months since it entered my fleet, doing laptop-related things. How has it been to live with? The Macbook Neo in question,  Let’s start at the beginning. I picked up...
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TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card Rumor, Chase Sapphire Reserve confusion, Marriott Bonuses & more…
Amex Platinum Card rumor, Chase Sapphire Reserve confusion and more aswe recap some of the top stories from the week gone by.
Live and Let’s Fly
Why United Airlines Is Betting You’ll Choose A Narrowbody Across The Atlantic
United Airlines is betting heavily on the Airbus A321XLR for its next phase of international growth, using the narrowbody not merely to replace aging Boeing 757s, but to open longhaul routes that would not be viable with a larger widebody aircraft. Why United Airlines Thinks You’ll Love Flying Across The...
TravelUpdate
Review: Philippine Airlines new A350-1000 Business Class
Philippine Airlines were not my first choice to get me from Hong Kong to Sydney. That fell to…
Your Mileage May Vary
Qatar Airways’ New Stopover Deal Comes With A Very Expensive Freebie
Airline stopover programs have been around for decades. Icelandair was one of the pioneers of the concept, using Iceland’s rather convenient location between North America and Europe to encourage passengers…
From The Tray Table
The bad news buried in United’s biggest expansion ever
United Airlines just announced its biggest international expansion ever, and almost all the coverage has focused on the…
Your Mileage May Vary
TSA’s New Boss Says Big Changes Are Coming To Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration is about to turn 25 years old. And if TSA’s brand-new boss gets his way, the airport security checkpoint we know (and sometimes tolerate) today could…
View from the Wing
Southwest Passenger Posts Her $1,000-Plus Voucher Online—Strangers Book Flights, Leave Her $6.07
A woman volunteered for a later Southwest flight and celebrated her four figure LUV Voucher by posting the whole thing—including its number and security code. Other users booked travel until only $6.07 remained, before Southwest ultimately made her whole.
One Mile at a Time
United Adds 10 New International Cities In 2027, “Largest Expansion In History”
United Airlines has by far the most interesting global route network of the ”big three” US carriers, and the network keeps expanding. Yesterday, the Chicago-based airline teased how it would announce new international routes today, and those details have just been unveiled.
Miles To Memories
The OYO Fallout Begins, Wynn Pulls the Plug & Vegas Is The Most Fun City In America?
OYO's rebrand fallout is here, another bombshell closing coming to Vegas, Rio rebrands 2 spots, Nevada is suing over water & Allegiant is #2!
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Eliminating “Premium” First Class… Probably In 2027?
In September 2022, American Airlines announced that it would eliminate its ”premium” first class. This announcement coincided with the airline unveiling its new business class seats, which have since started to enter service.
Miles To Memories
FFA’s Stupid New Rule, Walmart & Sam’s Club’s Awesome Change & Travel Prices Are Finally Dropping
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Livelo oferece 377 mil pontos na adesão ao Clube Top
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a oferta do Clube Livelo! A campanha de adesão foi prorrogada e continua oferecendo 97 mil pontos bônus para novos clientes que contratarem o Clube Top anual. Ao longo de 12 meses, são 377 mil pontos no total. Confira as regras e veja como participar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
A Saideira volta a aceitar LoungeKey e Priority Pass em Guarulhos
Quem tem cartões que oferecem acesso a salas VIP ganhou uma nova opção para utilizar o benefício no Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos: a unidade do A Saideira localizada no Terminal 3 passou a aceitar novamente acessos por meio do LoungeKey e do Priority Pass. A novidade marca o retorno dos...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
IHG ofrece hasta un 30% de descuento en hoteles de todo el mundo
IHG One Rewards lanza Destination Deals con hasta un 30% de descuento en hoteles participantes. Te contamos las fechas, condiciones y por qué conviene comparar el precio final antes de reservar.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do Inter Loop para o Azul Fidelidade com até 120% de bônus
Perdeu o prazo da última oferta? O Azul Fidelidade trouxe de volta a campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Inter Loop. Nesta promoção, os clientes podem garantir até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, na primeira transferência, os clientes recebem 3.500 pontos extras. Azul Fidelidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
JetBlue abre segunda sala BlueHouse e amplia acesso para passageiros da Mint
A JetBlue vai abrir nesta quinta-feira, 27 de agosto, sua segunda sala VIP BlueHouse. O novo espaço fica no Aeroporto Internacional de Boston Logan (BOS), no Terminal C, e chega acompanhado de uma mudança importante nas regras de acesso: a partir da mesma data, todos os passageiros com tarifas Mint...
Germany
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American Express Platinum Kunden erhalten in Frankfurt und München Verzehrguthaben
Ein Ersatz für den Verlust der Lufthansa Lounges … American Express Platinum Fans verlieren ab Oktober den doch…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turbo Livelo: multiplique seus pontos em até 15x com desconto apenas hoje!
A Livelo trouxe de volta sua oferta no Turbo Livelo! Desta vez, está oferecendo aos assinantes do clube a possibilidade de multiplicar seus pontos em até 15x. Além disso, se optar pelo pagamento via Pix, consegue um desconto extra. Turbo Livelo A Livelo oferece a seus clientes a possibilidade de...
Germany
PointsMag
Amex fügt Platinum Card Inhabern mit „Lounge on the Go“ bis zu 120 € Verzehrguthaben hinzu
American Express hat mit „Lounge on the Go“ einen neuen Vorteil für Platinum Karteninhaber angekündigt, um das Reisen…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Corre que vai acabar! Ganhe 3.000 pontos ao abrir sua conta na Revolut
A promoção da Revolut em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar está entrando em sua reta final. E essa é uma daquelas oportunidades que merecem atenção de quem gosta de acumular pontos: a Revolut está oferecendo 3.000 RevPoints para novos clientes que abrirem a conta pelo link promocional do PPV...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Festival de pontos Livelo oferece até 17 pontos por real em mais de 60 lojas
Quer turbinar seu saldo de pontos enquanto faz compras? O novo Festival de pontos da Livelo já começou e traz ofertas em mais de 60 lojas parceiras, com possibilidade de acumular até 17 pontos por real gasto. Confira nossa seleção completa e aproveite as oportunidades que mais combinam com suas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turismo esportivo no Brasil: as tendências que estão transformando o país em palco do mundo
O turismo esportivo no Brasil vive seu momento mais promissor. Não se trata apenas de vender ingressos, mas de transformar competições em experiências que movimentam hotéis, restaurantes, companhias aéreas, guias e uma cadeia inteira de serviços. Para dimensionar o apetite mundial, basta um número, o segmento movimentou cerca de 803,9...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Economize até R$ 7 com cupom de desconto do Shell Box
O Shell Box voltou com uma oportunidade para quem quer economizar no abastecimento. Nesta quarta-feira, o cupom oferece R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, limitado a R$ 7, em abastecimentos com Shell V-Power. Confira os detalhes, veja as regras e aproveite enquanto a oferta estiver disponível. Como funciona o desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 377 mil pontos Livelo no upgrade do Clube Top
A Livelo está com uma nova promoção que pode render até 377.000 pontos no upgrade de plano no Clube Livelo, tanto na modalidade mensal quanto anual. Confira as regras a seguir e veja se esta oportunidade faz sentido para a sua estratégia. Upgrade para o Clube Livelo Top Esta promoção...
Germany
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DEAL: Egyptair Business Europa – Johannesburg (Return): 1.300 Euro
Mit der Egyptair Business nach Johannesburg … Egyptair hat die sehr guten Oneway Business Deals von Europa nach…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 25 de agosto de 2026
Se você gosta de acompanhar as melhores oportunidades de pontos e milhas, vale a pena conferir o Radar PPV desta terça-feira. Nossa equipe reuniu todas as ofertas em um só lugar para facilitar o seu acesso. Veja os destaques e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV: passagens nacionais no Embraer E195-E2 a partir de 8.920 milhas
Para quem está planejando uma viagem pelo Brasil, esta pode ser uma boa oportunidade para economizar no resgate. Reunimos passagens na LATAM a partir de 8.920 milhas + taxas para diferentes trechos nacionais operados pelo E195-E2, oferecendo alternativas para quem deseja conhecer novos destinos utilizando menos milhas. Confira os trechos disponíveis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai viajar? Aproveite até 60% OFF no seguro viagem da Assist Card
Uma boa viagem começa com planejamento, e viajar protegido faz parte disso. Por meio da parceria entre Assist Card e Pontos Pra Voar, é possível garantir até 60% de desconto no seguro viagem em planos selecionados. Você ainda pode aproveitar benefícios adicionais, como pontos Livelo e acesso à sala VIP,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Resgate passagens na Smiles a partir de 10.700 milhas + taxas
Planejando suas férias? Confira na edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, algumas opções de trechos nacionais a partir de 10.700 milhas Smiles + taxas. Abaixo, confira as disponibilidades e aproveite. Passagens com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do artigo, podendo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul terá 2,5 mil voos extras no verão, com 370 mil assentos adicionais
A Azul anunciou uma operação especial para a alta temporada de verão, com cerca de 2,5 mil voos extras entre 5 de dezembro de 2026 e 14 de fevereiro de 2027. Ao todo, serão aproximadamente 370 mil assentos adicionais na malha da companhia, ampliando a oferta para destinos turísticos em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 26.700 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas
Pensando em viajar para fora do Brasil? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos opções de passagens internacionais no Azul Fidelidade, com oportunidades a partir de 26.700 pontos + taxas. A seguir, confira as disponibilidades e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qual cartão premium vale mais a pena? Comparamos Ultravioleta, C6 Carbon, Inter Prime e Nomad Explorer
A escolha de um cartão de crédito premium exige avaliar acúmulo de pontos, regras de isenção de anuidade, programas de cashback e acessos a salas VIP. O comparativo do PPV analisa quatro opções de destaque no mercado — Nubank Ultravioleta, C6 Carbon, Inter Prime e Nomad Explorer —, destacando os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Esfera: ganhe até 60 mil pontos ao fazer upgrade
Uma nova oportunidade de upgrade no Clube Esfera está disponível. A campanha retomada pela Esfera oferece até 60 mil pontos bônus distribuídos ao longo de 12 meses para clientes que mudarem para um plano superior. Confira quais planos participam e veja as condições da oferta. Clube Esfera em promoção Esta...
Germany
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BIS ENDE AUGUST: 50% BONUS bei Miles and More Meilensale (Neukundenaktion)
Miles and More Meilen mit Bonus kaufen … Seit einiger Zeit verkauft Miles and More Meilen. Eigentlich kauft…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Spa, mar e silêncio: o lado relax do Jequitimar
Nem toda viagem precisa ter uma agenda cheia de passeios, restaurantes e lugares para conhecer. Às vezes, a melhor programação é justamente não ter programação. É acordar sem pressa, caminhar até a praia, passar algumas horas à beira-mar e reservar um tempo para cuidar do corpo. É essa proposta que...
View from the Wing
New American Airlines Business Class Doors Have A Catch—Close Yours And Flight Attendants May Skip Your Meal
American’s 787-9P suites have both privacy doors and a separate do-not-disturb button. Yet passengers say closing the door, even while awake, can cause crews to skip meal service entirely. That sort of service failure is a challenge to the airline’s premium push.
Frequent Miler
(Last chance) Capital One Spark Cash welcome offer: $1,000 cash back + $250 travel credit
Update 8/26/26: This increased welcome offer will be ending on September 7, 2026. ~ Capital One has sweetened the welcome offer for the Spark Cash Business card. The new version is good for $1,000 cash back after spending $10,000 within the first 3 months and also throws in a credit...

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Live from a Lounge
American Express India pulls the plug on Reward Multiplier effective September 30, 2026
Amex is taking away yet another feature of the past. Rewards Multiplier is going away. And this time, I suspect it is more than just cost-cutting.
Miles To Memories
Sam’s Club Selling Discounted DoorDash Gift Cards, Save 20%
If you have a Sam's Club membership, this is as good as it gets for DoorDash gift cards, so hurry and buy them before they're all gone.
TravelUpdate
Review: Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge Manila Terminal 1
The flagship lounge operated by Philippine Airlines in Manila is called the Mabuhay Lounge. It is situated in…
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines gives Business Class passengers access to “Flagship Dining” (this will end badly)
As American Airlines gradually kills off its international First Class cabin, it was left with a dilemma. What to do with the two Flagship First Dining locations that it still keeps open? And what to do with the mothballed Flagship First Dining area at LAX?
One Mile at a Time
American Teases New International Routes: Can You Decode The Clues?
Yesterday we saw United Airlines announce its biggest international expansion in history, as the airline is adding service to 10 new international cities. Ahead of that, the airline teased new routes, so that travelers could guess what would be added… I love when airlines make such a game of this!
Points Miles and Bling
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, Highest $50,000 Cap on 5X Earnings
The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is one of Canada’s strongest travel cards and holds its own among Scotiabank’s fantastic…
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Expands Flagship Dining To Business Class, Will Restore LAX Flagship Lounge Dining
American Airlines is making a notable change to Flagship Dining: beginning September 15, access will expand beyond Flagship First and Flagship “Business Plus” to include eligible Flagship Business passengers as well. Even better for West Coast travelers, the long-shuttered Flagship Dining room at Los Angeles International Airport is finally coming...
One Mile at a Time
New Delta One Business Class Soft Product (Meals, Service, Etc.) Rolling Out Soon
Airlines never stop investing in their passenger experience, as it’s a never-ending process. At the moment, we know Delta is trying to step up its game on long haul flights, and this includes new lounges, new seats, and more.
TravelUpdate
Peru Review: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa
Background, Location & Private Train Station I’ve always wanted to stay at the Tambo del Inka, a Luxury…
Miles To Memories
Improved Bonuses for Capital One Spark Cash Plus and Spark Cash Cards
Capital One Business has improved the signup bonus for the Spark Cash Plus and Spark Cash credit cards, adding travel credits to the existing welcome bonuses.
View from the Wing
Air France Just Made Its Cheapest Awards Worse—My Plan To Beat The Devaluation And Unlock First Class
Flying Blue's cheapest awards become restrictive Light fares September 8, but Platinum status restores flexibility, opens more low-priced award seats and unlocks Air France first class awards. Here's my carefully timed Bilt and Bank of America strategy to get there.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 20% With Marriott Bonvoy
You can save up to 20% with Marriott Bonvoy off of the guest room standard rate when you stay at your choice of participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with its Escapes promotion, which offers exclusive savings every other Thursday through Sunday across select destinations... ...but you must...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta to Resume New York to Tel Aviv Flights in September
Delta Air Lines will restore nonstop service between New York John F Kennedy International…
Frequent Miler
IHG targeted promo: Earn 2K bonus points every 2 nights (Max 6K bonus points)
I received an email from IHG One Rewards last night inviting me to register for a new promotion that’s offering 2,000 bonus points for every two nights you stay, capped at 6,000 bonus points. You should receive an email about it if you’re targeted, but it’s worth trying to register...
One Mile at a Time
Nigeria’s Air Peace Has A “Fake” First Class: Ugh, Do I Have To Fly It Now?
Guys, I was so close to flying every first class product in the world. But now Air Peace, the Nigerian airline run by a guy who has been indicted in the United States for bank fraud, money laundering, and obstruction, apparently decided that it has first class as well… even...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Plans to Restart Service to Tel Aviv On September 8… Two Days Ahead of United
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it plans to resume non-stop service between New York JFK and Tel Aviv on September 6 with a once-daily service operated on its Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. The Atlanta-based carrier will beat out United Airlines in returning to Israel by two days. In a statement,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Set to Start Training Flight Attendants On New (But Secretive) Onboard Experience For Delta One
Delta Air Lines is reportedly set to start training thousands of flight attendants on a new onboard experience it has been secretly designing for its premium Delta One cabin, with the new-look service set to go live this Fall on transoceanic services out of its Los Angeles hub. Given the...
Traveling For Miles
United Airlines adds 10 new long-haul destinations and adds more service to 4 others
United Airlines has (again) announced a significant and impressive expansion to its long haul route network with ten new cities in Europe and Asia being added to its route map and four new routes being added to destinations the airline already serves.
The Bulkhead Seat
New Private Train Would Connect Downtown and Chicago O’Hare in 15 Minutes
A group of Chicago business and civic leaders has unveiled plans for a new…
Frequent Miler
Telunas Private Island: A new way to book an overwater villa with points (Hilton/SLH)
A new way to book overwater villas with points or free night certificates just dropped. Hilton has been steadily enabling more and more Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties to be bookable through the Hilton Honors program over the past few years. It’s just added five more properties;...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Had A Four-Hour Lisbon Layover, So I Went Into Town For Coffee, Shakshuka, And Pastel de Nata
With passport control taking far less time than expected, I had enough time to head into Lisbon for coffee, brunch, and a short walk around the city before my afternoon flight to Frankfurt. Coffee And Brunch In Lisbon With plenty of time to spare after breezing through immigration and customs,...
One Mile at a Time
New Airplanes Get Second Flight Deck Barrier, But Pilots Want More
For years, there had been talk of the flight decks of commercial aircraft in the United States getting a second flight deck barrier. This started to become more serious in 2022, when regulators moved forward with a recommendation to implement this change. Then in 2024, we saw the signing of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Petition to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Gets Renewed Attention Following Singer’s Death
A petition to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) after Dolly Parton is receiving renewed attention after the death of the beloved singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist was announced on Tuesday following a short battle with cancer. The petition was actually started around two years ago by Lydia Popovich on Change.org, amassing...
View from the Wing
$15 Buys 6 Months Of Marriott Platinum—And A China Loophole Cuts The Challenge From 25 Nights To 8
A new Didi partnership gives V8 members 180 days of Bonvoy Platinum and a 25-night extension challenge. Marriott apparently omitted identity matching, so resellers can export the status worldwide—and stack it with Meituan to reduce the requirement to eight nights.