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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.
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JetBlue Locks Premium Cardmembers Out Of Lounges On Basic Business Tickets, Opens New Boston BlueHouse [Roundup]
JetBlue’s new Boston BlueHouse opens to domestic Mint, but its coming basic business passengers are barred—even with a qualifying JetBlue card. Also: Gal Gadot’s new El Al safety video, American’s first retrofitted 777-300ER certified, and transfer, signup and restaurant deals from Citi, Rove and inKind.
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Delta Air Lines Passenger Says Flight Attendant Tried To Serve Food From The Floor, Then Threw A Glove At Him
A Delta Air Lines passenger says a flight attendant tried to serve food after dropping it on the floor, then later threw a glove at him when he objected. Police met the aircraft after landing. The problem is that the most important part of the confrontation is not on video…...
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Hotel Showers With Half A Door Are Annoying. Here’s Why Hotels Love Them
If you’ve stayed at a hotel in the past few years, you’ve probably had the experience. You go to take your first shower in the room and the shower setup…
Frequent Miler
Hotel review: Alua Calvia, Mallorca (Hyatt all-inclusive)
My wife and I recently spent a week in Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Shae had expressed an interest in doing an all-inclusive at some point; we’d done one in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) almost 20 years ago and one in Jamaica about 10 years ago, so...
Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve Said It Before: AMEX Statement Credits Aren’t Cash
When you look at the benefits offered by the American Express Platinum Card, the numbers can be impressive. American Express says cardholders can unlock more than $3,500 in annual value…
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Doctor Who Star Bought 3 American Airlines Business Class Tickets—Then Raged When He Didn’t Get Pajamas
John Barrowman complained that only American’s first two rows received pajamas. They were First Class, while Europe flights don't get those in business.
One Mile at a Time
Are American AAdvantage Miles Slowly & Steadily Losing Value?
For years, American AAdvantage miles have been the gold standard among mileage currencies at the ”big three” US carriers.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Doing This Kept Her Foot Off of My Armrest.
Countless accounts of the foot of one passenger occupying the armrest of the passenger aboard an airplane have been reported over the years; and that scenario happened to me recently during a flight — but doing this kept her foot off of my armrest. I was sitting in a window seat...
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American Airlines Took A Family’s Seats For Its Pilots—They Were Kicked Out Of Business Class Because They Used Miles
American Airlines downgraded a family from business class to make room for deadheading pilots, choosing them because their tickets were booked with miles. The $600 voucher offered doesn’t replace the mileage refund required after an involuntary downgrade.
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Qantas A321XLR Sydney to Melbourne
Well, this was a surprise. I booked it months ago, back in March ’26, during a Double Status Credits promotion. It was around the same time Qantas was changing rules for access to what had become Economy Plus rows of seating. I didn’t think much of the fact that Economy...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Is Building A New $21 Million Two-Story Seattle Lounge—Costing Over $2,900 Per Square Foot
United Airlines is moving forward with a $21 million, two-story Seattle lounge in the former American Express Centurion Lounge space, at an all-in cost exceeding $2,900 per square foot. The 7,181-square-foot club will include a full kitchen, family rooms and mezzanine views when it opens in December 2027—or more likely...
Traveling For Miles
Flying Blue elite status benefits on new “Light” reward bookings (some clarity)
Flying Blue has announced that from 8 September 2026, it is introducing three tiers of rewards bookings. The cheapest of these will cost what the cheapest awards currently cost, but will offer significantly fewer benefits and will come with punitive change and cancellation rules.
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Livelo oferece 377 mil pontos na adesão ao Clube Top
A Livelo está com uma campanha de adesão ao clube. Desta vez, oferece aos novos clientes 97 mil pontos bônus no Clube Top anual, somando 377 mil pontos ao longo de 12 meses. Esta oferta é válida até hoje, dia 25 de agosto, e você confere os detalhes a seguir....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 24 de agosto de 2026
Confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV desta segunda-feira. Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que realmente merecem atenção. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência de...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Smiles oferece bônus na adesão de todos os clubes
Pensando em fazer parte do clube? A Smiles está oferecendo até 50.000 milhas na hora aos novos assinantes do Clube Smiles. Além disso, ao assinar o clube, você ganha 1 cupom de 10% OFF para voar com a GOL. Abaixo, confira os detalhes desta campanha, válida até as 21h do...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Abra sua conta Nomad e receba até 48.000 milhas Smiles na 1ª conversão
Aproveite a nova promoção da Nomad, em que oferece aos novos clientes que abrirem uma conta utilizando o cupom “PONTOS48“ a chance de garantir até 48.000 milhas Smiles na primeira conversão. Abaixo, confira os detalhes e participe. Promoção Nomad e Smiles 16 milhas Smiles por dólar/euro – na primeira conversão,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece 56% de desconto na compra de pontos + 5% OFF no Pix
A Livelo trouxe de volta sua promoção de 56% de desconto na compra de pontos para os assinantes do clube. Além disso, os clientes que optarem pelo pagamento no Pix terão 5% de desconto extra. A promoção é válida somente hoje, dia 24 de agosto. Compre pontos Livelo com 56% de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV LATAM: passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 208
Se nessa segunda-feira você está buscando economizar na próxima viagem, você não pode deixar de conferir esta seleção. Reunimos passagens nacionais na LATAM a partir de R$ 208 para diferentes destinos, oferecendo ótimas oportunidades para viajar pagando menos. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais na...
Brazil
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ADVT VIP Lounge promove degustação de vinhos em Viracopos nesta semana
A ADVT VIP Lounge vai realizar nesta quinta-feira, 27 de agosto, uma degustação de vinhos espanhóis na unidade do Aeroporto Internacional de Viracopos, em Campinas (SP). A ação é realizada em parceria com a Cantu Grupo Wine e faz parte de uma série de eventos gastronômicos promovidos pela rede de...
Brazil
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Confira hotéis com piscina em São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Belo Horizonte com diárias a partir de R$ 284
Para quem busca uma hospedagem com estrutura para relaxar e aproveitar a viagem, hotéis com piscina são uma ótima escolha. Nesta seleção, você encontra opções em Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo, com diárias a partir de R$ 284. Confira as ofertas e aproveite para economizar. Hotéis com...
Brazil
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SWISS começa retrofit dos A330 e levará novas cabines Senses a toda a frota
A SWISS começou a modernizar os Airbus A330-300 de sua frota com as novas cabines Senses, apresentadas inicialmente nos A350-900. O programa de retrofit vai alterar bastante a configuração interna das aeronaves e deverá ser concluído até o fim de 2028. A330 terá apenas quatro suítes na primeira classe A...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas no Azul Fidelidade
Em mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, você confere opções de trechos pelo Brasil para viajar nos próximos meses gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. A seguir, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite. Passagens pelo Brasil com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
Brazil
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Novos preços do Admirals Club já estão valendo; confira as mudanças
A American Airlines colocou em vigor neste domingo (23) as novas regras para as assinaturas do Admirals Club, seu programa de acesso às salas VIP. Como antecipado pela companhia, a mudança altera tanto os preços quanto a estrutura das modalidades disponíveis. Aumento da assinatura A principal novidade implementada no Admirals...
Brazil
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Smiles e Uau CAIXA com até 70% de bônus na transferência + cupom de 15% OFF para carros
A Smiles lançou nesta segunda-feira uma nova oferta em parceria com o Uau CAIXA, em que oferece até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, você recebe um cupom de 15% de desconto para alugar um carro no Brasil. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes desta oferta válida...
Brazil
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O boom do turismo de luxo no Brasil: a tendência global em alta no país
O boom do turismo de luxo no Brasil se apresenta como uma nova tendência e seguindo um movimento global. Operadoras associadas à Braztoa (Associação Brasileira das Operadoras de Turismo) registraram aumento significativo nas vendas de pacotes premium no primeiro semestre de 2026. Esse crescimento acompanha dados globais sobre os gastos...
Brazil
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Aproveite! Ganhe até 25 pontos por real nas ofertas da Esfera
Comece a semana acumulando mais pontos! Nesta segunda-feira, a Esfera reúne ofertas em lojas parceiras com oportunidades de acumular até 25 pontos por real gasto nas compras online. Confira os principais destaques da campanha e aproveite para turbinar seu saldo. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque...
Brazil
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Alaska Airlines amplia presença na Europa com novos voos de Seattle para Atenas e Paris
A Alaska Airlines anunciou duas novas rotas internacionais para o verão de 2027, ampliando a operação de longa distância a partir de seu principal hub, em Seattle (SEA). A companhia passará a voar para Atenas, na Grécia, e Paris, na França, com o Boeing 787-9. Seattle – Atenas será o...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece até 16 pontos por real gasto no Magalu
O Azul Fidelidade começou a semana com uma nova oferta para os seus clientes em parceria com o Magalu. Até o dia 27 de agosto, é possível ganhar até 16 pontos por cada real gasto. Vamos aos detalhes! Azul Fidelidade e Magalu O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da...
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Avios Balance Boost: cómo multiplicar tus Avios y cuánto cuesta realmente
Avios Balance Boost permite multiplicar los Avios que ya has acumulado pagando por ellos. Analizo cómo funciona en British Airways y Qatar Airways, cuánto cuesta cada Avio y cuándo puede compensar frente a comprar Avios.
Brazil
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Lufthansa passa a oferecer pratos quentes por encomenda em voos pela Europa
A Lufthansa vai ampliar as opções de alimentação disponíveis para passageiros da classe econômica em voos de curta e média distância. A partir de 1º de setembro de 2026, o serviço Onboard Delights passará a incluir cinco pratos quentes, que poderão ser solicitados antecipadamente antes da viagem. Onboard Delights A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje pelo Brasil gastando a partir de 10.700 milhas Smiles + taxas
Pensando em viajar? Confira na edição do alerta de passagens PPV, opções de trechos nacionais para voar com a GOL, gastando a partir de 10.700 milhas + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite. Passagens com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Walmart finalmente vai aceitar Apple Pay e Google Pay nos EUA
Boa notícia para os brasileiros que adoram aproveitar uma viagem aos Estados Unidos para fazer umas comprinhas: o Walmart finalmente vai aceitar Apple Pay e Google Pay em suas lojas no país. Depois de mais de uma década, a rede começa a liberar a novidade, tornando o checkout mais simples...
Brazil
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Segunda-feira de cupons: aproveite descontos no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
Segunda-feira também é dia de economizar! Para começar a semana com o pé direito, reunimos os principais cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu que estão ativos hoje. Confira os descontos, veja as regras e aproveite as oportunidades antes que os códigos expirem. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons...
Brazil
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Emirates Skywards vai mudar prazo de validade das milhas
A Emirates vai alterar a regra de validade das milhas do Skywards a partir de 1º de junho de 2027. A principal mudança é que o mês de aniversário do cliente deixará de determinar a data de vencimento. Como funciona hoje Atualmente, as milhas Skywards são válidas por três anos...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade: até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos do C6 Bank
Uma nova oportunidade para acumular pontos no Azul Fidelidade está disponível para clientes do C6 Bank. A campanha permite receber até 120% de bônus ao transferir pontos para o programa, de acordo com as condições da oferta. A oferta é válida até o dia 26 de agosto. Veja os detalhes...
Brazil
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LATAM Pass oferece status Silver no Hilton Honors e caminho facilitado para categoria Gold
Clientes do LATAM Pass estão recebendo uma oportunidade para começar a utilizar o Hilton Honors com status Silver e, com algumas estadias, chegar mais rapidamente à categoria Gold. A campanha é resultado de uma parceria entre a LATAM e a Hilton e está disponível para os membros elegíveis do programa...
From The Tray Table
United goes big for summer 2027: 10 new international cities, 13 new routes
United Airlines is once again flexing its muscle as the nation’s largest international carrier, as it just unveiled…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Announces Its Biggest International Expansion Ever, Adding 10 New Cities And Five A321XLR Routes
United Airlines is unveiling what it calls the largest international expansion in its history for 2027, adding 10 new cities across Europe and Asia, including Okinawa, Luxembourg, Ibiza, Toulouse, Ljubljana, and two Italian islands, while finally revealing where its new Airbus A321XLR will fly. United Airlines Unveils Massive 2027 International...

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Air Côte d’Ivoire First Class: The World’s Most Mysterious Airline Cabin?
Forgive me, please, but I’m back on the ”I need to fly Air Cte dIvoire first class” train. Let me explain why, and then I’m curious if anyone has any ideas…
One Mile at a Time
Is A Priority Pass Airport Lounge Membership Worth It?
If you value airport lounge access, odds are that you’re familiar with Priority Pass, which is the world’s largest network of airport lounges. In this post, I’d like to share my take on the current value proposition of a Priority Pass™ membership, including discussing the basics of what this airport...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airbus A350 Runs Down Airport Employee at Montreal Trudeau Airport After He Trips During Plane Pushback
An airport ground worker at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has been critically injured after being run down by a Frenchbee Airbus A350 widebody aircraft as it was being pushed back from its parking stand in preparation for departure. Early reports suggest the injured employee was a so-called ‘wing walker’ who...
Frequent Miler
Which transferable credit card points are most valuable for lodging?
Transferable points like Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, and Amex Membership Rewards are, by and large, the most sought-after currency in points and miles. The main reason is flexibility: rather than being tied to redemptions through a single loyalty program, such as United MileagePlus or Hilton Honors, you can transfer them and use...
Points With a Crew
Marriott Bonvoy Business Review – 125,000 Point Bonus
The Marriott Bonvoy Business card has a new welcome offer that is potentially worth hundreds of dollars (or more). This one credit card offer could make your next vacation ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as €462 Round Trip to Europe: SAS Big Anniversary Sale
In celebration of 80 years in business, you can pay as low as €462 round trip from the United States to Europe during the SAS Big Anniversary Sale, which is offering deals for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Scandinavian Airlines and SAS Connect for travel...
Frequent Miler
How to handle Citi cards in 2-player mode now that point sharing is dead? | Question of the Week Ep13 | 8-24-26
How do you handle Citi cards in 2-player mode now that point sharing is dead? “GH” wrote in with this question recently, wondering: (Paraphrased): My old plan was to keep a single Strata Premier card for myself, a Double Cash card for player 2, and multiple Custom Cash cards across...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Expands BlueHouse™ Lounge Access to All Mint Passengers
Earlier today, I wrote about JetBlue opening its second BlueHouse™ lounge on August 27th.…
Your Mileage May Vary
The Airport Mistake That Can Ruin Your Trip Before It Starts
Tampa International Airport has one of my favorite airport social media accounts. Besides the occasional takeover from Phoebe, the airport’s resident flamingo, it’s a great way to keep up with…
Frequent Miler
125K AA miles with new AAdvantage Executive card offer
The Citi AAdvantage Executive Card has now gone live with a newly increased annual fee and new benefits. Along with all that, the card features a newly increased introductory offer of 125,000 American Airlines miles after $15,000 in purchases in the first five months. That’s quite a strong offer, particularly...
Miles To Memories
The FAA Killed Your Welcome Drink And Mark Is Panicking About Japan!
The small things in travel, Mark's nervous for Japan and the FAA cracks down on first class.
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Says Flight Attendant Served Food Off The Floor, Spat On Him And Threw A Glove—Then Called Police
A Delta Air Lines passenger says he caught a flight attendant trying to serve food that had fallen on the floor of the cabin. When he sppke up he says she spat on him, assaulted him and threw her glove at him. Then he was warned for potentially violating federal...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Expands Flagship® Dining to More Premium Travelers
American Airlines is broadening access to its exclusive Flagship® Dining experience and allowing more…
One Mile at a Time
Flagship Dining: American Expands A La Carte Lounge Dining To Business Class
American Airlines has just announced that it will be completely changing the concept for its Flagship First Dining facilities, as the airline eliminates international first class. These will simply become Flagship Dining facilities, and that’s totally awesome, as business class passengers will also have access. Well done, American!
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge Boston Opens, With Expanded Mint Access Rules
In the past year we’ve seen JetBlue finally get into the airport lounge game, given the general trend we’ve seen toward premium travel, trying to build lucrative co-brand credit card portfolios, etc.
Points With a Crew
Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
7 Hotels That Changed The Hotel Industry
If you stay at a hotel nowadays, you pretty much know what you’re going to get. Sure, amenities may come and go, or might vary based on how fancy the hotel…
Miles To Memories
Buy No-Fee $200 Virtual Visa Gift Cards at Staples.com
Staples.com is selling $200 Virtual Visa Gift Cards online with a waived activation fee. That fee is normally $7.95.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Opens Up First Class Lounge Dining To Business Class Passengers, Reopening LAX After 6 Years
American Airlines is opening its exclusive Flagship Dining rooms to business-class passengers and reopening Los Angeles after six years. It’s a major upgrade to the airline’s business-class experience—but larger crowds and a less ambitious menu may end what made these dining rooms North America’s best lounge experience.
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Vancouver Airport, where I met my husband
Let me put you out of your misery. Maple Leaf Lounges are not industry-leading. But they get the basics right and can be a haven for pre-flight relaxation. My main issue with this lounge was that it was very crowded, so there was nowhere I really wanted to sit. The...
Frequent Miler
30% back (maybe more?) or 25x miles on TripAdvisor bookings through Capital One Shopping / Capital One Offers
Today’s deal of the day for Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers is TripAdvisor. I’m currently seeing 30% back via Capital One Shopping or 25 miles per dollar through Capital One Offers. As is always the case with the deal of the day, it is possible that you’ll see...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Inaugural Flights Like? Are They Worth Taking? My Honest Take…
If you’re an aviation geek, odds are that you’ve either taken an inaugural flight, or at least have been interested in taking one. In this post, I’d like to talk about these special flights in a bit more detail. How different are they than your typical flight, and are they...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue’s Next BlueHouse™ Lounge Will Open on August 27th in Boston
As I wrote about last week, JetBlue Airways will be opening its second lounge,…
One Mile at a Time
Community Review: Malé Velana Airport New Terminal 1 (International Arrivals)
This is the start of our new Community Stories series, where readers can submit their own stories, and they'll appear in the Reader-Stories section of the site. Learn more about community stories and our new features.