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Federal Automatic Airline Refund Rule Backfires—JetBlue Forced To Cancel Passenger’s Trip And Double The Price
JetBlue’s automated refund system erased a passenger’s still-confirmed return flight without notifying her, forcing her to buy new tickets home. It is almost precisely the consumer harm I predicted when the federal automatic-refund rule was adopted.
Economy Class & Beyond
Western Sydney Airport conducts passenger trials with Jetstar
With around 51 days before Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport opens to passenger traffic, final preparations are being completed, this time with Jetstar aiding the airport in passenger trials. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) welcomed a Jetstar trial flight – an A320 passenger jet – for the first...
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He Needed Help From Delta. When Nobody Showed Up, He Took Matters Into His Own Hands
A traveler at LAX needed help from Delta, but the gate desk was completely unstaffed. After waiting, he decided to try something a little different. Flying can be frustrating. Ticket…
One Mile at a Time
OMAAT Rolls Out Paid Membership Points And New Community Tools
A quick rundown of today's OMAAT community changes: paid membership points, updated member profiles, smarter notifications, and improved search results.
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We Finally Booked Allegiant. Then Exactly What We Feared Happened
In one of the most improbable travel developments imaginable in our household, my wife Sharon and I booked a flight on Allegiant. That might not sound particularly remarkable, but Allegiant…
View from the Wing
Air Canada Will Announce 5 New Destinations On Thursday, But You Can Read Them Here First
The clues point to Oslo, Basel, Dubrovnik, Shannon and Lagos. Guatemala City, Doha and several Asian destinations appear in the video too, but those are a deliberate misdirection.
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New (To Me) Airport Term: Belt Bumping
It’s easy to become annoyed at your fellow passengers what they’re at an airport. Many people tend leave their brains at the door and their skills at self-awareness – not…
One Mile at a Time
An Honest Conversation About Blog Monetization, Making Money Online
After 18 years of blogging, I want to honestly explain how online monetization has changed, and why OMAAT is evolving how it uses ads, rewards, and sponsorships.
Live and Let’s Fly
Australian Tourist’s Bali Public Tryst Ends With Facial Recognition Arrest At Airport
An Australian tourist learned the hard way that what happens in Bali does not necessarily stay in Bali. After allegedly being caught on CCTV engaging in a rather public tryst with a woman on a residential driveway, the 27-year-old was identified using facial recognition technology and arrested at the airport...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Overheard United Airlines Flight Attendants Complaining About First Class, And It Made Me Smile
I’m not going to reveal the route or the flight number because I don’t want to get anyone in trouble, but I was so thrilled to hear two flight attendants griping in the first class galley about service on a recent flight. United Flight Attendants Complained About First Class Service,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Absolute Madness: Thousands Of Tourists Overwhelm One Of Greece’s Most Beautiful Beaches
I love Greece. The country is beautiful, the people are lovely, and the cuisine is my favorite in Europe. But Greece in the summer? No way. No thank you. And this scene from Crete explains exactly why. This Is Why I Avoid Greece During The Summer A viral video from...
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Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% off economy, premium economy, & business from many North American cities
It’s the start of a new month which means that a fresh batch of Flying Blue Promo Rewards launched yesterday. It’s a particularly good batch this month as there are many North American cities included on the list and, if you can position to Mexico City, you might find plentiful...
View from the Wing
Delta First Officer Suffers Medical Emergency 4 Minutes After Takeoff—Second Incident In 6 Days
A first officer reported chest pain, numb limbs and a racing heart. The captain brought the heavy Boeing 757 back to Minneapolis, where Delta replaced the crew and sent the same aircraft on to Orlando.
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Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos Uau CAIXA e ganhe até 110% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade
Quer reforçar o saldo de pontos no Azul Fidelidade? O programa lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Uau CAIXA, oferecendo até 110% de bônus no envio de pontos. Confira as condições da promoção e veja como aproveitar a oportunidade para turbinar seu saldo! Promoção Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul pelo Mundo tem passagens internacionais a partir de 41.000 pontos
Que tal começar a quinta-feira planejando a próxima viagem para fora do Brasil? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu boas oportunidades no Azul pelo Mundo, com emissões internacionais a partir de 41 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira os destinos e as disponibilidades encontradas e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 2 de setembro de 2026
O Radar PPV desta quarta-feira está recheado de novas oportunidades para quem gosta de acompanhar promoções de pontos, milhas e viagens. Nossa equipe reuniu os principais destaques encontrados ao longo do dia para facilitar sua busca pelas ofertas que realmente merecem atenção. Confira a seleção completa e aproveite as oportunidades...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard
Pensando em participar da promoção? O LATAM Pass segue com sua oferta de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard, oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. LATAM Pass e Itaú + Credicard Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mais de 400 alertas mensais: conheça o Grupo de Emissões PPV
Quem busca os melhores resgates com milhas sabe que boas oportunidades podem surgir a qualquer momento. Pensando nisso, o grupo de emissões do PPV monitora as principais oportunidades e envia mais de 400 alertas mensais de passagens nacionais e internacionais direto para o seu celular. Confira como funciona e veja...
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2026年9月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）      Hilton Aspire  年会費：550ドル 普段のボーナス：150,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：175,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で6,000ドル 陸の一言： 日本に帰国した人、日本でHiltonに泊まる人にとってはより使いやすい💳になりました。なのでHiltonポイント、Aspire作るのは日本で使うのが目的！という人は迷わず作りましょう。 ずっとキープする価値のある数少ない年会費高額のクレジットカードです。本帰国する人達が持っている💳の中にこのAspireが含まれているケースが多いです。理由は確実に年会費以上回収できるからです。 Hilton Aspireの魅力↓ 入会ボーナス👍 世界中どこでも使える無料宿泊券 持ってるだけでトップステータスDiamond...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Emissões nacionais a partir de 4 mil milhas LATAM Pass
No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu emissões nacionais no LATAM Pass, com passagens a partir de 4 mil milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos brasileiros. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade! Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
SAS conclui instalação do Starlink em toda a frota de Airbus A320neo
A SAS concluiu a instalação do Starlink em toda a sua frota de Airbus A320neo, levando internet de alta velocidade via satélite para 81 aeronaves. O projeto, iniciado em março de 2026, foi finalizado em apenas seis meses e faz do A320neo o primeiro modelo da frota da companhia a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Economize nas compras online: cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
Setembro acabou de começar, e já temos novas oportunidades para quem quer economizar nas compras online. Nossa equipe reuniu cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu que podem ajudar a reduzir o valor do seu pedido. Confira os descontos disponíveis, veja as regras e aproveite as ofertas. Cupons do Mercado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines estreia Boeing 777-300ER com nova Flagship Suite que voará para São Paulo
A American Airlines colocou em operação seu primeiro Boeing 777-300ER com uma nova configuração premium, que inclui 70 suítes Flagship Suite com portas de privacidade, 44 assentos remium Economy e 30 lugares Main Cabin Extra. A aeronave fará parte da operação de longo curso da companhia e São Paulo está...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Calgary para Los Angeles voando com a United
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos continuar a falar sobre uma sequência de emissões que realizei, sendo neste post para uma viagem em família de Calgary para Los Angeles via Denver, para três passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a United, utilizando milhas do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Lula defende mudança nas regras para transferência de passagens aéreas
O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defendeu mudanças nas atuais regras para transferência de passagens aéreas. A declaração aconteceu durante uma cerimônia no Palácio do Planalto, na qual o presidente assinou decretos que modificam normas para a comercialização de ingressos de eventos e para o acesso à água potável...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis com piscina em São Paulo: diárias a partir de R$ 312
Que tal aproveitar os próximos dias de descanso em um hotel com piscina? Nesta seleção, reunimos hotéis em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 312, oferecendo alternativas para quem busca conforto, lazer e bons preços. Veja as opções disponíveis e escolha a hospedagem ideal para sua próxima viagem....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Revolut reativa bônus de 3.000 RevPoints por tempo limitado! Veja como aproveitar
Está de volta! A Revolut retomou a campanha em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar para dar de presente 3.000 RevPoints ao atingir apenas R$ 150 em gastos no cartão Revolut. O gasto exigido é consideravelmente baixo, e representa mais de 100 pontos por dólar gasto, uma pontuação bastante agressiva....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Destinos internacionais a partir de 35.500 milhas Smiles
Pensando em tirar aquela viagem internacional do papel? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu novas oportunidades de emissão na Smiles, com passagens a partir de 35.500 milhas + taxas para diferentes destinos fora do Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Santos Dumont poderá ganhar novo hotel dentro do aeroporto
O hotel no Santos Dumont está mais próximo de sair do papel. Depois do anúncio de um novo empreendimento com 232 quartos no Galeão, o Aeroporto Santos Dumont também caminha para ganhar uma unidade hoteleira. O Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos (MPor) autorizou recentemente a Infraero, responsável pelo aeroporto, a...
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Flying Blue Promo Awards September 2026
Die Flying Blue Promo Awards … Es gibt wieder einen neuen Durchgang der Flying Blue Promo Awards. Buchungszeitraum:…
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Ultima Llamada
Ofertas de Vueling: promociones activas y cuándo salen las mejores
La página que actualizo con cada promoción de Vueling: la oferta activa, qué incluye de verdad el precio "desde", qué añadir al billete sin que se dispare y cuándo suelen salir las campañas fuertes.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o Clube Smiles e ganhe até 30 mil milhas bônus em novas assinaturas
Corre que ainda dá tempo! A Smiles segue com sua campanha de adesão até ás 16h de hoje, em que está oferecendo até 30 mil milhas bônus para clientes que realizarem uma nova assinatura do clube. Confira as condições da campanha e veja como aproveitar! Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
TAP fecha primeiro semestre no vermelho, com prejuízo de € 99,2 milhões
A TAP Air Portugal terminou o primeiro semestre de 2026 em uma situação financeira mais difícil do que a registrada no mesmo período do ano passado: a companhia acumulou prejuízo líquido de € 99,2 milhões, aproximadamente 42% acima dos € 70,0 milhões registrados no primeiro semestre de 2025. O resultado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje para Fortaleza a partir de 5.200 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Fortaleza está nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu boas oportunidades de emissão no Azul Fidelidade para conhecer a capital cearense, com passagens a partir de 5.200 pontos + taxas, saindo de diferentes cidades brasileiras. Confira os trechos disponíveis! Passagens para Fortaleza...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Pass e Marriott Bonvoy oferecem 700 milhas bônus para novos membros
Quem ainda não possui uma conta no Marriott Bonvoy tem uma oportunidade para começar a acumular milhas no LATAM Pass. Os dois programas lançaram uma campanha que oferece 700 Milhas LATAM Pass bônus para novos associados elegíveis que realizarem o cadastro no Marriott Bonvoy e escolherem as milhas da companhia...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Smiles Argentina: cómo funciona y a qué precio comprar millas
Cómo funciona Smiles Argentina, para qué sirven sus millas y cuánto conviene pagar por ellas. Analizo Viaje Fácil, Club Smiles, Smiles & Money, canjes recientes y las principales ventajas y desventajas del programa.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Ganhe até 25 pontos por real nas ofertas da Esfera
Aproveite a semana acumulando mais pontos! Nesta quarta-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...
Traveling For Miles
Air France has opened its new Frankfurt lounge (important for two reasons)
Air France has now opened its new lounge at Frankfurt Airport in the Terminal 3 building that took over from Terminal 2 back in the spring. It's a smaller space than the Heathrow lounge the airline opened earlier this year, and it's operated in partnership with a third party rather than...
One Mile at a Time
Pilot Dad & Daughter Cross Paths On ATC Frequency: “Pops?” “Hello, Where You At?”
A father and daughter pilot different flights out of Dulles and recognize each other's voices over air traffic control, leading to a heartwarming exchange.

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Southwest Airlines Is Building 11 Airport Lounges With Chase As Its Premium Transformation Accelerates
Southwest Airlines has now made its airport lounge plans official, confirming four initial locations with at least seven more to follow. For an airline that spent decades proudly doing things differently, this is another unmistakable step toward becoming a more conventional full-service carrier. And in this case, I think that...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Is Selling Rapid Rewards Points At A Discount: Should You Buy?
Southwest is discounting purchased Rapid Rewards points by up to 50%, bringing the cost to 1.5 cents each. Here's why it still rarely makes sense to buy.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Is Selling Rapid Rewards Points At A Discount: Should You Buy?
Southwest is discounting purchased Rapid Rewards points by up to 50%, bringing the cost to 1.5 cents each. Here's why it still rarely makes sense to buy.
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Atmos Rewards’ Global Getaways Award Sale: Save Up To 50%
Alaska Atmos Rewards' Global Getaways promotion lets members save up to 50% on economy award tickets to select destinations, and it's now offered monthly.
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Idaho Man Flies To Florida To Meet Girl. Then She Ghosts Him A Few Days Before Trip. He Goes Anyway: ‘Now I Get To Explore Tampa’
"Well if you don’t happen to have Tampa plans tomorrow night, I’m free."
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Zelensky Warns Airlines to Avoid Flying Over Russia Due to Drone Threat: “Russian Airspace Will Effectively Be Closing”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned international airlines to avoid flying to, from, or over Russia due to the threat that a civilian commercial aircraft could be inadvertently downed by a Ukrainian military drone. While Zelenskyy says that Ukraine would never deliberately target a civilian aircraft, the increased use of explosive kamikaze...
{Tech} for Travel
ELO Sentinel XR Makes Handheld Gaming Travel Better
ELO Sentinel XR gives travellers a private gaming screen with 1200p per eye, 120Hz refresh, 1ms latency and USB-C device support. The post ELO Sentinel XR Makes Handheld Gaming Travel Better appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Live from a Lounge
Scapia Ties up with Axis Bank to launch their credit card on the MasterCard platform
Scapia is adding another major bank to its credit-card lineup, with Axis Bank set to launch a new co-branded Scapia Credit Card.
The Bulkhead Seat
Porter Airlines Expands to London, Ontario for the First Time with New Sun Destinations
Porter Airlines is launching service from London International Airport (YXU) for the first time…
Frequent Miler
Credit card cell phone insurance compared
These days, your cell phone may be among your most expensive possessions. Coverage for damage or theft can be worthwhile for those who are prone to damaging their phone and/or who want peace of mind about replacement costs. Luckily, many rewards credit cards offer strong cell phone insurance coverage as...
Economy Class & Beyond
Embraer delivers its 2000th E-Jet to Azul
Embraer has celebrated a big milestone, with the manufacturer delivering its 2000th E-Jet.  The milestone aircraft, an E195-E2, was delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas. Since entering service in 2004, the E-Jets family has transformed the airline industry by combining passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and industry-leading reliability. Over the past two...
Frequent Miler
SimplyMiles: Earn 1,395 AA miles + 1,395 Loyalty Points on $250+ Avis rental
There’s a new SimplyMiles card-linked offer that’s giving both 1,395 bonus American Airlines miles and 1,395 Loyalty Points when paying for a $250+ Avis rental. Seeing as this is a card-linked offer, it’ll stack with other deals which will make this even more rewarding. The Deal Spend $250+ on an...
Points With a Crew
Which Delta American Express card Is Best? (New Higher Offers!)
5 of the Delta American Express cards are all all offering increased sign-up bonuses, including some of the highest that I've ever seen! You can get up to 95,000 Skymiles as a welcome offer by ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Read Your Hotel Cancellation Policy Carefully — Especially When Free Cancellation Expires
Whether — or, perhaps, especially if — you are a seasoned frequent traveler, you should always take a moment to check and ensure that you understand the cancellation policy of the hotel, motel, resort, or other type of lodging property at which you plan on booking a reservation and staying. Numerous...
Frequent Miler
SimplyMiles: Earn 6X AA miles + 6X Loyalty Points at Giant Food (can use twice)
There’s currently a good offer on SimplyMiles if you happen to live in the mid-Atlantic region as you can earn both 6X American Airlines AAdvantage miles and 6X Loyalty Points when paying with a linked card at Giant Food grocery stores. The Deal Earn 6X AAdvantage miles + 6X Loyalty...
Travel With Grant
2 Targeted Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Spend Offers: Earn up to 2,500 Bonus Atmos Rewards Points
I received a targeted spend offer on my Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card, while Laura received a different offer on her card. Both offers can earn us a combined 5,000 bonus Atmos Rewards points with relatively little spending. The post 2 Targeted Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Spend Offers: Earn up...
Economy Class & Beyond
Southwest Airlines continues to morph into just another airline… with the addition of a Lounge Network
Southwest Airlines is continuing to change – and is adding lounges to its network. Four lounges have been announced in the first wave. These are: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport Nashville International Airport The airline has at least seven more in...
Frequent Miler
Visiting New York City without breaking the bank | Coffee Break Ep121 | 9-2-26
New York is an expensive city. Today, we’ll talk about tips to make it more affordable using points, credit card benefits, and smart stacking. Visiting New York City without breaking the bank Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below...
Your Mileage May Vary
We Finally Booked Allegiant. Then Exactly What We Feared Happened
In one of the most improbable travel developments imaginable in our household, my wife Sharon and I booked a flight on Allegiant. That might not sound particularly remarkable, but Allegiant…
Frequent Miler
Caesars Chase Offer: 10% back on up to $500 spend
There is a new Chase Offer for Caesars properties in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe, which can save 10% on up to $500 of total spend (or a maximum back of $50). Caesars also has an Amex Offer for 20% off either $200 or $400, as well as a...
View from the Wing
How Much Do Airlines Really Pay For Planes? A $397 Million Boeing 787 May Cost Just $170 Million
Airlines almost never pay the sticker prices reported when they order Boeing and Airbus jets. Public numbers can make a 787-10 look like a nearly $400 million aircraft, while the real negotiated price may be closer to $170 million — because aircraft orders work more like car deals, with inflated...
Frequent Miler
Some Wyndham cardholders can upgrade online to new Wyndham card versions
When Wyndham refreshed its credit card lineup a few months ago, Barclays confirmed that existing cardholders would retain their existing card’s benefits, rather than automatically being changed to the refreshed version of their card. As part of that confirmation, Barclays also advised that in time it would be possible for...
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Preferred® vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited® – $1,000 or 100,000 points
The Chase Ink Preferred and Chase Ink Unlimited are two of Chase's business credit cards and they can both be great options to boost your Ultimate Rewards points balance. Deciding which one is best can depend on ...
Your Mileage May Vary
He Needed Help From Delta. When Nobody Showed Up, He Took Matters Into His Own Hands
A traveler at LAX needed help from Delta, but the gate desk was completely unstaffed. After waiting, he decided to try something a little different. Flying can be frustrating. Ticket…