Live and Let’s Fly
Rock Bottom: My Worst American Airlines A321T Business Class Flight Yet
I want to say at the outset that I am really rooting for American Airlines…I want the carrier to succeed and be a strong competitor to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. I also laud the many investments AA has made in its onboard product and technology over the last...
Miles To Memories
Hit the Spot! 3 Ongoing Restaurant Deals Which Outperform Competitors’ Options
While we use advanced methods to save, these three ongoing restaurant deals are as remarkably simple as they are satisfying.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Says Downgraded Business Class Passengers on International Flights Aren’t Entitled to a Partial Refund: A Couple Want the DOT to Force it to Change
American Airlines claimed it didn’t owe a couple who were downgraded from Business Class to Premium Economy on a long-haul transatlantic flight to Edinburgh anything, using an international treaty as its excuse, while ignoring Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, British compensation regulations, and even its own contract of carriage. The...
View from the Wing
Passengers Were Downgraded On An $8,166 Business Class Trip—American Airlines Denied Any Refund
American’s Montreal Convention treaty defense has real support, but its own contractual refund promises and federal consumer protection rules don't let the airline decide $0 is what the passengers are entitled to.
Live and Let’s Fly
Downgraded From Business Class On An 11-Hour Flight, But Offered Remarkable Compensation
An involuntary downgrade from a $4,300 business class ticket to an 11-hour economy seat could easily cost an airline a valuable customer. Arkia instead turned a bad situation into a lesson in how airlines should handle downgrades. Arkia Shows How An Airline Should Handle A Transatlantic Downgrade A Live And...
Your Mileage May Vary
Tourist Asked For Eggs “Not Runny.” What Was Written On Her Receipt Was Sickening
A tourist says she made a simple request about her scrambled eggs at an Italian restaurant. Then she noticed a disturbing message on her receipt. There are certain foods people…
Points With a Crew
Commercial planes won’t fly faster than 600mph despite there being technology that makes it possible and this is why
The technology exists, and has existed for quite some time. It's a simple reason why commercial planes refuse to fly faster than ...
One Mile at a Time
Should I Fly Air Algerie Business Class? The Odd Routing I’m Considering…
A convoluted Miami-to-Marseille routing has me eyeing Air Algerie's new A330neo business class, plus a possible detour through Tunis.
Your Mileage May Vary
Plane Passenger: Stranger Said I ‘Ruined Her Flight’ Because I Ate Before Everyone In Our Row Was Served
A passenger received his special meal before the rest of his row and started eating. The complete stranger beside him flipped out and thought that was so rude and inconsiderate…
Your Mileage May Vary
California Airport to SFO Passengers: “Ask A Friend With A Truck” For A Ride
United’s expanded service from SFO to another California airport is good news for travelers. But one line in the announcement about getting a ride from the airport definitely caught our…
View from the Wing
American And United’s Premium-Heavy A321XLRs May Need Ballast To Fly?
Reports of Iberia carrying ballast on lightly booked A321XLR flights raise questions about American and United’s more premium-heavy layouts. The balance concern makes sense, but I'm sure when it comes to claims about United’s snack bar and cheaper economy fares.
View from the Wing
Misleading New York Times Essay Blames Your Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines—Author Wanted Miles Banned 34 Years Ago
Spirit borrowed heavily against its loyalty program, lost cost discipline, and posted a negative 30% operating margin months before the Iran war. A New York Times essay blames lack of access to credit card funds for the airline's failure while leaving out the facts that explain what really happened.
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon 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 ...
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 3.600 pontos + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado está no ar! Nossa equipe reuniu 15 opções de trechos pelo Brasil para você resgatar, gastando a partir de 3.600 pontos + taxas. A seguir, confira os detalhes e aproveite. Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Na tabela a seguir, mesclamos algumas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: grupo gratuito para falar sobre viagens e milhas
Entre agora para o bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, um grupo 100% gratuito criado para quem gosta de viajar, acumular milhas e aproveitar melhor os programas de fidelidade. Por lá, você pode tirar dúvidas, trocar experiências, compartilhar dicas e conversar com outros apaixonados pelo universo das viagens. Bate-papo PPV Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Viagens oferece 15% de desconto em hotéis e carros com pontos
Vai viajar e quer garantir sua hospedagem ou seu veículo com desconto? A Azul Viagens liberou um novo cupom, oferecendo 15% de desconto na reserva de hotéis ou aluguel de carros, válido para pagamentos com pontos. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Azul Viagens com 15% OFF em hotéis ou aluguel...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os queridinhos da Amazon: confira 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 da Amazon que se destacaram entre os participantes dos nossos grupos. Confira os destaques e veja quais itens chamaram mais atenção. Produtos mais vendidos da Amazon Quer economizar nas suas compras do...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Boston series 2 – Fenway Park Museum, Red Sox Game
Fenway는 너무 가보고싶었던 야구장인데 이번에 방문해보고 완전 반했습니다. (보스턴 시리즈 2편은 여름입니다 ㅎㅎ) 이날은 엔젤스와 레드삭스 경기가 있던 날입니다. 펜웨에이 도착했습니다. 비오는 날 하지만 날이 따뜻해서 보는 경기도 나름 낭만적이고 너무 좋았구요. 그럼 박물관쪽부터 볼게요. 경기전 뒤쪽으로 들어가면 식사를 할 수 있고 야구 역사도 둘러볼...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 378 mil pontos na assinatura ou upgrade do Clube Top
Pensando em assinar ou dar um up no seu clube? A Livelo lançou uma nova promoção em comemoração ao mês do clube. Desta vez, oferece aos seus clientes até 378 mil pontos na assinatura ou upgrade do Clube Top. A seguir, confira os detalhes destas duas ofertas. Adesão do Clube...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Promoção boa não espera: receba alertas do PPV direto no WhatsApp
Transferência de pontos com bônus, passagens com milhas, oportunidades de acúmulo e promoções podem aparecer e desaparecer rapidamente. Para quem não consegue acompanhar sites e redes sociais durante todo o dia, os grupos silenciosos do PPV são uma maneira prática e gratuita de receber informações selecionadas diretamente no WhatsApp. Grupos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis em Belém e Manaus com diárias a partir de R$ 138
Se você está planejando uma viagem para Manaus ou Belém, encontrar uma boa hospedagem pode fazer toda a diferença no orçamento. Por isso, reunimos uma seleção de hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 138, com alternativas para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Confira as opções, compare os valores e escolha...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Business Class Madrid–Seúl por 1.500 € ida y vuelta
Madrid–Seúl en Business Class por alrededor de 1.500 € ida y vuelta: he encontrado varias fechas entre finales de noviembre y diciembre de 2026 con China Southern, volando con una escala en Guangzhou. Lo especialmente interesante de esta tarifa es que el tramo largo entre Madrid y Guangzhou se opera...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 25 de setembro de 2026
Comece a aproveitar o final de semana com mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta sexta-feira, reunimos uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no mundo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sextou com cupons! Confira as ofertas do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
Sextou com econômia! Nossa equipe selecionou os principais cupons ativos disponíveis no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, reunindo oportunidades para quem quer pagar menos nas compras online. Confira as condições de cada oferta e aproveite. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre: Cupons do Magalu Confira...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Viaje para Santiago a partir de 17 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Santiago nos planos da próxima viagem? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissão pelo LATAM Pass para a capital chilena, com passagens a partir de 17 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua próxima...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta anuncia novos voos para a Europa a partir de Detroit e Boston
A Delta anunciou novos voos diretos para a Europa a partir dos Estados Unidos para a temporada de verão de 2027. A companhia terá novas ligações entre Detroit e Atenas e entre Boston e Veneza, além do serviço já anunciado entre Austin e Paris. A empresa também antecipará o início...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles oferece até 100% de bônus na transferência do KMV
Tem pontos acumulados no KMV? Eles podem render um saldo maior na Smiles! Uma campanha entre os programas está oferecendo até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes, as regras e veja como aproveitar a bonificação. Bonificação Para esta nova campanha a bonificação está estruturada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates prevê manter Airbus A380 em operação até 2040
A Emirates pretende manter seus Airbus A380 em operação até perto de 2040, antes de iniciar a retirada gradual do modelo. A informação foi divulgada por Adel Al Redha, vice-presidente e diretor de operações da companhia. Apesar do envelhecimento da frota e do aumento dos custos de manutenção, o superjumbo continuará...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Smiles tem passagens nacionais a partir de 9.800 milhas
Quer viajar pelo Brasil usando suas milhas Smiles? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de 9.800 milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual destino pode entrar nos seus...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Consumidores realmente usam os benefícios dos programas de fidelidade?
Empresas de diferentes setores têm ampliado a oferta de descontos, cashback, pontos e condições exclusivas para tentar aumentar a fidelização. Com a multiplicação dos programas de fidelidade, porém, uma questão ganha espaço: estar inscrito em um clube de benefícios significa, de fato, utilizar o que ele oferece? Brasileiros estão inscritos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 20% OFF em passagens para clientes Azul Itaú
Vai emitir uma passagem nacional neste fim de semana? Clientes dos cartões Azul Itaú podem economizar pontos no resgate. O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha que oferece até 20% de desconto em emissões nacionais para portadores dos cartões parceiros. O percentual do benefício varia conforme a variante do cartão....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Finnair adiciona voos para Tóquio e libera disponibilidade em classe executiva com Avios
A Finnair adicionou voos extras entre Helsinque e Tóquio para o verão europeu de 2027, com operação para o Aeroporto de Narita. A novidade também trouxe uma quantidade expressiva de assentos em classe executiva disponíveis para resgate com Avios, incluindo datas com ampla disponibilidade. Novos voos para Tóquio serão operados...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Livelo oferece até 157 mil pontos na adesão do clube
A oferta foi prorrogada! A Livelo estendeu sua campanha de adesão ao clube, que permite aos novos assinantes receber até 157 mil pontos na contratação dos planos Classic, Special, Plus e Super, nas modalidades mensal e anual. Confira os benefícios de cada plano, as condições e veja como participar! Promoção...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul distribui miniaturas de Jack Daniel’s em voos entre São Paulo e Rio
A Azul e a Jack Daniel’s realizam, entre 24 e 27 de setembro, uma ação especial nos voos entre os aeroportos de Congonhas, em São Paulo, e Santos Dumont, no Rio de Janeiro. Durante o período, passageiros maiores de 18 anos receberão miniaturas de 50 ml do Tennessee Whiskey. Miniaturas...
Germany
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Gigantisches Upgrade: St. Regis Istanbul – Suite
Mit Marriott Bonvoy in eine riesige Suite in Istanbul … Als World of Hyatt Fanboy habe ich mich…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 3.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Poucos pontos no saldo também podem render uma próxima viagem! No Alerta de Passagens PPV desta sexta-feira, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 3.600 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novo código disponível! Resgate até 30 pontos grátis no Mastercard Surpreenda
Mais um código disponível! Outubro ainda nem chegou, mas mais uma vez a equipe do Pontos Pra Voar se antecipou e conseguiu validar código do mês de outubro para que você possa resgatar 15 pontos gratuitamente no programa Mastercard Surpreenda. A seguir, confira como resgatar seus pontos. Resgate 15 pontos grátis...
Live from a Lounge
11 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of September 26, 2026
There is a whole bunch of sweet offers on buying points and miles going on this week. Take a look, and take your pick
Point Me to the Plane
Coffee Abroad: Spotlight On Ljubljana, Slovenia (Part 1)
Here's all you need to know about where to find the best coffee in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Drink up!

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Your Mileage May Vary
Ritz-Carlton Card $300 Travel Credit: What Works
We’ve had the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card for several years, and its $300 annual travel credit is one reason we keep it. We’ve used it for baggage fees, Wi-Fi and seat…
View from the Wing
Airlines Are Making Business Class Worse, Not Cheaper—Why Their “Basic” Strategy May Backfire
Delta, United, JetBlue and a growing list of international airlines say stripped-down premium fares offer more choice. They are not creating a new class of bargain fares. Airlines do need to discount empty flat beds without giving the same price to travelers willing to pay more, but lounge access is...
The Bulkhead Seat
Beach Chair Dispute in Greece Turns Deadly After 82-Year-Old Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest
A disagreement over beach chairs at a popular seaside destination near Athens ended in…
One Mile at a Time
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten Bonus: How It Works, And How To Maximize It
Rakuten is offering its best-ever $50 referral bonus through September 30, 2026 — both new members and referrers earn $50, plus Amex or Bilt points.
Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Visa Gift Cards & Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
A reminder that the Staples Visa gift card deal is ending tonight. Grab those fee free bonus points while you can.
BoardingArea
Review: United Club – Houston Intercontinental (IAH), Terminal C (Gate C33)
Former Continental Presidents Club and nothing has changed The summary The lounge is near gate C33 of Houston Intercontinental’s massive C terminal. This large lounge still sports the dark wood and cubicles that were hallmarks of Continental Airline’s Presidents Clubs. The lounge never even received the mid-2010’s United refresh with...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card challenge livestream check-ins: Second one is tonight (9/26) at 9pm ET
We’re now about halfway through this year’s Wild Card challenge and it’s almost time for our second livestream check-in now that all three contestants have visited their second destination. The three live check-ins will be on the following dates and times: Check-in 1: Thursday September 24, 2026 at 7pm ET...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Adds No New European Destinations In 2027. United Adds Nine. Who’s Making The Smarter Bet?
Delta Air Lines is adding a trio of new flights to Europe in 2027, but no new European destinations, taking a very different approach from United Airlines. Is Delta’s restraint a smarter bet, or will United’s faster growth pay off? Delta’s Restrained 2027 Europe Expansion Delta is adding two seasonal...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)
In news that will surprise no one, Heathrow’s controversial third runway has reportedly been delayed yet again, although this time it isn’t down to a legal challenge or even environmental concerns. Instead, the airport’s owners claim the timeline they’ve been working on to get the new runway up and running...
View from the Wing
“Temporary” Airline Subsidies Still Cost $680 Million A Year After 48 Years—Paying For 78% Empty Flights
Pueblo, Colorado is bringing back a 6 a.m. flight to Denver on a route subsidized at $6.84 million a year. The winning airline bid forecast filling just 22% of seats, and Colorado Springs airport is only 45 minutes away by car. Denver is driveable!
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Is Taking Food From an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Okay?
If you travel frequently, you have most likely seen an all-you-can-eat buffet in various forms and at different places — such as restaurants, lounges and hotel and resort properties — but is taking food from them okay? A warning was purportedly served to members of the flight crews of...
One Mile at a Time
A First Class Quest to Japan
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues
Air Baltic, the beleaguered Latvian flag carrier that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US last week, is removing sick bags from seat-back pockets as part of a slew of desperate cost-cutting measures as it seeks to unlock up to €350 million in debtor-in-possession financing to keep the...
Frequent Miler
Bilt Rent Day for October 2026: Transfer bonuses for Amtrak & Hilton, free Hilton status & challenge
Bilt Rewards released details of their next Rent Day promotion yesterday and there’ll be two transfer bonuses available. For one day only on October 1, 2026, you’ll be able to get a bonus of up to 125% when transferring to Amtrak and up to 200% to Hilton Honors. One of...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Platinum Status The Easy Way
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex offers complimentary Platinum Elite status, a $300 dining credit, and an annual free night worth up to 85,000 points.
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Downgraded Couple From Business Class, Then Claimed It Owed Them No Refund
When an airline moves you from business class to a cheaper cabin, you might assume it will refund what you paid for the seat you did not receive. A couple who bought an $8,166 business class itinerary on American Airlines learned how difficult even a partial refund can be. American...
View from the Wing
Seattle Residents Sue Delta And Alaska For Jets Polluting Their Homes—Case Gets Thrown Out
Residents near Sea-Tac sought cleanup, compensation, and medical monitoring over alleged aircraft pollution. Their claims failed because federal law bars separate state emissions standards—and they hadn't alleged that the airlines violated the federal ones.
Eye of the Flyer
Fight Over a Greek Beach Sunlounger Left an 82-Year-Old Dead, and British Airways Dared James May to Land an A350 — 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: 🛩️ British Airways Dared James May to Land an Airbus A350. Here’s How That Went. Years ago, James May (of Top Gear and The Grand Tour) wrote a book...
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Surpass Card Review: Gold Status, Credits, & Free Nights
A full review of the Hilton Surpass Card, covering the welcome offer, Gold status, annual credits, and whether the fee is worth paying.
Frequent Miler
We check in with the Wild Card Challengers, Citi stirs things up with JAL, good news for baseball fans and more (A Week in Review)
On Tuesday, Greg, Nick, and Tim started their Wild Card journeys, flying literally all over the world to satisfy itineraries dictated by randomly selected (and reader-inspired) cards for our annual team challenge. Every year we learn more and more about how to give readers and listeners the best possible way...
Live and Let’s Fly
New York Times Essay Blames Your Airline Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines. It’s Malarkey.
A new essay in The New York Times argues that airline loyalty programs helped kill Spirit Airlines by giving its larger competitors an unfair financial advantage. It is an interesting theory, but one that collapses under scrutiny. No, Your Frequent Flyer Miles Did Not Kill Spirit Airlines Former Spirit Airlines...
Economondo
Review: Vueling Airbus A321 – London Gatwick to Paris Orly
Flying on a Vueling Airbus A321 from London to Paris
One Mile at a Time
Limited Time: Capital One Venture Card Bonus Of 75K Miles + $300 Credit
The Capital One Venture Card is offering a limited time bonus of 75,000 miles plus a $300 travel credit for new cardmembers.
Frequent Miler
Colombian food, fun, and a giant rock (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
On Thursday, I flew Avianca business class to Medellín, Colombia. I checked into my hotel in time for our evening livestream check-in, then headed out immediately for a food tour. Today (Friday), I went on a tour that included one of the towns that inspired Disney’s Encanto, a boat ride...