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India Will Stop Stamping Boarding Passes At Immigration From September 1
International travellers departing India will no longer need to carry a physical boarding pass to immigration or have it stamped by an immigration officer from September 1, 2026. The Bureau of Immigration is doing away with the requirement across all international airports in the country, in another step towards a...
One Mile at a Time
United Business Class Passenger Finds Poop-Covered Blanket At Seat, Forced To Sit There Anyway
A passenger traveling in United Airlines’ Polaris business class claims he boarded a long haul flight, only to find a blanket covered in feces at his seat. The crew had nowhere to move him to, so he was forced to stay in that seat for the entire flight… only to...
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This U.S. Airport Lounge Was Just Named The World’s Most Instagrammable
Airport lounges get recognized for food, service and design. But one annual award honors something very different: how good the lounge looks on social media. For some people, an airport…
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HOTEL REVIEW: Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport. An indulgence. Oh Canada!
The Oh Canada trip report continues. It’s time to review my first hotel stay on Canadian soil at the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport, which is located within the airport building. I’ve already covered my First Class check-in and Lounge visit in Sydney, and my Dreamliner flight with Qantas to Vancouver....
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This Simple TSA Trick Makes Getting Through Airport Security Much Less Chaotic
My husband and I fly at least once every month or two, so we’ve been through TSA security more times than I can count. Still, I’ve always found the areas…
View from the Wing
Delta Will Use AI To Cut Jobs And Set A Different Ticket Price For Every Passenger—CEO Says Profits Could Rise 50%
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says artificial intelligence could increase profits 50%. The airline’s plans point toward fewer office jobs, automated decisions and different fares for individual passengers.
One Mile at a Time
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes “Urban,” With Shanghai Hotel: Brands Mean Nothing Anymore
The boutique Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will be opening its first city hotel, located in a skyscraper. While I’m sure this property will be nice, it sure makes you wonder what the point of hotel branding is anymore… not that this kind of confusion is anything new nowadays.
Miles To Memories
What Others Got Wrong & How To Beat The Upcoming Air France Devaluation
Flying Blue changes effective next month make the best award rates even trickier. Fortunately, you have options.
View from the Wing
United Airlines Pilot Leaves Mic Open For 7 Minutes—250 Passengers Hear Him Berate Flight Attendants In Profane Rant
A United Airlines pilot on the 15-hour Cape Town–Washington flight left the PA open, broadcasting a profanity-laced attack on cabin crew. The technical mistake was embarrassing; the cockpit–cabin culture it exposed matters more.
Your Mileage May Vary
Why I’m Canceling Four Hotel Credit Cards
For years, I considered hotel credit cards among the easiest to justify keeping. Pay an annual fee, receive a free night certificate and use it at a hotel that costs more…
One Mile at a Time
My Favorite Places I’ve Visited: It’s Complicated, But Here Are My Picks
Here’s a topic that I think makes for a fun, updated discussion — what are your favorite places that you’ve traveled to? It’s a question that I’m often asked, but struggle to answer. That’s not because I never leave the airport (contrary to what some people may believe), but rather...
View from the Wing
United Polaris Passenger Opens Freshly Packed Blanket, Finds “Feces” Inside — Then Spends 9 Hours In The Seat
A United Polaris passenger says he opened freshly packed bedding on a San Francisco–Tokyo flight and touched dried feces—then spent nine more hours in the same seat because the cabin was full.
Live and Let’s Fly
Air France Denies Its Paris Lounge Sauna Became A Sex Den, But The Explanation Doesn’t Add Up
Air France has now publicly denied that it closed the sauna in its Paris Charles de Gaulle lounge because passengers were engaging in sexual activity inside. Fair enough, but I stand by what I reported: that is what an Air France lounge manager told me when I specifically asked why...
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Vuelos Madrid–Santiago de Chile por 584 € ida y vuelta
Vuelos directos desde Madrid a Santiago de Chile por 584 € ida y vuelta. Revisamos 10 combinaciones de fechas, equipaje incluido y el A350 de Iberia.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etiqueta a bordo – O que o caso “Black Signature” da LATAM ensina sobre convivência em voo
Um passageiro alegando ter o status “Black Signature” foi personagem de uma confusão em um voo da LATAM recentemente e acabou por viralizar nas redes sociais, reacendendo o debate sobre a importância da etiqueta a bordo. O episódio, entretanto, vai além de uma discussão sobre status, espaço para bagagem ou...
Brazil
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A importância do seguro viagem – Tudo o que você precisa saber antes de contrata-lo
O seguro viagem é um daqueles itens que esperamos não precisar utilizar, mas que é de suma importância diante de um imprevisto. Do atendimento médico a problemas com bagagem, entender as coberturas e saber como acioná-las é fundamental antes de embarcar. Seguro viagem Passagens compradas, hotéis reservados e roteiro pronto....
Brazil
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Confira hotéis em Belo Horizonte com diárias a partir de R$ 150
Quem pretende conhecer Belo Horizonte pode aproveitar esta seleção para economizar na hospedagem. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 150, com alternativas para diferentes necessidades e perfis de viajantes. Confira as opções e programe sua próxima viagem. Hotéis Accor em Belo Horizonte A seguir você pode conferir quais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Quer viajar nos próximos meses? Confira na edição do alerta PPV deste sábado, opções de passagens nacionais a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas para viajar pelo Brasil. Veja as disponibilidades a seguir e prepare suas malas. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela a seguir, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mais vendidos do Mercado Livre: confira os destaques de diversas categorias
Bom dia e bom sábado! Que tal aproveitar o fim de semana para descobrir alguns produtos diferentes? Nossa equipe preparou uma seleção dos mais vendidos do Mercado Livre, explorando desta vez categorias que não costumamos publicar com frequência aos sábados. Confira os destaques e veja o que chamou a atenção...
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Hilton macht Best Price Guarantee wertlos
Die Hilton Best Price Guarantee ist nur mehr Werbung … Die Best Price Garantien der verschiedenen Hotelmarken waren…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 21 de agosto de 2026
Encerre a sua sexta-feira bem informado, confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV. Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que merecem atenção. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais partir de 4.164 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Mais um final de semana chegando, e as oportunidades para viajar gastando menos milhas continuam aparecendo. A seleção de hoje conta com passagens nacionais a partir de 4.164 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, opções para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Shopping Smiles oferece até 15 milhas por real no Magalu
Essa pode ser sua última chance para aproveitar a promoção do Shopping Smiles em parceria com o Magalu, que está oferecendo aos clientes a possibilidade de acumularem até 15 milhas por real gasto. Confira os detalhes da oferta abaixo. Shopping Smiles e Magalu O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Transfira pontos da Livelo e receba até 120% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade
A promoção do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com a Livelo acaba hoje! É possível receber até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos e, novos clientes recebem 3.500 pontos extras na primeira transferência. Confira as condições e aproveite enquanto a oferta está disponível. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Livelo Bonificação Para...
Brazil
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GOL retoma voos diretos entre Porto Velho e Rio Branco após seis anos
A GOL voltou a operar voos sem escalas entre Porto Velho (PVH) e Rio Branco (RBR), retomando uma ligação que estava suspensa desde agosto de 2020. A primeira operação aconteceu no último sábado (15), com a nova rota passando a contar com uma frequência semanal. A retomada conecta novamente as...
Brazil
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Sextou! cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Magalu e Amazon
A tão esperada sexta-feira chegou, e com ela novas oportunidades para economizar nas compras online. Nossa equipe de promoções reuniu cupons ativos do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, com descontos em diferentes categorias. Confira as condições e aproveite enquanto os códigos estiverem disponíveis. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade completa 17 anos com 21 milhões de clientes; veja os destinos mais resgatados
O Azul Fidelidade completa 17 anos neste mês com mais de 21 milhões de clientes cadastrados e mudanças que ampliaram o uso dos pontos para além dos voos da própria Azul. Entre os principais números divulgados pela companhia, o destaque é o crescimento de 37% nos passageiros emitidos pelo Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais no Azul Fidelidade a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Vai viajar, mas quer economizar? Confira na edição do alerta de passagens PPV, opções de trechos nacionais para viajar nos próximos meses gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja os detalhes e aproveite. Passagens nacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir trechos nacionais. Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Código de setembro disponível! Resgate até 30 pontos grátis no Mastercard Surpreenda
Mais um código disponível! Setembro ainda nem chegou, mas mais uma vez a equipe do Pontos Pra Voar se antecipou e conseguiu validar código do mês de setembro para que você possa resgatar 15 pontos gratuitamente no programa Mastercard Surpreenda. A seguir, confira como resgatar seus pontos. Resgate 15 pontos grátis...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece nove produtos no Meu Resgate Favorito – incluindo Ray-Ban Meta!
Corre! O Azul Fidelidade liberou uma nova edição do Meu Resgate Favorito. Desta vez, é possível resgatar perfumes, panelas, Ray-Ban Meta e mais! Essa promoção costuma acabar rápido, então aproveite. Meu Resgate Favorito No Shopping Azul, você pode trocar seus pontos por produtos, ingressos, gift cards, entre outros. De tempos...
Spain
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Vuelos directos de Madrid a Fortaleza desde 515 € ida y vuelta con Iberia
Iberia vuela directo de Madrid a Fortaleza desde 515 € ida y vuelta en fechas de febrero y marzo de 2027. La tarifa Economy Basic incluye equipaje de mano y comida a bordo, y el vuelo suma Avios.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Copa Airlines anuncia novo destino na Venezuela
A Copa Airlines anunciou que passará a operar voos regulares entre seu hub na Cidade do Panamá (PTY) e Porlamar (PMV), principal porta de entrada da Ilha de Margarita, um dos destinos turísticos mais conhecidos da Venezuela. A nova rota será inaugurada em 26 de novembro de 2026 e contará...
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 50.000 milhas na hora
A campanha de assinatura oferecendo até 50.000 milhas na hora aos novos assinantes do Clube Smiles foi prorrogada por mais 10 dias. Além disso, ao assinar o Clube você ganha 1 cupom de 10% OFF para voar com a GOL. A campanha agora é válida até as 21h do dia...
Brazil
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Starlink chega ao Boeing 787-9 da Qatar Airways
A Qatar Airways ampliou ainda mais a presença do Starlink em sua frota de longo curso: a companhia chegou a 150 aeronaves de fuselagem larga equipadas com a tecnologia e se tornou a primeira do mundo a operar um Boeing 787-9 com Starlink. Starlink na frota de longo curso da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira 20 sugestões do que fazer com até 95 mil milhas Smiles
Aproveitou a promoção do Shopping Smiles com o Magalu e acumulou até 95 mil milhas na compra do seu smartphone? Neste artigo, você confere sugestões de passagens nacionais e internacionais para você emitir, gastando até 95 mil milhas + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades. 20 sugestões do que fazer com...
Brazil
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LATAM e Azul aumentam frequências de Chapecó para São Paulo
O Aeroporto de Chapecó (XAP), em Santa Catarina, está ampliando a oferta de voos para São Paulo: a LATAM e a Azul adicionaram novas frequências ligando o município catarinense aos aeroportos de Guarulhos (GRU) e Viracopos (VCP), respectivamente. A mudança aumenta as opções de horários para quem viaja entre o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Passagens nacionais com até 30% de desconto no Azul Fidelidade e internacionais com 15% OFF
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de liberar cupons para passagens nacionais com até 30% de desconto e internacionais com 15%. Esta oferta é válida durante o final de semana e você confere todos os detalhes a seguir. Azul Fidelidade com até 30% OFF em passagens Passagens nacionais 30% de desconto –...
One Mile at a Time
Sun Country Flight Attendant Charged With Assault, Faces Lawsuit Over Racist Altercation
A Sun Country flight attendant is facing assault charges and a lawsuit, over an incident that happened on a flight earlier this month, after people were kicked off a flight. It’s common to see flight attendants kick people off planes with fairly limited repercussions, so at least the assault accountability...
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Machu Picchu Hotel: El MaPi by Inkaterra Review
Background For our visit to Machu Picchu, we decided to stay 2 nights in the nearest town, Aguas…

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Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Mastercard Gift Cards & Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
The Staples Mastercard gift card deal is ending today. It is your last chance to rack up some bonus points fee free.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: First Video Inside American’s Retrofitted 777-300ER—70 Business Suites With Doors But No First Class
View From The Wing has obtained the first video inside American Airlines’ completed Boeing 777-300ER retrofit, showing its enormous 70-seat business-class cabin installed. The first aircraft, N718AN, is back in Dallas ahead of an expected early-September commercial debut.
Frequent Miler
Testing United’s cardholder award availability, digging into Atmos Rewards, US Bank’s wonky transfer partner launch and more (Week in Review)
I’ve been seeing just how long I can go with a $0 credit card wallet, carefully curating a modest collection of no annual fee cards that earn me transferable points at decent rates for my most common spend categories: grocery, dining, and gas. While I’m happy to take this as...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Flight Attendants Ordered Not to Let Passengers Hold Onto Pre-Departure Beverages For Takeoff… Yes, That Includes Plastic Cups
What to Know Delta flight attendants must now collect every pre-departure beverage, including plastic and paper cups, before pushback starting September 1, under a newly enforced FAA rule. In This Article Why a 34-year-old FAA regulation is suddenly being enforced more strictly, and what changed in May. Why the change...
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Makes Delta Tighten Premium Cabin Service Flow Ahead of Takeoff
Delta Air Lines is updating its cabin procedures beginning September 1st and requiring flight…
Live and Let’s Fly
I’m Flying From Pittsburgh To Los Angeles Via Portugal And Germany Just To Ride One Last Lufthansa A340-600
I decided to fly home from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles via Washington Dulles, Lisbon, and Frankfurt…as one does. The reason: to fly on a very special Lufthansa aircraft one more time. Booked! One Last Lufthansa A340-600 Journey (TAP Air Portugal A321 Too) Lufthansa plans to retire its iconic Airbus A340-600...
One Mile at a Time
New FAA Rules Around Clearing Plastic Cups Are Absurdly Stupid: Are Plastic Cups A Safety Hazard?
Earlier, I covered how Delta issued a memo to flight attendants, related to service changes before flights take off. Specifically, flight attendants will have to collect all service items, including pre-departure drinks, before the aircraft pushes back, rather than just before takeoff.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Wet Lease vs Dry Lease vs Damp Lease: Why Airlines Sometimes Borrow Another Airline’s Plane, Crew, or Both
Have you ever boarded a plane where the logo on the outside doesn’t match the logo on your boarding pass… Only to then discover that the crew aren’t wearing wearing the uniform you were expecting and the inside looks completely different from what you were expecting? It’s not a mistake....
View from the Wing
Husband And Wife Upgrade To Delta Business Class, But The Mother-In-Law Demanded: ‘Who’s Going To Help With The Baby?’
A woman used her own miles and money to move herself and her husband from Delta Comfort+ to lie-flat Delta One on a 10-hour family flight. Her mother-in-law said first class wasn’t for “kids”—and wanted to know who would help with the baby left in back.
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Sparks Diplomatic Spat After Referring To Taiwan As Part Of China
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has made headlines in Taiwan, after it was revealed that one of the carrier’s inflight announcements referred to Taiwan as part of China. This caused a bit of a diplomatic spat, and the airline was forced to apologize, though let’s see how China feels about this…
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Austin – Paris Pricing, René’s 2027 Eclipse Plans, and an A380 Work Light to Dallas
Delta’s new Austin – Paris flight is finally bookable, and the Delta One pricing made me do a double take. Plus, René is already plotting his next total solar eclipse trip, and somehow a mechanic’s work light scored a round-trip to Dallas inside a Qantas A380.
View from the Wing
FAA Tells Airlines To Take Away First Class Drinks Before Pushback — But You Can Keep Your Own Starbucks
Starting September 1, Delta says FAA enforcement will require carrier-provided cups and glasses to be collected before pushback, while passengers may keep identical drinks they brought aboard if properly stowed. The 34-year-old rule is about evacuation safety and could make already-inconsistent predeparture beverages even less reliable.
Live and Let’s Fly
Miss Congeniality: American Airlines Passenger Gobbles Down Three Hard-Boiled Eggs While Turning Seatmates Into Personal Assistants
I have seen passengers bring some unusual food onboard airplanes over the years, but I never ceased to be amazed: this time over three hard-boiled eggs, carefully transported in pink plastic egg carton and consumed one by one during an American Airlines flight while simultaneously asking quite a lot from...
One Mile at a Time
Drink Up: Delta Crews Will Collect Pre-Departure Drinks Earlier, In “FAA-Driven” Change
Delta flight attendants are being told that they’ll shortly have to prepare the aircraft cabin for takeoff earlier than in the past, and that specifically impacts collecting service items. While the airline claims this is an FAA-driven change that applies across the industry, I’m not sure anything is actually changing,...
Economondo
Italian Lufthansa: London City to Frankfurt on an Air Dolomiti Embraer
Join me as I fly with Lufthansa's regional Italian subsidiary, Air Dolomiti, on a flight from London to Frankfurt
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Flight to Dallas Makes Emergency Landing After Fire Breaks Out in Cabin Injuring Four Passengers
An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth was forced to make an emergency landing at DFW on Friday evening after a passenger’s laptop overheated and caught fire as the plane was on approach to the carrier’s home hub airport, injuring four to five passengers. The incident occurred...
Points With a Crew
5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card – $1,000 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
A Closer Look At the Hilton Garden Inn Logo
Since its humble introduction in 1990 as a brand of Hilton Worldwide with four hotel properties that were originally branded as CrestHill by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn has been a symbol for enthusiasts of Hilton as a mid-range yet “laid-back sophisticated” brand with a “casual garden courtyard ambiance” which offers...
Frequent Miler
Easy $400 bonus with a new Wells Fargo checking account
Wells Fargo has extended its regular offer for new checking account customers. The offer is available in-branch or online and gives a $400 bonus when you open a new Everyday Checking account and deposit a total of $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days. See Doctor of Credit’s list of...
View from the Wing
Thrifty Traveler Premium Is 30% Off—Flight Deal Alerts Drop To $90.99, Extended Through Sunday
Thrifty Traveler Premium’s biggest percentage discount of the year brings flight deal alerts down to $90.99 for the first year, with flight-and-hotel alerts available for $132.99 through Sunday.
Frequent Miler
Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep372 | 8-21-26
On today’s episode, we’ll talk about the many ways to shortcut Flying Blue elite status and why you might want to. Shortcuts to Flying Blue elite status Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly to a...
Your Mileage May Vary
This One Thing You Might Forget After Canceling A Credit Card Can Cost You
Canceling a credit card usually comes with a checklist. Use any remaining credits, move your points if needed, and make sure no recurring bills are charged to the account. But…
The Bulkhead Seat
Surge in Wheelchair Requests on Air India Flights Sparks Online Debate
Air India is facing growing scrutiny over a sharp increase in requests for wheelchair…
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott to Open First-Ever “Urban” Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Shanghai
Marriott is bringing the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand to a major city for the first…