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Park Hyatt Sydney Backtracks On Egregious “Resort” Designation
UPDATE: Good news. Milelion reports that the Park Hyatt Sydney has backtracked on its policy of re-branding as a “resort” property in order to deny late checkouts to World of Hyatt elite members. That’s a positive development and as I wrote below, it was beyond absurd that this city hotel...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 770 – London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda in EuroTraveller (Economy Class)
It’s that time again for another Snapshot, this time looking into the passenger experience aboard British Airways 770 between London Heathrow and Stockholm Arlanda in Economy Class. Booking Booking for this flight was via the British Airways website. This was a redemption flight, priced around 10,000 Avios and £15 in cash....
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Etihad Offered Him $50 For Helping Restrain A Violent Passenger. Then The Press Got Involved & The Offer Went WAY Up
An Etihad passenger spent hours helping cabin crew restrain a violent traveler. The airline initially offered him $50…then the story attracted media attention. We’ve written plenty of stories about passengers…
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Things First-Timers Don’t Realize About Staying At A 5-Star Hotel
Your first stay at a 5-star hotel can be surprisingly different from what you’re used to. Here are some things experienced luxury hotel guests already know. Unless they were born…
Frequent Miler
Daytime flights to Europe with points
I love daytime flights to Europe. It’s usually necessary to get up early to catch the flight, and then, after around 7 hours of flying, you arrive in Europe at night, tired and ready for bed. Your hotel room is ready, so you can check right in (which is often...
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What Chase’s Disappearing Hotel Restriction Tells Us About Travel Hacking
For several days, it appeared that Chase had closed one of the easiest ways to maximize the Sapphire Reserve’s annual hotel credits. New language appeared on Chase’s website saying that…
Live and Let’s Fly
Why United Airlines Is Betting You’ll Choose A Narrowbody Across The Atlantic
United Airlines is betting heavily on the Airbus A321XLR for its next phase of international growth, using the narrowbody not merely to replace aging Boeing 757s, but to open longhaul routes that would not be viable with a larger widebody aircraft. Why United Airlines Thinks You’ll Love Flying Across The...
From The Tray Table
The bad news buried in United’s biggest expansion ever
United Airlines just announced its biggest international expansion ever, and almost all the coverage has focused on the…
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New Amex NLL (No Lifetime Language) Sign-Up Bonus Offers Now Available
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Amex Platinum Card Rumor, Chase Sapphire Reserve confusion, Marriott Bonuses & more…
Amex Platinum Card rumor, Chase Sapphire Reserve confusion and more aswe recap some of the top stories from the week gone by.
Your Mileage May Vary
Qatar Airways’ New Stopover Deal Comes With A Very Expensive Freebie
Airline stopover programs have been around for decades. Icelandair was one of the pioneers of the concept, using Iceland’s rather convenient location between North America and Europe to encourage passengers…
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TSA’s New Boss Says Big Changes Are Coming To Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration is about to turn 25 years old. And if TSA’s brand-new boss gets his way, the airport security checkpoint we know (and sometimes tolerate) today could…
One Mile at a Time
United CEO Predicts American Will Abandon Chicago Hub, Claims Consumers Will Benefit
American Airlines and United Airlines both have hubs at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), and they sure are battling it out at the moment. United has a significant advantage (in terms of presence and profitability), but American isn't ready to give up there, and wants to regain market share.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United quer mais slots no JFK antes de voltar a operar no aeroporto
A United Airlines ainda nem voltou a operar de forma regular no Aeroporto Internacional John F Kennedy (JFK), em Nova York, mas já procura maneiras de conseguir mais slots para crescer por lá. United quer voltar ao JFK com uma operação maior Em entrevista à CNBC, o CEO da United...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Envie pontos para o ALL Accor e receba Status Gold
Hoje é o último dia para particupar da Transferiu, ganhou do ALL Accor! Nesta oferta, os associados recebem Status Gold temporário na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros. Além disso, cumprindo a meta, é possível estender esse status até o final de 2027. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes....
Brazil
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Prorrogou! Smiles oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de todos os parceiros + cupom
Perdeu o prazo? A Smiles decidiu prorrogar sua promoção envolvendo todos os seus parceiros, em que oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, é possível ganhar um cupom de 78% de desconto na compra de milhas. Promoção Smiles e parceiros Nesta campanha de transferências de pontos,...
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SWISS eröffnet 2027 zwei neue Lounges am Flughafen Zürich
SWISS baut ihr Lounge-Angebot am Flughafen Zürich um. Im ersten Quartal 2027 eröffnen eine neue SWISS Business Lounge…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 27 de agosto de 2026
Se você gosta de acompanhar as melhores oportunidades de pontos e milhas, vale a pena conferir o Radar PPV desta quinta-feira. Nossa equipe ficou de olho nas principais ofertas e reuniu tudo em um só lugar para facilitar o acesso às promoções. Veja os destaques e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo...
Spain
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Comprar millas Flying Blue con un 80 % de bonus: ¿merece la pena?
Flying Blue ofrece hasta un 80 % de bonus al comprar millas. Analizo el precio real, la diferencia entre pagar en euros y dólares y cuándo puede compensar para un canje concreto.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
PPV Promoções: milhas, cashback e cupons para economizar
Quer ter acesso às principais oportunidades sem precisar ficar procurando em vários sites? No grupo de promoções do PPV, nossa equipe reúne cupons, cashback, descontos e ofertas relacionadas a pontos/milhas e envia tudo diretamente para o seu celular. O acesso custa o equivalente a R$ 19,62 por mês no plano...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimos dias! Nomad oferece até 15 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade na primeira conversão
Se você ainda não aproveitou esta oferta, é melhor não deixar para a última hora. A Nomad, em parceria com o Azul Fidelidade, oferece até 15.000 pontos na primeira conversão para novos clientes que abrirem a conta internacional usando o cupom “PONTOS15AZUL”. A promoção segue disponível até 31 de agosto. Promoção Nomad...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais no Azul Fidelidade a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas
Na última edição do alerta de passagens PPV desta quinta-feira, trouxemos algumas sugestões de emissões nacionais para viajar nos próximos meses, gastando a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Passagens pelo Brasil com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir passagens pelo Brasil. Para pesquisar outro...
Brazil
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Florianópolis volta a ter voos diretos da Aerolíneas Argentinas para Salta e Tucumán
A Aerolíneas Argentinas voltará a operar voos diretos entre Florianópolis e as cidades argentinas de Salta e Tucumán durante a temporada de verão de 2027. Retomada dos voos sazonais As duas rotas terão quatro frequências semanais em janeiro e fevereiro, facilitando o acesso ao litoral de Santa Catarina para viajantes...
Brazil
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Segue valendo! Shopping Smiles oferece até 26 milhas por real na Polishop
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do Shopping Smiles com a Polishop. A campanha permite acumular até 26 milhas por real gasto nas compras realizadas na loja, uma boa oportunidade para quem já pretende comprar algum produto. Confira as regras e aproveite a oferta, válida até 31 de agosto....
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! LATAM Pass oferece até 65% de desconto na compra de milhas
Precisando de milhas? Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do LATAM Pass, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 65% de desconto na compra de milhas. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes desta oferta válida até amanhã, dia 28 de agosto. LATAM Pass oferece até 65% de desconto na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compras bonificadas Smiles – Como funcionam e quando vale a pena aproveitar
Comprar um produto que você já precisava e ainda acumular milhares de milhas pode ser uma excelente estratégia. Mas nem toda promoção representa um bom negócio. Entenda como funcionam as compras bonificadas da Smiles, como calcular o custo do milheiro e o que comparar antes de comprar. Compras bonificadas Smiles...
Brazil
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Mercado Livre: novo cupom de até R$ 50 OFF nesta quinta-feira
Quem está de olho em boas oportunidades para economizar nas compras online pode aproveitar o novo cupom do Mercado Livre. Nesta quinta-feira, a oferta garante até R$ 50 OFF em produtos participantes. Confira as condições e veja como utilizar o desconto. Cupom no Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos na Smiles a partir de 10.100 milhas + taxas
Vai viajar? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos algumas opções de trechos nacionais para você emitir gastando a partir de 10.100 milhas Smiles + taxas. A seguir, veja as disponibilidades e garanta sua próxima viagem. Passagens com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Brazil
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FAA determina inspeções em Boeing 787 por risco de trincas na estrutura das asas
A Administração Federal de Aviação dos Estados Unidos (FAA) determinou que determinados Boeing 787 Dreamliner passem por inspeções para verificar a possibilidade de trincas por fadiga em uma área estrutural importante das asas. A diretiva, publicada nesta quarta-feira (26), envolve versões 787-8, 787-9 e 787-10 e é resultado de uma...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV: passagens pela América do Sul a partir de 20.410 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Se você está pensando em fazer uma viagem pela América do Sul, o alerta PPV dessa quinta-feira é perfeito para você. Reunimos uma seleção de passagens internacionais a partir de 20.410 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com oportunidades para diferentes destinos e datas. Confira os trechos disponíveis e encontre a emissão...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Flying Blue devalúa sus canjes: reserva antes del 8 de septiembre
Flying Blue cambia sus billetes de premio el 8 de septiembre de 2026. Comparamos Light, Standard y Flex, sus precios, equipaje, cambios y recargos, con un ejemplo real Madrid–Buenos Aires.
Brazil
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American Airlines renova snacks gratuitos oferecidos na classe econômica
A American Airlines vai mudar a seleção de snacks oferecidos gratuitamente aos passageiros da classe econômica. A partir do início de outubro, alguns voos passarão a contar com novas opções doces e salgadas, mantendo também itens que já são conhecidos dos passageiros. Produtos oferecidos Entre os produtos que continuam no...
Brazil
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Transfira pontos do C6 Bank para o LATAM Pass com 25% de bônus + 1.000 milhas bônus na 1ª transferência
O LATAM Pass deu início a uma nova promoção de transferência bonificada em parceria com o C6 Bank. Desta vez, os clientes podem garantir 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos realizada para o programa. Além disso, novos clientes recebem 1.000 milhas bônus. LATAM Pass e C6 Bank A bonificação...
Brazil
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Turkish Airlines prepara nova classe executiva “Crystal” para estrear ainda em 2026
A Turkish Airlines está perto de colocar em operação sua nova classe executiva, batizada de Crystal, uma cabine desenvolvida pela própria companhia em parceria com sua subsidiária TCI Aircraft Interiors. O novo produto foi apresentado originalmente em 2024 e deveria ter começado a ser instalado em 2025, mas o cronograma...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade oferece 25% de desconto em hotéis Universal Orlando Resort
Aproveite! O Azul Fidelidade acabou de liberar um cupom de 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis Universal Orlando Resort. O cupom é válido para reserva de 5 noites ou mais em reais, e você pode aproveitar até o dia 31 de agosto ou enquanto durar o estoque. Azul Fidelidade...
Brazil
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TAP adiciona novos serviços para quem viaja em voos de longa distância
A TAP está adicionando novos serviços à experiência de seus passageiros em voos de longa distância. A companhia passou a oferecer novos kits de viagem, acesso gratuito ao PressReader, uma opção para dispensar antecipadamente a refeição a bordo e um serviço de transporte de bagagem em parceria com a LUGGit....
Brazil
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United anuncia maior expansão internacional de sua história com 10 novos destinos
A United Airlines prepara uma das maiores ampliações de sua malha internacional para 2027. A companhia anunciou dez novos destinos na Europa e na Ásia, além de quatro novas rotas para cidades que já fazem parte de sua rede. Os primeiros voos começam a ser lançados em março, sujeitos às...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Rushes To Open Austin And Nashville Lounges By June 2027—6 Cities Planned, 5 More Could Be Next
Southwest’s Austin lounge has a March 1, 2027 construction target, while Nashville’s 30,000-square-foot facility is targeted for June 28. Four other airports are already in the pipeline, with lounge access expected to anchor a coming premium Chase card.
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With these limited time offers on Delta SkyMiles credit cards, you can earn 200,000 miles or statement credits and free qualifying flights.

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SWISS is moving its Zurich Business and Senator Lounges in 2027
SWISS has announced that it will open new SWISS Business and Senator Lounges at Zurich Airport in the first quarter of 2027, replacing the lounges it currently operates in Dock A. The post SWISS is moving its Zurich Business and Senator Lounges in 2027 appeared first on Traveling For Miles.
One Mile at a Time
British Airways Passenger Sues Airline Over “Misaligned” Eyes After Water Bottle Fell On Head
An air traveler is suing British Airways after a metal water bottle fell on her head during a flight, causing her to no longer be able to see straight. While this was hardly directly the carrier's fault, the Montreal Convention does make the airline liable, so this strikes me as...
Frequent Miler
Furore Grand Hotel, an SLH hotel on the Amalfi Coast: Bottom Line Review
Yesterday, I checked out from a 3-night stay at a Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) property that represented an amazing value for Hilton points/free night certificates, the Furore Grand Hotel. Positioned right between Positano and Amalfi and perched high on a hillside, the hotel enjoys a stunning view...
Live and Let’s Fly
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Move Back To Britain On $120,000 Private Jet Flight
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Britain, arriving with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after flying privately from Southern California to Birmingham. Let’s take a look at how they flew there, which is different than the past several trips on British Airways or American Airlines. Prince Harry And...
View from the Wing
Rove Now Offers Up To 14 Miles Per Dollar At 2,000 Restaurants, Instant Gift Card Rewards And New App
Rove launches dining at more than 2,000 restaurants in 20 cities, plus instant rewards on gift cards from roughly 500 retailers and greatly expanded Loyalty Eligible hotels.
One Mile at a Time
FAA Firing Two Air Traffic Controllers For Leaving Early Night Of Deadly LaGuardia Air Canada Accident
In March 2026, we saw an Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collide with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), claiming the lives of two pilots, and injuring dozens of others.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: Profit jumps 22% as fuel hedging pays off. Don’t expect cheaper fares, though.
Virgin Australia has emerged from a decidedly unpleasant year for airline fuel costs in remarkably good shape, reporting a 21.9% increase in underlying net profit while its larger rival Qantas took a substantial hit from the Middle East fuel-price shock. For the year to 30 June 2026, Virgin Australia recorded...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hilton to Bring LXR Hotels & Resorts to Costa Rica With New Luxury Beachfront Retreat
Hilton has announced plans to bring its LXR Hotels & Resorts brand to Costa… The post Hilton to Bring LXR Hotels & Resorts to Costa Rica With New Luxury Beachfront Retreat appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Lunar Eclipse Occurring Right Now. August 2026.
A lunar eclipse is occurring right now; and its peak will occur at approximately 12:12 in the morning on Friday, August 28, 2026. I am...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Told It Can’t Terminate Anti-Abortion Flight Attendant For Future Social Media Posts
Southwest Airlines has been banned from using all future social media posts uploaded by an anti-abortion flight attendant to terminate her employment – the latest is a long list of legal wins by Charlene Carter over nine years of litigation against the Dallas-based carrier. Carter was a veteran flight attendant...
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
We’ve written about this deal before but it appears to be back! It appears to be targeted but if so, it seems widely targeted. Save 30% on Amazon, up to $30 in savings (offers vary), when you you purchase eligible products and use at least 1 cent in Amex Reward...
The Bulkhead Seat
Volaris Plans Seven New US Routes From Guadalajara
Mexican low-cost carrier, Volaris is planning to add seven new nonstop routes from Guadalajara…
The Bulkhead Seat
There Can Only Be One: United CEO Predicts American Could Leave Chicago
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is once again forecasting the demise of American Airlines…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Could 12foot5 Have Been an Alternate Solution to 11foot8?
The clearance of the bridge which used to be known as the notorious 11Foot8 — as it was named after the height of its span being eleven feet and eight inches of clearance suspended off of the surface of the street — in Durham under which trucks, buses, recreational vehicles...
Frequent Miler
Alaska and Hawaiian increase CLEAR+ discounts for Atmos Elite members
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have launched significantly increased discounts on annual CLEAR+ memberships for Atmos Elite members. As of today, Silver, Gold, and Platinum members receive a $40 discount for a total cost of $179 per year, while top-tier Titanium members now receive a $90 discount, bringing the annual cost...
The Alviator
Review: ANA 767 Domestic Economy Class (FUK-HND)
A review of ANA's domestic economy class on the 1h 40m flight from Fukuoka to Tokyo, where domestic flights operate like clockwork.
View from the Wing
United CEO Says American Airlines Will Abandon Chicago After Losing $1.1 Billion—What Its Exit Would Mean For Fares
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says economic gravity will force American Airlines out of Chicago O’Hare. That wouldn't be great for airfares, but wouldn't be as bad as you think. In fact, American can and will stay far longer than Kibry believes. But if it fails, United gets the feed...
Frequent Miler
Win 1 million Atmos Points from T-Mobile (open to all)
As part of this week’s T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion, the mobile company is running a sweepstakes that will award ten people grand prizes of 1,000,000 Atmos Points. I had signed up for this in my T-Life app, which required me to play a silly little matching game before processing the entry. I...
Your Mileage May Vary
Things First-Timers Don’t Realize About Staying At A 5-Star Hotel
Your first stay at a 5-star hotel can be surprisingly different from what you’re used to. Here are some things experienced luxury hotel guests already know. Unless they were born…
Miles To Memories
The Smartest People in Points Now Work for Them, Basic Business Spreads & a Huge 125K Offer!
The best of us work for them, Basic Business is spreading, PenFed's interesting card, 125K AA, Rakuten double dipping returns and an easy InKind coupon to add.
Economy Class & Beyond
Hitachi and Toshiba delivers the N700ST High Speed Train to Tawain
This flew under my radar, but its intresting ennough to take a look at. For those who travel in Taiwan, the country has a high-speed rail line. Well, there’s a rolling stock upgrade with the N700ST train landing in the country. N700ST, the new high-speed railcars for Taiwan – Image,...
Frequent Miler
Delta Amex Personal Cards: New welcome offers add statement credits or roundtrip flight certs
Amex has new welcome offers out for its suite of Delta personal cards. Unlike the new business card offers, which are SkyMiles only, the consumer versions offer a mix of SkyMiles and some other sweetener. The personal Gold and Platinum cards each provide a statement credit to go with the...
View from the Wing
Delta Air Lines Passenger Makes Bad Choice In The Lavatory—Maintenance Reports “iPhone Is Flushed And Gone”
An iPhone flushed aboard Delta flight 777 never left the 36-year-old Boeing 757; it landed in a recirculating waste tank beneath the cabin. The toilet kept working, and the aircraft departed Atlanta 59 minutes late after a two-hour turn.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Buy Air France KLM Flying Blue Miles with up to a 45% discount or an 80% bonus
An offer for buying Flying Blue Miles has returned for Air France KLM’s frequent flyer program. This time it’s a mystery offer of an 80% bonus or discount of up to 45% on the purchase price. You’ll find out which offer you get after logging in. Personally, I received the...