View from the Wing
Southwest Passengers Were Flying To Vegas To Elope—A Pilot Married Them At 35,000 Feet In A Toilet-Paper Dress
A couple flying to Las Vegas to elope wound up married at 35,000 feet by an ordained Southwest pilot, with 178 strangers watching and a toilet-paper dress and coffee-stirrer bouquet supplied by the crew.
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.
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United’s amazing cardholder award availability
In April, United announced major changes to its loyalty program to incentivize customers to get a United credit or debit card. On paid flights, cardholders now earn 3 miles per dollar more than non-cardholders. On award flights, cardholders get a 10% discount (15% for elite cardholders) and greater access to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Polaris® – AMS-ORD
After our time in Italy, we went back home to Chicago O’Hare International Airport…
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
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.
Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew Air France A350 Business Class. It’s The Best In Europe
Let me start with my conclusion: Air France business class on the Airbus A350 is the best in Europe and one of the best in the world. In terms of seat, service, food, drink, bedding, and Starlink Wi-Fi, I could not have had a more perfect flight. Air France A350...
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Starts Selling Miles: I’m More Excited Than I Should Be!!
Folks, Starlux Airlines’ COSMILE frequent flyer program has finally gotten into the business of selling miles to consumers. Objectively it’s a pretty awful deal, as the airline is charging an astronomical four cents per mile (we’ll see if there are promotions in the future).
Live and Let’s Fly
“Not Allowed!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Snatches Wife’s Business Class Food From Husband, Throws It Away
An American Airlines passenger says a flight attendant confiscated his wife’s unwanted business class bread roll and dessert rather than allow him to eat them in economy. There may well be a policy against bringing premium cabin service items across the curtain, but the way this was handled sounds like...
Your Mileage May Vary
Heathrow Just Lost Its Title As Europe’s Busiest Airport
Heathrow has dominated Europe’s airport rankings for decades. Now another major hub has passed it, as the two airports battle for the top spot. London Heathrow has been THE airport…
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
Why Don’t Airlines Offer Free Upgrades To Empty Seats To Generate Goodwill?
Every so often I see a frequent flyer express frustration online about not receiving a free upgrade to an empty premium seat. Some airlines have published complimentary upgrade programs, but I’m referring to situations where an upgrade isn’t a perk of elite status.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Unruly Passenger Who Repeatedly Threatened to Sexually Assault Flight Attendant Pleads Guilty to Offense That Carries Maximum 20 Year Prison Sentence
An unruly passenger who repeatedly threatened to sexually assault female flight attendants on a nine-hour transatlantic flight from Dublin to Seattle has pleaded guilty to an offense that carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in a federal prison, as well as a fine of $250,000. James Bradley...
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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
Pontos pra Voar
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...
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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
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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
Pontos pra Voar
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
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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
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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 –...
Brazil
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Como é se hospedar no DoubleTree by Hilton Porto Alegre
Moderno, confortável e com uma localização privilegiada na orla do Guaíba, o DoubleTree by Hilton Porto Alegre nos surpreendeu positivamente. O hotel integra o complexo do Pontal Shopping e oferece quartos bem equipados, boa estrutura e fácil acesso a restaurantes e serviços. Esse é um review baseado na nossa experiência...
Brazil
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Compre um iPhone no Shopping Smiles e ganhe até 95 mil milhas
Quem pretende comprar um smartphone pode aproveitar esta oportunidade para turbinar o saldo de milhas. O Shopping Smiles, em parceria com a Magalu, está oferecendo até 15 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados. Veja como funciona a promoção e aproveite antes que ela termine. Compre um iPhone e ganhe...
Brazil
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Air Europa começa a vender passagens para nova rota entre Madri e El Salvador
A Air Europa já colocou à venda as passagens para sua nova ligação entre Madri e San Salvador, que começará a ser operada em 18 de dezembro de 2026. A companhia terá três voos semanais entre a capital espanhola e El Salvador, ampliando a oferta da empresa para a América...
Brazil
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Transferiu, ganhou! Vem aí nova oferta do ALL Accor oferecendo Status Gold
Vem aí mais uma edição da Transferiu, ganhou do ALL Accor! Entre os dias 24 e 28 de agosto, os clientes receberão Status Gold temporário na transferência de pontos dos parceiros. Além disso, cumprindo a meta de noites, é possível estender esse status até o final de 2027. Confira os...
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Lufthansa erweitert Onboard Delights um fünf warme Gerichte
Ab dem 1. September 2026 können Lufthansa Reisende in der Economy Class erstmals auch auf ausgewählten Kurz- und…
Brazil
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Anuidade grátis nos cartões GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil: veja como conseguir
A campanha que oferece até 12 meses de isenção de anuidade para os cartões GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil continua disponível até 30 de setembro de 2026. Para quem está considerando solicitar um dos cartões da parceria entre Smiles e Banco do Brasil, esta pode ser uma oportunidade interessante, principalmente...
Brazil
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Confira hotéis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 276 para curtir o Rock in Rio
Está planejando sua viagem para curtir o Rock in Rio? Além dos ingressos e do transporte, garantir um bom hotel é essencial para aproveitar o festival com tranquilidade. Por isso, reunimos opções de hospedagem com diárias a partir de R$ 276. Confira a seleção e encontre a melhor hospedagem para...
Brazil
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Acaba hoje! LATAM Pass oferece 25% de milhas extras na transferência
Aproveite o último dia da promoção do LATAM Pass, oferecendo aos seus clientes 25% de milhas extras na transferência de bancos selecionados, incluindo Itaú e C6 Bank. Além disso, oferece 1.000 milhas bônus na primeira transferência. Confira os detalhes a seguir! LATAM Pass e parceiros selecionados A bonificação está estruturada...
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Eurowings rüstet komplette A320neo Flotte mit Premium BIZ Seats aus und bringt Premiumsitze auf Europaflüge
Eurowings Premium BIZ Seat wird zukünftig auf weiteren Strecken und Flugzeugen zum Einsatz kommen. Nach der erfolgreichen Testphase…
Germany
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Eurowings baut echte Business aus
Eurowings mit einer Qualitätsoffensive in Europa … Eurowings hat sich auf der Strecke nach Dubai eine Business mit…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 20 de agosto de 2026
Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que merecem atenção. Para encerrar o dia bem informado, confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
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PPV Promoções: milhas, cupons, cashback e ofertas para você economizar
Se você gosta de economizar, mas não quer ficar procurando ofertas em diferentes sites, o grupo de promoções do PPV pode facilitar sua rotina. Por lá, você recebe diretamente no celular uma seleção de cupons, cashback, descontos e oportunidades para acumular milhas. O acesso custa o equivalente a R$ 19,62...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Shopping Smiles oferece até 15 milhas por real no Magalu
Está de olho em alguns produtinhos? Aproveite 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. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida até amanhã, dia 21 de agosto. Shopping Smiles e Magalu O...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV: passagens pelo Brasil na LATAM a partir de R$ 224
Quem busca economizar na próxima viagem não pode deixar de conferir esta seleção. Reunimos passagens na LATAM a partir de R$ 224 para diferentes destinos no Brasil, oferecendo ótimas oportunidades para viajar pagando menos. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as...
Brazil
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Castelo fora da Europa? São Paulo possui oito; conheça
O estado de São Paulo reúne castelos construções de inspiração medieval, gótica e clássica europeia espalhadas pela capital, interior e litoral. As opções incluem cafés coloniais, espaços para eventos temáticos e obras artesanais de arquitetura orgânica. Castelos em SP Quando se fala em castelo, é fácil imaginar construções centenárias espalhadas...
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…
Miles To Memories
Possible Upcoming Offers on Amex Platinum, Gold and Delta Cards (qwww Links)
American Express qwww links are showing possible upcoming welcome offers on Platinum, Gold and Delta cards, including bonuses as high as 185,000 points.

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Emirates First Class in 2026 – The Same Excess, Just More Refined
Emirates First Class has never exactly been subtle. There’s the caviar, the Dom Pérignon, the private suites, the onboard bar…
Frequent Miler
Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 2K bonus points per night
Homes & Villas by Marriott has launched a new promotion offering 2,000 bonus points per night, up to 10,000 total bonus points per stay. If targeted, you can stack this with an Amex Offer that gives you $350 back on stays of $1000 or more. The Deal Earn 2,000 bonus...
Economy Class & Beyond
AirAsia pulls its Kuala Lumpur to Sydney service
For those of you who like low-cost, long-distance flights and cheap fares, there’s a bit of bad news – as AirAsia pulls its Kuala Lumpur to Sydney service. The airline has chosen to suspend its services between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney from 25 October 2026 onwards. The airline currently operates...
Live from a Lounge
Flying Blue Is Devaluing Its Award Tickets From September 2026, But It Is Hiding The Increase
Flying Blue - the loyalty programme of KLM/Air France, is doing a stealth devaluation in the form of splitting out into three fare families for redemption fares. Good news is, there is advance notice. Here is what we know so far.
One Mile at a Time
InKind Dining App: How It Works, Why I Love It, And My Experience
In this post I’d like to take an in-depth look at InKind, which is a dining rewards program that lets you pay participating restaurant bills through the app and earn a minimum of 20% back in the form of InKind Cash. You can also purchase InKind Cash with promotional bonuses...
Miles To Memories
Alaska Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flights From Seattle to Athens and Paris
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its long-haul network from the West Coast.
View from the Wing
Boeing And United Paid For Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Family Reality Show—Trump Starred, Nobody Watched
Sean Duffy’s long-delayed family road-trip series is finally online, complete with Trump cameos and sponsor placement paid for by companies his department regulates. It looks less like tourism promotion than a corporate-funded vehicle for the Duffy family brand—and for the Transportation Secretary’s extraordinary public flattery of the President.
Traveling For Miles
Earn 2x Marriott elite night credits with Homes & Villas (+ 2x points over Thanksgiving)
Marriott Homes and Villas has re-launched a promotion which we saw in 2024 (and possibly 2025) in which it's offering guests double elite night credits on stays made through the middle of December
The Bulkhead Seat
Court Keeps Delta and Aeromexico Partnership Alive After Overturning DOT Order
The Trump administration announced back in September 2025 that it was ordering Delta Air…
Points With a Crew
Chase Sapphire Preferred® or American Express® Gold – Which Card Is Better?
Chase and American Express both offer great mid-tier credit cards with good welcome offers and outstanding travel benefits. But which card is better?
Live and Let’s Fly
Scott Kirby Admits United’s Product Isn’t The Best. His Solution? Build A U.S. Global Juggernaut
I asked United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby about his reported merger overtures to both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. He would not confirm the conversation with Delta, but his answer revealed something more interesting: Kirby wants to build a U.S. airline with enough scale to compete not just with...
Travel Codex
American Airlines Admits What Travelers Knew All Along: Seatback Screens Matter
For nearly a decade, American Airlines insisted that seatback screens were yesterday’s technology. Why install expensive entertainment systems when everyone carries a smartphone, tablet, or laptop? TV Screens are dead on short haul flight, that was the way of US Airways management that took over American Airlines and TVs were...
Your Mileage May Vary
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…
Miles To Memories
A Simple Pleasure – Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Highlights
I wasn't expecting much going into my Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach stay, which may have been the key for such a delightful experience.
View from the Wing
Pilot Secretly Posted Flight Attendant’s Intimate Photos For 7 Years — United Airlines May Be Liable
A United pilot allegedly recorded a flight attendant during layovers, posted her intimate images online for seven years and stalked her after their relationship ended. A federal judge dismissed most of her claims against United Airlines, but ruled that the carrier may be liable for allegedly doing nothing for months...
Economy Class & Beyond
Alaska Airlines continues its European adventures, adding seasonal connections to Athens and Paris
Alaska Airlines is continuing its long-haul adventure, with the airline adding two new routes from its Seattle home to Athens (Greece) and Paris (France). Like some of the long-haul destinations Alaska Airlines has operated, these routes have been heavily requested by its Atomos Rewards members. When these new additions launch...
Frequent Miler
(Update) Workarounds for adding Amex Offers to multiple cards appear to be dead
Update: Cardpointers now has a “Smart Add” function that automatically adds Amex Offers to the card with the highest category bonus. You can also select to manually prioritize cards if you’re trying to hit minimum spend for welcome offers or spending bonuses. Perhaps more interestingly, we’ve learned that ~10% of Amex...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Bonvoy points on Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy stays
Earn 2,000 bonus Bonvoy Points per night for private home rental stays of 2 or more nights booked via Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. Max. of 10,000 bonus points per stay. Min. US$1,500 spend required. Book by Oct 1 for stays until  Dec 31,  26. Click here to register...
One Mile at a Time
How To Earn & Redeem Bilt Cash: A Complicated But Rewarding System
In early 2026, Bilt rolled out massive changes. This includes a new portfolio of three credit cards — the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card (learn more), $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card (learn more), and $495 Bilt Palladium Card (learn more) — plus a new system for paying rent and mortgages (read...
Miles To Memories
American Airlines’ Complete Turnabout, US Airport With The Most Flight Deals & Honest Ranking Of Every Nordic Ice Hotel
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
Traveling For Miles
Comparing the four Chase Ink Business credit cards
Each of the four Chase Ink cards offers cardholders something different and each card has its own strengths, so to make it easy to see exactly how these cards compare, we've listed out their earnings rates, their key benefits, and their annual fees across two tables and added in a...
Points Miles and Bling
Book Hotels With Uber, Get 10% Back as Uber Cash
Today I learned you can book hotels through Uber and earn 10% back as Uber Cash with Uber One. In…
One Mile at a Time
My Experience Using Malaysia Airlines Enrich Status For OneWorld Elite Benefits
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.
Live and Let’s Fly
Scott Kirby Asked Me To Guess United’s New Routes. His Reaction To My Predictions Was Intriguing
United Airlines will announce another batch of new routes next week, and after hearing Scott Kirby and Toby Enqvist tease at least one new longhaul route from Denver, I’ve been thinking about what else might be coming. Some guesses are fairly conventional. Others are much more fun…but here are my...