The Points of Life
KLM Lounge AMS: Still Don’t Like Heineken, But I’ll Take the Curry
Warning, Warning, Warning Your connection gate is probably farther than you think. The KLM Lounge in Schiphol isn’t a short walk. Check the gate before you get comfortable. Access You ahve to be flyign on KLM to access the Crown Lounge.  Seating Rows of leather armchairs, each with its own...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
British Airways Returns to Tanzania With Direct Flights to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, 15 Years After It Last Withdrew Service
British Airways has just announced its latest long-haul route schedule for the Summer 2027 season, and the headline news is that the airline is relaunching flights to the East African country of Tanzania with a direct flight from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and then onward to Zanzibar. Tanzania hasn’t been...
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One Mile at a Time
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List Published: The Winners, And My Take On The Rankings
The World's 50 Best Hotels list for 2026 is out, with Rosewood Hong Kong topping the rankings again. Here's the full list and my take on the methodology.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Might Have The World’s Strangest First Class Lounge…
A firsthand look at Starlux Airlines' first class lounge in Taipei, a space-themed, oddly designed experience that doesn't quite match the airline's excellent onboard product.
Your Mileage May Vary
It Looked Like He Was Skiplagging His Last Flight. American Airlines Didn’t Care
Skipping the last flight on an itinerary sounds an awful lot like skiplagging, something airlines notoriously dislike. But in this case, doing exactly that could have been perfectly acceptable. Skiplagging…
One Mile at a Time
Buy Saudia AlFursan Miles With 96% Bonus: Unlock Cheap(ish) First Class Awards
Saudia AlFursan is offering a rare 96% bonus on purchased miles through September 30, 2026 — a clever way to unlock pricey first class awards.
One Mile at a Time
How Marriott Walked Me To Another Hotel, Then Refused To Honor Its Reservation Guarantee
A Titanium elite recounts being walked from a Sheraton to a pricier Aloft next door, then denied Marriott's ultimate reservation guarantee.
View from the Wing
A $349 Status Match Could Unlock American Airlines Flagship Lounges—Even In Coach, But There’s A Timing Catch
A new $349 Philippine Airlines status match could get you into American Airlines Flagship lounges even when you’re flying domestic coach—without ever flying Philippine Airlines. The catch is timing: access won’t begin until the airline joins oneworld, expected by the end of 2027, while the matched status expires in February...
One Mile at a Time
American & Condor New Interline Deal: A Small Step With Big Potential, Maybe?
American and Condor just announced an interline agreement dressed up as a 'partnership.' It's a small step, but could hint at bigger alliance moves ahead.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines A350 First Class: A Quirky Product That Exceeded My Expectations
A skeptical review of Starlux Airlines' A350 first class from LAX to Taipei, covering the odd cabin layout, standout service, food, and ground experience.
Travel Points Playbook
500 Tock Restaurants Now Eligible for the Amex Resy Credits
If you’ve been struggling to maximize the Resy dining statement credits on your Amex Gold or Platinum cards,…
Your Mileage May Vary
These 3 Letters On Your Boarding Pass Could Help Decide If You Get Bumped
Most passengers probably never notice this 3-letter code on their boarding pass. Usually it doesn’t matter at all, but on an oversold flight, it could potentially point to something that…
Traveling For Miles
British Airways is adding Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar to its network from May 2027
British Airways has announced that it will start flying from London Gatwick to Tanzania from May 2027, serving both Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar on a triangle routing. The airline has also set out a wider summer 2027 long-haul schedule that includes a non-stop Buenos Aires service, more Cape Town flying, and...
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos Esfera para o Azul Fidelidade com até 110% de bônus
Tem pontos Esfera e quer reforçar o saldo no Azul Fidelidade? Uma nova campanha entre os programas permite transferir pontos com até 110% de bônus, aumentando o saldo disponível para futuras emissões. A oferta fica disponível até 20 de setembro e a bonificação varia conforme as condições da campanha. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Wyndham Rewards muda tabela de resgates e aumenta preço de milhares de hotéis
O Wyndham Rewards passou por uma mudança importante na tabela de resgates em 15 de setembro de 2026. A principal alteração foi a ampliação das faixas de preço, que agora vão de 5.000 a 45.000 pontos por noite. Mudança já estava prevista A mudança já estava prevista desde junho, quando...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Compre na Natura e ganhe até 20 pontos Azul Fidelidade por real
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção do Azul Fidelidade, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras na Natura. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Natura Nesta promoção do Azul Fidelidade com a Natura, a pontuação está estruturada...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Aerolíneas Plus: cómo sumar millas, canjear vuelos y aprovechar el programa
Aerolíneas Plus permite sumar millas con vuelos, bancos y socios, y canjearlas en Aerolíneas Argentinas, SkyTeam y GOL. Esta guía explica precios, cargos, vencimiento y categorías Elite.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera e ConnectMiles oferecem 55% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Pontos Esfera podem virar ainda mais milhas no ConnectMiles! Uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada para o programa da Copa Airlines oferece 55% de bônus e, desta vez, a condição está disponível para todos os clientes Esfera. A promoção segue até 30 de setembro. Confira os percentuais de bonificação e...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
IHG ofrece un 15% de descuento al reservar hoteles con puntos
IHG One Rewards ofrece un 15% de descuento en Reward Nights para reservas hasta el 21 de septiembre de 2026 y estancias hasta el 2 de noviembre. Te cuento quién puede aprovecharlo y cómo funciona.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 16 de setembro de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta quarta-feira, você confere uma seleção das principais ofertas encontradas pela nossa equipe no universo de pontos e milhas. Confira os detalhes e fique por dentro das oportunidades. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência de pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupo de emissões PPV: mais de 400 oportunidades de emissões todos os meses
Pesquisar passagens com milhas em diferentes programas de fidelidade pode consumir bastante tempo. Para facilitar essa busca, o grupo de emissões do PPV reúne oportunidades e envia mais de 400 alertas por mês diretamente para o seu celular, com opções de emissões nacionais e internacionais. Confira como funciona e veja...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis em Santiago do Chile com diárias a partir de R$ 116
Santiago do Chile está presente no radar de muitos viajantes, então chegou a hora de aproveitar a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor. Confira esta seleção que separamos no artigo de hoje. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 116 para curtir a viagem sem pesar no bolso....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Confira passagens nacionais na LATAM a partir de R$ 214
Boas tarifas podem fazer diferença na hora de planejar uma viagem. Nesta seleção, reunimos passagens nacionais da LATAM a partir de R$ 214, com opções para diferentes destinos e períodos. Confira os trechos e compare os valores antes de reservar. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Los Angeles para Lima voando com a LATAM
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 de Los Angeles para Lima, para dois passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a LATAM, utilizando milhas do programa Privilege Club da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta renova seleção de vinhos da Delta One
A Delta está renovando a seleção de vinhos servidos na cabine Delta One a partir de 1º de outubro. A nova carta reúne 13 rótulos de 11 produtores, combinando nomes tradicionais de Napa Valley com vinhos de outras regiões reconhecidas internacionalmente. A escolha foi feita ao longo de um processo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Emissões internacionais no Azul pelo Mundo a partir de 41 mil pontos
Boas tarifas para quem quer usar os pontos Azul Fidelidade para viajar para fora do Brasil! Nesta edição do alerta de passagens PPV, nossa equipe selecionou oportunidades de voos internacionais disponíveis no Azul pelo Mundo, com emissões a partir de 41 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira os destinos,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Choice Privileges anuncia mudanças nas regras do programa
O Choice Privileges, programa de fidelidade da Choice Hotels, comunicou aos seus membros uma série de alterações nas regras e condições de participação. As novas regras entram em vigor em 30 de setembro de 2026 e incluem mudanças relacionadas ao compartilhamento de pontos e às reservas de noites-prêmio. Compartilhamento de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Por pouco tempo! Smiles oferece 18 mil milhas na hora no Clube 1.000 – milheiro a partir de R$ 10,80
Aproveite o Clube Smiles Day! Nesta oferta, ao assinar o Clube Smiles 1.000, novos clientes garantem 18.000 milhas na hora da assinatura. A promoção é válida até as 10h de amanhã, dia 17 de setembro, e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Adesão ao Clube 1.000 Smiles O bônus será...
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Amex eröffnet neue Centurion Lounge am Flughafen Amsterdam
Die neue Centurion Lounge am Flughafen Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) hat eröffnet. Ab dem 17. September 2026 erwartet berechtigte…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul terá voo especial na madrugada após jogo da NFL no Rio
A Azul terá um voo especial para a NFL Rio e dará aos torcedores uma opção de retorno a São Paulo poucas horas após o jogo entre Dallas Cowboys e Baltimore Ravens, marcado para 27 de setembro no Maracanã. A operação será realizada na madrugada do dia 28. Voo sai...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Veja duas ofertas de até 110% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade que terminam hoje
Pensando em transferir seus pontos? Hoje, dia 16 de setembro, terminam duas ofertas de até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos para o Azul Fidelidade. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes de cada uma delas. Azul Fidelidade e C6 Bank Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
JetSMART terá voo diário entre Recife e Montevidéu durante o verão
A partir de 7 de janeiro de 2027, será possível voar sem escalas entre Recife e Montevidéu com a JetSMART. A companhia programou uma operação diária entre as duas cidades, inicialmente até 31 de março, ampliando a oferta de voos internacionais a partir da capital pernambucana. Detalhes da operação A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis em São Paulo, Belo Horizonte e Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 97
Vai viajar e quer economizar na hospedagem? Aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta a sua reserva em hotéis em São Paulo, Belo Horizonte e Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 97, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas e aproveite. Mês...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad anuncia nova geração de lounges e começa por Londres em 2027
A Etihad Airways prepara uma nova geração de lounges para sua rede internacional, começando pelo espaço no Aeroporto de Heathrow, em Londres. O lounge será reformado e deve reabrir no verão europeu de 2027, marcando a primeira aplicação completa do novo conceito visual da companhia. Londres será o primeiro endereço...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Comprar millas LifeMiles con hasta 145% de bonus: precio y análisis
LifeMiles ofrece un bonus segmentado de hasta el 145 % al comprar millas hasta el 25 de septiembre de 2026. Analizo el precio por milla, los tramos de la promoción, sus condiciones y cuándo puede compensar comprar.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Azul com 50% de desconto ou 100% de bônus
Pensando em entrar para o Clube Azul? O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha que permite escolher entre dois benefícios na assinatura: 50% de desconto no valor do plano ou 100% de bônus em pontos durante 4 meses. Com duas propostas bem diferentes, vale comparar as condições antes de escolher....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Qatar Airways chega a mais de 170 destinos
A Qatar Airways terá mais de 170 destinos em sua rede durante a temporada de inverno 2026/2027. O novo planejamento inclui retomada de rotas e aumento de frequências em diferentes regiões, com mais opções de conexão pelo Aeroporto Internacional de Hamad, em Doha. Mais voos na África Na África, Zanzibar...
View from the Wing
Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Doubles Hotel Credits To $1,000—But Caps 3X Points On Advertising
Starting January 2027, Sapphire Reserve for Business will offer four $250 hotel credits annually. The tradeoff: 3X earning on eligible advertising gets a $1 million annual spending cap this November. For most cardmembers, the extra $500 in hotel credits looks like a win.
One Mile at a Time
Sapphire Reserve Business Gets Bigger Hotel Credit, Bonus Category Cap
Chase is doubling The Edit hotel credit on the Sapphire Reserve Business card to $1,000 annually, while capping one bonus spending category.

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Live and Let’s Fly
U.S. Airlines Cut Flights As Soaring Fuel Prices Push Fares Higher
Surging fuel prices are forcing American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines to reconsider their schedules, potentially leaving passengers with fewer flights and higher fares. Surging Fuel Prices Prompt U.S. Airlines To Cut Flights The sharp increase in fuel prices caused by the war with Iran continues to reshape airline...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Admits It Sells Too Much Basic Economy, Says 30% Of Seats Generate Half Its Revenue
American has already stripped mileage earning and elite seat and upgrade benefits from Basic Economy. Now it’s adding first class and Main Cabin Extra seats to give customers more—and smaller—steps up the fare ladder.
View from the Wing
Marriott Names A New Bonvoy Boss From JetBlue And The Points Guy—Will He Make Hotels Honor Your Benefits?
Chris Buckner helped overhaul JetBlue’s loyalty program before joining The Points Guy. Now he takes over Bonvoy, where the biggest opportunity is getting hotels to deliver promised benefits, making upgrades useful and stopping resort fees from turning “free” nights into expensive stays.
Traveling For Miles
The Amex Centurion Lounge Amsterdam Schiphol opened today
The Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol opened at 06:00 today, 17 September 2026, and in doing so, it becomes the 33rd location in the Centurion Lounge Network. This is the first Centurion Lounge in continental Europe, joining London and Stockholm as the third Centurion Lounge in Europe overall, and...
One Mile at a Time
Delta One Business Class Gets New Wine Program, And I Need A Drink…
Delta is overhauling its Delta One wine list starting October 1, 2026, including Taittinger on domestic flights. The press release, though, is a whole other story.
Live and Let’s Fly
The Mysterious Lounge At Nuuk International Airport (GOH)
Nuuk International Airport does have a lounge, as the Air Greenland check-in agent assured me. I found it upstairs with the lights on…but the doors were closed and there not another soul in sight. Nuuk International Airport Has A Lounge…But It Was Closed After checking in for my Air Greenland...
The Bulkhead Seat
WestJet Is Bringing Tim Hortons Coffee to the Skies
WestJet is teaming up with Tim Hortons for a new inflight coffee and loyalty…
Live from a Lounge
Apple Live Translation Gets More Useful for Travellers With iOS 27
Apple's new Live Translate is now reaching maturity and there is also an expansive list of languages where it will come handy during travels.
One Mile at a Time
Actually, American Airlines’ Pilots Union Is Right: Sorry, View From The Wing
A response to View From The Wing's take on the American Airlines pilots union chief calling for a new CEO — and why the union has a point.
Frequent Miler
Trends in United’s amazing cardholder award availability
In the post “United’s amazing cardholder award availability,” I showed that United is offering cardholders a huge number of Polaris business-class award seats to and from Europe (and, to a lesser extent, to and from Asia). When working on that post, I noticed that weekend awards seemed rare. I also...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air India Maharaja Club: Earn 3x Points on stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Air India Maharaja Club and IHG Hotels announced a new partnership several weeks and to celebrate they have this bonus points offer for Maharaja Club members. The Triple Points offer: Earn Triple Maharaja Points on all stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Register and book now for stays until...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This Famous Delicatessen Just Reopened After 10 Years.
After 79 years in business and having closed on Saturday, December 31, 2016, the vaunted Manhattan location of this famous delicatessen reopened yesterday, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 almost ten years later. The delicatessen in question is...
Frequent Miler
VanillaGift, MastercardGiftCard.com, & AmexGiftCard: Get $10 gift cards free or waived purchase fees
VanillaGift.com, MastercardGiftCard.com, and AmexGiftCard.com are all running new promotions. AmexGiftCard.com is waiving purchase fees, while VanillaGift.com and MastercardGiftCard.com are giving $10 gift cards free when buying $200+ gift cards. The Deals VanillaGift – Buy $200+ Visa gift cards and get $10 Visa gift cards free when using promo code VGBONUS10...
View from the Wing
Chase Raised World Of Hyatt Business Card Bonus Offer To 70,000 Points
Chase increased the World of Hyatt Business Card’s offer to 70,000 bonus points after $7,000 in spending within three months. Beyond the bonus, the card earns five elite nights for every $10,000 spent and offers up to $100 in annual Hyatt credits.
Frequent Miler
Best time to apply for hotel cards to leverage free night certificates | Coffee Break Ep122 | 9-16-26
Many hotel cards come with free night certificates each year upon renewal. That’s great, but those certificates expire after 12 months. If you don’t time your applications well, you may struggle to use those certificates… Best time to apply for hotel cards to leverage free night certificates Watch the full...
Your Mileage May Vary
Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: No Annual Fee, but Limited Perks
American Express is the only U.S. bank offering co-branded Hilton Honors credit cards. The lineup ranges from a no-annual-fee card to the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, which charges…
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Disabled Woman Flies United. She Ends Up Locked On The Jet Bridge Alone For 30 Minutes Waiting For A Wheelchair
"Well, it’s not on her reservation."
Frequent Miler
National Car Rental Amex Offer: Spend $250 & get $50 back
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer for National Car Rental out which is giving a $50 statement credit when you spend $250 or more in one or more purchases. The Deal Spend $250+ in one or more purchases with National Car Rental & get $50 back as a statement credit...
View from the Wing
Frontier Airlines Passengers Brawl While Getting Off The Plane—One Takes Off His Hoodie And Keeps Swinging
A Frontier Airlines passenger pulls off his hoodie in the middle of a fight, then keeps throwing punches over the seats. It started with a shove as people stood to get off the plane as nearby travelers wound up pulling the men apart.
The Bulkhead Seat
Taste Test: United’s Los Angeles Regional Dish – Korean BBQ Glazed Short Rib
I had the chance to once again try one of United Airlines’ First Class…
One Mile at a Time
American & Condor New Interline Deal: A Small Step With Big Potential, Maybe?
American and Condor just announced an interline agreement dressed up as a 'partnership.' It's a small step, but could hint at bigger alliance moves ahead.
Points With a Crew
Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card Review – $1,000 Offer Ending Soon
The Chase Ink Business Cash Card is a great card for its incredible potential for high cash back. You could potentially reach over $1,000 cash back with this card just on one category!
Your Mileage May Vary
These 3 Letters On Your Boarding Pass Could Help Decide If You Get Bumped
Most passengers probably never notice this 3-letter code on their boarding pass. Usually it doesn’t matter at all, but on an oversold flight, it could potentially point to something that…