One Mile at a Time
Plaza Premium First Lounges: What They Are And How To Get In
Plaza Premium First Lounges elevate the standard contract-lounge experience with a la carte dining, cocktails, and calmer spaces. Here's where to find them and how to get in.
Miles To Memories
Ditching American For Atmos, United Bought Lie Flat Seats They Can’t Use & Another Airline Program Devalued
In our Around the Web we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
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Some United Flights Are Trying A New Deplaning Procedure & We’re ALL For It
Some United flights are using different deplaning procedures to help passengers, and travelers say it’s working. If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you may remember the problem…
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A Lounge Employee Told Us Not To Come In. She Was Right.
I’ve had airport lounges tell me they were full. They’ve put me on a waiting list. But I’d never had a lounge employee suggest that I look around before deciding…
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He Needed Help From Delta. When Nobody Showed Up, He Took Matters Into His Own Hands
A traveler at LAX needed help from Delta, but the gate desk was completely unstaffed. After waiting, he decided to try something a little different. Flying can be frustrating. Ticket…
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We Finally Booked Allegiant. Then Exactly What We Feared Happened
In one of the most improbable travel developments imaginable in our household, my wife Sharon and I booked a flight on Allegiant. That might not sound particularly remarkable, but Allegiant…
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Washington, D.C. Is Getting A Fourth Airport. Here’s What We Know
The Washington, D.C. area already has three major commercial airports. Now a fourth has received FAA approval to move toward scheduled passenger service. If you’re flying to the Washington, D.C.…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Overheard United Airlines Flight Attendants Complaining About First Class, And It Made Me Smile
I’m not going to reveal the route or the flight number because I don’t want to get anyone in trouble, but I was so thrilled to hear two flight attendants griping in the first class galley about service on a recent flight. United Flight Attendants Complained About First Class Service,...
One Mile at a Time
An Honest Conversation About Blog Monetization, Making Money Online
After 18 years of blogging, I want to honestly explain how online monetization has changed, and why OMAAT is evolving how it uses ads, rewards, and sponsorships.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Airline That Rejected Premium Economy For Years Unveils Next-Generation Seat That Blows the Competition Out of the Water
Dubai-based mega airline Emirates rejected the idea of installing Premium Economy seats on its huge fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777s for years. Its long-serving President, Sir Tim Clark, feared Premium Economy would cannibalise demand for the airline’s money-making Business Class. In late 2020, however, Clark eventually relented....
Frequent Miler
Credit card cell phone insurance compared
These days, your cell phone may be among your most expensive possessions. Coverage for damage or theft can be worthwhile for those who are prone to damaging their phone and/or who want peace of mind about replacement costs. Luckily, many rewards credit cards offer strong cell phone insurance coverage as...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Warning: Be Careful When Using a Tabletop Device to Pay For Your Meal
One form of technology which has appeared at what are known in the dining industry as fast-casual restaurants is the tabletop device, with which you can order food and beverage items, play games, and pay for your meal by either using points from your frequent dining program membership account or...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: Earn up to 20,000 Miles&Smiles Status Miles when you buy miles (September 4 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight sees Turkish Airlines offering bonus elite status miles as incentive when you buy Miles&Smiles miles from the airline. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Brazil
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Airbus retoma entregas do A330neo após pausa causada por inspeções de qualidade
A Airbus retomou as entregas do A330neo depois de uma interrupção de aproximadamente três meses provocada por inspeções adicionais em componentes do estabilizador horizontal. O problema afetou o ritmo de entrega do jato justamente quando a fabricante acumula uma carteira de quase 400 aeronaves ainda pendentes. A informação foi confirmada...
Germany
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Ein exzellenter Malaysia Airlines Business Sale
Malaysian Airlines verkauft die Business ab … Es ist wieder Reisemesse (MATTA Fair) in Kuala Lumpur und Malaysia…
Brazil
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Acaba hoje! LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard
Não perca o prazo! O LATAM Pass encerra hoje, 4 de setembro, sua campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard, oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. Confira as condições e aproveite antes do fim da oferta! LATAM Pass e Itaú + Credicard Para...
Brazil
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GOL Smiles BB facilita isenção de anuidade com meta de gastos bem menor
A campanha dos cartões GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil ganhou um atrativo importante para quem estava de olho em um dos produtos: a meta de gastos necessária para conseguir a isenção da anuidade caiu consideravelmente em relação à oferta anterior. A promoção atual permite que clientes que contratarem um cartão...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Passagens para Lisboa a partir de 76 mil pontos no Azul Fidelidade
Lisboa nos planos da próxima viagem? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissão no Azul Fidelidade para a capital portuguesa, com passagens a partir de 76 mil pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua viagem...
Brazil
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Premium economy no novo Airbus A350 da Emirates ganha divisória elétrica de privacidade
A Emirates apresentou uma novidade inédita na cabine premium economy de seus novos Airbus A350: um assento com divisória elétrica de privacidade que vai até a altura total do assento. Segundo a companhia, trata-se do primeiro assento de premium economy do mundo com esse recurso, permitindo que o passageiro ajuste...
Brazil
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Só hoje! Inter oferece 5% de cashback em abastecimentos no Shell Box
Vai abastecer hoje? Somente nesta sexta-feira, o Inter, em parceria com o Shell Box, está oferecendo 5% de cashback nos abastecimentos realizados em postos participantes. Para aproveitar, o pagamento deve ser feito pelo Shell Box dentro do Super App Inter. Confira as condições e aproveite antes do fim da oferta!...
Brazil
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Anac reajusta tarifas de embarque em seis aeroportos; veja os novos valores
A Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) publicou, no Diário Oficial da União, novos valores máximos para as tarifas de embarque e outras taxas aeroportuárias de seis aeroportos brasileiros. Os reajustes atingem os aeroportos de Florianópolis e Salvador, além dos terminais de Fortaleza, Jericoacoara e Porto Alegre, e incluem as...
Brazil
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Último dia! Transfira pontos da Esfera para o ALL Accor com até 30% de bônus
Último dia para aproveitar! O ALL Accor encerra hoje, 4 de setembro, a campanha que oferece até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos Esfera. Associados ALL recebem 20% de bônus, enquanto assinantes ALL Signature garantem 10% adicional. Confira as condições e aproveite antes do fim da oferta! Esfera e...
Brazil
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Conta Global ARQ: guia completo
A ARQ opera no México, Colômbia, Argentina e Brasil e oferece uma conta global para quem deseja comprar dólares e euros digitais, viajar ao exterior ou investir nos Estados Unidos. Entre os principais diferenciais estão a taxa de conversão de 0,5%, cartão de débito internacional Mastercard sem IOF, rendimento de...
Germany
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DEAL: Oman Air Business Manila – Muscat (Oneway): 380 Euro
Mit der Oman Air Business sehr günstig fliegen … Oman Air verkauft gerade auf der Strecke Manila –…
Germany
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50 GHA Discovery Dollars pro Stay (2 Nächte)
Mit GHA viele Discovery Dollars sammeln … GHA Discovery hat ein Giveaway gestartet. Da ist eine beigefügte Promo…
Spain
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MeliáRewards: cómo funciona, niveles y cuánto valen los puntos
MeliáRewards es el programa de fidelidad gratuito de Meliá Hotels International. Meliá anuncia tarifas y descuentos para socios de hasta el 20 %, aunque eso no en garantía de que el precio final sea siempre inferior al que aparece sin iniciar sesión. En la comprobación de septiembre de 2026, el...
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30% Bonus bei der Übertragung von Membership Rewards Punkten zu Marriott Bonvoy
Auch in diesem Herbst gibt es bei American Express Membership Rewards® wieder einen Transferbonus für Marriott Bonvoy. Bis…
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 3 de setembro de 2026
Mais uma edição do Radar PPV chegou! Nesta quinta-feira, reunimos as principais oportunidades encontradas no universo de pontos, milhas e viagens, facilitando o acesso às promoções que realmente merecem atenção. Confira os destaques do dia e aproveite. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência de...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Shopping Smiles oferece até 26 milhas por real na Polishop
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do Shopping Smiles, que permite acumular até 26 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados da Polishop. A oferta segue ativa até o dia 13 de setembro. Vamos aos detalhes! Shopping Smiles e Polishop O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma:...
Brazil
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Milhas, cupons e cashback: fique por dentro das promoções do PPV
Quer economizar sem precisar acompanhar diversos grupos todos os dias? O grupo de promoções do PPV reúne oportunidades de cupons, cashback, descontos e acúmulo de milhas e envia os principais destaques diretamente para o seu celular. O acesso no plano anual à vista sai pelo equivalente a R$ 19,62 por...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Azul Fidelidade oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos BRB
Últimas horas para aproveitar! O Azul Fidelidade está com uma campanha em parceria com o BRB que oferece até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira as condições da promoção e veja como aproveitar antes que se encerre. Azul Fidelidade e BRB Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada...
Brazil
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Lufthansa encerra serviço de bagagem do AiRail em Frankfurt
A Lufthansa encerrará, a partir de 26 de outubro de 2026, os serviços presenciais de check-in e entrega de bagagem oferecidos no AiRail Terminal, localizado junto à estação ferroviária de longa distância do Aeroporto de Frankfurt. A partir da mesma data, passageiros que utilizam o serviço AiRail precisarão realizar os...
Brazil
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Clube Smiles em promoção: novas assinaturas recebem até 30 mil milhas bônus
A Smiles trouxe de volta sua oferta de adesão ao clube, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 30.000 milhas bônus em novas assinaturas do Clube Smiles. A promoção é válida até as 10h do dia 14 de setembro. Atenção: a mecânica desta oferta é diferente da anterior. Promoção Clube...
Brazil
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LATAM inaugura voo direto entre Recife e Petrolina
A LATAM Airlines Brasil inaugurou nesta quarta-feira (2) sua nova rota direta entre Recife e Petrolina, ampliando as opções de transporte aéreo dentro de Pernambuco. A ligação atende tanto passageiros que circulam entre as duas cidades quanto viajantes que utilizam Recife para conexões com outros destinos. Petrolina, localizada a mais...
Brazil
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Até 60% de bônus ao transformar cashback do Méliuz em pontos Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova promoção em parceria com o Méliuz, oferecendo até 60% de bônus ao transformar seu cashback em pontos. Confira abaixo as condições da promoção, válida até o dia 6 de setembro. Promoção Azul Fidelidade e Méliuz Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte...
Brazil
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Emirates apresenta nova seleção de vinhos e champanhes para todas as cabines
A Emirates anunciou uma nova seleção de vinhos e champanhes que será incorporada gradualmente ao serviço de bordo ao longo dos próximos meses. A lista inclui rótulos de diferentes regiões produtoras, com opções que vão da primeira classe à econômica e mudanças específicas de acordo com a rota. De Dom...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV: LATAM Pass com passagens internacionais a partir de 16.023 milhas + taxas
Quem sonha em fazer uma viagem internacional não pode deixar de conferir esta seleção. Reunimos passagens internacionais da LATAM a partir de 16.023 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas para diversos destinos no exterior. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite as oportunidades para economizar suas milhas. Passagens internacionais LATAM Garantir as...
Traveling For Miles
Review: Hyatt Place London City East (London from 8,000 points)
A full review of the Hyatt Place London City East: the rooms, the breakfast, the rooftop bar, and why 8,000 World of Hyatt points can go a long way in London.
Frequent Miler
Capital One Shopping redemption options have changed again (Walmart back for some)
Update 9/4/26:  A number of good Capital One Shopping redemption options have returned. The selection of gift cards you’ll see is targeted, so there’s no guarantee you’ll have all—or even some—of these. However, some people can now redeem their Capital One Shopping cashback for brands including Best Buy, Starbucks, DoorDash,...

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New DOT Rule Could Let Airlines Dodge Hotel And Meal Costs After Maintenance Delays
A new Department of Transportation rule changes how airlines classify certain delays and cancellations, and while most of the carve-outs strike me as perfectly reasonable, one provision concerning unscheduled maintenance could become a very convenient escape hatch for airlines. New DOT Rule Could Let Airlines Avoid Hotels And Meals After...
One Mile at a Time
Which Airlines Have The Most First Class Seats? From 8 To 2,214 Seats
A look at how many first class seats each airline offers across its fleet, from Emirates' massive 2,214 seats down to Air Côte d'Ivoire's mere 8.
The Bulkhead Seat
American and Delta to Match $1,000 Federal Contribution to Trump Accounts
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are expanding their employee benefits. Both have announced…
View from the Wing
Your Plane Breaks, But The Airline May No Longer Owe You A Hotel—DOT Finalizes New Rule To Shift Costs To Passengers
Starting October 19, a broken aircraft may no longer count as an airline-controlled delay when the problem cannot be deferred. DOT expects fewer meals and hotel rooms—and calls it a transfer of value from consumers back to airlines.
Miles To Memories
(Ending Soon) Chase Ink Cash & Unlimited: New $1000 Bonus
The Chase Ink Cash & Unlimited $1000 bonus has returned. This is the all time high offer for these cards & it is even available via referral.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Miles and Points On Sale — September 4 2026
Sometimes you need an infusion of miles or points to your membership account for whatever reason — perhaps to have enough to redeem for a limited time award as one example — and the best time to purchase or gift miles or points is when they are on sale, as...
Live from a Lounge
Air India lets go the Captain of Phuket–Delhi Flight After AAIB Flags Psychoactive Substance Use
Air India let go of the controversial captain, Sudeep Vahishta, after the AAIB pointed out in its preliminary report about the "non-negative" test for psychoactive substances in his bloodstream.
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Summit Card: Trip Delay, Lost Bag, And Other Travel Coverage Explained
The Atmos Rewards Summit Card offers strong travel protection, including trip delay and cancellation coverage, lost and delayed baggage reimbursement, and emergency evacuation coverage.
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Joins American Airlines In $1,000 Trump Account Matches For Employees’ Children
UPDATE: Delta Air Lines has now joined American Airlines in matching the federal government’s $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible children of employees. Delta announced that it will also contribute $1,000 to eligible children’s accounts, matching the opening deposit from the U.S. Treasury for children born on or after...
Travel Points Playbook
Southwest Announces New Lounges and Teases Premium Credit Card
We already knew Southwest planned to build its first airport lounge in Honolulu, but this week we learned…
{Tech} for Travel
BleeqUp Rover launches at IFA with AI sports eyewear
Announced at IFA 2026, BleeqUp Rover brings AI sports glasses into focus with 3K video, safety alerts, open-ear audio and a lightweight 53g frame for riders. The post BleeqUp Rover launches at IFA with AI sports eyewear appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Miles To Memories
(10% Back!) Why I Love Target Circle Offers & How To Maximize Them
I share some tips on maximizing Target Circle offers to lock in some pretty great savings at a ton of different places.
TravelUpdate
Review: Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Sydney to Hong Kong
I’ve always enjoyed flying Cathay Pacific Premium Economy as it is a very decent product. When it came…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Has Finally Nailed Premium Economy. So Why Is Qatar Airways Still Refusing to Join In?
Emirates just unveiled its next-generation Premium Economy seat, arguably now the world’s leading product in its class, and a massive step up from a product the airline’s president, Sir Tim Clark, was once reluctant to launch, worried it would simply cannibalise Business Class. That reluctance turned out to be a...
Traveling For Miles
Amex to Hilton transfers now come with a 20% or 30% bonus (but it’s a bad deal)
Amex is again running a targeted transfer bonus offer for card holders looking to convert their Membership Rewards points over to Hilton Honors points. This offer runs to the middle of October and different card holders are likely to see different bonus offers.
One Mile at a Time
Global Airlines Faces Another Winding Up Petition: Is Liquidation Next?
Global Airlines is back in the UK's insolvency courts over a new winding up petition, with recent hearings suggesting the pressure on the grounded A380 operator is mounting.
Economy Class & Beyond
SAS completes its Airbus A320neo Starlink rollout
Scandinavian Airlines has been working at pace, completing its Starlink installation across the entire Airbus A320neo fleet in six months. When SAS launched Starlink in March, the ambition was to move quickly and bring high-speed connectivity to as many customers as possible. Six months later, the airline has completed the...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Says Order Will Be For Up To 65 Widebody Jets—And After Retiring Too Many Planes, Airbus Is Back In The Running
American is deep into a competition to replace 47 Boeing 777-200ERs, and Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper says Airbus can overcome Boeing’s commonality advantage. A ceiling of 65 aircraft creates room for growth, but it is not evidence of 18 firm growth jets—and deliveries in the 2030s cannot recover the...
The Alviator
Review: ANA 777 Premium Economy (HND-LHR)
A review of ANA's 777 premium economy, on the same aircraft that feature their famous "The Suite" and "The Room". How's it like back there?
Live from a Lounge
Air India’s flight from Phuket to Delhi, VT-EXO Incident: AAIB issues preliminary report without any additional updates
In early August 2026, an incident involving Air India’s A320neo VT-EXO during a flight from Phuket to Delhi was initially reported as clear-air turbulence. All sorts of new information came to light later, which included, for instance, probable failure of the hydraulic systems and a captain who had marijuana in...
One Mile at a Time
6 Reasons I Prefer Window Seats To Aisle Seats When Flying
I used to always pick aisle seats, but now I always choose the window. Here are six reasons my seating preference has completely flipped.
Eye of the Flyer
Airfares are up more than 20% in a year – are they done? Plus a Miami “grenade” joke turns into a felony, and 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: 💰 Airfare Is Up More Than 20% in a Year. An Airline Industry CEO Says the Hikes Are Finally Done. U.S. airfares jumped 20.7% year over year, driven mostly...
Traveling For Miles
Emirates unveils a new Premium Economy seat with a full-height privacy screen and less legroom
Emirates has announced an upgraded Premium Economy seat that is set to appear on its newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft. The headline features are a full-height, electrically operated privacy screen between every seat, and electronic seat controls, but there's more to this than just that.