TravelUpdate
Admiral Hotel Copenhagen Review: Is It Worth the Stay?
For a one-night stay in Copenhagen, I stayed at the Admiral Hotel, a 4-star property that is part…
Miles To Memories
Potentially Profitable Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal Returns (Plus Bonus Points)
The Office Depot Visa Gift Card Deal is back again this week. Rack up some bonus points, and maybe even some potential profit!
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Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Parking Fees Are Getting Ridiculous. Here’s How To Avoid Them
Overnight parking can add a surprisingly large amount to the cost of a hotel stay. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid or reduce the charge, if you plan ahead.…
One Mile at a Time
Air Algerie A330 Business Class: Dreadfully Bad, They’re Not Even Pretending To Try!
An uncharacteristically brutal review: Air Algerie's A330neo business class has decent seats, but the service, food, and amenities are among the worst the author has ever flown.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: American Airlines Will No Longer Bump Passengers—Volunteers Can Get The Next Flight Even If It’s Full
An internal American Airlines memo tells airport staff to keep the aircraft door open until enough passengers volunteer, take a delay if necessary, and let local managers approve higher compensation. Volunteers can even be confirmed on the next sold-out departure.
Miles To Memories
Why We’re Done with the Citi Strata Elite, and What’s Next
We figured a Citi Strate Elite downgrade was inevitable. In this article, I cover our top options and what we plan to select.
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Who Refused to Give Up Her Window Seat to a Child Is Now Suing
A Brazilian airline passenger who became an unexpected social media sensation after refusing to…
Live and Let’s Fly
Las Vegas Is Cheaper Now, But Fewer People Are Coming
Las Vegas hotel rates hit their lowest of 2026 and August still lost 4.3% of visitors. Blame the calendar if you like, but the airport numbers say it is bigger.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Trying Harder In Coach—Better Snacks, Confused Passengers, And An Awkward New Service
American’s new coach snacks are a welcome improvement. On my flight, though, three choices left passengers hesitating, while the new service instructions call for placing drinks on window seat trays flight attendants can’t reach from the aisle.
Points With a Crew
What Should You Do If a Plane Passenger Puts a Suitcase in Your Overhead Bin? Here’s What Flight Attendants Say
The airplane boarding process can be complicated, and much of the tension regards the overhead bins. If you get to your seat and the bin above your seat is taken, what should you ...
View from the Wing
United Raises Credit Card Bonuses To 100,000 Miles—Cardholders Earn More On Flights And Pay Less For Awards
United and Chase have raised initial bonuses on all four personal credit cards, with offers now reaching 100,000 miles. That's worth considering because United has made its credit card much harder to skip: eligible primary cardholders earn more miles for flying, then pay fewer miles to book United awards. Even...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passenger Put His Bare Feet Where They Didn’t Belong. His Seatmate Got Revenge
Airplane etiquette shouldn’t be complicated: your feet belong in your own space. One passenger ignored that particular rule, and the person sitting in front of him decided he’d had enough.…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Drops Charlotte Lounge’s “One Item” Rule—Now Staff Are Offering Extra Food
American Airlines’ Charlotte grab ‘n go lounge used to make guests choose between a sandwich and a charcuterie box. On my latest visit, I could have both—and staff were proactively offering me more food.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos da Livelo para o Azul Fidelidade com até 100% de bônus
A semana começou com uma nova oportunidade para quem quer aumentar o saldo no Azul Fidelidade. Em parceria com a Livelo, o programa lançou uma campanha que oferece até 100% de bônus nas transferências de pontos realizadas até 7 de outubro. Confira as condições e veja como aproveitar a oferta!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite os cupons no Mercado Livre com até R$ 500 de desconto nesta segunda-feira
A semana começou com novas oportunidades para quem quer economizar nas compras online. Se você está com produtos no carrinho, vale a pena conferir os novos cupons disponíveis no Mercado Livre, que oferecem até R$ 500 de desconto. Veja os cupons disponíveis, confira as regras e aproveite para garantir seus...
Brazil
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LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard + 1.000 milhas extras
O LATAM Pass lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard, oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. E, caso seja sua primeira transferência entre os parceiros, você ganha mais 1.000 milhas extra. A condição fica disponível até 9 de outubro. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul Fidelidade oferece voos nacionais a partir de 2.400 pontos
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando poucos pontos? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 2.400 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual destino pode...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Semana 10.10 ALL Signature: transfira pontos de todos os parceiros para o ALL Accor com até 22% de bônus
O ALL Accor começou a semana do 10 do 10 com uma nova oportunidade de transferência de pontos voltada aos assinantes do ALL Signature. Nesta promoção, é possível garantir até 22% de bônus sobre os pontos Reward transferidos de todos os parceiros. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida...
Brazil
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Oktoberfest no Brasil: o guia das grandes festas alemãs
Todo mês de outubro, um grito ecoa de Munique até o interior do Rio Grande do Sul: “O’zapft is!”, ou “Está aberta!”. É a senha que libera a maior festa cervejeira do mundo, e o Brasil, herdeiro de uma forte imigração alemã, responde ao chamado com entusiasmo de sobra. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: 3 Parques temáticos no Brasil para curtir com a família
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, o Welerson Silva apresenta três parques temáticos de destaque: a adrenalina do Beto Carrero World em Santa Catarina, o encanto lúdico da Terra Mágica Florybal na Serra Gaúcha e as famosas águas termais do Hot Park em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupos silenciosos do PPV: do alerta à próxima viagem
Uma promoção de transferência, uma oportunidade de passagem ou uma oferta de cashback pode ajudar nos seus planos. Nos grupos silenciosos do PPV, você recebe informações para acompanhar essas oportunidades e decidir quais merecem sua atenção. Grupos Silenciosos do PPV Quem acumula pontos e milhas costuma ter um objetivo: visitar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
O método para receber pagamentos dos EUA e da Europa sem perder dinheiro em taxas bancárias
Aprender como receber dinheiro do exterior com eficiência virou uma prioridade para freelancers, programadores e prestadores de serviços remotos que atendem empresas fora do país. Ao utilizar a conta global ARQ, o profissional obtém dados bancários locais nos Estados Unidos e na Europa para receber em dólar sem taxa Swift,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Conheça os principais museus e exposições de carros no Brasil
Você que é amante de carros com certeza já parou o que estava fazendo durante uma viagem só para admirar um modelo clássico, esportivo ou de design futurista. Para quem tem esse fascínio por carros, separamos museus que não podem ficar de fora do roteiro pelo Brasil ou pelo mundo....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Accor libera reservas para o novo hotel Sofitel no Rio de Janeiro
A Accor iniciou as reservas online para o Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, novo hotel cinco estrelas da rede no Brasil. A inauguração está prevista para o final de 2026, com as primeiras hospedagens disponíveis a partir de 1º de dezembro. O empreendimento será o primeiro flagship da marca Sofitel...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL lança voos diretos entre Rio de Janeiro e Salta
A GOL Linhas Aéreas lançou voos diretos entre Rio de Janeiro e Salta, na Argentina. A operação foi anunciada pela companhia em maio, mas o lançamento oficial aconteceu durante a FIT 2026. A operação terá início em 17 de dezembro, com duas frequências semanais entre o Galeão e o destino...
Brazil
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Dia de eleição! Semana do Milheiro – 28 de setembro a 04 de outubro
Domingou com você ouvindo alto-falantes de propagandas ilegais de políticos e brigas de vizinhos tentando forçar a própria opinião em quem votar, não é? Mas não se preocupe, a Semana do Milheiro está aqui para te lembrar que você também pode passar raiva mesmo quando está planejando sua próxima viagem....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 16.143 pontos + taxas
Está pensando para onde viajar nos próximos meses? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste domingo, reunimos 12 sugestões de passagens internacionais para viajar gastando a partir de apenas 16.143 pontos + taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Passagens internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira diárias a partir de R$ 162 em hotéis ibis pelo Brasil
Encontrar uma hospedagem que combine praticidade, conforto e um bom preço pode fazer toda a diferença na hora de planejar uma viagem. Pensando nisso, reunimos uma seleção de hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 138. Confira as opções disponíveis Hotéis ibis pelo Brasil Estes são alguns dos hotéis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 20% de desconto em passagens com pontos + reais
Precisando emitir uma passagem, mas o saldo de pontos está baixo? O Azul Fidelidade está com uma promoção, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens nacionais usando pontos + reais, conforme o nível no programa. A seguir, veja os detalhes desta oferta que acaba...
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2026年10月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）       Hilton Aspire  年会費：550ドル 普段のボーナス：150,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：200,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で6,000ドル 陸の一言： ボーナスが175k→200kに上がっています。Aspireは作れば自動的に無料宿泊券1枚もらえます。そこにこの200ｋはお得です！ 日本に帰国した人、日本でHiltonに泊まる人にとってはより使いやすい💳になりました。なのでHiltonポイント、Aspire作るのは日本で使うのが目的！という人は迷わず作りましょう。 ずっとキープする価値のある数少ない年会費高額のクレジットカードです。本帰国する人達が持っている💳の中にこのAspireが含まれているケースが多いです。理由は確実に年会費以上回収できるからです。 Hilton Aspireの魅力↓ 入会ボーナス👍...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: seu grupo gratuito para tirar dúvidas e trocar dicas
Procurando um grupo gratuito sobre pontos e milhas? Entre agora para o bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, um grupo 100% gratuito criado para quem gosta de viajar, acumular milhas e aproveitar melhor os programas de fidelidade. Nela, você pode tirar dúvidas, trocar dicas e conversar com outros apaixonados por viagens....
Germany
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Jetzt doppelte World of Hyatt Punkte bei neuen Hotels
Die Promo für neue Hotels wurde verändert … Seit Ewigkeiten hat World of Hyatt eine Promo für neue…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
As melhores companhias aéreas do mundo em 2026
Quem são as melhores companhias aéreas do mundo em 2026? A resposta acaba de ser divulgada pela Skytrax, responsável pelo tradicional World Airline Awards, premiação frequentemente chamada de “Oscar da aviação”. E, mais uma vez, a grande vencedora veio da Ásia: a Singapore Airlines foi eleita a Melhor Companhia Aérea...
Germany
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Erhöhte Miles and More Meilengutschrift bei Weiterleitung zu Marriott Bonvoy
Mit Weiterleitung von Miles and More zu Marriott Bonvoy mehr Meilen sammeln … Wer sich von Miles and…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Nomad oferece até 100 dólares ou euros de cashback na 1ª conversão
Perdeu o prazo? A Nomad decidiu estender a sua oferta especial para novos clientes, oferecendo 5% de cashback na primeira conversão e possibilidade de receber até 100 dólares ou euros. Para aproveitar essa promoção, é necessário realizar o cadastro com o cupom PPV26 e a primeira conversão de pelo menos R$...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Parques aquáticos perto de São Paulo para curtir o mês das crianças
 Confira nossa sugestão de parques aquáticos no interior de São Paulo com piscinas, toboáguas e atrações para diferentes idades para curtir com a família no mês das crianças. Parques Aquáticos em São Paulo para o mês das crianças Outubro chegou, o calor está dando as caras e ainda dá tempo...
Germany
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Brussels Miles and More Meilenschnäppchen Oktober 2026
Die Brussels Meilenschnäppchen sind da … Brussels macht wie im September mit einem Ziel der Business Langstrecke bei…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Last Chance: Save Up to 30% As Expedia Celebrates 30 Years
You can save up to 30% on stays with individual lodging reservations or combination packages through Wednesday, March 31, 2027 as Expedia celebrates 30 years in business in 2026... ...but you must...
One Mile at a Time
My Lithuanian & Bulgarian Wet Lease Adventure Across Algeria & Tunisia
Flying from Algiers to Tunis to Marseille on two unmarked, wet-leased Airbus A320s operated by Avion Express and Fly2Sky, with zero disclosure at booking.

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Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through October 10, 2026. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid October 4, 2026 – October 10, 2026. Limit 10 per household/business...
Monkey Miles
New Amex offer for Amazon
Check out the latest Amex Offer targeted Amazon purchases
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount? (Deal Ends Monday)
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 80% bonus miles on TAP Air Portugal flights (Book by October 5)
TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the 8th anniversary of Miles&Go with a flash bonus miles offer! Members of their Miles&Go program (free to join) will earn 80% more miles on flights from select markets that are booked by October 5 for travel until April 30, 2027. The markets included in...
Live and Let’s Fly
U.S. Ends Most Passport Stamps, Leaving Travelers To Trust Electronic Records
The United States is ending routine passport stamps at its borders, becoming the latest nation to replace a (fleetingly) familiar part of international travel with an electronic record. U.S. Ends Routine Passport Stamps At Immigration In an October 1, 2026 bulletin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it will...
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Cardholders Alert! What You Need To Do Now…
If you have the Amex Platinum Card, then now is a good time to go through this checklist and see which credits you still haven't used.
TravelUpdate
Earn 150,000 Points & 1 Free Night: Hilton Honors Business Card Review
With this limited time offer on the Hilton Honors Business Card, you can not only earn 150,000 points but also one free night certificate!
View from the Wing
United Airlines Warns Flight Attendants “Too Sick To Work” Means Too Sick To Vacation—Union Disagrees
United Airlines is reminding employees that “If you are too sick to work, you are too sick for leisure travel.” Its flight attendant union says cabin crew can still use their travel benefits while on sick leave, and they don't need a manager's permission first.
TravelUpdate
Post Devaluation, Is The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Still Worth It?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card has undergone some major changes. Is the card still worth the $95 annual fee?
TravelUpdate
Amex Platinum Card Reset, Chase Hyatt Devaluation, Transfer Bonuses & more…
A new quarter has started, your Amex Platinum Card credits have reset, that and more as we recap the top stories from the week gone by.
One Mile at a Time
Flydubai Terrorist Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack On Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
New details reveal just how premeditated the flydubai first officer's terror plot against Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport really was, and how close it came to succeeding.
Traveling For Miles
Save $270 on select Qatar Airways bookings with this Amex offer [Targeted]
Amex has launched a new targeted offer for spending with Qatar Airways in which it's offering a $270 statement credit on bookings made for travel originating in the United States. Unfortunately, the booking window is unusually short, so you only have a little over a month in which to find...
Miles For Family
Our Wonderful Stay at The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort in Thailand
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
Traveling For Miles
No, don’t convert your Hyatt points to Qatar Airways Avios
Qatar Airways is currently running a (mostly) very good promotion in which it's offering bonuses of up to 35% when you convert one or more rewards currencies (issued by the airline's partners) into Avios. Not all conversions covered by this promotion, however, are a good deal, and as I was...
View from the Wing
Southwest Is Giving Everyone Up To 10,500 Free Points With A Screenshot Of Your Phone
Southwest will turn your unread notifications into up to 10,000 Rapid Rewards points, plus another 500 for a quiz. Oddly, the minimum award in the announcement doesn’t seem to match the rules.
2PAXfly
AMEX CENTURION LOUNGES: Sydney and Melbourne close temporarily for refurbishment
American Express is temporarily closing both of its Australian Centurion Lounges this month, leaving some cardholders without their usual pre-flight sanctuary at Sydney and Melbourne international terminals. The Sydney Centurion Lounge at T1 closes from Tuesday, 6 October 2026, reopening on 20 October. Melbourne’s T2 lounge also closes on 6...
Live and Let’s Fly
Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Plane’s Own Crash Axe, UAE Says It Was A Terror Attempt
The weapon used to attack the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 was a crash axe, according to UAE investigators. That is a chilling new detail: equipment carried to help save lives was used against the man ultimately responsible for protecting everyone aboard. Flydubai Co-Pilot Used Cockpit Crash Axe To Attack...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Commits To Ending Involuntary Denied Boardings
American Airlines has quietly told employees to stop involuntarily bumping passengers, authorizing higher compensation and guaranteed rebooking to secure volunteers instead.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flydubai Terror Suspect Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack Before He Joined Airline and Had Nearly Carried Out Plan On Previous Flight
Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani First Officer of Flydubai flight FZ-1073, who is accused of attacking his Captain with a crash axe in an attempt to take over the plane last Wednesday, had reportedly planned the bloody terror plot before he even joined the airline and had already bottled up one...
One Mile at a Time
My Emirates Pass: Save Money In Dubai With Your Boarding Pass
Your Emirates boarding pass can unlock savings at hundreds of restaurants, spas, and retailers across the UAE this winter, thanks to My Emirates Pass.
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card Review: Is It Worth The $200 Fee?
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Frequent Miler
Experience Points: Book activities for no cash with these miles & points
Airline and hotel loyalty programs have long provided the ability to book activities and experiences using your points and miles. Those usually take two forms: auction style and ‘redeem now’ style. With auction style, you place a bid based on the maximum number of points you’re willing to redeem. If...
Points With a Crew
Would You Let a Stranger Plug Their Phone Into Your Laptop?
Would you let a stranger charge their phone from your laptop?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Corporate Rates Are Now More Restrictive With Marriott Bonvoy
Corporate rates are now more restrictive when booking reservations at hotel and resort properties with Marriott Bonvoy — likely to reduce people who fraudulently book reservations under those contracted special rates. Some of my clients in my training and consulting business were large corporations; and...