Frequent Miler
Bilt has removed upgrade/downgrade terms and conditions (for now?)
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on the fact that Bilt Rewards had added new terms and conditions for cardholders relating to their ability to upgrade or downgrade their Bilt credit card and what would be involved in those processes. There was some cause for concern because the wording...
Points With a Crew
23 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Deals Still Available
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is still going on, with deals available on travel and tech gear, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
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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.
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…
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.
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 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.
Frequent Miler
Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)
A member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group recently reported being told by a Chase representative that changes are coming to their old IHG Select card (this is the old card with a $49 annual fee that has not been available for new applicants or product changes for years)....
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.
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...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Polaris® Lounge: The Buffet Isn’t What It Used to Be and Feels Like Golden Corral
For years the food served in flight for passengers in United Airline’s most premium…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Will the Province of Alberta Become Its Own Country?
If the people of Alberta have their way via a referendum that is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, you might have the stamp of one more country to add to your passport, as the province could secede from the country of Canada and become a nation of its own. Ten...
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Spain
Ultima Llamada
Así será el A380 renovado de British Airways: 106 Club Suites, nueva First y 88 plazas menos en Turista
British Airways renovará sus Airbus A380 con una nueva First, 106 Club Suites y 88 plazas menos en Turista. Así cambia la configuración del avión, cuándo empezará a volar y cómo reconocer la nueva cabina.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 6 de outubro de 2026
Bem-vindo a mais um Radar PPV! Nesta terça-feira, nossa equipe reuniu uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Seguro viagem: aproveite até 60% OFF e pontos Livelo com a Assist Card
Se a próxima viagem já está nos seus planos, não deixe o seguro viagem de fora. A parceria entre a Assist Card e o Pontos Pra Voar oferece até 60% de desconto em diferentes planos, além da possibilidade de garantir pontos Livelo. Confira as condições da oferta e veja como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos na LATAM partir de 4.581 milhas
Nesta terça-feira, você pode encontrar novas oportunidades para quem busca economizar nas próximas viagens. Nossa equipe encontrou passagens nacionais a partir de 4.581 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com opções para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira a seleção e veja quais trechos podem fazer sentido para sua próxima viagem. Passagens nacionais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 270 mil milhas
Últimas horas para aproveitar a campanha da Smiles! Quem ainda não assinou o clube pode garantir até 270 mil milhas em novas adesões, conforme o plano escolhido. A oferta fica disponível até as 10h do dia 7 de outubro. Confira as condições da promoção e aproveite antes que ela termine....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece 12% de desconto em passagens para clientes Azul Itaú
Tem um cartão Azul Itaú? O Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova oferta para os clientes dos cartões, permitindo garantir 12% de desconto na emissão de passagens nacionais e internacionais. A condição é válida até dia 12 de outubro. Confira os detalhes e veja como aproveitar! Azul Fidelidade com até 12% OFF...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Má conduta em salas VIP podem custar suas milhas e seu status
Você sabia que algumas companhias aéreas preveem punições para passageiros que apresentarem má conduta nas suas salas VIP? O comportamento inadequado pode, por exemplo, custar milhas e/ou rebaixamento de status em algumas companhias aéreas. No Brasil, com as lotações recentes das salas e os casos recorrentes em debate, seria uma...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite os cupons no Mercado Livre com até R$ 50 de desconto
Terça-feira também é dia de economizar. Se você está com produtos no carrinho, vale a pena conferir os novos cupons disponíveis no Mercado Livre, que oferecem até R$ 50 de desconto. Veja os cupons disponíveis, confira as regras e aproveite para garantir seus produtos pagando menos. Cupons no Mercado Livre...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul reforça operação na Bahia com 780 voos extra
 A Azul anunciou uma operação especial para a alta temporada que adicionará 780 voos extras na Bahia entre dezembro de 2026 e fevereiro de 2027, ampliando em cerca de 115 mil assentos a oferta da companhia nos principais destinos baianos.  O reforço não chega por acaso. A Bahia segue entre...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul pelo Mundo tem voos internacionais a partir de 40.500 pontos + taxas
Que tal começar o dia planejando uma viagem internacional? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe reuniu oportunidades no Azul pelo Mundo, com emissões para diferentes destinos no exterior a partir de 40.500 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira as rotas e as datas disponíveis e veja qual...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta e LATAM completam quatro anos de parceria com 17,4 milhões de passageiros transportados
Delta e LATAM completam quatro anos de parceria com expansão da conectividade entre as Américas. A joint venture já transportou 17,4 milhões de passageiros e, no Brasil, a capacidade conjunta cresceu quase 33% em 2026 na comparação com 2023. Parceriaa Delta e LATAM A Delta Air Lines e a LATAM...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Ganhe até 40 mil pontos bônus na campanha Mais com Elo
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção da Elo, oferecendo aos seus clientes a possibilidade de ganhar até 40 mil pontos bônus ao atingir uma das metas de gastos disponíveis. A seguir, veja os detalhes desta oferta válida até o dia 20 de outubro de 2026, com bonificações de até...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis Novotel no Brasil: confira diárias a partir de R$ 235
Quem gosta de viajar com conforto, sem abrir mão da economia, pode aproveitar esta ótima seleção de hotéis da rede Novotel. Encontramos opções em diferentes cidades brasileiras, com diárias a partir de R$ 235, ideais para aproveitar momentos de lazer durante a viagem. Confira os detalhes. Hotéis Novotel pelo Brasil...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Foz do Iguaçu ganha novas rotas e reforço de voos da Azul para temporada de verão
A malha aérea de Foz do Iguaçu (PR) receberá 148 voos extras entre 5 de dezembro de 2026 e 14 de fevereiro de 2027 para atender à alta temporada. O planejamento da Azul inclui a estreia de duas rotas sazonais diretas partindo de Porto Alegre e Recife, além de reforço...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Obras en Ezeiza: qué cambia en tu vuelo entre octubre y noviembre de 2026
Ezeiza seguirá abierto durante las obras, pero la reducción de pista obliga a modificar vuelos. Repaso las fechas, las escalas técnicas, las cancelaciones y las opciones para quienes ya tienen billete, con fuentes oficiales y avisos reproducidos por agencias y medios.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade e Magalu lançam oferta de até 14 pontos por real
De olho em algum produto no Magalu? O Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova campanha em parceria com a loja, oferecendo até 14 pontos por real gasto em compras online. A condição fica disponível até 10 de outubro, sendo uma oportunidade para aumentar o saldo enquanto aproveita as ofertas do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Embraer tem melhor terceiro trimestre da história e entrega 66 aeronaves
A Embraer entregou 66 aeronaves no terceiro trimestre de 2026, alcançando o melhor resultado da sua história para o período. No acumulado do ano, a fabricante brasileira já soma 175 aviões entregues, crescimento de 14% em relação a 2025. Embraer A Embraer registrou o melhor terceiro trimestre de sua história...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 100% de bônus em transferências do C6 Bank
O Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova oportunidade para quem possui pontos no C6 Bank. Em parceria com o banco, o programa oferece até 100% de bônus nas transferências de pontos realizadas até amanhã, 7 de outubro. Confira as condições da campanha e veja como aproveitar! Azul Fidelidade e C6...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aerolíneas lança promoção para Buenos Aires durante visita do Papa
Viajar para a Argentina nas próximas semanas pode ficar mais barato para os brasileiros. A Aerolíneas Argentinas anunciou uma campanha promocional para voos com destino a Buenos Aires durante o período da visita do Papa Leão XIV ao país, prevista para acontecer entre os dias 8 e 11 de novembro....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais a partir de 7.100 milhas Smiles + taxas
Que tal viajar pelo Brasil gastando poucas milhas? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades de emissões na Smiles para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 7.100 milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual destino pode entrar nos...
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Revolut fügt Club Eurostar als ersten Bahnpartner für RevPoints hinzu
Revolut gibt weiter fleißig Gas und hat mit Club Eurostar einen weiteren Transferpartner für RevPoints hinzugefügt. Damit erhalten…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 16 pontos por real na Netshoes
Quer renovar suas peças esportivas? O Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova campanha em parceria com a Netshoes, oferecendo até 16 pontos por real gasto em produtos vendidos e entregues pela própria loja. A oferta fica disponível até 10 de outubro. Confira as condições e veja como turbinar o saldo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 5 de outubro de 2026
A semana começa com mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta segunda-feira, nossa equipe reuniu uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 270 mil milhas
Ainda dá tempo de garantir até 270 mil milhas na Smiles! A campanha para novas adesões ao clube segue valendo e oferece diferentes condições conforme o plano escolhido. A promoção está disponível até as 10h do dia 7 de outubro. Confira os detalhes, veja as regras e aproveite antes do...
Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels promo: Earn 2,500 I Prefer points at new properties
Preferred Hotels is once again offering 2,500 bonus I Prefer points when booking stays at their new properties. The Deal Earn 2,500 bonus points when staying at new Preferred Hotels properties. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Book by December 31, 2026 for stays through March 31, 2027. Booking must...
Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines plans to open its largest Admirals Club… at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
It seems that supporting its passengers with lounge access continues to be key for American Airlines, with the airline announcing plans to open the largest Admirals Club lounge in its network at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Last year, American Airlines announced its plans to increase lounge space for customers travelling through...

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Live and Let’s Fly
Ouch: Delta A350 Clips Air Canada 777’s Tail At LAX While Taxiing For Tokyo
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 clipped an Air Canada Boeing 777-200 at Los Angeles International Airport this morning, damaging the aircraft and disrupting travel plans. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, but this is certainly not how anyone wanted to begin a flight to Tokyo or end one from...
Frequent Miler
Preferred Hotels promo: Earn 2X points on 2+ night stays through 12/31/26 (book by 10/31/26)
Preferred Hotels is running a double points promotion that’s valid on stays of two or more nights through the end of the year, although you do have to make your reservation(s) by the end of October. The Deal Earn 2X I Prefer points when booking stays of two or more...
Your Mileage May Vary
Japan Is Changing Its Tax-Free Shopping For Tourists. Here’s What You’ll Need To Know
Japan isn’t eliminating tax-free shopping for tourists, but it’s changing the rules and procedures of how it works. Shopping in Japan as a tourist has always come with a nice…
View from the Wing
Expedia Revamps Rewards—Free Lounges After 90-Minute Delays, CLEAR Discounts And Halved Hotel Rebates For Most Members
One Key Platinum members enrolling in CLEAR+ for the first time can pay $129, leaving room in Amex’s $219 credit to offset most of a spouse’s membership. Expedia is also expanding delay lounge access, while cutting some everyday rewards.
Frequent Miler
SimplyMiles: Spend $150+ with Turo & get 1,160 AAdvantage miles + 1,160 Loyalty Points
SimplyMiles is offering both 1,160 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points when spending $150 or more with a linked Mastercard. The Deal Spend $150+ at Turo with a linked Mastercard & earn 1,160 AAdvantage miles & Loyalty points from SimplyMiles. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Expires December 31,...
Miles To Memories
Strip Showgirls Kerfuffle & Licensing, Flamingo’s Next Big Expansion & The Magic GOAT?!
Flamingo's next expansion nearing opening, the Vanderpump Vegas reality show, showgirls battle on the Strip & NYNY's terrible new carpet.
Frequent Miler
Best Western promo: Earn 2K bonus points per stay, stack with 2X promo
Best Western is running a promotion through October 28 that’s offering 2,000 bonus points per stay. This can be stacked with a separate promotion that’s offering 2X points to earn even more points. The Deal Earn 2,000 bonus Best Western Rewards points per stay. Direct link to registration. Key Terms...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Airlines Launches ChatGPT Plugin to Help Travelers Find Flights
Southwest Airlines is bringing flight shopping directly into ChatGPT through a new partnership with…
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Airbus A350 Collides With Air Canada Boeing 777 at LAX
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 and an Air Canada Boeing 777-233LR have been…
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Choice points with up to a 30% discount?
Choice Hotels is offering a discount on buying points. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense for your patterns of earning and redemption. Does this new promotion fit that criteria?
Your Mileage May Vary
American Airlines Spent Years Going Low-Cost. Can They Undo It?
Last year, I wrote that American Airlines had become the newest low-cost carrier. I didn’t mean that American suddenly had the same business model as Spirit or Frontier. I meant…
Frequent Miler
Targeted IHG promo: Earn double elite night credits (limit 10 bonus elite nights)
IHG One Rewards is targeting some members with a promotion offering double elite night credits through the end of the year, with a limit of 10 bonus elite nights. This promotion could be particularly handy if you’ve picked up the new IHG One Rewards Premier Select card or one of...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: Get up 35% bonus Avios on points conversions (October 6 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is the return of Qatar Airways' transfer bonus where you can get up to 35% bonus Avios on conversions from other programs. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Miles To Memories
Legacy Chase IHG Select Card Annual Fee Doubling to $99, Free Night Improving to 50K
Chase is making changes to the grandfathered IHG Select Card in 2027, doubling the annual fee from $49 to $99 while increasing the anniversary free night certificate from 40,000 to 50,000 points.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Double IHG One Rewards Points When You Book Reservations For Other People
You can earn double IHG One Rewards points when you book reservations of qualifying room stays, meetings, or events at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide on behalf of other people through Friday, July 30, 2027 for a total of six points per United States dollar if you are a...
View from the Wing
United Pilots Reportedly Gave Up First Class To Monitor Behavior Of Colleague Who Praised October 7 Attack
A new report says two United pilots spent an entire flight in the cockpit because they didn’t trust Ibrahim Mossallam. It also alleges the pilots’ union blocked his firing.
Frequent Miler
Fly to/from Sydney, Australia for only 25K American Airlines miles this month
If our recent Wild Card challenge has whetted your appetite for flying Down Under, American Airlines is giving AAdvantage members an opportunity to book flights between the US and Sydney, Australia for only 25,000 miles one-way for travel during October. The downside? As the pricing would suggest, this is in...
View from the Wing
When American Airlines Wants $313 More To Escape Basic Economy—You’re Still Flying Coach [Roundup]
An American Airlines fare quote asks $313 more to escape basic economy without leaving coach. Plus, Disney’s former CEO blames Bob Iger for closing the Star Wars hotel, Airbnb’s inflated ratings, and how government travel can disguise airline subsidies.
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Is Cutting Food & Drink Service On Some Flights. Here’s Who Loses It
Delta is changing its food and beverage service on select flights. Most passengers will no longer receive anything, although one group will continue getting full service. Another day, another airline…
Miles To Memories
Amex Business Gold $240 Business Credit: UPS Replaces FedEx
American Express has added UPS as an eligible merchant for the Business Gold Card’s monthly $20 Flexible Business Credit, replacing FedEx as of October 2026.
One Mile at a Time
American Plans Flagship Lounge For Charlotte Airport, Plus Biggest-Ever Admirals Club
American Airlines will build a 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club, its largest ever, plus a new Flagship Lounge at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Building One Of The World’s Biggest Lounges—40,000 Square Feet In Crowded Charlotte
Construction starts this year on an atrium lounge larger than American’s planned DFW club. I reported the 40,000 square foot proposal in 2023—and Charlotte’s crowded concourses and inadequate clubs have only made it more necessary.
Frequent Miler
Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels
For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new and recently refreshed properties, with different hotels being added each month. The eligible new properties were previously bookable for three months ahead of time. Since March 2026 though, IHG has extended the booking...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Is Building Its Largest Admirals Club® in Charlotte
American Airlines announced today that Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will one day have…