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Two More Flydubai Pilots Detained In UAE, Raising Questions About Whether Cockpit Attacker Acted Alone
Two Maldivian pilots employed by flydubai are reportedly in UAE custody as authorities investigate the September 30 cockpit attack on a flight to Tel Aviv. There is credible reporting behind the claim, but considerably less information about why they are being held…and nothing publicly establishing that they helped plan the...
One Mile at a Time
United Makes MileagePlus Elite Status Harder To Earn: Is The Airline “Winning,” Or Just Overly Confident?
United is overhauling MileagePlus elite status for 2027, cutting the PQF shortcut and raising Premier 1K's threshold to 32,000 PQPs.
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We Had A Hotel Room Problem In France. The Employee’s Solution Made Us Feel Like Idiots
During a trip to France, an unexpected hotel room problem woke us in the middle of the night. With an early flight ahead and a language barrier to contend with,…
Points With a Crew
The Secret Code You Never Want To Hear A Flight Attendant Say On An Airplane
In some ways, it seems like flight attendants have their own language that they often use to communicate without passengers knowing. But if you ever hear a flight attendant ...
View from the Wing
Rove’s 130 Miles Per Dollar Software Offer Lets You Buy Points At 3/4ths Of A Cent
There's an offer that earns 130.7 Rove miles per dollar, in other words that lets you buy Rove Miles which can be transferred to a variety of currencies at just three-quarters of a cent apiece. That's an extraordinary rate.
Live and Let’s Fly
Russian Model “Shocked” Emirates Denied Her Boarding From Mexico City To Dubai Over European Visa
An Emirates passenger says she was denied boarding from Mexico City to Dubai because her European visa had expired. But why would she need a European visa to fly to the United Arab Emirates? The stop in Barcelona is the answer…and a reminder that a direct flight is not necessarily...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: British Airways Boeing 787-10 Club World – LHR-ORD
After landing at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), I had a short window before my…
Your Mileage May Vary
Delta Introduces New Free Checked Baggage Perk For SkyMiles Members
There’s a reason airline passengers pay so much attention to baggage fees. Depending on the airline, the ticket you’ve purchased and how much luggage you’re bringing, those extra charges can…
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Airways Insiders Describe A Deeply Toxic Management Culture
Current and former Etihad employees describe a toxic senior management culture, with claims of disregard for staff dignity far beyond what's typical in the industry.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My First Time As a Passenger With Avianca — and The Verdict Is…
The nonstop domestic flight in Ecuador of almost 824 miles aboard an Airbus A320 airplane between Aeropuerto Ecológico Galápagos Seymour on the island of Baltra in the Galápagos Islands and Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito was my first time as a passenger with Avianca in the economy class cabin —...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Latest Uber Scam: Driver Takes Off Without Me…And I Still Got Charged
I’m really at a loss to explain my latest Uber scam, but I’ve proactively added an additional security layer to ensure it never happens again. My Uber Driver Started The Ride Before Picking Me Up, And Uber Still Charged Me I landed at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and requested a ride....
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Tests Airline-Style Upgrade List That Ranks Bonvoy Elite Members
Marriott is testing an app feature that shows elite members their upgrade odds and waitlist position before arrival. Is it transparency, or a setup to sell upgrades?
Economy Class & Beyond
CrossCountry Trains to lease an additional eight Class 221 SuperVoyagers
CrossCountry Trains (the operator that operates long-distance services across the United Kingdom which avoid London) has announced plans to strengthen its long-distance fleet with the introduction of eight additional Voyager trains, which will enter service in succession from early 2027. The additional trains have been secured through collaboration between CrossCountry,...
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Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do LATAM Pass para o ALL Accor e ganhe até 20% de bônus
O ALL Accor acaba de liberar uma nova promoção em parceria com o LATAM Pass, para os associados que querem turbinar o saldo de pontos. Nesta campanha, os associados podem garantir até 20% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A promoção ficará disponível até o dia 16 de outubro e...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Sua próxima viagem a Miami a partir de 49 mil milhas Smiles
Miami nos planos da próxima viagem? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades para conhecer um dos destinos mais procurados dos Estados Unidos utilizando milhas Smiles, com emissões a partir de 49 mil milhas + taxas e saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil. Confira os trechos...
Brazil
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Hotéis em Belo Horizonte: diárias a partir de R$ 97
Se Belo Horizonte está nos seus planos, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de hospedagens. Encontramos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 97, com alternativas para diferentes estilos de viagem. Veja as opções e escolha onde ficar. Hotéis Accor em Belo Horizonte A seguir, você pode conferir quais são...
Brazil
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JetBlue programa primeira rota para a Venezuela entre Fort Lauderdale e Caracas
A JetBlue programou em seus sistemas a primeira rota para a Venezuela, ligando Fort Lauderdale, na Flórida, a Caracas. O voo sem escalas está previsto para começar em 4 de fevereiro de 2027, com operação diária em Airbus A320, mas a data ainda não foi confirmada oficialmente pela companhia. Nova...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Destinos do Sul do Brasil a partir de 2.400 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Que tal explorar o Sul do Brasil gastando poucos pontos? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades para viajar pelos estados da região Sul utilizando o Azul Fidelidade, com passagens a partir de apenas 2.400 pontos + taxas. Seja para conhecer novos destinos ou aproveitar uma...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Azul Fidelidade com cupons de até 20% de desconto em hotéis, carros e pacotes
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar 3 cupons do Azul Fidelidade, nos quais é possível garantir até 20% de desconto na reserva de hotéis, aluguel de carros e pacotes no site do programa ou na Azul Viagens. Vamos aos detalhes! Azul Fidelidade com até 20% de desconto em hotéis,...
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Marriott Bonvoy plant Upgrade-Warteliste in der App und neues Lounge-Erlebnis
Marriott International hat zwei interessante Neuerungen angekündigt, auf die sich Mitglieder von Marriott Bonvoy in den kommenden Monaten…
Brazil
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Últimas horas! Receba até 270 mil milhas na adesão do Clube Smiles
Pensando em assinar o Clube Smiles na atual oferta? Essas são as últimas horas para participar da promoção, oferecendo até 270 mil milhas em novas adesões, conforme o plano escolhido. A promoção segue disponível até as 10h de amanhã, dia 13 de outubro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia...
Brazil
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Estradas no Brasil que valem uma viagem
Você já ouviu falar na Serra do Rio do Rastro, Serra do Corvo Branco, Camocim ou Estrada da Graciosa? Estas são apenas algumas das estradas do Brasil que valem aquela viagem, com paisagens imperdíveis. Mas atenção! Elas são feitas apenas para motoristas destemidos e habilidosos. Estradas do Brasil que valem...
Brazil
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Enoturismo no Uruguai ganha força entre brasileiros: conheça roteiros de vinícolas além do óbvio
Você fecha a viagem ao Uruguai, abre o mapa e vê que o roteiro quase sempre se repete: Montevidéu, Colônia e Punta del Este. No entanto, saiba que o enoturismo no Uruguai oferece alternativas a esse circuito, com vinícolas em Canelones, Maldonado, Carmelo e até na fronteira com o Rio...
Brazil
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Southwest Airlines lança ferramenta no ChatGPT para pesquisar voos e planejar viagens
A Southwest Airlines lançou um plugin no ChatGPT que permite descobrir destinos e pesquisar opções de voos da companhia durante uma conversa. A novidade foi desenvolvida com OpenAI e AWS e marca o início de uma estratégia de reservas apoiada por inteligência artificial. Southwest Airlines e ChatGPT A Southwest Airlines...
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Miles and More Gold Credit Card Business: 50.000 Miles and More Meilen – 4 Lounge Voucher – 40 Points
Ein verbessertes Willkommensangebot für die Business Karte … Miles and More hat mit der Deutschen Bank einen neuen…
Brazil
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Estados Unidos vão acabar com carimbo no passaporte e adotar biometria
Os Estados Unidos vão acabar com o carimbo no passaporte de quem entra no país e adotar a biometria como padrão. A CBP, agência de alfândega e proteção de fronteiras, comunicou a mudança em boletim de outubro de 2026. CBP deixa de carimbar passaportes na rotina da imigração A medida...
Brazil
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Confira quatro promoções no Azul Fidelidade e na Livelo que acabam hoje
Nesta segunda-feira, dia 12 de outubro, chegam ao fim quatro promoções nos programas Azul Fidelidade e Livelo. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes de cada uma das ofertas. Azul Fidelidade e Uau CAIXA com 15% de desconto em passagens nacionais Nesta oferta, os clientes recebem desconto ao aplicarem o cupom...
Brazil
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Hotéis destino e a tendência de viajar pela hospedagem
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, a Laís Roani analisa o crescimento dos chamados hotéis destino, propriedades em que as vivências, a gastronomia e o lazer são tão marcantes que a própria hospedagem se torna a atração principal da viagem! Por que os...
Brazil
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Esfera oferece até 18 pontos por real gasto em lojas parceiras
A Esfera começou a semana com diversas ofertas de compra bonificada, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 18 pontos por cada real gasto em lojas parceiras. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes de cada uma delas. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque na Esfera: Grupo...
Brazil
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Ganhe até 15 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade na primeira conversão da Nomad
A Nomad lançou uma nova promoção em parceria com o Azul Fidelidade, oferecendo aos clientes que abrirem a conta internacional utilizando o cupom “15MILPPV” a possibilidade de ganhar até 15.000 pontos na primeira conversão de reais para dólares ou euros. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta campanha, válida até o dia...
Brazil
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Hotéis em São Paulo, Belo Horizonte e Rio de Janeiro: confira diárias a partir de R$ 142
Encontrar uma boa hospedagem por um preço acessível pode fazer a diferença no planejamento da viagem. Por isso, reunimos hotéis em São Paulo, Belo Horizonte e Rio de Janeiro, com diárias a partir de R$ 142. Confira as alternativas e aproveite para organizar sua próxima estadia. Hotéis em São Paulo,...
Brazil
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Esfera oferece até 60.000 pontos bônus na assinatura do clube
A Esfera acaba de lançar uma nova promoção de adesão ao clube. Desta vez, oferece aos seus clientes até 60 mil pontos bônus ao longo de 12 meses. Esta campanha é válida até o dia 16 de outubro e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Clube Esfera em promoção Esta...
Brazil
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Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Curiosidades da aviação sobre a cor dos aviões e as regras de segurança
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, o Welerson Silva explica os motivos de segurança, física e economia por trás da cor das aeronaves e desmistifica por que os aviões são brancos e o uso de paraquedas a 10.000 metros de altitude. Afinal, por...
Brazil
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Criança milheira! Semana do Milheiro – 05 a 11 de outubro
Mais um domingo e esse especial. O Dia das Crianças se aproxima e você já está doido para receber o seu presente, não é? Sinto muito te dizer, mas a Semana do Milheiro não cumprirá com esse objetivo, pois, apesar de positiva, não veio nada mirabolante para o nosso lado....
Brazil
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Os queridinhos do PPV promoções: confira os produtos mais vendidos desta semana
Bom sábado, leitores! Que tal conferir quais foram os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon e do Mercado Livre? Reunimos uma seleção com os itens que mais se destacaram entre os participantes dos nossos grupos nesta semana. Veja os destaques e descubra quais produtos chamaram mais atenção. Produtos mais vendidos da...
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WAS FÜR EINE AUSSICHT: Four Points Budapest – Suite
Schnell mal eine Nacht im Four Points Budapest … Irgendwann mal wollte keiner nach Budapest, die Hotelpreise waren…
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British Airways anuncia nova sala VIP em Heathrow com bar de 17 metros
A British Airways anunciou a construção de uma nova sala VIP no Terminal 5C no Aeroporto de Heathrow, em Londres. Além disso, a companhia anunciou a renovação da sala de chegadas e uma nova experiência de check-in para passageiros de primeira classe no Terminal 3. British Airways terá nova sala...
One Mile at a Time
Ethiopian Airlines 737 Diverts After Indonesian Pilot Breaches Israel’s New Crew Rules
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo 737 turned back mid-flight after an Indonesian pilot onboard violated Israel's new citizenship restrictions for crew members.
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The Amex Platinum Card Has A $895 Annual Fee, Here Are A Few Ways You Can Get It Waived…
The Amex Platinum Card has a $895 annual fee. Here are a few instances in which you can get the entire annual fee waived on your card.

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Expedia Sued For Inflating Hotel Rates By Up To 30%—But You Can Already Book The Same Room For Less
Expedia is being sued for making hotel rooms more expensive – even when you book directly with the hotel. The claim circulating in social media is that they inflate prices across booking channels by 15% to 30%. I’m a long-time critic of Expedia, but I do not think this is...
TravelUpdate
$0 Fee, 70,000 Points & 1 Free Night: Hilton Honors Card Review
You'll pay no annual fee, but you can earn 70,000 points and one free night certificate with the Hilton Honors card by American Express.
Traveling For Miles
Great deal: Get 20,000 bonus Hilton points with this Amex offer [targeted]
Amex has published one of the best targeted Hilton offers that we've seen in some time with some card holders being offered the chance to earn 20,000 bonus Hilton points just by spending $200 at select Hilton properties before the end of the year.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Israel’s Ban On Foreign Pilots and Flight Attendants With Dual Nationality of 32 Countries Also Applies to Overflights
A few days ago, it emerged that Israel was banning pilots and flight attendants with dual nationality from 31 countries from working on flights to the country in a crude effort to prevent a 9/11-style terror attack. It now turns out that the ban is far wider than originally thought...
Eye of the Flyer
15 Limited-Time Credit Card Welcome Offers Are Live Right Now — Plus a 115K Best-Ever Offer
There are 15 limited-time credit card welcome offers live right now, and some expire in November. I rounded up the ones worth knowing about — plus one best-ever offer that isn't technically limited-time.
One Mile at a Time
Qantas Boeing 787 Grounded By Bed Bugs, And It Cost The Airline Dearly
A bed bug infestation on a Qantas 787 forced the airline to cancel a Rome to Perth flight, triggering a deep clean and costly EC261 compensation.
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Delays Riyadh Launch After Deadly Airport Attacks, But Should The Route Launch At All?
Delta Air Lines is postponing its Atlanta–Riyadh launch until March 2027 following the deadly attacks on Riyadh Airport. It is the right decision, of course, but the delay also gives Delta time to reconsider a route that was already highly suspect before security became the overriding concern. Delta Delays Riyadh...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Tests Airline-Style Upgrade List That Ranks Bonvoy Elite Members
Marriott is testing an app feature that shows elite members their upgrade odds and waitlist position before arrival. Is it transparency, or a setup to sell upgrades?
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Lounge: New Concept Coming To Asia-Pacific, Serving “Bonvoy Bites”
Marriott Bonvoy is piloting a new lounge concept across Asia-Pacific hotels, but it's unclear if this is just a rebrand of existing club lounges.
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QANTAS: Bed bugs bite passengers on Perth–Rome flight, grounding Dreamliner
Passengers on a Qantas flight from Perth to Rome on 9 October, 2026 had an added inflight experience: bed bugs. The incident forced the airline to ground the affected Boeing 787 Dreamliner, cancel the return flight and accommodate stranded passengers in Rome. Not quite the premium experience passengers might expect....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Photographs of What NOT to Do With a Rental From Enterprise
While I was out waiting for the start of an event, I had to look twice to see what happened to a truck whose driver apparently ignored a low clearance warning for an overpass and did some significant damage to the top of the cargo area of a panel truck,...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
Atmos Rewards (previously Alaska Mileage Plan) is the combined loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. The old Mileage Plan was long considered one of the best loyalty programs, and Alaska miles were coveted worldwide in the points-and-miles world. Even though it was an independent carrier, Alaska developed a compelling...
Points With a Crew
Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
One Mile at a Time
Amazing Amex Offers Deal For Stays At Hilton Properties (Targeted)
Amex Offers has rolled out a new targeted promotion for stays at Hilton properties, letting eligible co-branded cardholders earn thousands of bonus points.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Delays Controversial Riyadh Service Until 2027 After Deadly Missile Attacks On Airport
In perhaps the least surprising development of the past seven days, Delta Air Lines announced on Monday that it would be delaying the launch of its new non-stop service between Atlanta and Riyadh until March 2027 at the earliest. The announcement came after Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) was...
Frequent Miler
Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.48 cents each
IHG has returned with another sale, offering a 100% bonus when buying 35,000+ points. This latest sale is slightly enhanced though because you’ll also earn 3,500 additional bonus points when buying 35,000+ points, although those 3,500 points won’t be awarded for up to six more weeks. That means you can...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Airlines’ “Greatest Airline Meals” Dinner Returns For One Night Only In Seattle
Alaska Airlines' seven-course 'Greatest Airline Meals' dinner returns for one night only at Seattle's Museum of Flight, reliving a century of vintage airline cuisine.
Your Mileage May Vary
How Banks Say You Should Dispose of Metal Credit Cards
Metal credit cards aren’t unusual anymore. Once reserved mostly for ultra-premium cards, they’re now offered across a wide range of products from American Express, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt and…
Points Miles and Bling
It’s High Time Amex Canada Eliminates Foreign Transaction Fees
With Membership Rewards, airline transfer partners, airport lounges, hotel benefits, and statement credits, the Amex ecosystem offers plenty of value.…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Bonus Points offers for October 2026
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
Miles To Memories
American Airlines Mistake Fare & Cancelation Anger, Best Lounge Tool & KLM’s Quirky Blue Houses!
AA's mistake rate and possible complaints, Hilton and Hyatt take another routes towards all-inclusive and the history behind KLM's blue houses.
View from the Wing
Chinese-Made Hertz Rental Cars Filmed Norwegian Soldiers—And Recorded Military Access Codes [Roundup]
Norwegian soldiers discovered Hertz rental cars had recorded their movements and military access codes. Plus, Uber’s CEO tells riders to ask permission before taking calls, American’s Los Angeles expansion, and a JFK passenger turning to Elmo and the Pope for help.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for October 2026
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
I had to be in Amsterdam for a conference last night and the Renaissance…