Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: From the Tokyo Metropolitan Building Observation Deck – Kevin Get’s a Little Seoul and Tokyo
From the Tokyo Metropolitan Building Observation Deck TRIP REPORT: Kevin gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo  Free is a good thing – especially when it comes to observation platforms. Let’s head up in the world and explore the view of Tokyo from the Metropolitan Government Building. When Life Gives You...
Travel Points Playbook
Southwest Didn’t Kill Companion Pass — It Killed the Best Way to Earn It
Southwest dropped a huge Rapid Rewards announcement today with a completely redesigned elite program coming in 2027. There…
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TravelUpdate
Rumor: More Changes Coming To The Amex Platinum Card
Starting next year, Amex could make more changes to the Amex Platinum Card, with the addition of a brand new benefit and some more tweaks.
One Mile at a Time
OMAAT Is Now Blocked In The UAE, Following My Etihad Coverage
One Mile at a Time is now being blocked by network providers in the UAE, following my recent coverage of Etihad's senior management and employee culture.
TravelUpdate
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.
View from the Wing
Bilt Palladium Now Gets Most Of My Spending—3 Points Per Dollar Plus Nearly $2,000 In Real Benefits
I’ve redeemed $600 toward hotels, $700 in helicopter credits, and discounts on rides, food and pharmacy purchases. Bilt Cash accelerators boosted my earning to 3 points per dollar, while a $95 authorized user card lets my wife unlock more rewards through her own account.
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...
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.
One Mile at a Time
Uh Oh: Will The Amex Platinum Hotel Credit Be Devalued?
A rumored change could require a two-night minimum for the Amex Platinum's $600 hotel credit at Fine Hotels + Resorts starting in 2027. Here's why it wouldn't be surprising.
Frequent Miler
The greatest Delta sweetspot award: Europe/Africa to Australia/New Zealand
Delta charges roughly three zillion SkyMiles (give or take) for international Delta One flights. But… if you can find award availability on Delta’s partners, and if none of the flights touch North America, you can do really well. With that in mind, I think I’ve found the single best-value Delta...
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…
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…
Your Mileage May Vary
Things That Could ONLY Happen In A Small Town (And People Have Stories)
From neighbors who know absolutely everybody to local traditions that would leave city dwellers scratching their heads, Reddit users shared some of the funniest, strangest and most heartwarming things they’ve…
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite 30% de desconto nos resgates da Singapore Airlines
Está de olho em oportunidades para resgatar passagens com milhas? A nova edição do Spontaneous Escapes, da Singapore Airlines, oferece 30% de desconto nos resgates pelo KrisFlyer em outubro. Há passagens a partir de 5.600 milhas. Confira os destinos participantes. Spontaneous Escapes As ofertas deste mês incluem voos de Singapura para...
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United MileagePlus streicht Flugsegmente und erhöht die Anforderungen für den 1K-Premier-Status
United Airlines baut sein Statusprogramm MileagePlus um. Ab dem 1. Januar 2027 zählen Flugsegmente nicht mehr für den…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Singapore Airlines anuncia novos kits de amenidades e pijamas para passageiros
A Singapore Airlines vai renovar os kits de amenidades oferecidos a bordo em todas as classes, com produtos de marcas de luxo, itens de cuidados pessoais e novidades para dormir durante o voo. A mudança começa em novembro e inclui pijamas para passageiros da classe executiva, algo inédito na companhia....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens internacionais a partir de 23.140 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas
No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos oportunidades de emissões no Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos internacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 23.140 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja os trechos disponíveis e comece a planejar sua próxima viagem! Passagens internacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo inclui Qatar Airways entre seus parceiros de transferência
A Livelo ganhou mais uma opção para quem acumula pontos pensando em viagens internacionais: o programa passou a permitir transferências para o Privilege Club, da Qatar Airways, que utiliza Avios como moeda de resgate. A conversão padrão é de três pontos Livelo para cada Avios, mas clientes Centurion Bradesco têm...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 50 mil milhas na hora
A Smiles está com uma nova oferta de adesão ao clube, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 50 mil milhas na hora da assinatura anual ou mensal. Esta promoção é válida até as 10h de amanhã, dia 16 de outubro, Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade altera regra de resgate para clientes Diamante Unique
A Azul vai mudar as regras para a emissão de passagens com pontos para terceiros no programa Azul Fidelidade: a partir de 19 de outubro de 2026, clientes Diamante Unique também estarão sujeitos à cobrança da taxa de resgate quando emitirem bilhetes para outras pessoas sem participar da viagem, desde...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Azul Fidelidade e Natura com até 20 pontos por real
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a oferta do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com a Natura, que oferece aos seus clientes até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras no site ou app do parceiro. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes e não deixe para a última hora. Promoção...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United começa a instalar Wi-Fi Starlink nos Boeing 737 MAX 8
A United Airlines começou a instalar o Wi-Fi via satélite Starlink em seus Boeing 737 MAX 8 baseados em Guam, território dos Estados Unidos no Pacífico. Dois aviões já receberam o sistema, que oferece internet rápida e gratuita para associados do programa MileagePlus, independentemente da classe de viagem.  Starlink chega...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera oferece até 12 pontos por real gasto em mais de 20 lojas parceiras
A Esfera começou esta quinta-feira com diversas ofertas de compra bonificada para quem deseja turbinar o saldo. As campanhas oferecem até 12 pontos por real gasto em lojas parceiras, com oportunidades em diferentes categorias. Confira os detalhes de cada promoção e aproveite as condições disponíveis. Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul transporta 20,9 mil passageiros para Belém durante o Círio de Nazaré
A Azul transportou 20,9 mil passageiros com destino a Belém entre 5 e 12 de outubro, período de intensa movimentação por causa do Círio de Nazaré, uma das maiores manifestações religiosas do Brasil. Durante esses oito dias, a companhia realizou cerca de 350 voos ligando a capital paraense a 16...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cupons do Mercado Livre: até R$ 500 de desconto nesta quinta-feira
Aproveite a quinta-feira para comprar gastando menos! Reunimos os novos cupons do Mercado Livre, com descontos de até R$ 500 em compras elegíveis. Confira as opções, fique atento às regras de cada código e aproveite as oportunidades para economizar. Cupons no Mercado Livre No momento, o Mercado Livre está com...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Viajar é o maior sonho das brasileiras em 2026; veja os destinos favoritos dentro e fora do país
Viajar não é apenas um desejo para as brasileiras: é o principal sonho delas. Um levantamento realizado pelo projeto Os Sonhos Delas, desenvolvido pelo Lab Think Olga em parceria com o projeto Sonhe Como uma Garota, revelou que 67% das mulheres brasileiras têm as viagens como seu maior sonho, à...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade e Banco BV oferecem até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de liberar uma nova promoção em parceria com o Banco BV, oferecendo aos seus clientes até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, os clientes que realizarem a primeira transferência recebem 2.000 pontos extras. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Azul Fidelidade e Banco BV...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis no Centro-Oeste: confira diárias a partir de R$ 149
O Centro-Oeste reúne destinos que combinam natureza, cultura, gastronomia e atrações para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Se você está planejando conhecer a região, vale a pena conferir esta seleção de hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 149, com opções que oferecem conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas disponíveis...
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Agoda MasterCard 84 折优惠码，万事达持卡人订房额外折扣 2026 版
Agoda MasterCard 85 折活动是针对亚太区万事达卡持卡人的优惠。最早是 88 折，现在根据不同 […]
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 14 de outubro de 2026
Confira mais uma edição do Radar PPV nesta quarta-feira! Reunimos uma seleção de oportunidades no universo de pontos, milhas e viagens, com promoções e novidades que merecem destaque. Acompanhe os principais destaques e fique por dentro das ofertas. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções de transferência...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupo de emissões PPV: receba alertas de passagens nacionais e internacionais
Acompanhar as melhores oportunidades de emissões pode ser mais simples com a ajuda certa. No grupo de emissões do PPV, nossa equipe monitora diferentes programas de fidelidade e compartilha mais de 400 alertas por mês no seu celular, com opções de passagens nacionais e internacionais. Veja os detalhes e descubra...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Transfira pontos do Sem Parar Mais para Smiles com até 80% de bônus
Essas são as últimas horas para aproveitar a promoção de lançamento da nova parceria da Smiles com o programa Sem Parar Mais, oferecendo até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Smiles e Sem Parar Mais Nesta campanha de transferências de pontos, a bonificação está estruturada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV: encontre passagens internacionais a partir de 22 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Que tal planejar sua próxima viagem internacional usando milhas? Nesta quarta-feira, o Alerta PPV traz novas oportunidades pelo LATAM Pass, com passagens para diferentes destinos no exterior a partir de 22 mil milhas + taxas. Confira as opções selecionadas e aproveite para pesquisar sua próxima viagem! Passagens internacionais no LATAM...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Japan Airlines encomenda 26 Embraer E190-E2
A Japan Airlines (JAL) encomendou 26 aeronaves Embraer E190-E2 para renovar a frota regional operada pela subsidiária J-AIR. O pedido inclui 16 unidades firmes e opções para outras 10 aeronaves, com entregas previstas para começar no ano fiscal de 2029, que no Japão se inicia em abril daquele ano. Novos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu: confira os cupons desta quarta-feira
A quarta-feira chegou com uma seleção especial de cupons para quem quer gastar menos! Confira os principais cupons ativos da Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu, selecionados pela nossa equipe para facilitar suas compras online. Veja as regras e aproveite as oportunidades. Cupons da Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 3.000 RevPoints ao abrir sua conta Revolut pelo PPV
Quem está pensando em abrir uma conta global pode aproveitar uma oferta da Revolut em parceria com o Pontos pra Voar. A promoção garante 3.000 RevPoints aos novos clientes que abrirem a conta pelo link da campanha e realizarem compras de pelo menos R$ 150 com o cartão. A oferta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Miami para Calgary voando Air Canada
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 Miami para Calgary, via Vancouver, para três passageiros, em classe econômica, voando com a Air Canada e utilizando milhas do programa...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Stops Automatically Pooling Membership Rewards Points On New Cards: Why?
Amex has updated its Membership Rewards terms so new cards get separate rewards accounts that you can link manually. It's minor if you pay attention, but the motive is unclear.
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 100X on Hilton Stays with New Amex Offer
American Express has a new Amex Offer for Hilton cardholders, offering up to 100X points when booking a Hilton stay.

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Traveling For Miles
World of Hyatt elites can now fast-track to Aeroplan status (here’s what it takes)
Almost exactly three months after Hyatt and Air Canada announced a partnership (of sorts) between their two rewards programs we finally have the final piece of the puzzle because Aeroplan has unveiled its status challenge for World of Hyatt elites. So, was this worth waiting for or is it like...
Frequent Miler
Is Amex about to tank one of its best Platinum perks?
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) is a “luxury” hotel booking program available to both business and consumer Platinum cardholders. When booking hotels through FHR, cardholders enjoy a suite of valuable benefits and, in most cases, also qualify for elite credit and benefits when staying at chain hotel properties. Both...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Upgrade International Dining With New Celebrity Chef Menus
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are introducing new premium cabin menus this fall. They…
Miles To Memories
Rove Adds JetBlue TrueBlue as 1:1 Transfer Partner, Launches 20% Bonus
Rove has added JetBlue TrueBlue as its 22nd transfer partner, with 1:1 transfers and a limited-time 20% bonus available through November 14, 2026.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Rapid Rewards Overhaul: New Elite Tiers, Companion Pass Changes, Partner Awards, & More
Southwest is overhauling Rapid Rewards in 2027, with three new elite tiers, Companion Pass bundled into Platinum, credit card spending counting toward status, and new partner airline options.
Traveling For Miles
JetBlue opens BlueFirst bookings ahead of a December launch (promo fares available through 16 October)
JetBlue Airways has put BlueFirst, its new domestic First Class, on sale, so travelers on JetBlue routes where Mint isn’t offered can now book a premium seat for flights from December. The first flights connect Boston and Fort Lauderdale, and JetBlue is marking the occasion with a handful of introductory fares...
Your Mileage May Vary
Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
There’s a Marriott Bonvoy American Express card you won’t find on AMEX’s application page. You can’t sign up for it, there’s no welcome bonus, and American Express isn’t trying to…
Frequent Miler
Rove adds JetBlue as its newest transfer partner
Rove continues to expand its travel partner portfolio at a blistering pace. In the last year, the rewards program has added transfer partnerships with Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Frontier, Copa, and Virgin Atlantic. Now, Rove has announced yet another new airline transfer partner: JetBlue TrueBlue. Transfers to...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: Save 30% on select KrisFlyer award flights (Oct 2026 edition)
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’s famous Spontaneous Escapes have been released for October and offer 30% off select award flights. These are the airline’s monthly discounted award flight offers that are only open for booking for the last few weeks of this month for travel in the following month. As is typically...
Points With a Crew
American Express® Gold Card Review – Benefits Galore!
The American Express® Gold Card comes with a solid welcome offer, outstanding earning potential and benefits on travel and other purchases that make it definitely one that you should consider as you are applying for your next card
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Air Lines Is Giving Delta One A Major Upgrade Beyond The Lie-Flat Seat
Delta Air Lines is refreshing its Delta One business class experience with new meals, better drinks, updated amenities, and more control over dining and rest. I like the direction and these are improvements passengers can enjoy without waiting for an aircraft with new seats. Delta One Refresh Brings New Dining,...
Miles To Memories
MTM Diamond Is Getting Yet Another Glow Up With Additional Shows & Perks
We are bringing some new MTM Diamond shows to the group along with some other exciting news. Check it out, and come join us!
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards With New Platinum Status, Companion Pass, and More
Southwest Airlines is making huge changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program by introducing…
Traveling For Miles
Lufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 will fly to Tokyo Haneda
Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000 is due to arrive in Munich from Airbus in Toulouse in mid-November. Its first passenger flight is scheduled for 3 December 2026, from Munich to Tokyo Haneda. Shanghai and Singapore will follow in the weeks after that, according to Lufthansa, but it hasn't given dates for...
View from the Wing
United Flyers Transfer Miles For Free By Closing A Pool—Avoiding More Than $700 In Fees
A United flyer needed 45,000 miles from their sister for an upgrade, but transferring them would have cost more than $700. They moved the miles for free by creating a mileage pool, having the sister leave the pool, and then closing it. The miles landed in their personal account, available...
One Mile at a Time
Southwest “Icon Lounges” Opening At 11 Airports, In Partnership With Chase
Southwest has revealed its lounge network will be called Icon Lounges, shared the first rendering, and named four opening airports, with at least seven more planned.
View from the Wing
Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards—New Loungee, Elite Tier And Partner Awards, But A Much Harder Companion Pass
Southwest is adding Silver, Gold and Platinum status, premium cabin partner awards and Icon lounges. But card bonuses will stop counting toward Companion Pass, two fares will earn fewer points, and companion pass because part of the elite tier structure rather than separately earned.
Frequent Miler
American Express Blue Business Plus / Business Cash: 50K / $500 bonus after $5k spend
New welcome offers are available for the Blue Business Plus and Blue Business Cash cards, giving the opportunity to earn 50,000 Membership Rewards points or $500 after spending $5,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months. That isn’t the best offer that we’ve seen for either card, but it...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Launches BlueFirst™ Domestic First Class With Fares Starting at $249
JetBlue has started selling BlueFirst™, its new domestic First Class product, with introductory fares…
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France adds Nashville and San Diego to its US network
For the summer 2027 season, Air France will expand its network with two new routes to the United States, with new services to Nashville, Tennessee and San Diego, California. Starting 3rd May 2027, Air France will operate three weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Diego, operating Mondays, Wednesdays...
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt Free Online Points Transfers Live: How They Work & Limits
World of Hyatt is expected to launch free online points transfers between members on October 15, 2026. Here's what we know so far, and what limits might come with it.
Miles To Memories
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes: 30% Off Award Flights Around The World
Singapore Airlines' Spontaneous Escapes are back again this month. This promotion allows you to book discounted award flights on some routes.
Traveling For Miles
Get 20% off SAS EuroBonus awards for travel through 31 March 2027 (USA – Europe Business Class 48,000 points)
SAS has launched an excellent award sale in which it's offering 20% off all award bookings made by 18 October for travel through 31 March 2027. Economy Class, Premium Economy (where offered), and Business Class awards are all discounted and because SAS doesn't add surcharges to its awards, there are...
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue BlueFirst First Class: Seats, Amenities, Pricing, Upgrades, & More
JetBlue's new BlueFirst first class is rolling out fleetwide from December 2026, with MiQ seats and bento-style meals, but economy seat pitch drops from 32" to 30".