Frequent Miler
Lorikeets eat from my hand, a gorgeous beach to myself, and more in Guadeloupe (Nick’s Wild Card journal)
I have a confession to make. I visited Guadeloupe a couple of years ago, and I didn’t love it. I know Carrie did love it, and I didn’t want to disappoint her, so I never told her that it wasn’t a destination I particularly wanted to revisit. Over the past...
Michael W Travels
Catch the Wave: Win a Trip of a Lifetime with the Vans x Fiji Airways Sweepstakes!
If you’ve been dreaming of escaping the daily grind and heading straight to a tropical paradise, your chance has officially arrived. Vans has teamed up with Fiji Airways to launch an incredible, all-expenses-paid giveaway that is sending four lucky winners and their guests on an unforgettable adventure to the islands...
Trending
Live and Let’s Fly
Downgraded From Business Class On An 11-Hour Flight, But Offered Remarkable Compensation
An involuntary downgrade from a $4,300 business class ticket to an 11-hour economy seat could easily cost an airline a valuable customer. Arkia instead turned a bad situation into a lesson in how airlines should handle downgrades. Arkia Shows How An Airline Should Handle A Transatlantic Downgrade A Live And...
Wild About Travel
Eight Journeys in Tokyo, Part 1
It took me a long time to understand that Tokyo is not one city. Many visitors arrive with a familiar checklist: shopping in Ginza, getting lost in the rush of Shinjuku Station, photographing vending machines, and eating a bowl of ramen in a small local shop. In trying to fit...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My Retention Offer For the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card
I have not used my Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card once since it was converted from the American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard by Barclays, for which I applied last year — so I decided to cancel it earlier today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The agent during the telephone...
One Mile at a Time
The Route & Plane Iran’s President Used To Reach The UN In New York
A look at the route, aircraft, and refueling stop Iran's government used to fly its president from Tehran to New York for the UN General Assembly.
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rewards Points: Best Ways To Redeem Them (And Which To Avoid)
Bilt Rewards points can be redeemed for airline and hotel transfers, a home down payment, or travel bookings. Here's how to rank the options from best to worst.
Frequent Miler
My missed connection to Panama (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
Yesterday, I flew to Washington Dulles without incident, enjoyed the Chase Sapphire Lounge that’s disguised as an Etihad lounge, boarded my flight to San Salvador (with an onward connection to Panama City), and then things fell apart. I missed a connection, and I didn’t get much sleep, but things worked...
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Was Cuffed, Denied The Bathroom, And Exposed Naked—Court Grants Immunity After $7.2 Million Verdict
A jury awarded a Delta passenger $7.225 million after an onboard confrontation left him injured. A divided appeals court has now upheld the airline's immunity, extending protection for reporting suspicious activity to conduct flowing from law enforcement's response.
Your Mileage May Vary
Tourist Asked For Eggs “Not Runny.” What Was Written On Her Receipt Was Sickening
A tourist says she made a simple request about her scrambled eggs at an Italian restaurant. Then she noticed a disturbing message on her receipt. There are certain foods people…
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Review: Big Annual Fee, Bigger Benefits
An in-depth look at the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card's welcome bonus, points-earning structure, lounge access, and credits — and whether the annual fee is worth paying.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Republican Senator Worried That Pilots, Flight Attendants, and Air Traffic Controllers Dress Up As Furries: “You Can’t Make This Up”
Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama wants you to know that he is concerned that there could be pilots, flight attendants, and even air traffic controllers out there who like getting dressed up in animal costumes – people who are known in the community as furries. A furry is...
2PAXfly
QANTAS: Will the new First Class Suites on the A350-100ULR be better?
Over at sister website One Mile At A Time, Ben has mused about whether the new Qantas First Class suites on non-stop flights from East Coast Australia to New York and London will actually be comfortable. It’s a question I share, so I thought I would add a few facts...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 24 de setembro de 2026
Mais uma edição do Radar PPV está no ar! Nesta quinta-feira, reunimos uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no mundo 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
Compre na Camicado e ganhe até 20 pontos por real no Azul Fidelidade
Pensando em renovar a casa e ainda turbinar o saldo no Azul Fidelidade? Uma nova oferta em parceria com a Camicado permite acumular até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras realizadas no site da parceira. A campanha fica disponível até 25 de setembro. Confira as condições e veja como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
PPV Promoções: as melhores oportunidades para economizar
Encontrar boas oportunidades de economia fica mais fácil quando tudo está reunido em um só lugar. No grupo de promoções do PPV, você acompanha oportunidades de cupons, cashback, descontos e acúmulo de milhas, recebendo os principais destaques diretamente no celular. Para quem opta pelo plano anual à vista, o acesso...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Barcelona-El Prat operará con una sola pista del 16 al 26 de noviembre: qué pasa con los vuelos
Del 16 al 26 de noviembre de 2026, Barcelona-El Prat operará con una sola pista por obras de Aena. No implica vuelos cancelados, pero conviene revisar tu reserva si viajas esos días.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul Fidelidade oferece passagens internacionais a partir de 27.900 pontos
Boas oportunidades para quem está planejando uma viagem internacional com pontos! No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou emissões no Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos no exterior, com passagens a partir de 27.900 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual destino...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul reforça frota com novas aeronaves para voos internacionais e regionais
A Azul incorporou novas aeronaves à sua frota em diferentes áreas de operação. Na última semana, a companhia recebeu um Airbus A321F cargueiro e um Airbus A330ceo, enquanto o primeiro Cessna 408 SkyCourier da Azul Conecta iniciou o traslado dos Estados Unidos para o Brasil. A321F amplia frota cargueira da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis pet-friendly em São Paulo: diárias a partir de R$ 160
Uma viagem em família fica ainda melhor quando o pet também pode participar. Nesta seleção, reunimos hotéis pet-friendly em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 160, oferecendo alternativas para quem busca praticidade na hora de escolher onde ficar. Confira as opções. Hotéis pet-friendly em São Paulo A lista...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air France prepara operação especial para transportar o Papa Leão XIV durante visita à França
A Air France vai realizar uma operação especial para transportar o Papa Leão XIV durante sua primeira visita à França, entre os dias 25 e 28 de setembro de 2026. A companhia programou três voos entre Paris, Lourdes, Metz e Roma e separou um Airbus A321 exclusivamente para a viagem....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Destinos na América do Norte a partir de 31 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Bora explorar a América do Norte usando suas milhas LATAM Pass? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissões para diferentes destinos no continente, com passagens a partir de 31 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Priority Pass vai ampliar rede de salas VIP e investir em aplicativo com IA
Programa vai ampliar a rede de salas VIP, expandir o acesso ao Fast Track e lançar o Priority Pass+, com recursos para personalizar a experiência dos viajantes. O programa, controlado pelo Collinson Group, pretende usar os recursos para ampliar sua presença nos aeroportos, desenvolver novos serviços e acelerar os investimentos em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera libera nova rodada de ofertas com até 20 pontos por real
Quinta-feira com saldo turbinado na Esfera! O programa liberou uma nova rodada de ofertas em lojas parceiras, com oportunidades para acumular até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Para quem já pretende fazer alguma compra, vale conferir as condições antes de finalizar o pedido e aproveitar para aumentar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
SAS terá nova sala VIP em Copenhague com 3.700 m²
A SAS vai inaugurar, em junho de 2027, uma nova sala VIP no Aeroporto de Copenhague, na Dinamarca. O espaço ficará no quarto andar do Terminal 3, terá 3.700 m² e será cerca de 40% maior que o lounge atual da companhia. Novo lounge ficará no Terminal 3 A nova...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Voe com a American Airlines a partir de 53 mil milhas Smiles
Que tal voar com a American Airlines aproveitando suas milhas Smiles? O programa está oferecendo até 30% de desconto nas emissões com a companhia norte-americana e, aproveitando a campanha, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades no alerta de passagens PPV de hoje. Há trechos para diferentes destinos a partir de 53...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turkish Airlines encomenda 100 Boeing 737-8 e pode receber mais 50
A Turkish Airlines fechou a compra de 100 Boeing 737-8 e garantiu opções para outros 50 aviões da família 737 MAX. O acordo, anunciado em 23 de setembro, encerra negociações iniciadas no ano passado e representa a maior encomenda de aeronaves de corredor único da Boeing já feita pela companhia...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Festival Livelo: ganhe até 15 pontos por real em mais de 80 lojas parceiras
A quinta-feira chegou com mais uma oportunidade para turbinar o saldo de pontos! No Festival Livelo, lojas como Riachuelo, O Boticário e Decolar estão com condições especiais para acumular até 15 pontos por real gasto. Confira os destaques e aproveite as ofertas disponíveis. Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Conecta recebe seu primeiro Cessna SkyCourier
A Azul Conecta começou nesta terça-feira (22) o traslado de seu primeiro Cessna 408 SkyCourier para o Brasil. Com matrícula PS-ENE, a aeronave é a primeira do modelo a integrar a frota da companhia e também marca a estreia de um avião bimotor na história da subsidiária. Avião parte dos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 13 pontos Azul Fidelidade por real gasto no Magalu
Precisando fazer umas comprinhas? O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova oferta para os seus clientes em parceria com o Magalu, em que oferece até 13 pontos por real gasto. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes desta promoção, válida até o dia 28 de setembro. Azul Fidelidade e Magalu O acúmulo turbinado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Disney cria ingresso especial para latino-americanos
A Disney anunciou o lançamento de um novo ingresso exclusivo para residentes latino-americanos, que permitirá visitar os quatro parques temáticos do Walt Disney World Resort em uma única viagem. Batizado de Ingresso Mágico de 4 Parques em 4 Dias, o produto será válido para viagens realizadas entre 3 de janeiro...
Germany
PointsMag
Neues Nachtzug-Konzept von Nox Mobility setzt auf private Suiten zwischen Hamburg und München
Private Suiten statt beengtem Liegewagenabteil, Design und Service wie in einem Boutique-Hotel: Was in anderen Ländern längst zum…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos do C6 Bank
Tem pontos acumulados no C6 Bank? Uma nova campanha pode ajudar a turbinar o saldo na Smiles. Os parceiros estão oferecendo até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos para o programa. Essa oferta fica somente até amanhã, 25 de setembro. Confira os percentuais de bonificação, as regras e veja...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Boston series 1 – Boston Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall 후기
몇가지 보스턴 관련 시리즈를 올려보려고 합니다. Hyatt Centric Feuneil Hall은 위치는 보스턴 시내 한복판에 위치하고 있습니다. 예전에 리젠시에서도 있어봤는데 시내라는 장점은 비슷하구요, 조금 더 신상(?)인 호텔이었네요. 우연히 제가 방문했을때는 스윗 업그레이드를 받았는데, 조금 요상한 구조였다고 생각합니다. 코너 스윗이라 그런지 일단 들어가면 입구 왼쪽으로 화장실이 있고,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Chuva de cupons! Mercado Livre com até R$ 500 de desconto
Quinta-feira com chuva de cupons para começar o dia economizando! O Mercado Livre liberou novos cupons com descontos de até R$ 500, oferecendo boas oportunidades para quem está de olho nas compras online. Confira os códigos disponíveis, veja as regras e aproveite. Cupons no Mercado Livre No momento, o Mercado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai viajar para o exterior? Veja 11 dicas de segurança para o seu cartão de crédito
A modernização dos meios de pagamento facilitou a vida de quem viaja, mas exigiu um novo nível de vigilância. De “truques de mão” em maquininhas a uma lucrativa engenharia financeira embutida na conversão de moedas, entenda como proteger seu bolso e suas informações. Tecnologia também a serviço de golpes e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 157 mil pontos para novos assinantes do clube
A Livelo está com uma campanha de adesão ao clube que permite aos novos assinantes receber até 157 mil pontos na contratação dos planos Classic, Special, Plus e Super, nas modalidades mensal e anual. A oferta termina hoje, 24 de setembro. Confira a pontuação de cada plano, as condições e...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2,000 bonus points per stay at Best Western Hotels in the U.S., Canada, or the Caribbean (Stack with the 2x points offer)
Best Western Rewards has sent out an offer to members to earn bonus points on stays in Canada, the U.S., and Caribbean Islands. This offer is good for stays between October 1 and 28, 2026. The beauty of this offer is that you can stack this offer with the global...
Points With a Crew
Amazon Audible / Music Unlimited Free Trial ($0 for 3 Months)
Amazon is currently out with an offer for Amazon Music Unlimited - different people apparently have different promotions, but a common one is 3 months free. Plus Prime Day deals!

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The Gate with Brian Cohen
What are Honor Lanes at Security Checkpoints; and At What Airports are They Available?
Special security screening privileges are provided to service members, veterans of the military, and their families by the Transportation Security Administration of the United States — so what are Honor Lanes; and at what airports are they available? Honor Lanes currently offer “front-of-the-line service” at security checkpoints that are dedicated solely...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Says Downgraded Business Class Passengers on International Flights Aren’t Entitled to a Partial Refund: A Couple Want the DOT to Force it to Change
American Airlines claimed it didn’t owe a couple who were downgraded from Business Class to Premium Economy on a long-haul transatlantic flight to Edinburgh anything, using an international treaty as its excuse, while ignoring Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, British compensation regulations, and even its own contract of carriage. The...
Your Mileage May Vary
California Airport to SFO Passengers: “Ask A Friend With A Truck” For A Ride
United’s expanded service from SFO to another California airport is good news for travelers. But one line in the announcement about getting a ride from the airport definitely caught our…
Frequent Miler
Get $50 back at Radisson hotels in Europe & Africa when spending $250 with Amex Offer
There’s a new, targeted Amex Offer for select Radisson properties in Europe and Africa that’s giving $50 back as a statement credit when spending $250 or more. The Deal Spend $250 in one or more purchases at participating Radisson properties in Europe and Africa and get $50 back as a...
Miles To Memories
Citi Adds Lifetime Language, Chase’s New 3/24 Rule & Bilt’s New Partner Is An Old Friend!
Chase and Citi add tough new rules & Bilt picks up a spectacular transfer partner.
View from the Wing
Frontier Passengers Refused To Pay An Extra Bag Fee And Boarded Anyway—Bodycam Shows Them Leaving In Handcuffs
An employee says the group had two carry-ons but had paid for only one. The March incident delayed the Philadelphia flight about an hour; a September upload is recirculating body-camera footage that local television covered in April
Points Miles and Bling
Air India’s New 787-9 Has Arrived in Toronto – Now Comes the Hard Part
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to hop on board Air India’s brand-new Boeing 787-9 at Toronto Pearson (YYZ), this time…
Frequent Miler
An awesome hotel in Panama City’s historic old town courtesy of Delta miles (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
Federico Boyd helped lead the secret movement that won Panama’s independence from Colombia in 1903, and he co-headed the provisional government that quickly won U.S. recognition. That break from Colombia, which had rejected the canal treaty, cleared the way for the United States to build the Panama Canal. Now, the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Avelo Airlines Expands at McKinney National Airport With Four New Routes
Avelo Airlines is boosting its upcoming operation at McKinney National Airport (DTX) with four…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: Up to 5,000 bonus Avios on flights out of Southeast Asia (September 24 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight comes to us from Qatar Airways Privilege Club who are offering up to 5,000 bonus Avios for flights departing from select Southeast Asia gateways. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post Qatar Airways Privilege Club: Up to 5,000 bonus Avios on flights out...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Plans 50% Capacity Increase at Paine Field
Alaska Airlines is expanding its operation at Seattle Paine Field Airport (PAE) with capacity…
Points With a Crew
Commercial planes won’t fly faster than 600mph despite there being technology that makes it possible and this is why
The technology exists, and has existed for quite some time. It's a simple reason why commercial planes refuse to fly faster than ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Credit Card Review: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless (Mid-Level)
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card sits in a useful spot in Marriott’s lineup. It has a $95 annual fee, an annual Free Night Award and 15 Elite Night Credits.…
One Mile at a Time
Best Rewards Credit Cards: The 6 Cards I Actually Spend Most On, And Why
I hold about two dozen credit cards, but only six earn regular spending. Here's which card wins each category, and why.
Miles To Memories
Rove Launches Android App and Limited-Time “Rove the World” Bonus Rates
Rove has launched its Android app and is marking the occasion with boosted earning rates across 30 travel merchants through September 28.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Breakfast and 2,000 Bonus Radisson Rewards Points Included in Romance Packages — Plus…
Breakfast, 2,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points, a discount of up to 15 percent on members rates, and a room upgrade when booking a Superior room or better are included in romance packages at participating hotel and resort properties through Tuesday, November 24, 2026... ...but you must...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card challenge livestream check-ins: First one is tonight (9/24) at 7pm ET
The Wild Card challenge is well underway and it’s almost time for our first livestream check-in now that all three contestants have visited their first destination. The three live check-ins will be on the following dates and times: Check-in 1: Thursday September 24, 2026 at 7pm ET (that’s tonight!) Check-in...
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Was Cuffed, Denied The Bathroom, And Exposed Naked—Court Grants Immunity After $7.2 Million Verdict
A jury awarded a Delta passenger $7.225 million after an onboard confrontation left him injured. A divided appeals court has now upheld the airline's immunity, extending protection for reporting suspicious activity to conduct flowing from law enforcement's response.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Wyndham Rewards: Earn 4x points on stays this fall & early winter
Wyndham Rewards have launched their fall & early winer ystemwide global bonus points offer where members can earn 4x points on all eligible stays. If you earn the maximum 15,000 points you can redeem those for up to two free nights within the Wyndham Rewards program. Wyndham Rewards Insiders and...
Your Mileage May Vary
Tourist Asked For Eggs “Not Runny.” What Was Written On Her Receipt Was Sickening
A tourist says she made a simple request about her scrambled eggs at an Italian restaurant. Then she noticed a disturbing message on her receipt. There are certain foods people…
Miles To Memories
E*Trade Offering Up to $800 Signup Bonus and 6 Months of 4.25% APY
E*Trade is offering a boosted 4.25% APY for six months, plus a cash bonus up to $800 with a new Premium Savings Account.
View from the Wing
The Two Card Answer To Which Rewards Strategy Is Actually Best
Most people ask for the best rewards credit card, but the better answer is often a pairing: one card that earns the most in your biggest spending categories and another that earns more than 1x everywhere else. Signup bonuses and benefits matter, but ongoing spending should be judged separately, whether...
Points Miles and Bling
Marriott “Exclusively for You” and “Delight with More” Targeted Promotions
Marriott Bonvoy has released a slew of “Exclusive for You” offers in July, August, and September. These are offered on…
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Delays and More Delays – Back to Arlanda Airport, The Aspire Lounges – Kevin gets a little Seoul and Tokyo
TRIP REPORT: Delays and More Delays – Back to Arlanda Airport, The Aspire Lounges. Kevin gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo. Some say that different experiences are the spice of travel. However, there’s always one unwelcome experience when travelling – delays. Be it on the road or at the airport…...