Frequent Miler
Wild Card Challenge Destination 2 Check-in | Special Feature Episode | 9-28-26
While Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are traveling for the ongoing Wild Card Challenge, our podcasts will feature each of 3 live check-ins occurring throughout the challenge. On Saturday, we caught up with our Wild Card Challenge travelers for our second live check-in to discuss everyone’s second destinations, (even...
The Bulkhead Seat
Icelandair Finds Most Premium Passengers Don’t Actually Want an Amenity Kit
Airline amenity kits have long been a staple of premium travel, but Icelandair’s experience…
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Think Twice Before Complaining About A Hotel Online. You Might Get A Reply Like THIS
Hotels respond to negative online reviews all the time. Usually it’s some variation of “We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay.” But one hotel manager took a VERY different approach.…
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Taking This Popular “Free Souvenir” Could Cost You Thousands
Plenty of travelers bring home little souvenirs from our travels. And when you can get one for FREE? Even better. Except this particular souvenir could potentially come with a VERY…
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 1:1 transfers to Hyatt, 6 transfer bonuses, & much, much more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week, along with a collection of other deals due to end soon. This coming Wednesday marks both the end of the month and the end of the quarter. As a result, there are dozens and dozens of deals expiring this week....
Frequent Miler
Costa Rica to Korea and Australia on one business class award (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
One of the great magic tricks of 21st-century international travel is crossing the International Date Line. My wife once celebrated her birthday twice: our flight left on the evening of her birthday in Samoa and landed the day before her birthday in Honolulu, so we got to do the whole rigmarole...
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How Locals Can Spot An American Tourist Before We Even Open Our Mouths
Americans apparently have plenty of habits that can give us away while traveling overseas, even before anyone hears our accents. Some are obvious. Others are downright hilarious. When Joe and…
Points With a Crew
How Many of These “Old Man Airport Behaviors” Do You Do?
The series of Progressive Insurance commercials talking about people turning into their parents slays me. The latest one about airport behaviors had me thinking ...
View from the Wing
Southwest Had No Choice But To Abandon What Made It Great – Here’s Why They Became Like Every Other Airline But Worse
Southwest’s old model stopped scaling. Broader distribution forced it to unbundle fares, premium seats required assigned seating, and credit card economics demanded lounges. Each change made the next unavoidable—but convergence cannot recreate the advantage Southwest gave up.
One Mile at a Time
Midway Atoll’s Airport Has No Flights, But Its Closure Could Disrupt Airlines Worldwide
Midway Atoll's crumbling airport needs over $100 million to stay certified, and its potential closure could complicate ETOPS diversions and Qantas's ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines First Class Airbus A350 Review: Strange Hard Product, Stellar Soft Product
A first-hand look at Starlux Airlines' A350 first class from LAX to Taipei, covering the ground experience, seat, food, and standout crew service.
View from the Wing
Hilton May Add “Black Diamond” Above Diamond Reserve—Pushing Diamond Status Further Down [Roundup]
Hilton’s “Black Diamond” has surfaced in internal materials, suggesting another status tier above Diamond Reserve could push ordinary Diamonds further down the ranks. Also: a $50 Rakuten signup offer ending soon, CardPointers’ coming price increase, Southwest flight attendants challenging their union, and the American Airlines barbecue platter worth ordering.
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Hotel Uville Montréal Review: Why We Chose It Over the Points Hotels
When we planned our visit to Montréal, we knew we wanted to stay in Old Montréal or near the Old Port. I found several hotels we could book with points,…
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 28 de setembro de 2026
Comece a sua semana com mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta segunda-feira, reunimos uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no mundo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar. Promoções de acúmulo...
Brazil
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Últimos dias! Nomad oferece até 100 dólares ou euros de cashback na 1ª conversão
Corre que ainda dá tempo! A Nomad está com uma oferta especial para novos clientes, com 5% de cashback na primeira conversão e possibilidade de receber até 100 dólares ou euros. Para garantir o benefício, é necessário realizar a conversão de pelo menos R$ 3.500 em até 15 dias. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV: Confira passagens nacionais a partir de 4.142 milhas LATAM Pass
O início da semana chegou com novas oportunidades para quem busca economizar nas próximas viagens. Nossa equipe encontrou passagens nacionais a partir de 4.142 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...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai viajar? Junte pontos Esfera ao comprar passagens da LATAM, GOL e Azul
A Esfera ampliou as possibilidades de acúmulo de pontos na compra de passagens e serviços com LATAM, GOL e Azul. Agora, ao acessar as companhias pelos links da Esfera e seguir as regras de cada parceria, é possível transformar a compra de passagens em mais uma oportunidade para aumentar o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novos hotéis ibis budget: confira diárias a partir de R$ 134
Encontrar uma hospedagem sem gastar muito pode fazer toda a diferença no orçamento da viagem. Por isso, selecionamos os novos hotéis ibis budget da rede ALL Accor com diárias a partir de R$ 134, reunindo opções práticas e econômicas. Confira os detalhes e veja qual combina melhor com seus planos....
Brazil
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JetSMART aumenta frequência entre Recife e Buenos Aires
A JetSMART vai aumentar a frequência de voos entre Recife e Buenos Aires a partir de 15 de dezembro de 2026. A companhia passará das atuais sete para 12 operações semanais na rota, um crescimento de 71%. Recife terá 20 voos semanais para a Argentina A nova programação da JetSMART...
Brazil
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Livelo oferece até 57% de desconto na compra de pontos + 2% OFF no Pix
Quer aumentar o saldo na Livelo pagando menos pelos pontos? O programa voltou com sua campanha de compra de pontos, oferecendo até 57% de desconto. Quem optar pelo pagamento via Pix ainda recebe 2% de desconto extra. A promoção fica disponível até 30 de setembro. Confira os valores e as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novidade! Nubank e Livelo anunciam parceria para transferência de pontos
Novidade na área! O Nubank anunciou uma nova parceria com a Livelo, permitindo que clientes dos cartões Ultravioleta e Croma transfiram seus pontos diretamente para o programa de fidelidade. Para comemorar o lançamento, clientes Nubank Ultravioleta ainda podem aproveitar uma oferta especial de 10% de bônus nas transferências acima de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera começa a semana com ofertas de até 20 pontos por real
Segunda-feira começando com boas oportunidades para turbinar o saldo na Esfera! O programa está com uma nova rodada de ofertas em lojas parceiras, permitindo acumular até 20 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Se alguma compra já estava nos seus planos, vale conferir as pontuações disponíveis antes de fechar...
Brazil
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Black Diamond: Hilton prepara possível novo status de elite
A Hilton começou a apresentar internamente um novo nível de status chamado Black Diamond, que aparece acima do The Honors Society na hierarquia do Hilton Honors. Até o momento, porém, a rede não confirmou oficialmente se a nova categoria será lançada para os clientes ou se o nome está sendo...
Brazil
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Shopping Smiles oferece até 13 milhas por real em compras no Magalu
Nova oportunidade para turbinar o saldo na Smiles! O Shopping Smiles lançou hoje uma oferta em parceria com o Magalu, permitindo acumular até 13 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados. A campanha fica disponível por pouco tempo, somente até amanhã, 29 de setembro. Confira as condições e veja como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Confira passagens para Recife pelo Azul Fidelidade a partir de 3.600 pontos
Que tal conhecer Recife gastando poucos pontos? No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissões pelo Azul Fidelidade para a capital pernambucana, com passagens a partir de apenas 3.600 pontos + taxas, saindo de diferentes cidades do Brasil. Confira os trechos e as datas...
Brazil
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Iberia amplia voos entre Fortaleza e Madri e terá operação diária
A Iberia vai ampliar a oferta de voos entre Fortaleza e Madri, passando a operar a rota diariamente durante a próxima temporada de inverno europeu. A mudança começa no fim de outubro de 2026 e segue até março de 2027, aumentando as opções de viagem entre o Ceará e a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Esfera oferece até 53% de desconto na compra de pontos
A compra de pontos Esfera voltou com desconto! O programa liberou uma nova campanha que oferece até 53% OFF na compra de pontos, além da possibilidade de parcelamento em até 12 vezes. Com a condição, o custo do milheiro parte de R$ 32,90. A oferta fica disponível somente hoje, 28...
Brazil
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Copa Airlines amplia operação no Brasil e terá 45 voos semanais para São Paulo
A Copa Airlines está ampliando sua operação no Brasil e anunciou novos voos entre São Paulo e o Panamá. A partir de 3 de abril, a companhia adicionará três frequências semanais à rota, chegando a 45 voos por semana entre a capital paulista e o hub da empresa no Aeroporto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do Sicredi para o LATAM Pass e ganhe 25% de bônus
O LATAM Pass começou a semana com uma nova promoção de aniversário, em que oferece aos seus clientes 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos Sicredi. Além disso, os clientes que realizarem a primeira transferência durante essa campanha recebem 1.000 milhas extras. A seguir, veja todos os detalhes. LATAM Pass...
Brazil
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As 10 cidades mais baratas para viajar em 2026: duas ficam na América do Sul
As cidades mais baratas para viajar ao exterior mostram que conhecer destinos internacionais não exige necessariamente um orçamento exorbitante. Um levantamento da Matador Network identificou as cidades com menor custo diário entre 35 grandes destinos internacionais analisados, considerando despesas com hospedagem, alimentação e atrações turísticas. E há uma boa notícia...
Korea
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[비행 리뷰] 두바이 → 카사블랑카, 에미레이츠 EK751 비즈니스 클래스 (A380-800)
안녕하세요, 승킴입니다. 지난 글에서 리츠칼튼 두바이 DIFC에서 하루 쉬고, 그 다음 여정! 두바이에서 모로코 카사블랑카로 넘어가는 비행편을 적어봅니다. 에미레이츠 항공 EK751편(두바이 → 카사블랑카), 비즈니스 클래스 탑승기입니다. 솔직히 이번 비행은 대부분 자면서 왔더니 쓸 말이 많진 않네요 ㅎㅎ 그래도 기록 삼아 가볍게 남겨봅니다.   예약 및...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transferiu, ganhou! ALL Accor oferece até 20% de bônus no envio de pontos Livelo
A Transferiu, ganhou do ALL Accor, acaba de liberar uma nova oferta, dessa vez com o programa Livelo. Nesta promoção, os associados ganham até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos Reward gerados na transferência de pontos. A seguir, veja todos os detalhes desta campanha, válida até o dia 30 de...
Brazil
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Só hoje! Transfira pontos do Porto Bank e receba até 110% de bônus no Azul Fidelidade
Pensando em transferir seus pontos? O Azul Fidelidade começou a semana com uma nova promoção em parceria com o Porto Bank, oferecendo aos seus clientes até 110% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, os clientes que realizarem a primeira transferência recebem 1.000 pontos extras. Vamos aos detalhes! Promoção...
Brazil
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Alerta PPV! Viaje para a Austrália a partir de 149 mil milhas Smiles
Austrália nos planos? Encontramos uma oportunidade para chegar até Perth usando milhas Smiles! No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou emissões para a cidade australiana a partir de 149 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja se Perth pode entrar nos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Ganhe até 13 pontos Azul Fidelidade por real gasto no Magalu
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção do Azul Fidelidade em parceria com o Magalu, que oferece aos seus clientes até 13 pontos por real gasto em compras no site. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir. Azul Fidelidade e Magalu O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da...
Germany
PointsMag
Lufthansa fliegt ab Sommer 2027 wieder von Bremen nach Frankfurt
Ab dem Sommerflugplan 2027 nimmt Lufthansa die Verbindung zwischen Bremen (BRE) und Frankfurt (FRA) wieder auf. Der Bremer…
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Cancelar un vuelo con Avios de Iberia: cómo recuperar los puntos y las tasas
Si emitiste un vuelo con Avios de Iberia, la devolución depende de la tarifa. Aquí explico cuándo conviene cambiar en vez de cancelar, qué penalización puede aplicarse y cómo recuperar los Avios, el dinero y las tasas.
View from the Wing
Chase May Give Rejected Travel Card Applicants A Second Chance—With Other Lenders Taking The Risk
Chase is exploring a second chance for people it turns down for some of its co-branded credit cards, with other lenders taking on the risk. United is interested—and increasingly makes having its card essential to getting the most from MileagePlus.
Miles To Memories
Hawaii Without the Price Tag, Rakuten’s Craziest Card Offers & Flying Four Airlines in Five Days!
Why the Azores is a hidden gem, flying Royal Air Maroc business, dodging the storms & Rakuten's almost insane BofA card offer.

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Vietnam Airlines 787 Near-Disaster In Munich: Investigators Reveal A Bizarre Cause
A preliminary report reveals repeated brake pedal inputs by the captain during Vietnam Airlines' Munich 787 takeoff scare, raising more questions than answers.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
United MileagePlus: Earn 500 bonus miles when spending $150 via MileagePlus Shopping (September 28 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is an quick and easy to earn bonus from United where you can get 500 bonus MileagePlus miles for shopping online or in-store via MileagePlus shopping. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Points With a Crew
What’s the Difference Between a Concourse and a Terminal?
Confused about the difference between an airport terminal and a concourse? Learn what each one means, how they connect, and tips for finding your gate fast.
Your Mileage May Vary
Newark’s $2.7 Billion Terminal Is Only 3 Years Old. It’s Already Too Small
You’d think that when you spend $2.7 billion building a brand-new airport terminal, you’d have a pretty good idea of how many passengers are going to use it. Apparently, not…
One Mile at a Time
Why Is American Airlines Suddenly Sucking Up To President Trump?
American Airlines executives have suddenly turned effusive toward Trump. What's really behind this shift in tone, and what could the airline be planning?
Frequent Miler
United shopping portal promo: Spend $150 & get 500 bonus miles
The United shopping portal is back with a new promotion, this time awarding 500 bonus miles when spending $150 or more through October 5. The Deal Spend $150+ online or in-store with a linked card & earn 500 bonus MileagePlus miles on the United shopping portal. Direct link to offer....
Live and Let’s Fly
This “Private Equity Guy” Is Hilariously Insufferable When He Travels
A satirical “I’m in private equity” worker has been popping up in my social media feed and the travel stories are hilarious…if you need a laugh today, you’ve come to the right place. Travel Humor From The Private Equity Guy And The TSA Johnny Hilbrant Partridge puts on the persona...
One Mile at a Time
Cool: American Airlines App Can Now Automatically Move You To A Better Seat
American Airlines' app now lets AAdvantage members set seat preferences and automatically switches them into a better seat if one opens up before departure.
View from the Wing
Boeing Knew About New 737 MAX Software Glitch For Nearly Two Years—United And Southwest Won’t Accept Aircraft With It
Boeing knew about a newly disclosed 737 MAX software glitch for nearly two years before notifying airlines. Now United and Southwest won’t accept new aircraft with the affected software, the FAA is delaying MAX 10 certification, and a permanent fix was initially targeted for early 2028.
Miles To Memories
X Money Drops Premium Requirement, Get 6% APY and 3% Debit Rewards
X Money no longer requires an X Premium subscription, improving the value of an account that offers up to 6% APY, 3% back on debit purchases.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles by Shopping for Fall
Effective through Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn 500 bonus MileagePlus miles by shopping for Fall — in addition to the standard MileagePlus miles earned — during the Fall Bonus Offer campaign at the United Airlines MileagePlus Shopping portal by spending...
View from the Wing
Southwest’s Christmas Meltdown Stranded 2 Million Passengers — Investors Say They’re The Inconvenienced Ones
Southwest Airlines stranded roughly two million passengers during its Christmas 2022 meltdown. Nearly four years later, shareholders are still trying to get paid for it.
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Can You Upgrade an Award Ticket After Booking? It’s Not So Simple
There’s plenty of information on how to book award tickets, cancel or change them, or even upgrade cash fares with points. But one specific scenario isn’t addressed often: Can you…
Miles To Memories
Chase Adds New Lifetime Bonus Language to Southwest Business Cards
Chase has changed the welcome bonus terms on both Southwest business cards, replacing the old 24-month rule with language that may block bonuses for previous cardholders.
Frequent Miler
Targeted Southwest promo: Get 5,000 Rapid Rewards points just for existing
Some Southwest Rapid Rewards members are waking up to a nice email today as the airline is dropping 5,000 points in their account for seemingly no reason other than just because. The Deal Some Southwest members are getting 5,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points credited to their account. Key Terms You’ll...
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Venture Card Review: Is The $95 Fee Worth It For 2x Miles?
An in-depth review of the Capital One Venture Card, covering its welcome bonus, 2x miles on everyday spending, no foreign fees, and key travel perks.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Venture Card Review: Is The $95 Fee Worth It For 2x Miles?
An in-depth review of the Capital One Venture Card, covering its welcome bonus, 2x miles on everyday spending, no foreign fees, and key travel perks.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Israeli Passengers Face Bag Searches On Arrival At Amsterdam Airport After Dutch Ban On Goods Made in Illegal Settlements
Anyone traveling from Israel to Amsterdam faces the risk of having their bags searched on arrival for goods that were produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank after the Dutch government introduced new laws that apply retroactively. Since September 2022, it has been illegal to bring in any...
Miles To Memories
It’s Back! Get $20 Credit When You Buy Pet Supplies On Amazon
Save up to 27% on your next pet supplies purchase on Amazon with this excellent offer. Stack with another promo for more savings.
Traveling For Miles
Warning: 3 days left to convert Ultimate Rewards to Hyatt before devaluation [exceptions apply]
Back in June, Chase announced that unless a card holder has one of its ultra premium cards in their wallet, their ability to convert Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt points in a 1:1 ratio would be going away and would be replaced by a considerably worse ratio....
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review (75,000 Mile AND $300 Offer!)
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Passenger Says Huge Service Dog Was Shoved Under His Seat, Taking Over His Exit-Row Legroom
A Delta passenger says a large service dog was squeezed beneath his seat, with its head and shoulders extending into his exit-row foot space. The dog spent three hours in that position while nearby passengers struggled to find room for themselves. Why did nobody address this before takeoff? Large Service...
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Waiting Longer At Baggage Claim These Days? Here’s What May Be Going On Behind The Scenes
Weather, airport size and operational issues have always caused baggage delays. But another change behind the scenes may help explain why some waits seem to be getting longer. If you’ve…
Miles To Memories
Madness! Get 40,000 Bilt Points For Signing Up For A No Fee Bank Of America Card
Rakuten is offering an extra bonus when you apply for two no-fee Bank of America credit cards. Earn up to $400 or 40,000 points.