View from the Wing
The Terrorists Attacked Our Freedoms On 9/11—Then Washington Spent 25 Years Taking More Of Them Away
I remember that morning in Arlington, Virginia. My daily commute took me past the Pentagon. Twenty-five years later, the passengers of Flight 93, the fight over airline bailouts, and a terrorism trial scheduled for 2028 tell us something about the choices we made.
Eye of the Flyer
Cruise Loyalty Is Going Full Airline. Here Is What Likely Comes Next
Every loyalty program dies the same way. Not all at once, and never with an apology. It happens in pieces, and each piece arrives dressed up as an “enhancement“. Now cruise loyalty just started down that road for real and my guess is you and I are NOT going to...
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One Mile at a Time
Amazon Air First Officer Repeatedly Warned Captain Of Excessive Speed Before Fatal Miami Crash
NTSB cockpit voice recorder data shows the first officer repeatedly warned of excessive speed before the deadly Amazon Air 767 crash in Miami, with no consistent response from the captain.
Your Mileage May Vary
Entitlement at Airport Lounges Has Apparently Reached a New Low
The self-centered approach to life seems to have ensconced itself pretty much everywhere, but particularly in the travel world. You’ve got people who put their carry-on and personal bags on…
Live and Let’s Fly
Ugh: Trapped Among A Family Of Eight Blasting Videos On A United Redeye
High-speed internet is transforming inflight connectivity, but on my United Airlines redeye from Denver to Newark, Starlink also ensured that one family could remain loudly connected all night long. Seated Among A Gabbing Family Of Eight On A Redeye Flight As part of my journey to Greenland, I flew overnight...
TravelUpdate
New Premium American Express Credit Card Coming Soon?
As per a new trademark filing, it seems like American Express could soon be launching yet another premium travel credit card.
One Mile at a Time
Iberia Opens New Madrid Lounge For Oneworld Emerald Members
Iberia has opened its new Emerald Lounge Sorolla at Madrid Airport, an exclusive space for oneworld Emerald members with cocktails, barista coffee, and private rest areas.
One Mile at a Time
How AI, Diversified Points, And Flexibility Got Me To Paris For The NFL Game
I just wanted to share a story about a trip I have booked with many different platforms and programs. I am a HUGE New Orleans Saints fan, and always told myself if they ever play in Paris, that I would go see them live. That wish was granted earlier this...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines is Opening Two New Flight Attendant Bases… Where Remains a Closely Guarded Secret
United Airlines will open two new flight attendant bases, bringing the total number of crew bases to 10 across the country, or 12 if you also include the carrier’s only remaining European international crew base at London Heathrow and Guam. Where the new bases will open, however, remains a mystery....
Your Mileage May Vary
Flight Attendants Can Usually Tell Who Flies A Lot. Here’s How
People who fly regularly tend to develop certain habits without even thinking about them. Flight attendants say some of those behaviors make frequent flyers surprisingly easy to recognize. A few…
Live and Let’s Fly
Oops: Emergency Slide Deploys On Trump’s New Air Force One
President Donald Trump’s departure for Dallas was briefly delayed after an emergency evacuation slide deployed from his new Qatari-supplied Air Force One. The president insisted it was merely being “checked,” although reports suggest someone accidentally blew the slide. Emergency Slide Deploys On Trump’s New Air Force One President Trump arrived...
View from the Wing
United CEO Wants A 50-Gate Miami Hub—Says American Airlines Has What He Needs
Scott Kirby says he’d build a Miami hub with 40–50 gates and wants a bigger return to JFK. American has both assets. His case for acquiring them makes more sense than his claim that the big airlines don’t compete on price.
One Mile at a Time
TSA May Let PreCheck Travelers Bring Water Bottles Through Security
The TSA is reportedly weighing whether to let PreCheck passengers bring water bottles through security at select airports, a small step toward easing the decades-old liquids rule.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Como abrir conta na ARQ e garantir o cartão internacional grátis: passo a passo
A ARQ oferece uma conta global para quem deseja comprar dólares e euros digitais, viajar ao exterior ou fazer compras internacionais, pagando taxa de conversão de apenas 0,5% e sem a cobrança de IOF tradicional. A plataforma disponibiliza cartão de débito internacional e, em parceria com o Pontos pra Voar,...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Madrid-Río de Janeiro con Iberia desde 662 € ida y vuelta
Vuelos Madrid–Río de Janeiro con Iberia desde 662 € ida y vuelta, con varias fechas disponibles en marzo y abril de 2027. Reviso combinaciones, equipaje y cuándo conviene elegir el vuelo directo.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 10 de setembro de 2026
O Radar PPV da quinta-feira acabou de chegar. Reunimos em um só lugar as principais oportunidades disponíveis no universo dos pontos, milhas e viagens, com um grande destaque, pelo segundo dia consecutivo, à Livelo, que está com mais de 70 lojas parceiras nas pontuações bonificadas. Confira as promoções selecionadas pela...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
PPV Promoções: confira as melhores oportunidades em um só lugar
Acompanhar promoções em diferentes grupos pode ser trabalhoso. Para deixar essa busca mais prática, o grupo de promoções do PPV reúne oportunidades de cupons, cashback, descontos e acúmulo de milhas e envia os principais destaques diretamente para o seu celular. O plano anual à vista custa o equivalente a R$...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
CAIXA lança promoção com 1ª anuidade grátis nos cartões Elo e Visa
A CAIXA lançou uma nova oferta, em que oferece a primeira anuidade grátis nos seus cartões de crédito Elo e Visa, incluindo o CAIXA Ícone! Ficou interessado? Confira os principais detalhes a seguir. Primeira anuidade grátis nos cartões CAIXA A CAIXA está oferecendo a primeira anuidade grátis nos seus cartões Elo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul é a companhia aérea mais pontual do Brasil pelo terceiro mês consecutivo
A Azul foi novamente a companhia aérea mais pontual do Brasil em agosto, segundo o ranking da Cirium, empresa especializada em dados e análises do setor de aviação. A companhia registrou 87,7% de pontualidade em mais de 24 mil voos analisados, mantendo a liderança nacional pelo terceiro mês consecutivo. No...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Confira passagens nacionais na LATAM a partir de R$ 160
Viajar pelo Brasil sem pesar tanto no bolso ainda é possível! Nossa equipe encontrou passagens nacionais com a LATAM a partir de R$ 160, com opções para diferentes destinos e períodos de viagem. Se você está pesquisando os próximos voos, vale conferir a seleção e comparar as tarifas enquanto ainda...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Crise da Flybondi se agrava com bloqueio de contas na Argentina
A situação da Flybondi se complica ainda mais: depois de ser proibida de vender bilhetes para o Rio de Janeiro pela Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) do Brasil e ver seu site sair do ar, a companhia argentina um bloqueio judicial de suas contas, feito pela autoridade máxima de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis Novotel: confira diárias a partir de R$ 238
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$ 238, ideais para aproveitar momentos de lazer durante a viagem. Confira os detalhes. Hotéis Novotel pelo Brasil...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad reúne novidades de bem-estar em novo programa para melhorar experiência a bordo
A Etihad Airways apresentou o Etihad Wellbeing, programa que reúne uma série de mudanças voltadas a conforto, descanso e bem-estar durante a viagem. A proposta é concentrar em uma mesma iniciativa recursos que já estavam sendo introduzidos pela companhia, como alimentação mais saudável, ambientes mais silenciosos, novos produtos para dormir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Economize até R$ 40 com o novo cupom do Mercado Livre
Quer economizar nas compras desta quinta-feira? O Mercado Livre está com um cupom que oferece 15% de desconto em compras acima de R$ 129, limitado a R$ 40 OFF. Confira as condições e aproveite os descontos disponíveis. Cupom no Mercado Livre Produtos selecionados No momento, há um cupom disponível para produtos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul retoma voos entre Mossoró e Recife
A Azul iniciou nesta quinta-feira (3) os voos entre Mossoró (RN) e Recife (PE), retomando uma ligação importante para a segunda maior cidade do Rio Grande do Norte. A nova operação conecta o interior potiguar ao principal hub da companhia no Nordeste e amplia as opções de viagem para passageiros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje para o Peru a partir de 21 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Peru na mira para a próxima viagem? O Alerta de Passagens PPV desta edição traz oportunidades para quem deseja conhecer o país usando milhas. Nossa equipe encontrou emissões pelo LATAM Pass a partir de 21 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as disponibilidades encontradas! Passagens internacionais no LATAM...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Café da manhã grátis é o benefício mais desejado por quem viaja a trabalho
Quem viaja a trabalho sabe que pequenos detalhes podem fazer grande diferença na experiência. Para os brasileiros, o café da manhã gratuito é o principal benefício desejado em hotéis durante uma viagem corporativa. O item foi citado por 54% dos entrevistados da pesquisa Booked for Business, realizada pela Hoteis.com. O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Livelo oferece até 11 pontos por real em lojas parceiras
Se você não conseguiu aproveitar o 9.9 para turbinar seu saldo, você tem uma segunda chance a partir de agora. Confira as ofertas da Livelo nesta quinta-feira. Lojas como O Boticário, Magalu e Midea oferecem condições para acumular até 11 pontos por real gasto. Veja os destaques e aproveite. Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta SkyMiles e World of Hyatt anunciam nova parceria de fidelidade
Delta Skymiles e o World of Hyatt vão unir seus programas de fidelidade em uma nova parceria que promete aproximar ainda mais os benefícios de viagens aéreas e hospedagens. A colaboração será lançada nos próximos meses e, inicialmente, terá como foco os clientes elite dos dois programas. A novidade chega...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Azul Fidelidade tem passagens nacionais a partir de 3.900 pontos
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando poucos pontos? O Alerta de Passagens PPV desta quinta-feira traz novas oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade, com trechos nacionais encontrados a partir de apenas 3.900 pontos + taxas. Confira as tarifas encontradas e veja se alguma delas cabe nos seus planos! Passagens nacionais com pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air Europa anuncia novidades para passageiros nos voos
Novidades na Air Europa: implementado em abril com mudanças no serviço de bordo, nas operações terrestres e na manutenção das aeronaves, o Air Europa ON agora traz novas comodidades para passageiros que voam em rotas de longa distância. As novidades contemplam tanto a classe executiva quanto a econômica, além de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos do C6 Bank
Tem pontos acumulados no C6 Bank? Uma nova campanha do LATAM Pass em parceria com o banco oferece 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira abaixo o prazo e todas as condições da oferta. LATAM Pass e C6 Bank A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 25% de bônus...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul passa a oferecer café da Delta Cafés a bordo dos voos
A Azul começou a oferecer café da Delta Cafés em seus voos nacionais e internacionais operados por jatos. A novidade entrou em vigor nesta terça-feira (8) e adiciona a bebida ao serviço de bordo da companhia em boa parte de sua operação. Em quais voos o café será servido? A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Voe com a American Airlines a partir de 62 mil milhas Smiles
Que tal usar suas milhas Smiles para voar com a American Airlines? Nesta edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV, nossa equipe encontrou oportunidades de emissões internacionais em voos da companhia americana, com trechos a partir de 62 mil milhas Smiles + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades encontradas! Passagens internacionais com milhas Smiles...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tóquio vai restringir mais da metade de Airbnbs em Shinjuku
Quem pretende se hospedar em Tóquio por meio de plataformas como Airbnb e Booking terá que ficar mais atento às regras locais nos próximos anos. O distrito de Shinjuku, um dos mais turísticos da capital japonesa, anunciou uma mudança nas regras para restringir os aluguéis de curta temporada em áreas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Azul Fidelidade e Livelo oferecem até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Último dia para aproveitar! Termina nesta quinta-feira (10) a campanha do Azul Fidelidade com a Livelo que oferece até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Quem participar da promoção também pode garantir 15% de desconto em resgates de voos nacionais. Se estava esperando para transferir seus pontos, confira as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Passagem com milhas ou dinheiro? Aprenda a fazer a comparação completa
Nem sempre emitir uma passagem com milhas representa economia de dinheiro. Para descobrir a melhor alternativa, é preciso considerar o custo das milhas, as taxas cobradas, as condições da tarifa e os benefícios que deixam de ser acumulados. Aprenda a fazer a comparação completa antes de emitir. É melhor comprar...
Live and Let’s Fly
How A Korean Air 747 Was Mistaken For A Fifth Hijacked Aircraft On 9/11
Hours after four airliners were hijacked on September 11, 2001, a Korean Air Boeing 747 inadvertently convinced authorities that it might be a fifth. Fighter jets were scrambled, cities were evacuated, and two governments prepared for the possibility that the aircraft would have to be shot down. The Korean Air...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Will Finally Be Allowed to Start Direct Flights to Berlin After Years of Intense Lobbying
Emirates has finally secured the right to operate direct flights between its Dubai mega hub and the German capital, Berlin, after years of back-and-forth lobbying that was fiercely contested by Lufthansa. The decision by Germany’s Ministry of Transport to finally allow Emirates to operate non-stop flights to Berlin came during...

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Live from a Lounge
Amazon Pay Kotak Business Credit Card Announced With 5% Cashback
Kotak Mahindra Bank has tied up with Amazon Pay, and both are ready to launch a Business Credit Card, much like Amazon and ICICI Bank have a retail version. Here are the details of this new product, freshly announced.
Economy Class & Beyond
Transpennine Express signs for new trains from Alstom
Alstom has signed contracts worth €1.2 billion with TransPennine Express to supply and maintain a new fleet of battery-electric trains. The agreement covers 29 five-car battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), based on Alstom’s Adessia Stream, with maintenance contracts valued at around €230 million. The fleet will be delivered from 2032. The order...
Traveling For Miles
Qatar Airways’ winter schedule adds flights to Phuket, Malé, and Ho Chi Minh City (170+ destinations to be served)
Qatar Airways has been tinkering around with its winter schedule for a few months, and in its latest announcement it has gone over some old ground (as airlines have a tendency to do), but it has also highlighted some service increases that don't appear to have been mentioned before.
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Las Vegas Woman Checks Into California VRBO In Palm Springs. The Host DMs Her About No Bluetooth Speakers. Then The Cops Knock On Her Door And Evict Her
“It’s on like a level two, so we can barely hear it."
The Gate with Brian Cohen
American Flags In Memoriam Returns in 2026. You Can Visit.
Flapping, fluttering, flailing in the morning breeze still yet to warm, the poles of thousands of flags — anchored with rebar which pierced deep into the expansive grassy knoll — stood at attention as their shadows were shortened by the rising sun on that picture perfect day back on Tuesday,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Algeria Bans Emirates and Etihad From Overflying Its Airspace As Political Tensions Worsen
Algeria is set to close its airspace to all aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates as a diplomatic rift between the two countries sinks to a new low. Mega airline Emirates, as well as Etihad Airways, and smaller carriers like flydubai and Air Arabia will be banned from flying...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
25 Years After 9/11: What Happened to Airline Security Following That Fateful Day And What Is Changing Once Again
Today marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks, a date that will forever be etched into the psyche of countless people, including many who work in this industry. For some, it brings back horrific memories, whether that’s a colleague lost, a career spent working in the shadow of what...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Airlines Heads to South America With Three New Colombia Routes
Frontier Airlines is heading to South America for the first time with three new…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
25 Years Since the Events of September 11, 2001 Occurred. Unbelievable.
Can you believe that exactly 25 years have elapsed since the horrific events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 occurred? Where did the years go? Remembrance events have already been underway in the city of New York, which suffered the most on that dark yet bright and sunny day 25 years ago...
Frequent Miler
Riverview Ranch review: The most aspirational points stay in America
RiverView Ranch (RVR) is a Small Luxury Hotel (SLH) that can be booked with Hilton points or free night certificates. RVR, located near Missoula, Montana, is an all-inclusive ranch resort with cash rates of $4,700 per night in-season and $3,500 per night off-season. For my wife’s birthday, I booked two...
View from the Wing
TSA Preparing To Let PreCheck Passengers Bring Water Through Airport Security
The proposal would allow larger water bottles at selected airports with Analogic CT scanners. Full-size toiletries aren't part of the reported change, and the former TSA chief discussing it called for this 12 years ago.
Points With a Crew
Amazon Audible / Music Unlimited Free Trial
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!
The Gate with Brian Cohen
New Benefit: Gateside by TSA Pre✓ — But…
Gateside by TSA Pre✓ is a new benefit which allows members of TSA Pre✓ access to the secure area of an airport without requiring a ticket for a flight to get through the security checkpoint... ...but only the following airports are currently participating in the program...
Frequent Miler
IHG promo: Earn 20,000 bonus points after two stays
IHG One Rewards is emailing an excellent offer to some members: earn 20,000 bonus points after staying only two paid nights within 60 days of registration. The stays can be separate or consecutive. My guess is this is being sent to IHG members who haven’t stayed with one of the...
View from the Wing
United’s CEO Naps At Work, Limits Meetings To 4 Hours A Day And Says His Job Is To “Think Hard”
Scott Kirby reads three hours a day, hired an AI tutor and says spreadsheet conclusions are “toxic.” His routine helps explain how he makes decisions—and why the former cost-cutter is now willing to spend on benefits he can’t fully measure.
Frequent Miler
Bonvoy puts the “meh” in Marriott with new global promotion
Marriott has opened registration for a new global promotion, but don’t get too excited, or you’ll feel Bonvoyed from the start. You’ll earn 1,500 bonus points per paid stay of 2 nights or more, as well as an additional 3,000 bonus points if that stay is at a resort. The...
Your Mileage May Vary
Flight Attendants Can Usually Tell Who Flies A Lot. Here’s How
People who fly regularly tend to develop certain habits without even thinking about them. Flight attendants say some of those behaviors make frequent flyers surprisingly easy to recognize. A few…
Miles To Memories
Hyatt’s Big Breakup, Bilt Authorized User “Trick” & A Card Refresh Nobody Asked For
Aeroplan's surprising card refresh, Getting Bilt AUs actually means something, Hyatt dumps AA for Delta and InKind keeps delivering 50% off deals for existing customers.
View from the Wing
United CEO Wants A 50-Gate Miami Hub—Says American Airlines Has What He Needs
Scott Kirby says he’d build a Miami hub with 40–50 gates and wants a bigger return to JFK. American has both assets. His case for acquiring them makes more sense than his claim that the big airlines don’t compete on price.
The Alviator
I’m Excavating My Ancient Adolescent Flight Reviews
I started blogging around 13 years ago – some of my oldest reviews are gold for all the wrong reasons. I'm restoring them for archival value.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: DockTech ES4 15-in-1 Docking Station (Back By Friday)
9/10 – Reposting as the last day to back this project is Friday, September 11th I often see interesting travel related products that I think you guys might be interested in.  We’ve talked recently we talked about Gravel Toiletry Bags and blankets, the Evolutionary travel backpack, the RetraStrap luggage strap...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Top Up Your Marriott Bonvoy Account When You’re Short On Points
I recently found an upcoming Marriott Bonvoy award stay I wanted to book, but there was one problem: I was 9,000 points short. That’s an awkward amount. It’s too many…
Monkey Miles
The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card gets an overhaul and new all time high offer
New Chase Aeroplan Credit Card Offer
Frequent Miler
Get up to $100 back on every eligible card through Paze (last day)
Update 9/10: Today is the last day to use Paze’s $10 back on $10 or more promotion. While the halcyon days of gift cards from Clover and Newegg are behind us, plenty of useful options remain; my wife stocked up on school supplies from Newegg, and Clover still works for...