View from the Wing
Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue Keeps Its Cheapest Awards, Strips Benefits Unless You Spend More Miles
Air France KLM Flying Blue is adding Light, Standard and Flex fare families to award redemption September 8. Base-level pricing and availability stay the same, but non-elites face a choice of fewer benefits or more miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Flying Blue Introduces “Light” Business Class Awards With No Lounge Access Or Flexibility
Flying Blue is introducing branded award fares on Air France and KLM beginning September 8, 2026, with Light, Standard, and Flex options that look a lot like paid fares. There is some genuine additional flexibility here, particularly for elite members, but there is also an unmistakable downside: the cheapest Business...
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View from the Wing
Passengers Ordered Off Plane In Maine As Police Make A Threat They Can’t Deliver On
Police boarded a Breeze Airways Airbus A220 in Bangor, Maine and ordered a group of passengers including a parent with a toddler off the aircraft. One officer offered them a choice: leave voluntarily or get arrested and placed on the no-fly list.
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Man Set Up Camera In His Hotel Room; Caught Employee In The Act
When we write about suspicion of theft in lodging situations, it’s usually in Airbnbs. Originally with little to no oversight, some Airbnb owners have set up hidden cameras in their…
Live and Let’s Fly
Air France Served This Surprisingly Elegant Business Class Meal On A 250-Mile Flight
Air France managed to serve a rather elegant little Business Class meal on a flight of just 250 miles between Basel and Paris, and while it certainly wasn’t a feast, I thought it was very well done. Meal Of The Week: Air France Business Class From Basel To Paris My...
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JW Marriott Guest Booked For An Advertised Perk. It Hadn’t Existed In 2 Years.
A guest booked an Orlando JW Marriott partly because of an advertised resort amenity. After booking, the hotel told them it hadn’t been offered in two years. For better or…
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Titanium Elite status has become a lot more useful (but not on Marriott stays!)
For most of the time that Marriott Bonvoy has existed, the case for Titanium Elite status has surrounded the benefits that the status offers when you're staying at Marriott properties, but as Marriott has increasingly sacrificed caring for Bonvoy members in favor of keeping hotel owners happy, justifying a push...
Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew Air France A350 Business Class. It’s The Best In Europe
Let me start with my conclusion: Air France business class on the Airbus A350 is the best in Europe and one of the best in the world. In terms of seat, service, food, drink, bedding, and Starlink Wi-Fi, I could not have had a more perfect flight. Air France A350...
2PAXfly
CHINESE AIRLINES: 2026 guide to which airline is best
I was really surprised when I looked at the 2PAXfly reader statistics and found that an article about which Chinese Airlines were best was one of 2PAXfly’s most popular posts. That was nearly 18 months ago, so time to update my choices. When I first wrote this guide in January...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa A380 Smashes Into Runway Approach Lights at Munich — Second Incident on Same Runway in Days
What to Know A Lufthansa A380 carrying 351 passengers struck runway approach lights while landing short of the threshold at Munich Airport, just days after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 suffered a similar collision on the same runway. In This Article Why landing short of the threshold isn’t the same...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“Give Us More Crew or Cut Service”: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Escalate 787 Staffing Dispute
What to Know Flight attendants working Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, saying management broke its own agreement by loading up the Main Cabin with new products after the union had signed off on the service flow. In This Article What the union agreed...
Traveling For Miles
Physical Amex cards now get you into Priority Pass lounges
Most TFM readers who have a Priority Pass membership almost certainly have it as a benefit that one or more of their credit cards gives them, but up until now, it hasn't been possible to use that card to access any Priority Pass lounges. A Priority Pass membership card (physical...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
20 Years of The Gate With Brian Cohen. Thank You.
This article was published at 8:33 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, which marks exactly 20 years to the minute since The Gate With Brian Cohen was founded and launched with this article pertaining to liquids and gels — and what is allowed to be...
International Stories
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Ultima Llamada
Comprar Avios: precios, promociones y cuándo merece la pena
Analizamos uno a uno los precios de compra de Avios en Iberia Club, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways y British Airways. Descubre la diferencia entre bonus y descuento, cómo ahorrar eligiendo divisa y el histórico de promociones actualizado.
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Comprar Avios de Qatar Airways: 50% de bonus hasta el 25 de agosto
Qatar Airways Privilege Club ofrece hasta un 50% de bonus al comprar Avios hasta el 25 de agosto de 2026. En mi cuenta, 66.000 Avios + 33.000 de bonus cuestan 1.386 €, un precio final de 1,40 céntimos por Avio. Analizo cuándo compensa comprar y qué debes comprobar antes de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 18 de agosto de 2026
Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que merecem atenção. Para encerrar o dia bem informado, confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite a oferta da Assist Card e contrate o seguro viagem com até 60% OFF
Antes de embarcar, vale a pena garantir uma proteção para sua viagem sem pesar no orçamento. A parceria entre Assist Card e Pontos Pra Voar permite contratar o seguro viagem com até 60% de desconto em planos selecionados. Além disso, recebe pontos Livelo e pode ganhar acesso à sala VIP, dependendo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta passagens PPV: emissões nacionais na LATAM a partir de R$ 224
Reunimos passagens na LATAM a partir de R$ 224 para diferentes destinos no Brasil, oferecendo boas oportunidades para viajar pagando menos. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos: Acesse a página da campanha clicando...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira hotéis no Centro-Oeste com diárias a partir de R$ 158
O Centro-Oeste reúne destinos que combinam natureza, cultura, gastronomia e atrações para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Para ajudar no planejamento da sua viagem, selecionamos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 158 em diferentes cidades da região. Confira as opções disponíveis e aproveite para viajar gastando menos. Hotéis Accor no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroméxico planeja nova rota entre Cidade do México e Milão
A Aeroméxico anunciou a intenção de lançar uma nova rota sem escalas entre a Cidade do México e Milão, ampliando sua presença na Europa. A operação está prevista para começar em março de 2027, mas ainda depende das autorizações governamentais. O trecho será operado com Boeing 787 Dreamliner, modelo utilizado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre pontos Livelo com até 56% de desconto + 5% OFF no pix
A Livelo lançou uma promoção com 56% de desconto na compra de pontos para os assinantes do clube. Os clientes que optarem pelo pagamento no Pix terão 5% de desconto extra. A promoção é válida somente hoje, dia 18 de agosto. Vamos aos detalhes! Compre pontos Livelo com 56% de desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Harmony Lounge inaugura sala VIP no Aeroporto Santos Dumont
A Harmony Lounge inaugurou uma nova sala VIP no Aeroporto Santos Dumont, ampliando as opções disponíveis para passageiros que passam pelo terminal carioca. O espaço combina alimentação, descanso e uma estrutura especialmente voltada para quem precisa trabalhar antes do voo. Nova Sala VIP no Aeroporto Santos Dumont A nova unidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles e Inter Loop: até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos
A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Inter Loop. Desta vez, oferece aos clientes até 70% de bônus nas transferências feitas até amanhã, 19 de agosto. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir. Transfira pontos do Inter Loop para a Smiles com bônus Para esta campanha,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul terá voos entre Belo Horizonte e Parnaíba
A Azul vai iniciar, em 18 de novembro, uma nova rota entre Belo Horizonte/Confins e Parnaíba, no litoral do Piauí. Serão dois voos semanais, às quartas e aos sábados, criando uma nova opção para chegar à região do Delta do Parnaíba e à Rota das Emoções. Como serão os voos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens internacional a partir de 23.140 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas
Em mais uma edição do alerta PPV de hoje, trouxemos opções de passagens internacionais no Azul Fidelidade, com oportunidades a partir de 23.140 pontos + taxas, em voos operados pela Azul Linhas Aéreas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
XP sorteia ingressos para o NFL Rio Game
A XP lançou a promoção “LAST CHANCE NFL”, que vai sortear 10 pares de ingressos para o NFL Rio Game, partida que será disputada no Maracanã em 27 de setembro. A campanha está aberta até 31 de agosto e contempla diferentes formas de acumular números da sorte, incluindo abertura e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 67 mil pontos no upgrade para o Clube Livelo Plus
A Livelo está com mais uma campanha disponível, agora é com o Clube Livelo Plus! Nesta campanha, é possível garantir até 67.000 pontos em 12 meses no upgrade de plano. A oferta é válida somente até amanhã, 19 de agosto. Confira os principais detalhes a seguir. Upgrade para o Clube Livelo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates perto de autorização para voo de quinta liberdade entre Milão e Lima
A Emirates está perto de receber autorização para operar voos entre Milão, na Itália, e Lima, no Peru, usando os chamados direitos de quinta liberdade. A permissão ainda não foi concedida de forma definitiva, mas, segundo fontes ouvidas pelo jornal italiano Corriere della Sera, falta apenas uma última assinatura para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Azul Fidelidade com até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos Alloyal
O que acha de turbinar seu saldo de pontos no Azul Fidelidade? O programa lançou mais uma campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com a Alloyal, oferecendo até 120% de bônus no envio de pontos. Além disso, os clientes que realizarem a primeira transferência recebem 3.500 pontos extras. A promoção é...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines vai instalar telas em todos os assentos e ampliar espaço premium nos aviões de corredor único
A American Airlines anunciou uma ampla renovação da cabine de seus aviões de corredor único, com dois movimentos que devem mudar bastante a experiência a bordo nos próximos anos: telas individuais de entretenimento em todos os assentos e um aumento significativo na quantidade de lugares premium. Mais assentos de primeira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais na Smiles a partir de 18 mil milhas + taxas
Na edição alerta PPV de hoje, você encontra uma seleção de passagens internacionais na Smiles para viajar nos próximos meses, gastando a partir de 18 mil milhas + taxas. Confira as disponibilidades a seguir e prepare as malas! Passagens internacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Copa Airlines aumenta voos no Galeão e chegará a 24 frequências semanais
A Copa Airlines vai aumentar gradualmente a oferta de voos entre o Rio de Janeiro e a Cidade do Panamá durante a temporada de verão. A rota, que atualmente conta com 21 frequências semanais, terá 22 voos por semana em dezembro de 2026 e chegará a 24 em janeiro de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Livelo Classic com até 25.000 pontos na adesão
O Clube Classic da Livelo está com uma nova oferta! Nesta promoção, novos assinantes podem garantir 25.000 pontos no plano anual ou 23.000 pontos no plano mensal, somando os benefícios do clube com um bônus especial de adesão. A oferta é válida até amanhã, dia 19 de agosto. Confira os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Como economizar em viagens usando o Pontos + Dinheiro da Esfera
Você não precisa esperar acumular uma grande quantidade de pontos para começar a economizar nas viagens. Com a modalidade Pontos + Dinheiro da Esfera, é possível utilizar parte do saldo para reduzir o valor de passagens, hotéis, aluguel de carro e até gerar pontos em programas parceiros pagando apenas uma...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Passagens nacionais com até 25% de desconto no Azul Fidelidade e internacionais com 10% OFF
De olho na próxima viagem? O Azul Fidelidade disponibilizou cupons para passagens nacionais com até 25% de desconto. Além disso, se você for um cliente Diamante Unique, pode garantir um desconto de 10% em passagens internacionais. A seguir, veja os detalhes e aproveite. Azul Fidelidade com até 25% OFF em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Surpresa no ranking: aeroporto asiático vira o mais movimentado do mundo
Uma mudança importante movimentou o ranking dos aeroportos: Aeroporto de Incheon, na Coreia do Sul, assumiu pela primeira vez a liderança em número de passageiros internacionais, superando importantes hubs globais como Londres-Heathrow e Changi, em Cingapura, se tornando o aeroporto mais movimentado do mundo. Nos seis primeiros meses de 2026,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Novo cupom do Mercado Livre garante até R$ 200 de desconto
Comece sua terça-feira economizando com o Mercado Livre, com o novo cupom que chegou para ajudar você a fazer suas compras. Nesta manhã, foi disponibilizado o cupom MELICUPOM com até R$ 200 de desconto em produtos selecionados. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite enquanto o cupom estiver disponível. Cupom Mercado...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue’s Next BlueHouse™ Lounge Will Open Soon in Boston
Back in December, I wrote about the opening of JetBlue’s first BlueHouse™ Lounge opening…
Frequent Miler
Wyndham timeshare promo: Book 3 night stay for as few as 1,875 points per night
Wyndham Vacation Resorts is running a new promotion that’s giving the opportunity to book a three night stay for 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per night. When taking into account the discount you can get for being a Wyndham credit cardholder, that could drop the price to as low as...

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One Mile at a Time
Review: Encalm Xenia Lounge Delhi Airport (DEL)
Duringmy Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I had a very long layover at Delhi Airport (DEL), prior to my Air India 777 first class flight. This allowed me to check out several lounges.
Your Mileage May Vary
The One Big Thing Cruise Passengers Want – But Will Probably Never Get
# The One Big Thing Cruise Passengers Want – But Will Probably Never Get Cruise lines have added countless amenities passengers have asked for over the years. But one popular…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa A380 Smashes Into Runway Approach Lights at Munich — Second Incident on Same Runway in Days
What to Know A Lufthansa A380 carrying 351 passengers struck runway approach lights while landing short of the threshold at Munich Airport, just days after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 suffered a similar collision on the same runway. In This Article Why landing short of the threshold isn’t the same...
Frequent Miler
Earn 1,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles on next Starbucks purchase (targeted?)
Delta and Starbucks have had a partnership for several years now, giving an opportunity to earn bonus SkyMiles with qualifying activity. That qualifying activity has changed a few times over the course of the partnership, with the latest iteration awarding 1 bonus mile per dollar spent, but only if you’ve...
Miles To Memories
Vegas Shows Are Mostly Empty, UFC Hotel, Robot Driver Pricing & Flamingo’s Best Idea in Years!
Circus Circus gets a food hall, a giant show is closing in Vegas, UFC Hotel incoming plus what really happened during the TI $200 free for all?
View from the Wing
Ascott Hotels Will Have 1,000 Properties, Top-Tier Status Matches And Free Preview Stays
Ascott has more than 1,000 operating and pipeline properties, yet it barely registers with many U.S. travelers. Its published status match can confer top-tier Platinum for a year, unlocking unusual perks including 24-hour stays, regional breakfast, airport transfers and invitations to preview new hotels for free.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for August 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
Points With a Crew
ORD Admirals Club H/K Lounge Review – Chicago Airport Lounge
If you're at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, you'll want to read my American Airlines Admirals Club ORD H/K review, for information on wifi, food, amenities and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why We Took A Trip To Vienna’s Central Cemetery
Vienna is full of memorials, statues and reminders of the people who shaped the city. But if you want to visit where many of those famous figures are actually buried,…
One Mile at a Time
OMAAT Feature Updates And Site Optimizations 8/18/26
Howdy! I wanted to check in and provide everyone with a quick update on some site changes we rolled out this afternoon, based on the feedback we’ve been receiving since the OMAAT Community Forum was released a couple of weeks ago.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Strawberry Hotels: Earn 2x Elite Qualifying Nights between August 23 & December 1
Strawberry Hotels are offering members another boost towards earning or re-qualifying for status with stays this fall that are booked by August 22. The 2x Qualifying Nights offer: Earn 2x Elite Qualifying Nights on eligible stays at participating Strawberry Hotels in Scandinavia. Register and book by Aug 22 for stays...
One Mile at a Time
Cabo Luxury Resorts Showdown: Which Of These Four Properties Is Best?
This is the start of our new Community Stories series, where readers can submit their own stories, and they'll appear in the Reader-Stories section of the site. Learn more about community stories and our new features.
Frequent Miler
Qatar Airways & Turo have a new partnership: Earn 1X-4X Avios on car rentals
It seems like Turo can’t really handle more than one airline partner at a time. A few years back they launched a partnership with Delta, offering a new way to earn bonus SkyMiles on car rentals. That partnership ended on December 31, 2025, but just before that they inked a...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 50% Bonus, 1.53 Cents Each: Worth It?
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it has the potential to be a good deal, even if youre looking to acquire another flavor of Avios. However, there...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
What Is a Ferry Flight? The Reason Airlines Sometimes Send an Empty Plane Halfway Across the World
Open a flight tracking app at the right moment, and you’ll sometimes spot something odd: a widebody jet flying a route the airline doesn’t normally serve, with a flight number that seems far too high. On board, the passenger seats are empty, not because no one bought a ticket, but...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Stand Up to Cancer and Earn AAdvantage Miles
Stand Up to Cancer and earn AAdvantage miles: donate a minimum of $25.00 to Stand Up To Cancer through the Miles To Stand Up program of American Airlines and you will earn 25 AAdvantage miles for every dollar you donate through Wednesday, September 30, 2026 instead of the usual ten...
Live and Let’s Fly
Minute Review: LATAM 787-9 Business Class
For this week’s Minute Review, we take a look at the aging yet resilient product onboard the LATAM 787-9 business class. LATAM 787-9 Business Class Minute Review (Video) Recognizing that I’m a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to writing out reviews and even blogging, I’ve introduced a new...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Had Two Planes With The Same Flight Number Again — A Risky Mistake That Needs To Stop
American Airlines had another duplicate flight number incident, this time near Providence, where two PSA regional jets were both operating as “Blue Streak 5083” in opposite directions. It adds to other recent confusion near Phoenix and Louisville, showing that reusing flight numbers on out-and-back trips works, until delays and aircraft...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“Give Us More Crew or Cut Service”: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Escalate 787 Staffing Dispute
What to Know Flight attendants working Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, saying management broke its own agreement by loading up the Main Cabin with new products after the union had signed off on the service flow. In This Article What the union agreed...
One Mile at a Time
Long-Awaited JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge Boston Expected To Open Soon
In the past year we’ve seen JetBlue finally get into the airport lounge game, given the general trend we’ve seen toward premium travel, trying to build lucrative co-brand credit card portfolios, etc.
Your Mileage May Vary
JW Marriott Guest Booked For An Advertised Perk. It Hadn’t Existed In 2 Years.
A guest booked an Orlando JW Marriott partly because of an advertised resort amenity. After booking, the hotel told them it hadn’t been offered in two years. For better or…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Finnair Plus: Earn 2x Avios & 2x Tier Points on select flights worldwide (August 18 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight has Finnair Plus offering double Avios and double Tier Points on many of their flights worldwide. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Frequent Miler
Save $50 with JetBlue Citi Offer when spending $400+
There’s a new JetBlue Citi Offer that’s once again giving $50 back as a statement credit. This time though it has a higher spending requirement to trigger the $50 back. The Deal Spend $400+ with JetBlue & get $50 back with a targeted Citi Offer. Key Terms Expires September 30,...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Business promo: Earn 15K bonus points when joining program & staying at least 1 night
Wyndham Rewards launched a promotion a few months ago that awarded both 15,000 bonus points and 2X points when joining the Wyndham Business program. That offer has since ended, but a new promotion is now available. It doesn’t award 2X points this time, but it does once again award 15,000...