Live and Let’s Fly
Saudia A320 Destroyed At Riyadh Airport, Captain Among Three Killed In Houthi Attacks
A Saudia Airbus A320 was destroyed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) during attacks that killed three people, including an airline captain. It is another grim development in a conflict that keeps spreading…with airline employees and travelers paying a price far removed from the promises of those who started...
Traveling For Miles
Save on your next ITA Airways booking with this Amex offer [Targeted]
It has been a while since I last remember seeing an Amex offer for flights booked with ITA, but one such offer has been loaded, and this one gives select card holders the opportunity to get $225 back on just $1,250 of cumulative spending with the Italian flag carrier.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Images Emerge of Destroyed Saudia Airlines Airbus Jet at Riyadh Airport After Houthi Missile Attack
The first images of a destroyed Saudia Airlines Airbus A320 series aircraft at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) have emerged after a Houthi rebel ballistic missile attack on the airfield earlier on Thursday. Saudi Arabia has been fighting the Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen for years, but in recent...
View from the Wing
TSA PreCheck Passengers Will Have To Go Through Body Scanners—New Lanes Coming To 7 Airports Within 6 Weeks
Automated PreCheck gates, forced body scanners and software that flags suspicious bags could change the checkpoint experience. TSA wants more paying members, but its own staffing model makes a better case for free enrollment and less screening of vetted travelers.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Save up to 50% on Atmos Rewards partner award flights to 6 cities in Europe and Asia (Must book by October 10!)
Alaska Airlines  award flight sale that offers up to 50% off select award flights is now a monthly feature like discounted reward sales from other airlines. The big difference is the short booking window for these offer from Atmos Rewards. These offers are available for departures from the U.S. and...
Frequent Miler
My quest for Flying Blue Platinum status
I’m determined to earn Air France KLM Flying Blue Platinum elite status. Three features of Platinum status are particularly compelling to me: 1) better access to lowest-level awards (such as 60K for business class between the U.S. and Europe); 2) the ability to change and cancel awards for free; and...
One Mile at a Time
Alaska Atmos Rewards’ Global Getaways Award Sale: Save Up To 50%
Alaska Atmos Rewards' Global Getaways promotion lets members save up to 50% on economy award tickets to select destinations, and it's now offered monthly.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qatar Airways 787-8 Business Class
My journey to India continued with a short overnight flight from Doha to Delhi in Qatar Airways 787-8 business class. The older seat was comfortable, but the highlight was the excellent dinner…even at 3:30 am. Qatar Airways 787-8 Business Class Review (DOH-DEL) After my Qsuite flight from Los Angeles and...
View from the Wing
Delta CEO Says Status Is “Very Easy” To Earn—Gets Confused About SkyMiles On National TV
Ed Bastian points young travelers toward Uber and T-Mobile as ways to earn SkyMiles status. Remind me why he's CEO again?
Miles To Memories
Chase’s Eye Opening Card Strategy, IHG Refreshes Everything & The 2 Browser Trick?!
Chase's wild potential strategy, IHG refreshes cards and raises fees and remembering the two browser trick.
Your Mileage May Vary
These Airports Now Let You Bring Up To 2 Liters Of Liquids Through Security
A growing number of airports are relaxing the traditional liquids rule, with some now allowing containers as large as 2 liters through security. But where you fly from, connect and…
Live and Let’s Fly
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Clever Plan For Unlimited American Express Lounge Access
For travelers trying to spend $75,000 on an American Express card to unlock unlimited Delta Sky Club access or complimentary guest access to Centurion Lounges, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s reported $100,000 bill offers an interesting perspective. Apparently, earning the perks is only half the challenge…finding someone to pay the bill is the...
TravelUpdate
“Pay Off My $100,000 Amex Bill” – U.S Ambasador To Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle Told Republican Donor
Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is currently the US Ambassador to Greece, asked a Republican Donor to Pay Off A $100,000 bill that she owed to Amex.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Parque Nacional do Iguaçu terá atrações gratuitas no feriadão do Dia das Crianças
Parque Nacional do Iguaçu abrirá mais cedo entre os dias 10 e 12 de outubro, durante o feriadão do Dia das Crianças, com oficinas, pintura facial, atividades circenses e música ao vivo. Parque abre mais cedo O Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, no Paraná, terá uma programação especial para o feriadão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Uau CAIXA comemora primeiro aniversário com 48 horas de promoções
O programa de fidelidade Uau CAIXA completa seu primeiro ano de operação neste mês e promove a campanha comemorativa batizada de Aniversário UAAAU é 10/10. A ação ocorre durante 48 horas, entre os dias 9 e 10 de outubro, disponibilizando condições diferenciadas para acúmulo e troca de pontos em compras,...
Germany
PointsMag
Outletcity Metzingen: Beim Shopping jetzt Miles&Smiles Meilen sammeln
Wer Turkish Airlines Meilen sammelt, hat in Deutschland bislang nur wenige Möglichkeiten, das Miles&Smiles Konto auch ohne Flug…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Inter e Shell Box oferecem até 5% de cashback em abastecimentos
Sexta-feira com cashback no abastecimento! O Inter e o Shell Box estão de volta com uma oferta para quem deseja economizar na hora de abastecer. Desta vez, os clientes podem garantir 5% de cashback em combustíveis comuns ou 2% nos combustíveis Shell V-Power, nos postos participantes. A condição é válida...
Germany
PointsMag
Neues KLM Delft-Haus Nr. 107 und kostenloses Starlink-WLAN ab 2027
Die blau-weißen Delft-Miniaturhäuser von KLM gehören zu den beliebtesten Sammlerstücken unter Vielfliegern. Jedes Jahr zum Jahrestag ihrer Gründung…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! LATAM Pass com 25% de bônus na transferência do Itaú e Credicard
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção do LATAM Pass de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard, oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. E, caso seja sua primeira transferência entre os parceiros, você ainda ganha mais 1.000 milhas extra. LATAM Pass e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM recebe primeiro Embraer E195-E2
A LATAM Airlines Brasil e a Embraer iniciaram o processo de entrega do primeiro E195-E2 da companhia aérea. A aeronave deverá entrar em serviço nos próximos dias e é a primeira de 12 unidades previstas para serem entregues ainda em 2026. LATAM inicia entrega do primeiro E195-E2 A LATAM Airlines...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do Banco do Nordeste para a Smiles com até 70% de bônus
Quer aumentar seu saldo na Smiles? O programa está com uma nova campanha em parceria com o Banco do Nordeste (BNB), oferecendo até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A promoção termina hoje, 9 de outubro. Confira as condições e veja como aproveitar antes do encerramento! Promoção Smiles e...
Germany
PointsMag
Centurion Lounge Ausbau: American Express eröffnet zweite Lounge in London
Am 8. Oktober 2026 hat American Express den nach eigenen Angaben größten Ausbau in der Geschichte der Centurion…
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
AUFSTREBEND: China Southern 787 Business Budapest – Guangzhou
Mit der Chinas Southern 787 Business von Budapest nach Guangzhou … Budapest (BUD) – Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern 787…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 8 de outubro de 2026
Chegou mais um Radar PPV nesta quinta-feira! Nossa equipe reuniu uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas no universo 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 ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Conheça o grupo de promoções PPV e aproveite as melhores ofertas
Se a ideia é economizar mais nas compras e acumular mais milhas, ter acesso às principais oportunidades em um só lugar pode fazer toda a diferença. O grupo de promoções do PPV reúne cupons, cashback, descontos e oportunidades de acúmulo de milhas, com os destaques selecionados pela nossa equipe e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Continua! Assine o Clube Smiles e receba até 270 mil milhas
Perdeu o prazo? A Smiles decidiu continuar com sua promoção para quem ainda não assinou, oferecendo até 270 mil milhas em novas adesões, conforme o plano escolhido. A oferta fica disponível até as 10h de amanhã, dia 9 de outubro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Sua próxima viagem internacional a partir de 18 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Sua próxima viagem internacional pode custar menos milhas do que você imagina! No alerta de passagens PPV desta quinta-feira, nossa equipe reuniu oportunidades de emissão pelo LATAM Pass para diferentes destinos no exterior, com passagens a partir de 18 mil milhas + taxas. Confira as rotas e as datas disponíveis!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Revolut oferece 3.000 pontos em novas contas
Vai viajar para o exterior e ainda não tem sua conta global? Aproveite a promoção da Revolut em parceria com o Pontos pra Voar, que oferece 3.000 RevPoints para novos clientes que abrirem a conta pelo nosso link e gastarem a partir de R$ 150. A seguir, veja todos os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
WestJet recebe aval da Anac e estreia no Brasil em novembro
A canadense WestJet Airlines recebeu autorização da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) para operar voos internacionais regulares de passageiros e carga com origem ou destino no Brasil. A decisão saiu na quarta-feira (7) no Diário Oficial da União, por meio da Portaria nº 20.129/2026. A estreia no mercado brasileiro...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Banco do Nordeste para o LATAM Pass
Nova oportunidade para turbinar o saldo no LATAM Pass! O programa lançou uma campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Banco do Nordeste (BNB), oferecendo 25% de bônus no envio de pontos. A promoção é válida somente até amanhã, 9 de outubro. Confira as condições e veja como aproveitar!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Natal Luz de Gramado terá novas atrações em edição de 88 dias
O Natal Luz de Gramado chega à sua 41ª edição com uma programação ampliada e a expectativa de superar o recorde de 2,8 milhões de visitantes registrado na última temporada. Com o tema “Quando o Coração Acende, o Mundo se Ilumina”, o evento terá 88 dias de programação, entre 22...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis com piscina no interior de São Paulo: confira diárias a partir de R$ 202
Que tal aproveitar alguns dias de descanso em um hotel com piscina no interior de São Paulo? Reunimos opções com diárias a partir de R$ 202, perfeitas para quem quer relaxar, curtir um fim de semana ou fazer uma viagem rápida sem precisar ir muito longe. Veja os destaques e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assinantes do Clube Livelo tem 56% de desconto na compra de pontos + 3% no Pix
Quer comprar pontos pagando menos? A Livelo lançou uma nova campanha exclusiva para assinantes do clube, oferecendo 56% de desconto na compra de pontos. E tem benefício adicional: quem optar pelo pagamento via Pix garante mais 3% de desconto. A promoção fica disponível somente até amanhã, 9 de outubro. Confira as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Seu próximo destino pelo Brasil a partir de 7.600 milhas Smiles + taxas
Sua próxima viagem pelo Brasil pode estar mais perto do que você imagina! A partir de 7.600 milhas Smiles + taxas, já é possível encontrar passagens para diferentes destinos nacionais. Nossa equipe reuniu algumas dessas oportunidades no alerta de passagens PPV de hoje. Confira as rotas e as datas disponíveis!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Transfira pontos do Banestes para a Smiles e ganhe até 80% de bônus
A Smiles liberou uma nova promoção de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Banestes. Nesta oferta, é possível ganhar até 80% de bônus ao transferir pontos para o programa. Confira os principais detalhes a seguir. Smiles e Banestes Para esta nova promoção, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte maneira: 80%...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece cupons de até 20% de desconto em hotéis, carros e pacotes
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de liberar 3 cupons para os seus clientes, nos quais é possível garantir até 20% de desconto na reserva de hotéis, aluguel de carros e pacotes no site do programa ou na Azul Viagens. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida até o dia 13...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul reformula Espaço Azul com cardápio exclusivo e prioridades no aeroporto
A Azul iniciou neste mês uma nova experiência para os clientes do Espaço Azul em voos domésticos. A proposta reúne refeições exclusivas divididas por turnos do dia, cervejas em horários selecionados e prioridades operacionais que acompanham o passageiro desde o check-in até a retirada da bagagem. As novidades já estão...
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines Now Makes You Cancel And Rebook To Get A Lower Fare—But May Not Let You Pay With Your Credit
Alaska is making customers cancel their reservations and book again to capture a lower fare. One reader followed those instructions, then discovered that the credit he’d received couldn’t pay for his replacement Companion Fare booking. Alaska ultimately agreed to give his money back, but the problem exposes how much less...
Economy Class & Beyond
Avolon adds 250 Airbus and Boeing aircraft to it backlog
It might be the end of the week, but the orders are rolling in for Airbus and Boeing, with leasing company Avolon signing a big order for aircraft. Avolon has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, comprising 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo Family aircraft.  This incremental order takes Avolon’s...

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TravelUpdate
The Death Of The Simple Travel Credit Card
Have travel credit cards become way too complicated for their own good? In 2026, is it time to rethink the way we look at them?
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Male Flight Attendant Accused 70-Year-Old Passenger of Sexually Assaulting Him in Trash Bag Fiasco
A United Airlines flight attendant allegedly accused a 70-year-old man of sexually assaulting him during a long-haul flight to South Korea in what the man’s family says was a simple misunderstanding over putting trash in a waste sack that the crew member was carrying through the cabin. The flight attendant...
Live from a Lounge
American Express Membership Rewards (India) changes coming November 15, 2026
American Express is changing a few more things about its Amex card lineup in India next month. Here is what is changing up.
Traveling For Miles
This is the new IHG One Rewards Diamond fast track offer [Highly Targeted]
IHG One Rewards is targeting select members for its latest fast track to top-tier elite status promotion which is running through 31 December 2026. The promotion requires targeted members to stay just 10 nights at any of IHG's properties around the world before the promotion's end date, and that will...
One Mile at a Time
Miami Airport Desperately Wants Nonstop Tokyo Flights, May Pay Airline To Fly Route
Miami officials are pushing hard for a nonstop Tokyo flight, even floating revenue guarantees to lure American or Japan Airlines into launching the route.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Three Dead, Including Saudia Airlines Captain, in Houthi Missile Attack On Riyadh Airport That Destroyed A Parked Airplane
Saudi authorities have now confirmed that three people were killed in a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) on Thursday. One of those killed has been identified as Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, who was a long-serving pilot for the Kingdom’s flag carrier Saudia Airlines. After initially...
Economy Class & Beyond
LATAM takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2
It’s been some time coming, but LATAM has finally taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. It marks the first time the Latin American carrier has taken delivery of an Embraer aircraft. The new aircraft is expected to enter service in the coming days and will bolster LATAM’s connectivity...
Frequent Miler
Le Meridien Barcelona Bottom Line Review: A mixed bag
At the end of our European cruise last month, my family booked two rooms for two nights at Le Meridien Barcelona. Room rates were high, so this represented a good use of 85K free night certificates for a standard room, while I also used points to book a second, slightly...
Live and Let’s Fly
Southwest Airlines Is Leaning Toward Boeing 787s, But Does It Really Need Them?
Southwest Airlines is reportedly leaning toward Boeing 787s for longhaul international flights. I welcome more competition, but before adding an entirely new fleet, I would like to see whether Southwest could accomplish something worthwhile with the aircraft it already knows…and lie-flat beds. Does Southwest Need Boeing 787s To Start Flying...
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Eyes Boeing 787s For Europe — Lie-Flat Business Class Could Follow
A Southwest long haul network could strengthen its credit card business and keep customers from booking competitors. But the aircraft would need premium fares, useful connections and somewhere profitable to fly after Europe’s summer rush.
The Bulkhead Seat
Huh: Southwest Airlines is Considering Boeing 787s for Long-Haul International Flights
Southwest Airlines could be preparing for a change even bigger than assigned seating: flying…
Live from a Lounge
Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Partnership, Offering More Travel Options and Better Frequent Flyer Benefits
Singapore Airlines and Air India are taking the next step in their commercial partnership. Here is what rolls out in October 2026 and next year.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Norse Atlantic Secures Wet-Lease Deal With Pakistan International Airlines… More Deals Could Be On the Way
The beleaguered low-cost long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways has been buoyed by securing a wet-lease deal with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with operations involving two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners set to begin as early as next month. Norse Atlantic started life as a scheduled long-haul airline, operating flights from Norway and...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Plans to Keep its Fleet All-Boeing as it Weighs 787 Dreamliner Order for Long-Haul Expansion
Southwest Airlines is reportedly leaning towards buying Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it eyes expansion into the long-haul international market, sources from within the Dallas-based carrier cited by Reuters have claimed. The airline has been actively pursuing a move into the long-haul international market for some time now. Last year, chief...
One Mile at a Time
Saudia A320 Destroyed At Riyadh Airport, As Houthis Warn Airlines To Avoid Saudi Arabia
A Houthi missile attack destroyed a Saudia A320 at Riyadh Airport, as the group warns global airlines to avoid Saudi airspace entirely.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Order, Plans Long Haul Flights
Southwest Airlines is reportedly weighing a Boeing 787 order of dozens of jets, signaling it may finally be edging closer to launching long haul international flights.
One Mile at a Time
Free AAdvantage Business Program 15K Bonus Miles New Member Promotion
American's free AAdvantage Business program is offering 15,000 bonus miles to new members through October 2026, no activity required to earn them.
One Mile at a Time
Save On ITA Airways Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
A new targeted Amex Offers deal lets you earn a $225 statement credit when you spend $1,250 or more directly with ITA Airways through November 30, 2026.
Points With a Crew
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Review (90K SkyMiles!)
KEY LINK: Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card – Limited Time Offer: Earn 90,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 11/4/26. $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 (see rates and...
Travel With Grant
What Counts as a Utility Payment for Discover’s 5% Cash Back?
I recently tested several utility payments with my Discover It to see what would actually qualify for the Q4 5% cash back category. My $5 test purchases with Recology (trash), WD (water), and PG&E (gas/electric) all coded as utilities and earned 5% cash back. I also discovered that I can...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
A Humorous Glimpse of Airport Security in 1974
Airport security checkpoints were apparently a source of consternation for passengers back in 1974 — years before my first flight as a passenger aboard an airplane — via the opening which has supposedly not been seen in years for the...
Frequent Miler
100% transfer bonus from Wyndham Rewards to United MileagePlus
Most hotel loyalty programs let you transfer your points to airline partners at suboptimal rates. However, Wyndham is currently offering double United miles when you transfer Wyndham points to United. Standard transfers are 5:1, so this deal brings the transfer ratio to 5:2. Wyndham recently implemented a new award chart,...
Michael W Travels
When Moving Abroad Starts to Feel Like a Real Possibility: What to Consider
A trip can make almost any city feel livable. You are eating out more, staying near the center, and paying attention to the things that make the place interesting. Normal life is different. There is work, grocery shopping, school pickup, healthcare, bills, and the occasional need to get across town...
Frequent Miler
Wild Card Challenge final scoring and winner announced!
The Wild Card challenge has officially wrapped, with the final scores and official winner announced in our live YouTube broadcast on October 7th, 2026. Review the scoring and listen to the live broadcast below. Total scores after Destinations 1 & 2 You can review the destination 1 scores here, the...