Miles For Family
Our Wonderful Stay at The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort in Thailand
This is a continuation of my Asia trip report. See also Back from Thailand and Singapore: 7 Biggest Takeaways, Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class SFO to SIN to BKK, Cathay Pacific Premium Economy HKG to SEA, A Taste of Andaz Singapore, One Day in Singapore, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the...
Traveling For Miles
No, don’t convert your Hyatt points to Qatar Airways Avios
Qatar Airways is currently running a (mostly) very good promotion in which it's offering bonuses of up to 35% when you convert one or more rewards currencies (issued by the airline's partners) into Avios. Not all conversions covered by this promotion, however, are a good deal, and as I was...
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Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Parking Fees Are Getting Ridiculous. Here’s How To Avoid Them
Overnight parking can add a surprisingly large amount to the cost of a hotel stay. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid or reduce the charge, if you plan ahead.…
One Mile at a Time
Air Algerie A330 Business Class: Dreadfully Bad, They’re Not Even Pretending To Try!
An uncharacteristically brutal review: Air Algerie's A330neo business class has decent seats, but the service, food, and amenities are among the worst the author has ever flown.
View from the Wing
Exclusive: American Airlines Will No Longer Bump Passengers—Volunteers Can Get The Next Flight Even If It’s Full
An internal American Airlines memo tells airport staff to keep the aircraft door open until enough passengers volunteer, take a delay if necessary, and let local managers approve higher compensation. Volunteers can even be confirmed on the next sold-out departure.
Miles To Memories
Why We’re Done with the Citi Strata Elite, and What’s Next
We figured a Citi Strate Elite downgrade was inevitable. In this article, I cover our top options and what we plan to select.
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Who Refused to Give Up Her Window Seat to a Child Is Now Suing
A Brazilian airline passenger who became an unexpected social media sensation after refusing to…
Live and Let’s Fly
Las Vegas Is Cheaper Now, But Fewer People Are Coming
Las Vegas hotel rates hit their lowest of 2026 and August still lost 4.3% of visitors. Blame the calendar if you like, but the airport numbers say it is bigger.
Points With a Crew
What Should You Do If a Plane Passenger Puts a Suitcase in Your Overhead Bin? Here’s What Flight Attendants Say
The airplane boarding process can be complicated, and much of the tension regards the overhead bins. If you get to your seat and the bin above your seat is taken, what should you ...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Trying Harder In Coach—Better Snacks, Confused Passengers, And An Awkward New Service
American’s new coach snacks are a welcome improvement. On my flight, though, three choices left passengers hesitating, while the new service instructions call for placing drinks on window seat trays flight attendants can’t reach from the aisle.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 373: Reader Edition
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later: some bizarre person who founded The Gate With Brian Cohen — he has admitted to errors in the past and will remain unidentified in this article — committed a careless mistake in a graphic illustration for an article called New “Flight...
Live and Let’s Fly
Holiday Airfares Jump As Airlines Cut Seats And Fuel Soars
Thanksgiving fares are up 31% and Christmas 23% as airlines cut seats and jet fuel hits $4.40 a gallon. Here is when to book and which days to avoid.
View from the Wing
Southwest Is Giving Everyone Up To 10,500 Free Points With A Screenshot Of Your Phone
Southwest will turn your unread notifications into up to 10,000 Rapid Rewards points, plus another 500 for a quiz. Oddly, the minimum award in the announcement doesn’t seem to match the rules.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Semana 10.10 ALL Signature: transfira pontos de todos os parceiros para o ALL Accor com até 22% de bônus
O ALL Accor começou a semana do 10 do 10 com uma nova oportunidade de transferência de pontos voltada aos assinantes do ALL Signature. Nesta promoção, é possível garantir até 22% de bônus sobre os pontos Reward transferidos de todos os parceiros. A seguir, confira os detalhes desta oferta válida...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Oktoberfest no Brasil: o guia das grandes festas alemãs
Todo mês de outubro, um grito ecoa de Munique até o interior do Rio Grande do Sul: “O’zapft is!”, ou “Está aberta!”. É a senha que libera a maior festa cervejeira do mundo, e o Brasil, herdeiro de uma forte imigração alemã, responde ao chamado com entusiasmo de sobra. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: 3 Parques temáticos no Brasil para curtir com a família
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, o Welerson Silva apresenta três parques temáticos de destaque: a adrenalina do Beto Carrero World em Santa Catarina, o encanto lúdico da Terra Mágica Florybal na Serra Gaúcha e as famosas águas termais do Hot Park em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Grupos silenciosos do PPV: do alerta à próxima viagem
Uma promoção de transferência, uma oportunidade de passagem ou uma oferta de cashback pode ajudar nos seus planos. Nos grupos silenciosos do PPV, você recebe informações para acompanhar essas oportunidades e decidir quais merecem sua atenção. Grupos Silenciosos do PPV Quem acumula pontos e milhas costuma ter um objetivo: visitar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
O método para receber pagamentos dos EUA e da Europa sem perder dinheiro em taxas bancárias
Aprender como receber dinheiro do exterior com eficiência virou uma prioridade para freelancers, programadores e prestadores de serviços remotos que atendem empresas fora do país. Ao utilizar a conta global ARQ, o profissional obtém dados bancários locais nos Estados Unidos e na Europa para receber em dólar sem taxa Swift,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Conheça os principais museus e exposições de carros no Brasil
Você que é amante de carros com certeza já parou o que estava fazendo durante uma viagem só para admirar um modelo clássico, esportivo ou de design futurista. Para quem tem esse fascínio por carros, separamos museus que não podem ficar de fora do roteiro pelo Brasil ou pelo mundo....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Accor libera reservas para o novo hotel Sofitel no Rio de Janeiro
A Accor iniciou as reservas online para o Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, novo hotel cinco estrelas da rede no Brasil. A inauguração está prevista para o final de 2026, com as primeiras hospedagens disponíveis a partir de 1º de dezembro. O empreendimento será o primeiro flagship da marca Sofitel...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL lança voos diretos entre Rio de Janeiro e Salta
A GOL Linhas Aéreas lançou voos diretos entre Rio de Janeiro e Salta, na Argentina. A operação foi anunciada pela companhia em maio, mas o lançamento oficial aconteceu durante a FIT 2026. A operação terá início em 17 de dezembro, com duas frequências semanais entre o Galeão e o destino...
Brazil
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Dia de eleição! Semana do Milheiro – 28 de setembro a 04 de outubro
Domingou com você ouvindo alto-falantes de propagandas ilegais de políticos e brigas de vizinhos tentando forçar a própria opinião em quem votar, não é? Mas não se preocupe, a Semana do Milheiro está aqui para te lembrar que você também pode passar raiva mesmo quando está planejando sua próxima viagem....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Resgate passagens internacionais a partir de 16.143 pontos + taxas
Está pensando para onde viajar nos próximos meses? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste domingo, reunimos 12 sugestões de passagens internacionais para viajar gastando a partir de apenas 16.143 pontos + taxas. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Passagens internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira diárias a partir de R$ 162 em hotéis ibis pelo Brasil
Encontrar uma hospedagem que combine praticidade, conforto e um bom preço pode fazer toda a diferença na hora de planejar uma viagem. Pensando nisso, reunimos uma seleção de hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 138. Confira as opções disponíveis Hotéis ibis pelo Brasil Estes são alguns dos hotéis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 20% de desconto em passagens com pontos + reais
Precisando emitir uma passagem, mas o saldo de pontos está baixo? O Azul Fidelidade está com uma promoção, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens nacionais usando pontos + reais, conforme o nível no programa. A seguir, veja os detalhes desta oferta que acaba...
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2026年10月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）       Hilton Aspire  年会費：550ドル 普段のボーナス：150,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：200,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で6,000ドル 陸の一言： ボーナスが175k→200kに上がっています。Aspireは作れば自動的に無料宿泊券1枚もらえます。そこにこの200ｋはお得です！ 日本に帰国した人、日本でHiltonに泊まる人にとってはより使いやすい💳になりました。なのでHiltonポイント、Aspire作るのは日本で使うのが目的！という人は迷わず作りましょう。 ずっとキープする価値のある数少ない年会費高額のクレジットカードです。本帰国する人達が持っている💳の中にこのAspireが含まれているケースが多いです。理由は確実に年会費以上回収できるからです。 Hilton Aspireの魅力↓ 入会ボーナス👍...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV: seu grupo gratuito para tirar dúvidas e trocar dicas
Procurando um grupo gratuito sobre pontos e milhas? Entre agora para o bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, um grupo 100% gratuito criado para quem gosta de viajar, acumular milhas e aproveitar melhor os programas de fidelidade. Nela, você pode tirar dúvidas, trocar dicas e conversar com outros apaixonados por viagens....
Germany
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Jetzt doppelte World of Hyatt Punkte bei neuen Hotels
Die Promo für neue Hotels wurde verändert … Seit Ewigkeiten hat World of Hyatt eine Promo für neue…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
As melhores companhias aéreas do mundo em 2026
Quem são as melhores companhias aéreas do mundo em 2026? A resposta acaba de ser divulgada pela Skytrax, responsável pelo tradicional World Airline Awards, premiação frequentemente chamada de “Oscar da aviação”. E, mais uma vez, a grande vencedora veio da Ásia: a Singapore Airlines foi eleita a Melhor Companhia Aérea...
Germany
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Erhöhte Miles and More Meilengutschrift bei Weiterleitung zu Marriott Bonvoy
Mit Weiterleitung von Miles and More zu Marriott Bonvoy mehr Meilen sammeln … Wer sich von Miles and…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Nomad oferece até 100 dólares ou euros de cashback na 1ª conversão
Perdeu o prazo? A Nomad decidiu estender a sua oferta especial para novos clientes, oferecendo 5% de cashback na primeira conversão e possibilidade de receber até 100 dólares ou euros. Para aproveitar essa promoção, é necessário realizar o cadastro com o cupom PPV26 e a primeira conversão de pelo menos R$...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Parques aquáticos perto de São Paulo para curtir o mês das crianças
 Confira nossa sugestão de parques aquáticos no interior de São Paulo com piscinas, toboáguas e atrações para diferentes idades para curtir com a família no mês das crianças. Parques Aquáticos em São Paulo para o mês das crianças Outubro chegou, o calor está dando as caras e ainda dá tempo...
Germany
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Brussels Miles and More Meilenschnäppchen Oktober 2026
Die Brussels Meilenschnäppchen sind da … Brussels macht wie im September mit einem Ziel der Business Langstrecke bei…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Resgate trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas
A edição do alerta de passagens PPV deste sábado chegou! Para ajudar no planejamento da sua próxima viagem, nossa equipe reuniu 15 opções de trechos pelo Brasil para você resgatar, gastando a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite. Passagens pelo Brasil com milhas Na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Europa terá ligação direta de trem entre Alemanha e Itália
Frecciarossa fará ligações sem troca de trem entre Munique, na Alemanha, e Milão e Roma, na Itália, em projeto que prevê novas extensões e outras rotas internacionais para 2027. Novas conexões de trem entre Alemanha e Itália A malha ferroviária europeia ganhará novas conexões diretas entre Alemanha e Itália a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Os queridinhos de setembro: confira os produtos mais vendidos dos nossos grupos
Bom sábado, leitores! Que tal conferir quais foram os produtos mais vendidos da Amazon e Mercado Livre em setembro? Reunimos uma seleção com os itens que mais se destacaram entre os participantes dos nossos grupos. Veja os destaques do mês e descubra quais produtos chamaram mais atenção. Produtos mais vendidos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Feriado de 12 de outubro de 2026: para onde os brasileiros querem viajar
São Paulo lidera as buscas por voos entre os destinos para o feriado de 12 de outubro de 2026, enquanto Lisboa aparece como destaque internacional. Levantamentos de KAYAK, Omio e Decolar também apontam interesse por praias do Nordeste, escapadas de ônibus e hospedagens em cidades com atrações para famílias. Feriado...
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AMEX CENTURION LOUNGES: Sydney and Melbourne close temporarily for refurbishment
American Express is temporarily closing both of its Australian Centurion Lounges this month, leaving some cardholders without their usual pre-flight sanctuary at Sydney and Melbourne international terminals. The Sydney Centurion Lounge at T1 closes from Tuesday, 6 October 2026, reopening on 20 October. Melbourne’s T2 lounge also closes on 6...
Live and Let’s Fly
Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Plane’s Own Crash Axe, UAE Says It Was A Terror Attempt
The weapon used to attack the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 was a crash axe, according to UAE investigators. That is a chilling new detail: equipment carried to help save lives was used against the man ultimately responsible for protecting everyone aboard. Flydubai Co-Pilot Used Cockpit Crash Axe To Attack...

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One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Commits To Ending Involuntary Denied Boardings
American Airlines has quietly told employees to stop involuntarily bumping passengers, authorizing higher compensation and guaranteed rebooking to secure volunteers instead.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flydubai Terror Suspect Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack Before He Joined Airline and Had Nearly Carried Out Plan On Previous Flight
Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani First Officer of Flydubai flight FZ-1073, who is accused of attacking his Captain with a crash axe in an attempt to take over the plane last Wednesday, had reportedly planned the bloody terror plot before he even joined the airline and had already bottled up one...
One Mile at a Time
My Emirates Pass: Save Money In Dubai With Your Boarding Pass
Your Emirates boarding pass can unlock savings at hundreds of restaurants, spas, and retailers across the UAE this winter, thanks to My Emirates Pass.
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card Review: Is It Worth The $200 Fee?
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Frequent Miler
Experience Points: Book activities for no cash with these miles & points
Airline and hotel loyalty programs have long provided the ability to book activities and experiences using your points and miles. Those usually take two forms: auction style and ‘redeem now’ style. With auction style, you place a bid based on the maximum number of points you’re willing to redeem. If...
Points With a Crew
Would You Let a Stranger Plug Their Phone Into Your Laptop?
Would you let a stranger charge their phone from your laptop?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Corporate Rates Are Now More Restrictive With Marriott Bonvoy
Corporate rates are now more restrictive when booking reservations at hotel and resort properties with Marriott Bonvoy — likely to reduce people who fraudulently book reservations under those contracted special rates. Some of my clients in my training and consulting business were large corporations; and...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passenger Put His Bare Feet Where They Didn’t Belong. His Seatmate Got Revenge
Airplane etiquette shouldn’t be complicated: your feet belong in your own space. One passenger ignored that particular rule, and the person sitting in front of him decided he’d had enough.…
Frequent Miler
Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)
A member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group recently reported being told by a Chase representative that changes are coming to their old IHG Select card (this is the old card with a $49 annual fee that has not been available for new applicants or product changes for years)....
View from the Wing
Radical Flydubai Copilot Planned To Crash Into Tel Aviv Airport Before Wounded Captain And Passengers Stopped Him
The flydubai copilot who attacked his captain with an axe reportedly intended to crash the plane into the terminal at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. The plan was to continue toward the airport normally, concealing what had happened until the final moments.
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 at Seoul Incheon Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 being loaded up at Seoul Incheon Terminal 1 as it is prepared for its return journey back to Changi Airport.  Singapore Airlines operates 28 Boeing 787-10 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline...
Points With a Crew
The time my son tried to smuggle a knife through airport security
Find out what happens when you try to bring a Leatherman multi-tool through security....
Your Mileage May Vary
Why I Always Carry This Tiny Accessory When I Travel
When you’re stuck at the airport and trying to get some work done, keeping your devices charged becomes a priority. Even when your flight has USB charging ports, I like…
The Bulkhead Seat
American Passenger Complains Seatmate Took Off His Shirt and Manspread Into Her Seat
An American Airlines passenger is raising questions about how carriers handle situations when one…
Frequent Miler
$900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
Chase has extended its excellent bonus for opening a new checking and savings account. Until 1/27/27, you can earn $900 when you open a new Chase Total Checking Account and a new Chase Savings Account. To get the bonus, you have to set up direct deposit to your checking account,...
The Bulkhead Seat
SWISS Begins Rolling Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi
SWISS has begun introducing Starlink internet across its fleet and is promising faster and…
Miles To Memories
What About KLM? Assessing Flying Blue Platinum Award Availability
In addition to Air France, Flying Blue Platinum elites supposedly get additional KLM award availability. But how does it actually look?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg
Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg in Mississippi is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the United States that is still in use today. In addition to the notable interment of a Confederate camel named Old Douglas, artists, politicians, authors, soldiers, and ministers are also among the people who...
Frequent Miler
My valuable trade-off (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
I’m now comfortably back home after a terrific Wild Card trip to Panama, Colombia, and Melbourne. I loved my trip, but there’s no question that Nick and Tim’s trips were more impressive. Congratulations to both for showing us all how it should be done. That said, I want to shine...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Is Trying Harder In Coach—Better Snacks, Confused Passengers, And An Awkward New Service
American’s new coach snacks are a welcome improvement. On my flight, though, three choices left passengers hesitating, while the new service instructions call for placing drinks on window seat trays flight attendants can’t reach from the aisle.
Your Mileage May Vary
How Airlines Decide Who Gets Bumped From An Oversold Flight
When too many passengers show up for an oversold flight, airlines first look for volunteers. If that doesn’t work, several factors may help determine who gets left behind. Years ago,…
View from the Wing
United Raises Credit Card Bonuses To 100,000 Miles—Cardholders Earn More On Flights And Pay Less For Awards
United and Chase have raised initial bonuses on all four personal credit cards, with offers now reaching 100,000 miles. That's worth considering because United has made its credit card much harder to skip: eligible primary cardholders earn more miles for flying, then pay fewer miles to book United awards. Even...
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Who Refused to Give Up Her Window Seat to a Child Is Now Suing
A Brazilian airline passenger who became an unexpected social media sensation after refusing to…
Frequent Miler
Earn bonus miles when spending on Chase Marriott credit cards (targeted)
Chase is rolling out a fresh round of targeted spending offers for Marriott cardholders that could add up to 2 bonus points everywhere. The Deal Chase Marriott cardholders are being targeted for spending offers including: Spend $500 in calendar month and get 1,000 bonus points, up to a total of...