Traveling For Miles
InterContinental Ambassadors & Royal Ambassadors are losing another flagship property
In recent years, we've seen a number of prominent InterContinental hotels get a big makeover and then get reflagged to IHG's high-end Regent brand. From a rewards standpoint, this doesn't make much of a difference to regular IHG One Rewards members, but for members with InterContinental Ambassador status and Royal...
Live and Let’s Fly
Private Jet Broker Grounds Flights With $150 Million In Customer Funds At Risk
Private jet broker ONEflight International has abruptly paused all flight activity for at least 30 days, potentially leaving more than $150 million in prepaid customer funds hanging in the balance. Private Jet Broker ONEflight Pauses Flights As Customer Funds Hang In The Balance ONEflight International has stopped arranging private jet...
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One Mile at a Time
Actually, American Airlines’ Pilots Union Is Right: Sorry, View From The Wing
A response to View From The Wing's take on the American Airlines pilots union chief calling for a new CEO — and why the union has a point.
Frequent Miler
Trends in United’s amazing cardholder award availability
In the post “United’s amazing cardholder award availability,” I showed that United is offering cardholders a huge number of Polaris business-class award seats to and from Europe (and, to a lesser extent, to and from Asia). When working on that post, I noticed that weekend awards seemed rare. I also...
Your Mileage May Vary
These 3 Letters On Your Boarding Pass Could Help Decide If You Get Bumped
Most passengers probably never notice this 3-letter code on their boarding pass. Usually it doesn’t matter at all, but on an oversold flight, it could potentially point to something that…
Live from a Lounge
Apple Live Translation Gets More Useful for Travellers With iOS 27
Apple's new Live Translate is now reaching maturity and there is also an expansive list of languages where it will come handy during travels.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Admits It Sells Too Much Basic Economy, Says 30% Of Seats Generate Half Its Revenue
American has already stripped mileage earning and elite seat and upgrade benefits from Basic Economy. Now it’s adding first class and Main Cabin Extra seats to give customers more—and smaller—steps up the fare ladder.
One Mile at a Time
American & Condor New Interline Deal: A Small Step With Big Potential, Maybe?
American and Condor just announced an interline agreement dressed up as a 'partnership.' It's a small step, but could hint at bigger alliance moves ahead.
Your Mileage May Vary
One Country Finally Made VAT Refunds MUCH Easier For Tourists
VAT refunds sound great in theory. In practice, the paperwork, rules and waiting can make getting your money back a giant pain. One country is trying something different. I have…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
This Famous Delicatessen Just Reopened After 10 Years.
After 79 years in business and having closed on Saturday, December 31, 2016, the vaunted Manhattan location of this famous delicatessen reopened yesterday, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 almost ten years later. The delicatessen in question is...
Live and Let’s Fly
The Mysterious Lounge At Nuuk International Airport (GOH)
Nuuk International Airport does have a lounge, as the Air Greenland check-in agent assured me. I found it upstairs with the lights on…but the doors were closed and there not another soul in sight. Nuuk International Airport Has A Lounge…But It Was Closed After checking in for my Air Greenland...
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It Looked Like He Was Skiplagging His Last Flight. American Airlines Didn’t Care
Skipping the last flight on an itinerary sounds an awful lot like skiplagging, something airlines notoriously dislike. But in this case, doing exactly that could have been perfectly acceptable. Skiplagging…
TravelUpdate
Earn 150,000 Points + $250: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card is offering an amazing welcome bonus of 150,000 points and $250 statement credit.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Transfira pontos Livelo para a Smiles com até 80% de bônus
Perdeu o prazo? A campanha da Smiles que oferece até 80% de bônus nas transferências de pontos da Livelo ganhou mais algumas horas para ser aproveitada. Inicialmente prevista para terminar ontem, a promoção agora segue disponível até o final de hoje, 18 de setembro. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
British retoma voos diretos para Buenos Aires e aumenta oferta no Rio de Janeiro
A British Airways vai retomar os voos diretos entre Londres e Buenos Aires a partir do verão europeu de 2027, com uma frequência diária sem escalas entre o Aeroporto de Heathrow e a capital argentina. Além de voltar a oferecer o trecho direto para Buenos Aires, a companhia aumentará a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Iberia Club oferece até 20% OFF em emissões com Avios
Quer economizar Avios na próxima viagem? O Iberia Club lançou uma nova promoção que oferece até 20% de desconto no resgate de passagens para diversos destinos. A campanha contempla rotas selecionadas e diferentes percentuais de desconto, que variam de acordo com o destino. Confira as condições e veja quais trechos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Assine o ALL Signature com até 25% de desconto
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a promoção do ALL Signature, que oferece até 25% de desconto para novos clientes e ex-assinantes. Nesta campanha participam os planos mensais, trimestrais e anuais, sendo uma boa oportunidade para voltar ao clube ou iniciar sua assinatura pagando menos. ALL Signature O ALL Signature é...
Germany
PointsMag
Lufthansa hebt zum Oktoberfest 2026 in neuer Tracht ab
Zum Oktoberfest 2026 erhalten die Lufthansa-Crews der traditionellen Trachtenflüge ein neues Gewand. Die ersten Flüge der Trachtencrew starten…
Germany
PointsMag
Flughafen München erlaubt mehr Flüssigkeiten im Handgepäck an allen Sicherheitskontrollen
Update vom 18. September 2026: Der Flughafen München hat die 100-Milliliter-Grenze zum 18. September 2026 an praktisch allen…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 17 de setembro de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta quinta-feira, nossa equipe acompanhou as principais oportunidades do universo de pontos, milhas e viagens e reuniu os destaques em uma seleção especial. Confira as ofertas encontradas, veja quais oportunidades merecem atenção e aproveite enquanto estiverem disponíveis. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
PPV Promoções: fique por dentro das melhores oportunidades para economizar
Se você gosta de aproveitar boas promoções, sabe que acompanhar diferentes grupos e ofertas pode ser trabalhoso. Para facilitar essa busca, o Grupo de Promoções do PPV reúne oportunidades de cupons, cashback, descontos e acúmulo de milhas em um só lugar, com os principais destaques enviados diretamente para o seu...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Até 60% OFF no seguro viagem: aproveite a oferta da Assist Card
Planejar uma viagem também significa pensar na proteção durante o período fora de casa. Com a parceria entre o Pontos Pra Voar e a Assist Card, é possível contratar o seguro viagem com até 60% de desconto. Confira todos os detalhes e veja como garantir o benefício. Pontos Livelo Os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles oferece até 264 mil milhas na adesão do clube
A Smiles trouxe de volta sua promoção em comemoração ao Clube Smiles Day, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 264 mil milhas em novas assinaturas do clube. Desta vez, a campanha é válida até as 10h de amanhã, dia 18 de setembro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV LATAM! Encontre passagens nacionais a partir de 4.034 milhas
Quem acompanha boas oportunidades de emissão já pode conferir a seleção desta quinta-feira. Encontramos passagens nacionais a partir de 4.034 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os trechos e veja quais opções podem fazer sentido para sua próxima viagem. Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Korean Air fecha maior pedido de aeronaves de sua história com 103 aviões Boeing
A Korean Air finalizou um pedido histórico de 103 aeronaves da Boeing, em um negócio avaliado em US$ 44,6 bilhões. O acordo reúne modelos de diferentes categorias e faz parte do processo de transformação da frota da companhia após a integração com a Asiana Airlines. O pedido inclui 20 Boeing...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis na Argentina com diárias a partir de R$ 166
A Argentina é considerada uma ótima opção para muitos viajantes, então chegou a hora de aproveitar a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor. Confira esta seleção que separamos no artigo de hoje. Reunimos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 166 para curtir a viagem sem pesar no bolso....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Transfira pontos para o LATAM Pass e ganhe 25% de bônus
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar! O LATAM Pass está com uma oferta em parceria com programas selecionados, oferecendo 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Além disso, novos clientes podem receber 1.000 milhas extras. Confira os detalhes da campanha e veja como participar. LATAM Pass e parceiros selecionados A bonificação...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira mais cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
A quinta-feira chegou com novas oportunidades para quem quer economizar nas compras online. Nossa equipe reuniu uma seleção de cupons ativos no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu para ajudar você a pagar menos. Confira as regras de cada oferta e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
British Airways vuelve a volar directo a Buenos Aires: será diario desde marzo de 2027
British Airways recuperará el vuelo diario sin escalas entre Londres Heathrow y Buenos Aires desde el 28 de marzo de 2027. El Boeing 777-200 continuará después hacia Santiago de Chile.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Como é um cruzeiro da Disney? Nossa experiência a bordo do Disney Wish
Como é embarcar em um navio de cruzeiro da Disney? Vale a pena? O que realmente acontece durante a viagem? Fizemos um cruzeiro de três noites no Disney Wish com nosso filho de quatro anos e, neste artigo, contamos como foi nossa experiência, desde o embarque em Porto Canaveral até...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens nacionais a partir de 3.780 pontos no Azul Fidelidade
Quer viajar pelo Brasil usando poucos pontos? Encontramos opções a partir de 3.780 pontos + taxas! No alerta de passagens PPV desta quinta-feira, nossa equipe selecionou novas oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos nacionais. Confira os trechos, as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar a próxima viagem....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Revolut oferece 3.000 pontos bônus, além de IOF zero e câmbio sem spread
A promoção em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar continua disponível e é uma daquelas oportunidades que merecem atenção de quem gosta de acumular pontos. A Revolut está oferecendo 3.000 RevPoints para novos clientes que abrirem a conta pelo link promocional do PPV e gastarem apenas R$ 150 no cartão....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mês do cliente ALL Accor: hotéis em Belo Horizonte com diárias a partir de R$ 97
Está pensando em visitar Belo Horizonte? Então aproveite a oferta do Mês do Cliente ALL Accor e garanta a sua reserva em hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 97, reunindo conforto, praticidade e economia. Confira as ofertas e aproveite. Mês do cliente ALL Accor Hotéis no Brasil e países hispânicos:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sisprime sorteia viagens internacionais em nova promoção
Quem usa os cartões Sisprime Mastercard poderá transformar parte das compras feitas até dezembro em chances de ganhar uma viagem internacional: a cooperativa lançou a promoção Sisprime Mastercard Rumo ao Extraordinário, que terá três cooperados contemplados ao final da campanha. Promoção Sisprime Mastercard Rumo ao Extraordinário A promoção começou em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shopping LATAM Pass oferece até 10 milhas por real em compras no Magalu
O Shopping LATAM Pass está oferecendo até 10 milhas por real gasto em produtos elegíveis no Magalu. A oferta fica disponível somente até hoje, 17 de setembro. Confira as regras e aproveite antes do encerramento da oferta! Shopping LATAM Pass e Magalu A pontuação extra está estruturada da seguinte forma...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turkish Airlines retoma voos diretos entre Istambul e Caracas
A Turkish Airlines vai retomar os voos diretos entre Istambul e Caracas a partir de 1º de outubro de 2026. A rota terá quatro frequências semanais e será operada com o Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, ampliando novamente a conexão da Venezuela com o hub da companhia na Turquia. Voos foram suspensos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje para Japão a partir de 166 mil milhas Smiles + taxas
Tóquio pode estar mais perto do que você imagina usando milhas! No alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas disponibilidades para viajar ao Japão com a Smiles, com emissões a partir de 166 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas selecionadas para começar a planejar...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa exercises Boeing 737 MAX options, goes for the 737-10
The Lufthansa Group continues its fleet modernisation, with the airline’s board authorising the purchase of further Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Boeing 737-10 in Boeing house colours – Image, The Boeing Company, Supplied by Lufthansa The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the exercise of options for 20 Boeing...
View from the Wing
Woman Says She Caught A Passenger Filming Her Breastfeeding—Then Took His Photo And Reported Him
A Frontier Airlines passenger says a man began filming her as she breastfed her hungry 10-month-old after a flight delay. She says she photographed him and reported his seat number to airline staff.

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TravelUpdate
American Express Points Transfer Issue, What’s Going On?
In the last few days, this American Express partner has been experiencing issues with points transfers. Here's what's going on...
Eye of the Flyer
Remove a Canceled Card From Your Account List and Your Booked Hotel Stays Will Disappear
Let me say this loudly and immediately: “disappear” does NOT mean “canceled.” Your reservation is still alive. The hotel still has you. You paid for your stay, and that payment does not get clawed back just because you removed a card from your card list. But, you now cannot SEE...
Miles For Family
New Credit Card Approval with 10k Referral Bonus Incentive
As I mentioned last week, it’s time for me to apply for a new credit card to earn miles and points from some upcoming expenses I have to pay. After looking at all my options, I applied and was approved for a new card yesterday. 10k Referral Bonus on Bilt...
Frequent Miler
Nick’s Wild Card Journal: Feeling relaxed & ready for your recommendations
We are set to kick off the 2026 Wildcard Challenge in just 4 days. On Tuesday, September 22nd, we will be taking off to jet around using our randomly selected destinations and rewards budgets. Every timewe do these challenges, I tend to feel rushed and anxious in the days leading...
Traveling For Miles
Register now for the IHG One Rewards 4Q 2026 promotion (earn up to 3x with no cap)
Almost a year to the day that it published its 4Q global promotion for 2025, IHG has published its 4Q promotion for 2026 and the two promotions are very similar. But they're not identical. They differ in two very key ways.
Live and Let’s Fly
My 50-Minute Copenhagen Connection On Separate Tickets Could Not Have Been Smoother
I took a gamble by booking a fairly tight 50-minute connection in Copenhagen on a separate ticket, knowing that I’d be hosed if my inbound flight was late. Thankfully, all worked very smoothly. My Risky 50-Minute Connection Gamble In Copenhagen My Air Greenland flight left Nuuk at 12:45 pm and...
View from the Wing
Hilton’s New Fall Promo Delivers Just $4 Per Stay—While A Week At A Resort Gets You At Most $12
Hilton’s October 15–December 31 promotion offers 1,000 bonus points per stay, or 3,000 at selected hotels. That's worth $4 or $12, with no extra reward for staying longer.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
AirAsia Refutes Claims it is On the Brink of Collapse as Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Pile Pressure on Budget Carrier
The Malaysia-based budget carrier AirAsia has publicly refuted claims that it is on the brink of collapse after it emerged that the government was in secret talks with rival airlines to take over capacity on domestic routes should AirAsia fall into liquidation. Like many international airlines, AirAsia has been put...
One Mile at a Time
Thai Airways Unveils New Business Class Seat For 777s, 787s, And A350s
Thai Airways has unveiled its new Thompson Aero VantageNOVA business class seat, which will roll out across its 777, 787, and A350 fleets starting in 2027.
One Mile at a Time
Viasat Inflight Wi-Fi Gets Big Speed Upgrade: Airline Passengers Rejoice
Viasat's new Flight 2 satellite has entered service, promising faster, more reliable inflight Wi-Fi for passengers flying American, Delta, and JetBlue.
One Mile at a Time
Hilton Honors Fall 2026 “More Points To Play” Promo (Register Now, But Don’t Get Excited!)
Hilton Honors has opened registration for its third 2026 promotion, "More Points to Play," offering 1,000 to 3,000 bonus points per stay through year-end.
One Mile at a Time
Six Continents Challenge, Part 2: North America & Africa
A wrong passport, a missing frequent-flyer number, and food poisoning turn a positioning flight to Denver into a chaotic scramble through Istanbul, Chicago, and Cairo.
2PAXfly
TRANSNUSA: Melbourne to Bali flights launch in October with AU$299 fares
Indonesian airline TransNusa is heading further east in Australia, launching direct Melbourne–Bali flights from 19 October 2026 and introducing a new Premium Plus product. The airline’s media release says the Melbourne–Denpasar service will operate daily, with introductory one-way fares starting at AU$299 for a basic ticket and AU$699 for Premium...
The Bulkhead Seat
Register Now: Hilton Launches More Points to Play Promotion
Hilton has unveiled its third global promotion of 2026 with “More Points to Play.”…
Points With a Crew
Apple 2nd Generation Air Tags On Sale (and this is why travelers need to have them)
Since the Air Tag first came out a few years ago, they have become pretty indispensable for frequent travelers. With all of the stories of lost and misplaced luggage, having an Air Tag can help...
One Mile at a Time
Four Nights Aboard Orient Express Corinthian From Monaco To Rome (Reader Review)
A first-time cruiser's detailed take on four nights aboard Orient Express Corinthian, covering suites, dining, service, and value from Monaco to Rome.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Are Passengers Really This Disgusting During a Flight?
Bare feet on the tray table; urine in the lavatory sink; trash all over the seats and floor of a row; clipping nails during a flight; tampons and “maxi pads” left for someone else to dispose: are people really this disgusting when they are passengers aboard an airplane? Apparently so. A site...
The Alviator
Thai Airways’ New Cabins: Predictable, but Competitive
Thai Airways is introducing business class suites and a new premium economy cabin on 787s. These aren't innovative, but they are competitive.
Frequent Miler
Chase adding more credits you probably don’t want to the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ card
As evidenced by the flurry of blog posts we’ve seen today, Chase has announced that it is making two changes to the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ card. Starting 11/15/26, there will be a $1 million cap on the 3X social media and search engine advertising. Purchases in the category beyond...
Travel With Grant
Help, My 40K Korean Air Miles Expire at the End of the Year!
I have 39,581 Korean Air miles that are set to expire at the end of 2026, so I’ve been looking at every possible way to use them before they disappear. In this post, I share how I earned the miles, the options I’ve considered (including award tickets, family members, the...
View from the Wing
6 Reasons Why Citi Strata Elite Beats Amex Platinum And Sapphire Reserve
American Airlines transfers, 6x weekend dining, and a hotel credit usable beyond luxury collections give Citi Strata Elite advantages its more expensive rivals lack. My hotel bookings have made the case for keeping it stronger.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4X points on select 3rd-party gift cards
Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on select third-party gift cards, whether you buy them online or in-store. Fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store are not currently on the 4x promo but will likely be added later. Kroger points may be even...
One Mile at a Time
In Travel, Memorable Hospitality Happens At The Margins
Airlines and hotels can nail the basics and still feel forgettable. It's the small, unexpected touches — a fixed collar, a free snack vault, a splash of milk — that actually stick.
Your Mileage May Vary
Video: Ground Handler’s Treatment of Frenchie Puppy Goes Viral
I will be the first to admit that I am a dog person. I’ve had two toy poodles in my life, Pippi from 1990 to 2008, and Dobby from 2009…