Eye of the Flyer
FAA Orders Inspections of 1,429 Boeing 737 MAX Jets After Cracks Found Near the Fuselage, Delta Bet Against Starlink and It’s Costing Them — Plus More Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel news headlines from around the web and interweb I found the most interesting. Take a look: The FAA Just Ordered Inspections of 1,429 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Worldwide After Reports of Cracks Near the Fuselage The FAA adopted an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of Boeing...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Aeroitalia Boeing 737-800 Economy Class – FCO-CAG (Bad Experience)
I might have a new least favorite airline. Before this flight, I was not…
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Your Mileage May Vary
When Booking Flights Through A Credit Card Travel Portal Makes Sense
When using transferable credit card points, the usual advice is to transfer them to an airline program and book an award ticket. Most of the time, that’s good advice. But…
View from the Wing
Two Fake Las Vegas Hotels Are Luring Guests With AI Photos — Both Lead To One Of The City’s Worst Hotels
Two fake Las Vegas hotel listings are using AI-generated photos and alternate names to sell rooms that appear to be inside the much-maligned OYO Hotel & Casino. Guests thought they were booking separate properties near the Strip, only to discover there was no real Palette or Collection O hotel to...
View from the Wing
Delta Flight Diverts Twice After ‘Sewage’ Spreads Through Cabin — Passengers Owed $144,500
Delta 81 diverted from Paris to London following a reported lavatory leak. Passengers say they stayed aboard during cleanup, then crossed the Atlantic without full meals and stop again in New York before finally flying on to Seattle.
TravelUpdate
Review: LATAM 767 Business Class New York to Lima
Background and Booking To kick off my Peru Trip, I flew on LATAM Business Class from New York…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Ryanair Plane That Suffered Window Blowout Had Not Undergone Engine Design Changes to Prevent Exactly This Type of Accident
What to Know NTSB investigators found that the Ryanair Boeing 737 involved in a mid-air window blowout that partially sucked out passenger Ljubisa Karovic had not undergone engine modifications designed to prevent exactly this kind of accident. In This Article How a fractured fan blade tore through the engine cowl...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Tried To Stop A Man From Entering The Cockpit. He Didn’t Survive.
We’ve all heard about air rage. There were plenty of cases when the rules about wearing masks on planes were in place, but unruly passengers certainly aren’t anything new. In…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Has A Secret Elite Status Above Global Services
Most frequent flyers know that Global Services sits atop the United Airlines elite status pyramid, an invitation-only tier reserved for the carrier’s most valuable customers. But there is actually another level above it, so exclusive that even many seasoned United flyers have never heard of it: Chairman’s Circle. What Is...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Delta Air Lines Locks Frequent Flyer Accounts of Everyone On ‘Evil Twin’ Wi-Fi Flight
Delta Air Lines has locked the SkyMiles frequent flyer accounts of everyone who was on the ‘evil twin’ Wi-Fi flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Monday, requiring passengers who were caught in the apparent hack attack to undergo secondary verification before being able to access their accounts. As a...
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Group Simplifies First Class Lounge Guest Access Across Its Airlines
Lufthansa Group just introduced a consistent set of lounge access rules for First Class…
Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Premium Economy between US and Asia starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of “Spontaneous Escapes,” discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. Several routes are available to/from North America this month, including several premium economy options both to and from Asia that we haven’t seen in some time. However,...
One Mile at a Time
Which Airlines Offer A “Business Class Plus” Product? A Growing Trend…
We’ve seen a trend whereby an increasing number of airlines are offering what I like to call a ”business class plus” product, which is a special seating option within the business class cabin. While business class has come a long way in general, these seats can take your experience to...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Passagens com milhas Smiles – Como funcionam e quando vale a pena emitir
Encontrou passagens com milhas Smiles com valores interessante? Antes de emitir, é importante entender como funcionam os resgates, as diferenças entre os tipos de bilhetes disponíveis e, principalmente, comparar o custo em milhas com o preço da passagem pagante. Neste guia eu explico o que você precisa saber. Passagens com...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
The Centurion Lounge Review – Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
안녕하세요, Moxie입니다.  지난주에 한국으로 오는중에 일본에서 레이오버를 하면서 왔습니다.  지난번 리뷰에서는 하네다까지 가는 JAL 일등석 탑승기를 보셨고요. 요코하마에서 즐거운 시간을 보내고서 하네다에서 김포까지는 대한항공 이코노미석으로 이동하기로 했어요.  대한항공 이코노미석은 체이스트레블에서 조금 비싸게 발권했는데요.(이거 하려고 하얏포인트를 대한항공으로 보내는 이상한(!)짓도 해봤습니다) 일본에서 대한항공 이코노미석을 타다가 보니까, 탑승전에...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Cómo leer un mapa de asientos: qué significa 3-3-3, 2-4-2 y 1-2-1
Aprende a leer un mapa de asientos y a interpretar configuraciones como 3-3-3, 2-4-2 o 1-2-1. Te explico qué asientos tienen acceso directo al pasillo, por qué los mapas se contradicen y cómo comprobar qué avión te toca.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 14 de agosto de 2026
A edição do Radar PPV desta sexta-feira está no ar! 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. Promoções de acúmulo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Promoções PPV: cupons, cashback e ofertas direto no celular
Encontrar boas promoções pode consumir bastante tempo, mas você pode receber as principais oportunidades diretamente no celular. No grupo de promoções do PPV, reunimos cupons, cashback, descontos e oportunidades para acumular milhas em um só lugar. O acesso custa o equivalente a R$ 19,62 por mês no plano anual à...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 4.580 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
As oportunidades para viajar gastando menos milhas continuam aparecendo. Nesta seleção, reunimos passagens nacionais a partir de 4.580 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas, com opções para diferentes destinos pelo Brasil. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais no LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Etihad estreia voo direto entre Abu Dhabi e Gotemburgo em dezembro
A Etihad Airways vai inaugurar uma nova rota sazonal entre Abu Dhabi e Gotemburgo, na Suécia, a partir de 17 de dezembro de 2026. Serão quatro voos por semana até 21 de março de 2027, criando a primeira ligação aérea direta de Gotemburgo com o Oriente Médio. Nova porta de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
15 sugestões do que fazer com até 89 mil milhas Smiles
Aproveitou a promoção para garantir sua Smart TV e acumular até 89 mil milhas na promoção do Shopping Smiles com a Casas Bahia? Neste artigo, trouxemos algumas sugestões de passagens nacionais e internacionais para você emitir gastando até 89 mil milhas + taxas. A seguir, confira os trechos disponíveis e comece...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Abra sua conta na Revolut, ganhe 3.000 pontos bônus e faça câmbio sem IOF e sem spread
Segue valendo! Em parceria com o Pontos Pra Voar, a Revolut está oferecendo 3.000 RevPoints para quem gastar apenas R$ 150 no cartão. A oferta é válida por tempo limitado e exige cadastro pelo link promocional do PPV. Como garantir os 3.000 RevPoints Basta abrir sua conta na Revolut pelo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Smiles oferece até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos do Itaú + 10% OFF em voos
Você ainda tem uma chance de turbinar o saldo na Smiles e ainda garantir desconto na próxima viagem. A campanha da Smiles com o Itaú, oferecendo até 80% de bônus na transferência de pontos, se encerra hoje, 14 de agosto. Além da bonificação, os participantes podem receber um voucher de até...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta terá voo direto entre Austin e Paris com Airbus A330neo
A Delta Air Lines vai ligar Austin, no Texas, a Paris pela primeira vez. A nova rota será inaugurada em 27 de março de 2027, com voos diários e sazonais entre o Aeroporto Internacional de Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) e Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Paris abre caminho para quase 70 destinos O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 3.900 pontos + taxas no Azul Fidelidade
Planejando sua próxima viagem? Na edição do alerta de passagens PPV de hoje, você confere alguns trechos nacionais no Azul Fidelidade, com passagens a partir de apenas 3.900 pontos + taxas. A seguir, veja as disponibilidades e garanta sua passagem! Passagens com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL Smiles BB reduz requisitos para isenção de anuidade
A Smiles e o Banco do Brasil lançaram uma nova campanha para quem está pensando em solicitar um cartão GOL Smiles BB Visa Infinite ou Platinum. A promoção permite ficar até 12 meses sem pagar anuidade, desde que o cliente cumpra a meta de gastos estabelecida para cada cartão. A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre uma Smart TV no Shopping Smiles e ganhe até 89 mil milhas
De olho em uma nova Smart TV? Neste artigo, trouxemos alguns modelos participantes da oferta no Shopping Smiles em parceria com a Casas Bahia, em que você pode acumular até 89 mil milhas Smiles. Vamos aos detalhes! Compre uma Smart TV e ganhe até 89 mil milhas Smiles O Shopping...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
BoA avalia jatos da Embraer para renovar frota e recuperar capacidade operacional
A Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) está avaliando com a Embraer alternativas para renovar parte de sua frota, em um momento em que a companhia estatal enfrenta dificuldades para manter seus aviões em operação. Representantes das duas empresas se reuniram na Bolívia para discutir possibilidades nos campos operacional, financeiro e comercial....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
17 anos do Azul Fidelidade! Até 25% de desconto em passagens nacionais com pontos
Seguindo com as ofertas em comemoração aos 17 anos, o Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo aos clientes dos cartões Azul a possibilidade de garantir até 25% de desconto nas emissões nacionais com pontos. Abaixo, veja os detalhes desta promoção válida durante o final de semana. Azul Fidelidade com até 25% OFF em...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM volta a usar Boeing 787-9 na rota entre São Paulo e Bogotá
A LATAM voltará a operar aeronaves de fuselagem larga entre São Paulo (Guarulhos) e Bogotá, na Colômbia: a partir de 25 de outubro de 2026, um dos voos diários da companhia na rota será realizado com um Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, que também contará com uma terceira frequência diária entre os...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 18 pontos Livelo por real em diversas lojas parceiras
As ofertas da Livelo continuam! Desta vez, a Livelo lançou uma nova rodada de promoções em lojas parceiras, permitindo acumular até 18 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Se você já estava planejando aproveitar o final de semana para fazer algumas compras, esta pode ser uma boa oportunidade para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul é a companhia aérea mais pontual da América Latina em julho
A Azul terminou julho como a companhia aérea mais pontual da América Latina, com 87,7% dos voos chegando dentro do horário previsto, segundo levantamento da Cirium, empresa especializada em dados e análise do setor de aviação. No Brasil, a companhia também ficou na primeira colocação pelo segundo mês consecutivo. O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu: cupons imperdíveis nessa sexta-feira
O Mercado Livre disparou vários cupons nesta manhã, e nossa equipe sempre está de olho nas principais oportunidades e reuniu cupons do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu que continuam ativos também. Confira as regras e aproveite as ofertas enquanto houver disponibilidade. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira promoções na Esfera e Livelo que terminam hoje
Nesta sexta-feira, dia 14 de agosto, duas promoções chegam ao fim: Livelo e ConnectMiles com até 40% de bônus na transferência e até 60 mil pontos no upgrade do Clube Esfera. A seguir, você confere o resuminho das duas ofertas. Upgrade do Clube Esfera Esta promoção de upgrade do Clube...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira hotéis ibis Styles com piscina pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 180
Quem gosta de viajar com conforto sem abrir mão da economia pode aproveitar esta ótima seleção de hotéis ibis Styles com piscina. Encontramos opções em diferentes cidades brasileiras, com diárias a partir de R$ 180, ideais para aproveitar momentos de lazer durante a viagem. Confira os detalhes. Hotéis ibis Styles...
Germany
PointsMag
American Express erweitert Fine Hotels + Resorts und The Hotel Collection um mehr als 350 Hotels
  American Express erweitert Fine Hotels + Resorts und The Hotel Collection um mehr als 350 Hotels Anlässlich…
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Vuelos de Barcelona a Hanói desde 413 € ida y vuelta (con maleta incluida)
Barcelona–Hanói desde 413 € ida y vuelta, impuestos y maleta de 23 kg incluidos, con China Eastern y Air China. Hay combinaciones entre septiembre y octubre, aunque las escalas son largas: unas 33 horas por trayecto. Te cuento si compensa y qué mirar antes de reservar.
Live and Let’s Fly
Lufthansa First Class Lounge Access Just Got More Generous
Lufthansa Group has quietly made access to its First Class Lounges more generous, harmonizing guest rules across Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. For families like mine, this is a welcome change, even if it probably won’t change how we actually book our trips. Lufthansa Group Makes First Class Lounge Guest...
View from the Wing
Uber One Cuts Rebates From 6% To 5% — Then Gaslights Members That It’s An Improvement
Uber is cutting the value of its Uber One subscription program, reducing rebates on rides from 6% to 5%. That’s a 16.7% reduction. And Uber wants members to know it’s what you demanded. Here’s how they open their email on the change, We’re always looking for new ways to improve...

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One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans Seattle To Singapore A350 Flights, Carrier’s Third Longest Route
We know that Delta has huge growth aspirations across the Pacific, particularly to Asia. It’s an area where Delta has increasingly fallen behind United in recent years, but Delta now hopes to not only catch up, but even beat United. We’ll see what comes of that, and in particular, find...
One Mile at a Time
No Surprise: Delta Launching Austin To Paris A330neo Flights In Summer 2027
A couple of days ago, we learned how Delta Air Lines revealed plans to launch transatlantic flights out of a new airport, as the airline will start flying nonstop daily between Austin and Paris. There’s nothing here that’s too surprising, though it’s a cool route add no doubt.
PointsMath
HDFC Bank Points Transfer Partners (Updated 2026)
As of 2026, HDFC Bank has 22 transfer partners, including both airline and hotel programs. The list has changed since 2023 with several additions, a few removals, and some important ratio updates — all of which affect the value of your points. Here’s the updated list of HDFC Bank transfer...
PointsMath
Axis Bank Transfer Partners, Ratios, Grouping & Limits (Updated 2026)
Axis Bank has 23 airline and hotel transfer partners, along with card-specific annual transfer limits. The lineup continues to be updated, with recent additions like Indigo Blu Chip and The Postcard Hotel, and the removal of the popular partner Qatar & Accor Hotels. Below is the complete breakdown of Axis...
Wild About Travel
I’ve been to Juneau, Alaska’s capital in the rainforest, and it still hasn’t turned into a city I love. On paper, Juneau looks great: mountains and glaciers within city limits, a compact downtown with Gold Rush‑era buildings, deep Native heritage, and whales, ferries and cruise ships moving through the Gastineau...
2PAXfly
CREDIT CARDS: Surcharge ban could cost you airline loyalty points
Australia’s hated credit-card surcharge is heading for departure. Unfortunately, some frequent-flyer points and travel benefits may be boarding the same flight. In reality, working with credit cards to amass frequent flyer points is unlikely to be as profitable from later this year as it was previously. That’s the reality we...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Child-Free Zones Aboard Airplanes? Child-Free Flights? Plus, 13 Helpful Tips on Traveling With Children.
I thought about this topic as we recently sat as a passenger aboard an airplane outside of the United States and were subject to the screaming and crying of a child during the entire flight — until we realized that the child may have been autistic. For many years, frequent fliers have...
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BoardingArea
Americans Ask Italian Man What His Favorite Pizza. His Response Is Hilarious: ‘He Knows Ball’
His answer is somewhat shocking—but understandable to fans of the brand.
Frequent Miler
Sheraton Kauai Resort: Bottom Line Review
My wife and I have spent a fair amount of time traipsing around the Hawaiian Islands over the past 20+ years, since most of her family lives there. During a trip at the end of 2025, we had a couple of days to fill in on Kauai, and two Marriott...
Frequent Miler
US Bank’s Mysterious Transferable Points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep371 | 8-14-26
On today’s episode, we’ll share a reminder to check your credit card travel portal if you’re renting a car. Nick will share tips about renewing passports, and we’ll see how the Altitude Reserve has added 4 – no, 2 transfer partners. US Bank’s Mysterious Transferable Points Watch the full episode...
The Bulkhead Seat
Uber Decreases Uber One Rewards Rate
Uber is making changes to its Uber One membership program. This includes a 1%…
Your Mileage May Vary
A New Costco Deal For Wyndham Rewards Cardholders
Sharon received an interesting offer for her Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card. If you’re thinking about joining Costco, Wyndham and Costco are offering a combination of a Costco Shop Card…
The Bulkhead Seat
Lufthansa Group Simplifies First Class Lounge Guest Access Across Its Airlines
Lufthansa Group just introduced a consistent set of lounge access rules for First Class…
Frequent Miler
Singapore Airlines: Premium Economy between US and Asia starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of “Spontaneous Escapes,” discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. Several routes are available to/from North America this month, including several premium economy options both to and from Asia that we haven’t seen in some time. However,...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Plans Premium Experience in Dallas With New Check-In and Lounges
American Airlines is continuing to invest in its largest hub with a series of…
Miles To Memories
Oyo’s Sneaky AI Rebrand, The $200 Giveaway That Broke Vegas & Rio Rita’s Return!
Oyo is in an AI controversy, the TI promotion that almost broke Vegas, Rio Rita's return is welcome, viral cinnamon rolls shutdown and more houses replacing casinos.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Has Banned Bare Feet On Planes, Passengers Don’t Know Yet [Roundup]
American Airlines’ Contract of Carriage already bars passengers from flying barefoot or wearing offensive clothing, but some travelers still need the reminder. Also JetBlue’s first class seat moving toward installation, why airport food costs so much, Houston Intercontinental’s renovated Executive Club, and American’s latest “premium” service gaps.
BoardingArea
Woman Shares A Cheaper Way To Get Drunk On Your Flight—BYOB With Don Julio
'Vacation starts soon as we get past TSA.'
Points With a Crew
Buy Hyatt points with 20% bonus
Hyatt is offering a bonus on points if you buy points for the next few weeks. But does it make sense to purchase Hyatt points?
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Earn 2x ALL Accor Rewards Points for stays at Raffles Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Earn 2x ALL Rewards Points for stays at participating Raffles Hotels & Resorts worldwide. Register & book by Aug 31, 26 for stays until Dec 31, 26 Click here to register for and to book this offer (Registration is required)   Here are some more ALL Accor offers to check...
Frequent Miler
Aeroplan Award Sale: Up to 25% Off Air Canada Flights
Aeroplan has announced an award sale that offers up to 25% off the points price of all Air Canada flights within Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific. The sale is valid through August 18th for travel between September 8, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Complete...
Your Mileage May Vary
Passengers Tried To Stop A Man From Entering The Cockpit. He Didn’t Survive.
We’ve all heard about air rage. There were plenty of cases when the rules about wearing masks on planes were in place, but unruly passengers certainly aren’t anything new. In…
Miles To Memories
Your Bilt Cash Can Now Get You On a Helicopter
Bilt members can now book BLADE flights directly in the Bilt Travel Portal, suing Bilt Points and Bilt Cash to pay for flights.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
As Low as €13.00 Per Flight With Vueling Airlines
Purchase tickets for as low as €13.00 per flight with Vueling Airlines for travel via select routes between Thursday, October 1, 2026 and Sunday, January 31, 2027. No promotion code is required... ...but you must...