The Gate with Brian Cohen
Save Up to 30% Worldwide With IHG One Rewards
Your procrastination in booking a beach escape, a city adventure, a relaxing staycation, or the lodging stay that fits you best for autumn has paid off, as you can save up to 30% off of the Best Flexible Rate at participating hotel and resort properties worldwide with IHG One Rewards...
Economy Class & Beyond
Delta goes for a small European expansion for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines is planning a muted 2027, it seems, with three new services planned between the USA and Europe. Let’s dig in, and think about why… Coming next summer, Delta will operate three new routes. They are: Austin – Paris Boston – Venice Detroit – Athens The airline is...
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Live and Let’s Fly
Downgraded From Business Class On An 11-Hour Flight, But Offered Remarkable Compensation
An involuntary downgrade from a $4,300 business class ticket to an 11-hour economy seat could easily cost an airline a valuable customer. Arkia instead turned a bad situation into a lesson in how airlines should handle downgrades. Arkia Shows How An Airline Should Handle A Transatlantic Downgrade A Live And...
Wild About Travel
Eight Journeys in Tokyo, Part 1
It took me a long time to understand that Tokyo is not one city. Many visitors arrive with a familiar checklist: shopping in Ginza, getting lost in the rush of Shinjuku Station, photographing vending machines, and eating a bowl of ramen in a small local shop. In trying to fit...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines Says Downgraded Business Class Passengers on International Flights Aren’t Entitled to a Partial Refund: A Couple Want the DOT to Force it to Change
American Airlines claimed it didn’t owe a couple who were downgraded from Business Class to Premium Economy on a long-haul transatlantic flight to Edinburgh anything, using an international treaty as its excuse, while ignoring Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, British compensation regulations, and even its own contract of carriage. The...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My Retention Offer For the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card
I have not used my Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card once since it was converted from the American Airlines AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard by Barclays, for which I applied last year — so I decided to cancel it earlier today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The agent during the telephone...
One Mile at a Time
The Route & Plane Iran’s President Used To Reach The UN In New York
A look at the route, aircraft, and refueling stop Iran's government used to fly its president from Tehran to New York for the UN General Assembly.
Your Mileage May Vary
Tourist Asked For Eggs “Not Runny.” What Was Written On Her Receipt Was Sickening
A tourist says she made a simple request about her scrambled eggs at an Italian restaurant. Then she noticed a disturbing message on her receipt. There are certain foods people…
View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Was Cuffed, Denied The Bathroom, And Exposed Naked—Court Grants Immunity After $7.2 Million Verdict
A jury awarded a Delta passenger $7.225 million after an onboard confrontation left him injured. A divided appeals court has now upheld the airline's immunity, extending protection for reporting suspicious activity to conduct flowing from law enforcement's response.
Points With a Crew
Commercial planes won’t fly faster than 600mph despite there being technology that makes it possible and this is why
The technology exists, and has existed for quite some time. It's a simple reason why commercial planes refuse to fly faster than ...
Your Mileage May Vary
California Airport to SFO Passengers: “Ask A Friend With A Truck” For A Ride
United’s expanded service from SFO to another California airport is good news for travelers. But one line in the announcement about getting a ride from the airport definitely caught our…
One Mile at a Time
Bilt Rewards Points: Best Ways To Redeem Them (And Which To Avoid)
Bilt Rewards points can be redeemed for airline and hotel transfers, a home down payment, or travel bookings. Here's how to rank the options from best to worst.
Frequent Miler
Wild Card Challenge Destination 1 Check-In | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep376 | 9-25-26
Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are busy flying around the world for the Wild Card Challenge, which is going on now! That means they didn’t have time to film our usual podcast episode. Not to mention, we want to make sure everyone gets the chance to hear an update...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 25 de setembro de 2026
Comece a aproveitar o final de semana com mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta sexta-feira, reunimos uma seleção especial com as principais oportunidades encontradas pela nossa equipe no mundo dos pontos, milhas e viagens. Confira as promoções, acompanhe as novidades e veja quais ofertas podem ajudar você a economizar....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sextou com cupons! Confira as ofertas do Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu
Sextou com econômia! Nossa equipe selecionou os principais cupons ativos disponíveis no Mercado Livre, Amazon e Magalu, reunindo oportunidades para quem quer pagar menos nas compras online. Confira as condições de cada oferta e aproveite. Cupons do Mercado Livre Confira os cupons ativos no Mercado Livre: Cupons do Magalu Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje para Santiago a partir de 17 mil milhas LATAM Pass
Santiago nos planos da próxima viagem? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissão pelo LATAM Pass para a capital chilena, com passagens a partir de 17 mil milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua próxima...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Delta anuncia novos voos para a Europa a partir de Detroit e Boston
A Delta anunciou novos voos diretos para a Europa a partir dos Estados Unidos para a temporada de verão de 2027. A companhia terá novas ligações entre Detroit e Atenas e entre Boston e Veneza, além do serviço já anunciado entre Austin e Paris. A empresa também antecipará o início...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles oferece até 100% de bônus na transferência do KMV
Tem pontos acumulados no KMV? Eles podem render um saldo maior na Smiles! Uma campanha entre os programas está oferecendo até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes, as regras e veja como aproveitar a bonificação. Bonificação Para esta nova campanha a bonificação está estruturada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates prevê manter Airbus A380 em operação até 2040
A Emirates pretende manter seus Airbus A380 em operação até perto de 2040, antes de iniciar a retirada gradual do modelo. A informação foi divulgada por Adel Al Redha, vice-presidente e diretor de operações da companhia. Apesar do envelhecimento da frota e do aumento dos custos de manutenção, o superjumbo continuará...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Smiles tem passagens nacionais a partir de 9.800 milhas
Quer viajar pelo Brasil usando suas milhas Smiles? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de 9.800 milhas + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja qual destino pode entrar nos seus...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Consumidores realmente usam os benefícios dos programas de fidelidade?
Empresas de diferentes setores têm ampliado a oferta de descontos, cashback, pontos e condições exclusivas para tentar aumentar a fidelização. Com a multiplicação dos programas de fidelidade, porém, uma questão ganha espaço: estar inscrito em um clube de benefícios significa, de fato, utilizar o que ele oferece? Brasileiros estão inscritos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 20% OFF em passagens para clientes Azul Itaú
Vai emitir uma passagem nacional neste fim de semana? Clientes dos cartões Azul Itaú podem economizar pontos no resgate. O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha que oferece até 20% de desconto em emissões nacionais para portadores dos cartões parceiros. O percentual do benefício varia conforme a variante do cartão....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Finnair adiciona voos para Tóquio e libera disponibilidade em classe executiva com Avios
A Finnair adicionou voos extras entre Helsinque e Tóquio para o verão europeu de 2027, com operação para o Aeroporto de Narita. A novidade também trouxe uma quantidade expressiva de assentos em classe executiva disponíveis para resgate com Avios, incluindo datas com ampla disponibilidade. Novos voos para Tóquio serão operados...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Livelo oferece até 157 mil pontos na adesão do clube
A oferta foi prorrogada! A Livelo estendeu sua campanha de adesão ao clube, que permite aos novos assinantes receber até 157 mil pontos na contratação dos planos Classic, Special, Plus e Super, nas modalidades mensal e anual. Confira os benefícios de cada plano, as condições e veja como participar! Promoção...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul distribui miniaturas de Jack Daniel’s em voos entre São Paulo e Rio
A Azul e a Jack Daniel’s realizam, entre 24 e 27 de setembro, uma ação especial nos voos entre os aeroportos de Congonhas, em São Paulo, e Santos Dumont, no Rio de Janeiro. Durante o período, passageiros maiores de 18 anos receberão miniaturas de 50 ml do Tennessee Whiskey. Miniaturas...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Gigantisches Upgrade: St. Regis Istanbul – Suite
Mit Marriott Bonvoy in eine riesige Suite in Istanbul … Als World of Hyatt Fanboy habe ich mich…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 3.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Poucos pontos no saldo também podem render uma próxima viagem! No Alerta de Passagens PPV desta sexta-feira, nossa equipe encontrou novas oportunidades de emissão pelo Azul Fidelidade para diferentes destinos nacionais, com passagens a partir de apenas 3.600 pontos + taxas. Confira os trechos e as datas disponíveis e veja...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novo código disponível! Resgate até 30 pontos grátis no Mastercard Surpreenda
Mais um código disponível! Outubro ainda nem chegou, mas mais uma vez a equipe do Pontos Pra Voar se antecipou e conseguiu validar código do mês de outubro para que você possa resgatar 15 pontos gratuitamente no programa Mastercard Surpreenda. A seguir, confira como resgatar seus pontos. Resgate 15 pontos grátis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis Ibis em São Paulo: confira diárias a partir de R$ 161
Se você está planejando uma viagem para São Paulo, vale a pena conferir as opções de hospedagem antes de fechar a reserva. Nesta seleção, reunimos hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 161, oferecendo alternativas para quem quer ficar bem localizado e controlar os gastos. Confira os destaques. Hotéis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ITA Airways terá terceiro voo diário entre Roma e Tel Aviv
A ITA Airways vai ampliar a operação entre Roma Fiumicino e Tel Aviv a partir de 25 de outubro de 2026. A companhia retomará o terceiro voo diário entre as duas cidades, aumentando as possibilidades de conexão para passageiros que utilizam o aeroporto italiano para seguir viagem pela Europa e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Ganhe até 30% de bônus ao transferir pontos Azul Fidelidade para o ALL Accor
Último dia para aproveitar! A campanha Transferiu, Ganhou, do ALL Accor, está oferecendo uma condição especial em parceria com o Azul Fidelidade. Os associados podem receber até 30% de bônus em pontos Reward gerados na transferência e, para clientes elegíveis do Azul Fidelidade, há ainda desconto na conversão de pontos....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimos dias! Cartão GOL Smiles BB com um ano de anuidade grátis!
A campanha dos cartões GOL Smiles Banco do Brasil ganhou um atrativo importante para quem estava de olho em um dos produtos: a meta de gastos necessária para conseguir a isenção da anuidade caiu consideravelmente em relação à oferta anterior. A promoção atual permite que clientes que contratarem um cartão...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai abastecer? Inter oferece 5% de cashback com o Shell Box
Vai abastecer nesta sexta-feira? Dá para economizar com uma nova oferta do Banco Inter e Shell Box! Somente hoje, os clientes podem receber 5% de cashback nos abastecimentos realizados nos postos participantes. Como a condição fica disponível por apenas um dia, vale conferir as regras antes de abastecer. Veja como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Decolar e Sicoob ampliam parceria com até 5 pontos por R$ 1 em viagens
Nova etapa da parceria entre a Decolar e o Sicoob permite acumular pontos Coopera na compra de passagens, hotéis, pacotes, aluguel de carros e outros serviços turísticos. Parceria A Decolar e o Sicoob ampliaram a parceria por meio do Coopera, programa de fidelidade e marketplace da instituição financeira. A novidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Assine o Clube 1.000 Smiles e receba 18 mil milhas na hora
Ainda dá tempo! A oferta especial do Clube Smiles Day foi prorrogada mais uma vez pela Smiles, dando uma nova oportunidade para quem deseja assinar o Clube Smiles 1.000 e garantir 18.000 milhas na hora da adesão. O novo prazo vai até as 10h do dia 28 de setembro. Confira...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! Transfira pontos da Esfera para o LATAM Pass com 25% de bônus
Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção de aniversário do LATAM Pass, em que é possível receber 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos da Esfera. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. LATAM Pass e Esfera A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 25% de bônus –...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
LEVEL está cobrando hasta un 36 % menos de Avios de lo que anuncia en Clase Turista
He comprobado que LEVEL reduce alrededor de un 36 % los Avios anunciados en Turista en sus rutas a Nueva York, Miami, Santiago de Chile y Buenos Aires. No sé si es promo, error o una condición no publicada.
The Bulkhead Seat
Senator Tommy Tuberville Doubles Down on Claims About “Furries” in Aviation
Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing criticism and ridicule after claiming that a…
Your Mileage May Vary
Air Canada Rouge Review: Our First Flight Was Better Than Expected
For our first Air Canada flight, we flew Rouge nonstop from Orlando to Montréal on an Airbus A321. I’d heard mixed things about Air Canada’s leisure subsidiary, so I wondered…

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Frequent Miler
Ten hours in La-La Land (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
It was technically a “transit day” as I was moving from Costa Rica to San Juan. However, a ten-hour layover in LA gave me the perfect opportunity to soak up the SoCal vibe and use some of those pesky Chase Sapphire Reserve® credits. I had a lunch of fresh hamachi...
Miles To Memories
Caesars Merger Approved, The Vegas Matt Movie, Citywide 5 Day Sale & Another Strip Whistleblower!
Caesars merger approved, the big Vegas 5 day sale, another Strip whistleblower emerges & what are they doing to Wayne Newton's house?
View from the Wing
Misleading New York Times Essay Blames Your Miles For Killing Spirit Airlines—Author Wanted Miles Banned 34 Years Ago
Spirit borrowed heavily against its loyalty program, lost cost discipline, and posted a negative 30% operating margin months before the Iran war. A New York Times essay blames lack of access to credit card funds for the airline's failure while leaving out the facts that explain what really happened.
Frequent Miler
Crossing the pond a 3rd time and the sweet taste of Swiss business (Nick’s Wild Card journal)
After our live check-in last night, I boarded Air France to return to Europe again. After crossing the Atlantic for the third time in three days in economy class, I was incredibly excited to connect onward to Zurich and enjoy a hot shower in the Swiss Business Class lounge before...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy IHG points with a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new IHG promotion fit that criteria?
One Mile at a Time
Should I Fly Air Algerie Business Class? The Odd Routing I’m Considering…
A convoluted Miami-to-Marseille routing has me eyeing Air Algerie's new A330neo business class, plus a possible detour through Tunis.
Your Mileage May Vary
Plane Passenger: Stranger Said I ‘Ruined Her Flight’ Because I Ate Before Everyone In Our Row Was Served
A passenger received his special meal before the rest of his row and started eating. The complete stranger beside him flipped out and thought that was so rude and inconsiderate…
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Miles To Memories
Chase Freedom Flex Gets New Benefits But Loses Cell Phone Protection
Chase Freedom cardmembers can now also access Points Boost offers when redeeming points on select hotel bookings through Chase Travel and will no longer have foreign transaction fees.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Hosted Like a Host Exclusive Experience Available For Bidding With IHG One Rewards
Are you a person who spends a substantial amount of your time looking after everyone else and would like the chance to simply sit back, switch off, and have someone look after you for once? Would you like to experience what being hosted like a host is like? If so,...
One Mile at a Time
Limited Time: Capital One Venture Card Bonus Of 75K Miles + $300 Credit
The Capital One Venture Card is offering a limited time bonus of 75,000 miles plus a $300 travel credit for new cardmembers.
View from the Wing
American And United’s Premium-Heavy A321XLRs May Need Ballast To Fly?
Reports of Iberia carrying ballast on lightly booked A321XLR flights raise questions about American and United’s more premium-heavy layouts. The balance concern makes sense, but I'm sure when it comes to claims about United’s snack bar and cheaper economy fares.
Your Mileage May Vary
IHG Points Are on Sale Again. When Would I Buy Them?
IHG is offering eligible members a 100% bonus when buying points through October 5, 2026. At the best price, that works out to about 0.5 cents per point. I’ve bought…
Miles To Memories
Apple Agrees to $250 Million Siri Apple Intelligence Settlement
Owners of certain iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models may be eligible for cash payments under a $250 million settlement tied to delayed Apple Intelligence features.
Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4X points on select 3rd-party gift cards & fixed-value Visa & Mastercard 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 weren’t initially included in the latest promotion, but there’s now a digital coupon. Kroger points may be even...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Air China CA912 Stockholm Arlanda to Beijing Capital Airport (Business Class) – Kevin Gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo
Air China C912 Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 5 to Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 (Business Class) TRIP REPORT: Kevin Gets a Little Seoul and Tokyo  It’s time for another new airline (and your author is collecting them like Pokémon cards for this trip). It’s time to see how Air China does...
One Mile at a Time
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Just Days Away, And It’s A Big Deal For Airlines
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 could be certified within days, opening the door for airlines like Alaska, American, Delta, and United to fly the most efficient 737 variant yet.
Miles To Memories
Chase Targets Select Customers With Huge Sapphire Welcome Offers
Some Chase customers are seeing targeted offers as high as 175,000 points on Sapphire Reserve and 125,000 points on Sapphire Preferred.
Traveling For Miles
Alaska Airlines adds San Jose and more West Coast flights at Paine Field
If you live north of Seattle, flying Alaska Airlines out of Paine Field (PAE) in Everett is about to become a more practical option. Alaska says it will grow seats at the airport by 50% between this fall and summer 2027. That includes a new route to San Jose and...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Iran War is the Final Nail in the Coffin For Qatar Airways Last Airbus A330s: Finally Retired Four Years Later Than Planned
Qatar Airways’ remaining fleet of aging Airbus A330s has finally been retired for good, four years later than planned, after they were pressed back into action due to production delays with next-generation aircraft that were due to replace them. Their demise has, however, been hastened by the Iran War, with...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Marriott Bonvoy: Up to 15,000 bonus Bonvoy points per night for stays at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong(September 25 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is a big nightly Marriott Bonvoy bonus of up to 15,000 points for stays at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: LunchOn Smart Portable LunchBox
The LunchOn smart portable lunchbox has a portable 3-tier bento,detachable 25,000mAh power bank & 100W USB-C charging. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Live and Let’s Fly
Wow! American Airlines’ New First Class Beef Brisket Was Worth The Detour
As promised, I deliberately routed through Dallas to try American Airlines’ new Pecan Lodge barbecue dinner, and I am pleased to report that the detour was 100% worthwhile. American Airlines Pecan Lodge Beef Brisket Dinner Last month, I wrote that I was deliberately planning to fly through Dallas once American...
Points Miles and Bling
New: Link Blue Rewards and Porter VIPorter to Earn Bonus Points
Fall seems to be the busy season for new partnerships in the Canadian rewards space, with Porter Airlines and Blue…