Live and Let’s Fly
31 Years After Mandela’s Iconic 747 Flyover, This 45-Foot Stadium Pass Feels Very Different
South Africa has a long tradition of dramatic airline flyovers before major sporting events. The most famous came in 1995, when a South African Airways Boeing 747 swept low over Ellis Park before the Rugby World Cup final, a moment later recreated in Invictus and forever tied to the optimism...
Miles For Family
Big Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic, New International Routes and More
Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Red: Tomorrow, September 1, is Bilt Rent Day. I’m always excited to see an airline transfer partner, and this month it’s Virgin Atlantic. This one-day transfer bonus opportunity ranges from 25% up to 100%, based on your Bilt...
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Airlink’s Dangerously Low Flyover Of DHL Stadium Raises Serious Safety Questions
It's not uncommon to see flyovers at major sporting events, and they can be pretty spectacular to watch. However, a flyover that happened in South Africa yesterday was maybe a little too impressive, to the point that it potentially put a lot of lives at risk. I'm curious what an...
View from the Wing
Fly To Europe For 3,000 Points, Business Class To Africa For 75,000—The Best Frequent Flyer Sweet Spots That Still Work
Most award sweet spots are obsolete, unbookable or buried beneath surcharges. These still work: Air France business class for 60,000 JAL miles, LATAM roundtrip business class for 60,000, and London from 3,000 Virgin points with Bilt’s September bonus.
Points With a Crew
The One Thing You Should Never Put in a TSA Bin (Unless You Want It Stolen)
I have to say - in all my years of traveling, I never really thought this could possibly be an issue.... but maybe I've just gotten lucky?
Points With a Crew
I Finally Cracked the Tokyo Subway System (And It’s Easier Than I Thought)
The Tokyo subway system seemed impossible at first. After another Japan trip, I finally understand how it all fits together, and with a little work, you can too.
Miles To Memories
I’m Flying Blue Platinum – Here’s How Extra Award Availability Actually Looks
Flying Blue Platinum award availability is apparently wider at this level. Today, I compare it to what's possible with zero status.
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Airlines Drops Seven Routes, Brings Back One
Alaska Airlines is making several changes to its route network and dropping seven routes…
Miles To Memories
This Hotel Elite Status Feels Special. I Suspect One Reason Why.
We reached IHG One Rewards Diamond status in early 2024, and we love it more by the day. I suspect one reason makes it particularly special.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Flight Diverts Due To Bad Weather, Then Leaves Passengers Behind
A Delta passenger has taken to social media to share a bizarre incident that happened when a flight diverted due to bad weather. I'm writing about this because I find the situation to be so bizarre, especially given how common weather diversions are, and I'm curious what the real story...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Fixes A Bizarre Upgrade Glitch—You Keep The Seat, It Keeps Your Money
American Airlines has fixed a strange systems problem that stripped away a paid upgrade when a customer later used a systemwide upgrade elsewhere on the same itinerary. The passenger now keeps the upgraded seat—but American also keeps the payment.
Live and Let’s Fly
Carl Icahn Dumped His JetBlue Stock At $4.95 A Share
Carl Icahn demanded JetBlue board seats in 2024. Last week he sold 8.1 million shares in four sessions, at a worse price every single day.
One Mile at a Time
JFK ATC Taunts Distracted Delta Pilot: Yes He’s A Jerk, But He’s Not Wrong
This is sort of hilarious -- the most infamous controller at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) called out Delta pilots when they seemingly weren't paying attention, and he asked a sarcastic question. Someone then told him not to be rude, which of course wasn't well received. I have to say,...
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM terá voo direto entre Salvador e Santiago
A LATAM vai começar a operar uma nova ligação direta entre Salvador e Santiago, criando uma opção que hoje não existe entre as duas cidades sem necessidade de conexão. Os voos começam em 3 de janeiro de 2027 e serão inicialmente sazonais, aproveitando o movimento do verão. Três voos por...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Viaje nos próximos meses a partir de 2.600 pontos no Azul Fidelidade
Bora começar a semana tirando aquela viagem do papel? No Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, nossa equipe buscou novas oportunidades para viajar pelo Brasil, com passagens a partir de 2.600 pontos + taxas para diferentes destinos. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite para planejar sua próxima viagem gastando poucos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vai acabar! Faça um consórcio e acumule até 100 pontos Livelo por real
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção da parceria entre a Liga Vitória e a Livelo, em que oferecem aos seus clientes até 100 pontos por real gasto na 1ª parcela de consórcios. Essa pode ser uma ótima oportunidade para quem vai contratar um consórcio e quer aproveitar...
Germany
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Stippvisite der Vienna Lounge Flughafen Wien
Die Vienna Lounge am Flughafen Wien Schwechat erneut besucht … Der Flughafen Wien hat eine relativ eigenartige Anomalie…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto do Galeão bate recorde histórico e deve receber 19,5 milhões de passageiros em 2026
A recuperação do turismo brasileiro continua em ritmo acelerado, e o Rio de Janeiro é uma das principais provas desse movimento. O Aeroporto do Galeão alcançou 17.906.990 passageiros em 2025, o maior número de sua história em um ano e um crescimento de 23,6% em relação aos 14,49 milhões registrados...
Brazil
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Vai acabar! Abra sua conta Nomad e aproveite taxa zero na primeira conversão
A promoção da Nomad, oferecendo taxa zero na primeira conversão, está chegando ao fim! Nesta campanha, ao abrir sua conta internacional usando o cupom “PPVZERO”, aproveite a taxa de conversão promocional em operações de 100 até 2.000 dólares ou euros. Como aproveitar a taxa zero da Nomad? Clique aqui para fazer o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 150
Ainda dá tempo de aproveitar a Mega Promo da LATAM! No artigo de hoje, reunimos passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 150 na LATAM para viajar nos próximos meses. Confira os detalhes a seguir! Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais na Mega Promo LATAM Pass, siga...
Japan
Riku Miley
ホテルポイントで東京に1泊 vs 大阪、札幌、福岡に2泊
バックグラウンド ホテルポイントを使って泊まる。すると現金が出ていくことなく無料で泊まることができるからお得。 しかし、近年の日本ホテルのレート高騰により、ホテルポイント必要数も増加の傾向。特に東京にあるホテルはどんどん高く、そしてポイントが必要となっています。 日本に行くほとんどの場合はNRTかHND経由だと思います。関東に実家がない場合は到着日または出発日の前日は東京で過ごす。その時にホテルに泊まるという人も多いのではないでしょうか？ いくら現金が出て行かないホテルポイントを使っているからと言っても、飛行機に乗るための前泊でかなりのポイント数を使わないといけないことについて、ちょっともったいないと思っているのは私だけではないはず。 この記事では1つの対策として、こんなことも可能じゃない？という提案をしてみたいと思います 東京に用事があるなら泊まるのは理にかなっている 到着日または出発日の前泊を東京でする理由は、友達や家族がいる。という場合はたくさんのホテルポイントを使って東京に泊まるとしても大変有意義な使い方だと思います。 逆に、家族はいないし泊まるのは平日だから日本の友達で平日会ってくれる人はいない。けどNRTやHND経由というのが理由だけでとりあえず泊まる場合で、特にHND発着だとNRTと比べると周りに安めのホテルが少ないのが難点だと私は感じてます。   私の場合 実家は新潟です。NRTにもHNDにも直行便がありません。マイルがある関係で新幹線ではなくいつも飛行機でHNDかNRTに移動します。なので必然的に東京で1-3泊するということをここ数年ずっと続けてきました。 週末に東京にいるなら高校の友達もいるし、SPTメンバーもいるので会うことができますが、平日だとなかなか会ってくれる人が少ない。さらに東京の観光スポットはすでに色々行ったことがあるので観光モードではない。ついでに東京のホテルは高級ホテルが多くポイントがたくさん必要。 「これだけポイント使って東京泊まる理由ってあるのかな？」 「前に泊まったことあるホテルだし、安心はするけど新鮮さがあまりないな」 と思うようになりました。必要ポイント数が少なかった時は特に感じませんでしたが、ここ数年は1泊するためだけのために使うのはもったいないポイント数なのが気になりました。 そこで考えたことが、大阪、札幌、福岡で1泊して早朝便でHND入りすれば東京でホテルポイント使うことなくいいんじゃない？ でした。 大阪、札幌、福岡のホテルは質を考えると今でも良心的なポイント数設定のところが多い。さらにAlaskaポイントなどを使ってStopoverを使えば数泊することも可能。 ざっくりですが、東京の1泊分のポイント数あれば大阪、札幌、福岡だと2-3泊できてしまう感覚です。ポイントをより効率的に使うという意味にもなりますね。   早朝便 国際線の出発が朝早い便だとこの記事で紹介している方法は使えませんが、お昼前後かそれ以降であれば大丈夫だと思います。もちろん別切りチケットで予約する場合は、遅延やキャンセルで国内線が遅れて国際線に乗れない場合はNo-showでチケットキャンセルされるので、十分な乗り継ぎ時間を取ることが必要ですし、リスクはあります。 ちょっと注意しないといけないことはあるけど、実際に可能なのか？朝の便でHNDに10時までに到着できる便を調べてみました↓ 大阪伊丹 7:05 am – 8:15 am (ANA & JAL) 7:25 am – 8:40 an (JAL) 7:30 am – 8:45 am (ANA) 8:00 am – 9:15 am...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira ofertas que terminam hoje no Azul Fidelidade, LATAM Pass e Livelo
Neste domingo, terminam quatro ofertas nos programas: Azul Fidelidade, LATAM Pass e Livelo. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes de cada uma delas. Azul Fidelidade com até 30% OFF em passagens Desconto de até 30% Nesta oferta, os clientes recebem desconto conforme nível do clube no programa. Confira abaixo: Classe...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Vale a pena assinar o ALL Signature mesmo viajando pouco?
Tem vídeo novo do Pontos Pra Voar no YouTube! No vídeo de hoje, a Laís Roane mostra que o ALL Signature funciona como uma ótima “poupança para próxima viagem”, garantindo que seu saldo de pontos e descontos continuem crescendo mesmo enquanto você está em casa com as malas guardadas! Vale...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Roteiro de 4 dias em Manaus: passeios, custos e dicas
Aproveitamos um feriado prolongado para montar um roteiro de 4 dias em Manaus, combinando atrações históricas, gastronomia regional e passeios pela Floresta Amazônica. Neste relato, compartilhamos nossa programação diária, os custos, os deslocamentos e as impressões sobre experiências como o Teatro Amazonas, o Encontro das Águas, o MUSA e a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens para Europa a partir de 40.888 milhas + taxas
Planejando sua próxima viagem e tem a Europa como destino? Na Mega Promo do LATAM Pass, você encontra passagens para diversos destinos europeus a partir de 40.888 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Abaixo, confira as disponibilidades e aproveite antes que o valor mude. Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para garantir as suas...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
50% RABATT bei Aegean
Aegean verkauft Tickets mit einem Rabatt … Aegean hat wieder mal einen Sale online gestellt. Abhängig vom Reisezeitraum…
Brazil
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A liderança é nossa! Semana do Milheiro – 24 a 30 de agosto
Mais um domingo de batalha entre milheiros e o mundo, dessa vez com a expectativa nas alturas depois de nossa aproximação no placar nas últimas semanas. Tivemos status sendo distribuídos, passagem mais barata (é sério isso?), opções de comida, cartões novos e até trincas nas asas das aeronaves, acredita nisso?...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira hotéis pet-friendly em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 158
Viajar com seu animal de estimação pode ser muito mais tranquilo quando a hospedagem está preparada para receber toda a família. Por isso, reunimos hotéis pet-friendly em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 158, oferecendo opções para quem não abre mão da companhia do seu pet durante a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Anvisa muda regras sanitárias em aeroportos e aviões no Brasil
A Anvisa anunciou novas regras sanitárias para aeroportos e aeronaves que operam no Brasil. A Resolução da Diretoria Colegiada (RDC) nº 1.038 foi divulgada na última semana de agosto e substitui as normas que estavam em vigor desde 2022, com o objetivo de adequar os procedimentos às atuais exigências de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Cupons de desconto – Saiba como usar e economizar na Amazon, Magalu e Mercado Livre
Cupons podem reduzir o valor das compras na Amazon, na Magalu e no Mercado Livre, mas cada plataforma possui regras próprias. Entenda como usar os cupons de desconto, onde aplicá-los e quais cuidados tomar para que o benefício seja reconhecido antes do pagamento. Como usar cupons de desconto Os cupons...
Germany
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Swiss plant in Zürich neue Lounges
Neue Swiss Lounges kommen … Am Flughafen Zürich beginnen Umbauarbeiten in A und damit muss Swiss ihre Lounges…
Germany
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Tausende kostenlose Delta SkyMiles Meilen kassieren
Mit Delta SkyMiles abholen … Ihr kennt meine Liebe zu kostenlosen Meilen und hier habe ich wieder was…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre pontos Livelo com 55% de desconto na compra de pontos + desconto extra no Pix
A Livelo está com uma nova oferta na compra de pontos, em que oferece 55% de desconto para os assinantes do clube. Além disso, os clientes que optarem pelo pagamento no Pix terão 3% de desconto extra. A promoção é válida até amanhã, dia 30 de agosto. Compre pontos Livelo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Clube Smiles: receba até 30 mil milhas bônus em novas assinaturas
A Smiles liberou uma nova oferta de adesão ao clube, em que oferece aos seus clientes até 30.000 milhas bônus em novas assinaturas do Clube Smiles. Abaixo, confira os detalhes desta campanha, válida até as 10h do dia 2 de setembro. Promoção Clube Smiles Nesta oferta, o bônus varia conforme o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo do PPV: dicas, experiências, estratégias de viagens e milhas
Trocar experiências pode ajudar a encontrar novas formas de aproveitar melhor seus pontos e milhas. No bate-papo do Pontos Pra Voar, você encontra uma comunidade gratuita de viajantes que compartilham dicas, descobertas e informações sobre programas de fidelidade. Participe, tire suas dúvidas e contribua com a comunidade. Bate-papo PPV Para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mega Promo LATAM Pass: passagens nacionais a partir de 3.328 milhas
A Mega Promo do LATAM Pass está cheia de tarifas exclusivas e super baratas. Garanta sua passagem com desconto! No artigo de hoje, reunimos passagens nacionais a partir 3.328 + taxas. A seguir, veja os detalhes e arrume suas malas para viajar pelo Brasil. Mega Promo LATAM Pass Para garantir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Como usei o Azul Fidelidade para planejar uma viagem completa a Orlando com 53% de economia
Passagens aéreas, hotéis, ingressos, aluguel de carro e até um cruzeiro Disney. Veja como planejamos uma viagem para Orlando com pontos Azul Fidelidade e utilizamos diferentes estratégias para reduzir significativamente o custo total das férias. Quando se fala em programas de fidelidade, muita gente pensa apenas na emissão de passagens...
View from the Wing
TSA Forces You Through Security, Then A Private Company Sells Your Attention—And Keeps Most Of The Money
Checkpoint advertising is sold through concessionaires that supply the bins. TSA gets free equipment, airports commonly receive 15%–20% of sales, and the vendor keeps the rest—while passengers have no way to avoid the pitch.
Eye of the Flyer
Use Your Hotel Statement Credits Now — Before They Expire (We Have Some Ideas!)
If you're saying, "I can't believe it's almost September!" then some very important statement credits will expire before you know it. You may not need to travel before December 31 to use this year’s hotel statement credits. Here’s how to lock in eligible future stays now — plus the cards,...

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View from the Wing
Flight Attendant Union Tells Crews: Don’t Answer ICE Questions Or Help Detain Passengers [Roundup]
Flight attendants are being told not to answer ICE questions about passengers or coworkers and cannot be required to assist with arrests. Also: patent trolls target free airline Wi-Fi, premium cards become harder to justify, and nervous flyers touch dirty planes for luck.
Traveling For Miles
Emirates brings its A350 to Kuala Lumpur and adds Premium Economy to Mauritius
Emirates has confirmed that as of tomorrow, it's adding its Airbus A350 to the Kuala Lumpur route and that on the same day, it will be introducing its Premium Economy cabin on the Mauritius route. As usual, there's both good and bad news here (but it's mostly good).
One Mile at a Time
Is The Citi Strata Elite Card Worth The $595 Fee? 10 Reasons To Apply
The Citi Strata Elite Card (learn more) is Citi's most premium credit card earning ThankYou points, intended to be a more premium version of the Citi Strata Premier Card(learn more). The card has a $595 annual fee (rebated by $145 if you're a Citigold member), which is obviously on the...
One Mile at a Time
Is The Citi Strata Elite Card Worth The $595 Fee? 10 Reasons To Apply
The Citi Strata Elite Card (learn more) is Citi's most premium credit card earning ThankYou points, intended to be a more premium version of the Citi Strata Premier Card(learn more). The card has a $595 annual fee (rebated by $145 if you're a Citigold member), which is obviously on the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Australian Tourist’s Bali Public Tryst Ends With Facial Recognition Arrest At Airport
An Australian tourist learned the hard way that what happens in Bali does not necessarily stay in Bali. After allegedly being caught on CCTV engaging in a rather public tryst with a woman on a residential driveway, the 27-year-old was identified using facial recognition technology and arrested at the airport...
One Mile at a Time
What Are The Best Oneworld Emerald Lounges? The Peak Of Alliance Perks
Of the "big three" global airline alliances, I tend to think the most valuable alliance-wide status is oneworld Emerald. The oneworld alliance is the only one with three elite tiers, and oneworld Emerald gives you access to some perks typically associated with first class (unlike oneworld Sapphire, which gets you...
2PAXfly
SYDNEY AIRPORT: More incidents. What is going on with Air Traffic Control?
Sydney Airport has recorded a troubling run of air traffic control incidents in recent weeks, with six separate events since 27 July now attracting investigation. None of this means Sydney Airport is unsafe. Several of the incidents involved no immediate collision risk, and the system worked as intended when pilots,...
Frequent Miler
Our week in Mallorca: Solar eclipse, wooden train & tram, all-inclusive, snorkel cruise, & more
About 18 months ago, my wife and I learned that there was going to be a total solar eclipse viewable in certain parts of Europe this year. Even more notably (for us), it was going to occur on Shae’s birthday, so we decided to go on vacation somewhere that it...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center
After spending some time in Calabria and Sardinia, it was time to head home.…
Points With a Crew
What Are the Odds That a Doctor Is on Board Your Plane?
I don’t write flight recaps for every single flight I take. For every QSuite business class flight or onboard shower, there are plenty of boring flights on A319s or regional jets. I mean, aside from your Southwest seat-saving drama, there’s not too much exciting about most of my flights. But...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
New Marriott Bonvoy Exclusively for You targeted bonus points & elite night credit offers
Marriott Bonvoy has some updated Exclusively for You targeted offers that are being offered to select members. These latest set of offers are good for stays until November 30, 2026. Let us know if you have been targeted with an offer different than those listed below and we’ll add it...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Frequent Travel Programs Are Profitable Because Of This One Question.
Readers of The Gate With Brian Cohen and BoardingArea in general tend to know most of the ways to maximize miles and points — but when discussing miles and points with people who are not familiar with how they work, the possibility that frequent travel membership programs are profitable because...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Get Into Airport Lounges When Flying JetBlue From NYC To Orlando
For years, flying JetBlue between New York and Orlando presented an odd problem for travelers who enjoy airport lounges. JetBlue didn’t operate lounges of its own, and depending on which…
View from the Wing
American Quietly Adds Connections To Fiji Airways Awards When Business Class Costs 405,000 Miles One Way
American now lets Fiji Airways’ pricey “Enhanced Awards” include eligible American connections on the same itinerary. That makes these awards more useful—but documented business class pricing as high as 405,000 miles one way still makes them hard to justify.
Miles To Memories
This Hotel Elite Status Feels Special. I Suspect One Reason Why.
We reached IHG One Rewards Diamond status in early 2024, and we love it more by the day. I suspect one reason makes it particularly special.
One Mile at a Time
How Often Do I Fly Economy? Here’s My Strategy When First Class Isn’t Worth It
On this blog, I primarily review first and business class experiences. However, that's not to say that I always fly in a premium cabin. A reader recently asked me how often I actually end up flying in economy, so I want to address that in this post...
One Mile at a Time
Atmos Rewards Summit Card Partner Award Booking Fee Waiver Benefit
The $395 annual feeAtmos™ Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card(learn more) isthe premium personal credit cardof Atmos Rewards (there are three co-branded credit cards), which is the combined loyalty program of Alaska & Hawaiian.
Points With a Crew
This Is Definitively The Best State To Live In (Part 2)
Last time, we got into a bit of an argument over this, so now let's look at the data - what REALLY is the best state to live in?
Your Mileage May Vary
The Number Of Stripes On A Pilot’s Uniform Matters. Here’s What They Mean
The stripes on an airline pilot’s uniform aren’t just decoration. The number generally indicates rank and responsibility—but the system isn’t quite universal. Most people are aware that the color of…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Cầu Rồng: Dragon Bridge “Breathes” Fire and Water in Đà Nẵng in Vietnam
Cầu Rồng is the Vietnamese name for the Dragon Bridge, which “breathes” fire and water as it spans across the River Hàn in the city of Đà Nẵng in Vietnam as — not surprisingly — the longest steel bridge in the world that is shaped like a dragon. We started to...
View from the Wing
Riggs Hotel DC Review: Inside A Former Bank Where The Boardroom Became My Suite Upgrade
Riggs Hotel in Washington, D.C. is a former bank across from the National Portrait Gallery, now a stylish GHA Discovery property with real history, warm service, and benefits that can stack through programs like Chase’s The Edit. I booked a stay and wound up in the hotel’s best suite —...
Miles To Memories
(Better Than Ever!) Easy Peasy $500 Wells Fargo Checking Bonus
There is a $500 Wells Fargo Checking Bonus that you will want to take advantage of it you can. It doesn't get much easier than this.
One Mile at a Time
The Bilt Credit Card Authorized User Trick That Can Earn You More Rewards
Did you know that by adding authorized users to your Bilt credit card, you can potentially get a lot more value from your Bilt Cash? It's something that I didn't realize until now, and it really positively changes the math on the card, as I see it.
Live and Let’s Fly
Carl Icahn Dumped His JetBlue Stock At $4.95 A Share
Carl Icahn demanded JetBlue board seats in 2024. Last week he sold 8.1 million shares in four sessions, at a worse price every single day.