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United Airlines Hikes Checked Bag Fees By $10 as the War in Iran Affects Oil Fuel Costs Around the World
United Airlines has confirmed that it is hiking its checked baggage fees by as much as $10 per bag in a stealth move by the Chicago-based carrier designed to try to offset the surging price of jet fuel around the world. The price hike, confirmed by Reuters journalist David Shepardson,...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta One Lounge MSP Update: New Plans Emerge! (April 2026)
A new report suggests Delta Air Lines may finally bring its ultra-premium Delta One Lounge concept to Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — something we wrote about back in 2024. According to The Minnesota Star Tribune‘s Bill Lukitsch, Delta is eyeing “a 20,000-square-foot space above Concourse G” at the Twin Cities’ major...
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British Airways Passengers Stranded in Newfoundland For Two Days On Way to Houston Will Be Flown All The Way Back to London
Hundreds of British Airways passengers who have been stranded in the remote Canadian province of Newfoundland for nearly two days will be flown back to London rather than continuing to their intended destination of Houston, Texas, after their plane diverted due to a medical emergency. Mart Mottershead, who was one...
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I Flew 10.5 Hours In United 787-9 Basic Economy In Seat 56F
Hello from London, where my kids and I are chilling in the Lufthansa Lounge after a 10.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to London on a United Airlines 787-9 in row 56…the penultimate row on the aircraft. United Airlines 787-9 In “Deep Coach” – First Impressions For the first time ever...
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American Express Platinum Card Retention Offer, Account Shutdowns, Marriott Bonvoy Change & More…
An American Express Platinum Card Retention offer, new wave of account shutdowns and more as we recap top stories from the month of March.
One Mile at a Time
Lucrative Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Promotion
For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering a paid status match promotion. This status match has long had residency requirements for eligibility, and that continues to be the case. The good news is that we’ve just seen the list of eligible countries expanded, and it now...
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United Is Building Two Of The Worlds Largest Lounges — Internal Presentation Shows How Hub Spending Will Drive Its Next Profit Leap
United Airlines is planning two of the worlds largest airport lounges in Houston and Washington Dulles while also laying groundwork for a return to New York JFK. An internal presentation makes clear these projects are not just about nicer terminals — they are part of a broader strategy to turn...
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You Can Now View TSA Checkpoint Wait Times Directly in the United Airlines Mobile App At These Seven Airports
United Airlines has rolled out yet another new feature in its award-winning mobile app, this time adding estimated TSA checkpoint wait times at seven of its biggest hub airports for both the standard security lane and TSA PreCheck. While TSA officers are finally getting paid, the partial government shutdown affecting...
One Mile at a Time
Would You Fly Through Middle East Hubs Like Dubai Or Doha Right Now? I’m Torn…
Earlier, I posed the question of whether Gulf carriers will ever make a full recovery from the current conflict in the Middle East, and if so, how long it will take. I’ve also addressed the topic of what to do if you have a ticket booked on a Gulf carrier,...
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Passengers Keep Stealing From Carry-On Bags On Hong Kong Flights — But Cabin Cameras Still Aren’t Standard
Passengers are still being caught going through other people’s carry-on bags on flights into Hong Kong, especially on short Southeast Asia routes, yet the obvious solution many travelers imagine — cameras watching the cabin — still is not standard airline practice.
One Mile at a Time
Will Gulf Airlines Make A Full Recovery From Iran Attacks? If So, When?
It has been an absolutely wild several weeks in the Middle East, as the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, which took out some top Iranian officials. In response, Iran launched drone attacks on nearby countries, including targeting airports, hotels, and more.
One Mile at a Time
Live: Huge United MileagePlus Changes Make Program All About Credit Cards
Nowadays the major airlines in the United States earn much of their profits from their loyalty programs, and in particular, their co-branded credit card businesses. Even though the ”big three” carriers are already raking in billions per year from these programs, they still see a lot of upside.
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Cool: Spirit Airlines Passengers Capture Video of Artemis Rocket Launch
NASA’s Artemis rocket launch marks a giant step forward in returning humans to the…
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 2 de abril de 2026
A edição do Radar PPV desta quinta-feira está no ar! A seguir, confira todas as ofertas que nossa equipe encontrou na véspera de feriado. Radar PPV A Livelo está oferecendo 76.000 pontos bônus no upgrade para o Clube Mega. Também está oferecendo 10.000 pontos bônus na adesão do Clube Classic....
Brazil
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Transforme seu câmbio em milhas: AstroPay oferece até 10.000 milhas LATAM Pass na primeira conversão
Agora o seu câmbio pode trabalhar a favor das suas próximas viagens! A parceria da AstroPay com o LATAM Pass chega em bom momento para quem está planejando uma viagem ao exterior.  A AstroPay, conhecida pela sua proposta de IOF zero, acaba de se unir ao LATAM Pass para oferecer...
Brazil
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Grupo de promoções do PPV: produtos mais baratos, cupons, acúmulo de milhas e mais!
Entre para o grupo de promoções do PPV e receba ofertas de desconto em produtos, cashback e milhas extras. Além disso, o grupo é aberto para tirar dúvidas e você pode aprender mais sobre viagens, economia e muito mais, pagando o equivalente a R$ 19,62/mês no plano anual à vista....
Brazil
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Páscoa na Assist Card: contrate o seguro viagem com 50% OFF em todos os planos
Planejando sua próxima viagem? O seguro viagem é um dos itens essenciais para isso. Pensando nisso, a Assist Card lançou uma oferta em comemoração à Páscoa, oferecendo 50% de desconto em todos os planos para viagens de até 30 dias. Sala VIP W Premium Os clientes Assist Card que adquirirem os planos...
Brazil
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App da United agora exibe tempo de fila de segurança em aeroportos
A United lançou uma nova função no app que mostra o tempo estimado de fila na segurança dos aeroportos. O recurso já está disponível nos principais hubs da companhia nos EUA e indica a espera em filas comuns e no TSA PreCheck. A proposta é dar mais previsibilidade ao passageiro...
Brazil
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Livelo oferece até 56% de desconto na compra de pontos
A Livelo lançou uma nova campanha em que os clientes do clube podem comprar pontos com até 56% de desconto. A oferta é válida até domingo, dia 5 de abril, e você confere a seguir todas as regras e condições para decidir se vale a pena participar. Compra de pontos...
Brazil
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Azul vai distribuir 28 mil chocolates em voos durante a Páscoa
Entre os dias 3 e 5 de abril, passageiros de voos da Azul que partem de Campinas terão uma experiência temática de Páscoa a bordo, com a distribuição de mais de 28 mil chocolates e o sorteio de ovos durante as viagens para 11 destinos no país. Azul vai distribuir...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Conheça o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 2.600 pontos no Azul Fidelidade
No Alerta PPV de hoje, o destaque vai para o Rio de Janeiro! Encontramos oportunidades de emissão a partir de 2.600 pontos Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para garantir sua viagem para a Cidade Maravilhosa pagando pouco! Passagens para o Rio de Janeiro com pontos...
Brazil
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Marriott e Ethiopian Airlines integram programas de fidelidade
A Ethiopian Airlines firmou parceria com o Marriott Bonvoy para integrar seus programas de fidelidade. Agora, clientes podem converter milhas em pontos de hotel e vice-versa, além de escolher como acumular benefícios em hospedagens. A iniciativa amplia opções de uso e conecta voos a uma rede global de hotéis. Programas...
Brazil
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Vai piorar! TAP irá reajustar a tabela fixa com aumento de até 122% saindo do Brasil
Não pensou que ia curtir o feriado sem uma má notícia, não é mesmo? Infelizmente, a TAP anunciou que irá reajustar sua tabela fixa no mês de maio. Desta vez, o aumento para voos envolvendo o Brasil chega à casa dos surpreendentes 122%! Confira os detalhes a seguir. Reajuste na...
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GOL expande operação em Salvador com 44 novos voos semanais
A GOL Linhas Aéreas anunciou a criação de um segundo banco de conexões no Aeroporto Internacional de Salvador (SSA), ampliando a oferta de voos e reforçando o papel da capital baiana como um dos principais pontos de distribuição da companhia no Nordeste. A nova estrutura entra em operação no segundo...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para Porto Alegre a partir de 3.414 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Está planejando uma viagem para o Rio Grande do Sul? Na edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV de hoje, trouxemos trechos para Porto Alegre para você emitir gastando a partir de 3.414 milhas + taxas. A seguir, veja as datas e aproveite. Trechos para Porto Alegre com milhas LATAM Pass...
Brazil
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Qatar Airways retoma voos diários para o Brasil
Após semanas de instabilidade, a Qatar Airways vai voltar a operar voos diários no Brasil na rota entre São Paulo e Doha. A frequência havia sido reduzida diante de restrições recentes, e agora começa a ser restabelecida gradualmente, embora a programação ainda permaneça sujeita a ajustes. A Qatar Airways vai...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Smiles oferece trechos nacionais a partir de 4.300 milhas + taxas
No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou boas oportunidades de emissão para diversos destinos nacionais a partir de 4.300 milhas Smiles + taxas, com saídas de diferentes origens. Confira a lista que separamos a seguir. Passagens nacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento...
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Amex anuncia novos Centurion Lounges
A American Express anunciou ontem (1º) seus planos de expansão da rede premium Centurion Lounge nos aeroportos. Atualmente com 32 unidades, a iniciativa prevê a abertura de novos espaços e a modernização de lounges já existentes, ampliando a experiência oferecida aos portadores de cartão. A American Express anunciou a ampliação...
Brazil
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Livelo oferece até 236.800 pontos em 12 meses no upgrade para o Clube Mega
A Livelo lançou uma nova oferta de upgrade para o Clube Mega. Nesta campanha, é possível garantir até 236.800 pontos ao longo de 12 meses, com opção de pagamento mensal ou anual. A oferta é válida até 5 de abril. Confira abaixo todos os detalhes e veja como aproveitar! Upgrade...
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American atualiza menus de lounges Flagship e Admirals Club
A American Airlines iniciou uma atualização gradual da oferta gastronômica em seus lounges pelos EUA, com novos menus de primavera. As mudanças atingem tanto os lounges mais exclusivos da companhia quanto as salas de acesso mais amplo, com introdução de pratos sazonais, receitas regionais e uma curadoria ampliada de bebidas....
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Flying Blue Promo Awards April 2026
Die Flying Blue Promo Awards für den April … Es gibt wieder einen neuen Durchgang der Flying Blue…
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Bônus de até 70% na transferência de pontos do C6 Bank para a Smiles
A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha em parceria com o C6 Bank, oferecendo até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos para o programa. A promoção é válida até 6 de abril. Confira abaixo os detalhes e veja como aproveitar! Smiles e C6 Bank Nesta campanha de transferências de pontos,...
Brazil
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Iberia aumenta capacidade no Brasil para temporada de inverno europeu
Recife e Fortaleza serão os principais vetores da expansão da Iberia no Brasil durante o inverno europeu, com aumento relevante de frequências e capacidade nas rotas recém-lançadas. O reforço da operação no Nordeste ocorre enquanto a companhia mantém sua presença em São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro, em um movimento...
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드디어 4년만에 한국에 가게 되었습니다. 그사이 가족들도 미국에 다녀가시고 했지만, 그래도 아이들과 가게 되어 의미가 남다릅니다. 이번 한국행을 준비하면서 생각해본건 그간 모아놓은 마일과 포인트가 정말 많다는 생각이 들었습니다. 모자라서 걱정하는게 아니라, 뭘 더 잘써야 할까 하는 행복한 고민을 했습니다. 먼저 항공편, 그리고 호텔 부킹을 텍스트 위주로 정리해 보았습니다.
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Assine o Clube Livelo Classic anual e ganhe 11.000 pontos na adesão
Já nos preparativos para o 4.4, a Livelo está com uma nova promoção para adesão ao Clube Classic. Nesta oferta, é possível receber 11 mil pontos no primeiro mês da assinatura anual. Vamos aos detalhes! Clube Livelo Classic Esta promoção de assinatura do Clube Livelo está estruturada da seguinte maneira:...
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Cashback Itaú: como ganhar até 2% de volta nas compras com cartão de crédito
Ganhar dinheiro de volta nas compras do dia a dia pode ser uma ótima oportunidade — especialmente quando envolve gastos que você já faria. Uma nova campanha de cashback do Itaú promete até 2% de retorno na fatura para clientes selecionados. Campanha de cashback Itaú: entenda como funciona a promoção...
Brazil
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Economize até R$60 com o novo cupom de desconto do Mercado Livre!
O Mercado Livre disponibilizou um novo cupom de desconto de até R$ 60 em produtos selecionados! Nesta oferta, em compras acima de R$ 79, você consegue o desconto. Aproveite já, pois os cupons do Mercado Livre costumam se esgotar rápido. Cupons Mercado Livre Em produtos selecionados No momento, há um...
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Stayed at the Fairfield Inn near Mall of Georgia in north Atlanta
I was just under an hour north of Atlanta so I stayed at the Fairfield Inn on Mall…
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(Maybe not?) FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
Update: We were previously advised that FedEx will be removed from the Flexible Business Credit on the American Express® Business Gold card after October 1, 2026. We’ve now been advised that this was shared in error, so we’ve updated the card details accordingly to remove that. What’s not clear is...

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United Raises Checked Bag Fees To $50 — Congress Rewards Airlines For Shifting Fares Into Untaxed Fees
United is raising checked bag fees to $50 for new tickets, another $10 increase that follows JetBlue’s latest move and will likely be copied across the industry. What makes this worse than a normal fare hike is that bag fees are largely exempt from the 7.5% federal excise tax on...
Points With a Crew
Save Up to 50% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars (Targeted)
Act fast if you want to save up to 50% on your Amazon purchases, possibly even including gift cards. Find out how by ...
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British Airways Is Forcing Its Employee Football Club To Drop The Name — Ending An 80-Year Link
British Airways is forcing the employee football club that has carried its name for more than four decades to rebrand, ending a link that stretches back to BOAC staff teams in 1947 and cutting off ties to its own workforce history.
Monkey Miles
200k reasons to add the American Express® Business Gold Card to your wallet.
American Express Business Gold has a brand new 70k welcome offer. Plus, you'll earn 4x points on 2 categories, up to $150k a year.
The Bulkhead Seat
Check In: Q1 2026 Elite Status Pacing
Somehow 2026 is already more than 25% done. The time is flying by (no…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is “Medical communications – crew use only”?
On the ceiling in the passenger cabin aboard an airplane above a row seats in front of mine during a recent flight were two ports that were marked “Medical communications - crew use only”, which I personally had never seen before. The ports that are marked “Medical communications - crew use...
Monkey Miles
Holy Smokes – 300k offer! The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
American Express Business Platinum is offering a 100k welcome offer after you spend $15k in 3 months.
The Bulkhead Seat
United Raises Checked Bag Fees Starting Tomorrow (April 3rd)
United Airlines is increasing checked bag fees for new tickets purchased on April 3rd.…
Frequent Miler
Amex Business Gold Card® welcome offer now “as high as” 200K bonus points
American Express has just refreshed the welcome offer for the Business Gold Card®, and there’s both good and bad news. The good part is that this new version would be among the best we’ve ever seen for Business Gold, potentially offering 200,000 Membership Rewards® points after $15k in spend within...
Points Miles and Bling
A Simple Approach to Cash Back – the Aven Rewards Visa Card (US)
Simplicity is the name of the game with the Aven Rewards Visa® Card, a strong flat cashback structure that rewards…
Frequent Miler
Chase Travel℠ Chase Offer: Spend $600 & get $100 back (targeted)
There’s another Chase Offer offering a $100 statement credit when you book $600+ via Chase Travel℠. This can be stacked with the $250 Edit credits on both the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Reserve for Business® cards (assuming you have one that’s targeted). Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠ The Deal Spend...
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United MileagePlus Major Changes Are Live — And New Card Bonuses Mean Faster Earning, Lower Award Prices
United’s big MileagePlus changes are now live, and the program is plainly moving more of its value behind a co-brand card: faster mileage-earning, cheaper United award prices, and better access to saver inventory for cardholders, while non-cardmembers earn less. United and Chase are raising the upfront incentives just as the...
The Bulkhead Seat
Delta Refreshes Inflight Experience With New Snacks, First Class Meals, and Tito’s Vodka
Delta Air Lines is rolling out a spring refresh to its onboard food and…
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Senior United Flight Attendants To Earn Over $101 An Hour — New Pay Rates Leak Before Contract Release
Senior United flight attendants are on track to earn more than $101 an hour under the union’s newly endorsed contract — and the pay rates leaked online before most crew have even seen the full agreement. The union’s leadership voted unanimously to send the deal to members, but the biggest...
Frequent Miler
Alaska Atmos credit cards: earn 80K-100K bonus points + a 50% off discount code
Update: Alaska and Bank of America have sweetened the welcome offers on both consumer cards further, adding a discount code good for 50% off a future flight. The good news is that the discount code is awarded within 10 days of approval with no spending required. The bad news is that...
One Mile at a Time
Would You Fly Through Middle East Hubs Like Dubai Or Doha Right Now? I’m Torn…
Earlier, I posed the question of whether Gulf carriers will ever make a full recovery from the current conflict in the Middle East, and if so, how long it will take. I’ve also addressed the topic of what to do if you have a ticket booked on a Gulf carrier,...
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Amex Cuts Saks + Lounge Access, Insane Credit Mental Gymnastics & Citi’s BIG Strata Revamp?
Amex cutting perks, Citi's getting ready for a Strata relaunch and goodbye to one of the oldest credits in the game!
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DFW Chapel Hosts Muslim Prayer — Conservative Influencer Calls It ‘Basically A Mosque’
A conservative influencer walked into a Dallas–Fort Worth airport chapel during Muslim prayer and emerged claiming the space was “basically a mosque,” pointing to prayer rugs and the lack of Christian symbols. But the bigger reality is less dramatic: DFW’s chapels are multi-faith spaces, Friday Muslim services there are longstanding,...
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World of Hyatt cardholders can earn 11x bonus points per dollar at Under Canvas properties
World of Hyatt has launched a new promotion, once again to try to encourage members to stay at its Under Canvas glamping properties. This time, World of Hyatt credit card and World of Hyatt Business credit card holders can earn 11 bonus points per dollar spent on Under Canvas stays,...
One Mile at a Time
131-Room Four Seasons Cartagena, Colombia, Now Open In 1920s Landmark
Four Seasons has just announced the opening of its newest property in South America, and I know it’s one that many people have been looking forward to.
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Why I Still Keep the Chase Ink Business Cash Card
Some credit cards stay in your wallet because they’re exciting. Others stay because they quietly do a lot of heavy lifting. The Chase Ink Business Cash falls squarely into the…
Frequent Miler
FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
One of the American Express® Business Gold card’s more valuable benefits is the up to $240 per year Flexible Business Credit. Cardholders get a credit of up to $20 per month when using their card for purchases in the U.S. at office supply stores, Grubhub, and FedEx. That benefit will...
Frequent Miler
(Maybe not?) FedEx being removed from Flexible Business Credit on American Express® Business Gold Card from 10/1/26
Update: We were previously advised that FedEx will be removed from the Flexible Business Credit on the American Express® Business Gold card after October 1, 2026. We’ve now been advised that this was shared in error, so we’ve updated the card details accordingly to remove that. What’s not clear is...