View from the Wing
Using A VPN Could Subject You To Government Surveillance, Senators Warn [Roundup]
Senators are warning that using a VPN could do the opposite of what many travelers expect — obscuring your location enough that intelligence agencies may treat your traffic as foreign and sweep it into domestic surveillance. Also Omni scoops up $200 million of Greenbrier debt, Frontier’s chairman explains the CEO...
Miles To Memories
(Ending) Capital One Venture Card Signup Bonus: $250 Travel Credit and 75,000 Miles
New Venture cardholders can enjoy a one-time $250 Capital One Travel welcome credit when they open their account. That's in addition to the usual bonus of 75,000 miles.
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Airlines Are Quietly Getting Rid of Reclining Seats—Here’s Why
Not long ago, we wrote about why more hotels are no longer offering dressers in guest rooms. You may have noticed the basic reason is similar to why fewer hotels…
Your Mileage May Vary
Petty Revenge At 35,000 Feet: One Passenger Had Enough—And Got Their Seatmate Fired
Airplane etiquette isn’t complicated. Don’t take up more space than you need, don’t be obnoxiously loud—and maybe don’t ruin an entire cabin’s flight experience. Unfortunately, not everyone got that memo.…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One Fatal Flaw With the New United Airlines MileagePlus Program
One potentially fatal flaw is possible with the recent substantial changes to the United Airlines MileagePlus membership program which became effective as of yesterday, Thursday, April 3, 2026. That fatal flaw is...
Economondo
Long Haul with Japan Airlines: London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Flying with Japan Airlines on a long slog from London to Tokyo onboard a Boeing 787
One Mile at a Time
Traveler Forced To Buy New Ticket After Missing Flight Due To Long Security Line
An OMAAT reader asked me about a situation he faced where he missed a flight due to excessively long security lines, only to then be forced to buy a new ticket. Is there really no recourse in these situations?! Let’s take a look.
Your Mileage May Vary
Countries Are Ditching Passport Stamps—Here’s The Full List (And How To Still Get One)
For decades, getting a passport stamp was part of the travel experience. Now, more countries are quietly moving away from them. Until just a few years ago, it seemed like…
View from the Wing
The Dumbest Airline Upgrade Tips Never Die — And Passengers Still Fall For Them
Airline upgrade advice never stops circulating, even though much of it is nonsense. From dressing nicely to hinting at a special occasion, travelers keep hearing that the right attitude or outfit can unlock first class. In reality, upgrades mostly go to elite status, paid offers, and airline-controlled systems — not...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Flight Attendants at United Airlines Hail Tentative Labor Agreement With Hourly Wages of $100+ And No Major Concessions
Flight attendants at United Airlines are scouring the full text of a new, highly anticipated tentative labor agreement that was released late on Friday night and trying to work out what the catch is, after the Chicago-based carrier promised pay rates that top out at more than $100 per hour....
View from the Wing
First Class Passenger Next To Bernie Sanders Downgraded To Coach Middle — Then An Aide Took The Seat
A passenger seated next to Bernie Sanders in first class was reportedly moved back to a coach middle seat on a Delta flight to Minneapolis — and someone from the senator’s team was later seen in the original seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
SWISS Charges A Premium In Europe, But For What Exactly?
My SWISS Airbus A220-300 flight from London to Zurich was pleasant enough, but it left me asking a simple question: what exactly are you paying a premium for to fly SWISS versus a budget carrier? SWISS Vs EasyJet: What Are You Actually Paying For In Europe? On a short European...
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Women Take Onshore Excursion During Bahamas Cruise. Then Their Pier Runner Gets Pulled Over At Last Call: ‘No Charger, No Toothbrush, Just Vibes’
“POV: ship leaving with all of our stuff and passports."
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‘I’d Have Been Out Of There’: Women Book Vacation At Jamaican Resort Through Airbnb. Then They Arrive And Realize It’s Abandoned. Then They Decide To Stay
"We were asking locals if they could help us."
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Woman Boards American Airlines Flight. She Can’t Believe What The Woman In Front Of Her Does Mid-Flight: ‘American Airlines Horror Story’
"I hate flying omg."
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Como ir do Aeroporto de Paris-Orly ao centro da cidade
O Aeroporto de Orly (ORY) é o segundo maior aeroporto de Paris, atrás apenas do Charles de Gaulle. Ele recebe milhões de passageiros todos os anos e atende voos domésticos, europeus e intercontinentais. Orly é uma opção prática para quem deseja chegar rapidamente ao sul da capital francesa, estando a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turismo entre mulheres cresce e uso de salas VIP sobe mais de 60% no Brasil
Elas estão dominando o mundo das viagens! O turismo entre mulheres e também o uso de salas VIP cresceu, com alta de mais de 60% no Brasil. Segundo um levantamento da Dragonpass, viajar passou a ser prioridade para muitas mulheres. Para 1 em cada 4, conhecer novos destinos virou o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite: 4x mais pontos nos novos ibis budget integrados ao ALL Accor
O ALL Accor incluiu 9 hotéis ibis budget ao seu programa e, para comemorar, está oferecendo aos seus associados 4x mais pontos nas reservas feitas até o dia 12 de abril. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite! 4x mais pontos ALL Accor nos novos ibis budget O ALL...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Já está valendo! Ilhabela passa a cobrar taxa de entrada para turistas
Seguindo um movimento global e que parece cada vez mais trivial, Ilhabela passou a cobra taxa de entrada para turistas. Quem pretende visitar a cidade com veículo próprio vai precisar pagar a Taxa de Preservação Ambiental (TPA), obrigatória para carros que não são registrados no município. A cobrança já estava...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões internacionais a partir de 18.000 pontos + taxas
Vamos para mais uma edição do alerta de passagens PPV neste domingão! Para hoje, trouxemos 12 oportunidades de trechos internacionais para você emitir, gastando a partir de 18.000 pontos + taxas. Vamos para a lista completa! Trechos internacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Accor anuncia planos para nova marca econômica no Brasil – A Greet
A rede de hotéis Accor anunciou seus planos de expansão para o território brasileiro em evento realizado recentemente. Entre os principais objetivos está o lançamento da Greet no Brasil, uma marca econômica da rede Accor que chegará em breve e fará parte da estratégia de crescimento na América Latina. “A...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Decolar e Livelo anunciam crescimento da parceria
Atenção milheiros que acumulam na Decolar e na Livelo. A Decolar anunciou a expansão da parceria com a Livelo passando a aceitar pontos como forma de pagamento em todos os seus canais de vendas. A partir de agora os clientes poderão utilizar os pontos Livelo nas lojas físicas, site e...
Germany
Svenblogt
Park Hyatt London River Thames Hotel Review (Prive Vorteile)
Neben vielen anderen Häusern der Hyatt-Gruppe (etwa dem Hyatt Regency Blackfriars oder dem Hyatt Regency Albert Embankment) hat London nun seit knapp 16 Monaten auch endlich ein Park Hyatt Hotel. Bevor wir zu den Details kommen, denn in einigen Reviews waren die ersten Erfahrungen nicht nur positiv, schauen wir uns...
Brazil
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Ethiopian retoma voos com A350-900 para o Brasil
A Ethiopian retoma voos com o Airbus A350-900 em rotas no Brasil e Argentina, reforçando sua operação diária para o América do Sul. O A350-900 é uma aeronave mais moderna, eficiente e com maior capacidade que o Boeing 777-200LR, que vinha operando as rotas. Com isso, a companhia reforça o...
Brazil
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Que chocolate é esse? Semana do Milheiro – 30 de março a 05 de abril
A Páscoa chegou e se você esperava o Coelhinho da Páscoa para trazer o seu chocolate, sinto te dizer que ele entendeu o recado errado. Até rolou chocolate, mas foi o que o mundo aplicou nos milheiros no placar dessa semana. Teve de tudo: redução do bônus, corte dos cartões,...
Brazil
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NBA House inicia venda de ingressos para São Paulo com estrutura ampliada
Começaram as vendas dos ingressos para a edição de 2026 da NBA House no Brasil. Mais uma vez o evento desembarcará na cidade de São Paulo e acontecerá entre os dias 3 e 21 de junho, marcando as finais da temporada 2025/2026. Essa será a décima edição do evento no...
Japan
Riku Miley
2026年4月期間限定クレジットカードオファー
紹介リンク募集記事はコミュニティでしています。ぜひコミュニティに参加ください Amex Blue Business Plus 年会費：無料 普段のボーナス：なし 期間限定ボーナス：15,000 ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：最初の3か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 年会費無料でAmexポイントのMRポイントを貯めることができ、さらに提携エアラインにトランスファーもできます！ そして買い物全てのカテゴリーで２％貯まるという何とも優秀なクレジットカード。私の財布にはいつもこのクレジットカードが入っています。ビジネスクレジットカードですが誰でも実に簡単に作れます！ 年会費無料で2％貯まりトランスファーできるクレジットカードはこれだけなのでMRポイントを貯める人なら絶対持っているべきクレジットカードです。 普段の買い物でお得なAmexクレジットカードの組み合わせでもBusiness Blue Plusは必須アイテムです！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！ Blue Business Plusの魅力↓ 年会費無料 MRポイントが貯まる 2％貯まる MRポイントを提携エアラインにトランスファーできる 5/24にカウントされない Amex Blue Business Plusレビュー Amex Blue Business Plus紹介リンク（ブログ読者さん）    Amex Green 年会費：150ドル 普段のボーナス：30,000ポイント 期間限定ボーナス：40,000ポイント ミニマムスぺンド：6か月で3,000ドル 陸の一言： 日本でSuicaで支払いする予定の人は作りましょう！ ミニマムスぺンドの期間が普段の3か月じゃなく、その倍の6か月！ AmexクレジットカードとRakutenポータルを併用するとかなりMRポイントが貯まります！MRポイント貯めている人は必ず登録しましょう！2年目以降にGold、さらにPlatinumとアップグレードしてボーナスが狙える点も👍GoldやPlatinumに比べるとポップアップが出る可能性が低いので作りやすいです。我が家はPersonal Greenを1年キープした後に、アップグレードしてPersonal Goldにしました。もちろんアップグレードボーナスもらえました！ 日本でSUICAアプリに直接クレジットカードを登録してチャージをするとトラベル扱いとなるので、常にx3貯めれるというのがこのPersonal Greenの魅力。日本への本帰国（一時帰国にもかなり使える）の前にはお勧めのクレジットカードです。 Personal...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Entre para o bate-papo do PPV: grupo grátis para trocar dicas sobre viagens e milhas
O bate-papo PPV é um grupo gratuito para compartilhar dicas sobre pontos e milhas. Além disso, você pode se conectar com pessoas que são apaixonadas por viajar. Abaixo, confira os detalhes e não fique de fora! Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de bate-papo, é muito fácil: basta...
Brazil
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Aeroporto de Brasília passará por novo leilão em 2026 junto com aeroportos regionais
Mais um grande aeroporto brasileiro passará por leilão no ano de 2026. Depois do Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim – RIOgaleão, será a vez do Aeroporto Internacional de Brasília (BSB), após aprovação do Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) no início de abril. A medida faz parte da repactuação do contrato...
Brazil
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Plano para instalar tirolesa no Pão de Açúcar é barrado pela justiça
Os planos para modificar um dos maiores cartões postais do Brasil estão oficialmente encerrados. É que a Justiça Federal do Rio de Janeiro definiu pela proibição de construção da tirolesa que ligaria os morros do Pão de Açúcar e a Urca, localizada na Zona Sul da Cidade Maravilhosa. A decisão...
Brazil
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Os produtos mais vendidos nos nossos grupos nesta semana!
O 4.4 é um dia marcado por muitas promoções, cupons e grandes descontos, um dia recheado para o consumidor. Como de costume, listamos aqui os produtos mais vendidos em nossos grupos nesta semana, tanto na Amazon quanto no Mercado Livre. Confira abaixo a lista com os produtos. Amazon Confira os produtos...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Review: Sixt Casablanca (… und wieder ein Sixt Diamond Fail Review)
Nein, Sixt Diamond überzeugt immer weniger … Sixt hat mich 2024 über einen Marriott Titanium Match mit ihrem…
Brazil
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Itaú irá cancelar cartões adicionais sem uso
O Itaú irá cancelar cartões adicionais sem uso e passou a alertar clientes por e-mail sobre a possibilidade de desativação automática desses cartões quando permanecem inativos por muito tempo. O movimento do Itaú mostra que cartões adicionais sem uso estão cada vez mais na mira dos bancos. Por isso, se...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
Moxie의 2026년 Chicago 맛집기행 #6
오랜만에 해보는 맛집기행 포스팅입니다.  오늘은 올해 다녀와본 시카고 맛집을 몇군데 소개해보도록 하겠습니다. 시카고는 일년에도 여러번 방문을 하는 도시라서 그동안 가본 식당들이 꽤 많이 있습니다. 꼭 올해 처음 다녀온곳들은 아니고, 올해에도 다녀왔던 곳들로 모아봤어요. 
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões nacionais a partir de 3.369 milhas + taxas
Bem-vindo para a edição do Alerta de Passagens PPV deste sábadão! ✈️ Reunimos 12 opções de trechos nacionais com emissões a partir de 3.369 milhas + taxas. Confira os detalhes e garanta sua próxuma viagem! Emissões nacionais Nessa tabela, mesclamos algumas emissões dos três programas de companhias aéreas nacionais para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
4.4! Confira mais de 60 ofertas em lojas parceiras na Livelo
A Livelo também entrou no clima do 4.4 com uma nova rodada de ofertas, permitindo acumular até 17 pontos por real gasto em mais de 60 lojas parceiras. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para turbinar seu saldo de pontos! Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Mastercard Surpreenda oferece oferece cupom de 20% OFF em hotéis no Azul Viagens
O Mastercard Surpreenda lançou um novo cupom em parceria com a Azul Viagens, que oferece 22% de desconto nas reservas de hotéis com pontos ou reais. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes e aproveite. Mastercard Surpreenda e Azul Viagens Para você conseguir resgatar o cupom, é necessário: Acesse a sua...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
4.4! Shopping Smiles e lojas parceiras oferecem até 17 milhas por real
O Shopping do Smiles entrou no clima do 4.4 e liberou ofertas em parceiros selecionados, como Pontofrio e Polishop, permitindo acumular até 17 milhas por real gasto em compras online. A campanha é válida até amanhã, 5 de abril. Confira os detalhes e aproveite! Promoção no Shopping Smiles Polishop O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Belém e Manaus te esperam! Confira hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 158
Pensando em conhecer novos ares? O momento é agora! Não perca a chance de conhecer Manaus e Belém com hospedagem acessível! Hoje, confira hotéis Accor com diárias a partir de R$ 158 e conforto garantido. Vamos aos detalhes. Hotéis em Manaus e Belém Além das sugestões de hotéis em Manaus...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Visiting The Largest Volcano Crater on Easter Island: Rano Kau
Set on the idyllic southwestern part of Easter Island adjacent to the cerulean waters of the Pacific Ocean lies Rano Kau, which generally means “a large or wide volcano with an abundance of water” and is a natural phenomenon in and of itself — and although the sensation of vastness...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Current And Former CEOs Flew Home From Paris Together — Gucci Bags In Hand
American Airlines current CEO Robert Isom and former CEO Doug Parker were reportedly on the same Paris-to-DFW flight Sunday, returning with family and “Gucci shopping bags in hand” — while Isom is currently embattled over the carrier's poor financial performance.

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Hawaii Calling
Guide to Hilton Impresario: Exclusive Perks For Luxury Stays
Imagine booking a luxury Hilton stay and getting perks like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and a $100 hotel credit—without needing elite status. That’s exactly what the Hilton Impresario program offered—and as of 2024, it has evolved into what Hilton now calls Hilton for Luxury. I’ve booked these rates for luxury...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Airplanes Are So Cold (And It’s Not Just Your Imagination)
We’ve all been there…you board your plane, headed somewhere nice and warm, so you’re dressed for where you’re landing. Probably in shorts and a T-shirt. As you get all settled…
View from the Wing
A Simple Way To Decide Which Premium Rewards Credit Card Is Right For You
American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi have all overhauled the premium card market, and the right answer is no longer obvious. The best card now depends less on marketing claims and more on which lounges, credits, transfer partners, and spending bonuses actually match how you travel.
One Mile at a Time
Review: SAX Paris, Hilton LXR, France (Well Intentioned, But Too Hip For Me)
During my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I spent a couple of nights in Paris, and decided to check out two different points hotels. For the first night, I booked SAX Paris, a Hilton LXR property. This 118-key property opened in mid-2025, belonging to Hilton’s portfolio of luxury, independent hotels. Given...
Live and Let’s Fly
Aer Lingus Adds Starlink, Delta Stands Alone
Starlink lands on Aer Lingus, expanding its airline takeover while Delta bets elsewhere. Will that gamble pay off as competition finally emerges? Starlink’s Grip On Airline WiFi Tightens Aer Lingus just joined the growing list of airlines rolling out Starlink, and at this point the list of airlines without it...
One Mile at a Time
Robert Isom & Doug Parker Fly Together From Paris In American Business Class!
It’s interesting to hear about this friendship. I guess it’s not too surprising, though it also sort of is…?
Frequent Miler
How to turn Capital One Cash Back into Miles (Video)
One of the superpowers of Capital One is that you can move Cash Back to a Miles card (or another person’s Miles card). You can learn more about Capital One here.  How to turn Capital One Cash Back into Miles (01:30) – When logged in, click the “View Rewards” button...
Your Mileage May Vary
How to Avoid Delta SkyMiles’ International Surcharge on Award Trips
If you’ve been collecting points and miles for a while, you probably remember when Delta SkyMiles awards—especially from Europe—came with some eye-popping fees. I learned that lesson the hard way…
Points With a Crew
TSA Stops A Woman For Having This Bizarre Item In Her Bag
You would probably not believe some of the stuff that people try to bring through TSA security. And while TSA has a mixed record, one lady found out that ...
Miles To Memories
Bye For Now, United Debit Card
I just picked up the United debit card, but I'm done with it almost as quickly - for now. Two negatives, one of them huge, led me here.
View from the Wing
The Best And Worst Airports In America — Why LaGuardia Is The Most Overrated
The best airports in America are the ones that get you there quickly, move you through efficiently, and get you on your way without making the terminal itself the main event. That is why some of the country’s most praised airports, especially LaGuardia, look better than they actually function.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
New United Airlines Flight Attendant Contract Will Let Carrier Hire Crew Members On ‘Poverty Pay’ For Regional Flights
A new tentative agreement between United Airlines and its workforce of more than 30,000 flight attendants will allow the Chicago-based carrier to set up its own regional airline, where crew members would earn nearly 50% less than their mainline coworkers. Of the so-called Big Three U.S. airlines, United is currently...
Live and Let’s Fly
Royal Caribbean’s New Credit Card Points To Alliances
Royal Caribbean’s new credit card could be a model for airline alliances. It’s a parent company finally leveraging its own brands the way alliances have not, yet. What Royal Caribbean Actually Launched Royal Caribbean Group just rolled out a single credit card that works across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises,...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Air France Business Class Boeing 787 (YUL-CDG)
For the first long haul segment of my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris, I flew Air Frances Boeing 787-9 business class on the 6hr25min flight from Montreal (YUL) to Paris (CDG).
Miles To Memories
Earn $150 with New Varo Money Account, Plus $150 for Referrals
Varo Money is offering an increased signup bonus of $150. The offer is available through referral links, with both parties earning the bonus.
View from the Wing
Airlines Keep Making You Gate Check Your Carry-on Bag — Then You Board And See Empty Overhead Bins
Airlines keep telling passengers the overhead bins are full, then sending them onto planes where empty space is still sitting open above the seats. It is one of the fastest ways to make customers furious, and it happens for a simple reason: gate agents are under pressure to avoid even minor...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Like Apple in Hue in Vietnam. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — especially when that imitation is of a successful entity — such as with Like Apple in Hue in Vietnam. What had me laughing when...
TravelUpdate
Review: Qantas domestic business class from Sydney to Adelaide
Qantas domestic business class is very expensive and the value for money is just not there. When I…
The Bulkhead Seat
SWISS Launches 2026 Digital Easter Egg Hunt
SWISS International Air Lines is bringing a festive twist to spring travel with the…
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card Review: Worth It For The Perks
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Brit Flight Attendant Locked Up in Dubai After Sharing Photo of Airport Drone Attack in Group Chatt
A British citizen who works as a flight attendant for the Dubai-based low-cost airline FlyDubai has been locked up in the notorious Al Barsha pre-trial detention centre for violating a ‘draconian’ and widesweeping cybercrime law that makes it illegal for anyone to share images that the government doesn’t want to...
View from the Wing
American Airlines First Class Passenger Used Another Traveler’s Armrest As A Footrest — “Start Selling Feet Pics”
An American Airlines first class passenger put her feet on another traveler’s armrest, got them shoved off, and then put them back up on the window a few minutes later. The incident sparked a flood of suggestions for how to handle one of the most basic and revolting breaches of...
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Lounge Plans, Near-Collision Incident & Cruise Cost Warnings: What You May Have Missed
Happy Spring Break to those who celebrate. And Happy Kids Going Back to School Next Week for those who will be celebrating (like my wife and me). We have lots to catch up on, you and me. So, let’s jump right into it. Delta has been making plenty of headlines...
Live and Let’s Fly
Brightline’s Vegas Train Will Reshape US Short Haul Flights
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Brightline West is spending $21 billion to build high-speed rail between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. What happens to flights when it launches? Everyone’s Covering the Infrastructure Story The aviation and travel press has done what it always does: treated this as an infrastructure milestone....