One Mile at a Time
Emirates’ First & Business Class Plans For New Fleet
The next few years are going to be very interesting for Emirates Airline. The Dubai-based airline currently operates a fleet consisting exclusively of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. With A380 production having ended in 2021, the airline has had to rethink its fleet strategy, especially since A380s will be retired...
Frequent Miler
Business class to Europe this winter from 38K points one way (wide January availability)
A member of the Award Travel 101 Facebook Group reported overnight about some wide open business class award availability to and from Europe on Air France that can be found via Virgin Atlantic. That’s especially notable given a couple of current 30% transfer bonuses from transferable currencies to Virgin Atlantic...
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AIR VANUATU: Cancels flights, enters voluntary administration
Late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 10 May), the Vanuatu government, which owns the airline, announced that it would cease all flights for the next three days while the Government determined the company’s fate. Passengers were stranded without a clear idea of what to do—whether to rebook flights on other airlines or...
Points With a Crew
This Is Why You’re Not Getting That Upgrade At Marriott
Straight from the mouth of Marriott front desk clerks, this is why you might be missing out on upgrades you're entitled to
Out and Out
Down market and a huge $50K hit after selling house – May 2024 Freedom update
I’ve been semi-avoiding writing this update to detail this month’s huge losses, but eat the frog, as they say. The Oklahoma house sold, April 2024 was the first losing month for the S&P 500 after five positive months in a row, and the house sale money was gone in a...
View from the Wing
End of an Era: The First ‘Stripped Down’ American Airlines A321T Is About To Enter Service
The best American Airlines domestic aircraft is the one that it flies on premium cross-country routes like New York to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Airbus A321T (T for transcon) features first class, business class and economy. However that plane is on the way out, with the...
Miles To Memories
Globalists Now Get Limited Hash House Menu at Rio Las Vegas
If you plan to book a stay at Rio Las Vegas and enjoy that free breakfast, you should lower your expectations. The post Globalists Now Get Limited Hash House Menu at Rio Las Vegas appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Flying First Class? HA! How The Richest of The Rich Travel
For travel geeks, flying first class (and paying with miles) and staying in fancy schmancy hotels (and paying with points) is usually the ultimate goal. For those who only dabble…
View from the Wing
American Airlines Gives Poverty Verification Letters To Newly-Hired Flight Attendants
American Airlines flight attendants haven’t had a raise since 2019. At the end of that year their contract became amendable, and the value of their wages has been substantially eroded since then by more than 20% inflation. A new contract was delayed first by the pandemic The process of negotiating...
Your Mileage May Vary
Royal Caribbean Canceled Alaska Cruise With People Already On The Ship
Unless you’re in the position to do a last-minute cruise, like if you’re on Holland America’s new standby list, chances are you’ve planned your cruise months, if not years ahead…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: KLM A330-200 Business Class
Warm service and souvenir Delft Blue houses make KLM one of my favorite carriers, though the A330-200 business class cabin has certainly seen better days and is now an objectively below-average product. KLM A330-200 Business Class Review In my first impressions of my flight from Amsterdam to Washington, I called...
View from the Wing
Launch of Airbus A321XLR in Jeopardy: Critical Fire Safety Issues Compromise Future Operations
It's unclear whether the FAA's latest fuel tank concerns will merely delay the introduction of the A321XLR, at least for U.S. airlines and transatlantic service, or whether it will mean less fuel capacity and range for the aircraft - meaning that it winds up less useful for the airlines that...
TravelUpdate
The Ultimate Guide to the American Airlines A321T (2024 Update)
American Airlines operates a uniquely configured Airbus A321. The Airbus A321T, T for Transcon, is American Airlines' premium Airbus narrowbody designed for the airline's transcontinental flights between cities like Los Angeles and New York. While it has been almost 8 years since the aircraft was first introduced, it is still...
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Ganhe 12 mil milhas Smiles em dois meses assinando o Clube 1.000
Pensando em assinar o clube? A Smiles segue oferecendo a seus clientes 12 mil milhas em dois meses em novas assinaturas do Clube 1.000. Vamos aos detalhes! Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na Smiles durante esse processo. Neste artigo mostramos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira cinco capitais brasileiras que estão na lista das melhores cidades gastronômicas do mundo
A diversidade gastronômica do nosso país, sem dúvida alguma, é motivo de grande orgulho para nós, brasileiros. Mas não somos apenas nós quem a apreciamos. Cinco cidades brasileiras foram incluídas na lista das Melhores Cidades Gastronômicas do Mundo. Saiba qual são elas. As Melhores Cidades Gastronômicas do Mundo O ranking...
Korea
Fly with Moxie
InterContinental Seoul COEX Review – 여기까지가 끝인가보오~
저희가 한국에 갈때마다 무료 숙박권이나 저렴한 포인트 차감으로 잘 이용하는 호텔이 하나 있습니다.  바로 오늘 리뷰에서 보실 삼성동 코엑스 인터컨티넨탈 호텔인데요. 저는 그동안에 연회비 $49을 내고 받는 4만포인트 숙박권으로 2020년부터 몇번은 직접 가보기도 하고, 가족과 친구를 보내주기도 했던 호텔이였습니다. (요즘에는 연회비 $89 카드에서 받는 숙박권으로 가실수 있습니다)
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Resgate passagens para a Argentina a partir de 28.1 mil milhas Smiles
Pensando em viajar para Argentina nos próximos meses? Neste artigo, confira 5 opções de trechos a partir de 28.1 mil milhas, mais taxas. Confira os detalhes na sequência. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na Smiles durante esse...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM revela detalhes de sua nova classe econômica no Boeing 787
Há alguns dias o Grupo LATAM revelou detalhes da nova classe econômica de sua frota de Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Ainda neste ano serão entregues quatro unidades do modelo 787-9 com a nova cabine. O principal diferencial está no design dos assentos, que teve como inspiração a própria identidade visual da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Resgate passagens pelo Brasil na LATAM a partir de R$ 103 – São mais de 400 ofertas!
A LATAM está com mais de 400 ofertas ao longo deste fim de semana, onde é possível encontrar passagens nacionais com preços a partir de R$ 103, já com taxas inclusas. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Como Comprar Clique aqui para acessar o página da promoção de passagens no site da...
Germany
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Von 0 auf 100 zum Hilton Diamond: 420 Euro
Einen Hilton Diamond Status erzeugen … Das hier ist jetzt keine genaue Anleitung. Ich versuche nur mal vom…
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Gibt es noch 5.000 Hilton Honors Punkte Hotels?
Die günstiges Punkteeinlösung bei Hilton Honors … In den Zeiten fixer Punktewerte bei Hilton Honors gab es doch…
Japan
Voyage Avance
ティーズサイド空港(MME)がスカイチーム上級会員向けに新しい試み
イングランド北部・ダラムにあるティーズサイド国際空港(MME)は、KLMオランダ航空(KL)と提携し、ラウンジから航空機への直接搭乗を可能にしました。 　 MMEを利用するKLのビジネスクラス利用客とスカイチームエリート...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV – Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 10 de maio de 2024
Bem-vindos a última edição do Radar PPV da semana. Confira todas as promoções disponíveis nesta sexta-feira. A Livelo está oferecendo até 10 pontos por real gasto em 62 parceiros. Também tivemos o Azul Fidelidade oferecendo até 14 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Em se tratando de transferência de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Garanta o seu ingresso para o PPV Experience 2024
Está chegando! Em setembro, teremos mais uma edição do PPV Experience, o maior evento sobre programas de fidelidade no Brasil. Já anote na agenda e garanta o seu ingresso! Depoimentos Confira a seguir, dois depoimentos de quem esteve na edição do ano passado do PPV Experience Participar do PPV Experience...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Wise – Abra a sua conta Multimoeda e economize em suas viagens internacionais
Conheça a conta Multimoeda da Wise, uma conta digital muito interessante e que pode te ajudar a economizar na sua próxima viagem internacional! Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. A Conta Global Wise A conta global Wise é uma empresa de tecnologia financeira com sede em Londres, fundada em janeiro de 2011...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira 5 hotéis Accor em Salvador com diárias a partir de R$ 186
Pensando em viajar para capital baiana nos próximos meses? Confira neste artigo algumas sugestões de hotéis Accor em Salvador, com diárias a partir de R$ 186. Vamos aos detalhes! Hotéis em Salvador Aqui você encontra os hotéis da rede Accor em Salvador. Para pesquisar outros destinos, acesse este link. Sobre...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Isenção de visto para entrada de até 15 dias na China é prorrogada até 2025
Desde dezembro de 2023 cidadãos de 12 países tem isenção de visto para entrar na China em permanências de até 15 dias. A política, inicialmente prevista para terminar ao final deste ano, foi agora prorrogada até o final de 2025. A medida de isenção de visto para entrada na China,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Confira 12 trechos nacionais a partir de 5.500 milhas Smiles
Confira neste artigo algumas sugestões de passagens Smiles a partir de 5.500 milhas o trecho, mais taxas, para viagens entre os meses de junho e agosto. Confira os detalhes na sequência. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Último dia! LATAM Pass oferece até 30% de bônus na transferência de parceiros selecionados
Hoje é o último dia para participar da promoção do LATAM Pass oferecendo a seus clientes até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos, incluindo BRB e C6 Bank. Confira os principais detalhes abaixo. Bonificação A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 30% de bônus – Assinantes do Clube LATAM...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Porto Bank anuncia redução no spread dos seu cartões de crédito
Eles não param! Depois de zerarem o IOF dos seus cartões para compras internacionais, agora o Porto Bank comunica aos seus clientes a redução no spread cambial, que impacta diretamente no valor das suas compras no exterior. Porto Bank Anuncia Redução no Spread dos seu Cartões de Crédito O banco...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade e Extra oferecem até 14 pontos por real gasto em produtos selecionados
Em sua nova promoção, o Azul Fidelidade e o Extra estão oferecendo a seus clientes a oportunidade de ganhar até 14 pontos por real gasto em produtos selecionados. Confira os principais detalhes na sequência. Estrutura da Promoção O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte forma: Clube Azul 14...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ministro de Portos e Aeroportos anuncia plano emergencial para aumentar voos para o Rio Grande do Sul
O Ministro de Portos e Aeroportos, Silvio Costa Filho, em entrevista nesta quinta-feira, 9, declarou que o Executivo Nacional dará início nesta sexta-feira, 10, a um programa de urgência para reativar o fluxo aéreo no Rio Grande do Sul. O Aeroporto Salgado Filho de Porto Alegre foi afetado pelas inundações,...
Germany
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Nach 75 Nächten lädt euch Marriott auf ein Bett ein
Mit den Annual Choice Benefits kann man sich ein Bett holen … Bei den Annual Choice Benefits nach…
Germany
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Emirates modernisiert mehr Flugzeuge
Bei Emirates werden mehr Flugzeuge aktualisiert … Die Emirates Business und First Produkte bestechen durch absurdes Bling Bling.…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hoje é dia de 10:1! Confira 62 promoções oferecendo até 10 pontos Livelo por real gasto
A edição de maio da campanha 10:1 da Livelo já está no ar! Confira neste artigo 62 promoções oferecendo até 10 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Promoções Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas: Note que todas as promoções, a não ser que tenha alguma indicação,...
Germany
PointsMag
Wie du Zugang zu den Lounges von Lufthansa erhältst
Fluggesellschaften bieten ihren Premium-Passagieren viele Vergünstigungen, um ihr Geschäft aufrechtzuerhalten und höhere Tarife zu rechtfertigen. Dazu gehören beispielsweise… Weiterlesen Wie du Zugang zu den Lounges von Lufthansa erhältst by PointsMag.
Germany
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IHG Sale mit 25% Rabatt
Bei IHG im Sommersale sparen … IHG hat für einige Regionen (US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Nearly One in Ten Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Have Experienced Homelessness in the Past Year and Over a Third Have Been Forced to Use a Food Bank
Nearly one in ten flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have experienced some form of homelessness in the past year, according to a new poll carried out by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), which represents crew members at the Seattle-based carrier. According to the poll of thousands of flight attendants,...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Delivers Poverty Verification Letters To New-Hire Flight Attendants
With inflation a persistent problem, the stagnant wages of flight attendants at American Airlines have meant that many new hires technically fall into poverty and AA is delivering “poverty verification letters” to attest to this. New-Hire Flight Attendants At American Airlines Receive “Poverty Verification Letters” As shared on reddit, American...

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View from the Wing
Astronauts Baked Hilton DoubleTree Cookies In Space, Now Space Cookies Are Back On Earth [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Astronauts Baked Hilton DoubleTree Cookies In Space, Now Space Cookies Are Back On Earth [Roundup]...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn Up to 2,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles by Shopping in May 2024
Effective through Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles — in addition to the standard AAdvantage miles earned — during the 2024 Member Appreciation Bonus campaign at the AAdvantage Shopping portal by spending the following...
The Bulkhead Seat
Cheap: Rio Hotel & Casino Limits Breakfast Menu for Globalists
Arguably, one of the most generous benefits of the World of Hyatt program is… The post Cheap: Rio Hotel & Casino Limits Breakfast Menu for Globalists appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live from a Lounge
Air India closes Delhi T3 Lounge (domestic) for maintenance; alternate arrangements made
Air India's lounge at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 Domestic has been shut for maintenance. Here is how eligible customers can access an alternate lounge in the meantime. The post Air India closes Delhi T3 Lounge (domestic) for maintenance; alternate arrangements made appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
One Mile at a Time
Chase Sapphire Card Bonus Categories: What Counts?
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
View from the Wing
Passengers Are Carrying Aircraft Parts In Their Luggage To Keep Russian Airlines Flying
Reportedly flight safety incidents more than doubled between 2022 and 2023 as parts inventories ran low. Now it seems that one way Russian airlines have kept flying – acquiring the spare parts they’ve needed – is having passengers check the parts in their luggage. Continue reading Passengers Are Carrying Aircraft Parts In...
Frequent Miler
Great European hotel awards, a race around the world, where to put big spend and more [Week in review]
Whether you’re curious about a couple of popular Hyatt and Marriott London properties or you’re hunting for hidden value in the Nordic region, this week at Frequent Miler we’ve covered some ground for you. Elsewhere on the blog this week, read about our 2024 team challenge, other cool stuff I...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
American Airlines is Issuing ‘Poverty Verification Letters’ For New-Hire Flight Attendants Because Their Wages Are So Low
American Airlines is reportedly issuing so-called ‘poverty verification letters’ for some new-hire flight attendants based in the most expensive metro areas in the United States, urging the recipients to help out the flight attendant because they are only set to warn little more than $27,000 per year before tax. The...
One Mile at a Time
Air India Airbus A350 Now Flying International Routes
Air India is in the process of reinventing itself, after being privatized. This is quite a project, and part of this includes taking delivery of 470 new aircraft over the coming years, in order to modernize the fleet.
The Bulkhead Seat
Hyatt Has More Than 30 New Hotels Planned in the Caribbean and Latin America
Hyatt has announced more than 30 new hotels in the works for the Caribbean… The post Hyatt Has More Than 30 New Hotels Planned in the Caribbean and Latin America appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live from a Lounge
Air India adds second A350-900 flight to Dubai; this time from Mumbai
Air India's first international destination with the A350-900 aircraft will be Dubai. Flights between Mumbai and Dubai with the A350 will go live on June 1, 2024. The post Air India adds second A350-900 flight to Dubai; this time from Mumbai appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
Eye of the Flyer
Mileage Run to Hawaii, 25% Cash Back, Big Credit Card Bonuses, Stressful Trips, Anniversary Celebrations, and More!
I hope you’re having a great weekend! Happy early Mother’s Day to those who celebrate. In case you missed a post on the blog this week — or want to re-read something — here’s what we covered. There are still a couple of days left to take advantage of Rakuten’s Big...
Frequent Floaters
Why Book Back-to-Back Cruises, Viking Shareholder Perks, Cruises vs.. All-inclusive, NCL Stabbing, Cunard Offer and Best Ever Hotel Card Offer Ending!
My wife and I have had a simply miserable week after visiting the doctor this past Monday and both diagnosed with sinus infections after our shipboard cold we caught got worse since our return – not the way to end a cruise or the stress we faced starting the adventure...
One Mile at a Time
Al Habtoor Palace Dubai Leaves Hilton LXR, Goes Independent
Al Habtoor Palace, a member of Hilton LXR, has just left the brand and gone independent. I find this to be worth examining on a couple of levels.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Was Injured During Flight to Sydney When Bolt From Safety Strap Punctured a Hole in the Fuselage During Takeoff
A passenger on a regional flight between Australia’s capital, Canberra and Sydney narrowly escaped serious injury after a bolt from a safety strap was flung into the side of the fuselage from a propeller, puncturing a hole in the metal and penetrating the cabin. Thankfully, the passenger sustained only narrow...
Monkey Miles
Intercontinental Ambassador full review – Pay $200 for litany of IHG hotel benefits
We break down the IHG Ambassador program and whether it would be worth paying the fee The post Intercontinental Ambassador full review – Pay $200 for litany of IHG hotel benefits appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Frequent Miler
Podcast: Our favorite big spend bonuses | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep254
If you have the capacity for a lot of credit card spend, you can unlock additional perks or progress toward elite status by focusing spend on a specific card or cards. On this week’s episode, we discuss which of those bonuses might be worth your effort. Before we get into...
Out and Out
Down market and a huge $50K hit after selling house – May 2024 Freedom update
I’ve been semi-avoiding writing this update to detail this month’s huge losses, but eat the frog, as they say. The Oklahoma house sold, April 2024 was the first losing month for the S&P 500 after five positive months in a row, and the house sale money was gone in a...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Have Surveys or Solicit Comments If No One Will Listen?
Everyone has a bad experience at one time or another while traveling. Companies will often monitor customer satisfaction with surveys or by answering comments through social media outlets. The problems are often not resolved. Why have surveys or solicit comments if no one will listen? The following is a typical real...
Travel With Grant
4 Buy Miles / Points Promos Ending Soon: Air Canada (85%), Hilton (100%), Southwest Airlines (50%) & Choice Hotels (30%)
Good afternoon everyone, happy Friday!  I was working on my Buy Miles & Points Page and found 4 offers that end this week.  Always check the math to make sure that buying miles & points makes sense for you.  Do not buy miles & points speculatively unless you have a...
The Bulkhead Seat
TUI Airways Connects Dublin and Melbourne, Florida Next Summer
TUI Airways is a German leisure travel and tourism company. It offers flights from… The post TUI Airways Connects Dublin and Melbourne, Florida Next Summer appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! To Onwards Surprises
To Onward Surprises Surprise, Surprise! In this surprise-laden adventure… We all know the drill by now… don’t we? The early morning road to nowhere (and Heathrow Terminal 3 first thing in the morning, with an equipment change shock) Morning Lounging at the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges AA87 London...
Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve Booked My First Domestic Business Class Flight in Years – Now What?
I’m about to do something that I haven’t done since 2018. I’m going to fly Domestic Business Class! Flying domestically in business class wasn’t something I was particularly trying to…
Frequent Miler
[June / July ’24 added!] Baseball fans: Capital One once again has great seats for 5,000 miles each
Update 5/10/24: June and July games have been added! Snag your summer games now. H/T to Thomas in the comments. Remember — there are only 4 cardholder exclusive seats for each game. Many of the highly desirable games will go quickly and then the other tickets are a very poor value....