Live and Let’s Fly
An Ear Picking Date Night In Kuala Lumpur?
Dinner, drinks, and a show? Nah, how about ear picking as a date night activity? Apparently, that’s a thing in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of East Asia. Ear Picking In Kuala Lumpur? I’m Strangely Tempted… As I was meandering through Bukit Bintang in central Kuala Lumpur, I came upon...
Points With a Crew
Meet the girl who pays off her credit card after EVERY TRANSACTION
I do recommend paying off your credit card bill in full each month, but is it weird to pay it off after every TRANSACTION. Not according to ...
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View from the Wing
A Fake Airline Captain Flew Passengers Across Europe For Months—And Major Airlines Never Noticed His Forged License
For months, a pilot with fake credentials posed as an airline captain, operating passenger flights across Europe undetected. Major carriers didn't catch his forged license until a routine audit finally revealed the stunning deception—raising serious questions about airline vetting procedures. Continue reading A Fake Airline Captain Flew Passengers Across Europe For...
Frequent Miler
A map and list that show all of The Edit by Chase Travel℠ properties in the world
The Edit is a “luxury” hotel booking program through Chase Travel℠ that’s available to JP Morgan Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and Sapphire Reserve for Business® cardholders. It’s similar to Amex’s Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program, but with a much more confounding, difficult-to-fit-into-sentences moniker. The Edit stays include: Daily breakfast...
View from the Wing
Frontier Kicks Passenger Off Flight Over ‘All Coochies Matter’ Shirt — And His Flight Attendant Confrontation Sealed the Decision
A Frontier Airlines passenger was removed from a flight after wearing a shirt that said “All Coochies Matter,” but video from onboard shows the real issue wasn’t the slogan — it was his confrontation with a flight attendant after another passenger complained. Frontier’s contract allows removal for lewd or objectionable...
Eye of the Flyer
Boston’s Logan Airport Auctioned off 71 Abandoned Cars Yesterday – Why Were They Abandoned?
It is frightening to me to think about how much money, over my lifetime, I have spent on parking my car at airports. My home town SBN or South Bend International has steadily raised their rates year after year and I now park off-site at a hotel when flying out...
Frequent Miler
3 tricks for viewing the Air France / KLM Flying Blue award calendar (now shows partner awards)
Air France / KLM Flying Blue miles are super easy to get. You can transfer 1 to 1 from any major transferable points currency: Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt, or even Wells Fargo. Even better, you’ll often find transfer bonuses. If you then sprinkle in the fact that Air...
Monkey Miles
Don’t settle for a $75 Lululemon credit – here’s how you get $150+ back on that same Amex Platinum credit.
One of the quarterly credits on the American Express Platinum Card® is an up to $75 credit to Lululemon. While it’s popular knowledge at this point that you can walk into the store and buy a gift card to use later, or anecdotally buy one online, did you know that...
View from the Wing
Photos Show Hyatt Hotel With DRIFT Bulk Soap On Housekeeping Carts While Guest Room Bottles Display Jonathan Adler Branding
A reader who stayed at a Hyatt property reports finding DRIFT bulk soap on housekeeping carts while the bottles mounted in their guest room displayed Jonathan Adler branding. The hotel advertises Jonathan Adler as its standard amenity, raising questions about whether the in-room bottles are being refilled with a different...
Frequent Miler
Amex Airline Fee Reimbursements. What still works?
Several American Express cards offer annual airline fee reimbursements. These reimbursements can go a long way towards easing the sting of the high annual fees charged by personal American Express Platinum Card® and Business Platinum cards. Readers often wonder which types of charges will trigger these credits and/or which methods still...
One Mile at a Time
My Email To Josh Cahill: I’m Happy To Chat, But Only In A Constructive Way
A few days ago, I wrote about how controversial airline vlogger Josh Cahill got into a spat with Air Cte dIvoire. I shared my take on the incident, and then received an email from his PA asking to interview me, and telling me to put my money where my mouth...
One Mile at a Time
An Awkward Conversation About Blog Monetization: Opinions Welcome!
I’ve been blogging for over 17 years now, and there’s no denying that the internet has changed a lot in that time period. The reason I’ve been able to ”work” 365 days per year is really because this industry is my hobby and passion, so it never feels like work....
One Mile at a Time
People Are Mysteriously Losing Global Entry At An Increasing Rate
There are many innovations that have made the air travel experience in the United States easier over the years, including Trusted Traveler Programs, like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. Global Entry is awesome, because it expedites the immigration process.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: 6 dicas para aproveitar a Black Friday
Saiu vídeo novo lá no nosso canal do Pontos pra Voar no Youtube! Dessa vez, com 6 dicas para você aproveitar a Black Friday. Quer saber todos os detalhes? Confira esse vídeo do nosso editor Welerson Silva. 6 dicas para aproveitar a Black Friday A Black Friday é uma das...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Brasil é aprovado como destino por 94% dos turistas estrangeiros
A pesquisa Turismo Internacional no Brasil: o comportamento de cinco mercados, da Embratur em parceria com a Visa e o Instituto Ipsos, trouxe um importante dado de aprovação por parte de turistas estrangeiros que visitam o Brasil. 94% deles declararam aprovar o país como destino turístico. A pesquisa avaliou o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Assine o ALL Signature com até 30% de desconto
Perdeu o prazo? O ALL Accor prorrogou sua oferta Esquenta Black Friday! Nesta promoção, oferece aos seus associados até 30% de desconto na assinatura do ALL Signature. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Assine o ALL Signature com Desconto Os associados ALL Accor têm a oportunidade de assinar um dos planos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Descubra o Brasil com os hotéis Mercure! Confira diárias a partir de R$ 187
Uma nova viagem começa com uma boa escolha! Neste artigo, selecionamos algumas opções nos hotéis Mercure com diárias a partir de R$ 187. Desfrute de conforto e localização ideal. Confira a lista abaixo e decida seu próximo destino. Hotéis Mercure pelo Brasil Estes são alguns dos hotéis da rede Accor...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul divulga resultado financeiro positivo e a avança com recuperação judicial
Tudo Azul na Azul. Ao menos nas finanças da companhia aérea brasileira no mês de setembro. As informações foram divulgadas pelo relatório, não auditado, enviado ao Tribunal de Falências dos Estados Unidos. Ao todo o resultado operacional de R$ 376,7 milhões e margem de 20,6% indicam que a companhia continua...
Germany
PointsMag
Marriott Bonvoy bietet auch 2026 ein Soft Landing für Mitglieder, die ihren Status nicht erneuern konnten
Es ist offiziell: auch für das Statusjahr 2026 bietet Marriott Bonvoy weiterhin eine sogenannte Soft Landing Regelung an.… Weiterlesen Marriott Bonvoy bietet auch 2026 ein Soft Landing für Mitglieder, die ihren Status nicht erneuern konnten by PointsMag.
Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro sediará evento global de turismo de luxo
O Rio de Janeiro sediará mais um grande evento internacional, o Embark Immersion, focado em turismo de luxo, em abril de 2026. A edição no Brasil é uma parceria com a Embratur com o objetivo de colocar o país como uma referência mundial no segmento. Ao todo serão 400 profissionais...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Minas Gerais entra na lista dos melhores destinos do mundo para visitar em 2026
Minas Gerais é oficialmente um dos melhores destinos do mundo para visitar em 2026. O estado foi reconhecido pela revista Condé Nast Traveler, que o incluiu em sua lista anual dos lugares mais influentes do mundo, ao lado da Patagônia e de Naoshima, no Japão. Elementos Que Impulsionam para o...
China
Duocaish
黄山未晞园酒店：桃花源里人家，枕着徽派山水入眠
夏暮秋初的皖南，总藏着中式美学的极致浪漫。黟县 —— 这座藏在黄山南麓的小城，不仅流传着陶渊明《桃花源记》的创 […]
Brazil
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Air France transporta 85 mil passageiros na rota entre Salvador e Paris
A rota Salvador – Paris operada pela Air France completou um ano com 85 mil passageiros, ocupação média superior a 85% e conectividade ampliada via Charles de Gaulle. O desempenho reforça a posição da Bahia no turismo internacional e fortalece a malha da Air France no Nordeste. A rota Salvador...
China
Duocaish
冬日青城漫游指南：在雪原、古巷与暖馆间，邂逅呼和浩特的冬日浪漫
冬日的呼和浩特，藏着北方雪原的壮阔与塞外古城的温情 —— 这里有雪场的速度与激情，有雾凇与候鸟的诗意，有老街的 […]
China
Duocaish
清迈艾琳塔度假酒店：住进兰纳王朝的百年柚木秘境
被誉为 “泰北玫瑰” 的清迈，藏着一处远离尘嚣的疗愈净土 —— 艾琳塔度假酒店（Aleenta Retreat […]
China
Duocaish
泾县宣纸文化园的千年非遗之旅，藏在深山中的水墨画卷
驱车行驶在皖南的青山绿水间，一座错落有致的白色建筑群突然闯入视野。层层堆叠的白色石板顺着山势铺展，流线型的轮廓 […]
China
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IHG推荐：千岛湖洲际度假酒店，独占羡山半岛的千岛湖度假天花板
提到江浙沪的宝藏度假地，千岛湖绝对是绕不开的存在。1078 个岛屿散落在澄澈湖水中，崇山峻岭化作水中秘境，而能 […]
China
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如何快速升级 IHG 钻石会员？
IHG的钻石卡会员是IHG会员体系中的顶级，根据2022年IHG修改的会员条款，钻石卡会员在入住时可以享受免费 […]
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 14 de novembro de 2025
A última edição do Radar PPV da semana está no ar! Abaixo, você confere todas as promoções que nossa equipe encontrou nesta sexta-feira. Radar PPV O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo a possibilidade de assinar o Clube 2.000 pagando R$ 25 por mês na adesão anual. A Smiles, por sua vez,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Boas-vindas com recompensa! Ganhe até R$ 100 de cashback ao abrir sua conta Revolut
Sabe aquela sensação boa de preparar cada detalhe da sua viagem? Ter uma conta internacional faz parte disso. E tudo fica ainda melhor quando se tem benefício envolvido. A Revolut está oferecendo até R$ 100 de cashback na sua primeira conversão. É um incentivo para deixar tudo pronto antes de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hora de viajar! Assist Card com até 60% OFF em todos os planos e pontos Livelo
Hora de viver cada momento! Com a Assist Card, você ganha 60% de desconto em todos os planos de seguro viagem, pontos Livelo e sala VIP para você viajar com conforto e economia. Sua vida merece aventuras, e elas começam aqui. Veja os detalhes a seguir e planeje sua próxima viagem...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles oferece até 18.500 milhas na hora da adesão ao Clube 1.000 – milheiro a partir de R$ 10,57
Aproveite! A Smiles acaba de lançar uma nova oferta da Orange Friday, o cliente que assinar o Clube 1.000 pelo app garante 18.500 milhas na hora. Já os que optarem por assinar pelo site recebem 15.000 milhas na hora. A promoção é válida até as 10h do dia 17 de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos pelo Brasil a partir de 2.400 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Planejando sua próxima viagem? O Azul Fidelidade está com ótimas oportunidades para quem quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando pouco! Encontramos trechos nacionais a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas. Passagens pelo Brasil com Pontos Azul Fidelidade Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do artigo, podendo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shopping Smiles oferece até 11 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados
A Smiles está com uma promoção no shopping, onde é possível garantir até 11 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados. Essa oferta é válida até hoje, dia 14 de novembro. Confira os detalhes a seguir! Shopping Smiles e Portal das Malas O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Passagens para Belo Horizonte a partir de 3.219 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
É hora de embarcar com milhas! No artigo de hoje, separamos algumas opções de passagens LATAM Pass para Belo Horizonte a partir de 3.219 milhas + taxas. Aproveite e garanta já sua próxima viagem! Veja os detalhes. Passagens internacionais com Milhas LATAM Pass Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Livelo Classic e ganhe 27.000 pontos em 12 meses
Em mais uma oferta da Pink Friday, a Livelo trouxe de volta sua promoção de adesão ao Clube Livelo Classic. Os clientes que assinarem o clube até as 23h59 de hoje, recebem 27.000 pontos em 12 meses tanto no plano anual quanto o mensal. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes!...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
CAIXA oferece anuidade grátis por 1 ano em cartões Visa e Elo
Está pensando em se tornar portador dos cartões Visa ou Elo da CAIXA? O momento é agora! A CAIXA, com sua nova campanha “Blue Friday CAIXA”, está oferecendo isenção integral da tarifa de anuidade pelo período de um ano na contratação de diversas variantes de cartões. A iniciativa se destaca...
Point Me to the Plane
In Japan 80 Is The New 50
Seniors in Japan are KICKING us all to a higher level of wellness. Here's HOW!
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That Useless Strip of Fabric at the End of Hotel Beds? It Actually Has a Purpose
Many hotels have a wide piece of thick fabric or cloth at the end of the bed. You’ve probably seen them a bajillion times but toss them off in the…

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View from the Wing
TSA Put Out A Tip Box At New York’s LaGuardia Airport — It Was Completely Illegal
Travelers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport spotted a tip box sitting on a TSA checkpoint table — something federal employees are strictly prohibited from soliciting or accepting. Cash tips violate federal ethics rules, TSA’s own code of conduct, and even criminal statutes governing gifts to government workers, making the setup...
Live and Let’s Fly
Trump’s New Visa Guidance: Travelers With Obesity, Cancer, Or Diabetes May Now Be Denied Entry To USA
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the health criteria that U.S. consular officers may use to deny visas, adding common chronic conditions like obesity, cancer, and diabetes to the list of potential grounds for refusal. This could translate to even temporary travelers being denied entry at US ports of entry....
Altitude Yes
Cathay Pacific Extends Free Wi-Fi to Gold Members
The airline plans to extend complimentary access to Premium Economy passengers by the end of the year. The post Cathay Pacific Extends Free Wi-Fi to Gold Members first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Capital One Venture X Business Card: 11 Reasons The Card Is Worth Apply For
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business
Live and Let’s Fly
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Great Location
I spent my third and final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur: Nice Location, Cheap Price While the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was over 700 USD/night (I used points…), the Hyatt Centric was only 112/night....
View from the Wing
More Travelers Are Being Kicked Out of Global Entry Than Approved — But 39% Win Appeals
More people are being kicked out of Global Entry than approved, and nearly 40% of those who challenge the decision get reinstated. DHS often won’t disclose the reason for a revocation, leaving travelers to appeal blind — and the high reversal rate suggests many removals never should have happened in...
Miles For Family
The Best Flight Attendants, New Transfer Bonuses and More
New Chase Transfer Bonuses: Chase recently added a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic an a 70% transfer bonus to Marriott. I’ve updated the November 2025 Transfer Bonuses post to reflect these additions. Texas Scores World’s Largest Cruise Ship!: Royal Caribbean just announced that the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Are Fire Hydrants Different Colors in More Cities?
Fire hydrants may be the ideal way to cool off in the summer when a sprinkler cap is attached, or a preferred “urinal” on which numerous male dogs relieve themselves — but when a fire erupts and threatens structures and lives, knowing that firefighters of the local fire department can...
Live and Let’s Fly
Taco Bell In Kuala Lumpur…
What started off as a small afternoon snack became my unexpected dinner…yes, another trip to Taco Bell in Kuala Lumpur. Taco Bell In Kuala Lumpur Last time I was in Kuala Lumpur I tried Taco Bell, enjoyed it, and figured I’d stop by again this trip, just for a little...
One Mile at a Time
Gah: Should I Spend An Absolute Fortune To Fly Air Côte d’Ivoire For A Day?
In a separate post, I shared the details of an upcoming review trip that I’ve planned, where I’ll be flying Porter, Air France, Aircalin, Thai Airways, and SWISS. There’s one thing I’m trying to decide on, and I’d very much appreciate some feedback…
The Bulkhead Seat
FAA Halves Required Flight Cancellations as Air Traffic Recovers Post Shutdown
The outlook for air travel is improving as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eased… The post FAA Halves Required Flight Cancellations as Air Traffic Recovers Post Shutdown appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Eye of the Flyer
Cars Auctioned at Airport Parking, Dying on a Flight, .5 Million Points Promo, Norwegian Escape Full Review and Merchant Card Changes
Did you know tons of cars are simply abandoned each year at airport parking lots? Why in the world does this happen and what happens to the abandoned cars? We break it down this week. Do you ever worry about dying on a flight? No? OK but what happens when...
View from the Wing
Elizabeth Warren Says Premium Flying Shows Inequality — Yet She Flies Private While Airlines Make Upgrades Cheaper Than Ever
Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that rising premium-cabin travel shows growing inequality, but the data tells a very different story. Airlines have expanded premium seating and cut upgrade prices, making those products more accessible than ever—even as Warren herself regularly flies on private jets. Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Says Premium Flying Shows...
Frequent Miler
Why a top travel card needs fixing, Bilt’s cunning Rakuten move, getting while giving and more [Week in Review]
This week, I felt the pinch for the first few times since my wife’s Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card got access to the new benefits (she was a cardholder prior to 6/23/25, so her card took on the new benefits on 10/26/25). We booked a flight via Expedia that wasn’t available...
No Work All Travel
Tourise Riyadh 2025
Since introducing tourism visas in 2019, Saudi Arabia has been establishing itself as a leisure tourism powerhouse. Tourise Riyadh 2025, the inaugural held between November 11-13 event by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, is a great example of this investment. Attendees combined Saudi, GCC, and worldwide players in hospitality, finance,...
One Mile at a Time
BOOKED: Aircalin A330neo, SWISS A350, Thai Airways 787, And More!
Well, I guess it’s review trip ”season,” because I’m heading out on another review trip shortly, to check out some products that I think y’all will enjoy! I just recently took a trip to Iceland, and then tagged on a fun review trip from there. Now I’m heading back out...
View from the Wing
Congressman Caught Scrolling Sexual Images on United Flight — Says He ‘Looks At Pictures Of Women Longer Than Sunsets’
A fellow passenger photographed Congressman Brad Sherman on a United flight with sexualized images visible on his iPad, prompting the California Democrat to give an unusual interview about the incident. Sherman admits he looked at the posts, says they appeared in his “For You” feed, and added that he tends...
Economondo
The World’s Shortest Flight (Plus a Few Others): Loganair’s Orkney Islander Service
Flying on Loganair's BN Islander operated Orkney Island Hopper service, including a ride on the world's shortest flight
One Mile at a Time
Which Airlines Have The Best Flight Attendants? Here Are My Favorites…
Here’s a topic that I figured would be interesting to discuss — which airlines have the most consistently excellent flight attendants?
No Work All Travel
My Michelin-starred Weekend at lebua Bangkok
Disclaimer: In exchange for a review, I was invited to indulge in a lebua Bangkok Michelin weekend. I never try to be a parrot for companies, but here’s a rare exception. Lebua Bangkok created a very appropriate phrase to describe itself: vertical destination. Sure, plenty of hotels in that city...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Fancy Guaranteed Cash Compensation For a Delayed Or Canceled Flight? President Trump Says No
In the fading days of President Biden’s time in office, his administration introduced a proposed rulemaking that would have given air travelers previously unheard rights, including forcing airlines to offer free rebooking, meals, hotel rooms, and even cash compensation for passengers facing a significant delay or canceled flight. The rulemaking...
PointsMath
Virgin Atlantic High Five: A Milestone Benefit After Five Years of Flying
I have always been amused by Virgin Atlantic, specifically its frequent flyer program. Sometimes they give us bad news & sometimes good news. And, there is actually some good news for everyone, not just frequent travellers. Virgin Atlantic High Five is an added benefit for members of Virgin Atlantic Flying...
PointsMath
IHG New Hotels Award Discount Stays – Pay 15% Fewer Points
IHG has been opening new hotels worldwide, with more hotels in the pipeline. They have been staying at these new IHG properties with discounted stays. At these IHG New hotels, you can also book a discounted stay with 15% fewer points. 15% Discount on IHG New Hotels Award For award stays...
PointsMath
TAP Air Portugal TAP Miles&GO Status Match Offer
TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal & part of Star Alliance, is offering a status match opportunity for members in Europe. This is a great way to achieve Star Alliance Gold status in Europe. TAP Air Portugal TAP Miles&GO Status Match Basics TAP Air Portugal offers a status...