Out and Out
Penultimate! Buying and building houses, spending cash, making gains: July 2025 Freedom update
I have three real estate projects going on simultaneously: Building a cabin in the woods of Arkansas Rehab for an 105-year-old house in Memphis New home purchase pending for an August closing I expressed to my real estate group that I might be taking on too much at once, but...
The Bulkhead Seat
Tacky: Junk Food Influencer Advises Followers to Steal Food From Airport Lounges
Airport lounges offer all sorts of food and beverages. This varies wildly based on… The post Tacky: Junk Food Influencer Advises Followers to Steal Food From Airport Lounges appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Hotel Review: Andaz 5th Avenue
After spending a night at the Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York (a review… The post Hotel Review: Andaz 5th Avenue appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Shockingly Classy: Kuwait Airways Chairman Apologizes To YouTuber
Several days ago, I wrote about how popular aviation YouTuber Nonstop Dan had a horrible flight in Kuwait Airways first class, where he was threatened for filming. This first involved the purser, then the captain, then the ground staff, and then the police. The level of escalation here was just...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
So — Will You Change How You Leave Gratuities?
What is crudely known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States and signed by Donald J. Trump — meaning that the campaign promise of no tax on tips will eventually become reality — so...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Onboard Ryanair Plane Will Need 3 Surgeries After Jumping From Wing That Didn’t Appear Configured For Emergency Evacuation
A passenger who was on a Ryanair Boeing 737 that evacuated onto the tarmac of Palma Airport on the Spanish island of Mallorca in the early hours of Saturday morning has been told that she’ll need three surgeries to repair the horrendous injuries she sustained when she jumped from wing...
View from the Wing
How Much Free Food Is Too Much? Travelers Test The Limits At United Airlines’ Airport Minimarts
It's a place to pick up packaged food, like chips, veggies, fruit and sad salads. What people like best is (1) the barista made coffee, and (2) free food since you really aren't supposed to take food from United's regular clubs (but people still do). Continue reading How...
Your Mileage May Vary
Two U.S. Airports Just Made the “World’s Most Beautiful” List for 2025
When you think of beautiful architecture, your mind probably goes to castles, cathedrals, or sleek modern museums, not the place where you’re sprinting for a flight with a backpack and…
TravelUpdate
New Amex Platinum card annual fee, my retention bonus offer, Hilton guides & more…
The Amex Platinum Card fee will almost be $900, how many will still stick around? That and more as we round up stories from the last week.
Altitude Yes
A Closer Look at ANA’s New 787-9 Configuration With The Room FX
What changed in ANA's new 787-9 configuration, and how does it line up with the current market conditions in and out of Japan? The post A Closer Look at ANA’s New 787-9 Configuration With The Room FX first appeared on Altitude Yes.
View from the Wing
“Cancun” Ted Cruz Was Touring The Parthenon During Second-Deadliest Flood In Texas History
Senator Ted Cruz is under fire for vacationing in Greece while his home state of Texas was hit by one of its most devastating floods in over a century. Flash flood emergencies struck on the 4th of July. Up to 20 inches of rain descended in just a few...
The Bulkhead Seat
EVA Air Will Launch Next-Gen Premium Economy On New Dallas to Taipei Route in October
EVA Air was the world’s first airline to introduce a Premium Economy Class back… The post EVA Air Will Launch Next-Gen Premium Economy On New Dallas to Taipei Route in October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Dumping fees when booking Delta One with Virgin points
When I first published this post in March, it was a fun, nerdy exercise without much practical application because Delta hardly ever released Delta One (lie-flat business class) seats to partners. Since then, Delta has become significantly less stingy. Delta business class awards bookable with partner miles are no longer...
International Stories
China
Duocaish
洲际IHG活动：预订日本、关岛、塞班酒店套房和行政房可享7折优惠（2025/7/31前预订）
现在暑期旅游旺季，洲际集团有多个订房折扣活动，IHG 会员预订日本、关岛、塞班的套房或行政房（俱乐部房）2晚以 […]
Japan
Riku Miley
Hyattの無料宿泊券期限リスト
バックグランド Hyattの無料宿泊券って1種類ではありません。取得できる方法が何パターンかあり、それにより期限が違います。 なので、前回もらった無料宿泊券が12か月だから、これも12か月だろう！と思っていると意外に6か月ということもあるので注意が必要です。 この記事では無料宿泊券が取得できるパターンとその期限についてまとめました。 無料宿泊券期限はどのようにして取得したか次第 Chase経由 ChaseがHyattクレジットカードを発行していて、Hyattクレジットカードを持っているから、または使ったからもらえる無料宿泊券は年間で2泊分まで期限は12か月。取得方法がこちら↓ World of Hyattカード（Personalカード）を持っていると2年目以降に自動的にカテゴリ―1-4で使える無料宿泊券が1泊分 World of Hyattを年間15,000ドル使うともらえるカテゴリ―1-4で使える無料宿泊券が1泊分   Hyatt経由 Hyattには宿泊日数によりもらえるMilestone rewardsというのがあります。30泊するとカテゴリ―1-4で使える無料宿泊券が1泊分、60泊＆100泊するとカテゴリ―1-7で使える無料宿泊券が1泊分、150泊するとどのカテゴリ―でも使える無料宿泊券が1泊分。全て期限は6か月です。 そしてHyattには5つのブランドに泊まるとカテゴリ―1-4で使える無料宿泊券が1泊分もらえるシステム(= Brand Explorer)があります。この期限はHyatt経由だから6か月！ではなく、12か月なのです。 単純と言えば単純だけど、ちょっとわかりにくいですよね。 テーブルにまとめてみました↓   まとめ 基本的にChase経由（＝クレジットカード）で取得できる無料宿泊券は期限が12か月。Hyatt経由だと6か月と覚えておくと便利です。 期限が6か月なのか、それとも12か月なのかでどのタイミングで取得するか考えないといけないことがあるのでぜひざっくりと覚えておいて損はない情報だと思います（Hyatt好きなら） The post Hyattの無料宿泊券期限リスト first appeared on アメリカ在住陸マイラー.
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Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 7 de julho de 2025
A primeira edição do Radar PPV da semana está no ar! Em comemoração ao 7 do 7, tivemos muitas ofertas começando nesta segunda-feira. A seguir, você confere todos as promoções disponíveis hoje. A Esfera está oferecendo até 15 pontos por real gasto em 11 parceiros. A Livelo, por sua vez,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Smiles oferece 19 mil milhas em 6 meses na assinatura do Clube 1.000
Pensando em assinar o Clube? A Smiles segue com sua oferta de adesão ao Clube 1.000, onde é possível receber 19 mil milhas ao longo de seis meses. O bônus será creditado no 1°, 3° e 5° mês da adesão do clube. A seguir, veja os principais detalhes; Reajuste nos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Abra sua conta Nomad e ganhe até 12 mil pontos Azul Fidelidade + 2 acessos ao Nomad Lounge
Ainda não abriu sua conta? Aproveite a atual oferta da Nomad, em parceria com o Azul Fidelidade, em que oferece até 12 mil pontos Azul no primeiro câmbio usando o cupom VOARJULHO. Além disso, você ganha 2 acessos ao Nomad Lounge. Vamos aos detalhes! Conta Digital Nomad Para aqueles que...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroporto de Recife bate recorde no número de passageiros e lidera voos no Nordeste
O Aeroporto de Recife atingiu um novo recorde de movimentação de passageiros e se manteve como o principal centro de voos no Nordeste. A alta demanda por rotas domésticas e internacionais impulsionou o crescimento do terminal. O Aeroporto de Recife se manteve como o mais movimentado do Nordeste e registrou...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! Ganhe 11.000 pontos no primeiro mês ao assinar o Clube Livelo Classic
Pensando em começar a acumular pontos com o Clube Livelo? Então aproveite o 7 do 7! Nesta segunda-feira, 7 de julho, novos assinantes do plano Classic, na modalidade anual, garantem 11.000 pontos logo no primeiro mês! Confira as principais condições e aproveite! Mecânica da Promoção Esta promoção de assinatura do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 500 milhas LATAM Pass ao se cadastrar no Marriott Bonvoy
O LATAM Pass e o Marriott Bonvoy lançaram uma nova promoção voltada para quem ainda não é membro do programa de fidelidade da rede hoteleira. A oferta concede 500 milhas LATAM Pass como bônus para novos cadastros no Marriott Bonvoy. Detalhes da Promoção A promoção é válida exclusivamente para membros...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Esfera oferece até 15 pontos por real em 11 lojas parceiras
A Esfera lançou uma nova rodada de ofertas em parceria com 11 lojas! Durante o período da campanha, os clientes podem acumular até 15 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Confira os principais destaques e aproveite as ofertas! Promoções Esfera: Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque na...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Santander oferece cashback de IOF, pontos extras e vantagens em viagens
O Santander anunciou uma nova campanha de férias voltada aos clientes dos segmentos Select e Private, com benefícios concentrados no uso de cartões de crédito, oferecendo vantagens como cashback no IOF de compras internacionais, pontos em dobro em carteiras digitais, condições diferenciadas em viagens e ações promocionais em destinos como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Destinos na Colômbia a partir de 20.000 milhas LATAM Pass
Pesquisando passagens para conhecer a Colômbia com milhas LATAM Pass? O programa está com oportunidades de emissões a partir de 20.000 milhas + taxas para você visitar três destinos incríveis na nossa vizinha Colômbia: San Andrés, Cartagena e Medellín. Passagens para a Colômbia com Milhas LATAM Pass Seja para aproveitar as...
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PointsMag
Hilton Honors Experiences: So löst du Punkte für exklusive Erlebnisse, VIP-Events, Konzerte und mehr ein
Mit Hilton Honors Experiences können Mitglieder Punkte für exklusive Aktivitäten einlösen, die über Hotelaufenthalte hinausgehen, wie z. B.… Weiterlesen Hilton Honors Experiences: So löst du Punkte für exklusive Erlebnisse, VIP-Events, Konzerte und mehr ein by PointsMag.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Gramado vai inaugurar maior bar de gelo do mundo
Gramado vai inaugurar ainda este ano o maior bar do mundo: o Castelo de Gelo, uma experiência inspirada nos filmes da Disney. Com 1.200 m² e temperatura que chega a -15ºC, o espaço terá drinks em copos de gelo, esculturas temáticas, elenco ao vivo, e efeitos visuais.  Inspirado no longa...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Casas Bahia e Azul Fidelidade: acumule até 15 pontos por real em todo site
O Azul Fidelidade está com uma oferta em parceria com a Casas Bahia! A oferta vai até dia 13 de julho e você pode acumular até 15 pontos por real gasto em todo site. Confira as condições abaixo. Estrutura da Promoção O acúmulo turbinado de milhas está estruturado da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
KLM amplia voos para São Paulo
A KLM ampliará voos para São Paulo entre novembro e dezembro de 2025, com duas novas frequências semanais para Amsterdã. A medida atende ao aumento da demanda na alta temporada Europa e reforça a conectividade internacional do maior aeroporto do Brasil. A KLM reforçará suas operações no Brasil entre os...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
La Nueva Cuenta Familiar de Air Europa
Llega la nueva cuenta familiar Air Europa SUMA, que te permite optimizar la obtención y uso de tus millas de manera gratuita.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Curta os Estados Unidos a partir de 41.000 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Alerta de passagens PPV chegando com oportunidades para você viajar para os Estados Unidos com seus pontos Azul Fidelidade. O programa tem trechos para os EUA a partir de 41.000 pontos + taxas, com destino a Fort Lauderdale e Orlando, na Flórida. Passagens para os Estados Unidos com Pontos Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Pacaembu lança tour guiado com direito a cobrança de pênalti e bastidores do estádio
O Estádio do Pacaembu estreia nesta semana o Tour do Paca, atração inédita com roteiro guiado, vestiários, camarotes, beira do campo, “gol de placa” e o novo Mercado Pago Hall. A experiência imersiva inclui objetos históricos e conteúdos interativos, e acontece diariamente com valores de R$ 60 por pessoa. Começa...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 70 mil pontos bônus na assinatura ou upgrade do Clube Esfera
A Esfera começou a semana com a oportunidade na assinatura ou upgrade do Clube com até 70 mil pontos bônus. O bônus é dividido em 12 parcelas mensais, e só é possível participar até dia 11 de julho. Se você estava pensando em entrar para o clube, essa pode ser a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Sicoob altera benefícios do cartão Black Merit – Veja o que muda
O Sicoob anunciou mudanças importantes no cartão Black Merit, que entrarão em vigor a partir de 6 de agosto de 2025. A principal novidade positiva é o aumento na pontuação por dólar gasto: o benefício, que atualmente oferece 2,2 pontos, passará a conceder 2,5 pontos por dólar. Boa Notícia para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Viaje para Miami a partir de 31.000 milhas Smiles
Se você sonha em conhecer Miami, essa pode ser a sua chance! A Smiles está com excelentes opções de passagens para a cidade, com voos saindo de diferentes cidades brasileiras a partir de 31.000 milhas + taxas. Um ótimo momento para garantir sua viagem à vibrante cidade da Flórida com...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
7 do 7 Livelo! Ganhe até 20 pontos por real gasto junto com suas lojas parceiras
A Livelo preparou uma seleção especial de ofertas para este “7 do 7”! Hoje, é possível acumular até 20 pontos por real gasto em diversas lojas parceiras. Confira os principais destaques e aproveite para tirar aquele produto da sua lista de compras! Promoções Livelo Confira na tabela abaixo as campanhas...
Germany
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NULL RECOGNITION: Preferred Hotels The Emblem Prag – Queen Room
Ich habe mir mal das Emblem Hotel in Prag angesehen … Für den losen Zusammenschluss von Hotels unter…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Quatro pousadas brasileiras estão entre as melhores do mundo
E o Brasil teve destaque na categoria de pousadas do prêmio Traveller’s Choice, publicado anualmente pelo TripAdvisor. Ao todo foram quatro pousadas brasileiras que entraram na lista de melhores do mundo em votação feita por hóspedes da plataforma nos últimos 12 meses. A lista completa contempla 25 unidades espalhadas em...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Air Dolomiti Business Class Embraer E195 – MXP-MUC
We decided to head home after having all of our belongings stolen from our… The post Flight Review: Air Dolomiti Business Class Embraer E195 – MXP-MUC appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Points With a Crew
5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get hundreds ...

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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Foreigners to Pay Higher Entrance Fees to National Parks in the United States
How is that for timing: only 17 days after I asked you in the article as to whether attractions in the United States should charge different fees for non-residents, the current president of the United States signed an executive order for foreigners to pay higher entrance fees to national parks...
Frequent Miler
15% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca Lifemiles is currently offering a 15% transfer bonus when you convert American Express Membership Rewards points to Lifemiles. This could make for a great stack with Lifemiles+ to get a nice discount on award tickets.   The Deal Avianca Lifemiles is offering a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer...
Frequent Miler
Rakuten “Big Stack” (many stores at 15x Membership Rewards / 15% back)
Rakuten is out with its latest promotion offering booster portal rewards, with many popular stores offering as much as 15x through today only (7/7/25).   The Deal Shopping portal Rakuten is offering a “Big Stack” event with many popular stores offering boosted rewards rates through 7/7/25. As a reminder, you can...
View from the Wing
‘You Puny Mortal, It Will Result In Your Death’: Frontier Passenger Laughed Ominously Before Choking Man In Next Seat
The victim said he flagged flight attendants, he pressed the call button, and even got up to seek help. When he returned to his seat, he says, the man approached, forehead‑to‑forehead, then grabbed his neck and began to choke him. Continue reading ‘You Puny Mortal, It Will Result In Your...
Your Mileage May Vary
Two U.S. Airports Just Made the “World’s Most Beautiful” List for 2025
When you think of beautiful architecture, your mind probably goes to castles, cathedrals, or sleek modern museums, not the place where you’re sprinting for a flight with a backpack and…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
LAST DAY! Hawaiian Airlines Exclusive Travel Offer – Use this promo code to save an extra 7% on flights
Today is the last day to book the Hawaiian Airlines Exclusive Travel Offer that is available through their affiliate partners like FFB! The 7% discount offer: Here are the details of this travel offer: Use discount code HAWAIIAN7 to take 7% off your flights to/from Hawaii and the Continental U.S....
View from the Wing
“Cancun” Ted Cruz Was Touring The Parthenon During Second-Deadliest Flood In Texas History
Senator Ted Cruz is under fire for vacationing in Greece while his home state of Texas was hit by one of its most devastating floods in over a century. Flash flood emergencies struck on the 4th of July. Up to 20 inches of rain descended in just a few...
Frequent Miler
Some early Chase Sapphire Reserve applicants showing tracker with lower welcome offer
The newly revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve card launched on June 23, 2025. We have heard from a number of readers who were approved near the beginning of the new card launch who are now reporting an online welcome bonus tracker showing the old welcome offer of only 60,000 points after...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Best ever! Up to a 100% bonus for buying Copa Airlines ConnectMiles (1.5 cents/mile)
To celebrate 10 years of ConnectMiles, Copa Airlines have just come out with their best ever buy miles bonus offer of 100%! If you buy miles at the 100% bonus level (30,000 or more miles) the price works out to 1.5 cents (US$) per mile. The previous best offer was...
The Bulkhead Seat
EVA Air Will Launch Next-Gen Premium Economy On New Dallas to Taipei Route in October
EVA Air was the world’s first airline to introduce a Premium Economy Class back… The post EVA Air Will Launch Next-Gen Premium Economy On New Dallas to Taipei Route in October appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Wingtips
Air Peace Doubles Down on London
Things are getting lively in the London skies. Nigeria’s biggest carrier, Air Peace, is stepping up its international… The post Air Peace Doubles Down on London appeared first on Wingtips.
Points With a Crew
Amazon Prime Day Starts Tuesday (23 Deals Already Live)
Amazon Prime Day 2025 starts at midnight PDT on Tuesday, which is only a few hours away. But, there are already a few early Prime Day Deals happening. These go fast, so make sure and ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Central American Country Updates Its Vaccine Requirements for 2nd Time This Week
June 28: “New rule.” July 4: “LOLZ, just kidding. This is what we actually meant.” Honduras has apparently changed its mind. About a week and a half ago, the Central…
You Are Travel
Hungry? Here’s The Easiest (and Best) Way to Use Your $200 Hilton Amex Credit (Successful Datapoint)
Tl;dr – Pop in for lunch (or dinner) at a Hilton property near you to use some of…
Wingtips
EasyJet Staff Paid to Penalise Passengers Over Hand Luggage
Remember when airport staff helped you with your bag? Yeah, those days are gone. Welcome to the new… The post EasyJet Staff Paid to Penalise Passengers Over Hand Luggage appeared first on Wingtips.
Live and Let’s Fly
TSA Ends Shoe Removal Requirement At Airport Checkpoints
In what may be the most welcome change to airport security since the introduction of PreCheck, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly ended the requirement for travelers to remove their shoes at airport checkpoints. TSA Abolishes Shoe Removal Requirement As Summer Travel Heats Up I first got wind of...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with its profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through 7/12/25. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid July 6-12, 2025. Limit 10 per household/business (different stores may try to impose...
Altitude Yes
TSA to No Longer Require Passengers to Take Shoes Off at Checkpoints
A TSA internal memo writes that a review of technological advancements and a reassessment of threat-level risks has pushed for the policy change. The post TSA to No Longer Require Passengers to Take Shoes Off at Checkpoints first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Miles To Memories
New Amex Offers for ITA Airways, Caesars Rewards, and Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Las Vegas
American Express cardholders can take advantage of new Amex Offer that were release in the last few days. That includes offers for ITA Airways, Caesars Rewards, and Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Las Vegas. The post New Amex Offers for ITA Airways, Caesars Rewards, and Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Las...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Maintaining Perspective in Life: Do Frequent Fliers Need to Adjust Expectations?
An announcement was released during the investor relations presentation of Delta Air Lines on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 that within the next eight months, seven seats would be removed from the Business Elite cabin of its fleet of Boeing 777-200 aircraft and replaced with 30 seats in the economy class...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Aer Lingus Arrivals Lounge Dublin Airport (DUB)
Duringmy trip across the Atlantic on the Airbus A321XLR, I had the chance to check out the Aer Lingus Arrivals Lounge Dublin Airport (DUB), after the arrival of my Aer Lingus A321XLR business class flight. I hadn’t checked out this lounge in many years, so was curious to see how...
Wingtips
BA Avios Vouchers Compared: Barclaycard Upgrade vs Amex Companion
The Barclaycard Avios Upgrade Voucher and the British Airways American Express Companion Voucher offer serious perks for Avios… The post BA Avios Vouchers Compared: Barclaycard Upgrade vs Amex Companion appeared first on Wingtips.
One Mile at a Time
Transfer Amex Points To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus
The avianca lifemiles program is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs, thanks to the solid redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does lifemiles often have promotions on purchased miles, but the program also partners with...
The Bulkhead Seat
Amex Offer: Spend $1,250 or More, Get $225 Back With ITA Airways
I’ve written many times about Amex Offers and how much money you can save… The post Amex Offer: Spend $1,250 or More, Get $225 Back With ITA Airways appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.