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Series by Marriott is a go for launch: Fern Hotels are rolling out with lower Bonvoy Earnings
Marriott has begun integrating The Fern Hotels as part of the Series by Marriott brand in India. Here are some key points to note.
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Elderly Couple Forced Off Flight After Losing Passport — Delta Finds It, Stops Pushback, Brings Them Back for the Trip of a Lifetime.
A Delta flight to South Africa was moments from departure when an elderly couple realized their passport was missing and had to deplane. After the aircraft began pushback, a flight attendant found the passport, stopped the plane, and brought the couple back onboard—earning cheers from passengers and saving their dream...
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Two Startups Have Joined To Launch an All-Business Class Airline in the U.S. — But Face Enormous Challenges Right Away
Two fledgling airlines with turbulent histories are teaming up to launch an all-business class carrier in the United States. The concept is fascinating — and ambitious — but regulatory hurdles, fleet challenges, and execution risks make the path forward far tougher than the announcement suggests.
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One Mile at a Time
My Aer Lingus Flight “Boarded” Really, Really Early… But Why?
After flying in Etihad’s A380 The Residence, I connected onto an Aer Lingus flight from Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB). I flew Aer Lingus’ AerSpace product on the A321LR, which might just be the best value premium product in Europe (since you get a flat bed, and it’s only marginally...
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CEO Scott Kirby Calls United ‘The Best Airline in History’ — Here’s Who Really Deserves the Title
United CEO Scott Kirby marked Veterans Day by declaring his airline “the best in the history of aviation.” But is that claim even close? From Pan Am’s glory days to Singapore Airlines’ long reign at the top, here’s who really deserves the title.
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One Mile at a Time
Logistics Of Traveling With Two Passports (And Dual Citizenship)
I’m lucky enough to have dual citizenship, as both of my parents were born in Germany, and I was born in the United States. Sometimes I get questions from readers about the logistics of traveling with two passports, and figured that’s worth addressing in a post, given that I imagine...
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American Airlines Flight Carrying Members of Congress Diverts To Remove Passenger Shouting About ‘Fascist State’
An American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., carrying several members of Congress, diverted to Kansas City after a passenger shouting “we live in a fascist state” was removed by police. Lawmakers were en route to vote on reopening the government — and ended up experiencing a flight disruption...
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Former Hotel Manager Turned Flight Attendant Reveals Two Things You Should Never Use in a Hotel Room
A former hotel manager turned flight attendant says there are two things she’ll never touch in any hotel room: the in-room coffee maker and those refillable shower dispensers. Here’s why — and what you should do instead.
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One Mile at a Time
Josh Cahill Wants To Interview Me, Tells Me To Put My Money Where My Mouth Is
Yesterday I shared the spat that airline vlogger Josh Cahill is having with Air Cte dIvoire. While I appreciate his stated purpose of holding airlines accountable, there’s no denying that trouble follows Josh wherever he goes. Along those lines, I just received an interesting email, and I’ll leave it to...
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Starwood Relaunches Loyalty Program for Its Biggest Hotel Brand — Here’s What to Expect
Barry Sternlicht has brought the Starwood name back — and now its largest brand, 1 Hotels, has relaunched its loyalty program. The return of Starwood sparks plenty of nostalgia, but the new approach looks very different from the SPG era. Here’s what’s changing and what members can expect.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Breaking News: Government Shutdown 2025 Ends
The shutdown of the federal government of the United States has concluded moments ago tonight on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Day 43, as after members of the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209, the president of the United States signed into law a spending package.
60 out of 100...
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Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 12 de novembro de 2025
A edição do Radar PPV desta quarta-feira está no ar! A seguir, veja todas as promoções que nossa equipe encontrou hoje. Radar PPV A Livelo está com uma oportunidade de assinatura ou upgrade do Clube Livelo Plus com 74.000 pontos em 12 meses. Pensando em fazer compras? Livelo volta a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Conheça o hotel Pullman Guarulhos
Saiu vídeo novo lá no nosso canal do Pontos pra Voar no Youtube! Dessa vez, comentando sobre experiência em hotéis da rede Accor. Quer conhecer o hotel Pullman Guarulhos? Confira esse vídeo da nossa editora Laís Roani. Conheça o Hotel Pullman Guarulhos O Hotel Pullman Guarulhos está de portas abertas...
Brazil
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Entrevista exclusiva com Fernando Bacchin do Inter – Seu Jogo Mais Prime
Anunciado no início de setembro desse ano como benefício exclusivo para os clientes Inter Prime e Inter Win, o Seu Jogo Mais Prime chegou com a proposta de oferecer uma experiência exclusiva para os clientes do banco acompanharem grandes partidas de futebol. Depois de pouco mais de dois meses e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis Novotel pelo Brasil com piscina e diárias a partir de R$ 189
Que tal um final de semana, uma boa piscina e zero preocupações?! Os hotéis Novotel oferecem o equilíbrio perfeito entre conforto e preço, com diárias a partir de R$ 189. Hospede-se e sinta o prazer de não fazer absolutamente nada. Veja os detalhes a seguir. Hotéis Novotel com Piscina Logo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroportos passam por transformação digital com inovações na experiência dos passageiros
Os aeroportos vivem um momento de grande transformação digital. A necessidade de acompanhar o novo perfil de viajante e garantir mais eficiência operacional tem acelerado o investimento em soluções digitais que conectam cada etapa da jornada. O resultado é uma experiência mais fluida, personalizada e memorável para o passageiro, garantindo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Guarulhos para a Capadócia em classe executiva
Dando sequência à série “Compartilhando Emissões” aqui no Pontos pra Voar, iremos, no post de hoje, falar sobre uma emissão realizada com milhas pelo leitor Eduardo para uma viagem em casal de Guarulhos para a Capadócia, em classe executiva, utilizando milhas do programa Lifemiles e voando com a Lufthansa, Austrian...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeromexico lança novas rotas para a Europa
A Aeromexico anunciou duas novas rotas para a Europa em 2026, marcando um passo importante em sua expansão transatlântica. A companhia retoma o voo Cidade do México – Barcelona e estreia a ligação Monterrey – Paris, reforçando sua posição no mercado internacional e ampliando as opções para viajantes de lazer...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Voos para Aruba a partir de 47.000 milhas Smiles + taxas
No alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou trechos para Aruba a partir de 47.000 milhas Smiles + taxas, com saídas de São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília e Recife. É a chance perfeita de garantir sua viagem para um dos destinos mais paradisíacos do mundo gastando menos milhas. Confira as...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
SKY será adquirida pelo grupo controlador da GOL e Avianca
O Grupo Abra, controlador da GOL Linhas Aéreas e da Avianca, anunciou na última segunda-feira um acordo para adquirir a companhia aérea chilena SKY Airline. A operação, que ainda depende de aprovação regulatória, representa mais um passo na expansão do grupo pela América do Sul. Expansão na América Latina Segundo...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Viagens internacionais a partir de 35 mil Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade está com oportunidades para quem quer garantir sua próxima viagem internacional! Nossa equipe encontrou ótimos resgates tanto no site da Azul Fidelidade quanto no Azul Pelo Mundo, com trechos a partir de 35.725 pontos Azul + taxas. Confira os destinos e datas encontradas! Passagens Internacionais com Pontos Azul...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece 74.000 pontos na assinatura ou upgrade para o Clube Plus
A Livelo segue com suas campanhas de “Pink Friday” e agora traz uma nova oferta voltada ao Clube Plus! Durante o período promocional, é possível acumular 74.000 pontos ao longo de 12 meses, seja na assinatura ou upgrade mensal e anual. A promoção é válida até 14 de novembro, e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Accor oferece até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos BRB
O ALL Accor lançou uma nova promoção de Black Friday, desta vez em parceria com o BRB. Nesta oferta, os associados garantem até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes. ALL Accor e BRB Os clientes BRB podem transferir pontos para o ALL Accor...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shell Box libera novo cupom de até R$ 7 OFF nesta quarta-feira
Chegou mais uma chance de economizar no abastecimento! O Shell Box liberou um novo cupom de desconto de R$ 0,10 por litro nos combustíveis da linha V-Power (gasolina, etanol e racing). Para garantir o benefício, basta ativar o cupom no aplicativo e abastecer em um posto participante, garantindo até R$...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novidade! Esfera adiciona Etihad e Turkish Airlines ao seu catálogo de parceiros
Novidade nesta quarta-feira! A Esfera acaba de anunciar dois novos parceiros de transferência de pontos: Etihad Guest e Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. A seguir, confira os principais detalhes da parceria. Programas de Fidelidade A Esfera adicionou dois programas de fidelidade parceiros ao seu catalogo: Etihad Guest, programa de fidelidade da Etihad,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Apenas hoje! Smiles oferece até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos de todos parceiros
Em comemoração a Orange Friday, a Smiles está com uma nova oferta envolvendo todos os parceiros, onde oferece até 100% de bônus na transferência de pontos. A seguir, confira todos os detalhes desta promoção válida apenas hoje, dia 12 de novembro. Promoção Smiles e parceiros Nesta campanha de transferências de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Acaba hoje! Receba até 80 mil pontos milhas extras na aquisição dos cartões GOL Smiles
Hoje é o último dia para aproveitar a promoção da Smiles, oferecendo aos seus clientes até 80 mil milhas extras na aquisição dos cartões GOL Smiles! Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes e regras. Promoção Cartão GOL Smiles A Smiles está oferecendo até 80 mil extras aos clientes que solicitarem os...
Frequent Miler
How to fix the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card
The rumored 200K in-branch Sapphire Reserve card offer is the latest in a series of events that have solidified my belief that the rollout of the refreshed and couponized Chase Sapphire Reserve Card has not gone as well as Chase had hoped. First, they changed the welcome offer to 125K...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
6 Steps on How to Safely Use an Evacuation Slide In the Event of an Emergency
The probability of you being involved in a crash or accident while you are a passenger seated aboard an airplane is so remote that you will likely never have either of those experiences — but if you do, you may have to use an inflatable evacuation slide.
At first glance, evacuation...
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Frequent Miler
Virgin’s shopping portal is using Wyndham math for its double points promo
The Virgin Atlantic Shops Away shopping portal is currently offering what’s purported to be double points at all retailers, both online and in-store. They appear to be using Wyndham math though because double points doesn’t appear to actually mean double points. The Deal Earn double points both online & in-store...
Frequent Miler
Hyatt Chase Offers can save you 7%, 10%, $70, & more
There are currently lots of targeted Chase Offers for a variety of Hyatt brands including Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Centric, Park Hyatt, and more. The Deal Save money on stays at Hyatt brands via targeted Chase Offers including: Hyatt House & Hyatt Studios Hyatt Place Hyatt Centric...
The Alviator
Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s?
The industry-standard economy configuration is now 10-abreast seating, though here are the few airlines that still offer 9-abreast seating.
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Frequent Miler
How often do you fly to earn points & miles? | Ask Us Anything, Live Ep80 | 11-5-25
How often do you fly to earn points & miles? Do you chase status with an airline you don’t intend to fly, with the intention of later matching to another airline? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on November 5th,...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
November 12 Bonus Offer Highlight: Marriott Bonvoy – 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals
Today's bonus offer highlight is an excellent bonus for Marriott Bonvoy elite members to earn 26,000 bonus points on Homes & Villas private home rentals. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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SINGAPORE: Green flying comes with a COST — Singapore slaps SAF levy on airfares
If you’re flying out of Singapore from mid-2026, get ready to pay a little extra to support the island state’s net-zero by 2050 sustainability initiative. From April next year, Singapore will introduce a green tax on airfares, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy. From October 2026, that tax will be...
View from the Wing
Starwood Relaunches Loyalty Program for Its Biggest Hotel Brand — Here’s What to Expect
Barry Sternlicht has brought the Starwood name back — and now its largest brand, 1 Hotels, has relaunched its loyalty program. The return of Starwood sparks plenty of nostalgia, but the new approach looks very different from the SPG era. Here’s what’s changing and what members can expect.
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Frequent Miler
Jetblue has added a 25 for 25 progress tracker, see where you stand
Yesterday, an eagle-eyed member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group posted great news: Jetblue now has a 25 for 25 progress tracker, so you can see exactly where you stand in terms of the number of destinations you have completed. I’m not positive how soon after flying the tracker...
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Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ He
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection.
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Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ Her
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection.
Continue reading Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters...
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Two Startups Have Joined To Launch an All-Business Class Airline in the U.S. — But Face Enormous Challenges Right Away
Two fledgling airlines with turbulent histories are teaming up to launch an all-business class carrier in the United States. The concept is fascinating — and ambitious — but regulatory hurdles, fleet challenges, and execution risks make the path forward far tougher than the announcement suggests.
Continue reading Two Startups Have Joined...
Frequent Miler
You can now earn United miles on Lyft rides; earn 1K bonus miles as new Lyft user
Lyft has partnered with several travel loyalty programs – Alaska Airlines, Hilton, and Bilt – for a number of years. It was originally possible to earn with more than one of those partners for each ride, but that double/triple dipping was sadly cut off. There’s now a fourth travel partner with whom...
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with Capital One Venture X Business Card
Capital One has launched a new and highest ever bonus for the Venture X Business credit card. New cardholders can now earn up to 400,000 bonus miles.
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Fares as Low as €15: Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale
Purchase tickets for as low as €15 per flight with Vueling Airlines Singles’ Day Sale for travel via select routes between Monday, December 1, 2025 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. No promotion code is required...
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Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
Live and Let’s Fly
Italian Food In The Heart Of Ethiopia? I’ll Stick To Beyaynetu….
Although the menu looked promising, I opted for an Ethiopian lunch over pizza at an Italian restaurant in the heart of Ethiopia. Our Italian Food Experiment In Awassa, Ethiopia Awassa (also spelled Hawassa) is the capital of the Sidama Region of Ethiopia. Located on Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift...
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Elderly Couple Forced Off Flight After Losing Passport — Delta Finds It, Stops Pushback, Brings Them Back for the Trip of a Lifetime.
A Delta flight to South Africa was moments from departure when an elderly couple realized their passport was missing and had to deplane. After the aircraft began pushback, a flight attendant found the passport, stopped the plane, and brought the couple back onboard—earning cheers from passengers and saving their dream...
