Frequent Miler
Rethinking The Edit by Chase Travel℠
I’ve been frustrated lately by The Edit by Chase Travel℠. The Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cards offer $250 back, twice per year, on two-night (or longer) bookings through The Edit by Chase Travel℠. I have both cards, and I haven’t yet found a good real-world use for...
View from the Wing
NTSB Chair Puts Congress On Blast — ‘Helicopter Safety’ Law Lets Risky Military Training Flights Resume Near Reagan National Airport
Congress is selling Section 373 of the new defense bill as a “helicopter safety” fix after the deadly midair near Reagan National. In reality it invites military training flights back into DC’s already-crowded airspace, with a built-in waiver so the Pentagon can bypass key protections whenever it claims national security...
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View from the Wing
Delta Passenger Hands Out $100 Bills And Candy To Flight Attendants — Learns Why Filming Your Kindness Backfires
A Delta passenger boarded his Las Vegas flight handing out $100 bills and Ghirardelli candy to the crew — all while filming himself for social media. The internet loved the generosity but hated the performance, and this raises a better question: how should you actually thank flight attendants without crossing...
View from the Wing
United CEO Says American Is Bleeding $800 Million A Year In Chicago — Leaked Figures Put The Loss At Just $70 Million In One Quarter [Roundup]
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been boasting that American is “bleeding” $800 million a year in Chicago — but leaked internal figures tell a very different story. They put American’s fully allocated loss at roughly $70 million in just one quarter, a big number but nowhere near Kirby’s claim....
Frequent Miler
Stuck in HEL: Our experience with a Finnair flight disruption
The other day, my wife, kids, and mother-in-law were on a flight to HEL (the airport code for Helsinki airport). The itinerary was from Rovaniemi to Helsinki to Frankfurt. Unfortunately, the first leg got delayed such that it was impossible to make the connection, stranding the family in Helsinki for...
TravelUpdate
Two airline loyalty programs that I’m planning to ditch for good…
While it has been a good ride, it's time to bid adieu. Here are two loyalty programs that are I'm planning to ditch once the new year begins.
One Mile at a Time
Saudi Arabia Ends Ban On Alcohol, But Only For Rich Foreign Expats
We know that Saudi Arabia is investing a lot of money to build its non-religious tourism sector. One common question we’ve seen has been if/when the country will lift its ban on alcohol. As of now, there has seemingly not been much movement when it comes to alcohol for visitors....
Frequent Miler
Is this the beginning of the end of 1 to 1 point transfers?
A few days ago, we learned that Amex plans to reduce the transfer ratio of Amex points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Starting 3/1/26, 1,000 Membership Rewards points will get you only 800 Asia Miles. Taken on its own, this wouldn’t be a big deal. Asia Miles can be useful...
Points With a Crew
The 2 Things You Should Never, Ever Do On A Plane, According To An ER Doctor
We all know that the surfaces on an airplane aren't exactly the cleanest. But here are 2 things that you should never do on a plane, according to ...
Your Mileage May Vary
We Crossed NYC for Old-School Chinese Food—and It Was Worth It
Some meals are about the food. Others are about the feeling you get the second you walk through the door. But every once in a while, a meal is about…
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One Simple Improvement in Hotel Rooms No One May Have Noticed.
As with all other aspects of travel, lodging options have evolved — but one simple improvement in hotel rooms no one may have noticed has almost certainly at least minimally eased the jobs of members of housekeeping staffs; and is marginally beneficial for guests as well. That simple improvement is... The post...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Polaris® – LHR-IAD
We spent two days in London after exploring Copenhagen for a few. Getting home,… The post Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Polaris® – LHR-IAD appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Lufthansa Group Unveils New Corporate Identity
The Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new corporate identity which, thankfully, retained the carrier's iconic crane logo. The post Lufthansa Group Unveils New Corporate Identity appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
International Stories
France
The Travelers Club
Lublin, la pépite culturelle d’Europe centrale
Varsovie, l’élégance discrète d’une capitale en mutation Lublin, la pépite culturelle d’Europe centrale ______________________________________________ Il est des villes qui n’ont pas besoin d’effets pour séduire. Elles avancent sans tapage, mais laissent une empreinte persistante. Lublin, grande ville de l’Est polonais, fait partie de celles-là. Ni tape-à-l’œil, ni vitrine figée, elle...
China
Duocaish
❤️ 购买汉莎航空里程：12/31前赠送50%，2025年Lufthansa官方促销活动
汉莎航空从2022年底开始销售哩程，由于政策限制所以汉莎不是直接销售哩程，而是销售 Bundle & […]
China
Duocaish
绿山安纳塔拉度假酒店：藏在中东的悬崖城堡，2000 米高空无边泳池枕星而眠
在阿拉伯半岛的隐秘角落，藏着一个被时光偏爱的国度 —— 阿曼苏丹国。它凭着山地、海洋、沙漠交织的多元地貌，被誉 […]
China
Duocaish
荷兰 5 日漫游：风车、花海与童话小镇的治愈之旅
荷兰，一个把生活过成诗的国度。自行车穿梭在街巷，比人口还多的 1800 万辆单车，既能载着孩子上学，也能驮起搬 […]
China
Duocaish
IHG推荐：杭州天目山英迪格，住进古树环绕的酒店，自带攀岩水滑梯的避世度假
江浙沪自驾 2 小时可达的天目山，藏着一处远离尘嚣的秘境。这座横亘浙皖边界的 “浮玉山”，常年云雾缭绕，古木参 […]
China
Duocaish
告别人挤人！这几处水上赏樱地，承包春日最浪漫的粉色暴击
当三月的风拂暖大地，樱花便循着花期悄然绽放，粉白相间的花瓣轻舞飞扬，勾勒出春日最动人的模样。可提起赏樱，不少人 […]
China
Duocaish
私人喷气式别墅：波音 737 退役后，变身巴厘岛悬崖上的空中别墅
坐过无数次飞机，却从未想过能把头等舱当成家 —— 在巴厘岛南部的 Nyang Nyang 海滩，一架 150 […]
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 10 de dezembro de 2025
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Nesta quarta-feira, tivemos o início de várias promoções de acúmulo de pontos e a campanha inédita do ALL Accor com o LATAM Pass, oferecendo 15% milhas de volta e 10% de bônus. Vamos aos detalhes! Radar PPV A Livelo, em sua nova...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Muitas oportunidades! +400 alertas de passagens no Grupo de Emissões PPV
Que tal ter todas as melhores tarifas no seu WhatsApp sem perder tempo procurando? No Grupo de Emissões do PPV, você recebe mais de 400 alertas mensais pagando o equivalente a R$ 23,14/mês. Sem esforço, só vantagens. Confira tudo abaixo! Monitores disponíveis para dúvidas Nos nossos grupos você conta com...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Novedad: Llega la Cuenta Familiar de Iberia Club
Gran noticia para los usuarios del programa Iberia Club, llega la cuenta familiar Iberia Club que te permitirá obtener más rápido tus billetes premio.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! Assine o Clube 1.000 Smiles e receba 13.000 milhas na hora
A atual oferta de adesão ao Clube 1.000 da Smiles está acabando! Até as 10h de amanhã, dia 11 de dezembro, a Smiles oferece 13.000 milhas na hora em novas adesões. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir. Clube Smiles 1.000 O bônus será creditado na hora na adesão do clube,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos nacionais a partir de 4.700 milhas Smiles + taxas
Planejando sua próximo viagem, mas tem poucas milhas na Smiles? Encontramos trechos nacionais a partir de 4.700 milhas Smiles + taxas. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes e resgate sua passagem! Passagens nacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada no momento da produção do artigo, podendo haver...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
AMBAAR Club expande sala VIP em Viracopos
AMBAAR Club amplia lounge de Viracopos para oferecer mais conforto aos passageiros. O espaço no Aeroporto Internacional de Viracopos, em Campinas, passa por uma ampliação de 260 m². Expansão da sala VIP A primeira fase do projeto já entregou 230 m² com 108 novos assentos, proporcionando mais espaço para descanso,...
France
The Travelers Club
La crise du SAF s’aggrave et force les compagnies à revoir leurs ambitions 2030
Le carburant d’aviation durable (SAF), longtemps présenté comme le pilier central de la transition énergétique, n’avance pas au rythme nécessaire. La sobriété du ton de Willie Walsh, Directeur général d’IATA, contrastait avec la gravité de son message, hier à Genève. Derrière les engagements publics, les stratégies « net zero » et les...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compartilhando Emissões: Guarulhos para Nova York voando com a American Airlines
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 David para uma viagem de Guarulhos para Nova York, em classe econômica, utilizando milhas do programa Privilege Club da Qatar e voando com a American...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Chuvas e ventos fortes cancelam voos nos principais aeroportos de São Paulo
Fechou o tempo em São Paulo: Chuvas e ventos fortes cancelam voos em Congonhas e Guarulhos. As chuvas de terça-feira à noite, somadas à intensa ventania da manhã desta quarta-feira, afetaram a programação de voos nos principais aeroportos de São Paulo. Entre a noite de ontem (09) e a manhã...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos Itaú e Credicard
O LATAM Pass deu início a uma nova promoção em parceria com o Itaú e a Credicard. Até o dia 12 de dezembro, os clientes recebem 25% de bônus na transferência de pontos para o programa. Confira os detalhes e veja como participar! LATAM Pass e Itaú + Credicard Para esta...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Resgate passagens pelo Brasil com 20% de desconto no Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade acaba de lançar uma oferta exclusiva para os clientes Azul Itaú Platinum, Infinite e Skyline, onde é possível resgatar passagens pelo Brasil com pontos com 20% de desconto. Essa promoção é válida até amanhã, dia 11 de dezembro. Passagens com 20% OFF no Azul Fidelidade O desconto nas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shell Box oferece R$ 0,10/L OFF em abastecimentos nesta quarta-feira
Quarta-feira é dia de abastecer com Shell Box e ganhar R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro nos combustíveis da linha V-Power (gasolina, etanol e Racing). Ative o cupom no app, abasteça em um posto participante e garanta até R$ 7 OFF. Como Funciona o Desconto no Shell Box Ao utilizar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL libera mensagens gratuitas em voos nacionais e internacionais
A GOL passou a liberar o envio de mensagens gratuitas a bordo de seus voos nacionais e internacionais, permitindo que os passageiros usem os principais aplicativos de conversas sem precisar contratar pacotes de internet. A GOL ampliou seus serviços de conectividade e agora disponibiliza, sem custo adicional, o envio e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hospede-se em hotéis Novotel pelo Brasil com piscina e diárias a partir de R$ 235
Se viajar está nos seus planos, os hotéis Novotel entram com o melhor custo-benefício! Neste artigo, confira diárias a partir de R$ 235, estrutura completa e aquele clima perfeito para curtir a estadia como você realmente merece. Confira os detalhes. Hotéis Novotel com Piscina Logo abaixo temos algumas sugestões de...
France
The Travelers Club
Derrière la stabilité des profits, l’aviation face à ses limites structurelles
Le matin s’était levé brumeux sur Genève lorsque Willie Walsh, directeur général de l’Association Internationale du Transport Aérien (IATA) est monté sur scène, déterminé à doucher toute tentation de triomphalisme. Oui, l’aviation commerciale devrait atteindre en 2026 un profit net mondial de 41 milliards de dollars. Oui, la marge nette...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
GOL deve incorporar widebodies Airbus A330neo pela primeira vez
A GOL avalia uma mudança rara em sua operação ao preparar a chegada do Airbus A330neo, movimento que pode ampliar o alcance internacional da companhia e reposicioná-la em rotas hoje fora do seu portfólio. A GOL caminha para uma alteração inédita em sua estratégia operacional: a chegada de aeronaves widebody....
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Ein TAP Star Alliance Gold Status Match: 199 Euro
Sich einen Star Alliance Gold Status holen … TAP Miles&Go hat wieder mal einen Status Match aufgelegt. 12…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – December 2025
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
Points With a Crew
Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.

Reviews

Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Is Loss of Use a Legitimate Charge By Rental Car Companies When Vehicles are Damaged?
You rent a car. You get into an accident. The damage on your rental car is minor. You return the car. You receive your statement. You pay your bill. You hope that your insurance will cover the minor damage; but even if it does not, fixing the car should not...
Frequent Miler
Up to 100K Avios welcome offer on Qatar Airways cards + up to 6x on dining through 2/4/26
Both the Qatar Airways credit cards issued by Cardless have increased welcome offers at the moment, with up to 100K bonus Avios up for grabs. In addition to that, you can also earn up to 6x on dining through early February. The Offer & Key Card Details Quick Thoughts The...
View from the Wing
American Airlines In Talks To Replace ViaSat With Amazon’s New Low Earth Orbit WiFi — But Flyers May Wait Until 2028
American is finally looking past ViaSat just as it makes inflight internet free. The airline is now in talks with Amazon about a new low Earth orbit WiFi system that could rival Starlink, but Amazon’s network is still years from full deployment — meaning even if a deal is signed...
Travel With Grant
No Upcoming Hilton Stay? Turn Your Credit Into a $50 Snack Shopping Spree
Discover a creative way to use your Hilton credits without booking a stay. Learn how to turn them into snack shopping sprees at lobby markets that still qualify for the $50 Hilton credit. The post No Upcoming Hilton Stay? Turn Your Credit Into a $50 Snack Shopping Spree first appeared on...
Frequent Miler
Virgin Hotels award sale: Book select properties for 20K-27.5K points (less with transfer bonus)
Virgin Red is running a limited time award sale on select Virgin Hotels properties in the US, dropping the price to 20K-27.5K points per night. You can make those stays even cheaper by taking advantage of the current 40% transfer bonus from American Express. The Deal Book select Virgin Hotels...
Your Mileage May Vary
National Parks Go ‘America-First’ in 2026: New Fees, New Free Days, Same Direction
If you’ve ever planned a national park trip around one of the “free entrance days,” you’ll want to take note: the National Park Service is changing how those days work…
Frequent Miler
IHG promo for Q1 2026: Earn double points from your second stay
IHG has opened registration for its next promotion that’ll run for all of Q1 2026. You can earn double points on all stays starting from your second stay. The Deal Earn double points from your second stay at IHG properties. Direct link to registration. Key Terms Members can pre-register for...
View from the Wing
Doug Parker Gives An Airline Pricing Masterclass — And Accidentally Exposes How American Went Wrong On His Watch
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker uses an Airlines Confidential “101 class” on revenue management to explain how airlines really make money — and, in the process, shows why American’s own cost-and-density strategy, Spirit/Frontier obsession, and mishandled Basic Economy put it on the wrong side of the industry’s premium pivot. Continue...
Frequent Miler
$100 inKind gift card for $64.99 at Costco.com (today only)
Costco is once again offering a $100 inKind gift card for a discount, though this time around the price has dropped to $64.99. This could be a good deal if you have upcoming plans to dine at an inKind restaurant. You can also get 20% back on all food and beverage,...
Points With a Crew
Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount?
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
A Mom Says Her Child Went Hungry on an 8-Hour Finnair Flight – But Was the Airline Really To Blame?
Here’s an interesting question: Is it an airline’s responsibility to make sure your child doesn’t go hungry on a long-haul flight? Because while you might think that a national flag carrier will have plenty of food available on a seven-hour flight, Maria Beydoun discovered the hard way that this isn’t...
Your Mileage May Vary
Domestic vs. International Flights: The Rule Changes Travelers Always Forget
According to the FAA database, the ratio of U.S. domestic flights outnumber international flights by roughly 10 to 1 (that’s an estimate, but you can see the statistics on the…
Miles To Memories
Lounges Affecting Route/Airline Choice, United Changes, $5K AAdvantage Gold Pass, Hawaii for 9K Miles
Here are some posts from around the web that I thought you may find interesting. The post Lounges Affecting Route/Airline Choice, United Changes, $5K AAdvantage Gold Pass, Hawaii for 9K Miles appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Altitude Yes
American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch
Passengers will only learn about the free Wi-Fi after boarding, as there will be no pre-flight emails about the complimentary access. The post American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Points Miles and Bling
Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan
Harbour Air has officially teamed up with Aeroplan to make frequent travel more rewarding. Travellers can now earn and redeem… The post Harbour Air Announces New Partnership with Aeroplan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
December 10 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – Earn 100,000 bonus points on select Explora Journeys cruises
Today's bonus offer highlight celebrates the new Hilton Honors Adventures brand with a 100,000 points bonus on Explora Journeys cruises. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post December 10 Bonus Offer Highlight: Hilton Honors – Earn 100,000 bonus points on select Explora Journeys cruises appeared first on...
Pointalize
How to Convert Miles & More eVouchers to Points
New for Dec 2025: Learn how to convert Miles & More eVouchers to Status Points. We break down the exact conversion rates, the "rollover" hack, and the ROI math.
One Mile at a Time
What Are France’s Famous “Palace” Hotels? Only 31 Properties Make The List
I’ve written in the past about the general issue with hotel star ratings. Hotels can ultimately identify themselves however they’d like — while there are organizations like AAA and Forbes that award stars, personally I don’t put too much weight into those ratings. While they’re fine for giving you a...
Bald Thoughts
Flying Blue Promo Awards: December 2025 – Starting at 7,500 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles. The post Flying Blue Promo Awards: December 2025 – Starting at 7,500 Miles appeared first on BaldThoughts.
Frequent Miler
Amex Blue Business Plus Offer: 75K points, no lifetime language (targeted)
Another targeted offer is available for the Blue Business Plus (BBP) card. Those folks who are targeted will earn 75,000 Membership Rewards points after $6,000 in purchases in the first 4 months. P2 was targeted via pop-up this morning, but I found that I was targeted using the same link,...
You Are Travel
Transferring Hyatt Points to Someone Else?: Tips for Making The Process a Speedy One
tl;dr – Simple tips that may help you get those points transferred faster. Hyatt allows its members to… The post Transferring Hyatt Points to Someone Else?: Tips for Making The Process a Speedy One appeared first on You Are Travel.
Miles To Memories
Southwest Credit Cards Bonus: Earn 85,000 Miles with $3,000 Spending [Ending Soon]
Chase and Southwest have launched new limited-time offers for all three personal credit cards. You can now earn 85,000 miles with each Southwest card. The post Southwest Credit Cards Bonus: Earn 85,000 Miles with $3,000 Spending [Ending Soon] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Avianca Lifemiles With 125% Bonus: Worth It For 1.47 Cents Each?
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles (the program has offers more often than not), and it’s the weakest offer we’ve seen from the program in quite some...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Lóndrangar Pillars in Western Iceland
Lóndrangar pillars in western Iceland is comprised of twin landmark pinnacles which are comprised of basalt. They were created by a volcanic eruption and are the only remnants of what was once a crater — most of which has eroded over the years. The site is comprised mainly of two pinnacles:...