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First Class Upgrades Are Disappearing — Why I May Stop Chasing American Status And Fly Southwest More
First class upgrades were once the reason to chase top-tier airline status. But with American selling those seats instead of clearing elites, and Southwest adding extra legroom, lounges, and likely a premium card, my loyalty math from Austin may be changing: mid-tier American status could be enough, while Southwest may...
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Chegou! Azul recebe primeiro A330neo do contrato com a Airbus de 11 novas aeronaves
Chegou! A Azul recebeu nesta sexta-feira, dia 29 de maio, a primeira aeronave de um contrato com a Airbus para a aquisição de 11 novos A330neo, entregues diretamente da fábrica, em Toulouse (França). Confira os detalhes a seguir! Entrega do primeiro A330neo A entrega ocorreu nesta sexta-feira, dia 29, no...
The Bulkhead Seat
Alaska Launched the Longest Nonstop Route on a Boeing 737-8 MAX This Week
Back in August 2025, I wrote about Alaska Airlines’ plans to launch service between…
Miles To Memories
(Book Now!) Air Canada Aeroplan Awards Getting Up To 67% Worse
Air Canada has quietly published an updated reward chart on its website, and yes, there's a devaluation coming in a few months. 
Live and Let’s Fly
Stealth Devaluation Of American Airlines Awards Booked Via Alaska Airlines Atmos?
This week, we’ve seen that American Airlines is now restricting nonstop award space booked via partners, but on top of that, it appears that Alaska Airlines is also now charging more miles for close-in bookings on AA. Alaska Airlines Atmos Now Charging More Miles For American Airlines Awards Earlier this...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Etihad Airways Reveals Major Israel Expansion With up to Six Daily Flights to Tel Aviv Serving Pent Up Demand
Etihad Airways is set for a major expansion in Israel with plans to operate as many as six daily flights between its home hub in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, serving Israelis who are desperate to go on vacation, with connecting flights to Asia particularly in demand. At present, Etihad...
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Crise e atrasos fazem Hard Rock cancelar resorts no Ceará
O que antes era um sonho, agora virou um pesadelo. O Hard Rock desistiu de resorts no Ceará após uma série de complicações. Dois grandes projetos de resorts que levariam a marca Hard Rock para o litoral do Ceará foram cancelados. As obras seriam nas praias de Lagoinha e Jericoacoara....
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Unreal: Lufthansa Miles & More Makes Many Award Tickets Nonrefundable, Charges Up To €1,500 To Cancel “Flex” Awards
The new era of “basic” tickets and award tickets tied to revenue pricing make it essential to plan carefully when using your Miles & Mores points, lest you face a cancellation fee of up to €1,500 (i.e. forfeit your trip) or find your mileage ticket is simply nonrefundable. Lufthansa Miles...
One Mile at a Time
Eek: American Airlines Passenger Finds Used (Magnum) Condom In Seat
I find this story to be interesting on a couple of levels, beyond what meets the eye. I also can’t help but wonder about the circumstances that caused this…
Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Mastercard Gift Cards & Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
The Staples Mastercard gift card deal is ending today. It is your last chance to rack up some bonus points fee free.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Wants $30 For The Worst Seat On The Plane — Skip It And You Might Get Bumped
American Airlines is charging $30 for what may be the worst seat on the plane: a last-row middle seat by the bathrooms. The only reason to consider paying is not comfort — it is that skipping advance seat assignment can leave basic economy passengers more exposed if an oversold flight...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Near Hickman Bridge Trail at Capitol Reef National Park
Near Hickman Bridge Trail at Capitol Reef National Park is a moderate trail whose length is 0.9 miles or 1.4 kilometers that leads to a 133-foot natural bridge and views of the canyon. The...
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Passaporte digital Samsung chega à Wallet
O passaporte digital Samsung chegou à Samsung Wallet como novo recurso de identidade digital para usuários elegíveis nos Estados Unidos. A funcionalidade, criada em parceria com a Clear, permite usar o celular em pontos selecionados da TSA, mas não substitui o passaporte físico em viagens internacionais. O que a Samsung...
The Bulkhead Seat
Senator Elizabeth Warren Demands Answers From Bilt Over Housing Payment Issues
Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Bilt Rewards after reports that customers experienced payment…
One Mile at a Time
Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege, And Why Is It Controversial?
It kind of amazes me how often we see viral stories about arguments that arise over seat recline on airplanes. Perhaps the reason this always goes so viral is because of how polarizing this topic is. Don’t get me wrong, I have my opinions, but fundamentally my belief is simply...
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Tailândia reduz tempo de permanência sem visto para turistas
Por motivos de segurança pública, a Tailândia reduziu o tempo de permanência que turistas podem ficar no país sem visto.  Agora, cidadãos de cerca de 90 países não podem mais permanecer tanto tempo sem autorização oficial. O limite de estadia, que antes podia chegar a 60 dias, passou a ser...