The Points of Life
I Blew It: Missing Blowholes in Samoa And Tuna in America
Missing It is part of the Bula! Fiji Hub Trip Report. Are you ready for another Travel Lesson? This one is especially annoying but also not completely my fault. With limited time to explore the South Pacific before my Melbourne Residency, I only had time to visit Samoa for two...
TravelUpdate
Helping Book a Fall Trip for Family: An Award Travel Win
I’ve now been into travel rewards for more than a decade. While I don’t have a tally of how many miles and points I’ve redeemed in that time, it’s certainly in the millions. Award travel has become old hat in ways. One thing that never gets old, however, it helping...
Trending
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Emirates Announces The First Nine Destinations For its Airbus A350, Which Will Enter Service On September 15 to This City
Emirates has just announced the first nine destinations for its brand new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will be delivered to the Dubai-based carrier in the next few months and will feature the airline’s eagerly anticipated ‘next generation’ Business Class seat. The inaugural destination for Emirates’ first-ever Airbus A350 will be...
Frequent Miler
Citi axing Premier card on May 9, launching Strata Premier card on May 16
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and after dozens of smoke signal rumors about an impending Citi Strata credit card for what’s felt like years, it’s now almost here. We’ve received word that Citi will be retiring the Premier card for new applications from May 9, 2024. It’ll be replaced by...
View from the Wing
New Qatar Airways Credit Cards Give You Instant oneworld Status, Best Way To Access American And Alaska Lounges?
Qatar Airways just launched two new U.S. credit cards and they are really interesting since just getting the premium card gives you oneworld status that includes lounge access when flying American Airlines and Alaska Airlines domestically - for less than buying a lounge membership - and even includes access to...
One Mile at a Time
United 777 Polaris Business Class: Great, Except The Food
Hello from San Francisco, as Im currentlywrapping up my review trip! I just flew United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Polaris business class on the short 8hr15min flight from Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO).
Live and Let’s Fly
When United Airlines Invited “Families With Young Children” To Preboard, She Strutted Into First Class With Her “Service” Puppy
Another day, another dog incident, this time one that I personally witnessed on my recent United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seattle. When a preboarding call was made for families with young children, an older woman with a puppy decided it was her turn to board with her “son.”...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Flight Diverts Due To Rude, Petty Flight Attendant
UPDATE: The Joel Ghansham – American Airlines story is making headlines again this week…for reasons that are not clear…but my assessment remains unchanged from last year. While it is not just appropriate but smart to treat flight attendants kindly, I do not view his request as unreasonable and I do...
View from the Wing
“That’s Illegal!” Woman Caught Drinking Kombucha On Southwest Airlines Flight
A Southwest Airlines passenger was scolded by a flight attendant for drinking kombucha on board - telling her that it's illegal to bring on board. Kombucha contains alcohol and you cannot drink alcohol that you've served to yourself on a plane. Continue reading “That’s Illegal!” Woman Caught Drinking Kombucha On...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
These 5 Countries Do Not Have Airports. One Has No Hotels, Either.
Although people can book tickets and travel virtually anywhere in the world, commercial airplanes cannot fly into 5 countries because they do not have airports. One of those countries has no hotel or resort properties, either. To get to these countries via commercial airplane, you must fly into a neighboring country...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Accused Of Shocking Anti-Semitism
DansDeals has the story of how American Airlines allegedly removed an unaccompanied minor Orthodox Jewish passenger from a flight, due to the behavior of another Orthodox Jewish passenger who he didn’t even know…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Air Frances Mounts Rescue Operation After Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in Canada’s Remote Arctic Capital
Air France had to launch a rescue operation on Tuesday for a planeload of passengers who found themselves stranded in a remote town known as Canada’s Arctic Capital after their flight from Paris to Seattle had to make an emergency landing when smoke was detected onboard. The flight had departed...
View from the Wing
Think Twice Before Putting Your Feet Into the Seat Pocket – What Might Be Lurking There [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Think Twice Before Putting Your Feet Into the Seat Pocket – What Might Be Lurking There [Roundup]...
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe 12 mil milhas Smiles em dois meses assinando o Clube 1.000
A Smiles, em sua nova promoção, está oferecendo a seus clientes 12 mil milhas em dois meses em novas assinaturas do Clube 1.000. Abaixo, veja os principais detalhes. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na Smiles durante esse processo. Neste...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Dudalina e Azul Fidelidade oferecem até 18 pontos por real gasto em compras online
Azul Fidelidade e Dudalina estão oferecendo a seus clientes até 18 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Veja na sequência os principais detalhes desta oferta. Pontuação Nesta campanha, a pontuação está organizada da seguinte forma: 18 pontos – Assinantes do Clube Azul 14 pontos – Demais clientes Como Participar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Extra e Esfera oferecem até 5 pontos por real gasto em categorias selecionadas
A Esfera está oferecendo aos seus clientes a oportunidade de ganhar até 5 pontos por real gasto em categorias selecionadas no Extra. Na sequência, confira os principais detalhes. Extra Segmento: Varejo Pontuação Para esta campanha a pontuação extra está estruturada da seguinte forma: 05 pontos – Nas categorias: Telas, Games e Informática 04...
Germany
PointsMag
Westin bringt die nächste Generation des Heavenly Bed auf den Markt
Einer Hauptgründe für die große Beliebtheit und den Erfolg der Marke Westin von Marriott, ist das berühmte Heavenly… Weiterlesen Westin bringt die nächste Generation des Heavenly Bed auf den Markt by PointsMag.
Germany
PointsMag
Welches Meilenprogramm eignet sich am besten, um schnell einen Star Alliance Gold Status zu erreichen?
Das Spiel um Punkte und Meilen in der Luftfahrt wird von drei Allianzen dominiert: oneworld, SkyTeam und Star… Weiterlesen Welches Meilenprogramm eignet sich am besten, um schnell einen Star Alliance Gold Status zu erreichen? by PointsMag.
Japan
Riku Miley
【限定ポッドキャスト】Hiltonニュース3連発！SLH、Autocamp、夏のポイント2倍プロモ！
内容的には 1.SLHがハイアットを離れ、ヒルトンと提携！徐々に追加予定 ‐ 無料宿泊券も利用可能、5泊目無料、ステータス朝食なども有効 – 問題は予約できるかどうか・・・ 2．Autocampって？これも取れるかどうかが問題 3．夏の2倍ポイントプロモーション – ポイントが貯めにくくなった今、戦略が必要 など、楽しく話しています。 オンラインコミュニティの詳しい説明はこちらです。 The post 【限定ポッドキャスト】Hiltonニュース3連発！SLH、Autocamp、夏のポイント2倍プロモ！ first appeared on アメリカ在住陸マイラー.
Japan
Voyage Avance
ルフトハンザ・ドイツ航空(LH)の新しいビジネスクラス「アレグリス(Allegris)」
2017年、ルフトハンザ・ドイツ航空(LH)は新たな長距離路線ビジネスクラスの導入計画を発表しました。 　 この計画はかなり遅れており、7年近く経ってようやく、新しいビジネスクラス「アレグリス」が導入されました。 ちょっ...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV – Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 07 de maio de 2024
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! Veja na sequência todas as promoções disponíveis nesta terça-feira. O LATAM Pass está oferecendo até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos de parceiros selecionados, incluindo BRB e C6 Bank. No Radar do PPV de hoje publicamos todas as promoções de acúmulo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 5 milhas por real gasto em eletrodomésticos selecionados no Shopping Smiles – Junte até 53 mil milhas
A Smiles está oferecendo a seus associados até 5 milhas por real gasto em eletrodomésticos selecionados no Shopping. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na Smiles durante esse processo. Neste artigo mostramos alguns cenários do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Livelo oferece até 8 pontos por real gasto em produtos selecionados nas Casas Bahia
A Livelo, em sua nova oferta, está oferecendo a seus clientes até 8 pontos por real gasto em produtos selecionados nas Casas Bahia. Veja na sequência os principais detalhes. Pontuação A pontuação turbinada está estruturada da seguinte forma: 08 pontos – Em produtos selecionados AOC 04 pontos – Nas categorias:...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Smiles oferece passagens na América do Sul a partir de 13.3 mil milhas
Pensando em viajar pela América do Sul nos próximos meses? A Smiles está com uma nova promoção de passagens internacionais, onde é possível encontrar trechos a partir de 13.3 mil milhas, mais taxas. Vamos aos detalhes! Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Inter Empresas oferece 7% de cashback em passagens na LATAM, Azul e GOL
Tá na hora de procurar aquele MEI que você abriu há 2 anos! O Banco Inter anunciou cashback de 7% na compra de passagens na LATAM, Azul e GOL. Para garantir o benefício, basta ter conta corporativa e seguir o passo a passo, como mostramos a seguir. Mecânica da Promoção...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Qatar Business Light Mailand – Indien (Return): 1.630 Euro
Mit der Qatar Business von Mailand nach Indien … Qatar Airways hat weiterhin einen sehr netten Business Deal…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Reserve hotéis Accor em Roma com diárias a partir de R$ 624
Tem viagem programada para Roma? Infelizmente, a disponibilidade de hotéis Accor em Roma é bem limitada. Além de poucos hotéis, vários deles estão distante do centro, inviabilizando a hospedagem para quem busca praticidade para fazer turismo. Confira neste artigo cinco hotéis com melhor localização e diárias a partir de R$...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bradesco oferece Mastercard Black com isenção de anuidade vitalícia
Vem ver! Durante o mês de maio, o Banco Bradesco concederá isenção permanente da anuidade do Mastercard Black. A oferta vale até o dia 31, mas atenção, pois uma série de regras precisam ser respeitadas para não perder o benefício! Isenção de Anuidade Vitalícia Condições Estão elegíveis a requerer a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Má notícia! TAP reajusta valores para resgates de passagens de volta ao mundo
A TAP anunciou um reajuste de valores para resgates de passagens de volta ao mundo utilizando milhas Miles&Go. A mudança vai ocorrer no próximo dia 20 de maio. Passagem de Volta ao Mundo TAP Miles&Go O programa de fidelidade da TAP permite a emissão de bilhetes de volta ao mundo...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Egyptair Business Johannesburg – DACH (Oneway): 600 Euro
Mit der Egyptair Business von Johannesburg nach Deutschland, Schweiz oder Österreich … Egyptair hat geraden einen Business Sale…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Ganhe desconto na assinatura mensal e trimestral ou 1 mês grátis na assinatura anual do ALL Signature
Pensando em assinar o clube? Aproveite, pois o ALL Signature segue com a sua campanha de aniversário, onde oferece a seus clientes desconto em todas as modalidades de pagamento para novas assinaturas. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Conheça o ALL Signature O ALL Signature é o clube de pontos da...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Parceria Reestabelecida: GOL e South African Airways retomam acordo Codeshare – Resgate trechos awards
Nesta terça-feira, dia 07 de maio, a GOL e a South African Airlines trouxeram a ótima notícia da retomada de seu acordo Codeshare. Já é possível achar tarifas award, confira abaixo. Acordo Reestabelecido A retomada do acordo de compartilhamento de voos vai beneficiar Clientes GOL nos voos internacionais entre São...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Visafreie Einreise für DACH nach China bis Dezember verlängert
Bis Ende Dezember visafrei nach China einreisen … Der Tourismus nach China dürfte mit Covid-19 zum Erliegen gekommen…
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Park Hyatt Tokyo schließt bis Oktober 2025
Das Park Hyatt Tokyo hat zu … 2011 habe ich hier mit einem Review zum Park Hyatt Tokyo…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos de parceiros selecionados para o LATAM Pass – Incluindo BRB e C6 Bank
O LATAM Pass deu início a uma nova oferta com parceiros selecionados, onde oferece a seus clientes até 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos, incluindo BRB e C6 Bank. Veja os principais detalhes abaixo. Bonificação A bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 30% de bônus – Assinantes do Clube...
Germany
PointsMag
So kannst du mit Geschenken zum Muttertag viele Punkte Meilen sammeln
Es ist Mai und der Muttertag steht vor der Tür. Am kommenden Sonntag, den 12. Mai ist Muttertag… Weiterlesen So kannst du mit Geschenken zum Muttertag viele Punkte Meilen sammeln by PointsMag.
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
United aumenta valores dos resgates prêmio com parceiros do MileagePlus
A United aumentou os valores de resgates de passagens award para voos com parceiros do MileagePlus. O que inicialmente parecia ser um aumento somente para voos na primeira classe, agora parece ter sido ampliado para classe executiva e até mesmo para resgates em classe econômica. United MileagePlus O MileagePlus da...
Frequent Miler
Amex Platinum 40th birthday Amex Offers: Delta, Hilton, JetBlue, Hertz & more
American Express launched the Platinum card back in 1984. They’re therefore celebrating its 40th birthday this year and as part of that there’s a bunch of new Amex Offers that can only be found on personal Amex Platinum cards. The Deals & Key Terms Amex Platinum cardholders have Amex Offers...
One Mile at a Time
Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With 40% Bonus (2.14 Cents Per Mile)
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. Emirates Skywards has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles. While this is one of the better offers we’ve seen from the program, unfortunately it probably doesn’t represent a good value for most. Still, let’s go...

Reviews

Read the latest reviews for road warriors and frequent flyers.

Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Aspire Lounge Sofia (SOF)
The Aspire Lounge is the only lounge in Sofia International Airport (SOF) and open to both business class travelers and Priority Pass members. For a lounge without any competition, it was not bad at all. Aspire Lounge Sofia Review (SOF) Aspire is part of the Swissport family and operates a...
TravelUpdate
My credit card cancellation spree
I decided to embark on a credit card cancellation spree - a bit disillusioned by all the annual fee increases and lack of tangible benefits.
One Mile at a Time
New JetBlue & Etihad Loyalty Partnership: Earn, Redeem Points
While JetBlue and Etihad have had a partnership for around a decade, the airlines are taking this to the next level, with the introduction of reciprocal loyalty program perks.
View from the Wing
Bilt Rewards Expands: Hilton Honors Added as Latest Transfer Partner – What It Means for You
Bilt Rewards has added Hilton Honors as a transfer partner. Just like with their addition of Marriott as a transfer partner in the fall, it doesn’t add much to the program. It’s not that Hilton Honors points aren’t valuable, it’s that everything at Hilton is inflated by a factor of...
One Mile at a Time
How To Redeem Bilt Rewards Points For Best Value
Link:Apply for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard
The Bulkhead Seat
Promo: $50 Off Air France Flights With Mother’s Day Discount
Air France has released a promo that offers $50 off flights for Mother’s Day.… The post Promo: $50 Off Air France Flights With Mother’s Day Discount appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
LOT Polish Airlines to expand its Embraer E2 fleet
LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its Embraer operation, with the airline to lease additional aircraft. LOT Polish Airlines will lease three new E195-E2s from Azorra. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed in Q3 2024. They will be configured in...
Frequent Floaters
Do You Agree? A Cruise is Simply a Better Vacation Than an All-inclusive Resort
Thanks to a bunch of Hilton points and free night certs from my Hilton Business Amex cards (that sadly is going away as a spend perk as of the end of June) I am still enjoying the glow from spending 9 days at the Hilton all-inclusive resort in Jamaica last...
Eye of the Flyer
Why You Might Not Want to Sit in Row 12 on Some Delta Airbus Planes (Especially If You Have Kids Who Enjoy Looking Out the Window)
My colleague Matthew Klint at Live and Let’s Fly wrote a post about a young woman who bought a window seat — in the plane’s Comfort+ cabin, no less — only to discover her row had no windows. Just by looking at the picture she posted, I knew the aircraft...
View from the Wing
Pro-Hamas Protestors Attempt To Breach Athens Hotel Housing Israeli Tourists
Riots broke out at Omonia Square in Athens on Tuesday, as demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli-owned Brown Acropol Hotel, where the group believed that Israeli guests were inside. Participants chanted anti-Israel slogans and attempted to breach the premises looking for the Israelis. Continue reading Pro-Hamas Protestors Attempt To Breach Athens Hotel...
The Bulkhead Seat
Electrical Fire Causes Emergency Evacuation of Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
An electrical fire in the nose of a Delta Airbus A321neo caused the evacuation… The post Electrical Fire Causes Emergency Evacuation of Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Traveling For Miles
5 new modest travel offers on the Platinum Card® from American Express [Targeted]
American Express appears to be celebrating 40 years of its top consumer card (the top card you can actually apply for) by launching a number of targeted offers that can either save cardholders a little cash or help them to top up their Membership Rewards balances. The post 5 new modest...
Miles For Family
How Many Miles and Points Do I Own? (Leana’s Turn)
A few weeks ago, Nancy spilled the beans about her treasure, AKA miles and points balances. It generated a lively discussion, so I figured I might as well do a great reveal myself. Similar to what Nancy said, I have more than some, less than others. If we are talking...
One Mile at a Time
Save On Delta Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced, which is easy enough to take advantage of.
Frequent Miler
Use Finnair Avios to book Scandinavian hotels at 2c per point or better
Booking hotels with airline miles is almost always an awful value, even when there is a “deal” to do so. You’re almost always getting very low value per mile, particularly if you’re comparing not just to the price shown on the airline booking platform but the lowest price you can...
Live and Let’s Fly
Photo Essay: Sofia, Bulgaria
I’ve offered detailed photo essays of my visits to the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Museum Of Socialist Art in Sofia, Bulgaria, but here I will offer a broader sense of what this capital city is like. My Walk Through Sofia, Bulgaria – A Photo Essay These days I...
One Mile at a Time
Save On Hilton Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays, especially with co-branded credit card partnersHiltonandMarriott.
One Mile at a Time
Save On JetBlue Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced that can save you money on the cost of a JetBlue purchase — this could be a good opportunity.
One Mile at a Time
Buy Hawaiian Airlines Gift Card With 10% Bonus
Hawaiian Airlines has just launched a promotion on purchasing gift cards, as flagged by Frequent Miler. While this isn’t the highest value promotion we’ve ever seen, I’m sure some Hawaiian Airlines frequent flyers will find this to be worthwhile.
Monkey Miles
Chase Sapphire Family referrals are now populating new 75k offers( Refer to/from Preferred or Reserve )
If you’d like a complete run down on how to utilize Chase Refer a Friend, you can read this article where we do a deep dive into populating referrals and you can leave your referrals in the comments section. These referrals are now populating the higher 75k offers. Earlier this...
The Shutterwhale
The Best Time to Apply for Credit Card in Singapore – Earn Sign-up Rewards + Additional Prizes and a Chance to Win Business Class Tickets with SingSaver (8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024)
SingSaver has just brought back the Team Cashback vs Air Miles campaign which will run from 8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024 - new applicants can enjoy fantastic sign-up gifts, as well as a chance to earn up to 34,000 bonus Max Miles or S$370 worth of voucher when...
Live from a Lounge
Akasa Air enhances pets on-board offering
Akasa has outlined its new policy to allow pets on board their aircraft, and it is better than the old one. Here is how your pet can join you on your next flight on board Akasa Air. The post Akasa Air enhances pets on-board offering appeared first on Live from...
Live from a Lounge
Flyers alert: Air India Express cancels over 70 flights on May 08
Air India Express is the latest airline of the Tata group to be caught in a storm of employee discontent, and facing mass flight cancellations on account of that. The post Flyers alert: Air India Express cancels over 70 flights on May 08 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Another big bonus from Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer – 20,000 points on stays of 2+ nights
Preferred Hotel Group I Prefer is become well known, at least for those of us who track bonuses, for providing some big bonuses several times per year. I Prefer’s most famous one is definitely the Cyber Monday offer of 30,000 points on one stay and this new offer, while it...