Eye of the Flyer
Average Credit Card Debit Per State, Airbus Shows Future Jet Shape, Ryanair CEO Charged Extra for Dining, Law Professor Sues Delta Air Lines, Why Jet Seats are Blue and more Travel News!
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Airbus CEO said the future of commercial aviation could be a B-2 bomber-like plane with a cabin in the wing Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages Law professor sues Boeing, alleging...
View from the Wing
American’s New A321XLR Debuts JFK–LAX This Week — Insider Says JFK–San Francisco Starts In Spring
American’s new Airbus A321XLR enters service this week on JFK–Los Angeles, bringing its new premium-heavy cabin to the airline’s flagship transcon run. An insider report says JFK–San Francisco is next, with the A321XLR expected to begin flying that route in the spring as American starts replacing the A321T on premium...
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One Mile at a Time
Surprise: Lufthansa Sells Two Boeing 747-8s… To The US Air Force?!
Well here’s a development that I didn’t see coming, and I’m curious what the backstory is…
Running with Miles
Passenger Breaks the Wheels of His Carry-On to Avoid Carry-On Fees
Ever feel like breaking your carry-on to make sure it would fit and you don't have to pay fees? This passenger did it! The post Passenger Breaks the Wheels of His Carry-On to Avoid Carry-On Fees appeared first on Running with Miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Uber Drivers Are Starting Trips Without Passengers And Charging Them. Here’s How To Stop It
A reader shared a frustrating and expensive experience at Chicago O’Hare that highlights what may be the latest Uber scam, and why one simple setting can save you a lot of money and aggravation. The Latest Uber Scam And How A PIN Can Stop It The incident happened during a...
View from the Wing
“Someone At Hyatt Is Messing With You” — My Tampered JFK Reservation Turned Into Broken Locks And Bogus Charges
A night at one of my go-to JFK hotels turned surreal when I arrived and was told my Hyatt reservation had been changed behind my back. From there it spiraled into broken door locks, lounge and billing issues, and “bogus” charges I had to deal with on the way out. Continue...
Your Mileage May Vary
Here’s What The TSA Actually Sees When They Scan Your ID
As the TSA adds more and more Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units to the country’s airports, it means fewer and fewer people have to show their boarding passes to TSA…
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines Passenger Furious Over Free Birthday Cake Denial
I think this falls in the category of ”no good deed goes unpunished.” Or perhaps it just reflects what a high quality operation Singapore Airline runs, if this is all that people have to complain about…
One Mile at a Time
Ouch: Mesa Homeowners Card Shuts Down Effective Immediately
I’ve written in the past about the Mesa Homeowners Card, which awards points for paying your mortgage, along with all kinds of other lucrative things. I had posed the question of whether the card was too good to be true… as it turns out, it is.
Your Mileage May Vary
Dear Whoever Is Doing This At Hotels, STOP IT!
I’m never shocked when I hear about people doing stupid things. I mean, I live in Florida. People doing stupid things happen pretty much daily down here. There are some…
View from the Wing
Hilary Swank Apologizes After Going Off On Make-A-Wish Family At LAX Over A Photo They Took [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Hilary Swank freaks out on family at LAX doing Make-a-Wish trip, because she thought they were tasking her picture and maybe they were? My daughter had her first Etihad First Apartment trips at age 4. It had to wait until then because they’d...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easy Way to Make Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points More Valuable
Several no-annual-fee Chase cards can be great Ultimate Rewards earners. The problem is that those no-fee UR cards can’t transfer points to airline/hotel partners unless you also have a premium…
One Mile at a Time
A Singapore Airlines Multi-Airline Ticket Disaster: Who Is To Blame?
An OMAAT reader shared an incredibly frustrating experience he recently had, and asked for my take. This is one of those situations where the traveler gets screwed, and actually making things right is extremely complicated.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hotéis ibis te esperam! Hospedagens em São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 146
Conheça São Paulo sem pesar no bolso! Os hotéis ibis têm diárias a partir de R$ 146 e oferecem tudo para uma estadia prática e confortável. Confira os detalhes a seguir e aproveite. Sugestões de hotéis baratos A seguir você confere alguns hotéis baratos da rede Accor em São Paulo, Rio...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
12 do 12 na Nomad! Abra sua conta e ganhe US$ 12 de cashback no 1º câmbio
Em comemoração ao 12 do 12, a Nomad está com uma nova promoção: ao abrir sua conta até o dia 16 de dezembro, você pode receber US$ 12 de cashback em até 15 dias após a abertura da conta. Para aproveitar a oferta, utilize o cupom “VOAR12”. Conta Digital Nomad Para...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Ethiopian Business Kopenhagen – Johannesburg (Return): 1.480 Euro
Mit der Ethiopian Business von Kopenhagen nach Johannesburg … Bei Ethiopian herrscht gerade ein netter Sale. Daraus resultiert…
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Ein guter Ethiopian Business Sale Wien – Ost- / Südafrika
Mit der Ethiopian Business von Wien nach Afrika … Ethiopian hat gerade einen netten Sale laufen. Damit ergeben…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Plaza Premium First Lounge irá inaugurar suas primeiras salas nos EUA
O conceito Plaza Premium First, versão mais exclusiva das salas Plaza Premium, irá finalmente desembarcar nos Estados Unidos. As primeiras unidades devem abrir em 2026, nos aeroportos de Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), no Terminal D, e em Nova York (JFK), no Terminal One. Mas afinal, o que diferencia essas salas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
⁠GOL suspende temporariamente voos para Cancún e Punta Cana
A GOL suspende temporariamente voos para Cancún e Punta Cana em 2026. A decisão reflete o ajuste da malha internacional da companhia durante a baixa temporada. As mudanças afetam especificamente as rotas de Brasília para Cancún e de Guarulhos para Punta Cana, com retomada prevista para 20 de junho de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Air France abrirá novo lounge no Aeroporto de Londres-Heathrow
A Air France vai reforçar sua infraestrutura em Londres com a inauguração de um lounge próprio em Heathrow, em paralelo à ampliação de voos a partir de Paris. A Air France planeja inaugurar, na primavera europeia de 2026, um novo lounge no Aeroporto de Londres-Heathrow. O espaço ficará no Terminal...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Fique atento! CAIXA prorroga isenção de anuidade em cartões selecionados
A CAIXA prorrogou a oferta de anuidade grátis por um ano em cartões selecionados. A campanha vale para novas contratações até 19 de dezembro de 2025. A iniciativa busca ampliar o interesse do público pelos cartões do banco, oferecendo os principais cartões da CAIXA nas bandeiras Elo e VISA. A...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
Überraschend gut: JW Hanoi – Suite
Eine gute Marriott Option in Hanoi … Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Hanoi ging es für mich als…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 12 trechos nacionais a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas
A edição do Alerta de passagens PPV está no ar! Se você está pensando em viajar, mas seu saldo de pontos e milhas está no vermelho, trouxemos 12 dicas de passagens nacionais para você emitir gastando a partir de 2.400 pontos + taxas. Passagens nacionais Nessa tabela mesclamos algumas emissões...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Bate-papo PPV! Grupo gratuito para compartilhar dicas de viagens e milhas
Quer entrar num grupo onde todo mundo respira viagens, milhas e pontos? O bate-papo do PPV é esse lugar! Aqui a galera adora tirar dúvidas, trocar truques e dividir oportunidades incríveis. Só está faltando você! Veja a seguir como participar. Bate-papo PPV Para participar de nosso grupo gratuito de Bate...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Ganhe até 7 milhas por dólar com o cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite
Ainda dá tempo de participar da campanha do cartão GOL Smiles Visa Infinite oferecendo pontuação turbinada de até 7 milhas por dólar! Confira neste articomo como solicitar o seu cartão e aproveitar uma das maiores pontuações! Como conseguir 7 milhas por dólar Até o último dia do ano, você pode aproveitar...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Tem vídeo novo no YouTube: Conheça o hotel MGallery Cerretani, em Florença
Tem vídeo novo no nosso canal do Pontos pra Voar no Youtube! Dessa vez, comentando sobre o MGallery Cerretani. Nossa editora Lais Roani se hospedou no hotel e conta em detalhes como foi essa experiência. O Hotel MGallery Cerretani O Hotel Cerretani Firenze – MGallery Collection é um luxuoso hotel...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 70% de desconto na compra de pontos
Precisando de uns pontinhos? O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 70% de desconto na compra de pontos. Essa oferta é válida até amanhã, dia 14 de dezembro, e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Desconto na compra de pontos Azul Fidelidade O desconto na compra de pontos Azul está estruturado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul tem plano de recuperação aprovado nos EUA e avança para deixar Chapter 11
Após meses sob proteção do Chapter 11, a Azul recebeu autorização para implementar uma reestruturação financeira que prevê corte bilionário de endividamento, ajustes nos contratos de leasing e aportes relevantes de companhias aéreas internacionais. Justiça dos EUA aprova plano de reestruturação da Azul A Justiça dos Estados Unidos aprovou o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Hospede-se em hotéis Mercure pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 207
Prepare as malas! Neste artigo, separamos diárias em hotéis Mercure a partir de R$ 207. Desfrute de conforto, ótima localização e bons preços em um só lugar. Confira as opções a seguir e escolha seu próximo destino. Hotéis Mercure pelo Brasil Estes são alguns dos hotéis da rede Accor no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 12% OFF em passagens internacionais
Dando sequência nas ofertas, o Azul Fidelidade oferece até 12% de desconto no resgate de passagens aéreas internacionais com pontos. A promoção é válida até o dia 14 de dezembro e você confere os principais detalhes a seguir. Até 12% em Passagens Internacionais Azul Até 12% de desconto – Em...
China
Duocaish
Klook 长线游优惠：国内小团游最高立减 1000 元（2025/12/31前）
Klook 作为旅行体验平台，一直是销售各类景点、博物馆门票，提供机场接送、自助餐、购物等多种优惠，还有大量的 […]
China
Duocaish
❤️ 购买长荣航空里程：12/31前赠送35%，2025年EVA官方销售优惠
本页汇总年最新 EVA AIR Infinity MileageLands Program活动，购买长荣航空里 […]
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 12 de dezembro de 2025
Bem-vindos a última edição do Radar PPV da semana! Fugindo dos dias pacatos de sexta, hoje tivemos um dia agitado por conta do 12 do 12. Confira as novidades a seguir! Radar PPV A Livelo está com mais de 70 promoções de compra bonificada, oferecendo até 17 pontos por real...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira 10 trechos a partir de 5.500 milhas Smiles!
Alerta de passagens PPV! Confira uma seleção de resgates com a Smiles com preços abaixo de 8.000 milhas. Trechos começando em apenas 5.500 milhas Smiles + taxas. Aproveite as opções e faça seu resgate para voar pelo Brasil! Passagens nacionais com milhas Smiles Atenção: A busca dessas emissões foi realizada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Benefícios AstroPay: IOF Zero e até US$ 20 cashback na abertura da conta multimoedas
Quer começar a usar uma conta global economizando de verdade? A AstroPay se uniu ao Pontos pra Voar para liberar um benefício exclusivo para você! Com o cupom “PPVASTROPAY”, você recebe até US$ 20 de cashback na abertura da conta multimoedas e ainda faz câmbio com IOF Zero. Uma combinação...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Transfira pontos de todos os parceiros com até 80% de bônus para a Smiles
A promoção da Smiles que acabaria hoje, dia 12 de dezembro, foi prorrogada! Até o dia 14 de dezembro, o programa de fidelidade da GOL está oferecendo aos seus clientes até 80% de bônus na transferência de todos os parceiros. Vamos aos detalhes! Promoção Smiles e parceiros Nesta campanha de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
LATAM expande oferta para Europa e Patagônia
LATAM inicia as vendas de suas novidades internacionais para 2026, ano em que aposta tanto no aumento de voos para Barcelona quanto no retorno da operação de inverno para Bariloche. A LATAM Brasil anunciou ajustes importantes em sua oferta internacional para 2026, reforçando a conectividade do país com destinos de...
Live and Let’s Fly
Virgin’s “Status Match” Feels More Like A Tease
Virgin Voyages advertises a status match program, but what travelers receive is a one-time perk bundle than anything resembling real elite status. Background: A Match That Really Isn’t One Virgin Voyages has launched what it calls an “Enhanced Status Match Offer,” but the fine print reveals something very different. Instead...
You Are Travel
Past the Cancellation Window, But Need to Cancel Your Hotel Room? – Try This…
​tl;dr – A simple but effective way to possibly skip out on any cancellation penalties. The other day,… The post Past the Cancellation Window, But Need to Cancel Your Hotel Room? – Try This… appeared first on You Are Travel.

Reviews

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One Mile at a Time
United Boeing 777 Has Engine Failure, Causing Dulles Airport Brush Fire
Aircraft engine failures happen pretty frequently, and they’re not a huge deal. However, here’s an example of one that looked much worse than it was, given that it started a small fire on the ground.
PointsMath
Airlines Status Match and Challenge Promotions [Dec’25]
Airlines and hotels launch status match promotions from time to time. Some programs also have Status challenge promotions. Here is the current airline’s status match and challenge promotions you can use. Airlines Status Match/Challenge Promotions [Paid] Here is the list of status matches or challenge promotions that you can use:...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Airline Married Segment Itineraries, And Why Should You Care?
Airlines take a complex approach to inventory and revenue management, regardless of whether you’re paying cash for a ticket or redeeming points. Nowadays we frequently see airlines use married segment logic for award tickets, so in this post, I’d like to discuss that in a bit more detail. What exactly...
One Mile at a Time
What Are Airline Married Segment Itineraries, And Why Should You Care?
Airlines take a complex approach to inventory and revenue management, regardless of whether you’re paying cash for a ticket or redeeming points. Nowadays we frequently see airlines use married segment logic for award tickets, so in this post, I’d like to discuss that in a bit more detail. What exactly...
ATX Jetsetter
United Airlines Flight Loses Engine, Causes Brush Fire at Washington Area Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced an engine failure on departure from Washington Dulles International Airport which resulted in a small brush fire. The post United Airlines Flight Loses Engine, Causes Brush Fire at Washington Area Airport appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Altitude Reserve card changes, increased Southwest & Amtrak offers, many Amex Offers, & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s a busy week for soon-to-expire deals. The US Bank Altitude Reserve card will be changing on Monday, so Sunday December 1 is the last opportunity...
ATX Jetsetter
Weekly Recap: December 13, 2026
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending December 13, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: December 13, 2026 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
If you're not sure how to take advantage of the easy $50 welcome bonus from Rakuten, here is in my opinion the best way to get some easy money. Simply ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 331
Islands is a publication that was launched in 1981 and has been digital only since 2014; and it is based in Fishers in Indiana — but that is not what is wrong with the screen shot that is shown below which pertains to this article. For this edition of this popular...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13th/14th December)
Well, I’m way over the hill, as I’ve been enjoying a big round birthday number travelling, in the air, expliring an so on. But the blog has been running in the background whilst I’ve been travelling, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Petronas Towers,...
One Mile at a Time
American Flight Attendant Smartly & Subtly Makes Sure Man Isn’t A Creep
I came across a video on Instagram that has been viewed tens of millions of times. At first, I was confused how this was even interesting, but then I quickly figured out what was going on here (though it’s not entirely clear to me if the passenger even realizes it?).
Your Mileage May Vary
The Rise, Fall, and Modern Versions of Airline Lifetime Flight Passes
I don’t know about you, but for me, I think the ultimate in travel luxury would be a lifetime pass, or its equivalent, to something. Walt Disney World sold such…
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: December 13th
Greetings from Tampa! I was in Louisville and Chicago this week on business. This… The post 2025 Weekly Review: December 13th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Passenger Rips The Wheels Off His Carry-On To Beat The Gate Bag Sizer — Then Can’t Get It Back Out
A low-cost carrier passenger got called out at the gate for a carry-on that was just a bit too big, and instead of paying to check it he ripped the wheels off on the spot. The bag technically makes it into the gate sizer — but then he struggles to...
Frequent Miler
(50% sale) CardPointers: Automatically enroll offers to all of your cards
CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: December 13, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m off on a quick adventure with my dad, which I’ll be sharing the details of shortly, and I’m looking forward to that (though it’s not quite as exciting of a trip as I had hoped, due to time constraints)....
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Arsmel World’s Smallest 100W Travel Adapter (Back By Sunday)
The Arsmel travel adapter comes with 5 USB ports and 2 AC ports, along with a voltage indicator. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
The Easy Way to Make Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points More Valuable
Several no-annual-fee Chase cards can be great Ultimate Rewards earners. The problem is that those no-fee UR cards can’t transfer points to airline/hotel partners unless you also have a premium…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Learned Something Profound At Kitschy “Cultural Dinner” In Ethiopia
I went to what I assumed would be a kitschy, tourist-oriented “cultural dinner” in Ethiopia and walked away having learned something genuinely profound about how Ethiopians see themselves and their place in history. The Ethiopian Story Of Queen Sheba I Never Learned Until A “Cultural Dinner” I’ll admit it upfront:...
Frequent Miler
More Easy Rewards: Fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Staples
Update 12/13/25: This Visa gift card deal is meant to be a two week deal, so it’s due to run through Saturday December 20. ~ Staples is again offering fee-free fixed $200 Visa Gift Cards from Sunday, December 7, through December 13 20. The limit is nine per customer per...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hawaiian Airlines Set to Join oneworld® Alliance on April 22nd
Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the oneworld® alliance on April 22, 2026. This marks… The post Hawaiian Airlines Set to Join oneworld® Alliance on April 22nd appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Whoopsy – The 2025 Travel Mistakes I’ll Keep Making
I'm living and learning, but I imagine these 2025 travel mistakes are here to stay. Do you slip up the same way I do? The post Whoopsy – The 2025 Travel Mistakes I’ll Keep Making appeared first on Miles to Memories.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Eating in Madrid: Mercado de San Miguel
The seconds were relentlessly ticking away towards lunch time as the sol de Octubre was shining brightly on the growing mass of tourists and natives flowing in and out of this historic building of decorative iron posts guarding a wall of glass. The fragrant greetings of colorful fresh fruits and...
View from the Wing
Hilary Swank Apologizes After Going Off On Make-A-Wish Family At LAX Over A Photo They Took [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Hilary Swank freaks out on family at LAX doing Make-a-Wish trip, because she thought they were tasking her picture and maybe they were? My daughter had her first Etihad First Apartment trips at age 4. It had to wait until then because they’d...