Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa Will Bring Back Free Tea and Coffee in Short-Haul Economy in Bid to Improve Customer Satisfaction Scores
The German flag carrier Lufthansa has announced plans to reintroduce free tea and coffee in short-haul Economy as part of a trial to improve customer satisfaction scores, the airline’s chief executive Jens Ritter has confirmed. Lufthansa first announced plans to ditch complimentary food and drink in short-haul economy in November...
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Severe Weather to Impact Northeastern United States: May 2024 Travel Alert
Consider ensuring that you have alternate plans ready to be implemented in case your travels are adversely affected because of a dangerously strong system causing severe weather to impact the northeastern United States May 2024.
The following statement is currently posted at the official Internet web site of the National Weather...
2PAXfly
AIR VANUATU: Cancels flights, enters voluntary administration
Late yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 10 May), the Vanuatu government, which owns the airline, announced that it would cease all flights for the next three days while the Government determined the company’s fate. Passengers were stranded without a clear idea of what to do—whether to rebook flights on other airlines or...
View from the Wing
Terrifying Mid-Air Ordeal: Spirit Airlines Passengers Brace for Water Landing During Pressurization Crisis
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Spirit Airlines flight NK270 from Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale reportedly prepared for a ditching. The month-old Airbus A321neo took off from Jamaica at 1:24 p.m. but had a pressurization issue that was identified during the climb out. They halted their ascent at 5,000 feet...
Points With a Crew
The Mental Load That “Planners” Carry While Traveling
Today I wanted to write a bit of a different post, talking about something that I noticed on our recent trip to Europe. Like probably many who are reading this post, I am the “trip planner”. We often see references to P1 or P2 (talking about Player 1 or Player...
Points With a Crew
Why You Should Always Put Your Frequent Flyer Number On Your Reservation
On a recent flight, I forgot to put my frequent flyer number on my reservation, and even though it was an award flight (so I earned no miles), because of the way it turned out, I wished I had put it on there. Here's why I recommend always...
Live and Let’s Fly
Mike Tyson Suffers Medical Scare In First Class On American Airlines Flight To Los Angeles
Boxer Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles last night, with flight attendants asking if a doctor was present onboard. Doctors Requested For Mike Tyson Onboard American Airlines Flight To LAX 57-year-old Tyson was flying from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles...
View from the Wing
Late-Night Standoff At Motel 6 LAX As Garfield Cosplay Superfans Battle Over Double Booking
Joey Clift, an Emmy-nominated TV writer and proud Garfield enthusiast, recently found himself in an unexpected standoff at the Motel 6 near Los Angeles International Airport. This late-night escapade, sparked by a love for the lasagna-loving cartoon cat, unfolded in a series of tweets on May 26.
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Travel With Grant
My Las Vegas Casino Status Matches: Caesars Diamond > Wynn Platinum > Fontainebleau Gold > MGM Gold > Unity by Hard Rock Icon
Good evening everyone, I hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend. Over the weekend, Laura and I stayed at the Paris Las Vegas, I completed a few casino status matches, we had some nice brunches and dinners, and we saw 2 Cirque Du Soleil shows. I will write more...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV – Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 27 de maio de 2024
Bem-vindos a primeira edição do Radar PPV da semana! Abaixo, confira todas as promoções disponíveis nesta segunda-feira. Esfera e Pontofrio estão oferecendo a seus clientes até 7 pontos por real gasto em produtos Samsung selecionados. A Smiles, por sua vez, está oferecendo 16 mil milhas na hora ao assinar o...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Resgate passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 5.600 milhas Smiles
Pensando em viajar nos próximos meses? Neste artigo, trouxemos algumas sugestões de passagens pelo Brasil a partir de 5.600 milhas Smiles, mais taxas. Confira os detalhes na sequência. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir se continuará acumulando milhas na Smiles durante esse...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira 13 hotéis Accor baratos no interior de São Paulo com diárias a partir de R$ 111
Neste artigo você encontra nossa sugestão de hotéis baratos da rede ibis Budget no interior do Estado de São Paulo, em cidades como Campinas, Jundiaí, Sorocaba, Ribeirão Preto e outras, com diárias a partir de R$ 111, com ou sem café da manhã, dependendo do hotel escolhido. Hotéis Baratos no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Smiles oferece 16 mil milhas na hora ao assinar o Clube 1.000 – Milheiro a partir de R$ 10,80
A Smiles resolveu prorrogar até às 21h sua campanha de adesão ao clube, que oferece 16 mil milhas na hora em novas assinaturas do Clube 1.000. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes. Milhas Turbinadas Assinando o Clube 1.000 na atual promoção, você ganhará 16 mil milhas na hora, sendo 1.000 do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Novidade! Turbo Livelo oferece a possibilidade de dobrar os pontos acumulados – Vale a pena?
A Livelo lançou uma nova funcionalidade no site, o Turbo Livelo, onde é possível dobrar os pontos acumulados com os cartões do Banco do Brasil, Bradesco ou em compras em sites parceiros. E, claro, a pergunta é: “Vale a pena?” Confira abaixo os detalhes. Turbo Livelo A nova funcionalidade já...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ainda dá tempo! Ganhe desconto na assinatura mensal e trimestral ou 1 mês grátis na assinatura anual do ALL Signature
Se você está pensando em assinar o clube, aproveite a atual campanha do ALL Signature, que oferece a seus clientes desconto em todas as modalidades de pagamento para novas assinaturas. Na sequência, confira os principais detalhes. Conheça o ALL Signature O ALL Signature é o clube de pontos da Accor...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 7 pontos Esfera por real gasto em produtos Samsung selecionados no Pontofrio
Esfera e Pontofrio deram início a uma nova oferta de acúmulo de pontos turbinados. Desta vez, está oferecendo aos seus associados até 7 pontos por real gasto em produtos Samsung selecionados. Confira os principais detalhes na sequência. Mecânica da Bonificação Para esta campanha, a pontuação turbinada está estruturada da seguinte...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles oferece desconto na transferência de milhas para o ALL – Ganhe até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos gerados
A Smiles, em sua nova promoção, está oferecendo desconto aos seus clientes que transferirem milhas para o ALL até o dia 31 de maio. Além disso, é possível ganhar até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos Rewards gerados. Mecânica da Promoção Durante o período promocional, a seguinte paridade será aplicada...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Nova chance! Ative seu cupom e abasteça com até R$10 de desconto no Shell Box
Prorrogado! O Shell Box estendeu a validade do seu último cupom para hoje, domingo 26 de maio. Com isso, os usuários tem mais algumas horas para abastecer com desconto de R$ 0,15 por litro até o total de R$ 10 para qualquer forma de pagamento. Vale lembrar que o benefício...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Promoção LifeMiles Avianca: Descontos de até 30% em passagens para América Central e do Sul
A mais recente promoção “Destinos do Mês” da Avianca LifeMiles já está disponível. Até 29 de maio de 2024, é possível reservar passagens prêmio dos Estados Unidos para destinos selecionados com até 30% de desconto, começando a partir de 2.770 LifeMiles. A promoção é válida para reservas em classe econômica...
Germany
PointsMag
JetBlue und British Airways planen Codeshare-Partnerschaft
British Airways und JetBlue planen eine umfassende neue Partnerschaft, im Rahmen derer die beiden Fluggesellschaften bedeutende Teile ihrer…
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Só hoje! LATAM Pass oferece até 46 mil pontos extras na adesão do clube
Após encerrar uma campanha de adesão ao Clube ontem, o LATAM Pass deu início a uma nova oferta. Desta vez, está oferecendo aos seus clientes até 46 mil pontos extras. Abaixo, confira os principais detalhes desta oferta, válida apenas hoje, dia 27 de maio. Mecânica da Bonificação Esta promoção de...
France
The Travelers Club
Air France réinvente l’expérience La Première avec des suites privatives à Paris
Air France, déjà bien connue pour l’excellence de son service La Première, innove une fois de plus en améliorant l’expérience de ses passagers à Paris – Charles de Gaulle. À partir de juillet 2024, la compagnie aérienne tricolore introduira des nouveautés exclusives destinées à ses clients de Première classe, dans...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Até às 14h! Smiles oferece 16 mil milhas na hora ao assinar o Clube 1.000 – Milheiro a partir de R$ 10,80
Perdeu a última oferta? A Smiles decidiu voltar com a ação promocional oferecem 16 mil milhas na hora em novas assinaturas do Clube 1.000. Aproveite, pois essa promoção encerra às 14h! Milhas Turbinadas Assinando o Clube 1.000 na atual promoção, você ganhará 16 mil milhas na hora, sendo 1.000 do...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Apenas hoje! LATAM Pass e Livelo oferecem 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos
Livelo e LATAM Pass começaram a semana com uma nova oferta, onde oferecem a seus associados 30% de bônus na transferência de pontos. Veja na sequência os principais detalhes desta campanha válida apenas hoje, 27 de maio. Bonificação Para esta campanha, a bonificação está estruturada da seguinte forma: 30% de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ministério anuncia malha aérea emergencial para o Rio Grande do Sul
O Governo Federal, através do Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos, anunciou recentemente a malha aérea emergencial para apoiar a população afetada pelas enchentes no Rio Grande do Sul. Ao todo serão 116 voos semanais na primeira fase, sendo 88 deles no Rio Grande do Sul e 28 em Santa Catarina....
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul Fidelidade oferece até 60% de bônus na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros, exceto BRB e Livelo – Ganhe até 20% extra por tempo de clube
O Azul Fidelidade começou a semana com uma nova promoção, na qual oferece a seus clientes até 60% de bônus na transferência de pontos de todos os parceiros, exceto BRB e Livelo. Além disso, oferece um bônus extra de até 20% por tempo de clube. Bonificação Para esta campanha, a...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Guia completo! Tudo sobre o cartão Banco do Brasil Altus Visa Infinite e seus benefícios
Procurando um super cartão de crédito? Talvez o Altus seja o que você busca! Neste artigo mostramos todos os detalhes sobre o cartão Banco do Brasil Altus Visa Infinite, disponível exclusivamente para os clientes do segmento BB Private. Sobre o Banco do Brasil O maior banco público brasileiro foi fundado...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Virgin Australia Velocity: Earn 3x Status Credits on all flights until July 31 (Register by May 29)
Virgin Australia Velocity members can earn 3x Elite Status Credits on all flights when they register for this offer by 11.59pm AEST May 29 and then book flights for travel until July 31, 24. The offer is available on any eligible Domestic, Trans-Tasman or International Short Haul Virgin Australia marketed...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Flight From Chicago O’Hare Aborted Takeoff Due to Engine Fire
United flight UA2091 was ready to depart Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and head…
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Frequent Miler
Earn elite status: AA vs Delta vs United
In this post I’ve compared the requirements for earning elite status among the big three: AA, Delta, and United. In recent years, all three have simplified their programs to make it possible to earn elite status through a single metric. And all three make it possible to earn status through...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
High Fructose Syrup in Mexican Coca-Cola.
People in the United States who enjoy drinking Coca-Cola believe that the soft drink tastes even better when it is manufactured in Mexico because sugar is used as the sweetener; but when I recently drank a can of Coca-Cola from Mexico, I noticed that it did not taste much differently...
Frequent Miler
Our experience using the Fontainebleau Gold $150 dining credit (and quick review of Mother Wolf Las Vegas)
I’ve spent the past several days in Las Vegas taking advantage of the status matching shenanigans that I wrote about here. Everything has gone as smoothly as expected thus far. On our first night, we stopped at the Wynn Rewards desk and matched from Caesars Diamond to Wynn Platinum. Then,...
View from the Wing
Late-Night Standoff At Motel 6 LAX As Garfield Cosplay Superfans Battle Over Double Booking
Joey Clift, an Emmy-nominated TV writer and proud Garfield enthusiast, recently found himself in an unexpected standoff at the Motel 6 near Los Angeles International Airport. This late-night escapade, sparked by a love for the lasagna-loving cartoon cat, unfolded in a series of tweets on May 26.
Continue reading Late-Night Standoff...
Points With a Crew
The Mental Load That “Planners” Carry While Traveling
Today I wanted to write a bit of a different post, talking about something that I noticed on our recent trip to Europe. Like probably many who are reading this post, I am the “trip planner”. We often see references to P1 or P2 (talking about Player 1 or Player...
Economy Class & Beyond
Recaro Rebrands its seating lineup – Welcome R1 to R7
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024, RECARO Aircraft Seating is introducing a new seat naming strategy more closely aligned with the iconic RECARO brand. The new names, ranging from R1 to R7, reflect the various classes and complexities of the seating solutions. They updated seating line up is :...
View from the Wing
Terrifying Mid-Air Ordeal: Spirit Airlines Passengers Brace for Water Landing During Pressurization Crisis
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Spirit Airlines flight NK270 from Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale reportedly prepared for a ditching. The month-old Airbus A321neo took off from Jamaica at 1:24 p.m. but had a pressurization issue that was identified during the climb out. They halted their ascent at 5,000 feet...
We Travel There
Yu Garden, Pearl Tower & MagLev Trains in Shanghai, China
I’m really excited to interview Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi about Shanghai, China. Brantley’s tips for the best things to do in Shanghai are awesome because she lived in China for more than two decades. She is captivated by the optimism of the people and the myriad of...
Miles To Memories
Reality Check – Should I Downgrade to the Chase Sapphire Preferred?
It's almost time for a product change, and I've ignored the Chase Sapphire Preferred for years. Fi finally reconsider the card today.
The post Reality Check – Should I Downgrade to the Chase Sapphire Preferred? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Slightly increased payouts on Apple purchases via airline portals
Apple rarely discounts their products and airline shopping portals typically offer low payouts like 1 mile per dollar spent. We’re seeing increased rates today for Apple from numerous airline shopping portals, but the best rates are only available on iPhone purchases. The Deal Several airline shopping portals are offering between...
One Mile at a Time
Long Haul Flying With A Toddler: Any Tips?
As much as I’d like to think that I’m an expert on air travel, being a parent certainly adds a new challenge to the airport and airplane routine. While we’ve taken our son, Miles, on several short haul flights, we haven’t yet taken a long haul flight with him. That...
Points With a Crew
Why You Should Always Put Your Frequent Flyer Number On Your Reservation
On a recent flight, I forgot to put my frequent flyer number on my reservation, and even though it was an award flight (so I earned no miles), because of the way it turned out, I wished I had put it on there. Here's why I recommend always...
Live and Let’s Fly
Mike Tyson Suffers Medical Scare In First Class On American Airlines Flight To Los Angeles
Boxer Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles last night, with flight attendants asking if a doctor was present onboard. Doctors Requested For Mike Tyson Onboard American Airlines Flight To LAX 57-year-old Tyson was flying from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles...
Miles For Family
News Roundup–what did I miss while I was traveling?
I was mostly offline last week enjoying the jungle and the beach, and I’m catching up on some news stories. Here’s a recap: Southwest Airlines Now Showing Up on Google Flights: This is huge news! I frequently use Google Flights to compare airline prices and see routes. Now for the...
View from the Wing
After Breakup, Woman Takes Upgrade And Leaves Ex- Behind In Coach With Kid
A woman shared the drama that unfolded on her recent flight after she and her boyfriend broke up. They were on vacation with his toddler earlier in the month, she watched the child for most of the trip while the boyfriend “had the time of his life” and it came...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
May 27 Bonus Offer Highlight: United MileagePlus – Up to an 85% bonus when you buy miles
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is the latest buy miles bonus from United MileagePlus where you can receive up to 85% more miles. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here:
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Frequent Miler
Avianca LifeMiles offers free family pooling for elite members
Avianca LifeMiles apparently began offering family pooling a couple of months ago. That’s a piece of news we had missed until the announcement of last week’s LifeMiles credit cards, which include automatic Silver elite status. One of the benefits of LifeMiles elite status is the ability for an elite member...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines Flight Loses Cabin Pressure and Almost Has to Make Water Landing
Spirit Airlines flight NK270 took off from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and…
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