View from the Wing
United Passengers Pray As Flight From Denver Waits On Tarmac During Omaha Tornado
Friday's Denver to Omaha United flight 1279 landed at around 4:45 p.m. - but appears to have been on the ground for over an hour before making it to the gate. The flight landed during a tornado warning. While it sat on the tarmac, a tornado hit the...
TravelUpdate
Have you seen these vintage 1980s Australian Airlines seat maps?
Back in 1946, the Australian government founded an airline called Trans Australia Airlines or TAA for short. It operated primarily domestic routes for 40 years, before being renamed Australian Airlines in 1986. That re-brand didn’t last long, as the airline was merged with Qantas in 1992, becoming their domestic arm....
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa A380s Getting New Business Class In 2025
In the past couple of years, Lufthansa sure has made a 180 when it comes to its Airbus A380 plans. A while back, the airline revealed that it would introduce a new business class product on its Airbus A380s, and we now have a sense of what that product may...
The Bulkhead Seat
Intoxicated United Passenger Ordered to Pay the Airline $20,638 After Causing a Diversion
Back in March, I wrote about a pair of intoxicated passengers on a United… The post Intoxicated United Passenger Ordered to Pay the Airline $20,638 After Causing a Diversion appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
International Stories
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Rio de Janeiro quer transportar passageiros entre Santos Dumont e Galeão por meio de barcas
A Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro quer transportar passageiros entre os aeroportos Santos Dumont e Tom Jobim (Galeão) por meio de barcas na Baía de Guanabara. “É um trajeto novo, que evita o trânsito em hora de pico na Linha Vermelha e ainda proporciona uma experiência agradável para quem chega...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Últimas horas! ALL Weekend Accor oferece até 25% de desconto em hotéis no Brasil e mais 7 países
Termina hoje a campanha ALL Weekend da Accor que está oferecendo até 25% de desconto nas diárias em hotéis selecionados, para hospedagens até o final do mês de julho. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir. Estrutura do Desconto Até 25% de desconto em hotéis selecionados no Brasil e na Argentina,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Eu sou o ET das milhas na família – Você também?
Existe um “meme” rolando nas redes sociais em que fala que um casal viajante é composto por uma pessoa que planejou todos os mínimos detalhes da viagem e outra pessoa que mal sabe para onde está indo! E quando falamos de milhas não é diferente. Normalmente uma pessoa na família...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Lufthansa / Swiss / Austrian Business Oslo – Bangkok (Return): 1.350 Euro
Mit Lufthansa, Swiss oder Austrian von Oslo nach Bangkok … Für Lufthansa Group Deals sollte man derzeit nach…
Japan
Voyage Avance
タイ国際航空(TG)の新しいボーイング B787-9 ビジネスクラスシート導入計画
タイ国際航空(TG)は、エアバスA380とボーイング747を退役させた後、6種類の双通路ジェット機を保有し、空で最も多様な長距離路線を運航しています。 　 TGでは、使用機材を急遽入れ替えることは珍しくなく、事実上「格下...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Viagens internacionais crescem 23,5% no primeiro trimestre
Segundo dados trazidos pela ANAC, o primeiro trimestre deste ano, comparado a 2023, teve um crescimento de 23,5% de passageiros com destinos internacionais. Uma boa notícia para o setor! Somente em março, foram quase 2 milhões de brasileiros viajando para o exterior – aumento de 20,8% em relação ao ano...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 7 milhas por real gasto em compras online no Shopping Smiles – Incluindo iPhones
A Smiles, em sua nova campanha, está oferecendo a seus associados até 7 milhas por real gasto em produtos selecionados no Shopping. Na sequência, 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...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: Malta Airlines Business DACH – Malta (Return): 260 Euro
Mit Malta Airlines in der Business nach Malta … Die neue Malta Airlines ersetzt Air Malta und hat…
Germany
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Ein toller Oneworld Business Sale Dublin – USA
Die Oneworld Airlines verkaufen geraden sehr nett ab Dublin die Staaten … Die Oneworld Airlines fahren gerade ab…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta de Passagens PPV! Smiles tem passagens para a Europa a partir de 88.6 mil milhas
A Smiles está com uma nova campanha para o resgate de passagens para a Europa. Neste artigo mostramos algumas sugestões de trechos com a TAP Air Portugal a partir de 88.6 mil milhas, mais taxas. Confira na sequência os principais detalhes. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: British Business Paris – Boston (Return): 1.320 Euro
Mit der British Business von Paris nach Boston … Die Oneworld Airlines haben den Preis für die Business…
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ministério autoriza obras e Aeroporto de Guarujá pode começar operações em 2025
O Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos autorizou o processo de licitação das obras do novo aeroporto da cidade de Guarujá, no litoral de São Paulo. No início do mês o ministro Silvio Costa Filho anunciou que seriam destinados cerca de R$ 40 milhões para a retomada das obras. Em março...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Weekend! Reserve hotéis no Nordeste a partir de R$ 111 – Temos 25 sugestões para você escolher
Que tal aproveitar a ALL Weekend e garantir a hospedagem das férias com um descontinho? Aqui apresentamos 25 sugestões de hotéis no Nordeste com diárias a partir de R$ 111 e que, dependendo do hotel escolhido, podem ser pagas com pontos reward. ALL Weekend Accor A ALL Weekend Accor está...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Segue valendo! Assine o Clube 1.000 da Smiles e ganhe 14 mil milhas na hora
Se você está pensando em assinar o Clube Smiles, confira a atual ação promocional, onde os clientes ganham 14 mil milhas na hora ao assinar o Clube 1.000. Além disso, oferece um voucher de 10% de desconto no Smiles Viagens. Vamos aos detalhes! Milhas Turbinadas As milhas turbinadas estão estruturadas...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira nossa sugestão de cruzeiros a partir de R$ 1.8 mil por pessoa para a próxima temporada de verão
Boa notícia! A MSC já está vendendo cruzeiros pela América do Sul para a próxima temporada de verão a partir de R$ 1.8 mil por pessoa. Confira alguns exemplos logo a seguir. Reservas Basta seguir estes passos para garantir o seu próximo cruzeiro: Acesse a página dos cruzeiros pelo Brasil, clicando aqui. Escolha...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Conheça os ganhadores da premiação de melhores aeroportos do Brasil – Temos um tetracampeão!
O Ministério de Portos e Aeroportos, por meio da Secretaria Nacional de Aviação Civil, realizou a entrega do prêmio “Aviação + Brasil 2024”. A premiação visa não só reconhecer os melhores aeroportos do Brasil com base nos resultados alcançados na Pesquisa de Satisfação dos Passageiros, como também estimular a melhoria...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Prorrogou! Transfira milhas Smiles para o ALL com desconto e ganhe até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos gerados
Perdeu o prazo? Aproveite, pois a Smiles e o ALL decidiram prorrogar a sua promoção, onde oferecem a seus clientes desconto na transferência de milhas. Além disso, é possível ganhar até 20% de bônus sobre os pontos Reward gerados. Mecânica da Promoção Durante o período promocional, a seguinte paridade será...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Vamos voar? GOL tem passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 152 – Já com taxas inclusas
Vamos voar pelo Brasil? Neste fim de semana a GOL tem passagens nacionais a partir de R$ 152 o trecho, já com taxas inclusas. Abaixo você confere maiores detalhes sobre a promoção. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a GOL está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso em consideração ao decidir viajar com a empresa...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Weekend Accor com até 25% OFF! Confira nossas sugestões de hotéis baratos com diárias a partir de R$ 111
O mês termina com uma campanha ALL Weekend Accor! Ótimo para quem estava precisando reservar um hotel no precinho! Pensando nisso, trazemos 25 sugestões de hotéis baratos da rede Accor pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 111. Em alguns casos, o café da manhã está incluído no valor...
Brazil
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Quer viajar? LATAM tem passagens a partir de R$ 118 – São mais de 220 ofertas para você escolher
Procurando passagens aéreas? Que tal conferir nossas sugestões? No momento a LATAM tem mais de 220 ofertas com passagens custando a partir de R$ 118, já com taxas inclusas. Passagens LATAM Basta seguir estes simples passos para garantir as suas passagens internacionais LATAM, Acesse a página da promoção, clicando aqui. Escolha...
Germany
You Have Been Upgraded
DEAL: British Business Dublin – New York (Return): 1.360 Euro
Mit der British Business von Dublin nach New York … Die Oneworld Airlines haben die Business Preise von…
Japan
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Hotel Review : NHホテル バルセロナ スタジアム(NH Hotel Barcelona Stadium)
バルセロナでオフ会を行った後、GHA修行のため 　 NHホテル バルセロナ スタジアム(NH Hotel Barcelona Stadium) 　 に宿泊しました。 　 いつもの通りレビューを行います。 　 日本人初のB...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
ALL Weekend Accor – Reserve hotéis baratos no Rio de Janeiro a partir de R$ 131 – Descontos de até 25%
Esse é momento! Aproveite a campanha ALL Weekend da Accor e reserve hotéis baratos no Rio de Janeiro com até 25% de desconto. Aproveite diárias a partir de R$ 131, para hospedagens nos próximos três meses, com ou sem café da manhã. Accor ALL Weekend A  ALL Weekend está oferecendo até...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV – Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 26 de abril de 2024
Bem-vindos a última edição do Radar PPV da semana! Confira na sequência todas as promoções disponíveis no mundo dos pontos e milhas desta sexta-feira. A Livelo está com 19 promoções oferecendo a seus clientes entre 10 e 15 pontos por real gasto. Além disso, a Esfera está oferecendo até 12...
Eye of the Flyer
You Don’t Need a Credit Card to Carry a Piece of an Airplane. Here’s How.
We wrote last week about American Express and Delta relaunching a very cool limited-time promotion: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Cards (both consumer/personal and business) made with skins from real, decommissioned Delta 747 aircraft. The opportunity is open to both new and existing cardholders. But if you don’t hold a...
View from the Wing
An Extra Fee To Use Your Laptop? Why Working On Your Next Flight Might Cost You More [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 An Extra Fee To Use Your Laptop? Why Working On Your Next Flight Might Cost You More...

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Live and Let’s Fly
New York to Miami – The Automatic Gratuity Has Gone Too Far
Restaurants and even retail locations are adding an automatic gratuity but enough is enough. Can you refuse to pay automatic gratuities?  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
One Mile at a Time
American Will Fly Boeing 787s From New York
In the coming months, American Airlines will start flying Boeing 787s out of New York, which should have some interesting implications. I first wrote about this several weeks ago, but there’s now a major update, as the number of 787 routes out of New York is increasing considerably.
Monkey Miles
Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat Review
Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat Review The post Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat Review appeared first on Monkey Miles.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Ruler of Dubai Has Approved Final Designs For $35 Billion New Airport That Will Have 400 Aircraft Gates and Be Able to Handle 260 Million Passengers Per Year
The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced on Sunday that his government has approved the final designs for a new passenger airport located 23 miles southwest of downtown Dubai that will one day become the new home of Emirates Airline with the ability to handle as many...
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Flying Blue & Virgin transfer bonuses, Delta Amex Offer & 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. Tuesday marks the end of the month which means there’s more deals ending this week than normal – two dozen in fact. That includes transfer bonuses...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 246
IHG Hotels & Resorts offers deals in exchange for participating in a presentation that is designed to sell timeshares to potential customers. One recent offer was a vacation for three nights whose cost started at $199.00 at a choice of one of eight destinations. In return, the participant can earn...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th April)
It’s fast approaching the end of another month, and my planning skills are nearer the wall than usual. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the 25th floor of Alpha Tower, looking out towards the Libary of Birmingham, The Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Rep,...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why Are Some Hotel Rooms So Damp?
There’s a feeling when you step foot into a hotel room for the first time. It’s like a reveal on one of those shows on HGTV; who knows what’s behind…
View from the Wing
Exclusive: Thursday’s Tense Showdown Between American Airlines CEO and Flight Attendants Union Head
Following Thursday's American Airlines earnings call, senior management held a company all-hands "State Of The Airline" address. Over 4,000 employees tuned in live to the presentation and question and answer session, and a recording was placed online. After talking through the news around his own compensation, CEO...
Frequent Miler
Another United devaluation, BLADE delivering organs and Southwest is adding…seat assignments? (Saturday Selection)
BLADE helicopter service is actually an organ transport service in disguise, United devalues partner awards again and Southwest may end its cattle call boarding process. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to each article are embedded...
Points With a Crew
The Best Ways to Spot an American Traveling Abroad
Is it because we're loud? Overweight? Drink too much? Only eat at McDonalds? All the ways that you can you spot an American traveling abroad.
Miles To Memories
Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio’s Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak
Drop in gaming revenues, Paris Vegas new tower update, non-competes going away, Trop implosion timeline and an update on the Brightline West high speed train. The post Vegas Gaming Numbers Down, Rio’s Management Change, Paris Versailles Update & Inside Papi Steak appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
In the Hot Seat: American Airlines CEO Explains His $32 Million Pay Package At Companywide Meeting
After American's earnings call on Thursday, in prepared remarkets to the airline's employees as a 'State of the Airline' event (a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing), Isom brought up his pay package and fumbled through an explanation. And as they say, when you're explaining...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: April 27, 2024
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I had a fun family trip this week to a Caribbean points property, which I’ll be reviewing soon. I might be taking a review trip later in the week, but am still on the fence on finalizing it. On the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Buggered Brit Must Pay United Airlines $20,000 For Bad Behavior Onboard
It’s nice to see passengers held accountable for their poor behavior onboard when they get drunk and make a scene. One British man has been ordered to pay United Airlines over $20,000 in restitution for his drunk and disorderly conduct onboard. British Man Must Pay United Airlines $20,000 Restitution For...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tasting Menu For Tempo by Hilton Hotel Properties
A tasting menu for Tempo by Hilton hotel properties was served for lunch during a sneak peek of a mock-up of the LivSmart Studios by Hilton brand as part of the Art of the Brand event that was sponsored by Hilton in Nashville recently. Beside the long table where lunch was...
Your Mileage May Vary
Can You To Go To The Bathroom When The “Fasten Seat Belt” Sign Is On?
One time when Joe and I were flying from JFK to MCO, we couldn’t help but hear the conversation in the row directly in front of us. We had hit…
View from the Wing
Paid $4,600, Got A Broken Seat: Is 5,000 Miles From American Airlines Enough?
An American Airlines passenger flying from Charlotte to Munich purchased a business class ticket that they say cost them $4,600. Once they boarded they discovered that their seat did not move. It did not recline. It did not turn into a bed. It was just a...
Miles To Memories
My Travel Grievances, Version 3.0 – Are You With Me Or Not?
Exploring ain't all pretty, and my 2024 travel grievances are here to prove it. Have you experienced any of these people? The post My Travel Grievances, Version 3.0 – Are You With Me Or Not? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Travel With Grant
My Experience Cancelling 2 International Business Class Awards: Avianca LifeMiles & Singapore Airlines
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.  A few weeks ago, I had to cancel a few international business class awards due to a scheduling conflict, so I wanted to share the various cancellation processes, timelines, and fees involved.  If you find yourself in a similar situation,...
One Mile at a Time
Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most well-known premium cards out there. Many people are familiar with The Platinum Card from American Express (review), which is one of the most popular personal premium cards on the market.
Live and Let’s Fly
How A Flight Attendant Turned My Economy Class Seat Into A Business Class Seat…
For those who missed my earlier TAROM A318 business class review, I want to focus here on how a flight attendant turned my economy class seat into a business class seat…which helps understand why European carriers do business class a very different way than US carriers. Turning An Economy Class...
Points With a Crew
Capital One Venture Rewards Card Review – outstanding welcome offer
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with at least $750 and benefits that include ...
Point Me to the Plane
A Disappointing Park Hyatt Stay
Not every Park Hyatt property is a winner. For surprising reasons, this one falls short.