Tell me you hate giving freebies to frequent fliers without telling me you hate giving freebies. Well, the airline with one of the worst frequent flyer programs around did just that as Delta SkyMiles goes revenue-based. SkyPesos was already partially so before this, but now they've gone for the jugular. … [Read more...] about Delta SkyMiles Goes Revenue-Based
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Delta Pilots Authorized a Strike – But You Shouldn’t Worry
Just as Alaska Air pilots did earlier this year, Delta pilots authorized a strike via a near-unanimous vote. However, you shouldn't worry about any upcoming travel plans - at least not yet. Though, there are ways to buy yourself insurance inexpensively if you so choose to. … [Read more...] about Delta Pilots Authorized a Strike – But You Shouldn’t Worry
Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
In 2022, I know many in Hawaii still carry the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard as their default credit card. But why? There are better ones out there. So, today, I want to discuss what I consider to be the best airline credit cards for Hawaii residents. … [Read more...] about Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
Delta Joins the Cancellation Fun
More and more, this summer is looking like it's going to be a lot of "fun." Already, two major U.S. airlines had to trim their summer schedules, as Delta joins the cancellation fun. Unfortunately, they're giving far less notice than the other two. … [Read more...] about Delta Joins the Cancellation Fun
Delta Extends Elite Statuses Another Year
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the US, some travel seems to be getting more pessimistic about our return to "normal." Delta Air Lines, in particular, seems to be throwing in the towel already as Delta extends elite statuses for another year. Now the question becomes - will others follow? … [Read more...] about Delta Extends Elite Statuses Another Year
Delta Fast-Track to 2022 Status + Other Changes
Is the US headed towards another wave of the virus? It certainly looks like it. As a result, ever so slowly, airlines are making concessions to their most loyal customers. And so we see another airline making these concessions with the Delta fast-track to 2022 status, though they have other changes coming too. … [Read more...] about Delta Fast-Track to 2022 Status + Other Changes
Bye-Bye Airline Ticket Change Fees!
Say bye-bye to airline ticket change fees as United, Delta, and American drop their domestic ticket change fees. Much like everything else, though, each airline did things their own way. … [Read more...] about Bye-Bye Airline Ticket Change Fees!
The Mad Dog Ends US Commercial Service
Amidst the major reduction in air travel caused by the novel coronavirus, the Mad Dog ends its US commercial service with one final, toned-down celebratory flight with Delta Air Lines. … [Read more...] about The Mad Dog Ends US Commercial Service
Updated COVID-19 Airline Waivers
The Fed cut rates, the markets are yo-yo-ing, and COVID-19 is still spreading. So here's the updated COVID-19 airline waivers for all U.S. carriers. … [Read more...] about Updated COVID-19 Airline Waivers
Hawaiian Suspends Flights Amid COVID-19 Concerns
While things appear to be improving a little in China, the novel coronavirus is spreading elsewhere around the world. And we're now beginning to see further impacts from the situation as Hawaiian suspends flights amid COVID-19 concerns. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Suspends Flights Amid COVID-19 Concerns