It's no secret - Delta Air Lines isn't a fan of freebies, even to its most loyal passengers. Their recent investor day highlighted this fact, as Delta nixes elite upgrades, providing preference to those that would pay for the experience instead. … [Read more...] about Delta Nixes Elite Upgrades
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Delta Unveils New Cabin Interiors
As the airline prepares to celebrate its centennial, Delta unveils new cabin interiors, which it says will be installed across its entire fleet. However, it's worth pointing out that this is more of a refresh than an all-new experience. The existing seats will remain, though they are getting some love. … [Read more...] about Delta Unveils New Cabin Interiors
DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
The Department of Transportation has been making moves to provide consumers with better protections against airlines. However, their recent initiative isn't one I was expecting at all - the DOT is investigating the Big 4 frequent flier programs. … [Read more...] about DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
Following in the footsteps of Alaska, American, and United, Delta increases its checked bag fees. However, it kept its increase more similar to Alaska's than what the other two did. … [Read more...] about Delta Increases Its Checked Bag Fees
Delta Targets Hawaiian with Expanded Service
Hawaiian is struggling to remain solvent and is seemingly relying on its merger with Alaska Air to stay out of bankruptcy. Yet that very merger looks like it'll cause more pain as Delta targets Hawaiian with expanded service to utilize excess capacity and, presumably, to inflict pain on arch nemesis Alaska. … [Read more...] about Delta Targets Hawaiian with Expanded Service
Amex Remixes Delta Cards
Following the massive changes announced last year, including some that impacted co-brand credit cards, it's hardly unexpected to see yet more SkyMiles-related changes. This time, though, they impact just the cards and Amex Remixes Delta cards with new benefits but also higher annual fees. … [Read more...] about Amex Remixes Delta Cards
Delta SkyMiles Goes Revenue-Based
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
2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
The Diet Detective does an annual study on the healthfulness of airline catering. And, in its 2019 in-flight food nutrition ratings, Alaska Airline scored among the best, while Hawaiian came in near the bottom. … [Read more...] about 2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
How much do you think about the quality of water on airplanes when you fly? Well, the 2019 airline water quality study will have you thinking about this if you weren't already. … [Read more...] about The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
So This is How Amex Fixes Crowding Issues?
When will it end?! Even more credit card news came out the other day with a mix of bad and good. But, the biggest question I have from it all is so this is how Amex fixes crowding issues? … [Read more...] about So This is How Amex Fixes Crowding Issues?