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
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
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
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?
Delta Decides to Keep Their Boeing 717s
As Delta began accepting deliveries of their new Airbus A220s, it was largely believed that they begin phasing out their Boeing 717s. That doesn't appear to be the case anymore, however, as Delta decides to keep their Boeing 717s through to at least 2030. … [Read more...] about Delta Decides to Keep Their Boeing 717s