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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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
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
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 Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
At the end of August, JetBlue did something unusual and became the first U.S. airline to increase its checked bag fees. And, of course, United followed suit shortly after that. So the question became, would Delta and American raise their fees? Well, yesterday we got our answer as Delta raises its checked bag fee too. … [Read more...] about Delta Raises Its Checked Bag Fee