George Santos, the infamous former New York congressman who now owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution and other obligations, recently bragged on social media about turning down a generous compensation offer from Delta Air Lines on an...
Delta Air Lines Flirting With SkyMiles Redemptions That Cost More Than One Million Miles EACH
Delta is flirting with seven-figure redemptions for SkyMiles award tickets, with a simple round-trip to Europe costing as much as 990,000 miles round-trip in business class. There are even more egregious examples, however, and anyone collecting SkyMiles should stop...
Delta Boosts Key Choice Benefits For 2026, Cuts American Express Credit Option
Delta Air Lines is tweaking its 2026 Choice Benefits and for top-tier SkyMiles frequent flyers. Some will find this a net upgrade, though there is one notable cutback when it comes to American Express credit. Delta “Enhances” 2026 Choice...
Shutdown Hits First Class: Delta Air Lines Calls On Congress To End The Stalemate
Delta Air Lines has broken its public silence over the ongoing federal government shutdown, urging Congress to end the impasse as travel operations across the country begin to strain under staffing shortages and delayed paychecks for federal workers. Delta...
American Express And Delta Just Made Salt Lake City One Of The Best Airport Layovers In America
Salt Lake City just became one of the most comfortable airport layovers in America. With both Delta Air Lines and American Express opening new premium lounges, the travel experience at SLC has taken a dramatic step forward. Two New...
Delta’s New José Andrés Menu Looks Surprisingly Good (Even If The Press Release Wasn’t)
Delta Air Lines is updating its in-flight dining experience with a new partnership that brings the flavors of Spain to the skies. Yes, the press release is overkill, but I think the menu choices sound very appealing. Delta Air...
Delta Air Lines Signals Middle East Ambitions With Atlanta–Riyadh Flight
Delta Air Lines is expanding to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a new route that raises questions about strategy, subsidies, and long-term goals. Delta Air Lines Confirms Atlanta–Riyadh Flights As Part Of Riyadh Air Partnership Delta CEO Ed Bastian has...
Delta Passenger Served Poisonous Weed In First Class Salad, Flight Attendant Seized “Evidence”
A Delta Air Lines passenger traveling from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) says he was poisoned by a toxic plant, black nightshade, found in his first class salad, which made him violently ill. To make matters worse, the flight...
Delta Air Lines Has A Strong Case Against Marriott
Two global travel brands share one powerful Greek letter, and now a courtroom will decide who owns its meaning. Delta Air Lines Sues Marriott Over “Delta Hotels” Branding Delta Air Lines has taken Marriott International to court over the...
Review: Delta Air Lines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted Delta Air Lines 737-800 in first class from Seattle to Chicago, enjoying a delicious dinner, though the service was not quite up to Delta standards. Delta Air Lines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I...
Review: Delta Sky Club Seattle A11 (SEA)
The newest Delta Sky Club in Seattle (SEA) in Concourse A near gate 11 provides welcome relief to overcrowding several nice amenities. Delta Sky Club Seattle Review (SEA) – A11 I visited this lounge during my multi-hour layover while...
Review: Delta One Lounge Seattle (SEA)
Consider the Delta One Lounge in Seattle (SEA) like a fancy restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I very much enjoyed my time here, enjoying a multi-course lunch and excellent service during a four-hour layover. Delta One Lounge Seattle...
Review: Delta Air Lines A321neo First Class
I don’t think my Delta Air Lines A321neo flight from Los Angeles to Seattle in first class could have been smoother: fast, free Wi-Fi, a delicious lunch, and excellent service. Delta Air Lines A321neo First Class Review (LAX-SEA) I...
Delta Air Lines Bets Its Future On The Affluent Flyer
Delta’s latest earnings call made one thing unmistakably clear: the airline is no longer pretending to be everything to everyone. It wants to be the United States’ premium carrier, and it’s building its business model around that assumption. Executives...
No, Delta Air Lines Did Not Throw Off Man For Wearing MAGA Hat…
Delta Air Lines is under scrutiny after social media users claimed the airline removed an elderly man from a flight for wearing a “MAGA” hat, but that’s nothing but fake news. Fact Check: Delta Did Not Remove Passenger For...
Epic: Shake Shack Cheeseburger On Delta Air Lines
I’ve written before about the Shake Shake cheeseburgers on Delta Air Lines, but finally had a chance to try one and can unequivocally declare it was the best burger I’ve ever had on an airplane. Taste Test: Shake Shack...
How Delta Responded After Jets Collided At New York LaGuardia
Two Delta regional jets made contact on a New York LaGuardia (LGA) taxiway, causing minor damage and one non-life-threatening injury to a flight attendant. Two Delta Jets Collide On LaGuardia Taxiway The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. and...
Delta Air Lines Adds YouTube To In-Flight Entertainment, Offers Free YouTube Premium Trial
Delta Air Lines is adding YouTube onboard to its in-flight-entertainment library, a practical upgrade that matches how people like me actually watch videos today. Delta Adds YouTube And YouTube Premium Access In Flight Delta has rolled out a new...
This Is Not A Delivery Room: Outrageous Passenger Behavior In Delta First Class
Let’s start out the week with a bit of poetry…an ode to the disgusting Delta first class passenger who placed his feet on the bulkhead like he was delivering a baby. Delta First Class Passenger Treats Bulkhead Like A...
Delta Air Lines Expands Portugal Service With New JFK–Porto Route
While Brussels and Geneva will be cut, Delta Air Lines will expand its transatlantic portfolio from New York next summer with a new route to Portugal. Today, the carrier announced that it will begin nonstop service between New York...