The Rabbi Jason Miller is not happy with Delta Air Lines. In a poorly-written article published in the Huffington Post, Miller bemoans that Saudi Arabian Airlines will soon be a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, the airline group that...
Delta Flight Diverted After Flirting Man Pulls Out "Poisonous" Gas
A guy name Bryan Sisco finds his Delta flight from Dallas to Atlanta is delayed and heads to the bar, where he consumes a few too many–but is not visibly hammered. Though the midst of going through a messy divorce with his...
Delta Downsizes Memphis Hub
Only 330 miles away from Delta’s fortress hub and world headquarters in Atlanta, it was only a matter of time before service cutbacks at Memphis would occur after the Northwest/Delta merger. Although Delta promises that Memphis will remain a...
Continental Eliminates Free Snacks in Economy Class
If you are a big fan of pretzels or biscoff cookies while flying on Continental Airlines, you better bring your own. On Tuesday, the carrier eliminated these free treats on all routes that do not feature BusinessFirst seating. Among the...
Economy Plus Survives the United/Continental Merger
The news is over a day old now and Damian has already nicely highlighted United’s decision to retain and expand Economy Plus across the Continental fleet. I just want to add my two cents. With Delta’s announcement of a “premium” economy product (again,...
Incredible Deals on Delta from North America to Europe (as low as $149 r/t including taxes)
Continuing on the Delta theme today, though not deliberately, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the incredible fare sale Delta is running this evening between North America and Europe. It’s too early to tell whether this is...
Delta Miles Won’t Expire and SkyTeam Elite Plus Status for Gold Medallions
While redemption options on Delta continue to disappoint, the airline is taking steps to improve its SkyMiles program. Delta SkyMiles will no longer expire. Up until this year, Delta miles expired after 24 months of account inactivity. The new...
Delta Air Lines Introduces Premium International Economy Comfort Class
Delta Air Lines has made good on its promise to roll out an enhanced economy class product with details emerging today about a new "Economy Comfort" section coming to Delta international flights this summer. Benefits will include: Complimentary alcoholic beverages [beer, wine, and...
Delta Agents Going Back to Charm School
It takes only one bad experience, one delayed flight, or one rude gate agent to permanently mar the reputation of an airline in the eyes of a disgruntled traveler. I suppose that is true for just about anything–take my short time...
Will Delta’s Silent Auctions for Oversold Flights Catch On?
What’s the least you would be willing to accept to take a later flight? Delta is testing out a new auction-style method for dealing with oversell situations. When you check-in online or using an airport kiosk, you are asked...
Frenchman’s Trip to Honduras Goes Up in Smoke After Assaulting Delta FA
Here’s two reasons to watch your alcohol intake when flying: to avoid making a fool of yourself and spending a night with Bubba in a New York penitentiary. Franck Lebrun, a French national on a Delta flight from Nice to New...
UA’s Smisek Discusses Channel 9, 747 IFE, and the Future of Three-Cabin First Class
Speaking in Sydney yesterday, United CEO Jeff Smisek touched on a number of areas we’ve been eagerly waiting to hear about: -No Ch 9 (ATC communications) coming to CO aircraft–two expensive -No timeframe on determining the future of three-cabin...
Opening up a SunTrust Account for Delta SkyMiles, Take Two
It has been almost two months to the day since I opened up a couple SunTrust banks accounts in order to take advantage of a generous Delta SkyMiles offer, but no miles have posted to my account. And it’s all...
Delta On-Demand Dining at New York Kennedy and LaGuaradia
The next generation of airport dining has arrived at New York Kennedy and LaGuardia airports. In a partnership between Delta, OTG Management, and the airport authority, passengers flying through New York City’s two largest airports will be able to...
Free Inflight Wi-Fi on AirTran, Delta and Virgin America During Holiday Season
Google is partnering with AirTran, Delta, and Virgin America to offer free Wi-Fi on domestic flights during the holiday season this year. From November 20th through January 2nd, inflight internet will be complimentary on these carriers, all of which...
Delta Not Worried About Southwest’s Arrival in Atlanta
When news broke that Southwest and AirTran would be merging, I opined that the long-term ramifications would not be beneficial to consumers. I stand by that analysis and it seems that Delta’s CEO Richard Anderson agrees. At Delta’s third-quarter earnings...
My Experience Opening a SunTrust Bank Account for Delta SkyMiles
Last Friday I stopped by the Georgetown branch of SunTrust bank to open up a business and personal checking account. Although there are no SunTrusts in Southern California or Phladelphia, the two cities I spend most of my time...
Up to Triple Miles on Delta Flights to South America
It seems like I am blogging about a new Delta SkyMiles promotion every few days. Lately, as a matter of fact, I have. And here’s another: Now through November 30, earn double redeemable miles on economy fares (Y, B,...
Double RDMs on Delta Hawaiian Flights
Delta Air Lines is offering double redeemable miles on non-stop flights to and from Hawaii from the following Delta gateways: Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit Minneapolis-St. Paul Salt Lake City No love for Atlanta or Seattle. Unfortunately, tickets already...
New 747 Interiors Coming to Delta
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to refresh the interiors of their 16 Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The old Northwest birds have not encountered an interior decorator in years. The cabin refresh is part of Delta’s $1 billion plan to improve their product...
