Lately, Delta has been dropping hints that it will “approach flexibility differently than this industry has in the past”. Could we soon see the end to change fee? If so, will other legacy airlines follow? Delta May Eliminate Change...
Two Passengers Ejected From Delta Flight For Mobile Phone Joke
A couple of general travel tips. First, put your phones in airplane mode when asked by a flight attendant. Second, don’t scare people by naming your phone or wi-fi network something sinister. Nerves are easily rattled onboard a plane…as...
Wow: Delta Gifts HUGE Bonus To Employees
Delta is splitting $1.6 billion in 2019 profit with its 90,000 employees, amounting to about two months of extra pay. Talk about a great year! The bonus amounts to about 16.6% of employee base pay, approximately two month’s salary....
Delta “Anxious” To See Boeing 737 MAX Back In The Sky (But Doesn’t Fly Any)
Delta is “anxious” to see the Boeing 737 MAX back in the skies even though the airline doesn’t fly any. Why? It wants Boeing to return to innovation instead of crisis control. Speaking on the Yahoo Finance program On...
Delta Air Lines Should Capitalize On Atlanta Smoking Ban
The indoor smoking ban at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has officially gone into effect. Delta should capitalize on the restrictive new law with an innovative use of its SkyClub patio in Terminal F. I read through the language of the...
Delta CEO Explains Why Inflight Internet Isn’t Free…Yet
While Delta has floated the idea of complimentary in-flight wi-fi internet for years, there’s one big roadblock: bandwith. So says Delta CEO Ed Bastian. Speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, Bastian lauded internet availability on Delta and expressed...
Review: Delta 767-300 Business Class Los Angeles To New York
This is a tale of two very different experiences on one Delta flight, taking place on two sides of the same Delta One cabin. I had one primary objective on my redeye flight from Los Angeles to New York...
My Odd Experience Pre-Selecting A Meal On Delta Air Lines
Last week I flew Delta One (business class) from Los Angeles to New York. Before the trip, I took advantage of Delta’s pre-select meal option. At least I thought I did… Delta supposedly sends out an email to first...
Disgusting Duo: Two Huge Emotional Support “Service” Dogs Invade Delta Business Class
I’ve long been of the mindset that emotional support animals should be banned from commercial aircraft. Pictures that have emerged from a recent Delta flight only demonstrate how ridiculous this game has become. Take a look at these two...
Unprovoked Attack Against Delta Passenger By Beggar Raises More Questions Than Answers
What should our reaction be to a beggar who walked up to a Delta passenger in Atlanta checking-in for his flight and punched him the face? How should we answer calls to step up police vigilance and reduce vagrancy...
Counterpoint: United Changes Better For Flyers
United Airlines announced some unpopular changes to their frequent flyer program, Mileage Plus. While most met the changes with criticism and contempt, it may actually be better for flyers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Delta Upgrades ALL Passengers To First Class On Delayed 757 Flight
Would an upgrade to first class make an extended delay a little more bearable? Rene’s Points shares of a story that will make you smile that took place on Delta flight 1013 from Atlanta to Orlando on Wednesday. Due...
Is the Great American Airlines Elite Evacuation Underway?
Signs from United and Delta, combined with performance issues with American point to a possibility that elites are starting to leave American Airlines after the summer of discontent. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker’s Days Appear Numbered
I wrote earlier this year that I didn’t think American Airlines CEO, Doug Parker, would survive the summer. Now into October, it looks like that prediction may be true, depending on one’s definition of summer. If you are considering booking...
United’s Plus Points Makes MileagePlus Best In the US?
United Airlines has changed their Regional Premier and Global Premier upgrade system, replacing them with Plus Points instead. And now it’s not just 1K flyers that benefit. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Why Do Airlines, Hotels Limit Top Spenders Earnings?
Delta, United and American limit mileage earning on very expensive tickets, hotels stop giving incentives to stay more nights with them. Is this oversight, protection, or stupidity? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Premium Award Seats Better For Balance Sheets
Airlines are happy to award more miles to customers who spend more money. But they sometimes forget that releasing premium award seats (business and first class) is better for the balance sheet too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Prosecutors Say Man Scammed Delta Out Of 42 Million Miles
A travel agent “extraordinaire” has been indicted for allegedly committing fraud against Delta Air Lines. Prosecutors say the man scammed 42,000,000 miles from Delta. I see the case differently… Prosecutors have alleged Gennady Podolsky gamed Delta’s SkyBonus program to reap...
Unpopular: Variably-Priced Awards Are Better For Most
By November of 2019, the three largest airlines in the world (American, Delta and United) will all have variably-priced award flights in one form or another. Frequent flyers lament them, but for most travellers, it’s good news. If you...
American Vs. Delta: A Tale Of Two Raises
Delta Air Lines is not the only airline that offers its employees unsolicited raises. American Airlines did the same thing in 2017. But oh what a difference between those two raises. In a widely-praised move, Delta is giving employees...
