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Delta announced some exciting new service updates from New York-JFK with a focus on the Caribbean. Highlights include a second daily flight to Nassau, Bahamas; new service to Kingston, Jamaica and weekly service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Domestically, we see several additional frequencies being added from JFK for the summer to hub cities as well as the West Coast.…
Delta launched their Basic Economy product a few years ago, however it’s since the launch it’s being expanded to more routes, both domestically and international meaning it’s more likely to see it as a fare option than not when booking on Delta these days. With the expansion of Basic Economy, it’s currently only available as…
Delta announced Delta One Business Class Expanding to More US Domestic Routes, with New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) and New York (JFK) to San Diego starting on April 1, 2018. Then, New York (JFK) to Las Vegas will also become a premium Delta One business class route starting on May 1, 2018. They’ve also added Delta Medallion Upgrades…
As a reminder, Delta announced Delta One Business Class Expanding to More US Domestic Routes, with New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) returning to a Delta One business class route and New York (JFK) to San Diego starting on April 1, 2018. Then, New York (JFK) to Las Vegas will also become a premium Delta One business…
Delta announced increase service to Europe this winter with the following routes: New York-JFK to Lisbon; Los Angeles to Paris and Amsterdam; Indianapolis to Paris; Orlando to Amsterdam. Delta will be discontinuing their Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris-Charles de Gaulle route effective Oct. 27, due to poor performance. See Delta and Virgin Atlantic Expand Network for Summer Travel and Delta SkyMiles to Europe Best…
The Delta SkyBonus program is a rewards program that allows businesses to earn rewards for their employee travel. Along with normal accrual rates for flights, they run special targeted promotions for specific accounts. There appears to be a bonus offer available with promotion code right now. Delta SkyBonus 15K Points Offer If you are looking for…
Delta offers Platinum and Diamond Medallion members choice benefits, up qualifying for Medallion status at these two levels. Platinum Medallions receive one choice, whereas Diamonds get to choose three benefits. Delta Choice Benefits for Platinum Medallions I wrote How I Plan to Earn Delta Platinum Medallion Status through 2020, and have since qualified for Platinum Medallion…
Sometimes the unexpected happens in life and you need to cancel a Delta booked award trip. When this happens, numerous factors including elite status will have an impact of the fees and even if your SkyMiles can be redeposited. If you’re looking to redeem your credit card points or Delta SkyMiles miles for free flights, we recommend…
Do you enjoy the convenience of online shipping and like to redeem Delta SkyMiles for award trips? If you answered “yes” to both questions, then it’s a great idea to start using SkyMiles Shopping portal when shopping online. This shopping portal allows you to earn SkyMiles by clicking through to a participating retailer’s website when…
There are many ways how to avoid checked bag fees on Delta Air Lines. The airline normally charges $25 each way for the first checked bag when flying Main Cabin or Comfort Plus on domestic flights. If you fly several times a year this cost can quickly add up to several hundred dollars. Fortunately, there are…
Delta Medallion upgrades return on transcontinental flights starting today, April 1, 2018. This is great news for Medallions who will be eligible for unlimited day-of-departure complimentary upgrades to the Delta One cabin on all domestic flights, including Hawaii. As a reminder, Delta announced Delta One Business Class Expands to More US Domestic Routes, with New York (JFK)…
We wrote What It Was Like to be a Silver Medallion for a Month, starting the year with 58,000 MQMs. During the first few weeks I earned 7,000 MQMs which will put me around 65,000 MQMs. In the last couple months, I managed to spend $25,000 on my Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, which gave me an…
Delta and American Express have launched two new offers for their credit card holders, where this year, both the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express and the Delta Reserve will have the option to receive a third Miles Boost, resulting in more SkyMiles and Medallion Qualification Miles. The good news is there’s no need…
Delta SkyMiles allows members to redeem their miles several different types of ways when booking flights. The most common option is to book an award flight using miles, however if you don’t have enough SkyMiles, you can use Cash+Miles, and lastly if you hold a Delta co-branded American Express Credit Card, you can use Pay…
We’ve covered how Delta One Business Class Expands to More US Domestic Routes, as the airline continues to expand their premium business class product on more domestic routes to match their current transcontinental service, however they hadn’t announced what we’d expect for Comfort Plus passengers on these routes. The new Delta One domestic routes include the…
Delta and Virgin Atlantic launched their joint venture back in 2014, and four years late they’re continuing their partnership as the airlines align their flight schedules and continue to add even more routes. Be sure to check out Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for Virgin Atlantic Flights, where you’ll be able to redeem for maximum value. Some highlights…
If you hold an American Express co-branded Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can use the exclusive Pay with Miles benefit toward all or a portion of a Delta marketed flight. This is a great benefit because it gives SkyMiles members flexibility when booking a ticket where award space is limited or high priced relative to…
One of best regions of the world to visit is Europe with its cultural cities, varying geography, and endless activities. With Delta being a member of SkyTeam as well as a major stakeholder in Virgin Atlantic, SkyMiles can be a fantastic way to visit such a wonderful continent. If you’re looking to maximize your Delta…
Delta announced they’ll be launching new non-stop service between Boston Logan International Airport and Las Vegas, starting October 1, 2018. The new service will be onboard one of their Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 16 in First Class, 36 in Comfort+ and 108 in the main cabin. Currently, Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways offer nonstop service between Boston and…
Did you know that if you have the Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express or the Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card and spend within certain thresholds per year, you can get a big boost towards your Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs)? This can really help you earn Delta status much faster which is one reason I carry the…