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On the heels of Delta A350 launch, with their new Delta One Suites, Delta’s first retrofitted Boeing 777-200ER has taken flight, equipped with an all new interior including Delta One Suites, and their new Premium Select Cabin. The first route to see the new 777 is Detroit (DTW) to Beijing (PEK), which launched this week.…
Delta’s newly renovated Sky Club at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has officially opened this week. The 9,000 square foot club has seen a complete renovation, and is nearly 20% larger than the previous club, thanks for some changes to the space, including moving the check-in area outside the club. Per Delta, Movers and shakers…
We are nearly halfway through 2018, how are you doing on your Delta MQMs bonuses? Today I received my email, ‘Congratulations! You’ve earned 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles‘ for spend on my Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express. Earned 10,000 Delta MQMs The Easy Way! Delta SkyMiles elite members who achieve status each year…
Delta has an award sale (a compile of their lowest fares) published right now. Fares start at only 12,000 miles. Check this one out here. Delta Award Sale Flights From 12,000 Miles Starting at 12,000 miles round-trip plus taxes and fees, round-trip purchase required (Main Cabin). Like racking up the Delta miles? If you are looking for…
Delta offers two types of same day travel changes, which are Delta Same Day Standby and Same Day Confirmed. Both these options are available through reservations or the Medallion line, however you can also easily make these changes online through their website. Delta Same Day Confirmed Rules: You can use the same-day confirmed option for…
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch new nonstop service from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Seoul-Incheon starting in 2019, which will be operated by one of their refreshed 777-200ER aircraft with all new cabins, which will feature Delta One suites. This will be Delta’s fourth destination from Seoul, as the airline currently serves Atlanta, Detroit, and Seattle/Tacoma. A specific…
Delta has launched a SkyMiles award sale, where you can book discounted award tickets, starting at just 14,000 SkyMiles roundtrip to several cities in Alaska and Canada including Anchorage, Alaska (ANC); Fairbanks, Alaska (FAI); Montreal (YUL); Vancouver (YVR); Winnipeg (YWG); and Victoria, Canada (YYJ) when you book by June 13, 2018 and travel from September 17 through November…
Delta is out with a new targeted offer (you can check to see if you are targeted here.) With this offer, you can register to earn a bonus of 1,000 miles for every eligible transaction (book your hotel or car rental at delta.com) through August 31, 2018. Offer: Registered SkyMiles members will earn a bonus…
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…
Check out this flash Delta sale for award tickets. Domestic deals start at 11,000 miles round trip + plus taxes and fees, roundtrip. Awards to Europe are starting at only 33,000 miles round-trip plus taxes and fees, round-trip. Last month, when they offered a flash sale, RT to Europe started at 48K miles. For Latin America and…
Back in March, there was big news when a french bulldog died, after a United flight attendant insisted that the passenger put their bag in the overhead bin. You can read about that here: Horrible: French Bulldog Killed on United Airlines Flight in Overhead Bin. Another Poor Dog Dies Under Airline’s Watch Unfortunately another poor dog…
Delta Regional Upgrade Certificates are one of the Choice Benefits that Diamond and Platinum Medallions members can select once earning or re-qualifying for status, which if used effectively can save you quite a bit of money. If choosing the upgrade certificate option, Platinum Medallions can choose 4 regional upgrades, whereas Diamond Medallions can choose either…
Delta has made some changes in clearance for complimentary Medallion upgrades on Aeroméxico flights, as they will now follow Delta’s clearance, meaning you’re likely to be cleared in advance, up to 5 days prior to your flight. Delta Improves Medallion Upgrades on Aeroméxico You can take a look at Aeroméxico Premier Business Class in the following reviews:…
On the heel’s of the recent news on expanded Delta Caribbean service from New York (JFK), which include a second daily flight to Nassau, Bahamas; new service to Kingston, Jamaica and weekly service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Delta will now be adding nonstop Saturday service from New York (JFK) to Antigua starting Dec. 22, 2018. Delta will operate this route with…
Delta announced they’ll be launching new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy and home Orange County (SNA) John Wayne Airport, starting October 15, 2018. The flight will operate as a morning departure from New York (JFK), and an early afternoon departure on the return. This route will be operated by one of their…
One of the benefits of being a Delta Medallion is unlimited complimentary upgrades to First Class and Comfort Plus. If there is upgrade inventory available in advance, Medallions are upgraded at that time, however more often than not, upgrades will occur at the gate. On a recent trip, I noticed that the flight went from…
Delta is offering a promotion where you can earn 10% of your miles back when you register and book with miles by May 13, 2018. Unfortunately, the promotion appears to be targeted as it say that only people who receive the communication can register. It never hurts to try though, register here. Delta Promotion 10% Miles…
If you are planning a trip to Europe, check out this latest Delta Award sale with roundtrip flights to Zurich for only 38,000 Miles and $59 in taxes from New York. This is a sweet deal! You can search here. Delta Award Tickets Sale Only 38,000 Miles! Are you looking for more Delta Miles? If…
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…