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Delta just sent out an email to its SkyMiles members about an award sale with flights starting at just 5,000 SkyMiles each-way, this comes Delta Announces More Major SkyMiles Changes. This latest sale is for travel between August 6, 2015 to December 16, 2015. Delta SkyMiles Award Sale Origins & Destinations | Basic Economy, Main Cabin…
Earlier today, we posted that Delta Announces More Major SkyMiles Changes, with a bunch of changes from redeeming miles, what qualifies as MQDs and new transcontinental upgrade rules with Global upgrades. Delta Removing Diamond Medallion Upgrades on Transcon Routes As a reminder, for the transcontinental upgrade changes, Delta states that you can use Regional Upgrade Certificates in addition to…
Delta just announced some major SkyMiles changes to its program, as the airline continues to shake up its SkyMiles program. It’s never a dull moment with Delta and this latest announcement is no surprise. Read below for the full announcement: COAST TO COAST COMFORT Now you can use Regional Upgrade Certificates in addition to Global…
It’s always a welcome sight to see a power outlet on a plane. Getting juice during flight means your phones, iPads, computers and more will work with plenty of battery when you get to your destination. I always plug in when I can get power from a plane. But just before departure the plane power…
The newly renovated Boston Sky Club is still undergoing enhancements, but it’s up and running. My first impression was, it’s nice, but not much seating though. They are adding more and anticipate to have it complete in a few months. Just past security is where you’ll find the elevators or stairs up to the entrance…
One of the choice benefits that Delta Diamond Medallions can choose from is four Global Upgrades or eight Regional Upgrades. Depending on your travel, the better choice off the bat is the four Global Upgrades. Redeem Delta Global Upgrades on Partner Airlines? Global upgrades can be used on pretty much all Delta flights including anywhere within the…
Delta just launched new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Shanghai onboard its 777-200LR aircraft which seats 37 passengers in Delta One, 36 passengers in Comfort+ and 218 passengers in the main Cabin. This is Delta’s 4th daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles to the Asia-Pacific region complementing its service already from LA to Tokyo-Narita, Tokyo-Haneda and Sydney,…
Delta announced today that they will begin to serve delicious looking Honeysuckle gelato to First Class customers on select long-haul departures from Atlanta within North America. I don’t know about you but, I can’t wait to try this ‘hand-crafted artisan honeysuckle gelato’! Yum! New Delta First Class Sweet Treat The southern-inspired dessert is the brainchild of gelato-maker Jackson…
Delta may be devaluing their SkyMiles program, but this latest promotion is suppose to reward loyalty for some Platinum and Diamond Medallion members. According to Delta Points and this Flyertalk thread, Delta is sending some surprise and delight gifts to select Diamond and Platinum Medallions. The reports so far are for either a regional upgrade certificate,…
You would think Business Class would be more expensive than coach on Delta, but think again! On an upcoming transcontinental flight from New York, after I had selected seats and confirmed my reservation, I was given the option to upgrade from coach to either Business class or Comfort+. When Business Class Is Cheaper Than Coach Naturally,…
Delta announced this morning that they would be adding more seats between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Starting in November, they will add their 10th daily flight between JFK and LAX. When it comes to SFO, they will operate 8 daily flights, and 3 of those will be upgraded to Boeing…
Earning Delta Elite Status comes a lot faster when you consistently add 10,000 to 15,000 Delta MQMs to your account. The easiest way to elite status and to add MQMs to your account is through the Miles Boost promotion with the Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express, and The Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express once you hit the spending threshold.…
I keep getting this question from readers, Can I Get Both the Personal Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card and The Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card Amex Card? I thought that this would be relevant to a lot of folks, so here you go. EXPIRED Can I Get Both The Personal & Business Gold Delta Amex Cards? The answer…
Today, Delta announced updates coming to their complimentary amenity kits for Delta One and Delta Comfort+ customers which will start to be available on Delta aircraft on July 1. As reported by, Paul Skrbec for Delta’s News Hub, you can read the full report and see the photos here. Coming To Your Delta One Flight Soon!…
When it comes to Delta, they love to offer targeted promotions and this latest offer is no exception, in which SkyMiles members who are targeted can earn Delta Platinum Medallion status after flying one transcontinental Delta One flight by July 16, 2015. This specific promotion appears to be targeted to non-status SkyMiles members in Southern California, but it’s…
A Delta Airlines flight and a Southwest Airlines flight were rolling for take off at the same time on intersecting runways at Chicago’s Midway Airport yesterday evening before Air Traffic Controllers at MDW started shouting at Southwest Airlines flight 3828 from Chicago to Tulsa to “stop, stop, stop!” According to the Associated Press, the Southwest…
When it comes to earning elite status through spending on credit cards, Delta makes it pretty easy to do with all of its co-branded cards that it offers. EXPIRED How to earn Medallion qualifying miles each year? When it comes to earning Medallion Qualifying Miles through the credit cards, you can earn 20,000 MQMs annually…
Earlier this year, Delta rolled out its Baggage Guarantee promotion where SkyMiles members can earn 2,500 bonus miles if their bags don’t arrive within 20 minutes of arriving at the gate. Prior to this, I hadn’t really been checking bags as I would just bring a rollaboard on the plane with me but I…
Delta just announced that they would be adding 20 Embraer E190s and 40 new 737-900ERs to its fleet. Something that is interesting about this is that these Embraer E190s will be operated by Delta crew, which is a first as most of the other smaller planes are operated by regional carriers. Here’s the official announcement: Delta will enter…
Earlier today, Delta announced the opening of it’s recently renovated Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport. Highlights of the $229-million project include Delta ONE at LAX, a premium check-in experience, a renovated Delta SkyClub, new food outlets in the terminal, a new check-in area and baggage claim facility. Per the announcement, the experience at Los Angeles International Airport’s Terminal 5…