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It’s that time of year again. When all of the loyalty executives from airlines, hotel and credit card companies to name a few get together to celebrate what is otherwise the “customers choice” awards of the travel and loyalty industry. The Freddie Awards converges on the great city of Atlanta this week to celebrate the annual…
I’m on my way to re-qualify for Delta Platinum status this year, and one of the easiest ways to earn Medallion Qualifying Miles is actually through their credit cards. EXPIRED I had just spent $25,000 on my Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express so was thrilled when I logged into my account and had…
It was 48 degrees outside on a dreary Sunday afternoon in Boston in late April, and I thought it was a perfect time to visit the Delta Sky Club located between a Starbucks and Gate 18 in the A terminal. The sign for the Sky Club is easy to locate, and the lounge is easy…
Starting May 1, 2015, for the summer, Delta will be upgauging their service between Atlanta and Honolulu, HI to a 747-700 aircraft, which features 48 seats in DeltaOne and 328 seats in coach. Previously, this route was served by a A330-300 aircraft which had 33 seats upfront and 259 seats in coach. Keep in mind…
I pay close attention to Delta because of the fact I fly them and appreciate good service. But also because I collect miles in their Sky Pesos Miles Currency. So I found it interesting when I saw a report that they had tripled their First Quarter Net Profit during the year they rolled out revenue based mile…
Delta may be looking at adding Shanghai as their next international hub, which would complement their current Asian hub, Tokyo-Narita. CEO Richard Anderson told employees in a memo last week that Shanghai would be an important win for the airline. Delta also announced a record 1st quarter earnings today of $594 million dollars, which means the…
Traveling at 30,000 feet in a metal tube does a number on your taste buds. So when a new good and tasty snack comes along, I usually take notice. I like to think about airline snacks as more than just peanuts and Pretzels. And thankfully the great team at Delta Airlines does as well. Best…
Now through July 31, 2015, SkyMiles members can earn at least 3,350 bonus SkyMiles when renting with Hertz. Earning bonus airline miles with car rental companies is a great way rack your mileage balance. Here’s the latest Delta SkyMiles offer from Hertz: General Members: Earn 500 miles per rental Gold & Silver Medallion Members: Earn 1,000 miles per…
Delta has launched a new targeted offer, where SkyMiles members can receive Gold Medallion Status and 15,000 bonus SkyMiles after taking just one flight in Delta One (their new business class product). Keep mind, this is a targeted offer geared to those with a New York address. Free Delta Gold Medallion Status and 15,000 SkyMiles…
We teamed up with our favorite award booking service, Juicy Miles, to giveaway a complimentary award booking service. Readers could win a complimentary award booking for up to 4 tickets on the same itinerary. We are thrilled Juicy Miles offered up this prize especially with all the redemption activity going on lately. Have you emptied your Delta…
Last month we wrote about how Delta was adding 10,000 SkyMiles redemptions on select routes, while it appears they’ve added even more routes available for just 10,000 SkyMiles according to the email I received from them today. Promotional Details:Â Origins & Destinations |Â Within the contiguous 48 United States, between the contiguous 48 United States and…
Delta has been sending out targeted emails to select SkyMiles members with the opportunity to earn bonus SkyMiles when staying with Starwood hotels, through their Crossover Rewards partnership. The email I received offers the chance to earn up to 5,000 bonus SkyMiles, though I’ve heard from other readers of an offer to only earn up…
Check out this press release that I just received from Delta announcing two new routes from Atlanta that will fly effective December 19, 2015. Delta Announces 2 New Routes From Atlanta ATLANTA, April 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will continue expanding its network in Latin America with service from its largest hub in Atlanta to Medellin and Cartagena, Colombia starting Dec. 19, 2015.…
We wrote about how Delta announced a baggage guarantee, where if your checked bag doesn’t arrive within 20 minutes to the carousel, you’ll receive 2,500 Delta SkyMiles. When it was first announced, it was only a test benefit which was set to expire on March 31, 2015. However, the good news is that Delta will be extending this…
Bacon. Need I say more? Honestly, who doesn’t like bacon? Especially when enjoyed in First Class of a Delta Jet traveling at 450+ MPH above 30,000 feet. As boarding finished the flight attendant came around for breakfast meal options. She uttered one word and I had made up my mind. A choice of Bacon sandwich…
I always enjoy my time in the Tampa Bay Area. There is something about the breeze off the gulf, afternoon showers and slower pace that really just enhances a trip to Florida. But with all good things they to an end. Leaving Florida isn’t so bad when leaving from the Tampa International Airport and here’s…
This is one of my favorite First Class Delta meals. It has sausage and shrimp in the jambalaya and is really tasty. It is served with their traditional side salad which I think is just ok. But, as I have mentioned many times, the dessert chocolate cake is amazing. The presentation of this meal is…
I have been flying Delta a lot lately and it has got me thinking about adding a Delta SkyMiles credit card to my arsenal. I am considering applying for the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express. See airline credit card offers page for current offers. EXPIRED Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express Benefits It’s still…
Delta has a new targeted promotion, where SkyMiles members have the opportunity to earn up to 10,000 SkyMiles back per award ticket (up to 2 tickets), if they redeem for award of 50,000 SkyMiles or more. Promotional Details: Get a ten percent mileage bonus for Main Cabin Award Ticket redemptions of 50,000 miles or more when you fly…
Delta and Virgin Atlantic have announced that they will begin increasing their summer flying starting this weekend. They will offering up to 39 return trans-Atlantic flights a day between the U.K. and 15 destinations across North America. Highlights of the new summer service include: Virgin Atlantic is launching a second daily service between Los Angeles and…