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We’re in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, with airlines making all sorts of changes when it comes to onboard services. With the recent changes, as a Delta Platinum Medallion, I’ve been flying Delta basic economy lately and plan to do so through the of end of March. Granted, most of my flights are around…
Deja Vu: Delta Air Lines has cancelled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve and Christmas as the airline is having massive pilot staffing challenges this week. Delta is being forced to cancel hundreds of flights due to not having enough pilots available. You’ll recall the same thing happened just a few weeks ago for Thanksgiving:…
One benefit to the SkyMiles program is the ability to rollover Medallion Qualifying Miles each year. For those who earn more MQMs needed than your qualification level, the excess MQMs rollover to the following year. Delta shared that 2020 Rollover MQMs will begin posting in your account on January 3, 2021, and as a reminder…
No, Delta SkyMiles update for 2021 didn’t get lost in the mail, in fact the airline has taken many steps to make earning status next year easier, plus they a “secret weapon” that neither American nor United offers. For context, American Airlines lowered requirements for next year by 20% and United Airlines has lowered Premier requirements roughly…
We saw American Airlines announce American Airlines AAdvantage Elite Choice Rewards, as a way to reward Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum flyers who earn the status. It’s likely we’ll see Delta make some temporary additions to Choice Benefits for 2021, such as giving both Platinum and Diamond Medallions for those who qualify. As a result…
Delta has announced more positive news for travelers in terms of permanent fee waivers. Effective immediately, Delta Air Lines is eliminating change fees on international flights that begin in North America. This news comes weeks after Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Domestic Flights as well as Delta Permanently Eliminates Award Redeposit Fees. Delta’s Flexibility Promise: No…
Delta Air Lines has cancelled over 300 flights today on Thanksgiving Day so far as the airline is having massive pilot staffing challenges this week. Delta is being forced to cancel hundreds of flights due to not having enough pilots available. Earlier this week, Delta pilots agreed to a 5% reduction in guaranteed hours per month…
Delta has announced they’ll be extending its seating capacity for passengers by continuing to block middle seats onboard both mainline and connection carriers through March 30, 2021. This applies to Main Cabin, Comfort + and First Class cabins. Delta previously was blocking middle seats on all flights through January 6th, so this latest announcement extends…
Now through October 31, 2020, Delta Air Lines is offering its most generous Medallion Status Match and Challenge, where you’ll receive a higher tier level of status than you’re matching from including up to Diamond Medallion status. If you hold elite status on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines or United Airlines then you’re…
Delta has announced its permanently eliminating award redeposit fees for all SkyMiles members on domestic flights. Previously, the airline charged a $150 redeposit fee to make any changes or to cancel an award booking, however not anymore. This news comes weeks after Delta Eliminates Change Fees on Domestic Flights on paid tickets, so the same rules…
One of the highlights of the New Salt Lake City International Airport Officially Opens, is the opening of Delta’s largest Sky Club to date! Delta’s newest club boasts over 28,000 square feet of lounge space including an covered outdoor Sky Deck. The club is located on Concourse A, Level 2 east of the new Airport Plaza,…
Delta has two Sky Clubs at its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). One is located in Terminal 2, and its larger is located at Terminal 4. Delta has implemented many changes due to coronavirus, so this review will focus on what’s new in the club. Due to the pandemic, Terminal…
Yesterday we shared United Airlines Permanently Eliminates Domestic Change Fees, and today Delta Air Lines has announced it will be eliminating change fees on flights within the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. A couple months back I wrote Should Delta Waive Change Fees Indefinitely and clearly their team felt the same way. Unlike United…
Delta has announced they’ll be extending its seating capacity for passengers in all cabins including Main Cabin, Comfort + and First Class onboard both mainline and connection carriers through January 6, 2021. Delta previously was blocking middle seats on all flights through September 30th, so this latest announcement extends for an additional three months. One…
Like many airlines, Delta Air Lines has relaxed its change fees on its tickets due to coronavirus, and has currently has extended a change fee waiver on all flights booked through the end of July 31, 2020. If you purchase a ticket before this date, you’re able to make changes without a change fee, however…
Starting July 2nd, Delta Air Line will be adding back beer and wine onboard domestic flights in the First Class and Comfort + cabins. Delta slashed alcohol onboard domestic flights back in March due to the COVID-19 in an effort to reduce touchpoint onboard with passengers, so this will be the first start in Delta…
Delta has announced they’ll be extending its seating capacity for passengers in all cabins including Main Cabin, Comfort +, First Class, and Delta One onboard both mainline and connection carriers through September 30th. Delta previously was blocking middle seats on all flights through June 30th, so this latest announcement extends for an additional three months.…
Delta Air Lines has drastically reduced their flying schedule due to the COVD-19 pandemic, however the question is the airline too slow in adding back flights? Keep in mind Delta’s current revised flight schedule is accurate through July 31, 2020, so anything further out has yet to be adjusted. Delta shared they’re capping seating at…
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta has taken steps to create extra space onboard their flights. Delta is currently blocking middle seats and select aisle/window seats in all cabins in addition to reducing the total number of passengers per flight to between 50% and 60% of capacity depending on aircraft type. These changes are…
We shared how Delta Suspends Automatic Complimentary Medallion Upgrades, however it seems like Delta is not only suspending First Class upgrades, but they’re not allowing Platinum or Diamond Medallions to select Comfort + seats at booking, as previously allowed. This is due to COVID-19, with Delta reducing the capacity onboard all their flights to 50%…