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According to Delta, they have suspended all flights between Tel Aviv (TLV) and its New York-JFK hub. They appear to be taking precautionary measures in the wake of the Malaysia Airlines tragedy and reports of rockets landing near Tel Aviv airport. Today, they’ve diverted Delta flight 468 operated by a Boeing 747 away from Tel Aviv and to Paris.…
If you like earning miles for everyday things like dining at your favorite restaurants, taking a few moments of your time can net you a 2,000 SkyMile bonus. The new Delta Dining program sign up bonus is offering 2,000 bonus miles after you signup and complete a dine review in 30 days of opening your account. …
This is a post in our series of Delta Secrets we’ve learned over the last 11 years flying this great airline that just happens to have a more “interesting” way to find flights you want to take at the miles you want to spend. Delta Secrets – How To Change Flight For Free Looking for More Delta Miles? See…
Now through August 31, 2014, SkyMiles members can earn 1,000 bonus SkyMiles through SkyMiles shopping when they spend $600 This is a tiered bonus meaning the more you spend through the shopping portal the more bonus points you’ll earn. Here’s a rundown of the bonus: Spend $150, earn 250 bonus miles Spend $300, earn…
Delta has launched a fun giveaway but it’s only for customers traveling on Delta’s Tokyo (NRT)-New York (JFK) flight only. Now through October they will be offering prizes for fliers who come visit New York each month and kicking it off with some free tickets to Madison Square Garden. The first wave of prizes is from July 9th through…
With tensions running high in Tel Aviv this week passengers arrived to the airport in time to catch their flight to JFK from just as sirens were warning that rockets were being sent towards Tel Aviv from Militants that only days earlier claimed they would be sending rockets towards the airport and urged airlines to…
This is a post in our series of Delta Secrets we’ve learned over the last 11 years flying this great airline that just happens to have a more “interesting” way to find flights you want to take at the miles you want to spend. Delta Secrets – How To Find Low Level Delta Award Flights To Italy…
When it’s time for a beer and a snack it’s always 5 o’clock in some lounge somewhere. On this night in the Sky Club it called for an ice cold Bud-heavy, spicy nuts and yogurt covered pretzels. I miss the days of self pour Blue Moon in special clubs. I miss the ice cold Heinekens…
EXPIRED The Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express entitles members to a invite a guest on a round-trip Domestic Economy Class flight once they qualify for a companion certificate. The certificate is easy to redeem and can be valuable if used for the right (expensive) economy flight. See airline credit card offers page for current…
Delta just launched a Latin America/Carribean promotion where you can earn unlimited bonus miles when you head down south between September 2, 2014, and December 11, 2014. The great thing is promotion does NOT seem to be targeted and there is NO limit to the number of bonus SkyMiles you can earn Per the Offer:Â …
Last week I flew from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles on Delta, and noticed that when I checked in for my flight that the flight was oversold and they were seeking volunteers willing to bump to a later flight. The first thing that jumps out is the preselected amounts have been increased to $200, $300,…
Air traffic controllers have the trust of the flying public. And when things go right, little gets noticed outside the occasional and very rare “applause” during landing. But when things go wrong, as it almost did last Thursday, the consequences can result in a terrible tragedy. Just this past Thursday, things didn’t go as planned.…
It’s July 1st, which in the world of frequent fliers means it’s now the best time to request a status match or status challenge, because in most instances the status will be given for the rest of 2014 and all of 2015, meaning you can get the status for over 18 months! In addition, Delta…
Last week, I wrote out how Delta Brings Back Transcontinental Upgrades for Platinum and Diamond Medallions on their New York (JFK)- Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle routes and wanted to put it to the test. I had to fly New York (JFK)- Los Angeles last minute so decided to book a ticket on Delta and hope for…
In the past I’ve hinted that I really really like the first row in Delta’s flat-bed Business Elite cabin over all other seats. Apparently, it’s been burning a few people on why the left side and the first row of the flat-bed Business Elite cabin. I’ve been getting a ton of emails about this, here’s…
Delta is at it again and this time it’s with a very aggressive first class up-sell program. I logged into my Delta account and looked at a few upcoming flights and noticed some big banners to upgrade my coach seat to either Business Class or First Class. On an upcoming Phoenix-New York (JFK), I was…
Remember earlier this year when Delta slashed Medallion upgrades on transcontinental routes between JFK-LAX/SFO/SEA? Well, apparently BusinessElite wasn’t selling out on these flights, and the cabins were being filled with non-revenue passengers, so Delta has quitely decided to upgrade Platinum and Diamond Medallions on these routes. This new policy went into effect a few days ago and…
There are a lot of things people know about Delta. The fantastic Woodford Reserve Bourbon served on domestic Delta flights (don’t you dare enhance this 🙂 Delta!) the amazing Delta First class omelets, to the great flight attendants. Delta Secrets – Sky Club Suite, Can You Guess The Airport? Looking for More Delta Miles? See…
Now through July 31st, SkyMiles members can Earn Double SkyMiles with Hilton. This email was sent out to SkyMiles members, but depending on your airline earning preference with Hilton it would apply to the other airlines or you could even choose to earn Double Hilton points. Register for the Double Your HHonors promotion and earn double miles…
Something that I’ve always done is take time to relax between connections. Whether it is checking out some truly great airport restaurants, lounging in a Club, having a drink to relax, or just grabbing a cookie, I try to find something that makes being at the airport enjoyable. A fellow BoardingArea blogger, Rene at DeltaPoints,…