I just crossed over the 75,000 MQM mark as well as have met the 25,000 spend requirement on my Delta Amex, so have officially re-qualified for Platinum Medallion status in 2015. Doing so, I wanted to take a look at the Choice Benefits and decided that I was gonna go for the Regional Upgrades this…
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Delta Launches Fast-Track Promotion for Medallion Status for Alaska Residents
Delta is at it again, with another one of their targeted promotions in which they offer a fast-track route to Medallion status. Surprisingly, this time this one isn’t geared toward NY business travelers, but rather potential fliers in Alaska. Alaska residents can sign-up for this promotion through October 31, 2014 which includes a Fast Track to…
How To Earn 3,400 Bonus Delta SkyMiles
Delta and Hertz have teamed up again to offer SkyMiles members bonus SkyMiles on their car rentals. Bonus Delta SkyMiles SkyMiles members can earn 100 miles per day, 200 miles per day for Medallion members, plus bonus miles and savings of up to 40%. Earn 500 additional miles for rentals of 1 to 2 days. Earn 900 additional miles for…
Delta Expands Upgrade with Miles to All Domestic Markets
Delta has been testing a program where SkyMiles could upgrade with miles to First Class when purchasing their ticket. This is different than Pay with Miles as you still have to purchase the regular coach ticket price and then whatever the difference in fare to first class, you can use your miles at a 1…
How To Earn 35X SkyMiles with Delta
Through May 11th, Delta is currently offering a promotion right now for Mother’s Day with FTD in which SkyMiles can earn 35x miles per dollar spent with FTD. How To Earn 35X SkyMiles with Delta Offer Details: Earn 35 miles for every dollar spent at FTD. Plus, as a SkyMiles Medallion member, you’ll earn an additional…
Delta to Expand Europe Service From New York and Atlanta
Delta announced today that they would be expanding their European flights from Atlanta and New York (JFK). This new service from Atlanta and New York will increase capacity to Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and Zurich. Delta to Expand Europe Service Delta will now offer year round service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport and expanded…
Delta’s Sky Club Policy Change In Place As Of May 2, 2014
I received a gentle reminder message yesterday from Delta reminding me about their “update” to the complimentary club guest policy. The changes went into effect yesterday. Not sure about you, but the addition of a $29 fee will impact many people’s decision to visit to the Sky Club. Delta Sky Club Policy Change A DELTA SKY…
Triple Medallion Qualifying Miles or Redeemable Miles on Delta (Targeted)
Delta is at it again with yet another way to devalue the ranks of their Medallions with this targeted promotion. Yesterday they announced a targeted Complimentary Silver Medallion Status Plus Gold/Platinum Fast Track promotion. This latest offer is for your choice of either triple Medallion Qualifying Miles or triple redeemable miles on flight now through July 15th. Triple Medallion…
1 Week, 7 Delta Meals In First Class; Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner Onboard And In The Airport Over A Week
I could have started this post with: you know you’re a hard core business traveler when? But didn’t. For some people, eating 7 meals on a plane in one week, plus a few in an airport would be a bad week. But not me, I enjoyed it. I rode up front each segment of the…
Complimentary Silver Medallion Status Plus Gold/Platinum Fast Track (Targeted)
I just received an email from a reader who forwarded me on an offer from Delta offering complimentary Silver Medallion status as well as a fast track to earn Gold or Platinum Medallion status. This status is only good for 2 months and then their is an offer to get Gold by flying 2 round-trip flights…
How To Leverage Delta’s Double MQM Promotion from LGA
Last week, I wrote about how Delta was offering a double MQM promotion on flights to/from LaGuardia as well as 2,000 bonus MQM’s and RDM’s on the first flight in addition. Leverage Delta’s Double MQM Promotion The promo stated, As thanks for flying Delta, you’ll earn an additional 2,000 bonus milesand 2,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) when you…
Delta Offering Fast Track to Gold and Platinum Status (Again)
Delta is at it again with another targeted offered for fast-track to Gold and Platinum Status. You can see if you are targeted and try to register. As you’ll recall Delta had two targeted offers earlier this year for Delta Gold Status and another one for Delta Platinum Status, where all you had to do…
Delta 2,000 MQM’s On Your Next Delta Flight Plus Double Miles/MQM’s from LGA
Delta is currently running a promotion where you can earn 2,000 bonus MQM’s on your next Delta flight anywhere as well as a bunch of bonus miles and MQM’s if you fly out of New York’s LaGuardia Double Miles/MQM’s As thanks for flying Delta, you’ll earn an additional 2,000 bonus miles and 2,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) when you book and…
Delta Completes Full Flat-Bed Installation on All Widebody Overseas Flights
Delta announced today that they have finally completed the installation of their 180 degree lie-flat seats with direct aisle access on their entire widebody overseas planes. Delta Completes Full Flat-Bed Installation The completed interior fleet modifications include all Delta Airbus A330-200/300, Boeing 767-300ER/400ER, 747-400 and 777-200ER/LR aircraft, which represents Delta’s largest interior fleet modification investment…
Delta Denver Flight Searched For Threat After Emergency Landing
Delta flight 1500 from Detroit to Denver had to declare an emergency on Friday…Upon landing in Denver, the plane was escorted to a remote area of Denver International Airport where the FBI boarded the plane…There were 151 passengers on board…
A Little Delta Sky Club Advertising
Finally some advertising in the Sky Club on the specialty elite member drinks. Saw this in the A18 club this morning. Didn’t partake though. Might though on Thursday. Notice ‘for a special price’ on the drinks. Delta Sky Club Have you tried any of these new specialty drinks yet? Why did you think? Sign up…
Another Devaluation for Delta SkyClubs: Guest Access for Board Room Members
Delta is at it again with their devaluations and this time it is for Alaska Airlines Board Room members who use their membership to access Delta Sky Clubs. Earlier this year, Delta announced a major devaluation in regards to SkyClub access. They were drastically increasing their membership fee to $695 annually, and stripping American Express Platinum…
How I Earned My Delta Medallion Qualifying Dollars Waiver
Earlier this year, Delta announced they would be switching to a revenue based SkyMiles program, and one of the first steps in this process was that you must now meet a minimum amount of spending in addition to flying the required amount of Medallion Qualifying Miles. Delta Medallion Qualifying Dollars Waiver The threshold for spending…
Delta Flying Non-BusinessElite 757’s from JFK-SEA and Still No Upgrades for Medallions
Earlier this year, Delta announced that they would no longer offer complimentary upgrades on their transcontinental routes which include JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO, and JFK-SEA because these routes are now all flown by either 757’s or 767’s which feature BusinessElite cabins, and per the SkyMiles rules, Medallion members are only eligble to receive upgrades to first class.…
Delta Plane Makes Emergency Landing at JFK and Rolls Off Runway
I guess it wasn’t a good night for the folks onboard Delta flight 886 last night which was scheduled from Atlanta to New York’s LaGuardia. Due to a hydraulic system issue, the flight diverted to New York’s Kennedy since the runways are longer there. However, shortly after landing the plane then rolled into a grassy area. Per…