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Delta Air Lines announced they’ll be retiring their entire Boeing 777 fleet the end of the year. Due to COVID-19, we can expect all 18 Boeing 777 aircraft used primarily on longhaul international routes to be retired. This news comes after Delta’s earlier announcement to retire MD-88, MD-90 fleets in June, which reduces Delta’s mainline fleet…
With thousands of flights being cancelled everyday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines are being forced to refund passengers for their tickets. With so many refund requests, the time it’s taking for airlines to issue these refunds have increased and are now taking several weeks depending on the carrier. If you’ve requested a refund for…
Delta has been making several changes to their onboard services offered amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Delta has announced their latest change in which they’ll now be handing out pre-package snack bags onboard with a selection of snacks, a bottled water and a sanitizer wipe. These new pre-package snack bags will be distributed to all customers…
Last week we shared how Delta Air Lines was considering making changes to their Medallion Upgrade policy, which would halt automatic Medallion upgrades to first class. Delta has finally announced they’ll be going forth with these changes, and will be suspending automatic complimentary Medallion upgrades at the respective upgrade window. Instead, all Medallion upgrades will…
Delta has announced they’ll be extending 2020 Medallion Status for Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallions through January 31, 2022. This is due to the COVID-19 pandemic preventing travel across the world. Additionally, Delta will be extending Sky Club memberships, companion certificates, Sky Club guest passes, drink vouchers and more. Delta will be rolling over all Medallion…
Delta Air Lines has closed their Aircrew Training Center (DATC) in Atlanta which is used for pilot training, as a result of COVID-19. It’s being reported that some 32 Delta pilots have tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, many others are experiencing symptoms but haven’t been tested yet, so the actual number could be significantly higher.…
Delta Air Lines is considering making significant changes to their Medallion Upgrade policy given the the coronavirus pandemic. The airline has already announced Reduced Inflight Service on All Flights, which includes only bottled water and a snack onboard, as well as closing most Delta SkyClubs. The latest change that could be forthcoming is changes to…
Following Southwest Airlines: No Inflight Service on All Flights and American Airlines Reduces Inflight Service on All Flights, Delta is next to announce their latest inflight changes which went into place today March 25, 2020. Delta will be slashing all alcohol and soda onboard their flights, leaving only bottled water for all passengers onboard all flights…
Delta announced some positive news for SkyMiles and Medallion members, as they’ll be extending regional and global upgrade certificates, companion certificates and more as a result of COVID-19. For anyone who had any of these that were set to expire prior to June 30, 2020, they’ll now be extended until December 31, 2020, and the…
The airline industry has been one of the worst industries that have been hit by the coronavirus, as a result travel has almost completely stopped. Delta Air Lines has plans to park 600 aircrafts, and there’s no end in sight. When it comes to airline elite status, many frequent flyers wonder what will happen as…
New Delta Award Sale Delta has a new Award sale with fares from only 10,000 miles. Check out these deals if you have some travel to book here. Love racking up the Delta Miles? If you are looking for more ways to earn Delta miles, consider The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum…
Update To Delta Waiving Change Fees As an update to this post, Delta has announced that they will now include all domestic and international flights booked from March 1-31. Only one free change is allowed and travel must be completed by 2/28/21. See all the details here, Delta.com.
Delta Air Lines is following in the footsteps of the JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines as the latest airline to announce some relief given the recent Coronavirus situation. Delta will be waiving change fees on all international tickets purchased from between March 1 and March 31. Unlike American Airlines, this only covers their international flights, so…
Delta announced they’ll be continuing their Seattle expansion with a few new routes as well as additional service on several existing routes, as they continue to battle it out with Alaska Airlines in their hometown. With the latest news, we’ll see Delta launch service to both Dallas/Fort Worth as well as Columbus, Ohio, both which will…
Delta Leap Day Award Sale Ends Today Delta is offering an award sale through today, “11:59 p.m. ET March 1, use fewer miles to make the most of your extra 24 hours.” Check out this sale here to see what deals you can find. Love racking up the Delta Miles? If you are looking for more ways…
Delta Award Sale To Caribbean From Only 12,500 Delta is offerng an award sale with fares to the Caribbean From Only 12,500 miles. In particular, there are several good looking fares out of New York to take a look at. If you are looking to book, check out this sale. Love racking up the Delta Miles? If…
Delta has announced that starting in March they’ll be adding BON & VIV spiked seltzer onboard. Customers in Delta One, Delta Premium Select, First Class and Delta Comfort+ can enjoy complimentary 12 oz. cans complimentary, while those in the Main Cabin will be able to purchase this for $8. Delta plans to offer two flavors onboard…
As part of the new New Orleans New Airport Terminal Opening last year, Delta’s newest Sky Club also opened, so we were excited to check out the club on a recent trip down to the Big Easy. The New Orleans Sky Club is located post-security at the entrance of the C gates near gate C1,…
Delta SkyBonus is Delta’s small business loyalty program, in which businesses can earn rewards on top of SkyMiles for their travelers. Per SkyBonus, participation is limited to small and mid-size companies with a minimum of $5,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) in eligible flight revenue and a minimum of five unique employee travelers each year.…
Delta announced they’ll be adding Delta One service on their Atlanta- Bogota route year-round beginning Feb. 4 onboard the Boeing 767-300ER. With this change, Medallions will no longer be upgrade eligible for to first/business, as Delta doesn’t offer upgrades to Delta One on flights to South America. Per Delta, Delta is upping the luxury factor…