Earlier this month, Delta announced that drastically increasing their membership fees and slashing guest access for all credit cardholders and individual SkyClub members. When they made this announcement, they didn’t announce any new enhancements to justify the new fees. While today, they did announce that they are testing new food options, and some new added amenities. Delta…
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Easy Chance To Win Delta Drink Coupons – Did You Win?
Wow, that was an easy giveaway to win if you actually entered. Last night I posted a giveaway for 2 drink tickets. All readers had to do was watch a short cloud surfing clip I captured during a recent First Class flight and leave a comment answering just one question. Congrats to the 7 people…
Cloud Surfing Video: Cocktail Coupon Giveaway From Window Seat
Here’s a video for the #AVGEEKS out there. As we take off through the clouds, I discover that the skies are clear, the sun is setting, all as we make a quick turn to head towards our destination. Not a bad view from up here. Bonus drinks (and when I say bonus drinks, I mean…
Why Thursday First Class Flights Are The Best! (Hint: Happy Hour Isn’t It)
Thursday night flights are great for a lot of reasons. There is rarely a better feeling when a First Class upgrade clears at the gate like it did today. It is a refreshing feeling to win the gate lottery after a long week. First Class on Delta can be as refreshing with a top shelf…
Delta Giving Away Gold Medallion Status (Targeted)
Last week, I wrote about a targeted Delta offer in which they were giving away Platinum Medallion status. While, it looks like Delta is at it again and this time they are now giving away Gold Medallion status. Delta launched another targeted offer that for those who are eligible will receive complimentary Gold Medallion Status, complimentary Delta Sky…
Why To Get a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Now
Delta recently put into affect their new Medallion Qualifying Dollars requirement, where SkyMiles members must not only fly the required amount of miles to maintain their Medallion status, but now must meet certain revenue spending requirements. Consider these Offers Looking for More Delta Miles? See current Credit Card Offers here to earn more miles. Why To…
Delta Rollover Medallion Qualifying Miles Now Posting
One of Delta’s benefits for Medallion members is rollover miles in which you rollover any additional MQM’s you earn each year over the required threshold. Typically these rollover MQM’s post shortly after the new year, but this year it took them a little longer and it appears that they have finally started to post. Mine…
Delta Announces Some Transcontinental Updates
Delta announced today some enhanced services on their Transcontinental routes between New York (JFK)- Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. They plan to offer a new line of healthy menu items from Luvo in Economy and Economy Comfort. Each flight will feature two sandwich wraps from the following menu: Luvo Quinoa Crunch Wrap (360 calories) – Fresh crunchy…
Another Major Delta Devaluation: SkyClub Access
Delta has sure been at it lately with all their devaluations to their SkyMiles program and award charts but this latest change has to do with their SkyClubs. Delta is drastically increasing their membership fees and slashing guest access for all credit cardholders and individual SkyClub members. The following changes are being introduced: Effective immediately,…
Delta Adds New WiFi Options
Delta sent out an email to their SkyMiles members reminding them of their new WiFi option for mobile phones for as low as $1.95 per flight. This is a great option if you have a smartphone such as an iPhone and are looking to send some iMessages inflight without having to spend a bunch on…
Delta Announces Major Aircraft Enhancements
Delta announced today that they have plans to update the interiors on 225 domestic narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft types include Boeing 757-200, 737-800, Airbus A319 and A320 fleets in which Delta plans to spend $770 million in upgrades through 2016. Details by Fleet: 757-200 aircraft improvements Delta’s modifications to 56 of its 757-200 aircraft will include installing in-seat…
How To Purchase Delta eGift Certificates
Delta makes it easy to give the gift of travel with their eGift certificates. Did you know you can purchase and gift an eGift certificate up to $1,000 in value? It’s simple and if you use a trick, you might be able to save up to $200 off the purchase. Here’s how: How To Purchase…
Earn 10,000 Delta SkyMiles with FedEx
Delta and FedEx have teamed up to offer SkyMiles the opportunity to earn up to 10,000 bonus SkyMiles. You’ll earn 100 SkyMiles per shipment, up to 10,000 SkyMiles, when using FedEx One Rate. To get started, you can head over to FedEx’s site where you can register for this offer How to Earn up t0 10,000…
$30 Delta First Class Omelet To Hawaii
When Delta had their mistake fares a couple of weeks ago, I was able to book a flight to Hawaii for just over $30 each way. I just flew from Los Angeles to Maui yesterday and that $30 got me a tasty omelet. Not only did it get me an omelet but it got me 3,729 MQM’s…
Most Hidden Delta Sky Club And New Renovations To Terminal D At Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport
This well kept secret of a Sky Club is a spacious retreat from the claustrophobic halls of Atlanta’s Terminal D concourse. The Sky Club is new and you can likely find good seating since it isn’t well known. The concourse itself is going through renovations and they are coming along well as you can see…
Delta Extending MQM Purchases Through January 31st
If you didn’t quite make the Medallion status you were hoping for, for 2014, Delta is extending their Buy MQM offer through January 31st. They will continue selling Medallion Qualifying Miles for those members who are trying to reach Diamond, Platinum, Gold, or Silver Medallion status for 2014. SkyMiles members may purchase between 2,500 and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that…
Flight Review: Delta JFK-LAX in BusinessElite
Last week I found myself flying from New York (JFK)- Los Angeles again for the holidays. This time, I was on the 6:15pm departure. I had flown this route about a month ago, which I wrote about here, so this time I had something to compare it to. I was pleased to see that the…
Party Foul: Delta’s Business Elite 767 Tray Table Design Flaw
I really enjoy flying Delta’s new full-flat Business Elite seats on international flights and especially and domestic flights. The seats are more private than the old cradle seats and every seat has access to the aisle. And you can even get a little extra legroom if you know which seats to book. But I have…
Upgrade: Domestic Delta Flat-Bed Business Elite Flight Review From The Last Row
In order to truly find out which seats are the best onboard Delta’s flat-bed Business Elite seats in their 767 Boeing Jets I needed to check off another seat, the last row by the window. This flight was another domestic operated flight with an internationally configured plane similar to the experiences below: Delta Transcontinental BusinessElite…
How To Check Your Delta Certificates And eCredits
Using Delta certificates and eCredits can save you a ton of money on travel with Delta. It’s important to know how to check your account so you can tell if you have eCredits and certificates available to use on your upcoming trip. It’s simple to do. Here are 3 simple steps that will show you…