American Airlines is launching its brand new American AAdvantage loyalty program on March 1, 2022. The biggest change is that earned status will be based on Loyalty Points. Another enhancement to the program is that Gold and Platinum members will now receive unlimited complimentary first class upgrades without the use of 500-mile upgrades, which was…
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Delta Domestic First Class Meals Return March 1st
Delta announced they’ll be bringing back hot first class meals on domestic flights as early as March 1, 2022. Flights over 1,500+ miles will see meals onboard on March 1st, with those over 900 miles returning by the end of April. Delta is currently offering cold boxed meals on these flights now, so the return…
Delta Sky Club Planned for Las Vegas (LAS) Airport
Delta has opened many new Sky Club locations the past several years including in both Phoenix (PHX), Austin (AUS)Â and new cubs in New Orleans (MSY) and Salt Lake City both as part of new airports. When you look at Delta’s network and which cities have the most number of flights, Las Vegas (LAS) is top…
JetBlue Weekend Meltdown at New York’s JFK Airport
Following the tail-end of the weekend storm in NYC, JetBlue Airways suffered a meltdown at New York’s John F. Kennedy last night. Operations were suspended most of Saturday at JFK, and JetBlue struggled to resume on Sunday. As a result, hundreds of passengers on arriving flights were stranded on the tarmac for hours waiting for…
United Airlines Offering $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Ramp Agents
After airlines massively downsized their staffing the past couple years due to the pandemic, now they’re struggling to hire. United Airlines is one of those airlines who let go many employees, and is now offering some lucrative incentives for new employees. United Airlines is offering a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for part time ramp agents in…
Delta 2021 Rollover Miles Now Posting
Delta announced that all Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) in your account at the end of 2021 will roll over to 2022, giving SkyMiles members an even bigger jumpstart on earning towards 2023 Status. The great news is that these rollover MQMs have already started posting. It appears that many Diamond and Platinum Medallions have already have their rollover…
Is Delta Planning a Delta One JFK Business Class Lounge?
Delta Issuing 15,000 SkyMiles for Cancelled Flights Over Christmas
It’s no surprise that many airlines were having lengthy delays and cancellations this Christmas holiday due to staffing challenges caused by the omicron variant. As a result of this, my flight was cancelled and I was rebooked 4 hours later. To my surprise, I received the below email from Delta Air Lines offering 15,000 SkyMiles…
More Southwest Airlines New Routes, Schedule Extension Sept 2022
Southwest Airlines has expanded its schedule through September 5, 2022, and as a result added some new domestic routes. Additionally, we see new service for several international routes returning for summer 2022. Beginning June 11, 2022, Southwest will offer new nonstop service on Saturdays between: Austin and Cozumel, Mexico (Subject to government approvals) Nashville and Portland, Maine…
Southwest Airlines Asking Flight Attendants to Volunteer to Push Wheelchairs
It’s no doubt going to be a busy holiday season. Southwest Airlines is asking employees to volunteer at many of its airports to help handle the travel surge occurring this month for the holidays. Specifically, Southwest Airlines has asked several employee groups including flight attendants to volunteer to work with their ground operation teams and push…
Southwest Airlines New Routes, Schedule Extension June 2022
Southwest Airlines has expanded its schedule through June 4, 2022, and as a result added some new domestic routes. Additionally, we see new service from Ft. Lauderdale to Havana, Cuba starting early next year. Starting April 25, 2022, the airline will offer new nonstop flights between: Austin and Tulsa, Okla. (One daily roundtrip) San Antonio and…
Delta Premium Select JFK-LAX Travel Hack
Delta has been expanding its Premium Select cabin to more aircrafts including all 767-400’s and now on some 767-300ERs. You’ll find a mix of 767-400’s and 767-300’s on Delta’s JFK-LAX route. However, Delta doesn’t sell Premium Select on domestic flights, so despite having a Premium Select cabin onboard, this is currently being sold as Comfort…
Deal: 30% Southwest Airlines Flights to/from Denver
Southwest Airlines is celebrating 15 years of service to Denver, CO (DEN) and to celebrate is offering customers a nice discount! Today, Southwest is one of the largest carriers at Denver and offers over 240 daily flights in the Mile High City, Customers can book travel from/to Denver with the promotion code HEART4DEN, good for…
Flying Delta One JFK-SFO During the Pandemic
On a recent trip from New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), I decided to use a Regional Upgrade certificate to confirm into the Delta One business class cabin at booking. Delta has started bringing back some inflight services depending on route and being that this was a transcontinental Delta One flight,…
Delta Adding 100 Flights to NYC Airports
Delta plans to add back more than 100 flights to NYC airports, as the airline restores pre-covid flight levels at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia’s (LGA) airport. During the pandemic, the FAA implemented a slot waiver, where airlines wouldn’t lose their take-off/landing slots at the nation’s busiest airports, however is set to…
Delta Adds Panama City Service from LAX, JFK, MCO
Delta announced they’ll be expanding service to Panama City, Panama (PTY) from three new cities. Los Angeles and Orlando will be launching service to Panama City on Dec 18, and New York-JFK on Dec. 20. Additionally, they’ll be a second daily flight from Atlanta on Saturdays. Per Delta, New flights and increased service grows Delta’s capacity…
Earn 500 SkyMiles For Traveling through LAX
Delta has an offer for travelers who will be flying to/from/through Los Angeles now through September 30, 2021. SkyMiles members who register will earn 500 bonus miles each time, with a limit of 1,000 SkyMiles per day. Delta is in the midst of a complete terminal renovation at Los Angeles International Airport, so these miles are…
Southwest Airlines: Earn Double Tier Qualifying Points
Southwest Airlines has launched a new offer for Rapid Rewards members to earn double tier qualifying points toward A-List or A-List Preferred status now through November 30, 201. You’ll need to login to your Rapid Rewards and then you can register for the offer. Offer Details:Â Earn double tier qualifying points (TQPs*) toward A-List or A-List…
Delta Adds Free Same Day Standby Option
Delta announced it will now allow flyers to standby for an earlier flight day of departure at no charge. Previously the airline charged a $75 fee for this service. You can request to standby to an earlier flight either online or in the Fly Delta app. Flyers can use the Same-Day Standby option for travel…
Delta Extending Medallion Status through 2023
Delta has announced they’ll be extending 2021 Medallion Status for Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallions through January 31, 2023. This is the second year that the airline is extending Medallion status for all members, as they did the same last year. Additionally, Delta will be rolling over all MQMs to 2022 to qualify for 2023 Medallion…