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Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Continuing on the news that Delta announced they’ve rolled out their Pre-Select Meal option to include all international and domestic Delta One routes effective December 6, 2018, Delta will…
Some devastating news this morning out of Orlando International Airport (MCO), as an uniformed TSA agent committed suicide after his shift at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Apparently the government employee jumped off the balcony into the atrium at the hotel which is located inside the airport. After the incident which caused a loud bang,…
Continuing on the news that Delta announced they’ve rolled out their Pre-Select Meal option to include all international and domestic Delta One routes effective December 6, 2018, Delta will now be rolling out Pre-Select Meal options on all domestic First Class flights as of February 7, 2019, where a meal choice is offered. Here’s some more details on the…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Delta has announced the Delta Milestone Awards, which is a new campaign spotlighting record-setting Medallion Members, and some of the 80,000 Delta employees that make it happen. See…
If you’re looking for an easy way to increase your credit card spend, you’ve probably heard the term manufacture spending. Whether it’s to meet minimum spend requirement for a sign-up bonus, just to earn more miles/points, or to meet a certain spend threshold to earn MQMs, elite qualifying nights, MQD waivers etc. One option is…
Most countries have one or a few airlines operating in their country. The United States has 10 mainline in addition to three regional airlines that provide commercial aviation services. These include American, United, and Dela commonly called referred as legacy carriers. There are three ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCC); Spirit, Allegiant, and Frontier. Also included are JetBlue,…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Delta offers Platinum and Diamond Medallion members choice benefits, for qualifying for Medallion status at these two levels. For those who have earned 2019 Platinum Medallion status…
Traveling this weekend or even early next week? You might want to start paying attention to what they are calling Winter Storm Harper which is set to bring a snow storm from the midwest to the northeast over the next few days. You should plan ahead if you don’t want your travel to be impacted…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. When it comes to U.S. airlines, we have seen added fees being added left and right whether it be checked bag fees, carry-on bag fees, preferred seat…
Here is an easy contest you can enter. JetBlue is offering a daily sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Puerto Rico and premium tickets to see Hamilton. You can enter here daily. Good Luck! JetBlue Chance To Win Trip To Puerto Rico To See Hamilton Enter our daily* sweepstakes for a chance…
Wide-body vs narrow-body aircraft differences vary based on aircraft. As commercial aviation has evolved over the past 65 years, airplane manufacturers have made a variety of models. Today the industry is mainly defined between two types; narrow-body (also known as single aisle) and wide-body (also called twin aisle) aircraft. The most notable difference between the…
When it comes to U.S. airlines, we have seen added fees being added left and right whether it be checked bag fees, carry-on bag fees, preferred seat fees etc. However this latest fee is one that isn’t going to the airline, but rather the flight attendants. Frontier Airlines is adding tipping functionality for their flight…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. One benefit to the SkyMiles program is the ability to rollover Medallion Qualifying Miles each year. Per Delta, 2018 Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) will begin posting on…
Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor are experiencing flight delays this morning due to the extreme cold weather last night. Temperatures dropped as low as 29 degrees, causing frost on the wings. Apparently the airport doesn’t have proper de-icing capabilities, as there are unusual weather conditions here. Many airlines this morning are having delays including Alaska…
The Sacramento, California Airport will be getting 2 new lounges which is great news for cardmembers of the Platinum Card from American Express, and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express who can use Escape Lounges for free. You can read all about the American Express Platinum Card Benefits Including Lounge Access here. Sacramento Airport To Get 2…
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards has announced they’re making several changes and enhancements to their loyalty program which take place next year. The biggest change is they’re raising the rental requirements to earn Five Star status to 12 rentals or $2,400 spend (excluding taxes and fees). On a positive note both Five Star and President’s Circle members will now…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Amex Platinum benefits are numerous ranging from elite status, airline fee credits, uber credits, lounge access and more. When it comes to lounge access, both the Platinum…
We’ve written about how Delta and Equinox Fitness Clubs have launched a partnership in-order to help combat jet lag. As part of the this partnership, they are offering SkyMiles members a free 7 day Equinox Fitness Club pass. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this offer, you must begin your trial prior to December 31,…
Several Westfield Shopping Centers are offering spending promotions for the holidays that are actually quite lucrative. A few to point out are at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, and Westfield World Trade Center in New York City While each offer varies, essentially if you make $100 in purchases at either mall, you’ll receive a…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Amex Platinum benefits are numerous ranging from elite status, airline fee credits, uber credits, lounge access and more, however the top perk of these cards is airport lounge…