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Delta has launched a new targeted offer, where SkyMiles members can receive Gold Medallion Status and 15,000 bonus SkyMiles after taking just one flight in Delta One (their new business class product). Keep mind, this is a targeted offer geared to those with a New York address. Free Delta Gold Medallion Status and 15,000 SkyMiles…
We teamed up with our favorite award booking service, Juicy Miles, to giveaway a complimentary award booking service. Readers could win a complimentary award booking for up to 4 tickets on the same itinerary. We are thrilled Juicy Miles offered up this prize especially with all the redemption activity going on lately. Have you emptied your Delta…
Ever wondered which airlines offer the tastiest wines onboard? At Points, Miles & Martinis we definitely enjoy a nice glass of wine or two when we travel! As reported by Business Traveller, the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2014 have been announced. “British Airways was the biggest winner, taking the coveted Gold Medal for Best Overall Wine…
When I think of the world’s busiest airport, I think London, Dubai, Hong Kong and the like. CNN released their list of the top 10 busiest airports last week and it might not be what you suspect. “More than 96 million passengers went through this airport in 2014, an increase of 1.9% over 2013,” as reported…
i love being able to use an airline mobile app to book flights, see reservations, and of course view the miles pile up each week. So when an airline updates their app we usually check to see if there are any cool enhancements. This week American Airlines has updated their app with a few changes.…
I always enjoy my time in the Tampa Bay Area. There is something about the breeze off the gulf, afternoon showers and slower pace that really just enhances a trip to Florida. But with all good things they to an end. Leaving Florida isn’t so bad when leaving from the Tampa International Airport and here’s…
Three days after a Germanwings pilot’s alleged mental health crisis caused an Airbus A320 to crash into an Alpine mountainside, a former JetBlue Captain filed a $14.9 million dollar suit against the his old airline, claiming the airline shouldn’t have allowed him to fly.Clayton Osbon, 52, was the Captain on JetBlue flight 191 from New…
When you fly International First Class, you expect a certain level of benefits for the cash or points that you shelled out for your flight. Well, what happenes if you fly International First Class or Business class and there is no arrival lounge for you to freshen up in after your 12+ hour long flight?…
On this particular flight last week, I took off back to Atlanta in my Delta First class seat and had clear skies for as far as the eye could see. I was offered the dumpling dinner; which is one of the newer dinners. I haven’t had this one before so I had to try it.…
Frontier is offering a 2 day spring sale with fares starting at only $29 today and tomorrow only. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 pm Eastern time on Mar. 25, 2015 for domestic, nonstop travel:Â Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Apr. 14, 2015 through May 20, 2015. Frontier 2 Day Sale: Fares From $29! Fares are one…
I had been to the Club at ATL for an evening review in the past but, this particular morning I wanted to check out the breakfast options. I think  the Club at ATL is the best lounge in Atlanta. It is located in International Terminal in Hartsfield Jackson Airport. I think that this lounge is…
Eating a plane isn’t always idea. Menu choices are sparse and you generally only have one or maybe two options. This Delta First Class Breakfast menu was new and sounded good, so I had to try it . On this flight from the New York Area an old Boeing 717-200 plane, Delta served two options, and my selection good.…
One of our Seattle readers (who flies Alaska and not Delta) sent in an email about how Alaska Airlines offers a self-tag baggage option when you check-in online. In fact, there are two different self-tagging options. The first one is you can literally check-in online and print out a self tag baggage tag and put on…
Delta Airlines got approval to purchase Northwest Airlines in 2008. Since then they’ve gotten rid of a bunch of things I liked about Northwest including their Japan Award booking site, their award booking engine, cookies, and a number of other things. But you can still feel at home in an old Northwest Airlines plane if…
JetBlue revealed a two day sale – ticket on March 10th or March 11th – for travel March 24th thru May 27, 2015. The odd thing about the sale is that it is only good for JetBlue Tuesday and Wednesday travel.According to the Terms and Conditions: Fares include government taxes and fees. Book Mar. 10…
Delta Flight 1086 Crash Cause Under Review The other day as many travelers, including myself, were trying to get out of the Northeast to beat the snow, Delta flight 1086 touched down at La Guardia and skidded off the runway to a crashing halt just short of the bay. The reports from other flights that landed…
According to the FAA, New York’s LaGuardia (LGA) airport is closed until 6:59pm tonight due to an ‘AIRCRAFT INCIDENT’ this morning at 11:09am. LGA Flights Suspended After Delta MD-80 Skids Off Runway, Hits A Fence In Snowy Weather According to the New York Daily News: A plane landing at LaGuardia Airport skidded off a snowy…
Yesterday United Airlines announced that it would be upgrading its United Club experience by focusing on hospitality, customer service, and “new and improved” complimentary food options focusing on variety, quality and freshness of the food served in the 49 United Clubs around the world. United Club’s New Food Sounds Exactly Like Delta Skyclub’s Old Food…
Here’s a more advanced frequent flyer trivia question. One that frequent flyers will no doubtely know the answer but may stump the average traveler. I was surprised how easy it was to know the answer. So here we go. A guy walks on to a plane. Who is he? Here are some factoids to help…
American Airlines is running a limited time campaign where they are honoring their heritage from more than 9 airlines that now form the world’s largest airline. On a recent flight from Los Angeles to London on an American Airlines 777-300 we received a TWA amenity kit. I think it’s kinda cool. But on a more…