I shared my approach to earn Delta status early by getting 10,000 bonus Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) with the Delta Reserve Card from American Express. Expired. For current Offers see Airline Card Page. Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express So I was interested to see their current offer shows a 30,000 MQM bonus after…
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New Slick Delta Website – Old Bugs Require Workaround
Back when Delta upgraded their kiosks a few months ago, we predicted that Delta would roll out a new website. Now that it’s out, they’ve incorporated some slick new features but left some of the old bugs that still require workaround. I got to play around with the new website late one night last month…
How To Find Swiss Business Class Award Availability With United Miles
Finding award availability in Business Class for three people can be difficult. Throw in the fact that we were looking for three Business Class seats in Swiss, and we had a problem finding what we were looking for. But after careful searching, we ended up with three Business Class seats in Swiss on our preferred…
Holiday Bonus From American Airlines With Double Elite Qualifying Miles For The Holidays
American Airlines is apparently apologizing for their recent operating performance  by offering double Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) for every flight through the end of 2012. In addition, they are offering double miles for a select period in the month of November. How To Register You can register at the American Airlines promotion site Enter Promotion…
Delta Flight Security Issue Out Of Atlanta Tonight With Bomb Scare
Delta flight 904 scheduled from Atlanta to Raleigh, NC tonight was delayed due to a big security scare. The flight was scheduled to leave at 7:42 pm and was delayed to at least 9:30 pm because a sick bag was found onboard the plane with the word “Bomb” written on it. The plane had to be checked…
US To Europe Discount Awards – 48k Coach, 40k Business or 35k Coach Round Trip
Did you know United Coach Class to Europe at a 20% discount for 48,000 miles? Perhaps you’ve read about it. But did you know you can book a Business Class award for only 40,000 SPG Starpoints or redeem only 35,000 US Airways Dividend miles for a round trip Coach Class during low season? These are…
In-Flight Delta Bar Game On 757 – Spot The Difference
Most of us have been in a bar with some sort of bar game. My favorite bar game has always been spot the difference in pictures. For some reason I’ve combined my interest in this game with my frequent flying to spot the differences on Delta’s planes that I fly. As has been reported, Delta…
Dallas Delta SkyClub And Ginger Snap Biscoff Cookies
A had a surprise visit to the Dallas Delta SkyClub this week and was pleasantly surprised myself. The lounge was wide open, convenient to my gate, and a nice oasis for the few hours I waited for my flight. It seems the addition of Blue Moon beer and orange garnishes wasn’t enough for Delta SkyClubs. They’ve expanded…
Defending Delta Vs Southwest Flyer’s Shin Kick – Round two
Last week, roles were reversed here at Points, Miles & Martinis. As most frequent readers know, Alex usually prefers flying with Southwest and I usually fly Delta. But with a few changes due to the storm, we each some how ended up fly the others normal carrier, or carrier team in my case with AirTran.…
Delta Sky Club Membership bonus 1,500 MQMs Or 2 Free Months Offer
Delta is back with their holiday SkyClub offer. They are offering a choice of 1,500 MQMs or 2 free months. To get the offer you will have to buy a 1-year or 3-year membership before December 31, 2012. Here are the promotion codes Purchase a SkyClub membership Get 2 additional months free with Promo Code: SC2MO…
Earn 250 Or 500 American Airlines Miles By Donating To Hurricane Sandy Relief
American Airlines and American Eagle have partnered with the American Red Cross to provide relief to those most affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you help by donating to the relief effort, American Airlines AAdvantage members will earn a one-time 250 AAdvantage mile bonus. The offer is How To Earn 250 AAdvantage Miles By Donating Navigate…
How To Purchase A Delta Upgrade At Gate
Most frequent flyers are aware of Delta’s generous domestic complimentary upgrades for elite members. These complimentary upgrades are often reserved for Medallion Diamond, Platinum, Gold and sometimes even Silver members. But even if you don’t have status there is still a chance to upgrade to First Class at the gate. How To Purchase A Gate…
Double AirTran A+ Credit On All Flights
AirTran is offering double A+ credits on all AirTran operated flights. Simply register for the promotion, book a qualifying flight, and fly between now and November 14, 2012 to get your double A+ credits. I always sign up for promotions as early as possible because you never know when you may participate in a qualifying…
Spooky Night Flight On Halloween
In the airport tonight for a flight out west and things are a little different than normal. You could say a little spooky. Not because it is Halloween, but because I found myself in Alex’s territory, on an AirTran flight. I travel a little more than I care to admit, and as a result miss…
50,000 US Airways Miles For $567.50 – Share Miles Ends 10/31
A great airline mile sharing promotion will end this week. I posted a few days ago about how one could take advantage of the promotion by sharing miles. So I took my own advice and shared miles with Mrs Weekly Flyer. The results are in and we’ve shared 50,000 US Airways miles (we already had)…
Hurricane Sandy Grounds Air Travel To A Hault In The Northeast
American, Delta and United ground flights into and out of New York’s three airports today due to Hurricane Sandy and travelers are stranded until at least Tuesday, if not later! Airports in Metropolitan New York City area are open, but air carriers are not operating. Approximately 25% of all flights travel in and out of…
Aloft To Asia – Update Gangnam Style
I was amazed after my first flight in Singapore Air Business Class from Korea to Singapore. I prepared myself for the superior service in Singapore Business Class since I normally fly domestic within the U.S., but what I wasn’t prepared for was the superior Gangnam Style Korean dance move that has taken over the internet by storm. The kid…
Delta 767 International Business Class Review On Domestic Route
One of the coolest things about flying Delta domestically as an elite is they have the ability to get a complimentary upgrade to First Class. What makes this elite benefit even cooler, is that you can fly some of their best planes on domestic routes. This means you get to experience the international Business Class…
Up To 20,000 Flying Blue Bonus Miles – KLM And Air France Promotion
Air France’s Flying Blue program is offering a special promotion on purchasing miles. The promotion runs from now until December 31, 2012. If you buy miles through this offer, you could receive up to 45,000 bonus miles! Air France Buy Miles Promotion How: How does it work? Buy between 20,000 and 28,000 Award Miles from Air…
Are Your Bags Safe From TSA Theft? – Top 20 Airports For TSA Theft
A new TSA report ranks airports by safety from TSA theft.  What is outrageous to me is that the problem is so prevalent. Does the TSA not screen their employees? Here are the results from newly released Transportation Security Administration figures 2002-2011: Miami International Airport – 29 JFK International Airport – 27 Los Angeles International Airport – 24 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 17 Las Vegas-McCarren International Airport – 15 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport –…