Whether we're new to the game or seasoned experts, we all make mistakes from time to time. And while I've largely been able to keep it together ever since my disastrous China Eastern non-journey from a year ago, apparently I was due for a travel mishap.…
It's rare that two of my favorite things - skiing and air travel - come together so well, but Alaska has done just that with their Fly Alaska, Ski Free promotion. This isn't a new promotion, but rather something Alaska Airlines has offered for a few…
With 46 million passengers scheduled to fly on U.S.-based airlines over the next couple of weeks, there are bound to be some rocky roads (and rough air) out there. And even if you're used to hopping on planes, traveling with infrequent travelers is a…
The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum® Card from American Express offer an amazing slew of airport lounge benefits. In addition to Delta Sky Club access and Priority Pass Select membership, American Express has gotten a ton…
Since 2012, Delta has been executing their oft-touted - but rarely experienced - "Surprise and Delight" program. The concept is simple: select Diamond Medallion members with tight connections in hub airports are met at their arriving flight by a Delta…
Every year around this time, frequent travelers around the world scramble to make last-second pushes to secure elite status before time runs out. While this used to be incredibly commonplace, annual program changes have made this practice of "status…
Okay, deep breaths, Delta flyers. Between the frantic two-day Delta One award sale to Europe, the changes to Sky Club policies, and the new monthly SkyMiles statement email (which totally doesn't merit a blog post but is kind of fun, I guess?), we've…
On Thursday, November 15th, Delta announced two changes to their ever-shifting Sky Club access policies: - Effective immediately, single-visit passes, previously sold for $59 or 5,000 SkyMiles, will no longer be available. - Effective January 1st,…
Between California's tragic wildfires and the Northeast's impending snowstorm, it's shaping up to be a week of extremes - and a rough one for travelers. In the Northeast, people are bracing for the first snowstorm of the season, with Winter Storm Avery…
For 48 hours only, Delta is selling roundtrip tickets from North America to Europe for 98,000 SkyMiles. Tickets need to be booked by 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, November 15th (yes, tomorrow), and the sale is valid for travel from December 24th, 2018 through…
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that SkyTeam is making an...interesting choice in introducing a new member to their "airline" alliance: Hertz. While I'm hoping this means flying cars become part of their Ultimate Series fleet, I have a feeling that…
With the fourth quarter well underway, many of us road warriors are probably looking at how to finalize our elite strategies for 2019. For a lot of you out there, I'm sure the decision is a no-brainer - pick the airline out of your home airport with…
One of my favorite features of Delta's sometimes-otherwise-questionable SkyMiles program is the ability to redeem something called Choice Benefits. This program allows Diamond and Platinum Medallions to select bonus "gifts" in the form of upgrade certificates,…
Earlier this week, Ben wrote about his recent experiences flying Delta, and the marked difference in quality of service when compared with American Airlines. As expected, the post brought out a flurry of comments, not only because the question of better…
Marriott has just revealed the details of the first global promotion of their unified loyalty program. This new promotion is valid for stays between September 26, 2018, and January 31, 2019, and registration is valid through January 7, 2019. Through…
While airline and hotel loyalty programs come with all sorts perks that we all know and love, rental car programs don't always seem to get the same kind of love. In some ways, it's too bad, because many rental car loyalty programs offer great benefits,…
According to weather.com (and, really, most major news outlets), Tropical Storm Florence has been upgraded to a hurricane, and is set to descend upon the East Coast later this week. While the exact location of landfall and date of arrival are still unknown,…
Whether you’re trying to grab a few extra hours of sleep, extend a meeting, or getting home to loved ones earlier, the ability to change a flight is arguably one of the biggest perks that airlines offer to frequent flyers. Each domestic airline program…
Earlier this summer, I wrote about a somewhat harrowing experience getting stuck in Chicago overnight. While delays at O'Hare are probably more snooze-worthy than news-worthy, the unexpected overnight stay in Chicago did present the opportunity to take…
While we anxiously wait with baited breath for the SPG/Marriott websites to complete their integration, there is plenty of fun to be had with Delta SkyMiles' latest deal this weekend. Right now, you can book flights from select U.S. cities to Sydney…
Summer travel can be pricey in many regards, and renting a car is no exception. While I often rent a car for a couple of days at a time, I'm getting ready to leave for my annual three-week trip to the Bay Area (the site of last year's car disaster trifecta),…
