Delta is now threatening to ban SkyMiles members who threaten and/or insult Delta employees, and much more. The Delta SkyMiles program rules have just been updated in a noteworthy way. SkyMiles members can now be banned from the frequent flyer program…
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Delta Air Lines will be reconfiguring some of its existing long haul aircraft, though I'm rather disappointed by the details of this. Delta has revealed plans to reconfigure more wide body aircraft this spring. Specifically, Delta will be installing…
Delta is making an interesting investment in technology... Delta has announced that it will upgrade the mobile devices that flight attendants have, from the existing SkyPro tablets. Starting in late summer, all Delta flight attendants will have an Apple…
With Greece now open to Americans, Delta Air Lines is continuing to adjust its transatlantic schedule to offer flights to where people want to travel. For the summer of 2021, Delta will operate two seasonal routes to Greece: As of May 28, 2021, Delta…
Delta Air Lines has just placed a firm order for an additional 25 planes. Delta has just firmed up an order for an additional 25 Airbus A321neos, bringing the Atlanta-based carrier's total A321neo order to 125 aircraft. The airline previously had purchase…
Delta has just loaded a cool new long haul route into the schedule. As of September 9, 2021, Delta will launch 3x weekly year-round flights between Portland (PDX) and Seoul Incheon (ICN). The new service will operate with the following schedule: DL278…
I've recently shared my impressions of United Airlines first class and Alaska Airlines first class flights in the coronavirus era, so figured I'd also share my experience on a recent Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 first class flight from Chicago to Salt…
Every airline is unique when it comes to their approach to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access through credit cards.…
Delta Air Lines used to be known for its operational excellence, but the Atlanta-based airline now can't seem to consistently run its scheduled operation on holidays. What's going on? Delta has so far canceled 74 flights today, compared to five cancelations…
The state legislature in Georgia has voted to eliminate a jet fuel tax break for Delta, after the company's leadership flip-flopped on Georgia's recent voting bill. This situation is so messy on so many levels. Last week lawmakers in Georgia passed a…
Delta is revealing quite a few updates today -- the airline will stop blocking seats and will start restoring inflight service. On top of that, the airline has just announced how it will be easier to earn SkyMiles Medallion status in 2021, which is what…
Virtually all major airlines have reduced service during the pandemic in order to minimize contact between flight attendants and passengers, and also to maximize the amount of time passengers spend with their masks on. We've seen airlines continue to…
It looks like Delta Air Lines' industry-leading seat blocking policy will be coming to an end in a few weeks. On the plus side, around the same time Delta will improve its inflight service., and the airline has also announced positive changes to SkyMiles…
Iceland is the first place in Europe to welcome vaccinated Americans, as well as those who have recovered from coronavirus. Delta is capitalizing on that, with three different routes to the country. This summer, Delta will be operating three routes to…
Delta and WestJet have just rolled out reciprocal elite benefits for frequent flyers, which is exciting. Delta and WestJet have had a partnership that goes back many years, and several years now the two airlines have offered reciprocal mileage earning…
During the pandemic, airlines have had to completely rework their approach to route planning, given how the demand for travel has shifted. The good news is that with the current vaccination timeline in the US, travel should very much be possible this…
American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards, including the Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others have…
One of the things that make Delta credit cards unique is how they can be used to earn status. Delta lets you spend your way towards status, and in theory, you could even earn top-tier status with Delta exclusively through credit card spending. There's…
American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards, including the Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others…
American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards, including the Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others…
American Express and Delta have had a close relationship for many years, and as part of that, they issue seven co-branded Delta Amex cards, including the Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cards (with the exception of the Blue product, all the others…
While Delta SkyMiles isn't my favorite mileage currency, one of the things I do appreciate about SkyMiles is that the program has a higher "floor" value for miles than American and United. That's to say that you can potentially "cash-out" SkyMiles towards…
Delta SkyMiles Platinum & Diamond Medallion members can select Global Upgrade Certificates (GUCs) and Regional Upgrade Certificates (RUCs) as part of the Choice Benefits program. There's some fantastic news when it comes to these. Delta SkyMiles will…
A passenger is facing a $27,500 fine for assaulting a flight attendant on a Delta Air Lines flight in October 2020. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $27,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger for interfering with and assaulting…
