Taking a pilot out of the cockpit when there’s any question over their fitness to fly just makes sense. ‘Prove me wrong.’
She Mocked Everyone While Hogging Seats At The Airport Gate—Until One Passenger Finally Shut Her Down
She spread out across the seats, mocking every request to move—until one passenger sat down anyway and the crowd erupted in applause.
“A Fare Just For You”: How Delta’s AI ‘Super Analyst’ Now Sets Your Ticket Prices
Delta is already letting an AI “Super Analyst” set ticket prices in real time, and this explainer breaks down how it works today versus where the technology is headed.
DOT Report: Delta Bumped Zero—American Was Worst On Cancellations, Bags, Complaints, And Denied Boardings
The latest DOT Air Travel Consumer Report shows Delta avoided bumping passengers entirely, while American led the industry in cancellations, mishandled bags, denied boardings, and passenger complaints.
More Than $650: Delta Thinks Flyers Will Pay Up For Its Amex—And Is Rebuilding SkyMiles Cards To Make It Happen
Delta says demand for premium credit cards is driving growth, with plans for a new card above the $650 Reserve and updates to SkyMiles cards across the lineup.
British Airways Tried To Ban Coffee And Water For Flight Attendants—The Policy Collapsed In Days
Mere days after British Airways banned flight crews from drinking coffee or soda in front of customers – and told them that even water had to be consumed ‘discretely’ – they’ve been forced to roll back this policy.
Citi Strata Elite: I Was Approved Instantly. $2,400 First Year Value, Readers Confirm Success
Valuing the points at 1.5 cents apiece and realizing the hotel credit and splurge credits twice in the first cardmember year (because the benefits are timed to calendar year) that’s at least $2,400 in year one value… without putting a price on the Admirals Club passes or Priority Pass benefit.
Everyone Obsesses Over Business Class—Delta President Admits Coach Matters Most, And American Airlines Doesn’t Get It
The coach experience matters as much as business class for an airline – even (and especially) an airline that wants to maximize its premium revenue.
Becoming a premium carrier is a decade-long process. It stretches across the entire product offering, not just premium products. It takes investment and it takes a huge change in culture and mindset. It’s a journey not just for the airline, but for customers as well – who build their perception of the airline through the lens of experience in the back of the plane before considering whether to graduate to more expensive offerings.
Flight Attendants Ran Fake Marriage Scam That Cost Business Class Passengers Tens Of Thousands
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Limited-Time 165,000 Bonus Points: IHG Premier Credit Card’s Richest-Ever Offer For Free Nights & Platinum Status
The IHG Premier Credit Card is offering a limited-time 165,000 bonus point welcome offer—its richest ever—plus automatic Platinum status and free nights at InterContinental, Kimpton, and more.