Jul
17
2017
Stacking promotions. Let me show you the math.
Free United VIP Meet and Greet Service for Marriott Elites Redeeming Travel Packages
Jul
17
2017
A year and a half ago United launched a branded paid airport VIP program provided by Global Airport Concierge.
Now Marriott Gold and Platinum members receive complimentary United Signature Service in conjunction with a travel package redemption.
Delta Issues Non-Denial Denial On Eliminating Spend Waiver for Top Tier Elite Status
Jul
17
2017
Delta, United, and American all have minimum spending requirements for earning their elite status. Delta requires you to spend a minimum of 12 cents a mile for status (eg $3000 for 25,000 mile Silver, $15,000 for 125,000 mile Diamond) but waives the requirement for customers living outside the U.S. and for U.S. customers spending at least $25,000 on a co-brand American Express card. United requires you to spend a minimum of 12 cents a mile for status (eg $3000 for 25,000 mile Silver, $12,500 for 100,000 mile 1K) but waives the requirement for customers living outside the U.S. and waives the requirement for earning up to the Platinum level – but not 1K – for U.S. customers spending at least $25,000 on a co-brand Chase card. American requires you to spend a minimum of 12…
FAKE NEWS: Passengers Didn’t Really Become Ill Last Night After Someone Passed Gas Onboard
Jul
17
2017
An American Airlines flight Sunday touched down in Raleigh at 2:19 p.m. and reportedly passengers were sick onboard. Apparently “passengers became ill with nausea and headaches.”
Raleigh airport officials issued a statement that the incident was investigated and it was “determined that a passenger ‘passed gas’.”
Delta Admits: They Did Stick It To Ann Coulter, They Don’t Care
Jul
17
2017
Contra Delta’s claim that employees are held accounting for treating customers with dignity and respect, they apparently failed to offer an explanation for bumping the passenger from her seat.
I am not a fan of Coulter. I think her tweetstorm was disproportionate to what happened on her flight. But Delta screwed up and fails to own that.
You Could Get Over Your Ex and Close on a House in Less Time Than It Takes Delta to Answer an Email
Jul
17
2017
You can get over your ex in a month. And if you’re aggressive you can close on a home purchase with a 30 day escrow.
But apparently Delta is taking longer than that to answer emails.
Delta Responds to Ann Coulter After Taking Away Her Pre-Reserved Seat
Jul
16
2017
Ann Coulter has not been a fan of Delta for several years, but she continues to fly them.
Last night Coulter went on a twitter tirade after being bumped from her seat on a New York – Florida flight. She criticized the way Delta agents handled the situation and photographed the passenger who wound up with her aisle seat.
Here’s the Details of Brand New Citi Prestige Card Changes — Effective July 23 (Including 75K Bonus)
Jul
16
2017
There have been persistent rumors that Citi will be introducing new benefits to compete in this increasingly crowded space. Now the changes are confirmed.
Here are the details.
2000 Free Points, New Fast Track Security, and More
Jul
16
2017
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Why Delta Airlines Doesn’t Have to Be Better
Jul
16
2017
US airlines are the most profitable in the world. And Delta runs the most profitable airline operation in the U.S. Arguably that’s because Delta faces less competition than other airlines do in key markets.
