Delta talks publicly about its expectation of generating nearly $7 billion from American Express this year, and that it has a goal to stretch this to $10 billion. And because of this, it’s commonly believed to be the best at extracting revenue from its SkyMiles program. Yet SkyMiles is the least rewarding of the major frequent flyer programs. Its miles are indisputably worth less than competitor currencies. What’s going on here?
Unprecedented 150% Bonus: Turn Your Bilt Points into Emirates Award Travel
Oct
26
2023
Bilt will offer up to a 150% transfer bonus to Emirates Skywards on December 1 for ‘Rent Day’ as well as special dining offers on top of their usual monthly bonuses and free points available.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Taunts Passengers With Christmas Strike [Roundup]
Oct
26
2023
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Passenger Demands To Know Why Southwest Airlines Wouldn’t Let Her Fly In A Sports Bra
Oct
25
2023
A Southwest Airlines passenger is demanding to know why she was “pulled aside” and told she “needed to put a sweater on” over her sports bra. She admits says she wears the same outfit on every trip, and never has a problem. And she wonders whether the size of her mammary glands is what triggered the boarding agent?
American Airlines CEO Confronted By Employees On Hamas, Wages, And The Airline’s Business Plan
Oct
25
2023
Overall the session was probably the most contentious since the head of the mechanics union confronted Robert Isom promising “vicious strike action..the likes of which you’ve never seen” before the 2019 summer meltdown they caused by an illegal job action – but that got them the contract they wanted.
Airline Overbooking Compensation: How To Hold Out For A Bigger Payoff [Roundup]
Oct
25
2023
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
How To Use New Tap Air Portugal Card For Star Alliance Elite Status, Better Award Availability
Oct
25
2023
Cardless has launched the brand new TAP Miles&Go American Express® Credit Card and it’s an intriguing tool for elite status that’s recognized on Star Alliance partner airlines (like United and Air Canada) and for earning miles that can be used for improved award availability across the Atlantic and for good value awards on partners like Emirates.
Delta Has A New Way To Prioritize Who Gets Upgraded Starting In January
Oct
25
2023
Delta Air Lines has announced several changes to its frequent flyer program for 2024, to replace the changes they had announced to its frequent flyer program for 2024. In the midst of all of the rancor and chaos, there’s a change to who gets upgrades going forward.
Delta CEO Says Gutting Of SkyMiles Only Rolled Back Temporarily
Oct
25
2023
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian says that SkyMiles changes have only been rolled back temporarily, and his explanation to customers for why they’re making changes is not consistent with what his airline has been telling investors.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Seek Approval To Strike Over Christmas
Oct
24
2023
American Airlines flight attendants are losing their patience in contract negotiations with the airline. They’ve already voted near-unanimously to authorize a strike. There’s a specific procedure that airline unions have to go through in order to strike, and they’re about to start the clock – on a timeline that could have them walking out over peak Christmas travel.
