Jul
24
2018
American’s CEO Doug Parker and Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian agreed to sit in coach in the back of a Boeing 777-200 and talk about their coach products.
CEOs of American and Delta Sit on a Boeing 777 and Defend Coach
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Delta Puts Domestic Coach Award On Sale For… 26,000 Miles
Jul
23
2018
Delta is running an award sale they seem to have changed from offering a set of routes at a discount each month to each week.
Salt Lake City – Tampa is a deal or discount at ‘just’ 26,000 miles roundtrip. So much for the 25,000 mile award.
Least and Most Secure Airport Wifi and a Look at Air Force One’s Classic Design
Jul
22
2018
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.
Delta Has Filed for a New Joint Venture With Air France KLM and Virgin Atlantic, Alitalia is Out
Jul
21
2018
Delta, Air France KLM, and Virgin Atlantic filed their request for anti-trust immunity for a transatlantic joint venture yesterday.
Joint ventures seek anti-trust immunity to allow airlines to work together on schedules and pricing, and to split up the revenue they earn together on designated routes. This removes competitors, since members work together instead.
50% Bonus on Delta Miles Earned With Many Partners If You Register By Tuesday
Jul
21
2018
Delta is offering a 50% bonus for earning miles with `hotel, car, and retail partners through September 30, up to 10,000 bonus miles.
You have to register by Tuesday July 24 and only US members are eligible.
70% Off Luxury Travel Bargains and How Airline Seat Designs Make Your Back Feel
Jul
20
2018
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.
Delta Agents in Seattle Fired For Giving Out Upgrades, But They Say It Was Another Reason
Jul
17
2018
Four Delta agents in Seattle were fired and were told it’s because they were giving out upgrades.
When flights are oversold in coach but have empty seats in business class, airlines pick out passengers to give ‘operational upgrades’ to. Some airlines will ;prioritize this based on elite status, but that’s not always the case.
Delta Introducing Pay With Miles to Upgrade Any Fare By End of Year
Jul
13
2018
Delta President Glen Hauenstein said in the introduction to the airline’s second quarter earnings call yesterday, “We continue to roll out more options that our customers are asking for, including the ability to paying with miles by the end of 2018.”
He didn’t elaborate on what exactly Delta plans to allow customers to pay for in his remarks. However later in the call CEO Ed Bastian explained.
Delta President: United and American are Losing Business Because of Harsh Basic Economy
Jul
13
2018
During yesterday’s second quarter earnings call, Duane Pfennigwerth of Evercore ISI asked whether the way “the rest of the industry has implemented basic economy so far… the more punitive implementations of it, no carry-on” has led to “positive share gain” (people choosing to fly Delta instead of United and American).
Earn Money Delivering Lost Luggage for Delta
Jul
07
2018
Increasingly airlines are using technology to track bags, prevent loss, and even let you monitor your luggage throughout their journey. That doesn’t mean they’ll be handled with care by staff, and it still doesn’t mean the bags will always make it.
One of the most frustrating parts of losing luggage is waiting to have your bags delivered. It’s not fair to have to make a return trip to the airport, you may be nowhere near the airport. But relying on the airline for that ‘last mile’ getting bags reunited with their owners is tough, it’s hard to know when they’ll ever turn up once they’re handed over to a local delivery service.
