Delta’s SkyMiles roller coaster
Delta has rarely tried to hide the fact that they are fleecing their SkyMiles members these days. Reward requirements are going up, benefits are going...
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The weight of 3,000 points
How much do 3,000 loyalty points weigh? About 60 pounds, give or take a bit. The US Mint continues to try to get dollar coins...
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Delta finds another way to hose their frequent fliers
For those of you at home asking when the gutting of the airline loyalty programs is going to end, don’t look to Delta for any...
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Behind the scenes with Continental Airlines
About 5 years ago a very frequent flier made a bet with the CEO of Continental Airlines: Given the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour...
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Great seats, but not with your points
There has been plenty of hype about the quality of the premium cabin in-flight product that Asian and Middle-East carriers are bringing to the skies....
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Fuel surcharges rolling back
Finally some good news in the world of fees and surcharges! Most major international airlines are cutting them now that fuel costs are dropping back...
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Making a pie at 30,000 feet
My favorite dessert for as long as I can remember has been key lime pie. I love the tart and the sweet flavors, the consistency...
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Continental/United partnership moving forward
And they’re starting with the lounges. Effective starting today members in United’s Red Carpet Club lounge program are now eligible to access Continental’s Presidents Club...
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‘Tis the season
For silly animated holiday cards from just about everyone in the travel industry. I received a whole bunch this past week, mostly from airlines. I’m...
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You’re never too young for elite status
Oh, those witty cartoonists at The New Yorker magazine.