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Today marks 6 years for RenésPoints blog – Big changes on the way for 2018!

René by René
November 17, 2017
in Travel Related
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What a ride. I can not believe that every day for the past 6 years I have blogged (OK I did take 1 day off in the past 2191 days) and the blog has been viewed   over 11 MILLION times  since that first day. We are talking over 4,000 posts and having helped so many Delta flyers has been an amazing privilege. There are few things that make me more happy each day than personal comments or emails of thanks how some post has really helped Them!

Over the years I have some personal favorite posts. In no real order of importance they are:

  • Understanding the power of the MIGHTY schedule change rule with Delta Air Lines! – I can only imagine how much money this post has saved thousands of Delta flyers.
  • My Delta Million Miler flight – Delta 747 Delta One Business Class review from Japan NRT Narita Airport – This was a trip of a lifetime.
  • Am I the only one who clear as day understands Delta Comfort Plus is just NOT worth it at ANY price? – When Delta calls the same seat as the rest of coach an “upgrade” we have a problem Houston!
  • Rookie Wednesday: Understanding the Delta boarding Zones / Groups (all 7 of them)! – Delta marketing speak for everything is just ridiculous and the boarding zones are just one glaring example.
  • Delta Air Line Passenger Opens Door and Jumps From Jet at New Orleans MSY Airport – For some reason the national news never ran this shocker. Oh, I loved defending the blasted FT OP on this one too.
  • Rookie Wednesday: The “funny” little things you should know before you try FlyerTalk – I love that this post spawned a hate thread on the BBB or “blog bashing board” on FT. The key fact is the post is spot on about the chat board.
  • My Secret to Scoring a $6,000 Delta Bump Voucher (hint: I accidentally played chicken & won)! – My biggest one day bump voucher score ever.
  • Questioning, considering and rethinking my loyalty – My brain hurts! – This was still my most amazing day in the air EVER. I do not think anything will ever top this. Delta people are simply amazing.
  • I just got a HILARIOUS scam call pretending to be from Delta – You will love the voicemail! – I could listen to that voicemail 1x a month and laugh each time.
  • Quick tips on how I do my KIVA loans with ZERO losses (well, at least so far that is)! – KIVA will factor in a big way into my 2019 Delta MQD exempt spending (as well as other means).

…and really so many more that I could do this all day long. But notice in this blog title I said big changes are on the way for the blog. What are they?

 

Starting IMMEDIATELY and for all of 2018 the blog will change to only post on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (plus the monthly newsletter)!

 

But wait, what about breaking news or Rookie Wednesday or so much else? First off, there are so many Boarding Area blogs that do cover breaking Delta news. If you daily scan Boardingarea on flipboard you can see what you maybe missed.

On Friday each week you will get my thoughts on what enhancements have rolled out that week or another topic of interest. Saturday will be the day I will focus on Skymiles, Medallion and partner topics and maybe now and then a SWAG Saturday giveaway as well. Sunday, now and then, will be the day rookie topics are covered.

Does this mean there will never be Monday – Thursday posts? Most weeks yes, starting next week! If something demands a post I may pop one up but this will be the exception not the rule. The other exception will be on the mileage runners side of the blog. I want to share more sweet runs and will post whenever I find them. After all, for most, spending 1/4 million on Delta Amex cards is just bat-cray (while totally sane for others)!

Personally, I am really excited about this change and trying it for a few months to see how it goes. I am at a point in my life where all the bills are paid and I want to have more personal time – this change should let me do just that. Plus, due to limited time, there are so many older posts need to be updated and maybe even re-posted with current info – this change will give me time for this as well.

As always, thanks so much for reading the blog! – René

 

 

 

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Comments 25

  1. Diego says:
    8 years ago

    Congrats René!

    Reply
  2. john says:
    8 years ago

    Congratulations on six years of terrific blogging. I’m looking forward to your next version of this blog. I hope you still include trip reports though.

    Reply
  3. Evan says:
    8 years ago

    What a great run! Thanks for all of your content, information, guidance, and humor. Going to missing your twitter banter too with Delta. Never seen anyone poke the greedy “mothership” like you did. Awesome!

    Reply
  4. Graydon says:
    8 years ago

    Awesome. Thanks for all the info you contributed for the Delta flyer. It has all been and will be appreciated.

    Reply
  5. Mark says:
    8 years ago

    Wow! …in a good way 🙂 Rene, it feels like we were just, only a few short weeks ago, congratulating you for 5 years. Congratulations on 6!

    Reply
  6. Sean from Chicago says:
    8 years ago

    Congratulations Rene! There’s nothing finer than someone being at the point in their life when they can step back to just enjoy it a bit more and actually having the wisdom to do it. Kudos to you!

    Reply
  7. Ramona says:
    8 years ago

    What a great milestone and with it brings wonderful news for you and Lisa! I look forward to everything you post daily but often wonder how you are able to make each one fresh and interesting. You have enlightened and empowered so many of your fellow Medallions and helped more travelers achieve Medallion status. Thank you and I hope our paths cross again!

    Reply
  8. Tad Dunlap says:
    8 years ago

    Congratulations and happy anniversary!

    Reply
  9. Remy Bourne says:
    8 years ago

    Good choice to take a break.
    Enjoy it while you can.

    Reply
  10. Heather @ bizewife says:
    8 years ago

    Rene I am happy for you. You were my first BA blog and have taught me so much. I am glad you get to relax a bit!

    Reply
  11. Wayne says:
    8 years ago

    René, I’m late to the game having joined three years ago. You taught me everything I now know about getting a seat at the front of the bus: It aint over till the fat lady sits in your seat. And then it’s REALLY over. It’s been a blast! I could never thank you enough.
    You’ve certainly earned some much-deserved time off. I hope one day you will be able to transition to full-time researcher. Albert Einstein said that the highest form of research is play.

    Reply
  12. Christine K says:
    8 years ago

    Congratulations on six great years of keeping us informed, helping us work with the maze, and also for the entertainment.

    Reply
  13. dan says:
    8 years ago

    Where were you flying to and from when you received your 2x $3,000 vouchers?

    Reply
    • rene says:
      8 years ago

      @Dan – DTW-AMS 🙂 and they were oversold in D1
      @All – Thanks for all the kind words. Means a ton!

      Reply
  14. AjayLA says:
    8 years ago

    Let me add my congratulations and thanks. Your blog has had a major positive impact on my travelling.

    Your announcement comes on an auspicious day for me too: I just cleared 2M Miler status earlier this month and minutes ago had my first ever Delta Porsche terminal transfer I can’t explain why it happened — coincidence? My flight arrived early at JFK T2 and I had plenty of time to change to JFK T4 by bus and foot, but it sure felt special. (I remember your describing a similar experience.). And it also happens I gave the flight supervisor on the incoming flight a Delta recognition certificate — she deserved it. So maybe it’s good karma? In any case, a great day on Delta,

    Thanks for all the years of terrific insights and advice.

    Reply
  15. Rick Ingersoll says:
    8 years ago

    Happy Partial Retirement Rene,

    I hope your free time is filled with fun and joy.

    Reply
  16. Steve says:
    8 years ago

    Please accept my congrats and thanks…ive learned so much and you have always been patient with me and my rookie questions. I cant imagine the pressure to blog every day but admire how you have done it so well. There is a transition coming for us all in the airline elite status and awards programs…you have certainly laid the groundwork for us to negociate the mine fields! I will look forward to your weekend blogs! Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Marcos says:
    8 years ago

    Well done Rene! It is tough to stand out with so much content and you have successfully done that. Keep blogging!

    Reply
  18. Jerry says:
    8 years ago

    Without a doubt the best blog on the planet. We have all learned so much from you. Your unselfish approach to teaching us all on how to be smarter and better at what we all enjoy doing is amazing
    Thank you for everything you do.
    Jigger

    Reply
  19. Marshall Jackson says:
    8 years ago

    Congratulations, and welcome back!

    Reply
  20. Jane says:
    8 years ago

    Mazel Tov! Looking forward to 20128!

    Reply
  21. Jane says:
    8 years ago

    oh wow. I’m very futuristic @Rene!!

    Reply
  22. MW says:
    8 years ago

    There’s a wealth of information on this site thanks to your dedication and hard work. It is very much appreciated! Thank you Rene!

    Reply
  23. Tom says:
    7 years ago

    Rene,
    Thanks for all the advice over the years and your graciousness when accidentally meeting you at the Amex Club in NY a couple of years ago. Your blog has helped me with my travel in innumerable ways.
    Much appreciated!
    Tom

    Reply
  24. dotti says:
    7 years ago

    congrats will await 2018 news!!!

    Reply

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