It was a busy week on the blog filled with great reader comments — thank you!
Here’s the week that was here at Rene’s Points:
A lot of readers pleaded guilty to accepting Delta’s first class monetization offers. (Send me a drink from the cushy seats when I’m stuck in coach, will ya? 😉 )
This week’s Rookie Wednesday focused on when and how to correctly use hotel credit cards.
Speaking of hotels, René gave us a great review of the IHG InterContinental San Juan.
Cost is a reason many people are foregoing vacations altogether. Are you one of them?
On the topic of money — and MQD — we added two runs this week to Guatemala City: one from SFO and another from JFK! (Make sure to follow @EliteMileageRun on Twitter and subscribe to our mileage run emails!)
The Delta credit cards seem to have an underwhelming effect on many people. We discussed how Delta and Amex could improve the most expensive card, the Delta Reserve.
While we’re talking about American Express, there’s a big Amex Offer for Air France. Here’s why Rene’s Points readers should add it. Plus, monthly card benefits renewed for cardholders of two Amex products.
Amex wasn’t done, though! It announced a massive 100,000 Membership Rewards point bonus for new approvals on its Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN (learn how to apply).
Did you take advantage of the ledge (that’s British slang for “legendary” 😉 ) SkyMiles sale to Great Britain?
Finally, a big welcome to all the new readers who learned about Rene’s Points from my guest-hosting gig on CRN Digital Talk Radio’s What’s Cookin’ Today show this weekend! We talked travel credit cards, some good credit practices, and cash back portals.
Delta Air Lines News
The mothership popped up in other news this week. Here are a few highlights!
American Charged With Human Trafficking After Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Infant Out of Philippines
Delta Air Lines now using facial recognition technology at LAX
Delta funds research on autonomous vehicles
Delta: Travelers should arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport 3 hours before morning flights (for reference, see our post about the security hassles construction is causing at MSP.)
Other Travel News
Some more travel industry tidbits caught my eye. I thought you, too, may find them interesting!
Sounds like someone may go to jAAil! American Airlines mechanic allegedly tampered with plane in Miami to delay or cancel flight
Amazon May Have Airline Troubles Over the Holidays
500 people in three years arrested drunk on a plane
MGM Resorts Statement On The Future Of The Village Property
Dog fakes broken leg to get pets and treats from tourists
Passenger Flies easyJet Flight to Spain After Pilot No-Shows
India moves up 6 places to 34th rank on world travel and tourism competitiveness index: WEF report – Times of India (Thanks, reader L!)
As always, thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing!
–Chris
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