I have a morbid curiosity and am always fascinated by the macabre. But a Titanic-themed resort in Las Vegas made even me say, “Wow, really?”
Plus, Airbus is reportedly renegotiating deals for 1000 aircraft.
We’ll get to those headlines and many more in a couple of minutes. But, first, here’s a quick recap of the past week at Eye of the Flyer!
Delta dropped a fairly major announcement early in the week: it’s once again extending all Medallion status for another year and rolling over all MQM into 2022.
That news changed a bunch of people’s outlook on their upcoming mileage runs. Here are our thoughts.
René wondered which COVID-related changes Delta will keep — and what will get ditched.
Another Delta-related extension was made: this time, the welcome offers on six Delta Amexes were made available through late August.
Now’s a great time to get the IHG One Rewards Premier Card — and here’s why.
Speaking of IHG, René used his free night certificate to stay at a Kimpton in South Beach. Read his review.
Even if you travel once or twice a year, it might actually be worth getting an airline’s credit card. Believe it or not, some of the annual fee cards can save you money. Here’s a real-world example.
A woman praised a Mexican Marriott’s room cleanliness, food quality, and the resort’s staff. But she still gave the hotel just one star in a Tripadvisor review! She may have a pretty valid reason, though.
More Travel Headlines!
A Titanic-themed Resort Almost Opened in Vegas — and That’s Not Even the Craziest Failed Project
Wow: Airbus Has Had To Renegotiate 1000 Aircraft Deals
Mexico Hotspots Now Requiring Vaccination, Testing To Enter Hotels, Bars, Restaurants
Flight attendants report high frequency of unruly, sometimes violent passengers
W Washington D.C. Leaving Marriott
Royal Caribbean Passengers Must Now Present Negative COVID-19 Test Before Cruises
Reno Airport Sees Fuel Shortage as Fires Draw Away Truckers
Frontier Airlines Adding New Routes, Expanding Service
‘They have invaded’: Hawaii’s road to Hana wrecked by influencers, tourists
E-4B “Doomsday Plane” Makes Secretive Flight to Base Near Area 51
Japan Hopes Olympics Can Still Provide Long-Term Benefits to Tourism Industry
Southwest Is Now Suing Skiplagged Over Hidden City Ticketing
Lyft and Ford partner on autonomous ride-hailing
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Off topic …..I want to do a status match with delta ….I have a few flights booked in October….if I start the status match in September do my trips already booked count towards the status match
They should. Here’s Delta’s Status Match page.