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Happy Oscars Sunday (to those who celebrate). And a very happy Brackett Announcement Sunday, too. I hope your favorite college basketball team makes it into the big tournament! It was a busy week on the blog with a mix of travel tips, airline tools, and a few unusual travel situations.
Planning to use a Delta Companion Certificate for holiday travel this year? It may be worth getting a head start. We talked about Delta Companion Certificates and why now may be the best time to start thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas trips. Even though the holidays may feel far away, award space and companion certificate availability can disappear quickly. Planning earlier can make the difference between a smooth redemption and a frustrating search later in the year.
Ever wondered how many Delta planes are in the air at any given moment? We highlighted a fun resource for aviation enthusiasts: a live map showing Delta flights currently in the air. It’s a fascinating way to visualize just how large Delta’s global network really is at any given moment.
Southwest flyers also have one of the most valuable perks in travel — if they can earn it. Another post explored credit cards that can help you earn the Southwest Companion Pass. For frequent Southwest travelers, the Companion Pass allows a companion to fly with you for just taxes and fees.
And sometimes travel doesn’t go according to plan. What happens if you need emergency dental care while on a cruise? I shared a story about needing an emergency dentist visit in the Dominican Republic while sailing on Norwegian Viva. Dental emergencies are never fun — especially when you’re in the middle of a cruise — but the experience turned into an interesting travel story.
Meanwhile, Rene rounded up some interesting travel and transportation stories from around the web, including cruise itinerary changes in the Middle East, airports asking for help supporting unpaid TSA workers during the government shutdown, unusual travel videos, and more.
As always, thanks for reading and for being part of the Eye of the Flyer community.
In case you missed them:
- Emergency Dentist in the Dominican Republic While Cruising on Norwegian Viva
- Credit Cards That Help You Earn the Southwest Companion Pass
- Why Now Is a Good Time to Book Holiday Travel With a Delta Companion Certificate
- A Live Map Showing Delta Flights Currently in the Air
- Airport Chair Limbo, Cruise Lines Cancel Middle East Season, TSA Workers Need Gift Cards, Epic Waymo Fail Video and More Travel News!
Advertiser Disclosure: Eye of the Flyer, a division of Chatterbox Entertainment, Inc., is part of an affiliate sales network and and may earn compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened. This relationship may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by any of these entities. Some links on this page are affiliate or referral links. We may receive a commission or referral bonus for purchases or successful applications made during shopping sessions or signups initiated from clicking those links.
