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There was a lot to keep up with this week — Delta is changing Diamond benefits, Marriott credit card offers are about to expire, and a Reddit user kicked off a debate about whether a $900 Delta One upgrade was worth it. Plus a chaos roundup that includes a Delta passenger getting removed for refusing to hang up the phone (what is this? Spirit? Oh, wait.)
The big Delta news: Diamond and CLEAR Plus benefits are getting some changes starting in June 2026. If you’re at the top of the SkyMiles food chain there’s fine print worth reading before this kicks in.
Marriott’s co-branded cards currently have elevated welcome offers, but they end soon. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to grab one — for free nights, status, or both — the window is closing. Worth a quick look before it disappears. Plus, read why we think Marriott Bonvoy American Express welcome offers may drastically change.
There was also a fun First World Problem debate this week: would you pay $900 for a Delta One business class upgrade on AMS-MSP? I had thoughts. And our readers had some excellent takes, too! (Please feel free to add yours!)
If you missed any of April, we wrapped the whole month up in our April 2026 recap — Delta Diamond changes, the new Capital One Venture Business Card, cruise drink package crackdowns, and the AAmerican AAirlines tasering all in one place.
And then there’s this week’s chaos roundup: a guy renting an EV got dinged for not returning it charged, a Delta passenger got removed for refusing to hang up the phone, and more travel weirdness. Dive into this week’s travel news roundup
In case you missed them:
- EV rental drama, Delta phone removal, and more travel news
- April 2026 monthly recap
- Would you pay $900 for a Delta One business class upgrade?
- Marriott credit card bonuses
- Delta Diamond and CLEAR Plus changes coming June 2026
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Delta as a premium airline is a joke. Jonestown level cult
That is not appropriate, Matthew — Delta does not serve Kool-Aid on board.