How is it already (almost) Halloween?! Have you been as busy as we are here at Rene’s Points?
Here’s a quick recap of the week that was:
René officially kicked it off by detailing his top 10 list of Most Irritating Things People Do While Flying. Plenty of readers added their frustrations, too!
We found a huge mileage run from JFK to Sydney — yielding enough MQD for Delta Platinum Medallion status.
Delta Vacations now allows regional and global upgrade certificates on its itineraries.
How would you feel about fireworks all around your plane — while pilots take pictures of the action during short final?
In case you missed the post — or might still be interested — these Utaxo Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Earphones are on sale over 30% off.
Delta and Ticketmaster teamed up to offer 5X SkyMiles on ticket purchases. Although the deal is now dead, keep in mind that Ticketmaster and many other ticket sellers participate in TopCashback, Rakuten, and Be Frugal.
I enjoyed my first stay at the Hyatt Regency Chicago O’Hare. Here’s my review of the property.
Don’t forget the big Delta Amex offers expiring Wednesday. This week, we examined a few more benefits: “No status” upgrades and Centurion Lounge access for Reserve cardholders.
New Credit Card Deals
Several new credit offers were issued this week:
- American Express rebranded its Green card — adding a travel category and interesting benefits.
- New Limited Time Offers Announced for Capital One Business Credit Cards
- IHG introduced the no annual fee “Traveler” card
Other Delta News
Delta Air Lines Announces Two New Airbus Deals
Delta takes off from new satellite terminal
Why Taking On American In Miami Is The Toughest Fight Delta Ever Picked
Delta will stop flying to Ponta Delgada in 2020 – Azores
More Travel News!
If you love Christmas — especially the Christmas Camp movies based on Karen Schaler’s books — you might get a kick out of attending a real-life Christmas Camp.
Could Southwest really, honestly, seriously, probably look at buying planes that aren’t Boeing?
A few more interesting stories popped up this week; I thought you, too, may enjoy them.
Pilot Program Announced: BART Riders to SFO get Access to Priority TSA Security Lines
How a tiny button became a weapon in the fight against airplane noise in the San Fernando Valley
Is Brazil’s Embraer Ready To Play With The Big Boys With E195 E2?
Airlines damage thousands of wheelchairs; ‘It’d be an uproar’ if it were pets
Thanks for such a good week of sharing posts, commenting, and supporting the blog!
–Chris
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Hi Chris, thanks for linking to my BART post, glad you liked it. Have a great weekend.