Our First Time Taking the NYC Subway to JFK Airport!
My wife and I recently enjoyed a new travel experience: using the New York City subway to ride to JFK...
LIVE NOW: Activate the Chase Freedom Flex’s Q4 5% Bonus Cashback Categories!
If you hold the Chase Freedom Flex card, you can now activate the 5% bonus cashback categories for October through December!...
They’re Back: Big Welcome Offers for the Delta American Express Cards
American Express and Delta Air Lines announced another round of welcome bonus promotions for six of their co-branded cards. Keep...
Forget the Alamo (Rental Car Company) — Their Overbooking Made a Funeral Trip Even More Stressful
Something I love about writing a travel- and lifestyle-oriented blog is that I can vent to (generally) like-minded people. With...
How Did This Happen? I Self-Upgraded to Delta First Class Before My Window Opened!
This was a fun surprise. The Accidental Upgrade? First off, my Delta Medallion first class upgrade window opens 120 hours/five...
How I’m Using my Amex Platinum Card Statement Credits (How About You?) 2021
The Platinum Card® from American Express underwent a major refresh earlier this year. The annual fee jumped from $550 to...
$200 Monthly Surcharge Mandate is Apparently Motivating Delta Employees to Get Vaccinated. World’s Tallest Ferris Wheel Will Open Next Month.
It appears Delta’s $200 fine insurance surcharge for employees to get the COVID-19 is inspiring workers to get the shot....
The National Guard F-16 Kamikaze Mission That Almost Happened on 9/11
Two F-16s were sent to take town United 93 on September 11, 2001. But they weren't armed with ammo --...
Save 50% on This 65W USB Travel Wall Charger!
Need a new USB wall charger? Then check out this 65W, three-port unit from FEEYOO. (Or if you want to...
Delizioso! Delta One Marinara Braised Meatballs [Review]
I hit a jackpot last week: I scored a Delta One upgrade on my Los Angeles to New York-Kennedy flight...
Baby, It’s Not Perfect (But Definitely Good): the InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel [Review]
My wife and I recently stayed someplace we always wanted to experience: the InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel. We...
Flying Into (or Out of) a Big City? You Might Be Able to Change Airports for Free. Let’s Talk About Co-Terminals! [Rookie Wednesday]
Welcome to a regular feature on Eye of the Flyer! This blog series covers "rookie" topics pertaining to either a Delta...
Delta Mileage Run — Los Angeles (LAX) to New York-Kennedy (JFK): 7,426 MQM at 2.5 CPM!
If you live in the Los Angeles area -- or can get there -- you might be interested in this...
Which Cards Do I Keep in My Delta Virtual Wallet?
Delta Air Lines allows SkyMiles members to keep up to four credit (or charge) cards in their virtual wallets. This...
Selfie Stations Coming to US National Parks — To Help Prevent People Accidentally Killing Themselves Taking Pictures
US national parks are reportedly installing selfie stations where guests can safely pose for pictures. There are a couple of...
