Pursuing a Credit Card’s Minimum Spending Requirements? Don’t Ask for Refunds When Returning Something
We're at an interesting time of year. It's the gift-giving season. And some of us are chasing credit card bonus...
Quick Review: Seat 26E on Delta’s A321
In September, I booked a relatively last-minute Delta award ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) for a...
Quick Review: Nomad Lane Bento Bag
Looking for a great, stylish carryon travel bag? Check out the Nomad Lane Bento Bag! Nomad Lane Bento Bag: A...
A Reader Suggestion That Changed the Way I Travel
A post I wrote in early February asked if airlines should implement defined dress codes. I said (in my typically...
“My Loved One Died and Had a Bunch of Unused SkyMiles. Can We Redeem Them?” [Rookie Wednesday]
Settle in, my friend. We're about to visit some dark places. But hopefully our travels these next few minutes will...
Delta Mileage Run: Newark (EWR) to Anchorage (ANC) — 12,067 MQM at 2.5 CPM
Delta SkyMiles members in the New York City area (or those who can get there) might be interested in this...
A Great IHG Certificate Redemption: Kimpton Muse Hotel Near Times Square in New York [Review]
A month after my wife and I ventured to New York for a wedding, we returned to the area for...
Two Stranded Passengers Met in an Airport Lounge — and Fell in Love.
A pair of travelers — including one en route to her best friend’s wedding — whose flights were canceled struck...
Reflections on the Blog’s TEN YEAR Anniversary!
Ten years ago today, René published this blog's very first post, when the site was known as "Delta Points." (I...
Aloha: A Visit to the Delta Sky Club Honolulu! [Review]
My family recently enjoyed a wonderful visit to the island of Hawai'i. We connected through Honolulu -- and had an...
A Mileage Run for the US Olympic Team? A321: King of the Narrowbody Flights to Europe
The US Olympic team might have to take a mileage run to reach Beijing this February. Plus, the Airbus 321...
Delta First/Business Class Mileage Run — Boston to Kona: 27,293 MQM at 5.5 CPM
Need some Delta MQM -- and Thanksgiving plans? You're in luck! We tracked down a Delta first/business class mileage run...
Warning: Use Your Delta Global Upgrade Certificates NOW. Here’s Why.
Delta announced last week that upgrade certificate rules change in February 2022. The major news was that certificates will only...
Five Reasons Delta Flyers Must Consider Applying for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Delta flyers: we need to talk. I know many of us are American Express loyalists. After all, Amex offers seven...
Current Welcome Offers for the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards
Looking for a Delta SkyMiles® American Express card? Here are some current welcome offers! Earn annual fee (See Rates...
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