Chris Carley, Author at Eye of the Flyer

July 8, 2020

Curious what it looks like when citizens of one of Earth's largest metropolitan areas set off fireworks across the entire...

eGifter Qualifies as an American Express Shop Small Business!

July 8, 2020

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Just a heads-up in case you need to buy gift cards: eGifter is an eligible American Express Shop Small business!...

Delta Airlines Airbus A319 (registration N354NB) in flight shortly before landing at the Los Angeles World Airport (LAX).

What the Hail?! Delta Flight Diverted After Getting a Bad Nose Job Compliments of Hail

July 7, 2020

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A Delta Air Lines flight from Palm Beach to New York's LaGuardia airport was diverted Monday evening after a reported...

Love Travel Concept with Airplane Flying in the Sky Leaving Behind a Handmade Love Shaped Smoke Trail

Two Happy Stories Involving Airlines; Disneyland Delays Hotel Reopenings

July 7, 2020

Some Southwest and Spirit airlines employees are making headlines -- for going out of their ways to exemplify fantastic service...

Captain is starting increasing thrust to take off. Departure is during sunset.

From Pilot Shortage to Surplus; Uber Buys Postmates

July 6, 2020

Remember the airline pilot shortage that plagued some carriers only a few months ago? Now it seems there's sort of...

The Chicago skyline is seen from 875 North Michigan Avenue, formerly the John Hancock Center, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Mayor Orders Quarantine for Travelers from 15 States

July 3, 2020

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mandated late Thursday that travelers arriving from nearly a third of the US' 50 states must...

The south facade of the JW Marriott at LA Live is seen in downtown Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Hotel Workers Union Boss Wouldn’t Stay at a Hotel Right Now?

July 2, 2020

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The leader of a major hotel union suggests that now isn't the time to stay at a hotel. Plus, St....

Entrance to the Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL)'s international "F" terminal.

Delta Reopening Seven Sky Clubs, Adding “Layers of Protection”

July 1, 2020

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Delta Air Lines announced today it will reopen seven Sky Clubs throughout July. Plus, the lounges will feature several COVID-19...

London, United Kingdom - August 1, 2018: El Al Boeing 777 airplane at London Heathrow airport (LHR) in the United Kingdom. Boeing is an aircraft manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington.

REPORT: EL AL Suspends Operations

July 1, 2020

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EL AL, the National Airline of Israel, is apparently suspending operations indefinitely. Airline Geeks' John McDermott reports that "(all) flights,...

I Turn One Today!

July 1, 2020

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Today marks a full year since I assumed the lead role at Rene's Points. I started writing a "this is...

Aeromexico Files for Bankruptcy

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Less than two weeks after saying it wouldn't declare bankruptcy, Aeromexico pulled the trigger and filed for Chapter 11 today....

The rumpled bed in hotel. Close-up of unfinished or messy bed after funny night, sex of new married couple. Dirty bed in hotel room.

DISGUSTING: TV Show Busts Three Hotels for Not Changing Sheets or Cleaning

Well, this is gross. And confirms certain fears some of us may have about hotel housekeeping. And two Ryanair pilots...

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 parks at a Terminal 2 gate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Delta Elite Mileage Run: Dallas-DFW to LAX (and Vice Versa!) via DTW: 2.5 CPM in Main Cabin, 1.3 CPM in Basic Economy!

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If you live in Dallas or Los Angeles, check out one of these Delta mileage runs between the two cities....

Delta Resuming Limited Alcoholic Beverage Service – But Not in Main Cabin