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Eye of the Flyer Has Taken to the Big “Bluesky”
It's only fitting that a blog whose writers love flying (and credit card points, cruises, hotels, and other stuff) is...
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Delta Dress Codes, PayPal and Pet-Related Statement Credits, Cruise Ship Complaints, and More!
Take an inside peek at flight attendant dress codes, earn bonus cashback (or points) for pet-related and PayPal purchases, get...
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A Southwest Companion Pass Offer, Delta’s CRJ-200 is Back, Delta Opens its First Business Class Lounge
We had a pretty busy week on the blog -- especially the past few days. So, here's what we covered...
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How a Wedding Ring Reminds Someone of Flying Delta Air Lines. Using Credits for a Three-Night Stay in Minnesota
A man's wedding ring serves as a daily reminder of flying Delta Air Lines. Plus, we used our Delta Stays...
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Protestors Shut Down an Airport, Delta to Fly 50-Seat Jets Again, and a Worldwide Travel Advisory
I hope you’re having a great weekend! We’re celebrating Mrs. Carley’s birthday with some fun, family activities and enjoying plenty...
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Delta Unofficially Downgrades Passengers, Check Out a Great Rewards Card for Entertainment and Sports Lovers, and More American FAAils
Some Delta passengers were surprised this weekend when they longer were in the nice seats they originally selected for a...
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The Delta Jet Card Craze, Huge Offers Departing Soon, and Medallion Choice Benefits
Have a heard of Delta Air Lines pilots handing out trading cards to passengers? If you're a procrastinator, don't wait...
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Please Welcome Our New Writer: Charlie Mortling!
Eye of the Flyer is excited to announce that a longtime aviation industry professional has joined the blog as a...
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Triggering Airport Germaphobes, Hilton Bonus Points, Final Days of Delta MQM,
Greetings from Southern California -- where I tested positive for the flu and a respiration infection late this week. I...
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A Ruined Turkey, A Lost Tooth, and My Daughter’s Crush on a Stormtrooper
The night before Thanksgiving is not when you want to discover the smell of rotting is flesh coming from your...
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The Delta Roller Coaster, a Great Credit Card Offer for Long Players, and a Shanty Creek
I'm still thinking about last weekend's Chicago Seminars at the Delta Marriott in Willowbrook. It was so fun! A big...
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Credit Card Commissions, Clickbait, and Other Burning Topics: a Mean Tweets and Vile Comments Special!
As someone fortunate enough to earn money writing a blog discussing some passions (travel and points/miles) he shares with others,...
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Delta: Probably Not That Into You. Plus, Big Bonuses on Travel Credit Cards and Chicago Seminars Info
Sorry to break it to you: Delta probably really wants to break up with you. But at least some credit...
Read moreA Delta Employee Looks for Love — in a Sky Club? Delta Amex Deals, Chase Bonus Categories, and More!
A Delta Air Lines Sky Club employee might have met their soulmate in a lounge -- but needs help finding...
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A Great Delta SkyMiles Deal, First Class Meal Woes, Sports Travel Problems, and More!
What a week! Our family returned from two back-to-back weekends of traveling for family graduations. We went to Boise, Idaho...
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