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What is up with these Delta 2 cell phone people who don’t turn off cell service at takeoff? (a rant)
I have been flying for the better part of three days as of right now and have had two ladies...
Read moreDetailsA Delta Points Mileage Run to Wenatchee (EAT) – The totals and points earned
A Delta Points Mileage Run to Wenatchee (EAT) - Planning & positioning for the run A Delta Points Mileage Run...
Read moreDetailsAre you the procrastinating type? Time to block out some frequent flyer time (yes, I am talking to you).
This is one of those Monday morning posts where I scold you a bit if you have been procrastinating and...
Read moreDetailsWhat a mess the new “mistake fare” temporary rules from the DOT are!
Could this get any worse for everyone involved? With a HT to Lucky the DOT has now made a mess...
Read moreDetailsHere is a strange Delta regional upgrade certificate bug (a PSA if this ever happens to you)
It is highly unlikely that this would happen to you, and this is why I am sure this bug happened...
Read moreDetailsALERT: Free Delta changes due to Rome, Italy (FCO) Airport fire 8MAY-18MAY, 2015
Just a heads up as I am sure most of us have seen the news about the severe fire at...
Read moreDetailsMaybe some good news, Delta food vouchers are coming back?
I have not confirmed this information with the mothership yet but I trust my source and it is frankly about...
Read moreDetailsWhat Delta SHOULD do to improve SkyMiles (but don’t hold your breath).
I am by nature a really positive person. My glass is always half full if you will. I fly and...
Read moreDetailsWhat I fear most from Delta – What will be the next wave of “enhancements” or devaluations.
What is the next worst "enhancement" you can dream of that Delta will impose on us? I mean, what one...
Read moreDetailsWhat is it like to fly a Delta 747 simulator? (hint: it is REALLY kool)!
This past week has been really unique in so many ways. It started with a private event with much of...
Read moreDetailsReflections on the TES – Travel Executive Summit at the Freddie awards
I had not attended the TES or Travel Executive Summit before so this was a fun chance to see just...
Read moreDetailsA very interesting PVT event with the Delta SkyMiles team last night.
What a week this has been all starting with the joy that non-revs feel (Delta people who are flying basically...
Read moreDetailsWhy choosing Executive Skyclub Membership is such a bad choice for your Diamond Medallion Choice Benefit – A Rookie Wednesday post?
Welcome to a weekly feature on the Renés Points blog. Each week this series covers in a "rookie" way either...
Read moreDetailsWill Lyft really pay out $500 for new Chicago drivers this time? Is it worth going after?
If you are a regular reader of the blog you will recall my Lyft vs Uber comparison post. I have...
Read moreDetailsTickets for the 2015 Chicago Seminars go LIVE on sale today at NOON ET!
I can't wait. October 16-18th, 2015 I, and about 500 other points enthusiasts, will be in Chicago showing you how...
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