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ODAN: Why You May Want to Avoid the Morning’s First Flight (or Two)
Here’s a lesson I learned the hard way. Do you know what “ODAN” means? This acronym is airline lingo for:...
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DREADFUL: Delta Flight Delayed 18 HOURS (But, Hey, Not Canceled!)
(©iStock.com/kieferpix) This is the stuff of nightmares — assuming you fall asleep on the airport floor during your flight’s overnight delay....
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Mass Shooting at California Marriott Hotel Foiled by Long Beach Police and Informant
(©iStock.com/MattGush) An angry employee at the Long Beach Marriott with a large weapon cache and "plan of shooting everyone in...
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Will Delta Change Sky Clubs to Match 3 Hours Before Flight Like Centurion and “The Club” Lounges? What Else may Change Before Year end?
Will Delta Change Sky Clubs to Match 3 Hours Before Flight Like Centurion and "The Club" Lounges? What Else may...
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BREAKING: Delta Flight Diverts to Portland, Passengers Stranded, Gates Filling Up
(©iStock.com) Delta Air Lines flight 122 from Boston to Edinburgh, Scotland diverted to Portland Jetport in Portland, Maine, for an...
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Delta Adds Its First JFK to London Heathrow Daytime Flight
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-400 tail number N838MH takes off. (©iStock.com/Boarding1Now) Rejoice, red-eye haters! Delta will launch a daytime flight...
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SkyWest: Director Didn’t Fly on Delta “Private Jet”
The viral travel story of the month apparently doesn't fly. Film director Vincent Peone’s video depicting him as the lone...
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Good-bye Smoking Rooms in Atlanta ATL – The Good and the Bad Impacts on us in 2020.
Good-bye Smoking Rooms in Atlanta ATL - The Good and the Bad Impacts on us in 2020.
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How Can Delta Sweeten SkyMiles for — and Retain — Medallions?
Delta’s increased success — a reported 90% load factor — means more SkyMiles elite Medallions jockeying for benefits and...
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United Airlines Flight Attendant Incident is Disturbing on So Many Levels
(iStock.com/rypson) The news Rene reported first on Boarding Area last week about a United Express flight attendant being arrested for...
Read moreDetailsTravel Warning for the US?! Spoiler Alert: Taco Bell Hotel is a Marketing Stunt
By the time you read this, I'm most likely on my way home (or already back) from a quick family...
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“Points” It Forward: Good Deeds for Others Using Your Travel Perks and Points
(Photo: ©iStock.com/Pornpak Khunatorn) Many of us have lots of points/miles, guesting privileges to airport lounges, spare BOGOF certificates, and other...
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United Express Chicago to South Bend Flight Attendant so Drunk That “Passengers Near the Front Fastened Her Seat Belt for Her”!
United Express Chicago to South Bend Flight Attendant so Drunk That "Passengers Near the Front Fastened Her Seat Belt for...
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Norwegian Cruise Lines Tinkers With “Delta Like” Segmentation and Up-sells. New Drink Packages, Pre-sail Wifi and more!
Norwegian Cruise Lines Tinkers With "Delta Like" Segmentation and Up-sells. New Drink Packages, Pre-sail Wifi and more!
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Could Delta Sell Their 737s to Southwest and American — and Stock Up on More Airbus Planes?
I know an airline that operates plenty of 737s — and a couple of other carriers who may need a...
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