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Delta Air Lines Offers Olive Branch To Stranded Passengers, But It Must Do More To Take Accountability For Meltdown
Let me add to the chorus calling on Delta Air Lines to accept more responsibility for its meltdown over the last five days. Paying for out-of-pocket expenses, including tickets on other carriers, is a good start, but not enough. Today’s letter from Delta CEO Ed Bastian is insulting and tone-deaf....
Miles To Memories
MGM Sale, Mr. Beast’s Vegas Drama, Casino Meltdowns, Uncashed Money & Fighting Over Roulette!
MGM's quirky Vegas sale, Mr. Beast comes to town, renaming Las Vegas county, the most overpriced hotel in Las Vegas and MGM's cyberattacker caught. The post MGM Sale, Mr. Beast’s Vegas Drama, Casino Meltdowns, Uncashed Money & Fighting Over Roulette! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Southwest Airlines Now Selling Elite Status, Hints At What Assigned Seats Might Look Like
Through August 22, Southwest Airlines is offering to sell elite status. They will sell you the qualifying points you need to earn elite benefits through December 31, 2025. Continue reading Southwest Airlines Now Selling Elite Status, Hints At What Assigned Seats Might Look Like...
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Switchlens – Turn Any Smartphone into a Professional Camera (back by Friday)
The SwitchLens lens allows you to add a pro camera to your phone, turning any smartphone into a professional camera. You only have a little bit of time left to back ...
View from the Wing
New Rise Credit Card To Make Tuition Payments Rewarding (‘Bilt For Tuition’)
Rise has opened the waitlist for a new credit card designed to reward tuition payments – whether K-12 private school, university or graduate school. The idea is to reward payments that don’t usually make sense by credit card, since most schools tack on a fee to pay by card. Continue...
Frequent Miler
Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy promo: Earn 25k bonus points on 4+ night packages
Vacations by Marriott Bonvoy is running a generous promotion at the moment which is awarding 25,000 bonus points on packages including a stay of four nights or more. While it’s not worth a mattress run, it will be worth checking out package prices if you were planning on booking a...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue Expands NY and New England Route Network; Adds Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
JetBlue Airways announced today that it’s beginning to fly to/from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).… The post JetBlue Expands NY and New England Route Network; Adds Manchester-Boston Regional Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Improves Reimbursement For Stranded Travelers
Since last Friday, Delta has been in full meltdown mode, as the airline has canceled over 5,000 flights. Fortunately operations are starting to stabilize, and by Thursday, the airline anticipates not having many cancelations.
ATX Jetsetter
Alaska Airlines Opens New Lounge in San Francisco (SFO)
Alaska Airlines has opened its newest lounge, and its largest lounge in California at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The post Alaska Airlines Opens New Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Your Mileage May Vary
Analysis of Delta Air Lines’ Struggles To Address Meltdown Problem
Delta Air Lines’ operations have been dreadful since the computer crashes caused by CrowdStrike. While the number of delayed and canceled flights would be a problem for any airline, it’s…
Miles To Memories
Earn Up to 2,500 Points for Paying Bills with US Bank Cards [Targeted]
US Bank is sending out emails with offers that can earn you 1,500 or 2,500 points for paying your bills with a US Bank credit card. The post Earn Up to 2,500 Points for Paying Bills with US Bank Cards [Targeted] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Monkey Miles
New Amex Centurion Lounge now open at DCA
Just on the heals of the recently opened Amex Centurion lounges at ATL airport, Amex has just opened their newest Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday, 7/17.  I haven’t been to this lounge ( embarrassingly I haven’t visited the ATL lounge either despite living in...
One Mile at a Time
Unpacking The Airline Industry Overcapacity Narrative…
If you’ve listened to airline executive speaks in recent weeks about financial results or their forecast for the industry, you’ve probably heard one theme more than any other — overcapacity (well, unless you’re listening to a Delta earnings call, in which case you probably heard ”premium”).
View from the Wing
Police Brutality Caught On Camera: Stomping On Man’s Head During Airport Arrest
The officer is seen holding a taser over a man lying prone on the ground. He kicks the man in the face and stomps the back of his head twice while trying to arrest suspects involved in a violent altercation that appears to have been between passengers. Police were...
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Delta Woes Continue as Department of Transportation Launches Probe
According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, the airline has already canceled or delayed another 1,000 flights on Wednesday. The post Delta Woes Continue as Department of Transportation Launches Probe appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Frequent Miler
Hilton Honors Complete Guide
Hilton Honors is the loyalty program for Hilton hotels & resorts and their many brands worldwide. While Hilton has gotten a bit of a bad rap in the frequent traveler community over the past few years for eliminating its award chart, there are many advantages to the program — including...