Delta US Domestic Upgrades (Medallion and non-Medallion)

Since my concentration is mostly European focused, I do not spend a lot of time concentrating on the Delta domestic upgrade program. My friend Mike just did a nice write up on his blog Frequent Flyer Miles 101. Mike is also “famous,” in my world for predicting that Delta would go to a revenue based […]
La nouvelle cabine La Première and La Première Lounge, the holy grail of SkyTeam Lounges.

La Première Lounge, perhaps one of the best first class airline lounges in the world. Arguably, the top SkyTeam First Class Lounge.
La Première is the very stylish international first class (IFC) product offered by Air France on select long-haul routes, which includes access to the lounge and ground services at Paris CDG. While not the best airline hard-product, it is definitely a unique upscale option.
Lunchtime | l’entrecôte et les dames

Starting my series on lunch in Amsterdam, this week, we will look at a lovely restaurant in the Museumplein area of Amsterdam. Convenient to most of the major museums, as well as hotels in Oud Zuid (Old South) and Leidseplein. It is also moments away, and across the street from The Concertgebouw. L’entrecôte et les […]
Day Of Departure (DOD) KLM Upgrades From Amsterdam (ex-AMS)

Also read KLM Upgrade Bidding “Upgrade Yourself” in the KLM upgrade series. The DOD KLM Upgrades Program: A “Slightly” Definitive Guide And A Trick KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers a very aggressive day of departure (DOD) upgrade program for KLM and Delta metal flights ex-AMS (departing from Amsterdam). This program is applicable for both KLM and Delta […]
Comparing SkyMiles to Flying Blue (2014 & 2015) Award Miles

SkyMiles prior to the upcoming changes effective 1 January 2015, was superior to FlyingBlue with regard to earning redeemable miles. Both programs have two types of miles, RDMs (Redeemable / Award Miles) and MQMs (Medallion Qualification Miles / Level Miles). Redeemable (or Award Miles) are the miles one uses to claim frequent flyer award tickets. Remember, I […]
KLM Celebrates 95th Anniversary on 7 October
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will celebrate its 95th Anniversary on Tuesday, 7 October. To mark this milestone, KLM will unveil its special “KLM 95 Years” logo on one of its MD-11 aircraft, the first stone will be laid for a new KLM lounge at Schiphol, and the 95th KLM Delftware miniature house will be presented. Lots of […]