Delta Announces Even More Changes To Sky Club Access. “When Everybody’s A Member, Nobody’s A Member.”
Delta implements harsh new Sky Club access rules. How will they affect you?
When Delta SkyMiles are Worth Using
When SkyMiles are worth using is based on a number of factors and circumstances — but to get to ZorkFest 2018 in Las Vegas from…
Delta March 2017 Flash Sale | As Low as 50,000 Delta SkyMiles Round Trip To or From Europe
During the Delta March 2017 Flash Sale, you can redeem as few as 50,000 SkyMiles for round-trip flights for travel to or from select cities in Europe on Delta…
Delta Wine | A Nice Surprise
Wine is big business, even in the airline world. Delta Wine, not always thought of as cutting edge seems to be quietly making a number of improvements. Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier has been curating the Delta wine program the past few years. Delta also has a wine education program for flight attendants.
McDeltaOne ? – Airline Child Meal [CHML] in a Premium Cabin on Delta Transatlantic BOS-LHR
The topic of an airline child meal does not come up very often. On almost all global carriers one can special order a variety of meals in economy class and premium cabins (business and first class).
Pondering Business Class Award Travel USA to London | British Airways and Delta
I arrived in Boston without a return ticket to Europe. This brings us to the question of developing the best strategy for business class award travel USA to London.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of December 11th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. It’s beginning to look a lot like…. that crazy rush at the end of the […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. Sales and more sales everywhere, but great deals are few and far between. But, there’s an internet that needs to be fed with new content. So, let’s get going.
Flash Deal – Atlanta to Vegas for $186 Roundtrip
If you’re a Total Rewards or Mlife member that has a decent level of play, I’m sure you get nice offers for comped hotel rooms. If not, stop right now and start reading these articles. Once you’ve scored those free rooms, the next challenge is finding a frugal way to get from your house […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of November 14th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. A very busy week in the world of Miles, Points and Travel Hacks. So, let’s […]
Delta One To Europe Flash Sale – Tic, Tic, Tic
Delta Airlines doesn’t have a lot of killer deals these days. The SkyMiles program is being tailored to, as the Delta execs say, enable members to elevate / enhance their travel experience. So far that has translated to more and more SkyMiles being required to fly Delta One anywhere in the world. I’ve seen […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of November 7th Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you. A very busy week in the world of Miles, Points and Travel Hacks. So, let’s […]
Delta Style | Zac Posen | New Delta Uniforms Revealed
In our last article on this topic, we learned more about the bumpy road that Zac Posen and Delta encountered whilst joining forces for designing Delta’s new uniforms. Well, good news! They’ve finalized the project and the results are even better than expected. He designed new uniforms for over 60.000 Delta Air Lines employees varying […]
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of October 24th. Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you.
Delta Faces Less Turbulence Ahead — Literally
When the computer system meltdown of Delta Air Lines suddenly and unexpectedly occurred in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, August 8, 2016, Steve Kaye — the partner and chief business Zork of TravelZork who is also known as SteveHacksTravel — kept you updated with this article as the airline struggled for several days […]
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide
Travel Hacking is a science, an art form, a sport and social alchemy, all working together to elevate your travel experience without emptying your bank account. After a few decades of travel hacking with the airlines and hotels, I have a decent system worked out. I may not always get the absolute best deal in […]
Delta Style | Zac Posen | Fashion & Flying Can Be A Difficult Combination
Fashion and flying can be a tricky combination. Zac Posen is designing the new Delta uniforms for the staff but they’ve reached a bit of a rough patch..
Delta Air Lines To Operate With Virgin Atlantic At Terminal 3 At Heathrow (LHR)
Effective as of Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Delta Air Lines will operate exclusively with Virgin Atlantic Airways from Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport .
Delta Introduces Delta One Suites – With Doors!
It came as a big surprise when I opened up my news feed and saw that Delta had announced the “World’s first all-suite business class introduced in Delta One.” Delta customers could use some good news right now given last week’s system meltdown..
Making Medallion | Delta Medallion Elite Strategies
This is part 3 in our continuing series focused on the Delta Skymiles Medallion Program. It’s time to set a goal, layout a strategy and start working on achieving Medallion Status with Delta.
Developing | Delta’s Computers Are Down Globally
Delta Airlines’ global computer systems went down sometime around 4AM EDT this morning. This comes on the heels of Southwest’s outage less than two weeks ago. Delta frequent flyers are posting on Social Media that updates were originally expected at 6:30. We’re hearing that there will be an update at 7:30AM EDT, but some at […]
Deciphering Delta | International DeltaOne Upgrades
Are mileage upgrades worth it? Being a Delta SkyMiles Medallion is kind of like playing a twisted game of Whac-A-Mole.
Beers On A Plane | These Airlines Have The Best Beer On Board
Is it a bar? Is it a plane? It’s both! KLM and Heineken now found a way to serve draft beer on board. And more airlines upgraded their beer game as well.
Delta Inventory Returns To ExpertFlyer
Something good just happened in the world of Delta flyers and travel hackers. After a lot of takeaways, they have reversed course and given something back. Expertflyer subscribers have regained visibility into the unsold inventory on Delta flights.
Travel Hacks | Getting Started With Delta SkyMiles
An article on Delta Airlines and their frequent flyer program, Delta SkyMiles, with a focus on how to best utilize it to achieve your Travel Hacking goals.
Who Wants To Run The World’s Busiest Airport? – Part 1
This is part one of a multi-part article that focuses on the growth of Atlanta’s major airport, ATL, Delta Airlines role in shaping its growth and strategic vision, and the often rewarding, often contentious role played by the General Managers of ATL.
Delta Delays Growth Plans And Jet Delivery
Bloomberg just published an article announcing that Delta delays growth plans and delaying the delivery of four Airbus A350 aircraft. The reason?
Delta Airlines | Learning The Mileage Game
A look back at the origins of Delta Airlines’ Loyalty Programs: Delta rolled out it’s first Frequent Flyer Program in 1981. It was a very simple and..
FLASH DEAL | Springtime In Australia – $761 Roundtrip On Delta
This Springtime in Australia fare is perfect for the best combination in value, opportunity, destination and weather
Travel Hacks | “Earn and Burn” – The Travel Hackers’ Credo
Travel Hacks: Let’s start as simply as possible. Where do you want to go? A lot of TravelZork readers want to go somewhere where they can gamble.
Delta Basic Economy Expands To International Markets: What You Need To Know
Delta has slowly expanded the number of markets where it offers “E” fares. Delta also increased the restrictions associated with these fares.
Delta Comfort Plus Product Changes For Customers
The Delta Comfort Plus product (C+) offers seats towards the front of the plane, SkyPriority boarding, extra leg room, dedicated overhead bins, and improved snack service on longer flights. In November 2015, Delta announced forthcoming changes to its Comfort+ (regular economy seats with more legroom and more recline on internationally-configured aircraft) product for domestic flights. […]
Delta Announces Ed Bastian as Retiring CEO Richard Anderson’s Replacement
Delta Announces Ed Bastian as Retiring CEO Richard Anderson’s Replacement Last week, Delta announced CEO Richard Anderson’s plans to retire. One of my first thoughts was, “What impact will this have on myself and other Delta frequent flyers?” A Texas native, Richard Anderson assumed the helm at Delta in 2007 following its emergence from bankruptcy. […]
Delta | Could Medallion Upgrades Potentially be Shifting to Delta Comfort+
There has been a lot of talk recently about Delta’s focus on the Comfort+ product. Enough to make one wonder about the direction of Delta’s marketing with regard to this product. Big news recently, has been that Comfort+ will begin to have a distinct fare class (starting in May 2016), further differentiating the product. Previously, […]
KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Inaugural Update for November 2015 | Announced as 23 November 2015
According to the 2015-2016 winter schedule announcement from Air France / KLM (20 October 2015) : “On 23 November 2015, KLM will fly the Boeing 787 for the first time: the first flight will serve Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.”
Game on! (maybe?) | KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Inaugural Now Planned for November 2015
We have been following the KLM 787-9 inaugural with great anticipation since the beginning of 2015. In January we first made mention of the new aircraft and planned routes for the KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”). We also revisited the inaugural details and redeeming Delta Skymiles and FlyingBlue miles for the flight back in July. On the […]
BUMP! | A Talk About Airline Denied Boarding Including a Delta Experience | VDB & IDB
A Talk About Airline Denied Boarding Including a Delta Experience: VDB stands for “Voluntary Denied Boarding (I’ll forgive the fact that it should be “voluntarily,” since “voluntary” places so much stress on the modifier.),” and refers to a situation where an airline has oversold a flight, selling more seats than it actually has on the plane, forcing it to ask for volunteers to give up their seats.
Delta Same Day Travel Changes | Amazing Flexibility for Premium Class Travelers
For US Domestic travel Delta offers a Same-Day Travel Changes program that is particularly flexible for premium (first and business class) travel.
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KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) | Details On Interior
KLM announced more details about the KLM 787-9 “Dreamliner” on the 25th of July. According to Pieter Elbers, KLM President and CEO:
Revisited | KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Inaugural October 2015 and SkyMiles versus FlyingBlue Awards for the 787
See October 2015 update! I was pleased to announce the KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) inaugural back in January on TravelZork. It was tentatively confirmed that the inaugural flight would be on Monday, the 26th of October 2015. But, over the last few months a 787 was listed for AMS-AUH-BAH on Sunday, the 25th of October. Of […]
Delta Style | Amenity kits get refresh | “Delta One customers: What’s in your TUMI?”
Beginning on the 1st of July 2015, Delta One customers (Delta One is Delta’s premium business class product) will be receiving new Tumi amenity kits. Delta will be alternating between hard sided and soft sided cases. Previously all amenity kit cases were soft sided. Custom designed hard- and soft-sided TUMI amenity kits will include a […]
Keukenhof Holland | 2015 | Tulips! Flowers! Tulips!
[ Note : This post by Elana provides further insight into a visit to Keukenhof. More details and links, including transportation suggestions for a visit can be found by referring to the blog post Keukenhof Holland | Amazing garden and a great option if you have a layover at AMS (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol). Remember, Keukenhof is […]
Delta Style | Zac Posen | “TO BRING MODERN AMERICAN GLAMOUR TO FLYING”
Delta is creating a program for nearly all of its uniformed employees. Through the partnership, Zac Posen will design a uniform collection for Delta’s flight attendants and airport customer service agents while advising on the uniform project for Delta’s ramp and ground support agents, Delta Cargo agents and Delta TechOps employees.
Keukenhof Holland | Amazing garden and a great option if you have a layover at AMS (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol).
[ Note : Be sure to also see Elana’s post on Keukenhof for some more great pictures and touring details. ] The second largest flower garden in the world often referred to as the “Garden of Europe” is located in Lisse, the Netherlands southwest of Amsterdam. The garden is open from mid March until mid May […]
Alert : $387 Los Angeles to Jakarta, Indonesia. Delta/Garuda Economy Class Roundtrip, including all taxes
Refer to theflightdeal for more details, and additional city pairs. (Also reported good from SJC, SFO, SNA, SMF.) I did a few quick searches, and this deal is alive. Note the stopover in Tokyo at the convenient Haneda airport. Should be bookable through a number of sources.
This is “Bluey,” he is an airplane, a KLM mascot and friends with a plane that “farts!”
KLM presents with pride the first short animation movie for children about Bluey, the fun KLM mascotte. Watch and experience the adventures of Bluey. In this first episode, Bluey has an adventure in the Netherlands, involving a Dutch flower parade. Yes, he is a “mini” 747-400, and is friends with another airplane that FARTS! (when […]
New KLM 747 Livery And KLM Flight Facts
KLM is starting to roll out the new livery on their 747s, and WOW, so sexy. (If you happen to find widebody aircraft “sexy.”)
KLM 747 Amsterdam to Tokyo (AMS-NRT) thoughts of a 13 year old.
What is business class like on the upper deck of KLM? The upper deck on KLM is very spacious, has polite staff, and beautiful views.
Delta SkyMiles Award Bookings on delta.com, watch the taxes.
We all know that ex-Europe in comparison to ex-USA taxes are much higher when booking Delta SkyMiles award flights. Sometimes, especially in premium cabins the difference can be quite extreme when originating in Europe. Recently I was working on some China Airlines award reservations. It is also nice to note that you can now easily book […]
[Gone] Alert : Bangkok to Paris/Rome Air France Business Class €315
Was alerted to this fare mistake deal. Not sure how long it will be around, but there are lots of dates available. Bookable through a number of sources. Use a service like Kayak to qualify dates.
BKK-CDG-FCO-BZO (Bangkok – Paris – Rome – Balzano)
Love my KLM Delft Blue Houses. (and Jenever!)
KLM Delft Blue Houses One of the most unique aspects of flying KLM World Business Class are the KLM Delft Blue Houses (huisjes). You get a chance to collect one, each time you fly KLM World Business Class long-haul. (Also including some “not very long-haul” routes such as AMS-TLV, just not KLM Euro-Business routes.) There is […]
KLM Delays Delivery Of Two Boeing 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) Aircraft
I was looking forward to the KLM 787-9 Inaugural Flight in 2015 . Due to financial issues, KLM will be delaying the delivery of 787s. As reported by Bloomberg on the 18th of March. (Bloomberg) — Dutch airline KLM delayed the delivery of two Boeing Co. 787 aircraft and shelved plans for a new route to […]
“The Calm” before the “Storm” – Looking at BOS operations prior to a big winter storm event.
Looks like a “monster” storm is fast approaching the Boston area. Turns out, I am in New Hampshire this week (1 hour north of Boston), so I am quite interested in the AMS-BOS Delta operations. This time of year Delta only serves Amsterdam nonstop once daily from Boston-Logan. With expectations of the storm beginning on […]
KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) to be introduced in October 2015
According to luchtvaartnieuws, KLM will introduce the 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) in October of 2015. Current data points to a configuration of 294 seats; which is slightly more seating than the current A330s. It is expected that the business class configuration will be a 1-2-1 reverse Herringbone ‘Cirrus’ business class seat, similar to the new AF777 business class […]
Delta selling Elite Qualifying Miles (again in 2014)
While purchasing MQMs is the most expensive way to reach a higher Medallion level (if you are short of qualifying), it is still an option. This is the LINK to purchase MQMs. You must be logged-in to see your personal pricing. Some accounts are not eligible. (mostly accounts that would not be able to reach […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome! (another new blog!)
WELCOME! I hope to share my love of miles+points, as well as quirky travel and casino trivia. My goal is to provide unique content, written personally. I will also try to keep things brief and to the point. I have been following the miles+points world since the early 1980s (yes, I was only in my teens). […]