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Delta Air Lines is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance with its main hub in Atlanta. Its loyalty program is SkyMiles, which prices awards dynamically rather than from a published chart, and its elite tiers are called Medallion status. The site tracks SkyMiles pricing, Medallion rules, Sky Club access and Delta route news.
SkyMiles members now get free inflight Wi-Fi on nearly 1,300 Delta aircraft, with paid service still on 717s and most regionals until early 2027.
The shift would end more than a decade of Terminal 3 co-location with Virgin Atlantic, a split that CEO Ed Bastian called short-sighted.
Delta has filed to add Delta Connection nonstops from Austin Bergstrom to Northwest Arkansas National Airport starting March 7, 2027.
The Port of Seattle has approved a new 16,000 square foot Chase Sapphire Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma airport. The vote comes a month after commissioners delayed the project, had no idea what Chase Sapphire was, and complained that details from their public meeting materials had…
Delta business class would lose access to Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse at Heathrow in 2028 under a plan to move the airline to Terminal 4.
Delta One roundtrip awards from the United States are priced at 230,000 SkyMiles if booked by October 29, 2026.
Aeromexico will launch daily flights from Mexico City to John Wayne Airport on January 11, 2027, then Fort Lauderdale on January 14 and Portland on January 21.
A-List Preferred members who already hold Companion Pass gain little by pushing to Southwest Platinum at 140,000 points on January 1, 2027.
Delta said 2027 Medallion qualification will match 2026 for SkyMiles members, keeping Silver at 5,000 MQDs and Diamond at 28,000 MQDs.
SkyMiles members can expect free internet on almost every Delta flight, including transpacific routes, now that more than 95% of the fleet is outfitted.
Boston SkyMiles members get a seasonal transatlantic cash and award option to Iceland from April 12 through October 30, 2027.
From Nov. 2, Delta One passengers on select Los Angeles flights to Auckland and Brisbane will get a new menu and cabin kit.
Passengers booked on Delta's new Atlanta-Riyadh nonstop will not fly this fall after airport attacks that killed 16 people.
Travellers waiting on the new Atlanta-Riyadh route should not treat the October 23 start as firm after Houthi attacks on the airport.
United is matching AA and Delta elites to Premier for 90 days, with a spend challenge through January 31, 2028, for U.S. members applying by October 15, 2026.
Delta will begin two daily Salt Lake City flights to Flagstaff on June 7, 2027, and United will add two daily Denver flights on August 10.
American Airlines is telling employees to stop involuntarily bumping passengers and even giving them permission to confirm volunteers on the very next flight even when it’s already full to make volunteering less of a hassle
United is offering 90 days of matching Premier status to eligible U.S. Delta SkyMiles and American AAdvantage elites who apply by October 15, 2026.
Delta Air Lines is introducing an interesting and potentially useful perk for travelers visiting California wine country: eligible SkyMiles members can check a case of wine free on flights departing five participating airports. I like this…though there are a few restrictions…
American Airlines and World of Hyatt members who link accounts by November 15, 2026 will keep remaining cross program awards through each program year.
Delta Air Lines is dropping two domestic routes this winter, retreating from markets in which Alaska Airlines and American Airlines enjoy significant structural advantages. The cuts are not especially surprising, but they offer a glimpse into how Delta is allocating aircraft…
Delta will add twice-daily Monterey flights from LAX on December 19, 2026, and a daily Philadelphia route in June 2027, plus extra frequencies on seven routes.
Delta will add 2 daily Los Angeles nonstops and 1 daily Salt Lake City flight from Monterey on December 19 for SkyMiles members on the Central Coast.
SkyMiles members in eligible points of sale can buy miles at 2.51 cents each through September 30, 2026, with a yearly cap of 60,000 miles before bonus.
SkyMiles members generally earn more on Aeromexico, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM flights from September 10, 2026, but Aerolíneas T-class MQDs fall to 5%.
Members who link AAdvantage and World of Hyatt accounts by November 15, 2026 can keep existing earn rates for a few more months.
World of Hyatt elite members will earn Hyatt points on qualifying Delta tickets after a partnership announced September 9, 2026.
Delta will contact customers already booked on the 5 routes that end between November 8 and December 19.
Delta will end flights from LGA to Tulsa on November 6, from JFK to Milwaukee on December 18, and from Las Vegas to Orange County and San Diego on November 8.
A brief holiday restart of Delta's Boston to Honolulu nonstops will end on January 5, 2027, with passengers rebooked onto connecting flights after that date.
Washington residents 18 and older earn one SkyMile per Seahawks passing yard by enrolling in Delta 12Status through February 14, 2027.
A junior Delta flight attendant based in New York who lives in Accra estimates $1,100 to $1,200 a month to commute on standby to JFK.
The FAA now expects crews to collect airline paper cups and plastic glasses before pushback as of May 27, 2026, not during taxi.
From September 1, 2026, Delta flight attendants will collect airline drinks and service items before pushback, citing a 1992 FAA rule.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed the Department of Transportation's 2024 order, keeping the 2016 Delta and Aeromexico joint venture in force.
American Express is ending Platinum and Business Platinum access to select Lufthansa lounges in the Global Lounge Collection on October 1.
Delta will put 24 first class recliners on future 737 MAX 10 jets, 20 percent more than the 20 seats on most of its single aisle aircraft.
Round trip economy awards cost 30,000 SkyMiles plus $77 in taxes on Delta's Atlanta to Riyadh flights that begin October 23, 2026.
Joe Esposito said Delta will be back in Singapore without naming a city pair or start date and ruled out a Los Angeles nonstop.
Latvia's AirBaltic plans to reduce its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to 36 aircraft by year-end due to financial losses and a lack of state liquidity, raising concerns about future operations
Delta's seasonal Paris flights will give Austin its first long haul on a U.S. carrier, with tickets expected to go on sale August 15, 2026.
The seasonal flight will be Austin's first long haul and its fourth nonstop to Europe, the first of them on a U.S. airline.
Frequent Delta flyers should expect slower recovery from weather or operational breakdowns until a new contract changes the trip pickup system.
Select SkyMiles members who received a message from Delta can earn up to $150 in eCredits for Comfort flights completed by November 19, 2026.
One Mile at a Time recapped that American Airlines revised how domestic elite upgrades work with premium economy on August 8, 2026.
SkyMiles travellers will get another Seattle to Tokyo flight when Delta resumes daily Narita service on March 28, 2027.
Delta is restoring Narita service for the first time since early in the COVID-19 pandemic with daily nonstop Seattle flights from March 27, 2027.
American Airlines has updated its 24-hour free refund policy, requiring tickets to be booked at least 7 days before departure (up from 2 days) to qualify for a full cash refund
Miles & More is offering award sales for round-trip flights to Europe, with economy fares starting at 25,000 miles and business class at 61,000 miles
WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations
Two Delta aircraft had a close call at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an air traffic controller issued a sharp right turn to a departing plane, putting it on a collision course with an arriving plane performing a go-around
Delta is offering new SkyMiles members up to 5,000 bonus miles for completing three activities (email opt-in, $30 SkyMiles Dining spend, app flight booking) within 90 days. Registration must be completed by December 31, 2026
Viasat's new F2 satellite enters service in August 2026, doubling network capacity and improving Wi-Fi reliability for American, Delta, and JetBlue passengers
Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, a free-to-play sports prediction contest for SkyMiles members. Users can win Delta gift cards by predicting outcomes of MLB and NFL games while onboard
Effective August 5, 2026, Delta SkyMiles members must take a qualifying Delta flight to earn miles on Starbucks purchases. Non-active flyers receive a 2-month grace period until October 5, 2026
Delta permanently discontinues JFK service to Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis, and announces a new nonstop RDU-FMY route starting Nov 21, 2026
Delta SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all Starbucks purchases starting Aug. 5, 2026, replacing the previous tiered reload structure
United CEO Scott Kirby contacted Delta CEO Ed Bastian to probe a potential merger, following a previous proposal to merge with American Airlines
AwardWallet compiles 42 expiring loyalty promotions across multiple hotel chains (IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, Radisson) and airline programs, including status matches, bonus point offers, and transfer bonuses
Delta's Pacific capacity growth (8%) outpaced yield growth (7%) in Q2 2026, contrasting with United's stronger yield performance. United's CCO noted new Delta competition on LA-HKG is struggling to fill planes
Delta is launching nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH) in late 2025. Early seat map data shows very low occupancy for the first few weeks of service
Delta is offering double SkyMiles on select domestic routes for tickets booked July 21–23, 2026. Eligible members must enroll and fly in Main Classic or Main Extra
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom details a strategy to close the profitability gap with Delta and United, focusing on premium growth, 787-8 cabin retrofits, a new DFW Admirals Club, and a new widebody order
Citi is offering a 20% transfer bonus on Citi ThankYou Points to Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles. The promotion runs from July 19 through August 22, 2026, allowing 1,000 points to transfer as 1,200 miles
Delta is offering an unadvertised award sale for roundtrip flights to Australia starting at 25,000 SkyMiles, discovered by Thrifty Traveler Premium
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027, marking its first mainland U.S.-Philippines route
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop LAX-MNL service starting March 27, 2027, operating 3x weekly on an A350-900 before switching to daily service in June 2027
Delta has announced a new fare class called Delta Basic Business & First, expanding its premium cabin offerings beyond traditional First and Business
TSA and CBP have launched 'One Stop Security' (skipping security re-check) with UK partners and 'International Remote Baggage Screening' (direct bag transfer) with Australia and South Korea partners on select airline routes
Delta and United launch new service to Moab's Canyonlands Field (CNY) on Oct. 6, 2026, via SkyWest. Delta flies to SLC (seasonal), United to DEN
Delta executives revealed that its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, arriving in 2031, will feature over 50% premium seating, a significant increase from the 30% on current 767s
Delta One lie-flat business class seats are available to 10 European destinations for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees, with availability extending through July, August, and September 2026
American Express updated Centurion Lounge access rules effective July 8, 2026. Guests must now be on the same flight, and connecting passengers face a five-hour layover cap
Delta CEO Ed Bastian told investors that structural fare increases are sustainable even if fuel prices drop, citing strong Q2 2026 revenue growth driven by premium and economy segments
Delta is adding new nonstop leisure service to Fort Myers and Glacier Park from its Austin focus city, alongside a 85% increase in departures over three years and a new terminal Sky Club
Delta is introducing 'basic' versions of its premium cabins (Basic Business, Delta First Basic, Delta Premium Select Basic) with tighter restrictions, including loss of Delta One Lounge access for Basic Business and reduced SkyMiles earning
Delta has formally introduced 'basic' fare bundles across all classes of service, including business and first class, effective July 8, 2026. These unbundled fares exclude perks like advance seat selection, lounge access, and free changes
The Chase Sapphire Preferred now earns 3x Chase Ultimate Rewards points on vacation homes booked directly with Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com, and Vacasa
Delta's pilot union (ALPA) launched deltapilotscare.com to explain operational issues to customers, subtly blaming management for "unacceptable" reliability while highlighting pilot efforts and DOT complaint rights
Alaska Airlines has updated its Atmos Rewards status match challenge, allowing Silver, Gold, and Platinum status matches from competitors like Delta and Frontier. The challenge requires flying 5k-20k miles to maintain status, with validity depending on initiation date
Delta Air Lines is launching three new routes: EWR-LAX in April 2027, and seasonal AUS-RSW and LGA-MLB flights this winter
American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus on Amex Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club from July 1 through July 31, 2026. Transfers are typically instant
Delta has opened Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, a 4,000-square-foot space with 75 seats. Phase 2 completes in 2028, and a new Sky Club opens in 2027
Delta is offering a year of New York Times All Access with the purchase of a $500+ Delta gift card. This deal allows SkyMiles members to effectively get NYT access for free while securing future flight funds
Recurring guide detailing methods to earn airline miles on vacation rentals, including direct partnerships (e.g., Delta, Qantas) and shopping portals for Airbnb and Vrbo
Wyndham Rewards announced changes to its award chart, moving to a four-tier structure where top-tier hotels will now cost 50% more points. This impacts redemption value for Wyndham Diamond members and award redeemers
The Points Guy's regularly updated guide to Delta SkyMiles, citing a June 2026 valuation of 1.2 cents per mile and detailing current MQD earning mechanics via Amex cards and partner flights
Delta will launch twice-daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Newark (EWR) starting April 12, 2027, operating with Airbus A321neos
A senior Delta flight attendant trainer is accused of harassing multiple trainees during uniform checks, with the airline allegedly dismissing complaints as unsubstantiated before settling a lawsuit
Delta Air Lines will end daily service from Austin to Memphis (Nov 1) and New Orleans (Nov 16), while adding new daily service to San Jose (Oct 6)
Delta launched a flash sale offering discounted award flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. Booking deadline is June 25, 2026
Delta has reached an agreement with Atlanta to build a 39,000 sq ft Delta One Lounge in Concourse E, expected to open in 2029 after 30 months of construction
A newly converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter for Qatar Airways performed a low pass at Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center in Texas, with its wing just feet off the ground, drawing attention for its proximity to the ground
Southwest Airlines has begun rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, starting with the first aircraft in service. The airline targets having the service on over 300 planes by the end of 2026
Delta SkyMiles members earn MQDs and double miles on hotel, car, and vacation rentals booked June 15–July 20 for travel through December 15, 2026
Points Path has updated its browser extension to calculate Chase Travel Points Boost redemption rates and compare hotel prices across multiple online travel agencies
Industry executives at the IATA AGM are speculating that former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker could return to replace current CEO Robert Isom, citing a need for cohesive vision and experience
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 and a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 had a near collision at Boston Logan Airport on June 20, 2026, due to intersecting runway clearance issues
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Austin (AUS) and San Jose (SJC) on October 6, 2026, marking its second Bay Area route from the Texas capital
Delta is offering SkyMiles members 1 MQD per dollar spent on hotels, rental cars, and vacation rentals booked through its Travel Extras portal. Registration is required by July 20 for travel completed by December 15
