Points Game: Tortoise Strategy Triumphs [Weekly Top Posts]
1. Error in FAA Reauthorization Bill Could Let Airlines Put Travel Agents Out of Business
The FAA Reauthorization bill requires travel agents to provide refunds where they are the vendor of record charging the customer – even when they’ve paid the airline and the airline hasn’t given the money back to them (if they ever get the money back).
2. Let’s Go Again – My Favorite Credit Card Anniversary Bonuses
A simple perk to receive while doing nothing, credit card anniversary bonuses can bring value. These are the ones I enjoy most.
3. Bubbling Bliss: A Review of World Of Coca Cola in Atlanta, GA Plus 5 Tips
When I was a kid, I remember being so excited to visit the World of Coca-Cola Museum. So, when I had the opportunity to go to Atlanta in October 2023, I knew I had to make a stop there.
4. Delta Adds Premium Heavy CRJ-550 to Fleet
SkyWest will begin operating CRJ-550s on behalf of Delta Connection as the airline adds much needed 50 seat regional capacity.
5. Citi Strata Premier Card Now Live
Just this week, Citi introduced the Citi Strata Premier Card, a revamped version of the Citi Premier card featuring some fresh benefits.
6. Delta SkyMiles Awarding MQDs for Hotels & Rental Cars
For a limited time, Delta SkyMiles is counting hotels and rental cars toward elite status. Here’s how this interesting promotion works.
7. American and Alaska Flight Attendants Live in Poverty and Experience Homelessness
It’s no secret that flights are still jam packed and that airlines have been largely profitable. But not every airline is sharing the wealth like Delta did with the $1.4 billion in bonuses it paid in February. New hires at American Airlines are being issued “poverty verification letters” so that they may apply for government benefits and 9% of Alaska Airlines flight attendants have experienced homelessness in the past year. This is so unacceptable.
8. My Credit Card Cancellation Spree
I decided to embark on a credit card cancellation spree – a bit disillusioned by all the annual fee increases and lack of tangible benefits.
9. Flight Attendants Charged in $8 Million Drug Money Scheme
Four flight attendants have been charged with their involvement in an $8 million drug money smuggling scheme to the Dominican Republic.
10. I’d Rather Be the Tortoise than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game
Discover the benefits of taking a slow and steady approach to collecting points and miles. Learn how to build your stash over time and travel like a pro.
11. Delta Air Lines Corporate Calls Me Within Hours After Complaint and Provides a 30,000 SkyMiles Gift
In a remarkable display of customer service, Delta Corporate swiftly responded to a complaint, contacting the customer within hours and generously offering a 30,000 SkyMiles gift as a gesture of goodwill. This proactive approach underscores Delta’s commitment to addressing customer concerns promptly and satisfactorily.
12. Stolen Valor? United Passenger Reported for Faking Military Service to Get Free Snack
During a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Newark, a passenger observed a woman in coach allegedly exploiting purportedly false military credentials to receive complimentary food.
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