Airport lounges are great places to relax, get work done, charge your electronic devices, grab a bite, and enjoy a beverage. And they’re even sweeter when you can access them for free as a credit card perk! Continue reading
Former SkyWest Pilot Sues Cops — Over Breathalyzer Test; Embraer Inserting Itself into Boeing – Airbus Rivalry
It’s mid-September already?! How did that happen?
Warning to Delta SkyBonus Users: Feds Indict Travel Agent For Alleged Points Abuse — Worth $1.75 Million
If you use Delta SkyBonus (a program designed to reward businesses using Delta Air Lines and select SkyTeam carriers for employee travel), you might want to pay attention to this news.
Delta’s Million Miler Gifts: Should Delta Copy United and American (For a Change)?
Achieving Million Miler status is a pretty big accomplishment. Each time you accrue a million miles on an airline, the carrier gives you a gift of some sort. Delta gives you annual Silver at 1M or Gold status at 2M & 3M or Platinum at 4M (depending on how many millions of miles you’ve earned) and some luggage or jewelry. United, meanwhile, steps it up. While UA may not give you premium luggage or … Continue reading
Limited Time Offer for the American Express Business Green Card
The American Express Business Green Card just launched a limited time offer for new applicants. But is it worth signing up? Or are there better offers available?
The Award for “Airline That Mishandles the Most Baggage” Goes To…
A new report revealed a pair of unflattering statistics about mishandled baggage.
Two Fighter Pilots Sent to Take Down United 93 on 9/11 Planned a Kamikaze Mission — Because Their F-16s Were Unarmed
I’ve read this story countless times during the past eight years. And it still makes my heart race and causes adrenaline to pump through me.
Rookie Wednesday: How Do You Know if Your Flight is Oversold?
Delta plays a fascinating game of chicken when it comes to overbooking flights.
Delta Issues San Francisco Airport (SFO) Runway Construction Travel Waiver
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for its flights through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — which has seen numerous flight cancellations and delays since starting a runway repair project this past Saturday.
Why and How Delta Flyers Can Benefit from Chase Ultimate Rewards
For better or worse, I’m a loyal Delta flyer. Delta’s co-branded American Express cards sort of come with that territory. But Chase’s credit cards, however, are starting to pique my interest (especially now that I’m finally dipping under 5/24!) when it comes to actual point accrual and redemption. And their low to no annual fees sure are interesting, too.
Delta Sky Club Coming to Tokyo Haneda Airport!
Great news for Delta passengers heading to Tokyo next summer (and beyond): a new Sky Club is opening at Haneda Airport!
A (Partial) Workaround for Multiple “Amex Offers” Via No Fee Amex Partner Cards! Are You Missing Out on “Low Hanging Fruit”?
Rookie Wednesday: A (partial) workaround for multiple “Amex Offers” via No Fee Amex partner cards! Are you missing out on “low hanging fruit”? Continue reading
Rookie Sunday: Save Money on Hotels By Using Cash Back Portals
Many of us enjoy free (or significantly discounted) hotel nights — thanks to points/stays earned through loyalty programs and/or hotel credit cards. But if you must pay money (the horror!) for a hotel, remember many major chains participate in cashback portals.
Delta Employees Help Bust Alleged Child Smuggler; Dog Scams Tourists; Vegas Shooting Site Plans Announced
It was a busy week on the blog filled with great reader comments — thank you! Here’s the week that was here at Rene’s Points:
Here’s What Chris Talked About on CRN Digital Talk Radio’s “What’s Cookin’ Today Show” This Morning!
I guest co-hosted CRN Digital Talk Radio‘s “What’s Cookin’ Today Show” with Debbie Barrera this morning on CRN Digital Talk Radio! We discussed several topics related to travel credit cards and how to save money in general!
