Delta Adds + Changes A220 Order, Delta down to 3 Connection Airlines, The "real" Reason Air France JOON died & more travel news!

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The start of 2019 is all about data. Data on our points and spend. I am testing so much it is making my head spin but I have to say I truly feel this may be the best year EVER for creative spending with promotions all over the board (anyone going to Staples this Sunday-Saturday, each day?)! But what about this past week? Let’s look:

CONFIRMED: $50 Delta e-Gift cards is the sweet spot for non-Delta Amex Platinum travel credits 2019!

When will your Delta Amex Spend Update on your “My Delta” for 2019? Is Communication with Amex Broken?

Don’t HURRY! January 2019 Delta SkyMiles “Flash Sale” is – meh (at best). #Skypennies at it’s finest sad to say.

Detroit Tram Shutdown (for months this round), Delta DTW Sky Club changes & SkyMiles Flight Credits for 2019!

Now I think you will be most interested with this week’s travel news stories that caught my attention as “click worthy” headlines:

Delta Extends Airbus A220 Order Book to 90 Total Aircraft

Delta plans to be down to 3 regional carriers (9E, YX and OO)

The Real Reason Air France Is Eliminating Joon

Airbus begins hiring Mobile-based A220 production workers

The next big thing in airplane tech is becoming a nightmare for some airlines (REG: A220 engines)

Delta May Be Frontrunner in Talks for Alitalia Deal

That’s a First: I Was Asked for a Tip From a Flight Attendant

Both Boeing and Airbus set delivery records in 2018

Frontier pilots overwhelmingly OK contract with average 53% pay increase

KLM Boeing 747 Suspects Bird Strike – dumps fuel – returns to AMS

Police start enforcing Sweden’s first begging ban

So much happened this week it was really hard to pick just a “Top 10” so if there were others you found please comment below and please do include a link to the story. – René