Delta said goodbye to passenger flights on its MD-80 series aircraft this week. One writer documented one of those final journeys.
Plus, the mothership is resuming flights to Israel.
We’ll get to those headlines and many more in a few minutes. But first, here’s a quick recap of this week at Rene’s Points.
Two flight attendants gave us their takes on the current state and future of airline travel.
Even though Delta is blocking middle seats and restricting capacity through September 30, it is reinstating automatic updates. It will also test employees for coronavirus.
I drove through LAX on Friday afternoon — and it was empty. Very empty.
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Passengers had difficulty complying with an airline’s COVID-19 rules — so the carrier suspended all flights.
Is the famous American Express Centurion Card not in your wallet (or future)? You can order a personalized reproduction for your wall.
Speaking of Centurion-branding, the Amex Centurion Lounge in Vegas is being expanded.
René wondered why CLEAR isn’t being more proactive with its customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amex and Starbucks teamed up for a 5% statement credit on card reloads.
Some hotels are taking a sexy approach to attact couples to their properties.
Other Travel Headlines
Delta One Of Three Airlines Set To Recommence Israel Flights
The ‘Longest Lazy River In The World’ In Texas Reopened Just In Time For Summer
Walt Disney World security catches pilot flying illegal drone over closed park
Travel Sector Remains Thorn in a Falling U.S. Unemployment Rate Defying Expectations
Airline bosses mention discounts to get people flying again
Showgirls in surgical masks and sanitized dice: Scenes from Las Vegas’s reopening day
Air Canada is using private charter planes to fly regular domestic routes
China Shows Us Air Travel Won’t Recover Quickly
BA owner considers legal challenge to UK quarantine as relations fray
Airline shutdown creates new challenges for rural Alaska
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Plug Pulled on The Drew, Project in Default
The Bahamas Will Welcome Private Yachts, Planes on June 15, Followed by Commercial Travel in July
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