I recently flew round-trip from New York, JFK to Delhi, India on Emirates Airlines (see, I Sat in Coach on an Emirates A380 Flight and it Didn’t Suck!). I credited the trip to Alaska Airlines, and received over 26,000 Alaska Air miles. Let me explain. 1. Emirates is a partner of Alaska Airlines Emirates … Read More
Let’s Move this Puppy to AlaskaAir!
The Delta Claw! In yesterday’s post, Delta Giveth and Claweth Away, I reported that on February 28th, Delta, in my final hours as a Platinum Medallion, upgraded my seat to First Class on an upcoming flight, only to claw back the upgrade a few hours later when March 1st rolled around and my status … Read More
Delta Announces Another Reduction of Elite Benefits
Delta Airlines has announced another reduction of benefits for its elite medallion members – this one in connection with Alaska Airlines flights. Specifically, effective May 1, 2014, Delta Gold, Platinum and Diamond members will no longer be entitled to priority security and baggage fee waivers when traveling on Alaska Airlines flights. I’m developing a persecution … Read More
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