Every so often, airlines “update” their rules. If the change can be spun as a win for passengers—even marginally—they’ll trumpet it like it’s the invention of flight itself. Southwest provided …
Delta Air Lines
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Airlines
How Many Of These Classic Airline Commercials Do You Remember?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs our television viewing habits have changed over the decades, so have the commercials we’ve watched. As jingles have given way to CGI and kids who always have a smart …
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Have you ever considered the aircraft type you’ll be flying on when selecting an airline? Choosing between a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and an Airbus A350 for long-haul flights could significantly …
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Airlines
What Are Delta’s “Preferred” Seats & Should You Pay Extra to Sit There?
by joehegby joehegOnce upon a time, Sharon and I were flying on Delta on an MD-88 (a now-retired aircraft that Delta phased out in 2020). I didn’t mind that plane for shorter …
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Pilots, flight attendants and other cabin crew have very important jobs, most of which have something to do, in some way, shape or form, with our safety. But that’s not …
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Airlines
They Had Tickets, Passports, and IDs—But Not That One Special Credit Card
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s the type of travel that nightmares are made out of. You think you have everything all planned out so nothing will go wrong. And then karma— or, as in …
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Airports
Why TSA at ATL Runs a Little More Smoothly Than at Other Airports
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you go to the TSA security checkpoint at any airport in the United States – particularly the larger ones – you know it’s just a bunch of ongoing organized …
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Food & Beverage
Starbucks Has a New Secret Drink Inspired by a Delta In-Flight Favorite
by joehegby joehegYou’ve got to hand it to Starbucks. They took something that started as an internet rumor and turned it into an actual marketing strategy. For years, “secret menu” drinks were …
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When you hear the term loyalty program, what do you think of? Most people imagine a system that rewards you for being a loyal customer — which makes sense, since …
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When planning a flight, the location of your seat is one thing that can make or break your experience. Sometimes, you don’t have a choice, like if you’ve booked a …