Delta Skymiles travel tips

Delta Air Lines is having one of its biggest sales of the year with flight deals on domestic and international travel through next spring. 

Last month, Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club loyalty program teased huge changes, specifically a shift to dynamic pricing and more redemption and points-earning opportunities. These changes will commence Oct. 30, but the specifics are still to be announced.

Delta Air Lines will launch two new overseas routes in 2025. One will take passengers to Europe and the other to Asia.

As a Delta Diamond Medallion member, I've found that although the value of Delta's award currency has fallen lately, and many of the best outsize value sweet spots are gone, there are still many ways to find value.

Attention, travel enthusiasts: Delta SkyMiles has launched a limited-time SkyMiles promotion on both domestic and international fares. However, don't wait to plan your trip — you must book by Aug. 29 to snag one of these lucrative deals.

If you want solid value from your Amex points, transferring them to partner hotel or airline loyalty programs is often your best bet.

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the CrowdStrike outage that led it to cancel thousands of flights will cost it $500 million. 

As we were preparing to land at Orlando International Airport (MCO) during a recent Delta Air Lines flight, a friendly attendant handed me and a few other passengers a card with a handwritten thank-you note on the back. I had never received such a note, nor had I known they existed. I immediately texted my trusted co-worker and fellow frequent flyer Clint Henderson for some insight.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday morning operations were beginning to improve after days of struggling to recover from a tech outage. 

Delta is facing increasing pressure from its customers and Washington as a meltdown caused by an IT outage on Friday continues. 

Delta Air Lines canceled around 20% of its schedule on Monday as it grapples with lingering flight disruptions that were caused by a major IT outage. 

JetBlue set off a firestorm earlier this year when the airline announced it would begin dynamically pricing baggage fees. A first checked bag costs $45 for "off-peak" flights and $50 during "peak" days and times. For a second checked bag, the fee can jump to as much as $70, and prices are even higher if you book within 24 hours of a flight. Plus, JetBlue has already raised the cost of checked bags a few times this year.

Delta's premium transcontinental route between New York City and Los Angeles is getting even more premium.

Whether you're at the airport, a sporting event or a concert, going through security can be a pain. And if you've ever stood in a barely-moving line and longed to be one of the people zipping along beside you in the Clear lane, you're in luck.

Attention, Delta SkyMiles members: Check your email.

Buying a Delta gift card just got more rewarding with the airline’s latest promotion. “Enjoy giving the gift of travel this Mother’s Day with the Delta Gift Card,” the airline shared about the promotion in an email. “For a limited time, buy $300 or more in Delta Gift Cards to earn a $20 Starbucks eGift.” This deal ends on Monday, May 13, at 11:59 p.m. EST, but may be taken down sooner as the offer is only available to the first 7,000 buyers. It's also worth noting that travelers will only receive a $20 Starbucks eGift when purchasing gift cards directly through Delta, not a third-party site. 

As the airline industry grapples with delayed aircraft orders and rising operating costs, Delta Air Lines has stayed above the fray. 

Boarding a plane can be a frustrating travel experience. The lines are long, and it’s almost always slowed down by passengers storing their carry-ons in the overhead bins. 

Delta has teamed up with Hilton Honors to offer 1,000 miles on stays at thousands of hotels worldwide.

Sometimes, the best things in life come from great friends. This is exactly why we're excited to hear that Hilton and Delta Air Lines are teaming up to offer an easy way to earn some quick Delta SkyMiles.

I've visited New York City plenty of times, but during a recent trip, I finally gave one of the Delta Sky Clubs at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) a try.