May 25th, 2013 at 1:00PM: TheeErin via Flickr (Creative Commons)
It was not yet 6 a.m., but I had a bad feeling about how the day was going to go. The stone faced desk clerk had no interest in checking me in here in Vienna, not to mention through to my final destination, Seattle.
"No. Different booking."
"But it's with the same airlines..."
"Different booking. No."
"So I'll have to..."
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Follies And Fixes In Long-Haul Travel
May 25th, 2013 at 1:00PM: TheeErin via Flickr (Creative Commons)
It was not yet 6 a.m., but I had a bad feeling about how the day was going to go. The stone faced desk clerk had no interest in checking me in here in Vienna, not to mention through to my final destination, Seattle.
"No. Different booking."
"But it's with the same airlines..."
"Different booking. No."
"So I'll have to..."
"You'll need to ...Delta's New T4X Pop-Up Celebrates New Terminal Opening At JFK
Apr 24th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Delta is celebrating the launch of JFK Airport's new Terminal 4 (opening May 24) with a SoHo-based pop-up dubbed T4X. The high-design concept will showcase elements of the new terminal, as well as offer some perks for visitors.
Open Tuesday though Sunday each week, the building at the corner of West Broadway and Broome will serve four $4 daily sandwich and salad offerings created by Chef ...Delta Employees Reunite Boy With Treasured Shirt
Apr 23rd, 2013 at 4:30PM: When a 7-year-old lost the thing he treasures most in the world, Delta employees went above and beyond – even searching in the trash – to get it back to him.
ABC News in Fargo, North Dakota, broke the story of Cole Holzer and his treasured T-shirt. The shirt wasn't just an expensive gift or a favorite thing for the young boy to wear, but actually an article of clothing his father ...Everything You Need To Know About Flying With An Infant Turning 2
Mar 13th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
After flying with an infant to over a dozen countries and on nearly 50 flights in her 20 months, I figured I pretty much have baby travel down to a science, as much as you can call it "science" when dealing with a person who is often unpredictable and doesn't respond to reason. While each flight gets more challenging, I'm relishing this travel time before she has opinions on where to go and ...Delta Air Lines Changes Mileage Program, Budget Travelers Lose
Jan 23rd, 2013 at 11:00AM: The announcement came quietly last week, amid bigger, louder clamor over another airline's new branding. Delta Air Lines will be changing its mileage program for the 2015 status year, and in a very big way. Coming up, passengers will soon be required to spend a minimum amount of money on the airline per year in order to reach elite status. So, for example, for one to reach Platinum status, it will ...Outtakes From Delta Air Lines' New Safety Video
Jan 16th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Late last year you may remember that Delta Air Lines produced a new on-board safety video. It was a replacement to the now-famous Deltalina video, updated with new hosts and a dash of humor. Widely applauded by the community for balancing light-hearted content with informational rules, several versions of the video are now in place among the 722 aircraft in Delta's fleet.
As a bonus, this ...
Delta's New 'Fly Delta' App Lets You See The World Under Your Airplane
Jan 11th, 2013 at 11:30AM:
Ever dream of flying in a glass bottom jet? That technology may not yet be available, but Delta Air Lines' new iPad app might just be the best simulation.
The Fly Delta app for iPad was released yesterday as part of Delta's new $140 million commitment to technology, which includes upgrades to its website, mobile apps and airport kiosks. The app includes new tools to ease the travel ...
Airports Add Free Power For Electronics, Vehicles
Sep 21st, 2012 at 1:00PM: Using free power to charge electronic devices before boarding a flight is a popular activity. Airlines and airports know that and are adding more charging stations all the time. The same goes for electric vehicle travelers who might drive to the airport. As more environmentally friendly cars hit the streets, airports are adding charging stations for them too, also a complimentary service.
...Swarm Of Bees Delays Delta Flight From Taking Off
Aug 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Here's a new reason your plane could be delayed. Last week, a Delta flight from Pittsburgh to JFK was grounded when thousands of bees clung to the aircraft's left wing.
According to news.com.au, passengers looked on in shock, snapping pictures with their phones. The flight was delayed 20 minutes as beekeeper Stephen Repasky removed the insects.
Repasky explained the honeybees were harmless ...Airline Safety: Another Needle Found In Airplane Food
Aug 3rd, 2012 at 4:00PM: Two weeks ago, we told you about how six Delta passengers were horrified to find needles in their airline sandwiches. While we were hoping it was a one-time incident, it seems passengers really do need to be extra careful when eating their on-board meals. In the last case, the flights were leaving from Amsterdam; however, Air Canada has confirmed a sewing needle was found in the food on a Canadian ...Passengers Horrified At Needles Found In Their Airline Food
Jul 17th, 2012 at 12:00PM: And you thought your worst airline meal nightmare was getting runny eggs or stale bread? Passengers onboard four different flights from Amsterdam to the United States on Delta Air Lines were horrified to find sewing needles in their turkey sandwiches.
In total, six sandwiches were found to have needles, including two separate flights to Atlanta, one to Seattle and one to Minneapolis, where the ...Hiking The Black Canyon In The United States' Newest National Park
Jul 5th, 2012 at 12:00PM: "Our surroundings were of the wildest possible description. The roar of the water ... was constantly in our ears, and the walls of the canyon, towering half mile in height above us, were seemingly vertical" - Abraham Lincoln Fellows, 1901
For those who love the outdoors and unique landscapes, Colorado is home to the United States' newest national park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Named a ...Airline Booking Agent Tells All In Online Q&A
Jun 18th, 2012 at 6:00PM: There are entire websites and forums dedicated to maximizing your travel miles and getting the best bang for your buck when it comes to purchasing airline tickets. But rarely do we hear from those behind the reservations desk ... until now.
Over on Reddit there's an ongoing Q & A with "TravelAuthority," a reservations agent for airlines like Delta, Air France and KLM. We're sharing some of ...Announcing Gadling's Facebook + Delta SkyMiles + Unicef Challenge
May 10th, 2012 at 9:00AM: There are too many "like our Facebook feeds and win a prize" challenges out there, so today I'd like to try to change tack: instead of rewarding ourselves let's empower others. Today, let's raise Facebook likes for UNICEF.
Instead of asking AOL (our bosses) to step up to the plate, however, I'd like to lead by example. So as editor of this fine site I'll dig into my personal SkyMiles account ...Give Delta's New York LaGuardia shuttle service a try
Feb 24th, 2012 at 10:30AM: Those that travel frequently between New York's LaGuardia and Chicago's O'Hare airport know that it is among the more tedious routes to fly, particularly if you're traveling on a legacy carrier. Older, less comfortable airplanes, tiny overhead bins packed to the gills with carry-on luggage, and heavy flight traffic are all the norm, leading to plenty of stressed-out travelers.
It's for exactly ...Your bag's perspective from Atlanta to New York
Dec 23rd, 2011 at 11:30AM:
Ever wonder what happens to your bag after you send it down the tunnel behind the gate agent at the airport? I was always under the impression that it was handled by a series of Oompa-Loompas who gently carry your bags from point A to point B on their heads, quietly singing the song of the baggage handler as glitter falls from the sky.
Apparently that's not the case. The kind folks over at ...
You Fancy, Huh? Delta lures top travelers with Porsche transport program
Dec 6th, 2011 at 2:30PM: If you're a Delta Diamond member heading into ATL, you just might have a surprise waiting for you on the runway. Delta's being secretive about the details, but they're piloting a new program for their HVCs (High Value Customers), using a fleet of six Porsche vehicles to transport fliers to far-flung terminals or even to their cars.
Here's how it works – you'll get off the plane and find a ...Buy elite miles on Delta, cheat your way to elite status
Dec 1st, 2011 at 1:00PM: The trump card when going toe to toe with the airline industry has always been elite status. Once you're silver or gold or whatever color is associated with frequent travel, many of the airline fees go away, upgrades start to sneak out of the woodwork and travel becomes slightly less miserable. That's why many people carefully plan their annual travel to make sure that they reach a special status, ...Breaking: Delta to refund taxes collected during FAA shutdown
Aug 1st, 2011 at 3:02PM: There was hope and outcry last week after news broke that as part of its partial shutdown, the FAA wouldn't be collecting the fees that it assesses against domestic airline tickets. Looking forward to a tax holiday, many travelers started searching for tickets only minutes after the tax break went into effect -- only to learn that airlines had raised their ticket prices to wipe out any savings -- ...Airlines and Twitter: An infographic
Jul 8th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
Which airline wins the tweet wars for June 2011? Travel tech site Tnooz gives us a stellar infographic on the use of Twitter for major airlines in the month of June 2011. As you can see, Southwest drops to second place this month as industry giant Delta (21,000) mentions, leaps into first place. It's interesting to note that this data is based on tweets and opinions in a category of interest, ...
