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What It Actually Takes to Hit Delta Diamond Medallion Status (and Whether It’s Worth It)

The Weekly Flyer — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:58:42 +0000

Diamond Medallion requires $28,000 in MQDs for the year — here's exactly how that's calculated, the fastest legitimate ways to close the gap, and which Diamond-only perks are actually worth having.

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Delta Amex Welcome Offers Get a Boost: Free Comfort+ Certificates, Up to 200,000 Miles (Through Nov. 4)

The Weekly Flyer — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:31:07 +0000

Delta and American Express have refreshed welcome offers across the whole SkyMiles Amex lineup through November 4, 2026 — including a new Reserve Card offer with two free round-trip Comfort+ certificates. Here's how the six offers stack up.

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World of Hyatt Announces Award Chart Updates

Points, Miles & Martinis — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:48:41 +0000

Hyatt announced they’ll be making some updated to their World of Hyatt award charts later this year. They’ll be increasing from three to five redemption levels within each of the current categories,which means prices will likely be going up overall. You can view the full details of the award chart updates. Other updates include the…

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Southwest Airlines Adds More Hawaii Service

Points, Miles & Martinis — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:27:05 +0000

Southwest Airlines has extended its schedule through September 2026, and added more Hawaii routes this time around. We’ll see new service from both Burbank, CA and Ontario, CA to Honolulu Hawaii starting next summer. Southwest explains that it will be connecting Burbank, California to Honolulu beginning Aug. 4, 2026. The carrier is also adding daily service…

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New Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK Now Open

Points, Miles & Martinis — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:27:31 +0000

Earlier this week Delta opened its first Delta One Lounge at New York’s John. F Kennedy airport for Delta One passengers, and select 360 members as well. Additional locations planned later this year include Los Angeles and Boston. The new lounge spans 39,000 square feet including an outdoor terrace as well for guests. Delta One…

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New Missoni Amenity Kits for Delta One Passengers

Points, Miles & Martinis — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:50:07 +0000

Delta One passengers will be soon be welcomed onboard with brand new amenity kits from Missoni, These will feature Missoni’s signature textured zigzag pattern on the exterior of the bag, and be filled with all sorts of new amenities. Per Delta, The new amenity kits will be available in Delta One beginning in mid-July on…

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World of Hyatt Double Night Credits at Dream and Thompson Hotels

Points, Miles & Martinis — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:18:51 +0000

World of Hyatt has launched its latest promotion where World of Hyatt members can earn Double Night Credits at Dream and Thompson Hotels. This is valid for stays between March 22, 2024, and June 10, 2024. Earn Double Night Credits at Dream and Thompson Hotels; new and existing World of Hyatt members can register for…

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World of Hyatt 2024 Category Changes

Points, Miles & Martinis — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:34:34 +0000

World of Hyatt routinely evaluates their hotels within their award categories, and will generally make changes once a year. Hyatt has announced their latest round of changes, effective Tuesday, March 26, 2024 with 183 hotels changing categories this year. For 2024, World of Hyatt members will see the following changes: 137 hotels will shift into…

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Delta Launches New LAX- Brisbane, Australia Service

Points, Miles & Martinis — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:01:14 +0000

Delta announced they’ll be launching brand new service from 3x per week from Los Angeles (LAX) to Brisbane, Australia starting on December 4, 2024, This complements Delta’s current service to the South Pacific which includes nonstop service LAX to Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Tahiti. Per Delta, Delta is building on its largest-ever winter…

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New Marriott Promotion: 1,000 Bonus Points and Double Night Credits

Points, Miles & Martinis — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:14:44 +0000

Marriott Bonvoy announced its newest global promotion where members can earn 1,000 bonus points plus 1 additional night credit each night. This is valid for stays for paid stays from February 13 through April 29, 2024. Earn 1,000 bonus points and 1 bonus Elite Night Credit each night. Register now, then earn from February 13…

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