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...York for a job interview. When I asked the company’s human-resources representative if I should take the Acela train to New York, she laughed, told me I would never get to the office in time for the interview, and booked me a ticket on the Delta shuttle. I saw her point—the “high-speed” Acela can only travel an average of 85 miles per hour. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a close friend of mine from high school was landing at Shanghai Pudong Airport...
Multiple Miles. Delta Air Lines is offering SkyMiles members, and members of its merger partner, Northwest's WorldPerks, up to triple miles toward elite Silver Medallion status on select fares. Purchase an economy class ticket and earn double miles toward free upgrades, priority boarding, preferred seating and more; throw down for a first, business or premium economy fare and earn triple miles. To participate, enroll at Delta or Northwest. Earn multiple miles through June 15, but not on deeply discounted tickets...
Coke Vs. Pepsi. One important issue oft overlooked during an airline merger: Coke or Pepsi? Delta serves Coke, but Northwest is Pepsi all the way. That divide will survive the merger, even after Northwest employees have doffed their uniforms for Delta's. Concerned travelers can learn which beverage selection to expect by looking at their tickets, which still display either the Northwest or Delta logo...
Points of Interest. It doesn't do you much good to hoard all those Delta SkyMiles, when the only airline with a direct flight to your destination is American. So, check out Points.com's Global Points Exchange, where you can post an offer to trade your points and search for someone who has the frequent flyer points you need. The website will execute the exchange...
Miles Swap. Delta and Midwest airlines will begin offering reciprocity between their frequent-flyer programs, plus each will grant access to the other's domestic-airport lounges by the end of the year. Earn and redeem frequent-flyer miles on either airline's network through the Delta SkyMiles, Northwest WorldPerks and Midwest Miles programs...