Delta Airlines and the Loyalty Paradox

0:22 Delta Selling 80+% of First Cabin

• OMMAT
• VFTW
• Value is there--pricing of the upgrade is so low they're selling out elite Upgrades more than ever.
• Jumping off point for discussing Be Your Own Elite.
  • Don't wait for an airline to give you what you want. Secure it yourself
  • Great flight times are key because your time is valuable.
• The current state of airline status (in hopes of upgrades)
• Collecting airline miles (in hopes of outsized value on scarce redemptions)
  • Co-branded paradox (spending on another card)
• Even being an airline employee (in hopes of free travel) has gotchas.

15:40 How to Move Forward (or How to Get Started)

• We discussed on the paid show how we need to get away from the idea that a single credit card signup can unlock significant “free” travel.
• A Demand Schedule will help you see your needs
• If you're not going on multiple trips a year, or don't need multiple seats just spend on a cashback card.

Finally, This might not be the best blog in the world.