The big news of the week is another double elite qualifying mile (DEQM) promotion started by American and, thus far, only matched by United. In this week's frequent traveler podcast we discuss the promotion and:

• Delta's JFK T3 experience ... again
• Delta's SkyClub
• American and United's Double Elite Qualifying Miles Promotion - register now to earn status more quickly
• Swiss first class pajamas
• Ben needs help from a foodie

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In this week's episode we discuss first class amenities, pajamas, and all sorts of good stuff up-front. However, without Ben our conversation lacked some details. So please help us out and post your favorite amenities and photos. In addition to the main topic we discussed:

Continental's join date to the Star Alliance on October 27th Continental's half-hearted compensation for stranded passengers Frustrated airline tweets and how people are expressing their concern ...

In this week's podcast, Hunter joins us to provide first hand experience with Delta airlines. We continue our "food up front" discussion, from episode 9, and discuss first class meals including:

• Meal times and flight distance requirements for first class
• How meal choices are taken and (perhaps) sorted for first class passengers
• Delta Airlines Royal Crown room changes
• Delta's inflight coach food menu and cocktails
• Snack boxes
• Delta's international upgrade program (or lack thereof)
• and, of course, more talk about hot nuts!

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This week's podcast is now online (finally!). We discuss:

Listener mail in our "Dear Ted" section: a frequent flyer in San Francisco can't decide whether to stay with American, or switch to United Delta Airlines introducing wi-fi on their shuttle flights What's your choice in First class breakfast? Omlette or fruit plate? Vote now on the right hand side of the website. Public transportation options in and out of the three major New York airports (JFK, EWR, ...