Deep Dive into Delta Status with Janelle Rupkalvis | Geobreeze Travel Podcast

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Janelle Rupkalvis is a savvy Delta enthusiast and content creator who shares her journeys with a captivated audience on social media. With an impressive passport stamp collection of 23 countries and counting, Janelle's latest feat was a breathtaking $40k Maldives adventure, all achieved through her expertise in travel hacking. As a fifth year Delta Diamond Medallion member, Janelle offers invaluable insights and insider tips on achieving status and maximizing travel rewards. With a dedicated following of over 160k, Janelle's unique perspective on exploration has solidified her position as a leading voice in the travel community.

In this episode, Janelle and I talk about the perks of Delta elite status, how to spend less to earn Delta status, and finding value with Delta SkyMiles.

In this episode, Janelle mentions the Companion Certificate she gets with the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card to bring a partner along on a domestic flight in the main cabin for no more than the cost of taxes and fees.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Maximize Delta Elite Status Rewards
04:14 - Perks of Delta Status
08:54 - Delta's First-Class Luxury Experience
12:37 - Delta Lounges and Upgrades
16:35 - Earning Delta Status Efficiently
23:43 - Partner Airlines for Quick Status
26:45 - Credit Cards and Perks
33:06 - Tips for Delta Status

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[ayobamimagbagbeola]

From a Delta Medallion, this is was awesome to listen to! thanks!

[joshminiajluk]

What options are there for folks that buy premium tickets way in advance and then get downgraded because of delta partner problems?

[sheilam]

This was absolutely amazing! Great info.