Total spending to replace miles travelled as qualification for exclusive benefits  Part of Delta's bid to drive traffic to its $268billion credit card sideline  The airline was slammed by long-time customers accusing it of betraying their loyalty But passengers who still make the cut are looking forward to emptier lounges and quicker boarding 'I'm ok with it' company boss tells Wall Street Journal
See Details: Ultra-rich Delta frequent fliers say they're DELIGHTED with controversial decision to raise spending thresholds for rewards - and say they hope it'll keep riff-raff out of lounges