**Weekend Update and Travel News Summary**
As we welcome the new year, I trust everyone is having a wonderful weekend. After spending a couple of weeks at home, I’m eager to hit the road once more early this week for a ski trip with our elder son. During this journey, I’ll also be assessing a points hotel that I think will capture the interest of numerous travel aficionados.
In the sphere of points and travel, the previous week was quite subdued, which is customary during the holiday period. Nevertheless, there were a few significant occurrences:
– **Delta Air Lines** encountered considerable operational difficulties due to glitches with its pilot scheduling software. This disruption emphasized the significance of solid operational systems, particularly during peak travel periods.
– **Spirit Airlines** faced reliability issues, primarily due to a rise in employee sick leave. This scenario highlights the persistent challenges airlines confront in sustaining service levels amid changing staffing conditions.
– **United Airlines** made progress in operational reliability, successfully catching up with Delta. This enhancement is a reflection of United’s endeavors to improve its service consistency and customer satisfaction.
With these updates addressed, here’s a summary of this week’s highlights on the blog.