Since AMC’s Mad Men flew (and I use the word flew literally as it has had a consistent presence on our in-flight entertainment) on to the scene three years ago, we’ve been obsessed with the show. Delicious drama, a glimpse into a different world and time, humor, wit all wrapped together with sophistication and sex?—Love it.

As the relationship between Delta and Mad Men grew through seasons 2 and 3 it became obvious that not only did we love all things Mad Men—all of you (our customers) did as well.

Through our Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Pryce-like wheeling and dealing to secure more great episodes for our in-flight catalogue, it became obvious that through this mutual love affair between Mad Men and Delta a love child that would benefit you, our customers should be born—voila the Mad Men Jet Set Sweepstakes!

We can’t help our customers love or look like the characters of Mad Men, but we can help you travel Mad Men style—style worthy of passionate whirlwind vacation or chicly sophisticated getaway. Here’s the best part: You get to choose which Mad Men Jet Set matches your style: New York or LA.

Now through August 2nd we’re giving you a chance to win your choice of a vacation including airfare on Delta Air Lines and hotel accommodations for you and your guest!

Jump over to madjetsetsweeps.com now for more details and enter for your chance to win.

Oh—and if you haven’t been hooked already, be sure to tune in Sunday, July 25 for the Season 4 premiere of AMC’s Mad Men. There’s a reason for all of the hype and back-to-back Emmy’s®. The show is amazing.

Hope you’re having a great summer!

Chris B.
Sr. Product Manager
In-Flight Entertainment

If you believe variety is the spice of life, then you have to agree that music is food for the soul. It doesn’t matter what country you’re from or what language you speak, your life in some capacity is full of music. I believe that music is a universal language. The only true, global language.  As a sponsor of  the 52nd  GRAMMY Awards, the pinnacle of music excellence,  we’re bringing The GRAMMYs to you, and for two lucky fans, you to The GRAMMYs.

In celebration of music everywhere, Delta is providing our customers the gift of music. Visit www.pandora.com/delta where we’ve provided personal listening stations inspired by The GRAMMYs. While you’re there, enter-to-win a trip to the 52nd GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, including flying in our new Business Elite service from JFK to LAX and staying with our partner Hilton Hotel with your own Avis car rental. And there are plenty of other prizes. You’ll find all the information in tiny little print at the bottom of this post. And don’t forget to tell your friends! From January 5th- January 22nd, for every tweet using #DeltaGRAMMYs we will donate $1 up to a total of $10,000 to The GRAMMY Foundation.

What’s your favorite artist or album of the year? Post below or tweet us @deltablog. Then follow me @deltablog as I tweet LIVE from The GRAMMYs.

Rachael R,

Manager, Marketing

DELTA “GRAMMY AWARDS” SWEEPSTAKES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the U.S, 18 or older as of 1/4/2010. Void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins 12:00:01 AM, U.S. Eastern Time (U.S. ET), on 1/5/2010 and ends 11:59:59 PM, U.S. ET, on 1/22/2010, See official rules by visiting www.pandora.com/delta Sponsor–Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA 30354.

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DELTA “GRAMMY AWARDS” SWEEPSTAKES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY – A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING A PRIZE. Open to legal residents of the U.S, 18 or older as of 1/4/2010. Void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and where prohibited. Beginning 12:00:01 AM, U.S. Eastern Time (U.S. ET), on 1/5/2010 and ending 11:59:59 PM, U.S. ET, on 1/22/2010, enter by visiting www.pandora.com/delta and providing your First Name, Last Name, Delta SkyMiles number and e-mail address. Limit one (1) entry per person, SkyMiles number and/or e-mail address per day. Sweepstakes subject to complete Official Rules at www.pandora.com/delta Prizes: Two (2) Grand Prizes – 3 day/2 night trip to 52nd Annual Grammy® Awards in Los Angeles on 1/31/2010. Trip includes air travel, hotel accommodations, rental car, tickets to Grammy® Awards Show and after-party. Trip must be taken 1/30/2010 – 2/1/2010 or prize will be forfeited. Trip components, including rental car, are subject to additional restrictions; see Official Rules for details. (Approximate Retail Value $6,900 each). Actual Grand Prize value depends on various factors, including Winner’s city of residence. Two (2) First Prizes – Delta Gold Medallion Status in SkyMiles program for one (1) year. ARV: $6,000 each. All SkyMiles program rules apply to Medallion prize. Taxes and fees for any Award Travel are the responsibility of the Winner and must be paid at the time the ticket is booked. Please visit delta.com/fees for current fee schedule. Award Travel seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or in all markets. Five (5) Second Prizes – $50 Delta SkyMall® gift card. Five (5) Third Prizes – GoGo® inflight wireless Internet access pass. (ARV: $49.95 each.) Gift card and access pass prizes subject to terms/conditions of use. No more than 14 prizes will be awarded with a total Approximate Retail Value not to exceed $26,299.75. Odds of winning a prize depend on number of eligible entries received for drawing. Limit one (1) prize per person/SkyMiles number/e-mail address. SkyMiles account necessary (obtain one at no cost at delta.com/skymiles or call 1-800-323-2323). SkyMiles offers void where prohibited by law and other restrictions may apply. SkyMiles offers subject to change without notice. Sponsor–Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA 30354.

Well as most of you know, I was traded to the Mets last week. I flew from Denver, where the Braves were playing the Rockies, to New York on Friday night to join my new team for two games before the All Star break. Of course there’s mixed feelings on the whole thing, me being from Atlanta and having a great four years with the Braves, but overall I am very excited. I’ll be playing in front of a packed house, in a brand new stadium, in one the country’s best sports cities. I’ve always loved the passion for professional sports that New York fans have, so this should be a great experience for me.

And rest assured, I’m in safe hands with the Mets… like the Braves, they are also a Delta team! Clearly I’ll be pulling for David Wright now in the Delta Jeter/Wright Batting Challenge.

Personally, I haven’t yet experienced switching from one big league team to another, so it’ll take some getting used to. Adjusting to new teammates, a new home field, a new city, the look of a new uniform (although, I did grow up wearing orange and blue at Parkview High School so I think that should be a comfortable adjustment), etc. But it’s a really exciting time for me, and I’m looking forward to it.

I played two games with the Mets in New York before leaving for the All Star break. I headed down to Florida to take a much needed break from a long baseball season and then dove right back in last Thursday against you-know-who…the Braves…in Atlanta! That was definitely a weird experience: using the visitor’s clubhouse and stepping into the batter’s box for the first time not in a Braves uniform. And not to mention one of my best friends, Brian McCann, was right behind me catching.

Everyone comes back fresh from the All Star break and looking forward to the second half of the season. You’ll see most guys spending time with their families over the break; going to the beach or lake, or just hanging out at home with some rare downtime.

So for the next several months until the end of the season I’ll be making the great city of New York my home away from home. A country boy goes to the big city! Thanks for all the support and I hope you continue to keep up with me and Delta throughout the rest of the season…

I’ll be here, just in a different uniform.

Jeff
New York Mets