As a JetBlue loyalist, I’m pleasantly surprised with Virgin America.

Flightcaster, a new company launched this week, follows FAA alerts, weather, network congestion and other factors, runs this data through an algorithm and provides users with estimates of how likely flights are to be delayed.

JetBlue is revamping their frequent flyer program “from the ground up.” No blackout dates. Points without expiration. Bonus points for frequent flyers.