American Airlines is adding three routes from Chicago O’Hare, including a return to Tokyo Narita after a seven year pause. American Airlines Returns To Chicago–Tokyo With 787-9 Narita Flight American Airlines is re-laumching three routes from Chicago O’Hare, including...
United Airlines Paid A Passenger 98,000 Miles To Take A Later Flight
A United Airlines passenger scored 98,000 MileagePlus miles for taking a later flight, and offers a useful reminder: if you are flexible, do not wait until the gate to volunteer. United Passenger Scores 98,000 Miles For Taking A Later...
Airfare Prices Could Get More Confusing If DOT Weakens All-In Pricing Rule
Airfare pricing may soon become a bit less transparent if the Department of Transportation moves forward with a proposal to weaken the way airlines must display the full price of a ticket. Airfare Pricing May Get More Confusing If...
American Airlines Opens JFK Grab-And-Go Lounge With Barista Coffee (Finally!)
American Airlines is bringing its Provisions by Admirals Club concept to JFK, and while “grab-and-go lounge” may not sound especially exciting, this version actually has something American lounges have long needed: proper barista coffee. American Airlines Adds First Lounge...
Review: Inside The New Delta One Lounge At LAX Terminal 2
Delta Air Lines has opened a second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, giving premium cabin passengers another dedicated space at LAX as Delta continues its multi-year investment in Los Angeles. Delta Opens Second Delta One Lounge...
SAS Bets Big On Copenhagen With Huge Airbus Order That Could Triple Longhaul Fleet
SAS has announced the largest aircraft investment in its history: Copenhagen is going to become a much more serious global hub. SAS Orders Airbus A330neos As Copenhagen Global Hub Ambitions Grow SAS has announced the largest investment in company...
SWISS First Class Hot Dog Gives Me One Big Idea For American And United
SWISS is serving a gourmet hot dog called the “Bastardo” in First Class this summer. The idea is clever, the timing is smart, and while the ingredients sound a bit odd to me, I would absolutely try it. But...
British Airways Will Let Flight Attendants Sleep In Empty First Class Seats
British Airways is now allowing cabin crew to rest in empty First and Club World seats on some longhaul flights. I understand the practical argument, but I still do not like it. British Airways Letting Crew Sleep In Empty...
Review: Alaska Airlines 737-800 Premium Class
My Alaska Airlines 737-800 flight from Seattle to Palm Springs in Premium Class was pleasant, with a nice lunch from Alaska’s buy-onboard menu and friendly service down the West Coat. Alaska Airlines 737-800 Premium Class Review After a long...
San Francisco Airport Ranked Only #22? Come On.
The Washington Post ranked America’s best airports, and somehow San Francisco International Airport did not make the top 10. I realize every ranking depends on methodology, but come on… San Francisco Belongs At The Top Of Any Best U.S....
Delta’s Big Austin Bet Goes International With Planned Paris Service
Delta Air Lines is expected to add nonstop service between Austin and Paris next summer, a route that makes a lot of sense and marks the international next step in Delta’s growing Austin strategy. Delta Expected To Launch Austin–Paris...
Democratic Nominee Wants To Abolish TSA PreCheck And Nationalize Airlines
A Democratic congressional nominee in New York says her “hot take” is to abolish TSA PreCheck and ultimately nationalize the airline industry. What an efficient politicians: two bad ideas in one soundbite… Democratic Socialist Congressional Nominee Wants To Abolish...
Ryanair Proves Airlines Need To Be Cheap Or Banks
Ryanair made billions flying people cheaply, while US legacy airlines lean heavily on banks. That contrast says a lot about what airlines really are now. Ryanair Made Real Airline Profit There is a version of the airline business that...
Premium Economy Is Where Airlines Make Money Now
Delta now earns more up front than in coach, and United and American keep pouring seats into premium economy. The back of the plane is shrinking.
Turkey Is The Mediterranean Value Play Of 2026
Greece and Italy keep getting pricier while a weak lira makes Turkey the Mediterranean's quiet value play. Here is how to use it before it fades.
Delta’s LAX Growth Is Not Done: Philadelphia And Washington Dulles Flights Planned
Live and Let’s Fly has learned that Delta’s new Los Angeles–Newark service may be only one piece of a broader LAX expansion strategy, with future nonstop service also planned for Philadelphia and Washington Dulles. Delta’s Los Angeles Expansion May...
“We Almost Hit A Drone!” United Airlines 737 Comes Within 100 Feet On Newark Approach
A United Airlines 737 landing at Newark came within about 100 feet of a drone, according to pilots, in the latest reminder that careless or pernicious drone operators can create very real danger around airports. United 737 Nearly Hits...
Trump’s “Welcome, But Be Good” Passport Is A Sad 250th Birthday Gift To America
President Trump says America’s new limited-edition 250th anniversary passport says, “Welcome, but be good!” I assume he does not literally mean that phrase will appear in the passport, but the fact that we even have to ask says plenty....
Delta Challenges United On Los Angeles–Newark, But Without Lie-Flat Seats
Delta Air Lines is returning to Los Angeles–Newark, betting that enough local travelers will choose Delta at Newark even without matching United’s premium product. Delta Will Fly Los Angeles–Newark, But Can It Pull Travelers Away From JFK? Delta Air...
Air Canada Captain Removed From Cockpit After Medical Emergency, Passengers Help Restrain Him
An Air Canada Express flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency and was removed from the flight deck, leaving the first officer to land the aircraft safely. Air Canada Flight Diverts...
