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...
A Fishy Meal On Lufthansa
Have you ever been given a special meal when you did not order one? That happened to me on a Lufthansa flight in economy class…and I didn’t mind one bit. It was November 2011 and I was traveling from...
Great Coffee In Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle has a great coffee culture and there is no dearth of options at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including several airline lounges. Best Coffee In Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) During my layover in Seattle, I hunted down the best...
United Airlines 777 Dumps Fuel, Diverts To Tokyo After Passenger’s Behavior Baffles Cabin Crew
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo after a passenger incident onboard, forcing the aircraft to dump fuel before landing. A first-hand account from a fellow passenger makes this one more complicated than the...
Cat Prances Through Turkish Airlines Business Class Like He Owns The Place
A Siberian cat named Reinhardt recently flew Turkish Airlines business class on a Boeing 787-9, prancing down the aisle and then calmly settling into his human’s lap like Don Vito Corleone stroking a cat in The Godfather. Cute? Absolutely....
Alaska And Hawaiian Near 150 Starlink Aircraft As Free Wi-Fi Push Accelerates
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines now have Starlink Wi-Fi installed on nearly 150 aircraft across their combined fleet, putting the carriers ahead of schedule in their push toward free, fast connectivity onboard. Alaska And Hawaiian Hit 150 Starlink Aircraft...
“It’s A River!” Delta Passengers Told To Hold Bags For Landing After Lavatory Floods Aisle
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco had water running down the aisle from the front lavatory during approach, forcing passengers to lift their bags off the floor for landing. That is gross enough, but the safety...
Review: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Premium Class
My journey from Chicago to Seattle in Alaska Airlines Premium Class was very pleasant thanks to a a delicious breakfast onboard and a smooth flight with functioning Wi-Fi and friendly service. Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Premium Class Review...
Ryanair Backs Down, Will Stop Charging Parents To Sit With Their Children
UPDATE: Ryanair has now changed its family seating policy after the UK Competition and Markets Authority opened an investigation into its mandatory parent-child seating fee. Under the revised policy, parents traveling with young children can avoid paying extra to...
Alaska Airlines Cuts Mexico Routes As Hawaii Takes Priority After Merger
Alaska Airlines is cutting several seasonal Mexico routes this winter and shifting capacity toward Hawaii instead. On paper, that is a simple network adjustment. In practice, it says something more interesting about what Alaska Airlines has become after its...
Star Alliance Now Treats United Polaris Lounges Like Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal
Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, and United Polaris Lounges now explicitly sit in a very rare category: ultra-premium spaces excluded from ordinary alliance lounge access rules. Star Alliance Gives United Polaris Lounges Ultra-Premium Protection Star Alliance...
Passenger Snuck Dog On JetBlue Flight. Then It Pooped In The Cabin.
A JetBlue passenger allegedly snuck a dog onboard, then the dog defecated in the cabin. Incidents like this are exactly why airlines need to enforce pet rules before the aircraft door closes…and have the freedom to ban dogs altogether...
American Airlines Adds More First Class Seats, But Economy Gets Tighter On A319s, A320s
American Airlines is refreshing its Airbus A319 and A320 cabins with more first class seats, larger overhead bins, power at every seat, and updated interiors. That is good news if you are sitting up front, but the economy class...
Asiana Says Already-Ticketed Star Alliance Awards Won’t Be Valid After Exit
Asiana Airlines appears prepared to void already-ticketed Star Alliance partner award reservations for travel after its alliance exit. Even if it warned members this might happen, that does not make the policy any less customer-unfriendly. Asiana Refuses To Honor...
