Japan Air Lines is one of my favorite first class products in the world. The service and food are over the top. Thus, it is with sadness that I share that JAL now seems to be restricting first class...
United Uses MileagePlus As Collateral For New $5 Billion Loan, Reveals Treasure Trove Of Program Info
United Airlines has struck a deal to raise $5 billion in financing, using its MileagePlus loyalty program as loan collateral. We also now know how much United values its loyalty program. In an 8K filling with U.S. Securities and...
A North American Airline Now Flies Only Russian Jets
Troubled Mexican carrier Interjet will resume more routes tomorrow, with all flights operated by Russian-made Sukhoi SuperJet 100-95B jets. Interjet is (was) an international low-cost carrier based in Mexico City, the third largest Mexican airline behind Aeromexico and Volaris. But since...
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz Cries Crocodile Tears
In an op-ed penned for the Mail on Sunday, British Airways’ CEO Alex Cruz defends the heavy-handed tactics his airline has used against staff. His point is to cast British Airways as the true victim. But his crocodile tears...
Data Points Suggest Fast Recovery for Travel Industry
Data points from public and private travel businesses suggest a fast recovery for the travel industry. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
2019 Was Peak Travel, When Will it Return?
In 2019, many metrics suggest the world saw peak travel. Due to the Coronavirus crisis and countries shutting their borders, the question of whether Peak Travel will ever return and if so, when, remains unanswered. If you are considering booking...
The First Place I’ll Travel When This is Over
My mind wanders to where I’ll head when the coast is clear. There’s no question for me, it’s Thailand. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
The Death Of The Airline Dessert Cart
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. One of...
That Time Harvey Weinstein Was Arrested For Smoking On Concorde…
My biggest travel regret remains never flying on Concorde while it was still in commercial service. That will always be a regret. But I don’t regret avoiding Harvey Weinstein on the Concorde, who once was arrested for refusing to...
British Airways Called “National Disgrace” In Bipartisan Smackdown From Parliament
A powerful committee in Parliament has called the way British Airways treats its employees a “national disgrace.” The Transport Select Committee, a House of Commons committee tasked with overseeing administration and policy for the Department of Transport, condemned British...
From Worst To First: Stunning New York LaGuardia Airport
The new Terminal B at New York LaGuardia airport opens today and the airport has undergone a transformation unlike anything I have ever seen. Will LGA suddenly go from being New York’s worst airport to its #1 airport? I’d...
Southern California Airport Converted To Drive-In Theatre
With most flights grounded, one Southern California airport is converting into a makeshift drive in movie theatre. Ontario International Airport, a San Bernardino County airport east of Los Angeles, will host four drive-in movie nights in its largest parking...
Another A320 Scare On Pakistan International Airlines
The flight landed safely, but not before sending passengers into a panic and prompting many to make final intercessory prayers. But Pakistan Airlines contends there was no A320 emergency landing. Pakistan International Airlines A320 Makes Emergency Landing PK8726, operated...
Was Feisty Delta Flight Attendant Forced Out For Conservative Tweets?
A feisty, conservative, union-busting, award-winning Delta flight attendant has left the company after mounting outrage over a series of incendiary tweets. Kevin Lee Jennings, who also goes by Lee Gross, was a long-time Delta flight attendant. Well-known from within, she...
United Airlines Warns Employees Over Social Media Use
United Airlines’ warning to employees is plain and simple: be nice to others, especially on social media, or you may lose your job. But during a period of heightened awareness on issues of race, how should one avoid “racially...
Catering Changes At British Airways
British Airways has unveiled catering changes in all classes it views as an interim solution to promote social distancing onboard. First Class will see the most dramatic cutbacks, though mostly in presentation. Importantly, all food served will be served...
The Evening Cocktail: My Favorite Memory Of Balkans Trip
As a bookend to my Balkans trip report, I want to reflect upon two joys of travel: journeying with a loved one and an evening cocktail. What made the Balkans trip so fun was not just the new countries...
Dear British Airways, Can I Buy This Lamp In The Concorde Room?
British Airways is selling artwork from its lounges in London to raise money. Who knew that BA had millions of dollars hanging on its walls? In a bid to raise cash, British Airways is preparing to sell artwork from...
United Airlines Operates First-Ever UPR Flight Over Russia
United Airlines operated the first-ever user preferred route (UPR) over Russia, a breakthrough in diplomatic relations and an important step in reducing fuel burn on transpacific flights. For years, the United Airlines and Russia have been working toward an...
Alaska Airlines Prepares To Terminate Up To 3,000 Jobs
Alaska Airlines plans to cut as many as 3,000 workers from its workforce of 23,000 unless consumers return to the skies much more quickly than forecast. Speaking to The Seattle Times, Alaska Air Group President Ben Minicucci blamed COVID-19...
