Billions of dollars in unused airline flight credits remain outstanding and some carriers have made it much more difficult than others to redeem them. Now a pair of United States Senators has demanded that airlines issue cash refunds for...
New Team USA Olympic Amenity Kits + PJs On United Airlines
United Airlines has introduced Team USA amenity kits and pajamas ahead of the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Olympic Amenity Kits On United Airlines You can find these special amenity kits on the following flights: United Polaris (business class)...
Which Countries Does The US Warn Against Travel To? (Full List)
The list of counties which the U.S. State Department advises against travel to increased from 34 to 151. Which countries are on the “do not travel” list?’ May 11, 2021 UPDATE: The United Kingdom has dropped from Category 4...
American Airlines Tells Flight Attendants To Skip Meals, Sparking (Unreasonable) Outrage
American Airlines has told flight attendants to arrive at airports earlier and skip buying food if it might impede an on-time departure. The union representing American Airlines flight attendants is outraged, but I fail to see the offense in...
How United Airlines Plans To Keep Employees From Battling Each Other
Behind the scenes of every United Airlines delay is a potential internal battle between employees. Determining which “delay code” should be assigned means determining which employee or employee group will take the “blame” for a delay. But now United...
Passenger Fined $32,750 For Poor Behavior Onboard JetBlue Flight
Strict, no-tolerance federal rules on airline behavior are meant to deter would-be violators from acting. Nevertheless, violations still frequently occur and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is now very publicly making an example out of four passengers whose onboard...
Emirates Commences “Airbridge” To India
Following in the steps of Qatar Airways, Emirates will launch a humanitarian “airbridge” to India to deliver vital medical supplies at no charge. Emirates Launches Humanitarian Airbridge To India Earlier this month, Qatar Airways delivered 300 tonnes of medical...
Spirit Airlines Continues Expansion On Excellent Performance
Spirit Airlines has become one of the success stories of American aviation and continues its expansion on the back of excellent performance. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
My Hyatt Concierge Is Leaving, Depression Ensues
I’ve grown rather fond of My Hyatt Concierge, but now that mine is leaving, I am beside myself. 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...
Mother’s Day Travel Reflections
This Mother’s Day I am thinking about the unique role mothers play in travel. 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...
Pizza Party On American Airlines!
After an American Eagle flight headed to Charlotte was forced to divert due to bad weather, the captain made everyone’s day by arranging a pizza party onboard. Pizza diplomacy always works! American Airlines Pizza Party American flight 4798, an...
United Airlines Suspends Chicago – Delhi, Delays San Francisco – Bangalore Service
As India faces the worst brunt of the pandemic, lockdowns are returning and international travel restrictions are appearing. While United will maintain three India routes, it will suspend one and delay the start of another. United Airlines Suspends, Delays...
Unreal: Southwest Kicks Off Family Out Of Fear Three-Year-Old Might Remove Mask During Flight…
Another day, another incident of Southwest Airlines kicking off a family over a ridiculous mask issue. Only this time, the three-year-old question was wearing his mask. Flight attendants simply feared the boy would not be able to keep it...
Delta Adds New Service To Croatia, Greece, And Iceland
Delta Air Lines announced new seasonal summer service to Croatia on Friday. With its recent announcement of additional service to Iceland and Greece, a new theme of focus is emerging for U.S. carriers in Europe this summer. New Delta...
United’s Orange County – Honolulu Route Takes Off
United Airlines has now launched service between Orange County and Honolulu, part of its efforts to bulk up service to Hawaii ahead of the summer holidays. United Airlines Now Operating Orange County – Honolulu Flights Live and Let’s Fly covered...
Five Ways United Airlines Can Secure The Next 40 Years Of MileagePlus
United Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its MileagePlus loyalty program. I’ve been a member for the majority of that time and the program has benefited me tremendously over the years. The tens of thousands of dollars in...
UA1981: A Flight To Remember, 40 Years In The Making
Yesterday was a special day for the unsuspecting passengers of UA1981, a midday flight from Houston to Chicago. Turns out they had boarded a flight 40 years in the making. UA1981, A Special Flight To Commemorate 40 Years Of...
Lufthansa Adds Stop In Dubai For All India Flights
Even with a record number of daily new COVID-19 cases, Lufthansa is continuing service to three Indian cities form it Frankfurt (FRA) hub. But effective immediately, those flights will make technical stops in Dubai (DXB) so that crews do...
Avelo Airlines Announces “Ivy League” Expansion In New Haven
Budget carrier Avelo Airlines will add to its route map with a new East Coast hub in New Haven, Connecticut. The choice of airport, located just minutes from Yale University, marks a riskier bet than Avelo’s West Coast operations....
United Airlines Will Open More United Clubs In June, But No Polaris Lounges
With domestic travel demand roaring back to 2019 levels, United Airlines is re-opening a handful of airport lounges at both hubs and line stations. The carrier also plans to open even more United Clubs by Labor Day, though Polaris...
