There’s a lot of entitlement in this world, but there is a unique entitlement exercised by some frequent flyers who are loyal to one airline. A United Airlines 1K member had an “absolute meltdown” when he noticed an economy...
Spirit Airlines Dodges Bankruptcy, Given New Premium Life
Spirit Airlines received some credit lifelines ahead of a Monday deadline. But this wasn’t a stay of execution, this is the start of a reinvention and a new premium opportunity. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support....
Disney’s Skip-The-Line Pass Now Costs More Than Park Entry
Disney has lost its mind with the new Lightning Lane Premium fees it announced this week. It now costs more to skip the line than to enter the parks. If you are considering booking travel it supports LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Reflection: Grateful For Onboard Doctors Whilst Abroad
While at sea or far flung to the corners of the earth, having a doctor onsite can really be the difference between a dream and a nightmare. If you are considering booking travel please consider Scott & Thomas, it supports...
Review: Le Méridien Thimphu
The Le Méridien Thimphu proved to be a comfortable and centrally-located base for my time in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Le Méridien Thimphu Review I spent my first two nights in Bhutan here. Booking Let me say firstly...
Crazy: Delta Air Lines Forces Marine Corps Veteran To Remove “End Veteran Suicide” Shirt
A Marine Corps veteran claims a Delta Air Lines employee forced her to remove her “end veteran suicide” shirt or face ejection from a flight. If true, Delta owes this woman a public apology and the employee should face...
European Union Delays Digital Entry System, A Reprieve For Passport Stamps
If you were lamenting the end of passport stamps in the European Union Schengen Area, as I was, we have been granted a reprieve thanks to issues with “border computer systems” in at least three nations. Passport Stamps Will...
United Airlines Throws Shade At Delta Air Lines: “Healthy Businesses Don’t Make Excuses”
United Airlines has a word for Delta Air Lines: “Healthy businesses don’t make excuses.” In a not-so-subtle jab, United argues that it takes a “no excuses” approach to issues that impact operations, even beyond its control. United Jabs Delta:...
Entitled American Airlines Executive Platinum Shows Up Late To Board In Miami, Acts Surprised When Denied Boarding
When you show up late to board your flight, you cannot expect a seat on it. An American Airlines Executive Platinum member plus a companion and child lost their seats after showing up late to board a flight in...
American Airlines Awarded $9.4 Million By Jury In Skiplagged Lawsuit
American Airlines won its lawsuit against Skiplagged for copyright infringement and was awarded $9.4 million by a Fort Worth jury, but lost its trademark claim. What does this mean for the future of Skiplagged? American Airlines Wins Copyright Lawsuit...
Photo Essay: Thimphu, The Fascinating Capital Of Bhutan
I found Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, among the most unique cities I have ever visited, a fascinating mix of architecture and culture that made for a wonderful visit. Thimphu, Bhutan: A Photo Essay With Commentary The population of...
United Airlines CEO Discusses The “Profitable” Future Of MileagePlus
Top leaders at United Airlines have foreshadowed a future of MileagePlus marked by accelerating profit. What does the future of MileagePlus look like for travelers? United Airlines CEO, COO On The Future Of MileagePlus At yesterday’s Q3 earning call...
The Airline With The Most Social Media Followers
Does social media matter for an airline? Yes, it most certainly does. And one carrier, surprising to me, leads the way in terms of social media followers. The Airline With The Most Social Media Followers – Qatar Airways I...
American Copies United, Will Start Enforcing Boarding Priority…Will It Work?
American Airlines says it will start enforcing boarding priority using a system United Airlines has used for many years. While it may not work flawlessly, it should reduce the number of folks trying to board early and empower gate...
As United Airlines Announces Stock Buybacks, Sara Nelson Threatens Chaos
United Airlines announced healthy revenue and profits today, beating Wall Street estimates, but also announced it would initiate its first stock buybacks since before the pandemic, infuriating Sara Nelson and the union representing flight attendants. United Airlines Beats Wall...
Alaska Airlines Updates Mileage Plan: Winners And Losers
There’s a lot to like about the changes Alaska Airlines announced today for its Mileage Plan loyalty program, but also some bad news, especially for regular Alaska flyers. Overall, though, Mileage Plan remains a unique and valuable program with...
In The Face Of Strained Relations, Canadian Government Lends Air India A Helping Hand After 777-300ER Bomb Threat Diversion
We cannot discuss the latest bomb threat diversion on Air India, this time to a remote Canadian province, without talking about the unraveling relations between Canada and India. The likely common link? The Khalistan movement. But an act of...
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million By US Government For Jewish Passenger Discrimination
Lufthansa faces a $4 million fine from the United States Department of Transportation and a strict warning never to lump passengers, Jewish or otherwise, together on the basis of their ethnicity or religion. US Levies $4 Million Fine Against...
Bizarre: United Airlines Flight Attendant Reaches Under Tray Table, Brushes Against My Crotch…
I had a very strange encounter with a flight attendant on a recent United Airlines flight from Paris to San Francisco. He was so impatient to conclude the meal service that he reached under the table and grabbed my...
Delta Shifts From Hot Meals Onboard To Panera Bread In Detroit After Listeria Outbreak
For several days, Delta Air Lines has suspended hot meals on over 200 flights out of Detroit (DTW), blaming a “food safety issue.” Aviation insider JonNYC is reporting that a listeria outbreak is to blame. Delta Air Lines Shifts...
