Starting next month, flight attendants and other customer-facing employees at United Airlines will only be able to wear a US flag pin: all other country flag pins will be banned. The move comes after several controversial incidents concerning Palestinian...
American Airlines Reduces AAdvantage Award Ticket Holds From 5 Days To 24 Hours

American Airlines has reduced the hold time on AAdvantage award tickets from five days to 24 hours, a move that is disappointing and yet very reasonable. American Airlines Reduces AAdvantage Award Ticket Hold Time By 80% Just yesterday, I...
Booked! A Breeze Airways + American Airlines Duel

My other work requires travel to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for my latest trip, I chose to book the two nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh: American Airlines and Breeze Airways. Breeze Airways + American Airlines Offer...
JetBlue-United Partnership: What We Know So Far

After days of speculation, Reuters confirmed from “multiple sources” that United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are in talks over a partnership, however, the extent of that relationship is anything but clear. I have a few theories, though. JetBlue And...
Delta Rewards Its People Again: Fourth Consecutive Pay Raise For Frontline Workers Serves Dual Purpose

Even in the face of economic headwinds, Delta announced today its non-union workers worldwide will receive a 4% raise, marking the fourth year in a row of pre-emptive raises. This move serves a dual purpose of rewarding employees for...
Approach The Flight Deck, Get Decked: American Airlines Flight Attendants Tackle Irate Woman As She Approached Cockpit

An angry woman was tackled and wrestled to the floor while approaching the flight deck on an American Airlines 787-9 jet traveling from Brazil to New York. American Airlines Passenger Tackled After Rushing Cockpit On Delayed Flight On Thursday,...
American Airlines Sues JetBlue As United Airlines Merger Speculation Grows

American Airlines is suing JetBlue to recover costs stemming from its failed Northeast Alliance with the carrier. A letter to employees leaked out confirming this news and suggesting JetBlue is pursuing another strategy, which again kindles rumors of a...
First Look: United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines has just reopened its renovated Polaris Lounge in Chicago O’Hare, which now features a larger dining area, a second bar, and a new design style. United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago O’Hare On January 1,...
Delta’s Clever Strategy To Dodge Tariffs On Airbus Jets

When Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said that Delta would not pay tariffs on any new Airbus jets…he wasn’t kidding. How Delta Air Lines Is Outsmarting Airbus Tariffs Aviation insider JonNYC noticed that a new Delta A350-900, registration...
Will United Launch More Nonstop Flights To Southeast Asia?

As Air Canada launches its third nonstop route to Southeast Asia, is there room for United Airlines to add its own nonstop transpacific flight to Bangkok, especially as Thai Airways considers a return to the United States? Will We...
Reagan Midair Crash: Cockpit Hesitation Proved Fatal

Even as we await a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the collision of an American Airlines jet with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over a busy Washington, DC airport, the New York Times has...
Hilton Hotel Shocks Guests: No Soap In Standard Rooms

I’ve written about a lot of hotels cutting corners to save expenses and tacking on bogus fees, but I’ve never heard of a hotel not including soap in the room…until now. This Hilton Hotel Says Soap Is Not Included...
PSA: American Airlines Flyers, Check Your Elite Tracking

If you fly and qualify for American Airlines Advantage status, you should check the elite qualification tracking closely, you may be missing out. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
MSC Develops First Ever All-Luxury Island, Little Ocean Cay

MSC Cruises is doing something no other line is, it’s building its own luxury Caribbean island to accompany its incredible Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Disney World Starting To See Demand Drop, Economic Pressure

Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has started see a demand drop. Some of this could be economic pressure, but Universal may also contribute. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
United Airlines La Première? Passenger Creates DIY Privacy Curtain In Polaris

A United Airlines Polaris business class passenger got clever, creating a makeshift curtain to give her more privacy on her flight…clever or stupid? A United Airlines Passenger Could Not Wait For Suites With Doors In United Polaris, Added Curtain…...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Polaris Business Class

To conclude my trip to Morocco and Paris, I flew back to California from Paris to San Francisco in United Airlines Polaris Business Class on a 777-200 on a morning departure out of Roissy Airport. United Airlines 777-200 Polaris...
“Service Dog” On United Airlines Doubles As Fluffy Pillow In First Class

United Airlines doesn’t hand out pillows any longer on most domestic flights, even in first class, but don’t worry, just need to bring your “service dog” onboard and you’ll have something soft and warm to snuggle with. And as...
Where To Smoke At Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)

When it comes to smoking, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is rather smoker-friendly, with many designated smoking areas scattered throughout the airport. Smoking At CDG Airport There is no official smoking guide on the airport website, though terminal...
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX Joins Priority Pass – For $35 Extra

The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX lounge is now accessible via Priority Pass, but with a trend-setting catch: a cash supplement is required. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX Joins Priority Pass, But With A Twist The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX has...