American Airlines has an increased likelihood of filing for bankruptcy due to market conditions and management decisions; One more risk for those who hold American Airlines stock. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Plan Rivals Egypt’s Pyramids
Confidential documents detail Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to build a modern marvel that will rival the pyramids of Giza, and the details do not disappoint. NEOM: The Line. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Cruise News: Industry Rejoices, CDC Restrictions Lifted
The CDC removed the last remaining vestiges of its COIVD guidance for cruise lines departing and arriving at American ports, providing the cruise news the lines needed as the industry continues to struggle. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
American Airlines Combats Pilot Shortage By Reducing Passenger Ratio
American Airlines, like other US carriers, has made an investment in VTOL (helicopter-like aircraft) but it means reducing the passenger ratio dramatically despite a grim pilot shortage outlook. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
The Value of Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit Points
We evaluate a number of loyalty programs for the value of their points and the program. Here is what Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit points are worth. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Summer Travel Woes Worst At These US Airports
In a summer of terrible travel experiences across the United States, some airports are struggling more than others. Here are the worst airports in the US. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Frontier Risks Losing Spirit Deal Forever
The Frontier Airlines-Spirit Airlines merger saga has gone on for months and JetBlue has injected itself into the mix. But the longer it takes to close the deal, the less likely Frontier will have Spirit at all. If you...
Florida’s Brightline Train Swaps Disney For Universal
Florida’s exciting rail development, Brightline, cancelled its plans for a stop at Disney Springs; Universal would be an ideal replacement. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Kitty Hawk: Wright Brothers National Memorial
Visiting Kitty Hawk, North Carolina the home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial where the first manned flight took offer is worthwhile for any aviation enthusiast. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
American Airlines Pilot Union Calls Glitch: Operational Mismanagement
A glitch in the scheduling system for American Airlines allowed pilots to cancel entire trips for July causing mayhem if only momentarily. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
European Flight Cancellations – Here’s What You’re Owed
With flights delaying and cancelling everywhere, travelers are owed money from carriers who fail to deliver passengers within a specific window. Here’s what you’re owed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Ridiculous: Sky Hotel, Nuclear-Powered Airplane
There’s a newly proposed concept for an airplane that holds 5,000 people, is nuclear-powered, and never needs to land. It’s flooding social media, news sites, and is utterly ridiculous. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Overheard: American Airlines Flight Attendant Sounds Off On Management
A senior American Airlines flight attendant had plenty to say about the state of the airline, labor relations, management, and the near future of the airline. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
JetBlue Continues To Enhance Spirit’s Merger With Frontier
Following the latest revision to JetBlue’s offer to acquire Spirit Airlines, the board has reaffirmed its position that the Frontier merger is its best course, but not before an enhancement from Frontier. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Lounge Review: Wingtips St. Louis (Priority Pass)
The Wingtips Lounge St. Louis offers travelers a break from the terminal. This Priority Pass lounge offers access for pass holders as well as those who want to pay for a break from the gate area. If you are...
Spirit Pushes Back Merger Vote, Evaluates JetBlue Offer
The Frontier Airlines-Spirit Airlines merger vote has been pushed back to June 30th while the Spirit board evaluates updated offers including one from JetBlue. I reached out for some clarity and here’s what I found. If you are considering...
Secretary Buttigieg Offers Timely Solution For Summer Travel
“Mayor” Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary has a solution to stave off summer travel woes and he shared it with airline executives this week. But its timeliness is in question. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Father’s Day Reflection: Travel, Language, Learning
On this Father’s Day, I reflect on how travel and language learning changed my own father’s life and provided an example for me. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Airlines Fuel Hedging During Record Oil Prices
Airlines have long used fuel hedging (buying in bulk at a committed price) to give themselves an advantage for their largest expense. How are those hedges performing now? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott Show True Colors Amid Travel Boom
Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott were struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic, but now that the revenge travel boom is in full effect, they are showing their true colors. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
