Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
Unethical? Starbucks CEO’s “SuperCommute” 1,000 Miles 3 Days Weekly

Starbucks has appointed a new CEO that pledges to “SuperCommute” 1,000 miles for three days weekly in the office. Is this unethical? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Flewber: Air Taxi App Is Uber Of The Sky – $199 Intro Prices

A new service aims to offer on-demand air taxi services to the New York market and beyond, but they aren’t waiting for new aircraft, they are operating right now. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Disney World Food Allergy Death Lawsuit Faces Challenge Over Disney+ Terms And Conditions

A woman died from food allergies at a Disney Park, her husband sued the company but due to terms and conditions in the Disney+ app, his lawsuit was thrown out. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Struggling Disney Parks Fight Universal With Small Measures

Disney unloaded a variety of new attractions to compete with Universal’s upcoming park expansion. But rather than a new park, the changes were small and incremental. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Rise, Fall, Drama Behind Away Luggage – And What’s Next

An innovative darling of the design-focused direct-to-consumer business was Away. But now, it’s lost its way and is rumored to be up for sale. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Why Airlines Are Leaving China – What Does It Mean?

A number of western carriers are reducing or ending service to China. Why is this happening now and what does it mean for the future? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
BREAKING: Video Shows Plane Falling Out Of Sky Over Brazil

This is a breaking story, details will change as the story unfolds. An ATR-72 appears to fall from the sky over Brazil. This is the type of aircraft but not the actual aircraft involved. The airline was VoePass, however,...
United Follows Delta Extortion Rates, Forgets Key Elements

United has raised Award Anytime rates yet again edging ever close to Delta’s nosebleed high pricing, but forgets a few key elements. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Spirit Upgrades Fare Packages, Leopard Changing Its Spots?

Spirit has rolled out a number of consumer-friendly options as of late, including the ability to book a more option inclusive product. Is the discounter changing its identity? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Possible Sale: Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resort Struggles

Allegiant Travel Company’s $700MM gamble into the resort business is struggling to take-off, but will Allegiant offload it before it has a chance to get airborne? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death

Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Get Deserved Raise, Management Must Improve

After five years without a contract and raise, American Airlines flight attendants have been granted a substantial raise. But if management can’t improve operations, it’s all for nought. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Why I Am Unlikely To Buy Expensive Luggage (Like Rimowa) Again

Years after purchasing and using expensive Rimowa luggage, I am having buyer’s remorse and changing my mind on luxury luggage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Rumor: Hyatt Hotels Buying Standard Hotels (Chain)

Hyatt Hotels is rumored to be in negotiations for acquiring Standard Hotels, a small buy growing chain of premium boutique hotels in major markets. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Problem With The Airlines’ “Capacity” Earnings Narrative

Airlines from the busiest markets in the world have stated that there was too much capacity on the market, but that masks a bigger problem – bad for investors and flyers alike. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Making My Parents’ Travel Wishes Come True

One of my goals this year was to help my parents travel more, and better. We crossed off a pair of crusies for them earlier in the year, but now we have an important one that’s been on the...
Delta, Lufthansa Join Major Airlines, Revise Earnings Down

Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa have both revised earnings down within the quarter citing capacity as the reason. Combined with the others, the true picture is pretty clear. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
What Boeing’s 777X Test Flights Say About The FAA, Future

Boeing’s long-anticipated 777-X program just got a big boost with the start of certification flights. Here’s what those test flights say about Boeing, the FAA, and the future of air travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Air Canada, Air France Raise Concerns, Joining Others

Air Canada and Air France are the latest major carriers to raise concerns about meeting revenue targets issued for the financial quarter. They join nearly half of US carriers and major cruise industry executives. If you are considering booking...