What started as a disagreement about adding satellite internet to an airline’s planes has spiraled into one of the most unusual public feuds in commercial aviation in years. Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary have taken a disagreement...
Bilt Guarantees Points On Rent And Mortgage Payments After Member Backlash
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the Bilt Blue Card (no annual fee), Bilt Obsidian Card ($95 annual fee), or Bilt Palladium Card ($495 annual fee). Bilt Card 2.0 was meant to be a bold reboot of...
SAS New Intra-Europe Business Class Is A Meaningful Upgrade
The “new” SAS Business Class on intra-European routes is a big upgrade over the SAS Plus service the carrier offered for years. SAS Intra-Europe Business Class: A Big Improvement We flew from Zürich to Copenhagen in business class to...
Why Fireworks Are Germany’s One Big Exception To Its Rule-Obsessed Culture
Being in Germany on New Year’s Eve is a reminder that even the most rule-bound societies need one night a year to let everything go up in smoke. Germany Is Strict About Everything Except Fireworks On New Year’s Eve...
Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Review: Seattle’s Best Domestic Lounge?
The Alaska Airlines North Satellite lounge at Seattle (SEA) is a fitting flagship lounge, with stunning views, cozy seating, and excellent barista-made coffee. Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) While I considered lounge hopping before my flight...
United Airlines Doubles Down On LAX With New Nonstop Routes For Summer 2026
United Airlines has quietly announced a slate of new domestic routes for summer 2026, but the most interesting part of the expansion is not the seasonal leisure flying out of the Midwest or East Coast. It’s what United is...
ICE To Patrol Jetbridges And Check Documents On Domestic Flights At MSP
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are expected to increase their presence at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) over the next several weeks, conducting document checks in public areas and on jetbridges of domestic flights. The move marks a...
United Shakes Up MileagePlus Leadership And Brings In Vasu Raja. Yes, That Vasu Raja.
An internal letter from United Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella, reviewed by Live And Let’s Fly, outlines a major leadership shakeup at MileagePlus and Kinective Media that signals a potential change in direction for United’s loyalty strategy. United...
Hawaiian Airlines Sparks Backlash After Memo Suggests Native Language Should Be Dropped For “Inclusivity”
A memo circulated internally at Hawaiian Airlines sparked significant backlash online after it was understood to say that the airline would remove Hawaiian language from its manuals in the name of inclusivity. The wording was purportedly wrong and the...
United Airlines Will Require Preorders For Fresh Economy Meals, Ending Onboard Purchases
United Airlines is making a significant change to its “Bistro On Board” buy-on-board fresh food program in economy class, and while there is a lot to like here, there is also a meaningful downside that will frustrate some travelers....
Bilt 2.0 Expands Beyond Rent, But At The Cost Of Simplicity
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the Bilt Blue Card (no annual fee), Bilt Obsidian Card ($95 annual fee), or Bilt Palladium Card ($495 annual fee). The long-rumored Bilt 2.0 is not a simple card refresh. Instead,...
Passenger Loses It And Screams Back At Crying Baby On Flight
An adult passenger responded to a screaming baby by screaming right back at her. Is this kind of behavior ever defensible? Passenger Screams Back At Crying Baby On Flight… A resurfaced video of a plane passenger screaming back at...
JSX Wants You To Stop Pretending Your Pet Is A Service Dog And Just Bring It
JSX has never been subtle about where it stands on pets: they belong in the cabin, not the cargo hold. Now the carrier is doubling down on that philosophy with a new partnership with Petco designed to make flying...
Lufthansa Group Goes All-In On Starlink Wi-Fi, Free Across 850+ Aircraft
The Lufthansa Group has revealed it is going all-in on Starlink, a long-overdue Wi-Fi upgrade that will transform internet onboard from tepid to fast across a handful of key European carriers. Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming To Lufthansa Group, And...
Review: Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport (Practical SEA Airport Hotel)
The Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport worked out nicely for my late arrival into SEA, with a free shuttle that operates around the clock and a clean and comfortable room. It’s not fancy, but it does the job. Aloft Seattle...
United Airlines’ Planned Investment In Azul Stalls After Brazil Reopens Review
Regulatory developments have stalled United Airlines’ planned minority investment in Brazilian carrier Azul, highlighting how even relatively modest equity moves can draw intense scrutiny, especially in a market as politically and economically sensitive as Brazil in the era of...
Delta Air Lines Employees Earn Massive 2025 Profit-Sharing Payout
With another year of generous profit sharing, Delta Air Lines has once again demonstrated why it is widely regarded as the best major U.S. airline to work for. Delta Air Lines Employees Will Enjoy $1.3 Billion In Profit Sharing...
Delta Air Lines Adds Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner To Refresh Longhaul Fleet
Delta Air Lines has officially ordered the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, adding the popular widebody aircraft type to its longhaul fleet for the first time. Delta Air Lines Orders Boeing 787 Dreamliners Delta has placed a firm order for 30...
Yes, Bikes Get Stolen In Switzerland Too
As always, we had a wonderful week in Germany and Switzerland over the holidays, but there was a nadir moment: my son’s bike was stolen in Switzerland. My Son’s Bike Was Stolen In Switzerland One of my favorite things...
Review: Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX First Class
To attend the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) onboard a 737-9 MAX in first class and enjoyed a pleasant flight, with the exception of the Wi-Fi onboard. Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX First...
