Delta’s making it easier to upgrade companions, but favoring SkyMiles members with no status over Medallion Gold, Silver, and Platinum members. How does that make any sense? Delta’s Odd New Companion Upgrade Policy The issue is companions traveling on...
Trump: “We’ll Be Helping The Airlines”
President Donald Trump has promised additional aid to struggling U.S. airlines as huge job cuts loom ahead of the November presidential election. Trump Promises More Aid To Airlines Speaking on his way to Kenosha, Wisconsin yesterday, Trump offered promises...
Extreme Productivity: 10 Hours Of Solace In United Business Class
I recently traveled from Los Angeles to New York. For an hour. It’s not like I could leave the airport anyway unless I was willing to quarantine. And you know something? It was exactly what I needed. So while...
Unsolved Mystery: Man In Jetpack Approaches American Airlines A321…3,000 Feet Over LAX
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, wait…it’s a man in a jetpack? A mysterious man is either very bold or very stupid after buzzing two jetliners on final approach at LAX in a jetpack. Pilots See Man In...
A Historic Day For EL AL, Israel, UAE, And Saudi Arabia
As a traveler who loves the Middle East and prays for peace in the Holy Land, I was elated to see an EL AL 737 land in Abu Dhabi yesterday. The historic first flight marks another milestone in warming...
Delta Matches, American Exceeds United’s Elimination Of Change Fees
As expected, both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have matched United’s decision to indefinitely eliminate change fees. American Airlines has even gone a step further. American Airlines Eliminates Change Fees, Adds Basic Economy Benefits Effective immediately, American Airlines...
United Airlines Says “Forever” But It Only Means “Until We Change Our Mind”
United Airlines claims it is “forever” getting rid of change fees on most tickets within the USA. It further emphasizes that this move is “permanent”. But do such promises hold any legal sway? To look forward, we must look...
Unpacking United’s Latest Fee Waivers
Yesterday, United Airlines announced it would “permanently” eliminate change fees on most U.S. domestic fares. It will also allow passengers to standby for free on earlier or later flights and reduce change fees on award tickets. Such change fee...
American Airlines Is The Latest To Choose Point-To-Point Over Hub-Spoke
Weeks after United Airlines announced plans to begin a series of new point-to-point flights to Florida, American Airlines announced it will also stray from the hub-spoke model to add new service to Mexico. American Airlines Adds New Non-Hub Flights...
Did You Hear? United Airlines Is Eliminating Change + Standby Fees
I know I’m a few hours late to the game, so I realize I am joining a full chorus here, but it’s my day off, after all. But just in case you only read Live and Let’s Fly for...
Great Coffee In Palm Springs, CA
I found a great little coffee shop in Palm Springs that wowed me with an intense and rich espresso. Great Coffee in Palm Springs, California I had a meeting in Palm Springs earlier this week. Because Palm Springs is...
United Airlines Balances Operational Reliability With Cash Preservation
United Airlines has a new program which cancels “empty” flights which are less than 30% full. Although the impact of such cancellations will be limited, it does represent a new course of action that we may see others follow...
American Airlines Realizes It Cannot Just Cut Service To Certain Cities…
American Airlines’ plan to cut service to 15 cities in October was perfectly reasonable…except for the fact that it was not legally permitted to cut two cities on the list. Surprise, surprise…American now says it will continue to serve...
Virgin Atlantic Swoops In As PIA Fights To Return To Europe
While Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) fights for the right to return to European skies, Virgin Atlantic is taking full advantage of the opportunity with three new routes to Pakistan. PIA Files Appeal To Resume European Flights Pakistan International Airlines...
United Airlines Won’t Outsource Management Jobs To India After All…
United Airlines will not outsource management jobs to India and claims that its recent job postings were in error. United Airlines Posts Jobs In India In 2015 United launched an India Knowledge Center (IKC) as an extension of its U.S....
United Airlines Will Provide Eye Protection To Flight Attendants
United Airlines will allow, but not require, flight attendants to wear eye protection and face shields effective next month. In fact, United will even provide free eyewear. United Airlines Will Provide Eye Protection To Flight Attendants (But Not Shields)...
United Airlines Plans To Furlough “Up To” 2,850 Pilots In 2020
Blaming “the deterioration in travel demand compared to late June,” United plans to furlough up to 2,850 pilots this year unless federal payroll support is extended. United Airlines Plans To Furlough Up To 2,850 Pilots In 2020 In a...
Review: Hyatt Regency Toronto (Suite)
After my flight to YYZ on Air France I spent the night in Toronto, choosing the Hyatt Regency. Although the hotel is dated, I found it perfectly suitable for my short stay. Note my stay was in February 2020…the...
How The United Club At LAX Is Adapting To The Pandemic
Last week I stopped by the United Club at LAX. I’ve been avoiding lounges during the pandemic, but was curious to see what steps United has taken to create a safer environment at its LAX club as well as...
Warning: American Airlines’ New Coronavirus Disinfectant May Actually Harm Passengers And Flight Attendants
American Airlines was given emergency approval earlier this week to use a new disinfectant that promises to kill coronavirus on surfaces for up to a week. But be aware the cleaner may actually do little to prevent the spread...
