In an Oval Office speech to the nation, President Trump announced the USA would suspend all commercial and cargo travel from Europe for 30 days for non-Americans, effective Friday. The United Kingdom and Ireland, which are not part of...
United Airlines Suspends 13 Routes
In April, United Airlines will suspend service on 13 routes and reduce service on 170 more as coronavirus fears continue to depress travel demand. Last week, I wrote that United planned to cut April international capacity by 20% and...
American and United Match Delta’s More Flexible Change Fee Waiver
American and United quickly matched Delta’s decision to further loosen its change fee waiver, a move that was long overdue, but nevertheless better late than never. Up until this point, the “Big 3” U.S. airlines have used change fee...
American Airlines Pushes Credit Cards Then Closes Accounts
American Airlines has begun to excommunicate members for signing up for their credit card offers. But what’s the whole story and do they have the right to do it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Airlines Warn Of Wasteful “Ghost Flights” From London Heathrow
Airlines are seeking a waiver from Heathrow’s “use it or lose it” slot during this time of weakened travel demand. Absent that, expect a lot of empty flights to/from London Heathrow in the days and weeks ahead. LHR “Use...
Lufthansa May Ground A380 Fleet, Slash Capacity By 50%
Citing unprecedented cancellations and anemic new bookings, Lufthansa is considering grounding its entire A380 fleet as it explores a massive cutback in flights. Coronavirus concerns have prompted thousands of passengers to cancel or postpone travel. The problem is so...
Warning: Singapore Will Jail You For Lying About Travel
As nations around the world work to battle the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, Singapore is not messing around: don’t even think about lying about where you have been. If you do, you face jail time and a hefty fine....
“Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better…” (Delta’s Response To American In Seattle)
American Airlines announces a build-up in Seattle. Delta Air Lines announces a build-up in Seattle. American announces new service from Seattle to London. Delta announces new service from Seattle to London. It reminds me of a song… Delta Responds...
White House Will Meet With Airline CEOs
Airline executives are heading to the White House this week to discuss coronavirus. Will bailout be on the agenda? Last week, President Donald Trump designated Vice President Mike Pence to oversee White House efforts to deal with COVID-19, the...
As EL AL Warns Of Collapse, Israel Promises Support
The spread of COVID-19 has not been kind to EL AL, which is laying off workers and warning off an imminent collapse. But the Israeli government has publicly pledged to step in with support, if required. EL AL Warns...
How Long Before Employees Refuse to Work Coronavirus Flights?
Coronavirus is spreading and those who travel the most (flight attendants and pilots) have reason for concern. But how long before employees refuse to work coronavirus flights? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Coronavirus Creating Opportunities for Brave Travelers
The novel Coronavirus-19 is spreading concern worldwide, but for those brave enough to travel during this period, it’s also creating opportunity. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Airline, Hotel Status Waivers Shouldn’t Be Restricted to Country of Residence
Some travel companies have extended the membership year for elite travellers, but airline, hotel status waivers shouldn’t be restricted to country of residence. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
U.S. Advises Against Travel To Italy And South Korea
The U.S. State Department has advised Americans to avoid non-essential travel to Italy and South Korea, a move that will severely hurt tourism especially in Italy and likely lead to further reductions in airline service. Raising the travel advisories...
United Airlines Reduces Service Across Asian Network
United Airlines is continuing to scale back service to Asia with a new round of reductions in service and capacity to Japan, South Korean, Singapore and Taiwan. As coronavirus fears continue to diminish travel demand, United is responding with...
Air Transat, Where A Cough Is A “Contagious Disease”
There’s erring on the side of caution, then there is erroring on the side of the caution. Air Transat may be guilty of the latter…. Air Transat Removes Family For Coughing Emmanuel Faug, Clementine Ferraton, and their there children...
The American Airlines Blitzkrieg
American Airlines has been so busy lately I have not had a chance to catalogue all the upcoming changes. Let’s take a look at the “blitzkrieg” American Airlines has embarked upon. 1. American Airlines Will Make Seattle A Strategic...
United Airlines (Finally) Upgrades Smallest Regional Jets
Streaming in-flight entertainment is coming to United’s smallest regional jet, a move that will be warmly welcomed by short-haul flyers. Sarah Murphy, United Airlines’ Senior Vice President of United Express, shared the news: “We have made the long-term commitment...
Boeing Finds Fuel Tank Debris In 70% Of Undelivered 737 MAX Jets
What Boeing hoped would be an isolated problem has turned into a widespread issue and another safety and credibility concern. Last week, I reported that Boeing discovered fuel debris during spot inspections of undelivered 737 MAXs. Even though the...
Korean Air Flight Attendant Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Korean Air flight attendant has tested positive for coronavirus, prompting a scrambling to disinfect aircraft and trace back routes flown. First reported by Reuters, the unnamed flight attendant was diagnosed earlier this week. That prompted an immediate closure...
