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...
United Airlines Exchanges Terse Words With Philippine Airlines
United Airlines and Philippines Airlines are escalating their fight over additional slots in both Seattle and Manila. As I wrote about last fall, United Airlines has opposed Philippine Airlines’ further U.S. expansion, arguing that the U.S. should not grant...
Alitalia Cuts Two Routes, Ditches 777-300ER And A330-200s
Beleaguered Italian carrier Alitalia may have outlasted Air Italy, but it continues to struggle. Now it will cut two longhaul routes and ditch three widebody aircraft. Alitalia has been operating in bankruptcy protection since 2017. Nearly three years later,...
TSA Seized Legal Money, Won’t Return
The TSA seized one contractor’s cash for a vehicle, but even though it was legal and documented, they won’t return it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Google Flight (Matrix) Starting to Make Impact
Google Flights has finally started to make a significant dent in the travel space and competitors and paying the price. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
How Coronavirus May Be A Financial Windfall To Airlines
For some airlines, the Coronavirus outbreak may actually bolster profit, not inhibit it. While the focus has been on service suspensions when it comes to airline-related Coronavirus news, there’s another side of the coin: cheaper jet fuel. CNBC reports...
United Airlines Adds Free Food To More Hawaiian Flights
After a successful trial last month, United will expand its free meal offerings to more Hawaiian flights starting in March. Live and Let’s Fly broke news in January that United would be testing complimentary sandwiches on flights between Chicago...
Report: Boeing Employees Left Tools + Rags In 737 MAX Fuel Tanks
Another day, another drama for Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX program. The aircraft manufacturer has found so-called “debris” in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 MAX jets. The issue was revealed by Scott Hamilton of Leeham News, who obtained a memo...
China’s Aviation Market Is Now Smaller Than Portugal’s
Just over a month ago, China was the third largest international aviation market in the world behind the United States and United Kingdom. Now it ranks between Portugal and Vietnam. China was on an ascent, set to take over...
Shameful Thai Airways Fat Shames Passengers Out Of Business Class
This story just make me shake my head in disbelief. Thai Airways Denies Business Class Seats To Three Passengers After Humiliating Them Huhana Iripa travelled with her two daughters, Renell and Tere, from Auckland to Bangkok so that the...
Why Venezuela Banned TAP Air Portugal
While most airlines have suspended service to troubled Venezuela, a handful have continued, including TAP Air Portugal. But the Star Alliance member now finds itself condemned by Venezuelan authorities and suspended for 90 days. Venezuela Punishes TAP Air Portugal...
Irony: Middle East Airlines, Owned By Central Bank, Won’t Accept Local Currency
UPDATE: Middle East Airlines has (wisely) scrapped this policy. How’s this for irony? Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines is 99% government owned, but announced yesterday that it will no longer accept payment in local currency, the Lebanese Lira. Lebanon is...
DHS Responds Regarding New York Global Entry Application Ban
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security reached out following last week’s article regarding the New York Global Entry application ban for residents. I offer my own clarifications as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
So What If Bernie Sanders Flies First Class?
Bernie Sanders was “caught” this week flying first class. So what if Bernie Sanders flies first class? Is it really a complete rescission of his moral imperatives? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
