United Airlines has increased the pricing floor of its premium cabin “anytime” awards from 155K to 200K one-way to Europe or 220K to South America, as United continues to quietly raise redemption rates. There are some exceptions. United Airlines...
Historic Prisoner Swap Occurs On Ankara Airport Tarmac
A historic 24-person prisoner swap that saw the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other US citizens took place on an airport tarmac in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Prisoner Swap Takes Place At Ankara Esenboga...
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines Suspend Service To Israel As Iran Rages Over Death Of Terrorist Ismail Haniyeh
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will suspend service to Tel Aviv, effective tomorrow after Iran promised imminent revenge for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. Delta And United Suspend Service To Isreal After...
The “Biohazard” That Forced A United Airlines 737-800 To Divert, Leaving Crew And Passengers Vomiting
A United Airlines 737-800 unexpectedly diverted to Virginia after a passenger suffered a “biohazard” incident onboard. While United has refused to clarify any specifics about the incident, Live And Let’s Fly has learned what happened onboard…and I’d say the...
JetBlue Cuts Service To 7 Cities, Trims 24 Routes (Full List)
JetBlue is pulling completely out of seven cities and trimming 24 routes as it refocuses service in the Northeast. Is the future of JetBlue just a regional airline? JetBlue Ends Service To 7 Cities Determined to return to profitability,...
Delta Air Lines A330-300 Aborts Takeoff After Engine “Explosion” (Bird Strike?)
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 promptly aborted takeoff from Paris after pilots received an engine fire warning. To passengers onboard, it felt like an “explosion” had taken place. Delta Air Lines A330-300 Encounters Engine Issue In Paris On...
Official: The Future Of Southwest Airlines Is Assigned Seating, Redeyes, Premium Options
Southwest Airlines is abandoning its traditional business model and introducing redeye flights, assigned seating, and premum options including extra-legroom seats as it seeks to adjust to an ongoing structural change in air travel demand. Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating...
Climate Activists Glue Themselves To Tarmac, Force Closure Of Frankfurt Airport
Climate activists broke onto the runway at Frankfurt Airport today and glued themselves to the tarmac, forcing a temporary halt to flights. It’s time to severely punish these thugs for their misguided advocacy. Hundreds Of Flights Cancelled, Delayed, Or...
Southwest Airlines Under FAA Safety Audit
After several questionable close calls, Southwest Airlines and the US Federal Aviation Administration are “partnering” to perform a safety audit. FAA Launches Joint Safety Audit With Southwest Airlines, Unions Numerous recent close calls have called Southwest’s safety record into...
Plane Crash In Nepal Kills 18 Passengers, Pilot Survives
A Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 crashed and exploded into flames after appearing to take a wrong turn after takeoff in Kathmandu. 18 passengers have perished while the pilot survived. 18 Dead After Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 Crash In Kathmandu, Nepal At...
Delta Air Lines Temporarily Bans Minors From Flying Alone
Delta Air Lines has suspended its unaccompanied minor program and at least in some cases, temporarily barred minors under the age of 18 from traveling alone, a policy that has caught many familes by surprise and goes beyond simply...
Pakistan Delays Auction To Privatize PIA
Pakistan has delayed the sale of beleaguered Pakistan International Airways (PIA) until autumn, as investors seek clarification on the books and on the potential return of service to Europe. PIA Sale Delayed Until September The economy of Pakistan is...
Delta Air Lines Operational Meltdown Enters Fourth Day
Operations remain in meltdown mode at Delta Air Lines, with over 500 flights already canceled this morning after a rough weekend that included thousands of delays and cancellations impacting over 80% of flights. The carrier has been unique among...
Air India Sends Rescue Aircraft After Russian Diversion Of US-Bound Flight
Air India has dispatched a rescue aircraft to Krasnoyarsk, Russia after a mechanical delay yesterday forced the diversion of a US-bound 777-200LR jet. Rescue Aircraft Enroute To Pick Up Stranded Passengers In Russia After Mechanical Issue Forces Diversion Of...
Over 20,000 Flights Delayed Or Cancelled After Worldwide Software Glitch
“So when airlines talk about a seamless global passenger experience, it means they all use a common IT system for key functions. The vulnerability (or lack of resilience) of that strategy is on full display here.” -Jon Ostrower A...
United Airlines Cuts Profit Forecast, Blames Domestic Overcapacity
United Airlines is forecasting lower profit than initially expected this quarter, blaming domestic overcapacity. But the carrier’s annual profit target remains unchanged and it is optimistic that a course correction is in effect as other carriers plan to cut...
EXCLUSIVE: JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
As JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it will call “Mini Mint” across its fleet of Airbus jets. Coming In...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Will Hold Strike Vote
As flight attendants at United Airlines move toward a new contract, a strike authorization vote will be held next month. This should be seen as a formality to continue negotiations rather than any real threat of an imminent strike....
NFL Star Hauled Off United Airlines Flight In Handcuffs After Incident With Flight Attendant
NFL Legend Terrell Davis was escorted off a United Airlines flight in handcuffs after a flight attendant accused him of “hitting” him. Davis–and other witnesses onboard–deny the charge and Davis claims he has already received an apology from United....
Suicide Bombing Targets Bustling Coffee Shop In Mogadishu
A suicide bombing at a popular coffee shop in Mogadishu, Somalia killed five people and injured 20. It gives me great pause that even a well-guarded coffee shop is not safe from terrorist activity. Coffee Shop Targetted For Suicide...
