I’m back in LA after a fast-paced week around the world. My trip took another twist on the way to Ho Chi Minh City, which I will share tomorrow morning. As it was a relatively light news week, Live...
Drunk United Passenger Urinates on Seatmate…and FAs Ignore?
Another day, another chapter in Perils of Drinking and Flying. This story puts United Airlines back in the spotlight with a particularly unsavory drunk man on a transcontinental flight from Los Angeles to Newark. Daniel Card was flying home...
JetBlue-United Merger?
An “influential” Wall Street analyst is asserting that a merger between JetBlue and United is more likely than you might think. I am not convinced… In paywall-protected analysis, Hunter Keay of the Wolfe Research has opined– A few investors recently...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 15, 2017
Good evening from Los Angeles. I’m about to embark upon another adventure…I’ll share the details tomorrow. In the meantime, let’s review the top stories of the last week. The diplomatic spat between Turkey and the USA currently means no...
A Trio of Midnight Treats on United Airlines
United Airlines provides a hot snack on premium transcontinental red eye flights. Over the last couple years I’ve only been offered three variations, but all were tasty. For this week’s Meal of the Week I review a trio of...
A Tribute to the 747
United Airlines’ final 747 flight will take place next month. It will also mark the final day a 747 operates scheduled passenger service for a U.S. airline. In anticipation of the historic occasion, United has created a very nifty...
A “Unique Experiential Trial” at United Clubs
United Airlines is experimenting with the food and drink offerings at four United Clubs in the USA. In what it calls a “unique experiential trial” and “quick win” initiative, the carrier launched changes on September 30th at United Clubs...
Emotional United Airlines Video on Puerto Rico Relief Flight
Last week a United 777-300ER filled with more than 300 first responders and skilled workers headed from Newark to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The flight was packed with medical supplies, food, and water. More importantly, the 300 passengers onboard...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: October 08, 2017
I’m back in Los Angeles after a week in France/Switzerland/Germany. My trip was exhausting so it will be great to stay in LA this week. The big news of for the week, at least in my mind, was the...
Incredibly Cheap Singapore Airlines Business Class Award on United.com
United Airlines brought back Singapore Airlines award space online last week after a four year absence. That makes it easier than ever to take advantage of one particularly great redemption before United’s next devaluation. > Read More: Singapore Airlines Accuses...
Behind the Scenes of the New United Safety Video
Airline safety videos have become highly-anticipated events and complicated productions. Some even have trailers now prior to release. United Airlines has released a “Behind the Scenes” look at its latest safety video. > Read More: I Love the New United...
United Airlines Cuts Flights from Guam Hub
United Airlines is slashing flights from Guam and in the Oceania regional demand weakens. While the “Island Hopper” will now operate four times weekly instead of three, several routes will be either suspended, reduced, or downguaged. Here are the...
United CEO Reflects on Las Vegas Tragedy
When tragedy strikes, strong and steady leadership can help to assuage fear and begin the healing process. But sometimes a small heartfelt gesture, like a well-penned letter, accomplishes the same thing. United CEO Oscar Munoz is reflecting upon the...
The Best Program to Credit Cheap United Airlines Flights
Where you credit your miles is like a game of chess. Singapore Airlines has cut earnings on discount economy class fares on United Airlines. Fares that used to earn 100% of miles flown will now earn as little as...
United CEO Still Defends Employees Over Dragging Incident
Genius or cowardice? That’s my quandary as United CEO Oscar Munoz continues to defend employees over the dragging incident in April. If you recall, Dr. David Dao was dragged off a flight from Chicago to Louisville after he refused...
Blame Alaska Airlines for Latest Singapore Devaluation?
Alaska Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) are now partners. Is it just a coincidence that Singapore devalued earnings on United Airlines flights…without notice? I give the Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer loyalty program a mixed review. If you want to fly...
Bid for a Seat on the Final United 747 Flight
United Airlines is auctioning off two seats on its final 747-400 flight. This is not a dollar auction, but a MileagePlus auction. The package includes domestic transport to San Francisco on 11/06/17, a hotel room, two economy class seats...
Wow! A Secret Way to Book a Seat on the Sold Out Final United 747 Flight!
UPDATE: That was fast. This deal appears gone, but read below to find out what to do if it resurfaces. When United announced its final 747 flight on November 07, 2017 would be a re-creation of its very first 747 flight from...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 24, 2017
After a few weeks at home, I’ll be traveling again at the end of the week. Leaving home is always bittersweet. When you get used to your daily routine, especially with your family, it is particularly difficult to leave....
How United Airlines Will Empower Gate Agents with More Discretion
The Dao incident was a life-changing event at United. While the airline may not have been hurt financially by the unforced error, it is causing a change in culture. CEO Oscar Munoz has just spent three weeks in various...
