United Airlines held its Q3 earnings call yesterday in which various executives offered statements about United’s performance and fielded questions from analysts. I found the discussion over why United Airlines’ domestic yields are trending in the opposite direction of...
Loyalty Still Not Worthwhile At Delta Air Lines After SkyMiles Rollback

Delta has impressively listened to customer outrage and rolled back some of the most stinging aspects of its changes to the SkyMiles program and the to Sky Club access, but make mo mistake: the program remains uncompetitive in terms...
Review: The Club Pittsburgh (PIT) – Priority Pass Lounge

My go-to lounge in Pittsburgh when flying out is The Club, part of the Priority Pass lounge network and easily accessible regardless of which carrier you are flying. The Club Pittsburgh (PIT) Review Pittsburgh International Airport is undergoing a...
Toddler Recklessly Toted On Carry-On Bag

Sure, it is novel, but it is also stupid: you don’t tote a toddler on a top-heavy carry-on bag…these parents or guardians should be ashamed of their recklessness. Toddler Wheeled Through Airport On Top Of Carry-On Bag A short...
United Airlines: No “Material” Changes Planned For MileagePlus

Frequent flyers at United Airlines can breathe a sigh of relief: the carrier has made clear it plans no “material” changes to MileagePlus next year, marking a divergent strategy from Delta Air Lines. United Airlines Promises “No Material Changes”...
Scandinavian Airlines Now Charges Seat Fees In Business Class

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is adding seat assignment fees in business class and SAS Plus in its latest attempt to generate revenue. SAS Adds Seat Fees In Business Class (both Shorthaul And Longhaul) As noted by One Mile At A...
Great Coffee In Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

For years I’ve been flying in and out of Pittsburgh International Airport and it was only recently I took a wrong turn and found the coffee shop I had missed for so long. Best Coffee – Pittsburgh International Airport...
Great Coffee In Pittsburgh, PA

I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Pittsburgh this year and found a couple of great coffee cafés in trendy little neighborhoods of Pennsylvania’s second-largest city. Best Coffee In Pittsburgh I found a great coffee shop called Commonplace...
My 2023 Q4 Elite Status Progress Report

As we enter the final quarter of the year, I thought I’d provide an elite status progress report and my thoughts on what the rest of the year and 2024 may look like. My 2023 Final Quarter Elite Status...
Loose Bowels Sink Airplanes

You’ve heard it said that loose lips sink ships, but today it appears that loose bowels sink airplanes. At least that is what happened on an ill-fated easyJet flight to London. Loose Bowels Sink Airplanes: EasyJet Flight Cancelled After...
Why An Alaska Airlines 737 Took Four Hours To Travel 337 Miles

An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 took four hours to fly from Oakland, California (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX), a distance of only 337 miles. What made this journey take so long? Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Photoshoot In...
Harry And Meghan Spotted On Exclusive Caribbean Island

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted on the exclusive Caribbean island of Canouan, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The couple is taking a holiday break after a work trip to New York. Here I want to...
Review: United Club Newark Terminal A (EWR)

The swanky new United Club in Newark Terminal A is an odd one. There’s much to like and yet there were some missed opportunities. United Club Newark Terminal A Review (EWR) United recently opened a pair of new lounges...
Hotel Clerk Throws Out Diamond Guest Who Insulted Her

I’m not sure whether I’m on the side of Karen or Kevin in this particular exchange, but a vaunted “Sleep Inn Diamond Member” was tossed out of a hotel after he called the front desk clerk a female dog....
Alaska Airlines Mechanic Wins Job Back After “Accidental” Drug Use

An Alaska Airlines mechanic has been resinated at Alaska after successfully arguing that he did not knowingly ingest THC after failing a drug test. Alaska Airlines Mechanic Admitted To THC In System, But Claimed He Did Not Know Where...
Passengers Crowd Onto El AL Flight To Israel, Sitting On Floor After Seats Run Out

As Israelis scramble to heed the call of duty and return to Israel, flag carrier El Al did not let the number of seats onboard serve as a constraint, with dozens of extra passengers purportedly flying in jump seats...
Miles & Points Luxury Cruise Aboard Explora Journeys

Come learn about miles and points on a luxury cruise aboard the brand new Explora I from Explora Journeys. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Disney World “Empty?” Solution: Raising, Lowering Prices

You read that headline right. Disney is trying to fight lower park attendance by both raising prices and offering a discount at the same time. Mickey has lost his mind. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Review: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort And Spa (2023)

After surviving Hurricane Ian, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa required some renovations to the pools but now it’s reopened and stunning. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
“Bomb” Onboard Florida-Bound Flight Was Actually A Diaper…

I’m not sure how one mistakes a diaper for a bomb, but it was exactly that confusion that prompted a Florida-bound flight to divert and evacuate. Stink Bomb: Diaper Causes Flight Diversion After Passenger Mistakes It For Bomb On...