United Airlines will have to wait a bit longer to add Airbus A321XLRs to its fleet, but American Airlines and JetBlue remain on track for 2025 deliveries. United’s A321XLR: Another Delay, Another Headache United Airlines has been banking on the Airbus A321XLR to do some serious lifting, literally and figuratively. But the jet that was […]
Chicago O’Hare Turf War: United And American Fight For Gates
United Airlines and American Airlines continue to battle fiercely over gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with both carriers vying for growth in one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. While the details matter, the good news is that consumers will ultimately benefit no matter who wins the war. The Ongoing Gate Battle Between […]
United Airlines Considers Expanding Premium Economy Class
There’s a lot to unpack from United Airlines’ 2025 Q2 earnings call, but one conversation caught my interest that suggests that we might see much larger premium economy cabins on future United aricraft deliveries. United Airlines Sees Premium Economy Cabin As Profit Center, Considers Expansion Catherine O’Brien, an analyst for Goldman Sachs, asked United’s Chief […]
Delta Air Lines Challenges United Airlines With New Los Angeles – Hong Kong Route
UPDATE: The new Delta Air Lines route from Los Angeles – Hong Kong is officially confirmed. The 7,260-mile flight will launch on June 6, 2026. Flights will operate daily. Delta will utilize an Airbus A350-900 on the route with: 40 “Delta One” business class seats 40 “Premium Select” premium economy class seats 36 “Comfort+” extra […]
Avelo Airlines Retreats From Burbank, Abandons West Coast Operations
Avelo Airlines is pulling the plug on its West Coast base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), effectively ending its presence in the Los Angeles area and bringing its California ambitions to a close. Avelo Airlines Abandons Burbank Hub, West Coast Operations In a move that reflects the difficult reality for budget carriers in the USA, […]
United Airlines Ends Landline Bus Service As American Airlines Expands It
American Airlines is adding another New Jersey airport to its route network, offering “Landline” service by bus to Philadelphia International Airport, while United Airlines is scrapping its two remaining bus routes. American Airlines’ “Landline” Bus Service Expands American Airlines is expanding its branded bus connection called Landline as part of its regional network strategy. This […]
United Airlines Rolls Out Aperol Spritz, Mango Lassi, And New Hawaii Menus
United Airlines continues to invest in its onboard product with several improvements to its onboard menu starting this month, including Aperol Spritz, mango lassi, more wines, and an upgrade to service on Hawaii flights. United Airlines Refreshes Onboard Service With New Drinks, Meals, And Hawaiian Touches After sharing about the expansion of pre-arrival meals on […]
Southwest’s (Possible) European Expansion Another Misstep
Southwest Airlines has been rumored to have Iceland in its sites for European expansion of its network. Yet another misstep by its wayward management team. Southwest Airlines Rumored To Add Iceland To Its Map I’m not breaking any news that Southwest Airlines is looking to expand internationally. It filed five weeks ago for permission to […]
United vs. Delta: The Lounge War Escalates In New York
United Airlines opened an expanded dining room at its Newark Polaris Lounge (EWR) today, adding 60 seats to its longhaul business class lounge in a move that underscores the competitive pressures in the New York City area, especially with its chief rival, Delta Air Lines. United Airlines Ups Lounge Game With Expanded Dining Room In […]
United Airlines To American Airlines: Fly More, Sue Less
United Airlines Flexes In Chicago As American Tries To Block Gate Expansion United Airlines has fired back at American Airlines in a new memo from company President Brett Hart, defending its right to expand at Chicago O’Hare and accusing American of years of neglect in the Windy City. At the center of the dispute is […]
What Would United Airlines Do With 20 JFK Slots? Scott Kirby Already Told Us
Each day, there’s a bit more information that leaks about the rumored imminent partnership between JetBlue Airways and United Airlines. Rather than fixate on the partnership itself, I want to focus on how United Airlines would serve New York Kennedy if this partnership includes a return to JFK for United with 20 slot pairs. How […]
First Look: United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines has just reopened its renovated Polaris Lounge in Chicago O’Hare, which now features a larger dining area, a second bar, and a new design style. United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago O’Hare On January 1, 2025, United closed its flagship Polaris Lounge, a lounge exclusively for longhaul premium cabin customers on […]
United Airlines Is Leaving American Airlines In The Dust At Chicago O’Hare
A leaked slide deck suggests that United Airlines is pulling further ahead of American Airlines as the preferred hometown carrier at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), but is AA on an irreversible death spiral or simply in need of returning to the basics? Local Favorite: United Airlines Widens Lead Against American Airlines In Chicago O’Hare Internal slides […]
Leaked: American Airlines 777-300ER To Feature Most Premium Seats Of Any US Carrier
A major cabin overhaul is coming to American Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER fleet—and it’s not just a cosmetic update or a quick swap of the existing first class seats for two more rows of business class. According to a leaked internal document, the flagship widebody aircraft is set to become the most premium-configured aircraft currently operated […]
United Airlines Will Reopen Club Lounge In Hong Kong
Buried in the announcement of the new Club Fly Lounge in Houston was official confirmation that United Airlines will reopen its long-shuttered United Club In Hong Kong (HKG) later this year. United Club In Hong Kong Will Reopen In 2025 The lounge closed during the pandemic in 2020 and five years later has not reopened. […]
United Sniffing Around The Wrong Carrier For Assets
Rumors swirled this week that United Airlines is considering a merger, acquisition, or asset purchase from JetBlue Airways. They should be looking elsewhere. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. United-JetBlue Mergers Formally Dispelled Earlier this week rumors that United Airlines executives were considering an […]
United Airlines Now Offers Dynamic Polaris Meal Service Preorders On All International Flights
January 2025 UPDATE: United Airlines has expanded dynamic meal preorders to all long-haul international Polaris flights. A memo to flight attendants reads: This expansion included adding dynamic preorder to 226 unique segments and 70 catering locations to help advance our service offerings for our most valued customers. This innovative service enables premium cabin customers to […]
United Airlines Adds 8 New Denver Routes, Including Rome
United Airlines is launching nonstop service between Denver and Rome next summer and added new service to seven other domestic or Canadian cities from its Rocky Mountain hub. New Denver – Rome Route Plus Service To 8 Other Cities On United Airlines From DEN United Airlines will launch daily seasonal service between Denver (DEN) and […]
United Airlines Confirms Big Plans For Washington Dulles
United Airlines confirmed plans to construct a new concourse and build its largest United Club ever at its mid-Atlatnic Washington Dulles hub. The new $500 million facility will finally solve the “train to nowhere” problem and lead to international growth from IAD. United Airlines Highlights Washington Dulles Expansion Plan, Concourse E United has officially unveiled […]
United Airlines Sees Huge Surge in Bookings To European Christmas Markets
It appears the “travel bubble” actually has not burst, with United Airlines reporting that it has seen a massive 30% surge in holiday season bookings to Christmas Markets in Europe compared to 2019. Let the good times roll for United and Delta… United Airlines Reports Nearly 30% Surge In Bookings To European Christmas Market Destinations […]
