United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is turning up the heat, at least in terms of rhetoric, on American Airlines in Chicago, suggesting his competitor could eventually be forced to dehub Chicago O’Hare as United ramps up to 600 daily...
Review: JetBlue A321 Economy Class (ONT-JFK Redeye)
We kicked off our journey to London with a redeye from Ontario, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, to New York on a JetBlue A321 “Classic” in economy class. The flight was surprisingly restful. JetBlue A321 Classic Economy Class Review...
Pesky YouTuber Flies Sketchy Legend Airlines, Gets Called Out By Crew
Aviation vlogger Aljoscha Wendholt, popularly known as Josh Cahill, is once again at the center of controversy over his latest airline review, this time of Romanian carrier Legend Airlines. While I respect Cahill’s hustle, he has once again proved...
Broke But Happy: Our Untold Honeymoon Experience In Malta
We were so young, dumb, and broke, but we had the most incredible experience in Malta on our honeymoon. 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...
My Visit To A German Hospital Emergency Room While Traveling
Health concerns can come up while traveling, and our worst fears can take over. My experience in a German hospital was eye-opening. Getting Really, Really Sick While Traveling We set out on a business trip with supplier meetings that...
As Predicted, United, Frontier Siphoning Spirit Customers
As I predicted a few months ago, United and Frontier are positioning themselves to benefit from Spirit’s demise, plus the biggest thing they are missing. Called It Well, well, well… the two players I’d suggested would be interested parties...
Introduction: A Double Daytime Transatlantic Journey On JetBlue, SAS
Welcome to my next trip report, which will provide a detailed recount of my spring trip to London and Germany, with daytime transatlantic flights on both JetBlue and SAS. A Late Spring Break In London + Germany On JetBlue...
Passenger Hijacks O’Hare PA, Tells American Airlines Agents “You Can’t Be That Inept”
Passengers stranded at Chicago O’Hare International Airport finally heard an announcement at their gate…but it did not come from American Airlines staff. Instead, one frustrated traveler grabbed the microphone and told employees exactly what he thought of the situation....
Trump Congratulates Delta For “Embracing MAGA” After Manual Update
President Donald Trump is praising Delta Air Lines for “embracing MAGA” after an internal manual update referenced “Gulf of America” and “Notice to Airmen,” changes Delta says reflect FAA direction rather than politics. Trump Congratulates Delta For “Embracing MAGA”...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Pleads Guilty In Horizon Air Engine Shutdown To Avoid Prison
Joseph Emerson, the former Alaska Airlines pilot at the center of the Horizon Air Flight 2059 incident, has entered a guilty plea in federal court and reached a deal in state court that brings this long-running case closer to...
United Airlines A321XLR Seat Map Revealed: New Polaris Seat, Delivery In 2026
United Airlines is gearing up to introduce its Airbus A321XLR fleet in summer 2026, following delays from its initially planned early-2026 roll-out. The airline has ordered 50 of these long-range narrow-body jets, a key component in replacing its aging...
Earn And Burn United Airlines MileagePlus Miles On ITA Airways
As ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier formerly known as Alitalia, integrates into the Lufthansa Group and prepares to join Star Alliance, United Airlines MileagePlus members can soon earn and redeem points when flying on ITA. MileagePlus Premier members...
Trump Administration Kills Airline Delay Compensation Rule
Airline lobbyists are celebrating today as a key Biden-era consumer-protection rule has been dropped by the Trump Department of Transportation. Trump Administration Shelves Airline Cash Compensation Rule For Delays And Cancellations Plans for cash compensation in the USA for...
Emirates Bans Young Kids From First Class…But Only When Redeeming Miles
Emirates has quietly introduced a ban on children in first class, but only when redeeming miles. Emirates Bans Children 8 And Under From First Class When Redeeming Miles One Mile At A Time notes that Emirates Skywards recently (and...
Spirit Airlines Fires Back, Says United Airlines Is Obsessed With Killing Low Fares
Spirit Airlines has hit back at United Airlines, calling United obsessive and warning that United’s ultimate goal is simply to raise fares on routes that Spirit currently serves. Spirit Airlines Calls United Airlines Obsessive, Says Spirit Stands In The...
United Airlines 15 New Routes In Case “Spirit Suddenly Goes Out Of Business…”
United Airlines is beefing up its winter schedule, adding a number of new routes and frequencies beginning January 6, 2026. But what’s catching the most attention isn’t just the added flights, it’s the shade United threw at Spirit Airlines...
Idiotic American Airlines Passenger Tells Flight Attendant To “Shut Up” During Safety Briefing, Forcing Plane To Return To Gate
A passenger who rudely defied flight attendant instructions and constantly interrupted the safety video was booted from his American Airlines flight. Who tells a flight attendant to “shut up” while she is performing the safety briefing? Passenger Tells Flight...
SWISS Upgrades Service In First And Business Class
SWISS is rolling out a major refresh to its premium cabin service, with updated dining concepts in both First and Business Class that move away from the tray model toward a plated, restaurant-style presentation. SWISS Unveils New Inflight Service...
Royal Jordanian Adds DFW-Amman Route, Unveils New Luxe 787-9 Business Class
Royal Jordanian is strengthening its longhaul strategy with a two-pronged announcement this week, though only one was deliberate; the other may have been inadvertent. As hinted at in 2024, the Jordanian flag carrier will launch new nonstop flights between...
Review: Breeze Airways A220-300 Ascent Class Pittsburgh – Los Angeles
After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220-300. While the experience was mostly positive with a comfortable seat, fast Wi-Fi, and friendly...