Behind the scenes of every United Airlines delay is a potential internal battle between employees. Determining which “delay code” should be assigned means determining which employee or employee group will take the “blame” for a delay. But now United...
Passenger Fined $32,750 For Poor Behavior Onboard JetBlue Flight
Strict, no-tolerance federal rules on airline behavior are meant to deter would-be violators from acting. Nevertheless, violations still frequently occur and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is now very publicly making an example out of four passengers whose onboard...
Emirates Commences “Airbridge” To India
Following in the steps of Qatar Airways, Emirates will launch a humanitarian “airbridge” to India to deliver vital medical supplies at no charge. Emirates Launches Humanitarian Airbridge To India Earlier this month, Qatar Airways delivered 300 tonnes of medical...
Spirit Airlines Continues Expansion On Excellent Performance
Spirit Airlines has become one of the success stories of American aviation and continues its expansion on the back of excellent performance. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
My Hyatt Concierge Is Leaving, Depression Ensues
I’ve grown rather fond of My Hyatt Concierge, but now that mine is leaving, I am beside myself. 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 followed...
Mother’s Day Travel Reflections
This Mother’s Day I am thinking about the unique role mothers play in travel. 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 followed us on Facebook or...
Pizza Party On American Airlines!
After an American Eagle flight headed to Charlotte was forced to divert due to bad weather, the captain made everyone’s day by arranging a pizza party onboard. Pizza diplomacy always works! American Airlines Pizza Party American flight 4798, an...
United Airlines Suspends Chicago – Delhi, Delays San Francisco – Bangalore Service
As India faces the worst brunt of the pandemic, lockdowns are returning and international travel restrictions are appearing. While United will maintain three India routes, it will suspend one and delay the start of another. United Airlines Suspends, Delays...
Unreal: Southwest Kicks Off Family Out Of Fear Three-Year-Old Might Remove Mask During Flight…
Another day, another incident of Southwest Airlines kicking off a family over a ridiculous mask issue. Only this time, the three-year-old question was wearing his mask. Flight attendants simply feared the boy would not be able to keep it...
Delta Adds New Service To Croatia, Greece, And Iceland
Delta Air Lines announced new seasonal summer service to Croatia on Friday. With its recent announcement of additional service to Iceland and Greece, a new theme of focus is emerging for U.S. carriers in Europe this summer. New Delta...
United’s Orange County – Honolulu Route Takes Off
United Airlines has now launched service between Orange County and Honolulu, part of its efforts to bulk up service to Hawaii ahead of the summer holidays. United Airlines Now Operating Orange County – Honolulu Flights Live and Let’s Fly covered...
Five Ways United Airlines Can Secure The Next 40 Years Of MileagePlus
United Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its MileagePlus loyalty program. I’ve been a member for the majority of that time and the program has benefited me tremendously over the years. The tens of thousands of dollars in...
UA1981: A Flight To Remember, 40 Years In The Making
Yesterday was a special day for the unsuspecting passengers of UA1981, a midday flight from Houston to Chicago. Turns out they had boarded a flight 40 years in the making. UA1981, A Special Flight To Commemorate 40 Years Of...
Lufthansa Adds Stop In Dubai For All India Flights
Even with a record number of daily new COVID-19 cases, Lufthansa is continuing service to three Indian cities form it Frankfurt (FRA) hub. But effective immediately, those flights will make technical stops in Dubai (DXB) so that crews do...
Avelo Airlines Announces “Ivy League” Expansion In New Haven
Budget carrier Avelo Airlines will add to its route map with a new East Coast hub in New Haven, Connecticut. The choice of airport, located just minutes from Yale University, marks a riskier bet than Avelo’s West Coast operations....
United Airlines Will Open More United Clubs In June, But No Polaris Lounges
With domestic travel demand roaring back to 2019 levels, United Airlines is re-opening a handful of airport lounges at both hubs and line stations. The carrier also plans to open even more United Clubs by Labor Day, though Polaris...
Biden’s Tall Tale On Amassing 1.5 Million Amtrak Miles
President Joe Biden, known for his folksy embellishments of the truth over the years, now has added to the archive with a new tall tale over how he earned over 1.5 million Amtrak miles. Biden’s Story On Traveling 1.5...
Miami Airport Fight Club: Another Nasty Gate Area Brawl
Another week, another nasty fight at Miami International Airport, which we might as well dub the Miami Airport Flight Club. This time, apparently, it was not over seat assignments, but over masks and a continuing feud that began on...
United Airlines Flight Awards Starting At 4,000 Miles One-Way
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of United’s MileagePlus loyalty program, United Airlines is discounting domestic and international economy class award flights during a one-day flash sale. This even includes United’s latest international route additions. United Airlines Flash Sale:...
United Airlines’ Taipei Flight Now Makes Technical Stop In Guam
United Airlines’ service between San Francisco and Taipei is no longer nonstop, with a new technical stop and crew change in Guam. United attributes the stop to “irregular operations” but the object is likely to avoid uncomfortable quarantine hotels...
