American Airlines has ostensibly rolled out free Wi-Fi across much of its narrowbody fleet, but my experience suggests the rollout is slower than many had anticipated. My Experience With American Airlines Free Wi-Fi Suggests A Slower Rollout On January...
My Upgrade Dilemma On American Airlines
Two recent flights on American Airlines demonstrated that even AAdvantage Gold status would have been advantageous, though upgrading to first class makes far less sense when economy class is also empty. The Surprising Value Of AAdvantage Gold Status –...
Influencer Screams During Turbulence On Singapore Airlines Flight
An influencer’s “anxious flyer” clip from a Singapore Airlines flight has gone viral, and the internet has done what it does best: turned a moment of fear into mockery and ridicule. But I’m rather sympathetic to this particular young...
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear...
Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review: New Seats And Exceptional Service
After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as...
Influencer Turns Air France La Premiere Into A Film Set, Then Cries Racism When Confronted
An “influencer” passenger turned an Air France La Premiere first class suite into a film set, then tried to reframe a reasonable privacy request as something far uglier. CEO Films In Air France La Premiere, Calls Passenger Racist When...
United Airlines A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing In Orlando, FAA Scrutiny Likely
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a frightening landing incident in Orlando after touching down hard and losing a wheel during rollout. While no one was injured, this appears to be a serious failure that will draw close scrutiny....
Surprisingly, Boeing Is On A Sales Tear, Especially In The Widebody Market
In a surprising shift, Boeing has had an incredibly strong year despite significant, persistent, aircraft approval delays. Airbus is losing on widebodies. For the better part of a decade, the commercial aircraft sales narrative has been painfully predictable. Airbus...
Why Elon Musk Should Buy Ryanair
If Elon Musk were to seriously consider buying a major airline, Ryanair might not be the fantastical choice critics would expect. The Irish ultra-low-cost carrier isn’t just cheap on ticket prices; it’s one of the most profitable and operationally...
Frontier Stops Selling Flights After April 13, 2026
Frontier’s booking calendar stops at April 13, 2026. That’s unusual, and it lands right as the ULCC world gets very, very interesting. Frontier’s Schedule Stops On April 13, 2026, Just 85 Days Away If you are trying to book...
My SAS A350 Business Class Flight Had The Slowest Meal Service I’ve Ever Experienced
Returning from our holiday trip to Europe, we flew SAS on an A350 from Copenhagen to Chicago and encountered the most drawn-out meal service I’ve experienced in years, perhapsever. Add to that the failure to load our pre-orders, headphones...
Elon Musk Threatens To Buy Ryanair And Fire Michael O’Leary Over Starlink Feud
What started as a disagreement about adding satellite internet to an airline’s planes has spiraled into one of the most unusual public feuds in commercial aviation in years. Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary have taken a disagreement...
Bilt Guarantees Points On Rent And Mortgage Payments After Member Backlash
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the Bilt Blue Card (no annual fee), Bilt Obsidian Card ($95 annual fee), or Bilt Palladium Card ($495 annual fee). Bilt Card 2.0 was meant to be a bold reboot of...
SAS New Intra-Europe Business Class Is A Meaningful Upgrade
The “new” SAS Business Class on intra-European routes is a big upgrade over the SAS Plus service the carrier offered for years. SAS Intra-Europe Business Class: A Big Improvement We flew from Zürich to Copenhagen in business class to...
Why Fireworks Are Germany’s One Big Exception To Its Rule-Obsessed Culture
Being in Germany on New Year’s Eve is a reminder that even the most rule-bound societies need one night a year to let everything go up in smoke. Germany Is Strict About Everything Except Fireworks On New Year’s Eve...
A Veteran Airline Pilot Warns Spirit Airlines Is Following A Familiar And Dangerous Path
121pilot, our resident commercial airline pilot on Live And Let’s Fly, weighs in on what he sees as a troubling parallel between his former airline and Spirit Airlines. I’ve Seen An Airline Die Before. Spirit Airlines Feels Uncomfortably Familiar....
Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Review: Seattle’s Best Domestic Lounge?
The Alaska Airlines North Satellite lounge at Seattle (SEA) is a fitting flagship lounge, with stunning views, cozy seating, and excellent barista-made coffee. Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) While I considered lounge hopping before my flight...
United Airlines Doubles Down On LAX With New Nonstop Routes For Summer 2026
United Airlines has quietly announced a slate of new domestic routes for summer 2026, but the most interesting part of the expansion is not the seasonal leisure flying out of the Midwest or East Coast. It’s what United is...
ICE To Patrol Jetbridges And Check Documents On Domestic Flights At MSP
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are expected to increase their presence at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) over the next several weeks, conducting document checks in public areas and on jetbridges of domestic flights. The move marks a...
United Shakes Up MileagePlus Leadership And Brings In Vasu Raja. Yes, That Vasu Raja.
An internal letter from United Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella, reviewed by Live And Let’s Fly, outlines a major leadership shakeup at MileagePlus and Kinective Media that signals a potential change in direction for United’s loyalty strategy. United...
