Buried in a deal between United Airlines and its pilots to avoid furloughs is a new threat to elite upgrades: deadheading pilots will soon outrank even top-tier frequent flyers on the upgrade waitlist. United Pilots Ink Deal To Avoid...
58 “Wrongly Suspended” Pilots Cleared In Pakistan
A short but important update on Live and Let’s Fly concerning our continuing coverage of the pilot scandal that has adversely impacted Pakistan International Airlines. 58 pilots have now been cleared. 58 “Fake” Pilots Cleared At PIA In June, Pakistan’s Minister for...
Emirates Suspends Service To South Africa; Lufthansa May Be Next
UPDATE: Emirates Resumes Flights After the writing of this article, Emirates announced service to South Africa will resume in full tomorrow, with flights to Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg operating. Crews will not be required to submit negative COVID-19...
A Hilarious New Airline Commercial…From Burger King
Burger King is out with a new commercial for its French audience that is sure to the warm the heart of anyone who loves aviation. New Aviation-Themed Commercial From Burger King Coronavirus is on the rise again across Europe,...
Trouble in Dubai: As Emirates Goes, So Goes The Nation
Compare pictures of Dubai from 1985 and today and you will be flabbergasted. To say much has changed would be the understatement of the century. How did the happen? One word: Emirates. But with demand for air travel deeply...
742 Credit Score, Yet Denied Chase Sapphire Preferred. Would Reconsideration Line Approve?
When it comes to applying for a premium credit card, many factors come into play in which determine whether you will be approved. This week, I was reminded of the importance of credit history. But in terms of Chase...
A Pathetic, Brutal Brawl On Allegiant Airlines (Over Masks, Of Course…)
Another day, another nasty brawl onboard a commercial airline flight in the United States. What’s that you say? Yes, of course it was about masks. Well, and face shields too. Masked Man Fights Shielded Man On Crowded Allegiant Flight...
Alaska Airlines Hints At Return To All-Boeing Fleet
For years, every Alaska Airlines plane bore a slogan on the fuselage below the flight deck which stated, “Proudly All Boeing.” That changed after the merger with Virgin America, which had an exclusive Airbus fleet. But Alaska is dropping...
Lufthansa’s New Longhaul Destinations For 2021
Seeking to improvise during a time of depressed demand on former bread and butter routes, Lufthansa is adding several new leisure destinations in 2021, including a pair of new longhaul flights to North America. Lufthansa Adds New Longhaul Routes...
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Premium Transcontinental Economy Class
I thought it would be helpful to take a look at what the current premium transcontinental experience is like on United Airlines in economy class. This review covers my recent United flight from Newark to Los Angeles onboard a...
Should Airlines Limit What Food You Can Bring Onboard When They Refuse To Serve Food?
The question is simple: is it reasonable to for airlines to limit the kind of food you can bring onboard when most are unwilling to serve food (or offer it for purchase) onboard? Do Airlines Want Us To Starve?...
Delta Will Continue To Block First Class Seats Into 2021
Since April, Delta has been blocking middle seats to promote social distancing onboard. It has also limited capacity in first class to 50% on narrowbody aircraft, a policy that was set to expire at the end of the month....
Disney World Offering Annual Passes to Cancelled Members
Walt Disney World Resort is now offering Annual Passes to members who cancelled, a huge course correction. 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...
The Fallout of No New Airline Bailout
Now that furloughs have been announced, the failure to secure a second bailout for airlines is no longer theory, rather it’s reality. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Marriott Adds Valuable Free Nights to New Credit Cardholders
Marriott Bonvoy has a few credit cards available to new consumers, but one, in particular, has added a lot of potential value with free nights for new cardholders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
I’m Sick, Our Country Is Sick…And I’m Sick Of It
One upside of the pandemic has been a renewed focus on personal hygiene, something the many of us–myself included–often neglected prior to COVID-19. But despite my best efforts, I’m sick…we are not invincible. Over the years, the stress of...
How A United Airlines Flight Attendant Said Goodbye
Earlier this week I wrote about the beautiful goodbye offered by an American Airlines flight attendant upon the completion of her final flight. In another recorded farewell, a United flight attendant offered his somber farewell that again will pull...
Why Lufthansa Is Boycotting India
Lufthansa has scrapped all flights to India in an escalating feud over access to world’s second most populous nation. India declares that Germany is not being fair in terms of entry restrictions for its own citizens. Lufthansa claims it...
Airline Relief Bill Blocked On House Floor
Republicans in the House of Representatives have blocked a stand-alone bill that would have granted immediate relief to airlines by extending payroll support for six additional months. Stand-Alone Bill To Extend Airline Relief Blocked By House Republicans House Transportation...
United Airlines Will Resume 29 International Routes In November
United Airlines has released an update on its November 2020 schedule, which includes the resumption of many international routes and a continued focus on leisure flying within North America. United Airlines November 2020 International Schedule Although still just 38%...
