Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Both airports are in cities already well-served by Southwest. Both are hubs for United Airlines. Does Southwest have a solid plan or...
The Legacy Of Alex Cruz At British Airways
I’ve never been a fan of outgoing British Airways CEO Alex Cruz, but I also don’t like to dance on a man’s grave, literally or figuratively. Nevertheless, here is my measured assessment of his legacy at British Airways. First,...
Review: Singapore Airlines SIA@Home Business Class Dinner
Reader SINJim in Singapore graciously sent photos and a review of his recent SIA@Home business class dinner from Singapore Airlines. Thanks for sharing Jim! SIA@Home Review – A Taste Of Singapore Airlines At Home Singapore Airlines describes its SIA@Home project...
United Airlines Pilot: Why I Oppose Our New BLM Pins
United Airlines introduced optional Blacks Lives Matter pins for employees last week. Employees must purchase them, but are allowed to wear them on their uniforms; one of the few exceptions to United’s dress and appearance policy that prohibits most...
While Executives Flourished, Airline Contractors Shafted Employees
We talk a lot about the plight of airline employees, but most are only now starting to see the full impact of the pandemic now that payroll support funding has expired. Airline contractors, on the other hand, have felt...
A New Italian Airline Is Born: Alitalia Is Dead. Long Live ITA?
State-owned Alitalia has finally relaunched under a new name that doesn’t have Alitalia in it. The new airline is called ITA (Italia Trasporti Aereo). But don’t worry nostalgic ones, Alitalia won’t be disappearing. Alitalia Is Now ITA Ironically, the...
Neither Southwest Nor “Lewd” Passenger Wrong
A passenger on Southwest Airlines was denied boarding for wearing lewd, obscene or patently offensive clothing. But the incident presents some mixed feelings for me. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Travel Waivers Still Important Despite No Change Fees
With nearly every airline removing change fees “forever” (rolls eyes), do we still need travel waivers? Yes, yes we do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs 100% Accurate, Why Aren’t We Using Them?
Helsinki, Finland has utilized COVID-19 sniffing dogs to detect the virus in travellers to astounding success. Why aren’t we using them… everywhere? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Artsakh At War
The Republic of Artsakh and her people are under attack. As an international traveller who has visited Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, I find the conflict worthy of our attention. History Of Artsakh Modern conflict in Artsakh, also known as the...
50% Off British Airways Award Tickets: A Compelling Redemption?
With international borders still heavily restricted and coronavirus cases ticking up in Europe, it isn’t clear whether my family will be heading to Germany for Christmas this year. But the prospect of traveling, at least one way, on British...
Great Coffee In New York City
It seems rather daunting to try to pick the best coffee shop in New York City, but the point of this coffee series on Live and Let’s Fly is to offer tips for great coffee rather than pick favorites....
Details: Final Boeing 777 Flight On Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines surprised many of us by announcing the early retirement of its entire Boeing 777 fleet due to the pandemic. Now the final Delta 777 flight has been penciled in for the last day of this month....
747 Wins Fat Bear Week In Alaska
As we close the week, a bit of humor…I think we all need it. Our story takes us to Alaska, where a very fat bear, aptly called 747, has just won a very special honor. 747 Grizzly Bear Wins...
Southwest Captain Covers Up “Lewd” Passenger With His T-Shirt
Southwest Airlines has apologized after a woman was forced to cover up an outfit that gate agents deemed “lewd, obscene and offensive.” “Lewd” Dress Code Incident On Southwest Airlines This is what Kayla Eubanks attempted to wear on her...
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Waives Redeposit Fees For Award Cancellations (Even Retroactively)
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, will not charge refund fees if you need to cancel your award travel. This is a welcome move. Refund Fees Waived On Flying Blue Through March 2021 Last week, I wrote...
Qatar Airways CEO: “The Worst Is Not Behind Any Airline”
The ever-animated CEO of Qatar Airways is back, this time with a dire warning for the airline industry. Qatar Airways CEO Warns Of Grim Future For Worldwide Airline Industry Speaking on CNBC, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker warned:...
United Airlines Introduces Black Lives Matter Pin For Employees
Tomorrow, United Airlines will introduce an optional Black Lives Matter (BLM) pin for employees and also to customers, with proceeds going to a very worthy Chicago charity. BLM Pin Coming To United Airlines United will offer an optional BLM...
Can Airlines Enforce Their Own Rules?
So a question for you. Why do some people think it is okay to flout the lawful rules or policies of a private company, even if they disagree? Even if they are objectively unreasonable? My Plane, My Rules See,...
Pilots At United Airlines Will Have Upgrade Priority Over MileagePlus Elites
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...
