One reason I use credit cards is for the peace of mind it provides…or so I thought. But when push came to shove, neither American Express or Chase had my back. Don’t assume that you will prevail in a...
United CEO Explains Why Business Travel Will Rebound
United CEO Scott Kirby is pinning his hope on a rebound in business travel in human nature. But has human nature fundamentally evolved due to COVID-19? United CEO: We Are Social Creatures So Business Travel Will Rebound Speaking to...
New “AirShield” Promises Invisible Onboard Protection From COVID-19
A Seattle-based firm has developed what it calls a smart solution to inhibiting the spread of COVID-19 onboard airplanes. It’s called the “AirShield” and redirects airflow to create a “forcefield” around each passenger. What is AirShield? Developed by Teague,...
My Sober Assessment Of In-Flight Alcohol Bans
Many airlines are restricting or suspending the sale of alcohol onboard. Is this simply the latest cost-cutting move masked as “hygiene theatre” or are there reasonable concerns about the consumption of alcohol onboard flights in the pandemic era? I’ve...
United Mask Policy May Be Passive Aggressive, But It Isn’t Toothless
United Airlines now threatens to ban passengers who do not wear masks onboard. But some have called the new policy toothless. Perhaps passive aggressive is the better word. Yesterday, I wrote about United Airlines’ new onboard mask policy. Passengers...
How A Woman Snuck Onboard Delta Flight With No ID Or Boarding Pass
It apparently doesn’t take much these days to slip past both TSA agents and airline employees onto an airplane. The story of one Delta stowaway in Orlando is a reminder that our many layers of security may still fall...
U.S. And China Reach 妥协 On Air Service…Delta Will Resume Flights Next Week
The United States and China reached a compromise (妥协) on air service, with each nation now permitted to operate four flights per week between the world’s two largest economies. But is the new US – China flight compromise just...
United Airlines Will Ban Travelers Who Refuse To Wear Masks
United Airlines has a friendly warning: wear your mask or the skies won’t be so friendly. In fact, you may be be banned. United Airlines Threatens Ban For Those Who Refuse To Wear Face Masks On the heals of...
Japan Air Lines Appears To Be Limiting First Class Awards Via Partners
Japan Air Lines is one of my favorite first class products in the world. The service and food are over the top. Thus, it is with sadness that I share that JAL now seems to be restricting first class...
United Uses MileagePlus As Collateral For New $5 Billion Loan, Reveals Treasure Trove Of Program Info
United Airlines has struck a deal to raise $5 billion in financing, using its MileagePlus loyalty program as loan collateral. We also now know how much United values its loyalty program. In an 8K filling with U.S. Securities and...
A North American Airline Now Flies Only Russian Jets
Troubled Mexican carrier Interjet will resume more routes tomorrow, with all flights operated by Russian-made Sukhoi SuperJet 100-95B jets. Interjet is (was) an international low-cost carrier based in Mexico City, the third largest Mexican airline behind Aeromexico and Volaris. But since...
British Airways CEO Alex Cruz Cries Crocodile Tears
In an op-ed penned for the Mail on Sunday, British Airways’ CEO Alex Cruz defends the heavy-handed tactics his airline has used against staff. His point is to cast British Airways as the true victim. But his crocodile tears...
Data Points Suggest Fast Recovery for Travel Industry
Data points from public and private travel businesses suggest a fast recovery for the travel industry. 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 Instagram, add us...
2019 Was Peak Travel, When Will it Return?
In 2019, many metrics suggest the world saw peak travel. Due to the Coronavirus crisis and countries shutting their borders, the question of whether Peak Travel will ever return and if so, when, remains unanswered. If you are considering booking...
The First Place I’ll Travel When This is Over
My mind wanders to where I’ll head when the coast is clear. There’s no question for me, it’s Thailand. 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 Death Of The Airline Dessert Cart
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. One of...
That Time Harvey Weinstein Was Arrested For Smoking On Concorde…
My biggest travel regret remains never flying on Concorde while it was still in commercial service. That will always be a regret. But I don’t regret avoiding Harvey Weinstein on the Concorde, who once was arrested for refusing to...
British Airways Called “National Disgrace” In Bipartisan Smackdown From Parliament
A powerful committee in Parliament has called the way British Airways treats its employees a “national disgrace.” The Transport Select Committee, a House of Commons committee tasked with overseeing administration and policy for the Department of Transport, condemned British...
From Worst To First: Stunning New York LaGuardia Airport
The new Terminal B at New York LaGuardia airport opens today and the airport has undergone a transformation unlike anything I have ever seen. Will LGA suddenly go from being New York’s worst airport to its #1 airport? I’d...
Southern California Airport Converted To Drive-In Theatre
With most flights grounded, one Southern California airport is converting into a makeshift drive in movie theatre. Ontario International Airport, a San Bernardino County airport east of Los Angeles, will host four drive-in movie nights in its largest parking...
