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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines CEO Says Other Airlines Are In “Denial” About Growth In 2023

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2023 41 Comments

United Airlines did not grow as originally hoped for in 2022. Growth in 2023 will also be more modest than originally forecast. United CEO Scott Kirby explained to investors yesterday that industry-wide capacity constraints will impact all airlines and...

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British Airways

Oops: British Airways Flight Attendant Makes £50,000 Mistake On His First Day Of Work

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2023January 19, 2023 42 Comments
British Airways Slide

A British Airways new hire cost his new employer £50,000 after inadvertently deploying an emergency plane slide on a 777 jet. Talk about an egregious first day on the job! Rookie Error: British Airways Flight Attendant Incurs £50,000 In...

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StarLux Airlines

Starlux Promotes New Airbus A350 With Seductive Models

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023 15 Comments
Starlux Models

It may be 2023, but beautiful women remain a commodity to sell other products, this time in the context of Taiwanese start-up carrier Starlux and its use of models to promote new Airbus A350 jets. Starlux Showcases Models Aboard...

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Flight ReviewsJAL

Review: JAL 777-300ER First Class Los Angeles – Tokyo

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2023January 19, 2023 40 Comments
JAL 777-300ER First Class Review

Japan Airlines continues to offer a superior onboard product with superb food and delightful service. While my JAL 777-300ER first class journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo was not flawless, it was still one of the best flights of...

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Los Angeles LAXLounge ReviewsQantas

Review: Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023 23 Comments

Interestingly, the Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) is one of the most divisive lounges in the USA. Some love it. Some call it extremely overrated. After my recent visit, I can understand both sides, though I give...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Reports $843 Million Profit In Fourth Quarter

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023 3 Comments
United Airlines 2022 Profit

Buoyed by rising airfare and strong demand, United Airlines reported an $843 million profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 and returned to profit for the full year of 2022. United Airlines Reports Sizable 2022 Q4 Profit, Surpassing 2019...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Updates Onboard Allergen Policy

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023 19 Comments
United Airlines Onboard Allergens Policy

United Airlines is updating its onboard allergen policy, offering specific guidance to flight attendants on how to handle passengers who claim to have a severe allergy. Onboard Allergen Policy Details How United Airlines Handles Passengers With Severe Allergies In a...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines Captain Runs Out Of Cockpit After Woman Yells “I Hope Y’All Crash And Die!”

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023 27 Comments

A woman thrown off a Spirit Airlines flight reacted to other passengers booing her by screaming, “I hope ya’ll crash and die!” at the front of the plane. Her quip prompted the Captain to storm out of the cockpit...

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Turkish Airlines

The “Guide Dog” Scam Infiltrates Turkish Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023 27 Comments
Turkish Airlines Guide Dog

A viral video flaunts a very cute dog named Maya flying in-cabin on a Turkish Airlines longhaul flight between the USA and Istanbul. It appears the guide dog scam has infiltrated Turkish Airlines… Take Your “Guide Dog” Onboard Turkish...

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American AirlinesDelta Air Lines

American Airlines 777 Nearly Collides With Delta Air Lines 737 – How Could This Happen?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023 12 Comments
American Delta JFK Collision

Disaster was narrowly avoided when an American Airlines 777 crossed the wrong runway at New York (JFK) and nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines 737. With all the safeguards in place, it is a reminder that human error...

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Analysis

Airmanship: What Pilots Need Most

121pilot Posted onJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023 11 Comments
Airmanship

Editor’s Note: In light of the recent American – Delta ATC incident at New York JFK, we are featuring this story again by 121pilot. It is chillingly prescient. In part two of this series, we looked at some of...

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What You Need To Know About Hilton Honors Diamond Status

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023 18 Comments
hilton diamond status

Navigating Hilton Honors loyalty program can be difficult but here’s what you need to know about Hilton Diamond status.  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...

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Travel

Universal Studios, Disney Bring Big Announcements This Week

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 15, 2023January 14, 2023 7 Comments

Universal Studios and Disney have launched big announcements all week. From new locations, to ride launches, and even the possibility of a new theme park.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Capital OneCredit Cards

Don’t Lose Your Capital One Card, They’re Irreplaceable

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023 35 Comments

I temporarily misplaced my Capital One card and called for a replacement. Hilarity/tragedy ensued. 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...

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Reviews

Review: Best British Sunday Roast at Ducie Street Warehouse

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023 2 Comments
sunday roast ducie street warehouse four orders

In addition to our time spent living in Manchester, England we have had innumerable Sunday Roasts. Ducie Street Warehouse has been voted England’s best, and here is our review from a recent visit.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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Do Marriott Points Expire? (Bonvoy)

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 15, 2023January 16, 2023 3 Comments
do marriott points expire

Marriott is one of the largest hotel chains in the world and its loyalty program is one of the largest as well. But do Marriott points expire and what can you do about it?  If you are considering booking...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Quietly Extends MileagePlus Premier Status…Again

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2023January 14, 2023 81 Comments
United Airlines 2023 Status Extension

United Airlines has quietly extended the MileagePlus Premier status of many account holders after giving no indication that it would in 2023 (and frankly every indication that it would not). It represents the persisting reality of air travel still...

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Meal of the WeekSWISS

A Lovely Breakfast In SWISS Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2023January 14, 2023 11 Comments
SWISS Business Class Breakfast

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. I recently flew SWISS...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Ice Cream Sundaes Return To United Airlines, Including On Premium Transcon Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023 13 Comments
United Airlines Ice Cream Sundaes

Ice cream sundaes are making a glorious return to United Airlines next month and will also be returning to domestic premium transcontinental flights. United Airlines Will Restore Ice Cream Sundaes, Even On Premium Domestic Flights After United posted a...

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Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand Trolls Harry And Meghan

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023 16 Comments

Yesterday I wrote about the tempest in a teapot concerning Prince Harry and flying Air New Zealand from Mexico to London. While his seemingly-odd statement made perfect sense when put into context, that has not stopped Air New Zealand...

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