Airlines are dependent on banks to buy award miles with exclusive credit card deals but at least one relationship (Chase and United Airlines) is struggling. Could this be the moment that airlines reverse course? 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, […]
In Hong Kong, United Giveth And Taketh Away
United will add a second daily service between San Francisco and Hong Kong starting this autumn. But the new service comes at the expense of United’s Hong Kong – Guam service. Second Daily Service From San Francisco to Hong Kong Effective October 26, 2019 Currently, United’s Hong Kong flight leaves SFO around lunchtime and arrives […]
American Airlines Executives Throw Away Cash, Buy More AAL Stock
This week American Airlines senior executives loaded their personal coffers with even more American Airlines stock (AAL). Was it a sign of hubris or idiocy? 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 today. Executives Buy More AAL Stock Six […]
My Spectacular New Camera For Travel Blogging Is A Phone
For years I carried around a bulky Canon SLR camera with me during my travels. Last year, I downsized to one mobile phone. Now I’ve got two… Go back to my older trip reports and you’ll notice fairly nice photos (not to pat myself on the back). When you have a decent camera and nice […]
Eco-Terrorists Vow To Shut Down London Heathrow
Climate change protestors have warned that they will shut down London Heathrow for one day in June and 10 days in July using drones unless the airport abandons plans for a runway expansion. Extinction Rebellion is a “socio-political movement” around the world that protests government response (or lack of response) to climate change. The group, […]
Can American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Survive The Summer?
American Airlines has had difficulty with employee groups lately and morale is low. But with the stock price at an all-time low and the potential for employee action, can CEO Doug Parker possibly survive the summer? 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 […]
Air New Zealand Eyes New York Nonstop With Latest 787-10 Order
Air New Zealand will stick with Boeing to replace its 777-200 fleet. In choosing the 787-10, Air New Zealand hinted it can offer nonstop service between Auckland and New York for the first time. But how? Air New Zealand will order eight 787-10 aircraft with an option for up to 12 more. Deliveries will commence […]
Why The Hyatt Credit Card Free Night Always Pays Off
Each year I never know when or where I’ll use it, but I always end up extracting maximum value from it. I’m talking about the free anniversary night benefit on the World of Hyatt co-branded credit card from Chase. The card carries a $95 annual fee but comes with a free night each year deposited […]
Ethiopian Airlines Blasts FAA For Protecting Boeing, May Never Fly 737 Again
Ethiopian Airlines is disputing statements from a Federal Aviation Administration official this week, alleging that the FAA is trying to divert blame from Boeing. Ethiopian’s CEO also suggested that his airline is in no rush to resume flying the 737 MAX and may never do so again. Acting FAA administrator Daniel K. Elwell appeared before […]
Delta CEO “Encourages” Boeing CEO
In a wide-ranging interview with Marketplace, Ed Bastian talked about Delta’s future relationship with Boeing. First, let me give a plug for the full interview. When I turned on my car yesterday, I heard Ed Bastian’s voice…he was being interviewed by Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace. You can watch a portion of the interview here: […]
Learn From The Pros How To Travel Like A Pro
Frequent Traveler University is coming to Chicago the first weekend in June. Through midnight PT on Friday, you can save $30 on the price of admission. Both Kyle and I will be speaking on behalf of Live and Let’s Fly. Other speakers include: Rudy Maxa, Rudy Maxa’s World Jon and Ben Nickel d’Andrea, No Mas […]
A Double Whammy For Boeing
The news just got much worse for Boeing, even as the aircraft manufacturer continues to struggle over the 737 MAX issue. As the trade war between the United States and People’s Republic of China continues to escalate, China’s next retaliatory move may be against Boeing. The warning was lodged by Hu Xijin, the Editor In […]
The Real Reason Air Italy Won’t Receive 787
Air Italy has revealed it will not receive any Boeing 787s but instead maintain a longhaul fleet of exclusively Airbus A330 aircraft. In an interview with Aviation Analyst, Air Italy’s COO Rossen Dimitrov shared his rationale. Because of the delay in Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries, we have decided to expand the fleet with Airbus A330s […]
United Restores Two Polaris Cutbacks
United is restoring two cutbacks in Polaris Business Class on late-evening flights from Washington Dulles to Europe while extending its mandatory express dining trial another month. Last month I wrote about a one-month trial program at Washington Dulles on four late-evening departures to Europe: Dublin (UA126) Frankfurt (UA932) Lisbon (UA168) London (UA924) In an effort […]
United Battles Barefoot Lounge Bandit And Onboard Shaving Stupidity
We are quick to complain about airlines, but tonight I pity United Airlines for having to deal with a dynamic duo of dimwittedness on the ground and in the air. Let’s start on the ground. United offers beautiful Polaris Lounges at five hubs across the United States. These lounges serve up comfortable seating, top-shelf liquor, […]
Southwest Airlines Looks Beyond Boeing, Quietly Meets With Airbus Operator
The model is simple: one aircraft and one aircraft only. But after 47 years, Southwest may finally be looking beyond the Boeing 737. When Southwest Airlines began operations in June 1971, it chose the Boeing 737 for its fleet. For nearly five decades, the Dallas-based airline has yet to deviate. But two recent Boeing 737 […]
United CEO Oscar Munoz Embraces His Inner-Kirby
United CEO Oscar Munoz recently sat down with ABC News to talk shop. Some of his statements really took me by surprise. If you’re interested, you may want to start by watching the full interview below. It’s only about three minutes long: Munoz made several statements that I want to tackle. In speaking about the […]
JetBlue As The “Goldilocks” Airline
JetBlue styles itself as the bowl of porridge that is not too hot, not too cold, but just right. It believes customers, let’s call them Goldilocks, will always choose JetBlue when they can. You remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As JetBlue looks toward London and beyond, it wants to be the […]
Sweet Discount On Frequent Traveler University Chicago
Frequent Traveler University is coming to Chicago the first weekend in June. Through midnight PT, you can save $30 on the price of admission. Both Kyle and I will be speaking on behalf of Live and Let’s Fly. Other speakers include: Rudy Maxa, Rudy Maxa’s World Jon and Ben Nickel d’Andrea, No Mas Coach Mike Graziano, Make […]
United’s Diametrically Different Hawaii Strategy Than Southwest
United Airlines and Southwest could not differ more when it comes to how each approaches service to Hawaii. Southwest’s entry into the Hawaiian market has caused ripples. This has concerned some legacy airline employees who fear cutbacks. But for United, which offers more service to Hawaii than any other mainland carrier, the key is offering […]
