Citing fear of aircraft repossession, Avianca Brasil filed for bankruptcy protection in São Paulo on Monday. Earlier this week I wrote about the issues facing Avianca Brasil…and how it might indirectly impact United Airlines. After a Brazilian court ordered...
My Prediction For United’s “Historic” New Route Announcement
United Airlines’ CEO Oscar Munoz will make a “historic” route announcement today. I have 10 predictions for potential new routes. According to an insider on airliners.net, United will make a historic route announcement today at 11:00AM CT. United Airlines...
United Expands Basic Economy To Intercontinental Flights, But Loosens Up Rules
United Airlines is rolling out Basic Economy fares on intercontinental flights, but also loosening some restrictions. Yesterday, United introduced trans-Atlantic Basic Economy fare on select routes. These vary in three key ways from domestic and shorthaul Basic Economy tickets:...
Review: A Return To The Hyatt Place Bangkok
Last year I was the first Globalist to stay at the Hyatt Place Bangkok during the hotel’s soft opening. A year later, the hotel continues to mature…in a good way. By virtue of my cheap Hong Kong Airlines business...
New Hyatt Regency In Bangkok Looks Stunning
Hyatt will soon opens its fourth property in Bangkok, a five-star Hyatt Regency on Sukhumvit Road. The new hotel looks stunning. The new property was supposed to open this month, but reservations are still not available for stays before January 01,...
United Airlines Will Invest Millions More At Washington Dulles
United Airlines will invest at least $34 million at Washington Dulles International Airport to expand the C-Concourse and construct a new Polaris Lounge. In a “public-private” partnership, United will front the bill to add an extension to Terminal C...
Delta Seriously Restricts Emotional Support Animals
Delta will impose a strict new ban on emotional support animals on longer flights, effective next week. The carrier will also tighten restrictions on service animals next year. While the carrier already tightened its emotional support animal policy earlier this year,...
Beautiful New Business Class On Royal Air Maroc 787-9
It’s an exciting time for Royal Air Maroc. Last week the Moroccan carrier formally announced plans to join the oneworld alliance. Now Royal Air Maroc will soon start taking delivery of beautiful new 787-9 aircraft. First, a note on the livery....
How Shall I Give Away My Last United Club Pass Without Being Creepy?
I’ve got one last United Club pass that expires later this month and I want to find the right person to give it to. No, I’m not going to have a contest or sweepstakes on the blog…at least not...
As Court Orders Airline To Surrender 20% Of Fleet, United Watches From Afar
A Brazilian court has ordered Avianca Brasil to surrender 20% of fleet to lessors. Meanwhile, the carrier downplays the ruling as unnecessary. Even so, investor United Airlines is watching carefully. BOC Aviation and Constitution Aircraft leases aircraft, mostly Airbus A320,...
A Day In The Life Of A United Flight Attendant
United Airlines has released a new video showcasing a day in the life of four flight attendants. Beyond the marketing fluff, what is this video attempting to show us? Here’s the latest video: Earlier this year, United came out...
Air Malta Exploring Service To New York, Toronto, And Mumbai
Air Malta is eyeing longhaul service from Malta to the United States, Canada, and India. Using Airbus A321s, the carrier hopes to continue its recent expansion to include New York, Toronto, and Mumbai. Already the carrier has added new...
Review: United’s “Classified” Restaurant at Newark (Breakfast)
I had a rare connection in Newark and enough time to try United’s exclusive “Classified” restaurant. Was it worth the time and money? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Why Delta’s Basic Economy Awards Are Great
Delta Air Lines began offering Basic Economy awards at lower prices. While Basic Economy can be a problem for some travelers, I welcome the move. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
United’s Hidden-City Pressure Works on Me
A few weeks ago United Airlines pursued a customer regarding hidden-city ticket offenders to recover cash and ward off future behavior. At least in my case, the tactic worked a charm. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Why JetBlue Dinner In MINT Class Is The Best
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. Despite our...
Matthew In The Middle: Should I Have Been More Assertive In Claiming Armrests?
We know that middle seat passengers have a claim to both armrests, but would you actually fight for them? Earlier this week I booked a very last-minute ticket to fly from Los Angeles to Houston. I ended up with...
Poor Operational Performance For United In November Raises Questions
United Airlines reported disappointing operational performance for November, leading U.S. legacy carriers in terms of flight cancellations and delayed arrivals. Can the weather explain this away or is something else at work? United has performed significantly better on the...
Review: Hong Kong Airlines A330 Business Class Hong Kong To Bangkok
The short flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok was just enough time to appreciate the Hong Kong Airlines A330 business class product. After three days of excellent meetings in Hong Kong, it was time to go home. But instead...
Why Passengers Loved United’s Boeing 737 MAX 9
We hear a lot of bad things about the Boeing 737 MAX 9, so I was surprised at what a positive reception the aircraft received by passengers around me on a recent flight. Earlier this week, I flew from...
