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Jetlines

Jetlines: Canada’s New Ultra-Low-Cost Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2017November 14, 2023 11 Comments
Canada Jetlines Info

Hoping to become Canada’s first truly ultra-low-cost airline, Jetlines boasts an ambitious two-year plan for growth in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Service starts on June 1, 2018. Jetlines plans to build upon the success of ultra-low-cost-carriers (ULCCs)...

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United Airlines

What is the Difference Between United Polaris First and Polaris Business?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2017November 14, 2023 14 Comments
United Polaris First vs Business

Although United is gradually phasing out its international first class product, 777-2oos featuring an eight-seat first class section could conceivably be operating for the next three years as United gradually retrofits its fleet. What is the difference between Polaris...

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747Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Considers 747-8i

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2017November 14, 2023 6 Comments
Turkish Airlines 747

Turkish Airlines is reportedly in talks with Boeing to acquire eight 747-8i jets for use on passenger flights. We’ve heard rumors for years about interest from Turkish Airlines in acquiring 747-8s (and A380s) but past 747 rumors centered around...

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Travel

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 10, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a white airplane at an airport

After three consecutive weeks of travel, it was great to be home this week. I’m traveling a bit in the week ahead, but just with family and just by car. Hurricane Harvey and Irma have dominated news headlines this...

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Credit Cards

Equifax’s Unacceptable Response To Data Breach

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 10, 2017September 16, 2021 19 Comments
Stevie's worst nightmare (courtesy CNN).

Credit is important to many frequent flyers who rely on travel credit cards to fuel and fund their travel needs. This week Equifax, one of three credit reporting bureaus in the US, announced the discovery of a data breach...

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Family TravelHawaii

The Big Island: Outside the Resort

Carly Stewart Posted onSeptember 10, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a girl standing on a rocky beach looking at the ocean

My sister and her family are planning a trip to Hawaii next year and as we offer our recommendations and reminisce about our trip to the Big Island last October, I wanted to share this list. Here are a...

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Travel

Review: St. Regis Shanghai Jingan – Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 10, 2017September 16, 2021 8 Comments
Bedroom in the Caroline Astor suite

Combining the end of a mattress run for Marriott Platinum status and the only trip of my United 1K status match, I thought I would stray from my old mainstays and get a little wild. The St. Regis Shanghai...

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United Airlines

United Status Challenge: My First Flight

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 10, 2017September 16, 2021 18 Comments
Salmon salad

I was surprised and delighted to see that contrary to stated status match levels, I was granted a status challenge from American Airlines Executive Platinum status to 1K. After reading comments from our readers, I decided to take the...

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767United Airlines

First United 767-300 with Polaris Seats Takes Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
United 767 Polaris Business Class

Last month I wrote about the completion of United’s first 767-300 retrofit. Last night, the reconfigured aircraft took its first flight, from Newark to London. > Read More: Revealed: United 767 Polaris Cabin Layout There was some controversy that the...

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NewsUnited Airlines

How to Check In Hands-Free for Your Next United Airlines Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Amazon Echo United Airlines

You can now check-in for your United Airlines domestic flights without even lifting a finger or tapping a key. Just ask Alexa… I bought an Amazon Echo when it first came out…and have never opened it. I liked it...

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Tips

Can You Skip Flight Segments in Middle of Trip?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Skipping Airline Segments

One of the most common questions I receive at Award Expert is can I just skip that segment? The answer is no, unless it is the last segment of the ticket. The question is innately reasonable. Most people assume...

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Ethiopian AirlinesMeal of the Week

A Delicious Ethiopian Meal on Ethiopian Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2017November 14, 2023 11 Comments
Ethiopian Meal Ethiopian Airlines

I mentioned it briefly in my first thoughts on flying Ethiopian Airlines, but want to focus on an unexpectedly delicious Ethiopian meal on Ethiopian Airlines for my Meal of the Week post this week. Airline food is still airline...

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Delta Air Lines

Delta Infuriates Me With Lack of Common Sense

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2017November 14, 2023 18 Comments
Delta Delay Rebooking

I don’t fly Delta, but it is heralded by many as the best carrier in the United States with good operational reliability and great customer service. Forgive me for being skeptical. Yesterday, an employee was flying from New Orleans,...

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MiamiNews

Breaking: Shooting at Miami International Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Shooting Miami Airport

Miami-Dade Police shot a knife-wielding man who managed to breach a security checkpoint and make it all the way to the tarmac before being apprehended. Terminal J remains closed. I received an text from one of my employees a...

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Review: Somon Air 737 Business Class Dushanbe To Dubai

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Somon Air Business Class Review

Somon Air is the sole private airline (versus state-owned Tajik Air) in Tajikistan. We flew from Dushanbe to Dubai aboard a 737-900ER, the crown jewel of the fleet. While I’d rate the flight experience as good overall, Somon Air...

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Credit Cards

Breaking News: Massive Equifax Data Breach!

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 7, 2017September 16, 2021 6 Comments
Credit cards

  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. CNN is reporting that Equifax has experienced a massive data breach of up...

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United Airlines

New Houston to Sydney Flight on United Airlines — Too Long?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2017November 14, 2023 6 Comments
United Houston Sydney Info

United Airlines is launching new service from Houston to Sydney, Australia, an ultra-longhaul route that showcases new markets made possible by the 787-9. The new route will be daily and begins on January 18, 2018. Tickets are already on...

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Delta Air Lines

Hypocrisy: Delta Announces (Subsidized) New Indianapolis to Paris Route

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2017September 8, 2017 14 Comments
Delta Indianapolis Paris Flight

Good news for citizens of Indianapolis: starting next May, you can fly non-stop to Paris on Delta.  Ironically for an airline that decries Gulf subsidies as distorting real demand, the new international route will be subsided by the State...

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United Airlines

Heartwarming Video: United CEO Visits Houston

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
United Airlines Hurricane Harvey

United Airlines just released a heartwarming video covering CEO Oscar Munoz’s visit to areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. I don’t think the video requires much commentary. Here it is– I love the simple truth in this video...

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Ethiopian Airlines

How Was It? 10 Hours in Ethiopian Airlines Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2017November 14, 2023 13 Comments
Ethiopian Airlines Business Class Review

I’m home again. Yesterday I flew from Dublin, Ireland to Los Angeles on Ethiopian’s Fifth Freedom flight aboard a 787-8. It was my first time ever flying Ethiopian Airlines. How was it? A mixed bag, but good overall. I...

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