United Airlines has a word for Delta Air Lines: “Healthy businesses don’t make excuses.” In a not-so-subtle jab, United argues that it takes a “no excuses” approach to issues that impact operations, even beyond its control. United Jabs Delta:...
Entitled American Airlines Executive Platinum Shows Up Late To Board In Miami, Acts Surprised When Denied Boarding
When you show up late to board your flight, you cannot expect a seat on it. An American Airlines Executive Platinum member plus a companion and child lost their seats after showing up late to board a flight in...
American Airlines Awarded $9.4 Million By Jury In Skiplagged Lawsuit
American Airlines won its lawsuit against Skiplagged for copyright infringement and was awarded $9.4 million by a Fort Worth jury, but lost its trademark claim. What does this mean for the future of Skiplagged? American Airlines Wins Copyright Lawsuit...
Photo Essay: Thimphu, The Fascinating Capital Of Bhutan
I found Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, among the most unique cities I have ever visited, a fascinating mix of architecture and culture that made for a wonderful visit. Thimphu, Bhutan: A Photo Essay With Commentary The population of...
United Airlines CEO Discusses The “Profitable” Future Of MileagePlus
Top leaders at United Airlines have foreshadowed a future of MileagePlus marked by accelerating profit. What does the future of MileagePlus look like for travelers? United Airlines CEO, COO On The Future Of MileagePlus At yesterday’s Q3 earning call...
The Airline With The Most Social Media Followers
Does social media matter for an airline? Yes, it most certainly does. And one carrier, surprising to me, leads the way in terms of social media followers. The Airline With The Most Social Media Followers – Qatar Airways I...
American Copies United, Will Start Enforcing Boarding Priority…Will It Work?
American Airlines says it will start enforcing boarding priority using a system United Airlines has used for many years. While it may not work flawlessly, it should reduce the number of folks trying to board early and empower gate...
As United Airlines Announces Stock Buybacks, Sara Nelson Threatens Chaos
United Airlines announced healthy revenue and profits today, beating Wall Street estimates, but also announced it would initiate its first stock buybacks since before the pandemic, infuriating Sara Nelson and the union representing flight attendants. United Airlines Beats Wall...
Alaska Airlines Updates Mileage Plan: Winners And Losers
There’s a lot to like about the changes Alaska Airlines announced today for its Mileage Plan loyalty program, but also some bad news, especially for regular Alaska flyers. Overall, though, Mileage Plan remains a unique and valuable program with...
In The Face Of Strained Relations, Canadian Government Lends Air India A Helping Hand After 777-300ER Bomb Threat Diversion
We cannot discuss the latest bomb threat diversion on Air India, this time to a remote Canadian province, without talking about the unraveling relations between Canada and India. The likely common link? The Khalistan movement. But an act of...
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million By US Government For Jewish Passenger Discrimination
Lufthansa faces a $4 million fine from the United States Department of Transportation and a strict warning never to lump passengers, Jewish or otherwise, together on the basis of their ethnicity or religion. US Levies $4 Million Fine Against...
Bizarre: United Airlines Flight Attendant Reaches Under Tray Table, Brushes Against My Crotch…
I had a very strange encounter with a flight attendant on a recent United Airlines flight from Paris to San Francisco. He was so impatient to conclude the meal service that he reached under the table and grabbed my...
Delta Shifts From Hot Meals Onboard To Panera Bread In Detroit After Listeria Outbreak
For several days, Delta Air Lines has suspended hot meals on over 200 flights out of Detroit (DTW), blaming a “food safety issue.” Aviation insider JonNYC is reporting that a listeria outbreak is to blame. Delta Air Lines Shifts...
Great Coffee In Thimphu, Bhutan
As much as I loved climbing to Tiger’s Nest, I loved spending a quiet day in the Bhutanese capital city of Thimphu, where I found some great coffee… Best Coffee In Thimphu, Bhutan I spent my first couple nights...
Frontier Passenger Demands Aircraft Return To Gate, Claims To Be The “Sovereign Ruler” Of “The Seven Continents”
A Frontier Airlines passenger declared herself “president” and “sovereign ruler” of the seven continents after a pilot refused to return to the gate to retrieve her lost mobile phone. Long live the queen… Frontier Passenger Claims To Be President...
Delta Plans To Unbundle Business Class…Will American + United Follow?
Unbundling business class would be a big deal in the United States, but it appears that Delta Air Lines is seriously considering it, meaning American Airlines and United Airlines will almost certainly follow. But does it make financial sense...
Lufthansa CEO Fears For The Future Of German Aviation
After both Ryanair and Eurowings announced large service cuts in Germany in 2025, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr says he is concerned that high taxes and fees at German airports will continue to drive carriers away. He’s right. Lufthansa CEO...
Review: SO Paris Hotel (Accor)
We tried the fashion-forward design property, SO/Paris Hotel near the Sarbonne and we have definitively found our new home in the city of lights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Stolen Miles: American Airlines Requires An FBI Report
My wife found miles were stolen from her American Airlines account; to get them back American Airlines needs a FBI report. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
New Report: Fly Slower, Higher, Only Long Haul For Environment
A new report has a solution to reduce emissions by air travel: fly slower at higher altitudes and eliminate short haul flying. This should totally work. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
