Cranky Flier argues that United has abandoned its Los Angeles hub in a piece entitled Should United De-Hub Los Angeles? It Already Has. The article is worth a read and presents some fascinating stats, but Cranky ultimately gets his analysis wrong: a more strategic and profitable flight schedule does not prove that United has de-hubbed Los Angeles. […]
United Airlines Shuffles Board as Oscar Munoz Readies Return
Two news items from United Airlines. First, Oscar Munoz will be back soon. Second, three new independent members to the Board have been appointed. Is there a link? Munoz is already back in a decision-making capacity but will resume his CEO role on a full-time basis on March 14, 2016. In a press release he […]
United Airlines Announces San Francisco to Singapore Route on 787-9
United Airlines has announced plans to offer daily non-stop service from San Francisco to Singapore beginning 01 June 2016 on its 787-9 aircraft. The new route will be one of the world’s longest at 8,446 miles (second only to Dallas to Sydney on Qantas…for now). Further paring back its Tokyo Narita hub, United’s Tokyo to […]
United Global Services and 1K Members Now Get Free Food in Economy Class
Rumors have been swirling over the last few days that United Airlines’ top-tier elite members would receive complimentary food in addition to complimentary alcoholic beverages when flying in economy class. I reached out to United for confirmation on Monday via Twitter and heard nothing back: Today, though, United made it official with the following […]
Further United International Expansion to Athens, Barcelona, Lisbon
On the heels of United Airlines’ announcement last week that it would commence service from its San Francisco hub to Xi’an, Auckland, and Tel Aviv comes news that it will add three summer routes next year, including the resumption of service to Athens. A United FA on Flyertalk leaked the news over the weekend and […]
United Announces Non-Stop Service from San Francisco to Auckland and Tel Aviv
The Boeing 787 is revolutionary in that it has made otherwise financially nonviable routes viable. United announced two new routes today, to be operated on its 787-8 and 797-9 aircraft from San Francisco — Tel Aviv and Auckland. San Francicso to Tel Aviv Non-Stop on United Airlines Sensing an opportunity in American’s recent announcement that […]
Free Beer and Wine + Upgraded Meals in United Airlines International Economy Class
United Airlines promised a refresh to its international longhaul economy class meal service in January and has finally unveiled its plans, set to debut in June 2015. Free beer and wine return not only to transpacific flights, but to all longhaul international flights. Menus will be refreshed and appetizers, albeit modest, will return. Even desserts […]
United Airlines Should Capitalize on AA’s Poor New In-Flight Meals
Both Rocky and Sriram have sampled American Airlines’ new onboard premium class menu, effective 01 September 2014, and both found it to be supremely lacking. They are not the only ones, for I have not read one positive review of the new meal policy. Meanwhile, United Airlines has announced a true enhancement in in-flight meal […]
Star Alliance Should Pursue Alaska Airlines
For all the complaints about US Airways being a “low-cost carrier” or offering an inferior in-flight product, the carrier has been a valuable member of Star Alliance that will be missed tremendously. With a healthy European route network and an expansive route map in the Southeast and Northeast, US Airways has nicely complimented United’s route […]
The Real Reason Behind United’s New Service to Atlantic City
United Airlines announced new service from Houston Bush Intercontinental and Chicago O’Hare to beleaguered Atlantic City, New Jersey this week in a deal that brought NJ Governor Chris Christie and United CEO Jeff Smisek together for a special ceremony on Thursday. But if you think this announcement is about service to Atlantic City, think again. […]
United Airlines Pulls a "Newark" at SFO
Responding to robust demand and added flights to Newark, Cleveland, and Houston, United Airlines has pulled a “Newark” on us at San Francisco International Airport. To understand what it means to “pull a Newark” you must be familiar with United’s operations at Newark’s Liberty International Airport. In a word, ugh. Faced with a post-merger gate […]
2023 In Review: Status, Destinations, Predictions Dashed
After a wild year, here’s where things ended up for me and my family, my predictions, and a look ahead. 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. Places I Thought I’d Go But […]
Am I Crazy To Attempt Such Tight Flight Connections In New Zealand?
I’m toying with the idea of taking a trip later to New Zealand this month, but I have to wonder whether it is worth the effort…or even plausible considering the razor-thin connection time in both Christchurch and Auckland. Foolish? Tight Flight Connections In New Zealand It has been years since I have been to New […]
JetBlue Will Add Service To Ireland, Scotland In 2024
JetBlue plans to continue its gradual transatlantic expansion with a trio of new flights next year, including service to Dublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland. JetBlue Plans Service To Ireland + Scotland JetBlue launched transatlantic flights in 2021 with service to London and this year added service to Paris and Amsterdam. Next year, it will add […]
What Is Google Flights Price Guarantee? How Does It Work?
Google Flights price guarantee is marketed for some tickets (but not all). What is it and how does it work? 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. Google Flights Price Guarantee is a […]
Delta Adds More Transpacific Service From LAX
Delta Air Lines is ramping up transpacific service from its Los Angeles (LAX) hub with more service to the South Pacific and a return to Mainland China. Delta Adding More LAX Transpacific Flights The fight for supremacy in Los Angeles is a difficult battle: American, Delta, and United all call LAX a hub and there […]
Guessing JetBlue’s Next European Destination
JetBlue Airways announced a third European city served by the “low cost” carrier this week. What cities are the next top contenders for JetBlue’s expansion into Europe? 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 […]
Solutions To CLEAR’s Limited Airport Footprint
CLEAR, the airport security expediting line is a great perk to utilize but its limited airport footprint remains a problem, here’s my solution. 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. CLEAR’s Current Airport […]
Elizabeth Warren Asks DOT To Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the DOT to block JetBlue’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines with a very strange basis for her request. 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. JetBlue’s Spirit Airlines Acqusition […]
Avianca (Abra) Setting Pace In South America
Avianca has announced tie-ups with a couple of airlines in a landmark deal in recent weeks and is quickly setting the pace for growth and change in Latin America. 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, […]