When the pandemic began, American Airlines quickly retired its fleet of Airbus A330 as well as Boeing 757 and 767 jets. In hindsight, that does not appear to have been a wise decision. Facing an aircraft shortage due to extended 787 production delays, American Airlines has just cancelled four longhaul routes and delayed a fifth. […]
Spirit Airlines Spontaneous Trip Giveaway At Miami
Spirit Airlines celebrated its second round of Miami launch flights with a really unique promotion of spontaneous flight giveaways. 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. Spirit Airline Miami Expansion Spirit Airlines has […]
United Airlines Seeks To Capitalize On American Airlines’ Woes
A letter from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby seeks to capitalize on the recent woes at American Airlines, painting a picture of contrasts concerning operational reliability and passenger behavior onboard. United Airlines Paints A Contrasting Picture With American Airlines The note, with subject line “Fly with confidence this holiday season” and signed by Kirby, was […]
United Airlines Plans 10 New Transatlantic Routes In 2022
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expects summer transatlantic travel in 2022 to be at the highest level ever. To help meet that anticipated demand, United is adding 1o new transatlantic flights next year and will also commence previously-announced new routes delayed due to the pandemic. 10 New Transatlantic Routes For United Airlines Summer 2022 Season […]
United Airlines Plans 3,500 Flights Per Day This December
In another sign that demand is surging for U.S. domestic travel, United Airlines plans to operate 91% of its December 2019 schedule in December 2021, which would make it the busiest month since the pandemic began. United Airlines Sees Surge In Demand, Plans December 2021 Schedule With 3,500 Domestic Flights Per Day United says searches for […]
Avelo Airlines Adds Four Burbank Flights
Avelo Airlines is adding four flights to Hollywood Burbank Airport as it seeks to find its niche in an ultra-competitive landscape. Avelo Airlines Is Based In Burbank (BUR) In April, Avelo launched with service from Burbank to the following cities: Arcata – Eureka, CA (ACV) Bozeman Yellowstone, MT (BZN) Eugene, OR (EUG) Grand Junction, CO […]
United Airlines Will Offer Complimentary Meals On Hawaii Flights In Economy Class
United Airlines will offer fresh complimentary meals to economy class passengers on longer Hawaiian flights starting in August. Complimentary Meals Return To Hawaiian Flights On United Airlines Effective August 1, 2021, United Airlines will offer a complimentary snack or meal on its longer Hawaiian flights. Depending upon the distance, passengers will receive either a sandwich […]
United Airlines Will Allow Economy Class Passengers To Pre-Order Snacks, Beverages
Passengers on United Airlines, no matter the cabin, can soon use United’s mobile app to pre-order meals, snacks, and beverages onboard. The service will initially launch from Chicago this week and expand to all flights over 1,500 miles later this year. United Airlines Pre-Order Will Allow First + Economy Class Passengers To Pre-Reserve Meals, Snacks, […]
Spirit Moves Closer to Miami Launch, Milwaukee Expansion
Spirit Airlines continues to expand to new cities like Milwaukee while its all-new Miami flights are ready for booking. 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. Spirit Flights From Miami Ready For Booking […]
Details: United Airlines Orders 270 New Aircraft
It’s official. United Airlines is ordering 270 new aircraft; a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrbowdy jets. In fact, by 2023, United will be accepting delivery of one jet every three days. United Airlines Orders 270 New Aircraft As expected, United is ordering nearly 300 new aircraft, the largest order in United’s history. The order […]
Airline Bailout: Expansion, Gouging At Taxpayer Expense
Carriers weren’t shy to discuss the tremendous hardship they’d be under and just how many jobs would be lost if they weren’t granted a bailout. But now that the recovery is here, the airlines seem to have forgotten who their friends were. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please […]
United Airlines Adds Florida Transcontinental Routes
United Airlines is adding a trio of new transcontinental flights between California and Florida, ramping up competition ahead of the busy winter travel season. United Airlines Adds Tampa Service From Los Angeles + San Francisco Starting October 31, 2021, United will operate daily service between Los Angeles and Tampa per the following schedule: UA2018 Los […]
Spirit Airlines Confronts American Airlines In Miami
Spirit Airlines will not only launch service to Miami, but add 30 new routes starting this autumn. All but one route will represent a direct challenge to American Airlines, setting up a fare war that may not benefit either airline, but will benefit consumers. Spirit Airlines Announces It Will Service Miami With 30 New Routes […]
Spirit Airlines Grows From St. Louis, Louisville
Spirit Airlines announces even more destinations from St. Louis and Louisville today. Here’s where they are going next. 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. Spirit Destinations Grow Spirit Airlines is adding new […]
Southwest Airlines’ Huge Hawaii Expansion
Southwest Airlines will greatly expand its service in Hawaii with new service from four cities which will directly challenge competitors and respond to growing demand for travel to the Hawaiian islands. Southwest Airlines Announces Hawaii Expansion From Four Cities Two years ago, Southwest launched service to Hawaii from Oakland (OKA), Sacramento (SMF), San Diego (SAN), […]
A Productive Day Trip To New York JFK On United Airlines
When United Airlines left New York Kennedy five years ago, I was present to say goodbye. Five years later, I was happy to welcome United back and enjoy transcontinental service between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) once again. As an added bonus, I had another extremely productive and restful day. My United Airlines […]
Spirit Airlines Adds New Los Angeles Routes
Spirit Airlines is launching more new routes from Los Angeles International Airport, including its first ever international routes. New Domestic + International Spirit Airlines Routes From Los Angeles Earlier this month I wrote about Spirit’s unique new nonstop service between Los Angeles and New York LaGuardia. That flight will only operate on Saturdays due to […]
United Airlines Adds Point-To-Point Service From Several Midwest Cities
United Airlines is ramping up for a summer of domestic travel with a number of new flights from non-hub cities to popular vacation destinations. The move marks a further step away from the hub-and-spoke model during a pandemic in which all bets are off. New United Point-To-Point Routes Launching In May 2021 United will launch […]
United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service
United Airlines will add service between Boston and London, beating JetBlue to the punch and marking the first act of retaliation for JetBlue’s expansion at Newark. In Retaliation Against JetBlue, United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service Yesterday, JetBlue announced 10 new routes from Newark (EWR), most of which compete directly with United Airlines. JetBlue […]
United Airlines Saves 2,100 Connections…In One Day
I’ve written before about United Airlines ConnectionSaver, United’s technology which holds flights for connecting passengers without jeopardizing on-time arrival or onward connections for others. Winter storms recently put United’s program to the test and the result was 2,100 connections saved in just one day. What Is United ConnectionSaver? With advanced technology comes the ability to […]
