United Airlines will add service between Orange County and Honolulu this summer, another unconventional route perfect for the unconventional age in which we live in. United Airlines Adds Orange County – Honolulu Flights Starting on May 6, 2021, United Airlines will add new service between Orange County and Honolulu. The flights will operate daily according […]
United Airlines Adds Four New International Routes From Los Angeles
United Airlines will add four additional international routes from Los Angeles (LAX) this winter to destinations in Central America and Mexico. United Airlines Adds Four New International Routes From LAX United will begin new nonstop service between Los Angeles and: Belize Belize City Mexico Cozumel Manzanillo Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa All service will operate 1x weekly during the […]
Basic Business Class Expansion a Welcome Sight
ZIPAIR, a new Japanese carrier owned by Japan Airlines, is offering Basic Business Class and it’s a great solution to a problem many travellers face. 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. What […]
Southwest Challenges United Airlines Again. Last Time It Failed. Will It Work This Time?
Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Both airports are in cities already well-served by Southwest. Both are hubs for United Airlines. Does Southwest have a solid plan or will it fail like it did in Newark, another United hub? Southwest Challenges United With New […]
Review: United Club Washington National (DCA)
I consider the United Club Washington National (DCA) to be the most beautiful of all United Clubs. It transports you back to the golden era of travel. United Club Washington National Review This review is from my March 2020 visit and part of Africa trip report. Due to the pandemic, this lounge is temporarily closed. […]
The Strategy Behind United’s Florida Expansion
United is describing it’s new Florida service as “aggressive” and “opportunistic” as it sheds its traditional hub-and-spoke model to add 17 new Florida routes this winter. But is that what is really going on beneath the surface? Does United have a cohesive strategy behind its new Florida routes? Florida Strategy? Straight From The Mouth Of […]
United Airlines Adds 17 Non-Hub Florida Routes (Full Schedule)
In an unexpected move, United Airlines will add point-to-point service to several cities in Florida from non-hub airports. The move marks a practical adjustment to atrophying demand for business travel as a result of the pandemic. Here’s the full schedule of United’s new Florida routes. United Adds New Non-Hub Routes To Florida Starting on November […]
American Airlines Shrinks Further At LAX
American Airlines will further shrink at Los Angeles International Airport, ceding a number of domestic routes to Alaska Airlines as it focuses on its more profitable hubs. American Airlines LAX Routes Cuts AA will drop service between Los Angeles and: Eugene (EUG) Fresno (FAT) Louisville (SDF) Medford (MFR) Redmond (RDM) San Diego (SAN) Although not […]
The Strategy Behind The JetBlue – American Airlines “Strategic” Partnership
JetBlue and American Airlines surprised by the world by announcing a strategic partnership today that will introduce codesharing routes and reciprocal benefits for frequent flyers. While the “enemy of my enemy is my friend” argument comes into play, the move carves out spheres of influence that position both carriers to better recover from COVID-19. The […]
Here’s United Airlines’ August 2020 International Schedule
Earlier today I wrote about United’s ambitious domestic and international expansion for August. Although still a far cry from its schedule one year earlier, United will resume many international routes next month. Here’s a complete list of routes that constitute United’s August 2020 international schedule. Note that * indicates a new market in August and […]
United Airlines Unveils Ambitious August Schedule
Sensing a return in demand, United Airlines will scale up both domestic and international flights in August 2020. Here’s more info on the United Airlines August 2020 schedule. Key Highlights Nearly 25,000 additional domestic and international flights compared to July 2020 More than 350 additional daily flights from U.S. United hubs in August United will fly […]
JetBlue Plans Major Expansion With 30 New Routes (Full List)
Earlier today I wrote about JetBlue challenging United Airlines at Newark with new Mint (business class) service to the West Coast. But that’s not the only JetBlue 2020 expansion news today. Additionally, JetBlue plans to add several more routes across its network as domestic travel heats up for the summer months. JetBlue 2020 Expansion: Growth […]
Did Airlines Overreact To The Coronavirus?
With signs that the economy is recovering faster than expected, did airlines overreact to the coronavirus crisis? 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. Initially, Perhaps the Airlines Were Too Slow It was hard to gauge how isolated […]
Discount Airlines May Be Coronavirus Travel Remedy
Airlines are suffering along with other businesses during the coronavirus crisis. But discount airlines may be just the remedy that the travel industry needs. 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. Airlines Are Suffering, Recovery Unclear It’s no […]
Oscar Munoz’s Legacy At United Airlines
Earlier this week, Oscar Munoz stepped down as CEO of United Airlines, after nearly five years on the job. How should we evaluate his legacy? My friend Gary at View from the Wing called the Oscar Munoz legacy disappointing. His focus, however, was not so much on Munoz himself, but his critical decision in 2016 […]
Letter From New United CEO Scott Kirby Does Not Sound Like Kirby
I’ve read memos from United’s new CEO Scott Kirby for years. I’ve heard him speak. I’ve met him on multiple occasions. A video letter to United customers simply does not sound like him. But it’s the first step in his evolution from the man pulling the puppet strings to officially being the man in charge. […]
United Airlines’ Strategic Fleet Retirement Plan
Earlier I wrote about the revenue challenges United is facing during this time. That was not the only issue discussed during yesterday’s virtual “town hall” meeting with employees. United has also identified which aircraft it will retire and in which order if depressed demand continues. Which Aircraft Will United Retire If Demand Continues To Slump? […]
American Airlines: Better Late Than Never….
You wouldn’t be foolish for wondering if American Airlines was throwing everything against the wall lately, just hoping something would stick. But I’m going to give American Airlines a bit more credit. Yesterday, I discussed AA’s mad dash to innovate, including new longhaul service from Seattle and new partnerships with Alaska, GOL, and Qatar Airways. […]
United Airlines Exchanges Terse Words With Philippine Airlines
United Airlines and Philippines Airlines are escalating their fight over additional slots in both Seattle and Manila. As I wrote about last fall, United Airlines has opposed Philippine Airlines’ further U.S. expansion, arguing that the U.S. should not grant Philippines Airlines more slots until it is awarded more slots in Manila. United wants to increase […]
How Does United’s New Service To Dublin Impact 787 Base In Chicago?
United Airlines will launch new service between San Francisco and Dublin in 2020 using a 787. Will this new service impact the 787 build-up at Chicago O’Hare? United’s New San Francisco – Dublin Service United Airlines will launch year-around service between SFO and DUB in 2020, utilizing a single Boeing 787-8. UA852 Dublin to San […]
