Alaska Airlines crosses the Atlantic for the first time April 28. Meanwhile, nine days earlier, British Airways restores a UK nonstop to St. Louis, the first since 2003. The Route Nobody’s Covering The travel blogosphere is busy writing about...
The Case That Supports A United-American Airlines Merger
Statements from United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby this week about a merger with American Airlines caused significant uproar but there is a case that supports the tie-up. Kirby’s Outlandish Proposal United isn’t just posturing anymore. The idea of a...
JetBlue-Alaska Makes Most Sense, But Does Alaska Want It?
There has been a lot of chatter this week about the possible targets from JetBlue for a merger, and among them Alaska makes the most sense, but are they interested? JetBlue Explores Merger Targets As Matthew recently reported in...
American’s 2025 Earnings Look Awful Next To Delta And United
Record revenue, relatively insignificant profit: American earned $111M on $54.6B while Delta and United cleared billions. The gap is getting hard to ignore. Record Revenue, Familiar Disappointment American Airlines just posted record full-year 2025 revenue of $54.6 billion, yet...
Surprisingly, Boeing Is On A Sales Tear, Especially In The Widebody Market
In a surprising shift, Boeing has had an incredibly strong year despite significant, persistent, aircraft approval delays. Airbus is losing on widebodies. For the better part of a decade, the commercial aircraft sales narrative has been painfully predictable. Airbus...
What Hawaiian Airlines AMEX Exit Means For Alaska MileagePlan
As Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian merge their loyalty programs, a final date has been provided for American Express Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines (and thus, Alaska Airlines.) The writing has been on the hangar wall for a while now:...
Missing: Premium American Airlines Aadvantage Awards To Asia
Despite more partners to Asia, falling demand, and fewer business travelers, premium award space using American Airlines Aadvantage miles is mostly missing. So Many Partners, So Few Seats Within oneworld, American Airlines has partnerships with a number of Asian...
American Airlines Staff Bonus As Out Of Touch As Management
American Airlines latest annual revenue figures are in and the paltry bonuses for staff reflect just how out of touch management is, especially amongst peers. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Two Large Airline Partners Leave Barclays Weeks Apart
It has been a rough few weeks for Barclays co-branded credit card division with a second departure from the portfolio. How will the bank change its approach? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Alaska Airlines Gave Away Key Advantage In Hawaiian Deal
Alaska Airlines has been given the green light by the DOT to acquire Hawaiian Airlines this week in a $1.9bn deal, but they may have handcuffed themselves. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Get Deserved Raise, Management Must Improve
After five years without a contract and raise, American Airlines flight attendants have been granted a substantial raise. But if management can’t improve operations, it’s all for nought. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Sometimes It’s Best To Not Take The Trip
A combination of challenges made it difficult to take a surprise trip last week. But sometimes, it’s best to skip the trip and plan for the future instead. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
What Alaska Airlines Did When My Account Was Hacked
My Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account was compromised, but when I contacted the airline to correct it, I was shocked by the response. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Southwest Airlines May Acquire A Competitor, But Which One?
Rumors are swirling that Southwest may acquire another carrier to cope with Boeing 737 delivery issues. But which one? 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...
Wall Street Journal Ranks Delta Best, JetBlue Worst In 2023
The Wall Street Journal’s annual airline rankings are in with Delta Air Lines at the top and JetBlue Airways at the bottom for the third straight year. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Broad Implications: Court Ruling Bigger Than JetBlue-Spirit Merger
A recent ruling to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines could have broad implications for not only both carriers but the US airline market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
It’s Been A Rough Start In 2024 For Commercial Aviation
Just three weeks into 2024, and already it’s been a very rough start for commercial aviation, specifically in the United States. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Robin Hayes’ JetBlue Exit Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Robin Hayes, JetBlue CEO, announced his resignation from the carrier. But the timing and transition leaves more questions than answers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Reasonable Question: Is The 737 Max Safe?
Following yet another incident, most recently on Friday night, reasonable questions about one of Boeing’s most controversial planes are being asked: Is the 737 MAX safe? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
