For the first time in more than a decade, I’ll enter next year with almost no elite status, but there are upsides to that too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Domestic Meltdown: Carriers Struggle Boiling Over
Beginning as early as Thursday, domestic flights on carriers across the country began to struggle with a variety of factors, but that meltdown has continued and has not improved. Here’s what’s happening. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
American Airlines Elevated A Loyalty Program… Alaska’s
American Airlines announced its new “Loyalty Points” frequent flyer program and elevated Alaska’s in the process. Here’s why. 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,...
Hilton, Delta, Create Road Map For Elite Status Extensions
Delta first extended elite status some weeks ago but following that model we can see the road map for status extensions for the other carriers and hotel chains. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Alaska-Emirates Partnership Effectively Ending Before July 31st
Alaska Airlines and Emirates have announced the upcoming end to their partnership but despite a July 31st termination date, aspects of the arrangement have already ended it would appear. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Elite Status Extensions Likely, But Not Now
Airlines extended status when no one was flying. They’ve been mum as routes have re-opened but status is likely to be extended just not now. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
American Airlines Offering International Upgrades to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Elites
As American Airlines and Alaska Airlines partnership begins, international upgrades will be available to MVP elites too. 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...
Airlines, Consumers Send Mixed Messages About Holiday Travel
Airlines have indicated they will cancel more flights due to dropping demand over the holiday period, but consumers are sending a different message. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
American Airlines Adds Yet Another Advantage – US Airline to Beat?
American Airlines has made a number of substantial changes to the carrier, but its latest advantage may make American the US airline to beat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Airlines Require Masks, But Don’t Enforce
Many US airlines now require masks for passengers and staff, but some have indicated they won’t enforce the rule leaving me to ask, what’s the point? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Loyalty Program Elite Status Winners and Losers
While elite status seems inconsequential during the coronavirus crisis, some programs came out on top while others lagged behind. This is the loyalty program elite status winners and losers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Is Now The Time To Buy Miles?
Airlines, desperate for cash, are running lucrative purchased miles promotions. The opportunities seem almost too good to pass up, don’t they? But don’t buy miles unless you have a very specific trip in mind. Not in this world of...
First Class Dinner On Alaska Airlines (And A Mini Trip Report From My Mother)
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Earlier today,...
Alaska Airlines Joining oneworld Doesn’t Assure Program’s Demise
This week, Alaska Airlines joining oneworld made headlines. Many critics were quick to assume the death of one of the greatest loyalty programs in the world. Joining oneworld doesn’t have to mean Mileage Plan’s demise. If you are considering...
Alaska Airlines Copies United…In A Delicious Way
I’ve written before about how United Airlines essentially introduced stroopwafels to mainstream America. Soon you may be able to find these delicious Dutch treats on Alaska Airlines as well. Stroopwafels Appear On Alaska Airlines Stroopwafels are wafer cookies made...
Kudos To Alaska Airlines For Sincere Apology
Airlines mess up sometimes. When they do, the reaction is often to shift blame and deflect criticism. But Alaska Airlines did something refreshingly different after a rough weekend in Seattle. A trifecta hit Seattle at the end of last...
Act Fast: Save Up To 20% On Your Next Alaska Airlines Flight
Traveling on Alaska Airlines in early 2020? You can save up to 20% on your paid airfare with an easy promo code. In collaboration with Starbucks, Alaska is offering discounts of either 10% or 20% on paid economy class...
Will Southwest Really Merge With Alaska Or JetBlue?
Rumors are swirling that Southwest Airlines may solve its lingering Boeing 737 MAX problem by acquiring another airline. I just don’t see it happening. The theory goes something like this. Southwest has over 100 737 MAX on order, with...
Alaska Airlines Violates Our Trust…Again
Overnight, Alaska made two substantial changes to its MileagePlan program, resulting in many partner awards pricing significantly higher today than yesterday. I’ll say it bluntly: Alaska Airlines violated our trust once again and should be ashamed of itself. As...
Singapore Award Space Blocking On Alaska Airlines
You can now redeem Alaska MileagePlan miles for worldwide travel on Singapore Airlines. How does award space access compare to Singapore’s other partners and Singapore’s own KrisFlyer program? After announcing a partnership in 2017, Alaska MileagePlan members can finally...
