American Airlines pilots are upgraded above elite customers who may otherwise qualify for an upgraded seat. But this puts staff at odds with its best customers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
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...
Comprehensive Guide: American Airlines Elite Status in 2024
A comprehensive guide to American Airlines Status, including an overview of the AAdvantage loyalty program, understanding the different levels and benefits of elite status, earning Loyalty Points, maximizing the value of elite status, and tips for achieving and maximizing...
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...
Video: Man Restrained By Passengers And Crew On Miami Flight
A serious incident took place onboard an American Airlines flight to Miami from Rio on Saturday morning resulting in passengers and crew restraining a man. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Coincidence? United, Delta, American Change Business Programs
Airline business incentive programs like Delta SkyBonus, United PerksPlus, and American Business Extra are all changing this year and on short notice. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Delta SkyMiles Changes Are A Gift To Every Frequent Traveler
Delta SkyMiles changes announced earlier this year received tremendous consumer backlash, other brands have taken note and aren’t pushing it. That’s a gift to every frequent traveler. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Eek: United Would Require How Much Spending For Status?
United Mileage Plus was applauded for adding an option to earn status via spending-only this week and not raising qualification rates, but taking a closer look, it might be impossible to do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
FedEx Pilot Off-Loading Might Not Mean What You Think
Federal Express encouraged some of its pilots to apply for jobs elsewhere this week. Speculation has swirled around layoffs, the economy, but there might be something else at play. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
An Alternative Theory On Why Discount Carriers Are Struggling
Airlines in the discount sector in the United States have announced losses in their recent quarterly reports. There’s been much speculation, but I have an alternative theory. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
American Airlines Passenger Upgrades Herself, Asked To Move For ‘White People’
An American Airlines passenger helped herself to a first class seat but was asked to move back to economy. Then another passenger was upgraded to the seat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Japan Airlines Premium Economy Has New Unique Key Feature
Japan Airlines’ new A350-1000 flagship aircraft has an exciting overhaul, but the most important might be a unique feature in Premium Economy. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
What Airline Status Matches Say About Delta’s Skypocalypse
The fallout from the changes to Delta’s SkyMiles Medallion qualifications has been swift and strong. But here’s what all of those status matches tell us from the other airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines-Hyatt Status Challenge Perfectly Timed
In either a strategic masterstroke or an incredible coincidence, American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels reciprocal status challenge is perfectly timed, and even better for me personally. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Delta SkyMiles Changes: Crazy Like A Fox Or Just Plain Crazy
More ink has been spilled over the major Delta SkyMiles devaluation this week and just how crazy it is. Perhaps it’s not crazy at all. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Really Aren’t Happy
American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly made their feelings clear, they aren’t happy and they are willing to strike. What does this mean for flights? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
American Airlines’ Loyalty Points Miss A Few Opportunities
American Airlines rolled out Loyalty Points and changed the way flyers earn points and status with the program. But there are a couple of missed opportunities, one glaring. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
American, Delta, United Airlines Labor Will Want New Deals
On the heels of historic pilot contracts, one labor group at American Airlines is also looking for a me-too revision to its deal, others will follow. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
