United’s Perks Plus, the airline’s business incentive program, made changes to its redemptions. Those changes give us a rare glimpse behind the curtain of United Airlines’ current performance. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Airline Alcohol Ban Won’t Stop Incidents
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have both banned alcohol aboard their flights amidst a spat of customer incidents, but as terrible as those issues have been, it won’t solve the problem. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
American Airlines Investor Questions Future of Business Travel
Last week, many airlines held earnings calls with investors. One American Airlines investor raised questions about the future of business travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Where To Get A Covid Test for Travel
The world is reopening in many cases, but regardless of vaccination status, many still require a negative COVID-19 test. But where do you get a covid test for travel? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy
I didn’t fly in premium economy class, but I did fly in a premium economy seat. For reasons I cannot explain nor understand, American Airlines does not market its premium economy cabin as a separate class of service on...
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...
My Productive 10-Hour Trip To Nowhere On American Airlines
I recently spent over 10 hours on American Airlines, only to end up exactly where I started. But it was by design and proved to be an incredibly productive day aboard the 777-200. As an added bonus, I even...
What It’s Like to Fly With Spirit Airlines Gold Status
Spirit Airlines transformed its Free Spirit loyalty program. Here’s what it’s like to fly with Spirit Airlines Gold status. 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...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class
In terms of transcontinental premium products, American Airlines currently offers a better overall product than either Delta or United. This review covers my journey from JFK-LAX aboard American Airlines 777-200 in business class. American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club New York (JFK)
After arriving from London, we had several hours in New York JFK before our connection to Los Angeles. While the Flagship Lounge and Flagship Bridge were closed, the Admirals Club was open. American Airlines Admirals Club JFK Review Location...
Compromised Data: American, United, Delta – Oh My
It has been a rough week for frequent flyers and most of them were on the ground. Compromised data at American, United, and Delta Air Lines leaves flyers wondering what’s next? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Pent Up Travel Demand Awaits End To COVID-19
Market indications have shown that pent-up travel demand awaits an end to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Will airlines, hotels, car rental, and cruise companies be able to handle the demand? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Observations from Flying/Traveling this Week
I had a business trip that took me flying this week from Florida to Colorado. I had some surprises as well as expected experiences. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
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: Is It Christmas or Bust?
American Airlines had a worrisome earnings call this week with investors. It seems the carrier needs a great Christmas or could go bust. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
2021: The Year of the Status Match
Airlines, Hotel Chains, and Car Rental Agencies are going to compete for travelers hard in 2021. Welcome to the Year of the Status Match. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Will COVID-19 Return Bigger Planes to Shorter Flights?
Demand and efficiencies change over time, but there are a few good reasons why larger aircraft may be returning to shorter flights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Airline Change Fees Aren’t Gone Forever
Almost every major US airline has announced that change fees are gone “forever.” No, they aren’t. 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...
Non-Stop Flights, Not Hubs, The Way Forward
See As airlines begin to alter their schedules for the coming months, they are moving away from the favored hub-and-spoke model in favor of non-stops. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...