On Facebook, Thai Airways launched its new Premium Economy Plus class and it’s comparable to business class, but details are scant, and questions abound. Thai Airways Premium Economy Plus In an announcement on Facebook, Thai Airways launched a new...
Uber, Like Delta, Should Testify To Congress Over Pricing
Uber has been shown to charge different pricing based on the airline chosen for airport drop-offs. Like Delta, they too should be called before Congress. Uber Charges Different Prices For The Same Airport Drop-Off We have seen dynamic pricing...
The JetBlue Mosaic Challenge And Why I Can’t Pass It Up
JetBlue is offering American Airlines Executive Platinum, Concierge Key and Delta Platinum, 360 members a status challenge I can’t say no to. Status Match, Challenge JetBlue has rolled out a status match for competing carriers to its markets. Significant...
Delta’s Play In Orlando—New Focus City Strategy Emerging?
Delta Air Lines just did something that, on the surface, looks small: seven new Saturday-only flights from Orlando. But the implications run much deeper. Come December 20, Delta will begin service from Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham (BHM), Cincinnati (CVG),...
United’s Answer To Failing Credit Cards Is Coupons, Fees
United Airlines raised their credit card fees, added some coupons, and removed a benefit. This is their fix for a credit card relationship that lags all competitors? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Travel Data Points Flashing To An Imminent Recession
Warning signs from the travel space are flashing a recession is coming, here are those points and a reason it may not be entirely bad. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Southwest: Investor Forced Changes But Killed The Airline
Southwest Airlines has been under attack by investor group, Elliott Investment Management, and succumbing to that this week just killed the airline. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Expedia Group Stock Jumps On 2024 Q4 Holiday Earnings
Expedia Group Holdings’ stock jumped 17.3% thanks to its latest earnings report based on a strong 2024 holiday season. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Expedia Posts Strong...
Look Ahead: 2025 Travel Trends And Predictions
The new year is upon us and there are a number of trends both in the luxury travel space as well as in the points and miles space. Here’s what to expect in 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com...
Spirit Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Continues Flying
Spirit Airlines announced today that it has submitted filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and debt restructuring and will continue flying and selling tickets. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Delta, Lufthansa Join Major Airlines, Revise Earnings Down
Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa have both revised earnings down within the quarter citing capacity as the reason. Combined with the others, the true picture is pretty clear. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Pilot Shortage Over? Airlines Curtail Hiring, Layoff Some
Is the commercial airline pilot shortage over? Maybe, some airlines have frozen pilot hiring and others have laid some off or offered paid them not to fly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Delta SkyMiles Revision Remains Absurd, Will Lose Customers
Delta announced requirements for its SkyMiles loyalty program elite levels would increase by 50-100% but after backlash reduced those adjustments to 25-67% increases. That’s not going to be good enough. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Shady Airline Status Seller, BasisTravel, Hurts Elite Challenges
A company is outright selling airline status matches and challenges through shady practices and it’s not good for elite loyalty members. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
United Airlines Pilots Union Authorizes Strike Vote: What This Could Mean For The Airline And Passengers
The United Airlines Holdings Inc. pilots union has unanimously authorized a strike vote, according to a recent report by Reuters. This move by the union comes in the wake of months of negotiations over pilots’ contracts, with the pilots...
Unthinkable: Should We Abandon All COVID Policies?
Most evidence heretofore has suggested that Omicron may be the mildest variant of COVID-19 and provide protection against other variants, should we just abandon all COVID-19 policies as a result? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
American Airlines: Hoping For Improvement With CEO Isom At Helm
American Airlines announced last week that Robert Isom would replace Doug Parker as CEO of the carrier. Here’s to hoping for improvement – but what other choice do we have? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
American Airlines Status Extension Inevitable Yet Impossible
Delta Air Lines has, once again, extended status for its Medallion Members leaving American Airlines in a precarious position for its Advantage loyalty status holders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Most Airline Stocks Have Doubled, More Runway Ahead?
The covid-19 pandemic shattered the travel industry which is still recovering today. But many airline stocks have doubled since their 52-week lows, do they have more runway ahead or will they crash and burn? If you are considering booking...
Delta’s Bid To Become The Premium U.S. Airline
Delta’s decision to continue to block seats while other airlines squeeze passengers in represents an interesting new dynamic within the U.S. market. Will Delta become America’s new premium airline? Some may argue Delta already is the nation’s premium airline....
