Delta Air Lines and United have both indicated they will unbundle elements of their business class products, will American Airlines follow suit? Basic Business Class Is Coming, Whether We Like It Or Not Delta first indicated that it would...
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),...
Mixed Financial Results Paint Murky Travel Picture In 2025
As airlines, hotel chains, and travel providers report earnings and adjust financial forecasts, 2025 is full of mixed results and conflicting signals. Financial Winners, Bright Points Focusing on the bright spots, the first quarter of 2025 produced some winners...
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,...
Report: Americans Avoiding Travel During Election Week
The upcoming election has some travelers changing their plans and either delaying or forgoing travel during the upcoming US presidential election. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Thanksgiving...
United, Frontier Could Benefit From Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy rumors gained steam this week and that could make things interesting for United and other legacy carriers. 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...
DOT Probes Frequent Flyer Programs In Futile, Pointless Effort
The United States Department of Transportation announced a probe into the largest rewards programs of four airlines in the country. But it’s entirely pointless and will change nothing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Basic Business Class Might Be Better Than We Think
Delta Air Lines announced it was pursuing a less premium version of Business Class with fewer amenities, here’s why I might welcome such an option and you might too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
United Follows Delta Extortion Rates, Forgets Key Elements
United has raised Award Anytime rates yet again edging ever close to Delta’s nosebleed high pricing, but forgets a few key elements. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
The Problem With The Airlines’ “Capacity” Earnings Narrative
Airlines from the busiest markets in the world have stated that there was too much capacity on the market, but that masks a bigger problem – bad for investors and flyers alike. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
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...
Delta Doesn’t Know Skymiles Penalty Refund On Cancelled Ticket
Cancelling a Delta SkyMiles redemption – especially in Basic Economy – is straight forward, but what you get back in your refund even Delta doesn’t know. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Despite Record Contract American Airlines Pilots Still Unhappy
Less than a year after receiving a record contract from management, American Airlines pilots still aren’t happy but now for a new reason. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
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....
Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos’ Meltdown Over Migrant Delta Air Lines Flights
Recently ousted Republican Congressman from New York, George Santos, took to Twitter calling out the TSA and Delta Air Lines CEO, Ed Bastian, over migrant flights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
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...
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Gets Help From Unlikely Ally
JetBlue may be fighting the Biden Administration in court to buy Spirit, but this week the government helped JetBlue’s Amsterdam efforts by fighting alongside them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
