Delta Air Lines has been the most vocal US Carrier in regards to the “Middle East 3” expansion in the North American market. While Delta claims to defend jobs for American citizens, its double-edged sword cuts both ME3 and...
Dense, Dimwitted Logic From A Deliberately Deceptive Delta CEO
Air Italy’s USA expansion has caused a stir amongst U.S. legacy carriers. But Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s op-ed response is riddled with deception and outright mistruth. Feel free to start by reading Ed Bastian’s op-ed without my commentary. I’m...
Delta Seriously Restricts Emotional Support Animals
Delta will impose a strict new ban on emotional support animals on longer flights, effective next week. The carrier will also tighten restrictions on service animals next year. While the carrier already tightened its emotional support animal policy earlier this year,...
Why Delta’s Basic Economy Awards Are Great
Delta Air Lines began offering Basic Economy awards at lower prices. While Basic Economy can be a problem for some travelers, I welcome the move. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
US Carriers Could Spend $50 on Business Class, Become Terrific
After flying international carriers and US airlines the difference is three-fold: Catering, Service, Network. By fixing just catering any US airline could be unstoppable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Please Don’t Exploit The California Wildfires To Save Big On Airfare
I write about this topic with a heavy heart for two reasons. First, wildfires have wrought destruction across California. The consequences are real. The damage is breathtaking. 42 people have died. Second, what I am about to cover is...
The Death of Airline Lounge “Memberships” Makes American Express Platinum More Attractive
With American, Delta, and United cracking down on how/when “members” can use their lounges, I question whether membership is even the correct term to describe what airlines now offer. Think about it. If you’re a member of a gym,...
United Wants Fewer 1Ks, I’ll Oblige
United announced on Friday afternoon that they would increase the spending requirement for their 1K (100,000-mile elite) members from $12,000 per year to $15,000. This is an effort to thin the herd as they have too many top-tier elite...
Pittsburgh Quietly Losing Routes Despite Additions
Pittsburgh has made big headlines over the last five years as they try to grow their footprint back from near obsolescence. However, as announcement after announcement comes from Steel City, the airport is quietly losing routes too. If you...
Review: Delta Sky Club Los Angeles (LAX)
The Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 at LAX offered everything I needed for a productive visit prior to my flight. If I’m using a lounge in the morning, the three most important amenities I am looking for are...
UPDATE: Official Delta Response To Lounge Denial Incident
Last week, Delta agents denied me access to the LAX Sky Club in Terminal 2, even though I was traveling on an international business class ticket. Now Delta has officially weighed in on the issue. The day after the...
Delta Denies Me Sky Club Access On International Business Class Ticket
Maybe I’m missing the obvious, but I don’t think Delta should have denied me access to the Sky Club in Terminal 2 at LAX earlier this week. I was flying Aeromexico Business Class from Los Angeles to Mexico City...
Justice: Delta Passenger Forced To Pay Up For Flight Diversion
We read about flight diversions fairly regularly, but it is not often we read about who settles the bill. Diverting a plane cost moneys. There are fuel costs, landing fees, labor costs, not to mention passenger rebooking. A diversion...
Pictures: Delta’s $1.86BN Investment at LAX
Delta is investing nearly $2BN to modernize Terminals 2 and 3 at LAX. Yesterday, the project moved one step closer to completion. I’ve written about Delta’s investment at LAX before, but yesterday Delta CEO Ed Bastian, Los Angeles Mayor Eric...
Delta Pilot Clips Parked A319, Blames United…
A Delta Air Lines flight clipped the wing of an empty United Airlines A319 at Hollywood Burbank Airport Tuesday night. But according to the pilot, it was United’s fault. The Embraer RJ-175 Delta Connection flight, operated by SkyWest, was taxiing into...
Five Airlines Awarded New Flights to Havana
Earlier this month I wrote about the battle for Havana slots. Like a game of musical chairs, demand outstripped supply and it was up to the U.S. Department of Transportation to divvy out the slots. Yesterday, the U.S. Department...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 18, 2018
A trip is on the horizon…I’m anticipating a trip to Europe coming up, perhaps as early tomorrow. But for now, another week in LA. I didn’t even spend this many consecutive days on the ground when my son was...
Emirates Tells U.S. Airlines: Let’s Work Together!
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, wants a truce with U.S. carriers. He’s tried of being vilified and thinks a partnership with American, Delta, and United would benefit everyone involved. In an interview with Business Insider, Clark scolded U.S....
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: March 04, 2018
I’ve been grounded all week and am thankful for it. No plans to travel next week either. Plenty of time with family and friends instead. Lots of work too. There have been a handful of trips I’ve turned down,...
Delta Loses NRA Tax Battle, Will Likely Win War
What does a memo from the Delta CEO and newly enacted tax reform legislation tell us about the power dynamic between Delta and its home state? Yesterday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal singed into a law a $5BN tax reform...
