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....
Delta’s New Snack Bag Is Practical And Smart
In an era in which in-flight service has essentially been eliminated, Delta is at least thinking creatively when it comes to offering passengers food and drink onboard. Delta has eliminated meals on all domestic flights in the COVID-19 era,...
Can JetBlue Withstand American + Delta In Boston?
Can JetBlue withstand the simultaneous build-up of American Airlines and Delta Air Lines in Boston? JetBlue Airways Chief Financial Officer Steve Priest bristled at the question, telling a conference in Miami this week: “Commentators talk about Boston, they talk...
I’m Skeptical About Delta’s New A321neo First Class Seat
I’ve been quite charitable to Delta lately on Live and Let’s Fly, but the new first class seat on the A321neo does not leave me excited. Yesterday, paxex.aero broke news of a new first class seat coming to Delta’s Airbus...
Delta Fined $50,000 For Removing “Suspicious” Muslim Passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Delta $50,000 for two incidents of profiling that adversely impacted Muslim passengers. Delta maintains it did nothing wrong. Incident #1: Delta Flight Attendant “Uncomfortable” With Passenger Who Did Not Smile A Muslim...
Will Delta Usher In A Post-Change Fee Era?
Lately, Delta has been dropping hints that it will “approach flexibility differently than this industry has in the past”. Could we soon see the end to change fee? If so, will other legacy airlines follow? Delta May Eliminate Change...
Delta Unveils Impressive Tech Innovations, Including “Parallel Reality”
Delta is stepping up its tech game, especially on the mobile app. Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, Delta CEO Ed Bastian explained many of the innovations under development, including a new technology called...
Delta Flight Attendants Complain Uniforms Cause Hair Loss, Hives, And Coughing
Blaming toxic chemicals in their new uniforms, flight attendants are outraged Delta has not taken their complaints seriously. But the Atlanta-based carrier claims its toxicology study found no issues with the uniforms. Delta Uniforms Spark Flight Attendant Complaints Delta’s...
Fired Flight Attendant Accused Of Stealing Milk and Cereal Bowls Sues Delta, Claims Discrimination
A 79-year-old flight attendant is suing Delta for firing her under false pretenses. She argues jealous colleagues targeted her because of her high salary. But Delta is standing by its termination. Veteran Flight Attendant Sacked By Delta Ida Gomez...
My Odd Experience Pre-Selecting A Meal On Delta Air Lines
Last week I flew Delta One (business class) from Los Angeles to New York. Before the trip, I took advantage of Delta’s pre-select meal option. At least I thought I did… Delta supposedly sends out an email to first...
First Impressions: Delta One 767-300 Transcon
Friendly service, a lie-flat bed, and even a tasty snack. My first domestic transcontinental flight on Delta was just fine. Earlier this week I flew “Delta One” business class from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK). Why Delta...
Delta Upgrades ALL Passengers To First Class On Delayed 757 Flight
Would an upgrade to first class make an extended delay a little more bearable? Rene’s Points shares of a story that will make you smile that took place on Delta flight 1013 from Atlanta to Orlando on Wednesday. Due...