Korean Air now has the funding in place to acquire Asiana after raising nearly $3 billion in capital by issuing new shares. Korean Air Obtains Funding For Asiana Acquisition In November, Korean Air announced it would acquire Asiana airlines...
Pilot Breaks Flight Attendant’s Arm In Lavatory Brawl
A pilot lost a tooth in a nasty onboard brawl over the lavatory, but not before breaking the arm of a flight attendant. Pilot Breaks Arm Of Flight Attendant, Loses Tooth, In Brawl Over Lavatory Use The incident occurred...
Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class
My journey from London to New York on American Airlines was easily the best flight I’ve ever experienced on world’s largest airline. This review highlights business class onboard the 777-300ER. American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class Review This flight was...
How Pope Francis Flew To Iraq And Back
Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome, has just returned from a whirlwind three-day journey to Iraq. His trip included seven flights on two carriers. Seven Flights For Pope Francis Iraq Trip Francis became the first pope to ever travel...
Update: Nearly Kicked Off Flight For Asking About A Snack Box
Last week I discussed how I was nearly kicked off a flight for asking about a snack box. United reached out and I want to share their communication with me. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
California Approves Reopening Disneyland, Other Theme Parks
California has resisted reopening much of its economy, however, this week that all changed as California approves reopening Disneyland and other theme parks. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
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...
A Cantina To Avoid At Denver International Airport
Cantina is the Spanish word for bar. It also happens to be the name of a Mexican restaurant in Denver International Airport. My bottom line: friendly service, but avoid the tacos. Cantina Grill Denver Airport (DEN) Review I was...
Which American Express Card Is Best For Beginners?
A reader who is building her credit wrote me a note asking for help in choosing her first American Express card. I thought it would be helpful to discuss it for everyone. Which American Express Card Is Best For...
TAP Air Portugal Cancels My Business Class Tickets…
After offering an amazing fare sale, TAP Air Portugal now declares it was a mistake and is canceling business class tickets booked earlier this week, some which cost less than $250 round-trip. TAP Air Portugal Cancels Cheap Business Class...
American Airlines 737 MAX Declares Emergency, Lands Safely
An American Airlines 737 MAX bound for Newark safely landed, but not before the captain declared an emergency after shutting down one engine. The issue is not related to the defects which contributed to the crashes of two MAX...
Great Coffee In Monterey, CA
Monterey is one of my favorite cities in California, a city I have visited regularly since I was a kid. I now have another reason to visit: great coffee. Great Coffee In Monterey, CA I suspect there are several...
JetBlue Flight Diverts After Absurd Onboard Mask Incident
A JetBlue flight to Cancun diverted to Ft. Lauderdale after a passenger onboard refused to wear a mask. Passengers heckled him as he was led off the aircraft in Florida by law enforcement personnel. JetBlue Passenger Forces Diversion After...
United Airlines Embraces Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week that COVID-19 testing is essential to restore international travel. While that may be United’s position, many countries seem to be taking a different approach. United...
Cyber Attack Likely Compromised Your Frequent Flyer Data
A “highly sophisticated” cyber attack has comprised frequent flyer data for hundreds of thousands of travelers from airline loyalty programs around the world. Cyber Attack Harvests Frequent Flyer Data SITA is one of the largest aviation IT companies in...
Did Delta Air Lines Fire Drag Queen “Lady MAGA” For Supporting Trump?
Political activist Ryan Woods is perhaps better known as Ryanna Woods or Lady MAGA. The drag queen is a Log Cabin Republican from Utah and vocal Trump supporter but now finds himself terminated from Delta Air Lines. Woods claims...
China Now Requires COVID-19 Anal Swab For Foreign Travelers
After a successful domestic trial demonstrating higher accuracy rates, China is now requiring COVID-19 anal swab testing for foreign travelers arriving from abroad. COVID-19 Anal Swab Test Mandatory For Travelers Arriving in China The New York Post reports that...
United Airlines Upgrades Economy Class Pillows
It is rare to see soft product enhancement during the pandemic, particularly in economy class, but United Airlines is trialing pillows which appear to be a genuine upgrade. March 4, 2021 UPDATE: Due to overwhelming positive feedback from customers...
Hot Deal: USA To Europe Business Class – $245 R/T
TAP Air Portugal is offering a very attractive fare business class sale on flights between its U.S. gateways and continental Europe. You can book round-trip business class tickets for as little as $245. TAP Air Portugal Business Class Sale...
Ask The Pilot, A New Column On Live And Let’s Fly
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, will be authoring a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask The Pilot. Ask The Pilot Column – Your Questions Answered Over the years, 121pilot has offered...
