The young man thrown off a Southwest Airlines flight over a facial mask has clarified his story, appearing on a popular conservative podcast with the woman who filmed the onboard discrepancy. Does the interview tell us anything more about...
Man In Jetpack Resurfaces Above LAX
FBI and local law enforcement officials in Los Angeles continue to hunt for a mysterious man in a jetpack. There’s new urgency to the matter after he was sighted for a second time approaching an incoming jet near LAX....
The Perfect Gift For A Four-Year-Old AvGeek
My son Augustine recently celebrated his fourth birthday. Thanks to my bad influence, he’s an AvGeek by every stretch of the word. A small gift from my brother proved to delight him like nothing I’ve ever seen. A Perfect...
Airline Elite Status Will Become Easier To Earn, But Still Leave Me Behind
American Airlines has just revealed its AAdvantage elite status road map for 2021. It’s generous. Other airlines will follow. Even so, my prediction is that I will be left behind..and I know I’m not the only one facing the...
Southwest Airlines Luggage Thief Strikes Again
This really is the ideal time to steal luggage. No, no. I am most certainly not advocating that you steal luggage from anyone at anytime. But in an era of universal masks, I can’t think of a better time...
Did Southwest Airlines Throw Off A Black Trump Supporter For Lowering His Mask To Eat Or Was This Just A Setup?
In a world of fake and overtly partisan news, we have two video clips to examine. We are then tasked with determining whether what is portrayed is legitimate or a setup that seeks to expose a “double standard” that...
Top Gun Pilot For United Airlines Dies At Age 70
Captain Mike Bowers, a long-time United Airlines pilot and favorite columnist in the airline’s in-flight magazine has lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. He was 70 years old. In Memoriam: United Captain Mike Bowers Bowers began his career in...
Thailand’s Absurd New Plan To Welcome Back Tourists
Oh Thailand. Such a lovely country. Such a lovely people. But its approach to tourism during the pandemic leaves me shaking my head. Thailand Plans To Resume Tourism With Many Strings Attached Thailand has been closed to international tourism...
Southwest Challenges United Airlines Again. Last Time It Failed. Will It Work This Time?
Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Both airports are in cities already well-served by Southwest. Both are hubs for United Airlines. Does Southwest have a solid plan or...
The Legacy Of Alex Cruz At British Airways
I’ve never been a fan of outgoing British Airways CEO Alex Cruz, but I also don’t like to dance on a man’s grave, literally or figuratively. Nevertheless, here is my measured assessment of his legacy at British Airways. First,...
Review: Singapore Airlines SIA@Home Business Class Dinner
Reader SINJim in Singapore graciously sent photos and a review of his recent SIA@Home business class dinner from Singapore Airlines. Thanks for sharing Jim! SIA@Home Review – A Taste Of Singapore Airlines At Home Singapore Airlines describes its SIA@Home project...
United Airlines Pilot: Why I Oppose Our New BLM Pins
United Airlines introduced optional Blacks Lives Matter pins for employees last week. Employees must purchase them, but are allowed to wear them on their uniforms; one of the few exceptions to United’s dress and appearance policy that prohibits most...
While Executives Flourished, Airline Contractors Shafted Employees
We talk a lot about the plight of airline employees, but most are only now starting to see the full impact of the pandemic now that payroll support funding has expired. Airline contractors, on the other hand, have felt...
A New Italian Airline Is Born: Alitalia Is Dead. Long Live ITA?
State-owned Alitalia has finally relaunched under a new name that doesn’t have Alitalia in it. The new airline is called ITA (Italia Trasporti Aereo). But don’t worry nostalgic ones, Alitalia won’t be disappearing. Alitalia Is Now ITA Ironically, the...
Neither Southwest Nor “Lewd” Passenger Wrong
A passenger on Southwest Airlines was denied boarding for wearing lewd, obscene or patently offensive clothing. But the incident presents some mixed feelings for me. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Travel Waivers Still Important Despite No Change Fees
With nearly every airline removing change fees “forever” (rolls eyes), do we still need travel waivers? Yes, yes we do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs 100% Accurate, Why Aren’t We Using Them?
Helsinki, Finland has utilized COVID-19 sniffing dogs to detect the virus in travellers to astounding success. Why aren’t we using them… everywhere? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Artsakh At War
The Republic of Artsakh and her people are under attack. As an international traveller who has visited Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, I find the conflict worthy of our attention. History Of Artsakh Modern conflict in Artsakh, also known as the...
50% Off British Airways Award Tickets: A Compelling Redemption?
With international borders still heavily restricted and coronavirus cases ticking up in Europe, it isn’t clear whether my family will be heading to Germany for Christmas this year. But the prospect of traveling, at least one way, on British...
Great Coffee In New York City
It seems rather daunting to try to pick the best coffee shop in New York City, but the point of this coffee series on Live and Let’s Fly is to offer tips for great coffee rather than pick favorites....
