Let me make one thing clear at the outset: my COVID-19 vaccination and jubilation surrounding it was not crass virtue signaling. Quite the contrary, I see vaccinations as a means to protect others and return to pre-pandemic life. It’s...
Crafting My Own Airline Meal
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Earlier this...
Why Does The Airbus A320 Make Noises Like A Barking Dog?
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
“Is There Anyone Onboard With Flying Experience?”
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
Why I (Still) Love the Hyatt Carmel Highlands
My friend Ben from One Mile at a Time had an objectively bad stay at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. One reason he stayed there was because I encouraged it both in conversation and on my blog. So how could...
Prince Philip Calls Economy Class “Ghastly”
Never one to shy away from expressing his opinion, Prince Philip has some choice words for economy class. Speaking to the Aircraft Research Association, the Consort to Queen Elizabeth II made clear that he would never set foot in economy...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – D8)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the D8 United Club at Washington Dulles. United Club Washington Dulles Review (D8) United has four United Clubs...
American Express Wages War On The Family…
American Express has updated the terms and conditions of its Platinum card to restrict guests in its Centurion Lounges starting in 2023. Calling this a “devaluation” may be too simplistic, but calling the policy an attack on families is...
Tucker Carlson Blasts United Airlines
I don’t have a TV at home, but several of you have shared this clip with me, so let’s explore Tucker Carlson’s extended attack against United Airlines on his Fox News program last night. Tucker Carlson Attacks New United...
United Airlines Considers Outsourcing Catering Workers While Lavishing Bonuses On Executives
Catering workers picketed at Denver International Airport yesterday after United Airlines hinted it is considering replacing them with cheaper contractors as soon as it legally can. United Airlines May Outsource Catering Workers At Its Flight Kitchens To be clear,...
United Airlines Trials Free Messaging Onboard
United Airlines will trial free messaging onboard a number of popular apps on select Boeing 737 aircraft next week. United Airlines Will Offer Free Messaging Onboard Select Aircraft From April 12 – 18, 2021 United will test a new...
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the Lufthansa Lounge at Washington Dulles (IAD). Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles Review Lufthansa actually has two lounges at...
Spirit Airlines Backtracks On Blame For Mask Incident
Yesterday I wrote about a pregnant mother who was kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight with her husband and children because her two-year-old allegedly could not keep her mask on. Spirit Airlines initially blamed the parents but has since...
JetBlue’s Impressive Transatlantic Economy Class Product
While economy class, one some levels, will always be economy class, JetBlue has certainly enticed me with details over its new transatlantic service offerings behind the curtain. JetBlue Unveils Transatlantic Economy Class Product First, I just love the press...
777-200s Retired on JAL While United Activates 767-400s
With Boeing 777-200s featuring Pratt & Whitney engines still grounded worldwide, JAL has opted to simply retire them a year ahead of schedule while United Airlines is flying them to storage and re-activating the 767-400. Which Airlines Fly 777-200...
Pregnant Mother With Disabled Son Kicked Off Spirit Airlines Flight Because Her Two-Year-Old Didn’t Wear Mask (While Eating Yogurt)
In what appears to be another ridiculous lack of common sense on the part of Spirit Airlines, a family was removed because their two-year-old could not keep a mask on while eating yogurt. Spirit Airlines Kicks Off Another Family...
United Airlines Targets Women, People Of Color In New Pilot Recruitment Campaign
United Airlines will prioritize women and people of color as it begins recruiting pilots to fill an impending wave of retirements over the next decade. United Airlines To Restart Pilot Training Program, Focus On Diversity In February 2020, United...
United Airlines Attempts To Sidestep Political Landmine
In a carefully-worded statement, United Airlines attempts to diffuse growing controversy over Republican-led changes to state voting laws by expressing broad platitudes about voting rights plus criticism over claims of voter fraud. United Airlines Believes In “Easier And More...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – C7)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the C7 United Club at Washington Dulles. United Club Washington Dulles Review (C7) If you are making an...
Unprofessional: Southwest Flight Attendant Dances After Couple Removed For Mask Violation
People don’t get thrown off airplanes for wearing masks (usually), so I’m not defending the couple removed. But the childish antics of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant remind me of why I tend to avoid that carrier. Unprofessional Southwest...
