With stories of passengers being duct taped to their seats making headlines, United Airlines has reminded flight attendants that they are not to use tape if a problematic passenger must be restrained. United Airlines Tells Flight attendants That Tape...
Death And Chaos At Kabul Airport As Afghans Desperately Try To Escape Afghanistan
As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, thousands have descended upon Kabul Airport in a desperate bid to escape. The result has been chaos and bloodshed, with stowaways seen falling from the sky and at least three Afghans killed in...
Review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (Xbox)
It’s been more than a year since Microsoft announced the return of its incredible Flight Simulator for both PC and Xbox. It’s finally out on Xbox and this is my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Renting Disney World For An Evening
Disney World regulars and hotel guests have become experts at Disney’s Extra Magic Hours to have the place to themselves, but why not just rent the whole park? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
5 Must-Try Omaha Restaurants From a Former Resident
As a former long-time resident of Omaha, Nebraska, when I return I have some must-hit restaurants, here are five that you must try. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Insane 737-300 Cockpit Landing
Yes, it is a difficult airport to land in. But no, a 737-300 landing captured on video is not common or normal…it is insane. 737-300 Landing In Paro, Bhutan Is Insane… A curious landing video caught my eye, for...
At United Airlines, Mask Incidents Are Way Down. Why?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says masks incidents and disturbances in general on his airline are way down and gives all credit to flight attendants. Is the answer that simple or is something else going on? United Airlines CEO...
KLM Pilots Report “Bright Green UFO” Over Canada
Pilots aboard two aircraft, including a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam, reported seeing a bright green unidentified flying object (UFO) near Newfoundland. What could it have been? Bright Green UFO Over Canada Sighted By KLM Pilots The sighting happened...
Qantas Signature Soundtrack – Boarding Music
You can close your eyes and imagine you have just boarded a Qantas flight with a new album of boarding music available for free download. Qantas Signature Boarding Music Available For Free Download Bowing to frequent requests from frequent...
Fake News: Airline Crews Not Walking Off Job Over Vaccine Requirement
Someone forwarded me a Facebook post that asserted the airline operational meltdowns we have recently witnessed are because airline crews are “refusing the mandated jab.” Folks, this is false. Please don’t buy into the fake news. Airline Crews Are...
Are Double-Deck Lie-Flat Seats The Future Of Premium Economy Class?
While this may be the golden age of aviation in terms of premium cabin seat comfort, innovation has lagged and arguably regressed in economy class, with premium economy seats not much more comfortable than what used to be standard...
Liquid Spill Injures Passenger On American Airlines 787-8
A liquid spill onboard an American Airlines Boeing 787 injured a passenger, prompting rampant speculation about the origin of the spill. But the truth is hardly exotic: it was just a hot beverage. Liquid Spill On American Airlines 787-8 Was...
United Airlines Makes Basic Economy Tickets Flexible
Matching Delta Air Lines, United Airlines has issued a waiver through the end of 2021 making basic economy fares fully flexible Basic Economy Tickets Are Once Again Flexible On United Airlines As domestic U.S. travel rebounded, U.S. legacy carriers...
United Airlines CEO Meets With President Biden
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday to discuss vaccine mandates and a plan to get more Americans vaccinated. United Airlines CEO Discusses Vaccines With President Biden In Virtual Oval Office Meeting Kirby has...
Unhinged Father Curses Out Passenger Who Complained About His Out-Of-Control Child On My Austrian Airlines Flight
I mentioned earlier that I encountered some drama on my recent Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Chicago. The drama centered on a family with two young children who were loud during the flight and unable to sit still. When another passenger...
Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class
I found the Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in “Upper Class” (business class) to be a tremendous revolution in comfort with the same tasty food and warm service I’ve come to expect for years on Virgin. This review covers my journey...
Troubled 11-Year-Old Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines Flight
A troubled 11-year-old was duct taped to his seat after losing control on an American Airlines flight from Maui. Troubled Boy Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines On Tuesday, AA212 departed Maui (OGG) for Los Angeles (LAX). The...
Did Passengers Stand Up For Justice Or Bad Behavior By Revolting Against Flight Attendants?
If you choose to sit in the emergency exit row, you leave your shoes on for takeoff and do not place belongings under the seat in front of you. I feel like that is the missing angle in a...
Spirit Airlines Meltdown Demonstrates Need For More Passenger Rights
The stories are far too voluminous to recount in full, but the meltdown of Spirit Airlines last week demonstrates why we need more rights for passengers who find their flights delayed or cancelled, particularly when the airline is to...
United Airlines CEO Explains Why Vaccine Mandate Is Mandatory For Employees
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is making the rounds on national media in an attempt to defend his company’s vaccine mandate for all employees. His key word: safety. United Airlines CEO Says Vaccine Requirement Is All About Safety Speaking...
