Bad news if you are a consumer: the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended its “use it or lose it” slot requirements waiver into autumn 2022, giving airlines much more flexibility in their spring and summer international schedules. These...
United Airlines Scraps Berlin, Prague Routes
As United Airlines prepares for what it hopes will be the busiest transatlantic summer season ever, two new routes will not take-off as planned. United Airlines Cancels Berlin, Prague Routes, Citing Market Conditions This week, United Airlines removed two...
Beautiful Qantas Ad A Reminder Of Darker Days
Qantas has released a beautiful new ad that is perfectly timed for the re-opening of Australia. While highly moving, the poignant ad is a sad reminder of what Australians endured during the pandemic, but sounds a note of optimism...
Flight Diverts After Screaming Woman Demands Babies Shut Up And People Stop Looking At Her
A Jet2 flight traveling to Turkey diverted to Austria after a passenger onboard got into a flight with other passengers, the flight crew, and eventually resorted to physical violence and attempted to open the emergency exit door. She now...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge 25 Amsterdam (Schengen)
While not nearly as large or lush as the intercontinental Crown Lounge, the Schengen area KLM Crown Lounge 25 in Amsterdam (AMS) offers basic amenities and a welcome alternative to the gate area for European departures. KLM Crown Lounge...
Boeing Chief Technical Pilot Found Not Guilty In 737 MAX Trial
The former chief technical pilot of the Boeing 737 Max program was found not guilty of deceiving regulators after less than two hours of jury deliberation. Not Guilty: Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Spared Jail Time Mark Forkner...
All Vaccinated Travelers Can Enter Singapore From April 1
Singapore is dropping its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme and re-opening its borders to all vaccinated travelers and children 12 and under from April 1, 2022. This is not an April Fool’s joke. Singapore Loosens Border Restrictions From April...
Review: Delta Air Lines A350-900 Business Class
Delta Air Lines impressed me on my journey from Detroit to Amsterdam, with warm service, excellent food, and a comfortable suite aboard the A350-900 in “Delta One” business class. While it was not a flawless flight, it was very...
Southwest Airlines Throws Off Another Autistic Child Over Mask
In the final days of the mask era in the USA, Southwest Airlines has again denied boarding to a young autistic child over fear he could not keep his mask on during the flight. Familiar Tune: Southwest Airlines Removes...
KLM Won’t Enforce Government Mask Policy
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will stop enforcing the Dutch government’s mask mandate on airplanes starting today, an act of defiance which it hopes will lead to swift policy change. KLM Calls Dutch Mask Policy Unfair,...
Review: Be Relax Spa Detroit (DTW)
In addition to all my lounge hopping, I visited the Be Relax spa during my long layover in Detroit (DTW). The spa is part of Priority Pass and I had a tremendous 10-minute massage that was very helpful prior...
Quirky New United Airlines Signage At SFO
United Airlines has unveiled a new style of signage at San Francisco (SFO) and I cannot decide how I feel about it. New United Airlines Signage At SFO I recently showcased United’s new gate area furniture and flight monitor...
United Airlines CEO Appointed To Homeland Security Advisory Council
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council. What Is The Homeland Security Advisory Council? The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) leverages the experience, expertise, and national and global connections...
Senator Ted Cruz Misses United Airlines Flight, Throws Such A Fit That Police Have To Be Called
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX) has a love-hate relationship with United Airlines. While he detests the carrier’s mask policy and employee vaccine mandate, he claims to have solidarity with front line employees. But not in Bozeman, Montana,...
On Russia, Ukraine, Bias, And The Importance Of Travel
I conducted an experiment on Saturday and it worked according to plan – which has left me somewhat dismayed as we try to piece together fact and fiction in search of truth concerning the war in Ukraine. Bias In...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (A43) – Best Lounge in DTW
Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the latest addition, Delta’s A43 club, which turned out to be my favorite...
Hong Kong Lifts Flight Ban, But Barriers Will Remain
Hong Kong is finally wising up to the fact that its “zero covid” strategy is untenable. As it prepares to relax flights bans that have crippled not only flag carrier Cathay Pacific, but the entire nation, the latest proposal...
BREAKING: China Eastern 737-800 Crashes
A China Eastern 737-800 crashed in Southern China this morning, with fears mounting that all 132 passengers and crew onboard are dead. China Eastern 737-800 Crash – What Happened To MU5735? Here’s what we know so far about the...
PLAY Airlines Suffering High Oil Prices, Will That Change?
The new discount carrier, PLAY, has issued a caution on record oil prices, but is there still time to launch to Orlando yet this summer? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)
As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
