Over 60% of SAS flights have already been cancelled today as the airline faces a strike from pilots that has crippled operations and now led to a meltdown. As Pilots Strike, SAS Suffers Meltdown With Over 60% Of Flights...
The Rockets’ Red Glare
Happy Independence Day to my U.S. readers and to all readers, a point of order: let us count our blessings and not let our pursuit of a more perfect union blot out the blessings of liberty that we still...
Review: United Airlines Mini Hardshell Suitcase Amenity Kit By Away
United Airlines offers a mini hardshell suitcase amenity kit branded by Away on its Polaris longhaul flights. Let’s take a closer look. United Airlines Away Amenity Kit – Review Amenity kits strike me as relics of the past, sort...
Bernie Sanders Proposes $55,000 Per Passenger Fine On Cancelled Flights
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wants to punish airlines for scheduling flights they know they are unable to properly staff. He has proposed a hefty $55,000 fine for every passenger on flights that are cancelled due to insufficient staffing. Senator...
Sweet Irony: Fourth Of July Celebration…In United Club London
Stop by the United Club in London today for a celebration of the day that those treasonous colonists across the Atlantic declared independence from the Crown! United Club London Celebrates Fourth Of July Time heals wounds and the “special...
Absurd: Germany Urges Airlines To Eliminate Premium Security Lines
As Germany (and really most of Europe) face severe airport staffing shortages and surging passenger volume, the German government has suggested a short-term solution: airlines should eliminate premium security lines. Germany Suggests Airlines Should Eliminate Premium Security To Reduce...
American Airlines Pilot Union Calls Glitch: Operational Mismanagement
A glitch in the scheduling system for American Airlines allowed pilots to cancel entire trips for July causing mayhem if only momentarily. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
European Flight Cancellations – Here’s What You’re Owed
With flights delaying and cancelling everywhere, travelers are owed money from carriers who fail to deliver passengers within a specific window. Here’s what you’re owed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Ridiculous: Sky Hotel, Nuclear-Powered Airplane
There’s a newly proposed concept for an airplane that holds 5,000 people, is nuclear-powered, and never needs to land. It’s flooding social media, news sites, and is utterly ridiculous. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Pilots Are Claiming Exhaustion. Do We Really Want Them Flying Our Children?
Pilots have become increasingly vocal in recent weeks they are overworked and tired. Is this a clever union negotiation tactic or are pilots truly exhausted? And if they are exhausted, do we really want them flying our children? Pilots...
My Grim Midyear Elite Status Progress Report
As we enter the second half of the year, I stand in a very dangerous position. Will this be the year I lose all my cherished elite status? My 2022 Midyear Elite Status Progress Report Here we are are...
How British Airways Defused A Ticking Time Bomb (Angry Passenger)
There was one incident on my British Airways flight to Los Angeles that I did not mention in my trip report: how the crew dealt swiftly and gracefully with an angry passenger who refused to wear a mask and...
For Cathay Pacific, Hope Springs Eternal
As Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom (and enslavement to the People’s Republic of China), Cathay Pacific announced its intention to go on a hiring spree. Sadly, this strikes me as about as...
Bonvoyed: Marriott Revokes Suite Night Awards Extension
Dear Marriott, how petty can you be? After extending some Suite Night Awards to the end of the year, Marriott is pulling them back and retroactively expiring them, calling the extension an error. Marriott Rescinds Suite Night Awards Extension...
Review: British Airways 777-300ER Business Class
For the final leg of our trip home, we flew on British Airways from London to Los Angeles aboard the 777-300ER in Club World business class. Despite the dated seat, we had a marvelous flight. British Airways 777-300ER Business...
Uber Driver Doubles Her Monthly Tips After Switching To Tesla
With fuel prices high, electric cars have become relatively cheaper to operate. One Uber driver in Los Angeles found that switching from a Toyota to a Tesla actually saved her money…then found that her tips doubled. Uber Driver Makes...
United Airlines Adding Guam Flights
With the pandemic waning and Japan on the verge of re-opening, United Airlines is adding flights from its Guam hub, including the resumption of suspended services to three cities and increased frequencies on its Tokyo route. United Airlines Adding...
