A Lufthansa memo suggested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is revamping some of its multi-airport city codes, including separating Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) from New York (NYC). I find the move a stupid one. Sorry, but Newark...
SAS Asks To Return 10 Airbus And Boeing Jets
As Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) emerges from bankruptcy, it plans to return 10 jets to lessors, a mix of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. SAS Wants To Return Jets As It Navigates Through Bankruptcy Beleaguered SAS has struggled for years. The...
Harry And Meghan Fly To Germany On Taxpayer-Funded Luftwaffe Jet
So much for my prediction that Harry and Meghan would fly on British Airways. Instead, the Sussexes were treated to a ride on a taxpayer-funded German Luftwaffe jet used for high-ranking government officials. Harry And Meghan Utilize Luftwaffe Jet For...
Analysis: United Airlines’ Smart Yet Unreasonable Chess Move At JFK Airport
Earlier today, I wrote about United’s ultimatum at New York JFK: give us more slots or we will pull out. It’s a gutsy demand and not entirely reasonable, but represents a shrewd chess move with little downside. Analysis –...
Review: Lufthansa A320ceo Business Class
After a long but lovely stay in the First Class Lounge, it was time for our final connection, a short hop from Munich to Dubrovnik. This Lufthansa business class review of the A320ceo (A320-200) will focus primarily on the...
Bellissimo: Air Dolomiti Adds Espresso Machines Onboard
I love flying and I love espresso…and news today from Air Dolomiti makes me smile. The Italian carrier, part of Lufthansa Group, is adding espresso machines onboard and will serve illy espresso. Air Dolomiti Adds Espresso Machines, Illy Coffee...
United Airlines Threatens To Leave JFK If FAA Does Not Grant More Slots
United Airlines has warned that it will suspend service to New York (JFK) at the end of October if the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not allocate it additional slots. Ultimatum From United Airlines To FAA: More JFK...
Delusional Woman Claims She Was Arrested At Las Vegas Airport For Being Too Voluptuous
Just because you think you are beautiful does not mean you can dine and dodge. Perhaps 28-year-old Hend Bustami has finally learned that lesson. The “voluptuous” woman was arrested at Las Vegas Airport after fleeing a Chili’s restaurant without...
My Odd United Airlines Flight To Honolulu
I realize that meal service is not really a selling point for most flying on United Airlines right now, but I could not figure out why such an otherwise wonderful crew would choose such an odd time to serve...
Report: Delta Air Lines 757 Nearly Collides With Cessna Aircraft Over Orlando Airport
A Cessna 172 pilot claims that if not for his last-minute evasive maneuver, his single-engine plane would have collided with a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 over Orlando Airport. But was this a near-disaster or just a publicity stunt?...
Lufthansa Pilots Call Off Strike
UPDATE: As I mentioned, pilots left open room for negotiation. A strike for tomorrow has now been averted…for now. UPDATE: Lufthansa pilots shave announced a new strike this week, set to take place Wednesday and Thursday. The strike will...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich (Terminal 2)
The “old” Lufthansa first class lounge in Munich (MUC) still earns a poistive review and represents an essential element of the first class product. Lufthansa Munich First Class Lounge Review (Terminal 2) I first visited this lounge in December...
Elderly Woman Slaps Flight Attendant, Urinates On Seat In Alcohol-Fueled Rage
An irate elderly woman allegedly slapped a male flight attendant in the face and urinated over three seats after he denied her a free alcoholic beverage then took away the drink she was consuming. The outburst forced a flight...
Airline Unfairly Faulted For Not Upgrading Tall Guy
Budget carrier EasyJet has been attacked for failing to upgrade a very tall man to extra legroom seats when the flight departed with those seats open. But I’m with EasyJet on this one: if a better seat was so...
Review: Lufthansa A321-100 Business Class
After a delightful stay in the First Class Terminal, it was time for the next leg of my journey, a Lufthansa A321-100 from Frankfurt to Munich in business class. Although the flight is short and the seat is anything...
Imperium Jets Is About To Change Private Flight Bookings
A new booking service is about to change how we book private jets, and how owners sell seats. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
18-Month Global Entry Delays, How To Beat It
The Department of Homeland Security’s popular Global Entry program, part of the Trusted Traveler Program, is experiencing significant delays – here’s how to beat it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Stolen Plane In Mississippi, Reminiscent of Horizon Crash
A ground services employee in Tupelo, MS stole a plane and made a terroristic threat. Unlike a similar situation with a Horizon Air crash in 2018, this incident ended safely. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Fly Commerical To London – Catch The Prince On British Airways?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the United Kingdom, having landed earlier today by commercial jet. While it is not clear which flight the royal couple were on, there’s a decent chance you can catch Prince Harry...
Hilarious: Lines So Bad At Delta SkyClub, Passengers Are Fed While Waiting Outside
This really cracks me up. The crowding is apparently so bad at the Terminal 4 Delta SkyClub in New York (JFK) that passengers are being fed while waiting in line to get in. Delta Feeding Passengers As They Brave...
