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Month: April 2023

Flight ReviewsUnited Express

A Beautiful 77-Mile Flight On United Express

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 25, 2023November 13, 2023 29 Comments
a close up of an airplane

I enjoyed a beautiful flight from Monterey to San Francisco on a United Express CRJ-200, just a short 77-mile journey over one of the most beautiful parts of California. 77-Miles Of Beauty On United Express: Review Of MRY-SFO On...

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JetBlue

Aer Lingus Hands JetBlue A Lounge Opportunity At JFK T5

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 25, 2023November 13, 2023 25 Comments
a building with a roof and plants

With Aer Lingus fully moving operations to Terminal 7 at New York JFK later this week, JetBlue suddenly has lounge space from which it could finally create a much-needed airport lounge. Aer Lingus Vacates JFK T5 Lounge, Providing Opening...

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Travel

Introduction: An Illuminating Trip To Kenya And South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 24, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
a boat on the water

Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my journey at the end of last year to Kenya and South Africa. Kenya And South Africa – An Illuminating Trip. My trip was church-related and going forward I plan...

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American AirlinesLaw In Travel

Lawsuit Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Locked “Terrorist” Mother And Baby In Lavatory

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 24, 2023May 3, 2023 15 Comments
American Airlines Locked Mother Lavatory

An explosive lawsuit against American Airlines has been filed in New York, with a woman claiming a flight attendant locked her and her three-year-old son in a first class lavatory and then insinuated they were terrorists. Lawsuit: American Airlines...

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Delta Air Lines

Delta Flight Attendant Tells First Class Passenger Not To Kiss Him, But He Kisses Him Anyway

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 24, 2023November 13, 2023 35 Comments
a group of airplanes on a wet runway

A Delta Air Lines flight attendant was the uncomfortable recipient of unwanted affection from one of his first class passengers on a flight to Alaska. Report: Man Kisses Delta Flight Attendant After He Told Him No, Then Breaks Meal...

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Austrian Airlines

As Austrian Airlines Prepares For 787-9, A Chance To Innovate

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 24, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a group of people standing in a plane

Austrian Airlines will refresh its longhaul fleet with new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, making a perfect opportunity for the carrier to take what it does best and magnify it in such a way that Austrian is catapulted into the elite...

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Travel

Earnings Reports Suggest Airline Pilot Salary Unsustainable

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 24, 2023 129 Comments
two airplanes flying over water

Delta and United have reported losses on the back of airline pilot salary increases and looking forward, they appear to be unsustainable.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Credit Cards

Good Credit Surcharge For Travel Reward Credit Cards?

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023 20 Comments
Credit Card Signatures

Starting May 1st, 2023 those with good credit will pay a 1% fee on new mortgages while those with poor credit will receive a 1.75% discount – will this spread to credit cards too?  If you are considering booking...

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Technology Trouble Re-Emerges

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023 13 Comments
southwest airlines cancellations

Southwest Airlines had an historic meltdown at one of the busiest times of the year, the Christmas/New Year’s holiday. This week, all flights were grounded again due to a technology issue.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Washington

Live And Let’s Fly Meetup In Washington, DC On April 29, 2023

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 22, 2023November 13, 2023 44 Comments
a group of people sitting in chairs

I will be in Washington, DC next week for the annual Freddie Awards and thought it would be a great opportunity for a reader meetup in one of my favorite cities in the nation. Live And Let’s Fly Washington,...

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Airport Lounges

Hilarious: How A Passenger Took Revenge On Man Who Put His Feet Up On Couch In United Airlines Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 22, 2023November 13, 2023 27 Comments
a person lying on a couch

Lounge Etiquette 101: don’t put your feet on the furniture. When one man decided to take a snooze on a couch and put up his feet in a United Airlines lounge, another passenger took revenge in a hilarious and...

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Law In TravelLos Angeles LAX

$30/Hour Minimum Wage For LAX Airport And Hotel Workers? Fine, No More Tipping.

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 22, 2023November 13, 2023 70 Comments
a traffic on a highway

There’s one upside to every hotel and airport worker at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) making at least $30 per hour: we should feel far less of a need to tip. Might LAX Minimum Wage Ordinance Finally Temper Out-Of-Control...

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Lounge ReviewsNew York JFKPriority Pass

Review: Primeclass Lounge New York (JFK – T4)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 22, 2023November 13, 2023 23 Comments
a red wall with a sign on it

Unlike its more upscale facility in Terminal 1, the Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 4 at JFK was dungeon-like and crowded. I would avoid this lounge unless you get stuck at JFK…and you may find the lounge so crowded you...

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American AirlinesBritish AirwaysLounge ReviewsNew York JFK

Review: Greenwich Lounge New York (JFK) – Business Class + Oneworld Sapphire Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
a room with tables and chairs

The Greenwich Lounge in Terminal 8 at New York JFK is a shared American Airlines – British Airways facilities that combines the real estate of the old Flagship Lounge, Flagship First dining facility, and Admirals Club to create a...

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AnalysisUnited Airlines

United Airlines Feels The Regional Jet Pinch

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2023November 13, 2023 28 Comments
people walking on a ramp to a plane

The ability of United Airlines to set up profitable flight banks and offer connectivity from smaller cities remains compromised due to a regional jet pilot shortage. However, United sees this problem stabilizing and has also indicated that it will,...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Teams Up With Union To Punish Senior Flight Attendants Who Sell Trips

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2023November 13, 2023 31 Comments
a group of people in uniform

An interesting labor dynamic has emerged at American Airlines, with the airline and the labor union representing flight attendants teaming up to identify and fire senior “cartel” flight attendants who sell “their trips” to junior flight attendants in blatant...

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Air Canada

Air Canada Gold Heist

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a stack of gold bars

Bandits made off with nearly C$20 million in gold and other valuables at Toronto’s main airport in an Air Canada gold heist that hearkens back to a similar incident in 1952. Air Canada Gold Heist In Toronto Initial reports...

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Award TravelUnited Airlines

Wide Open United Airlines Saver Award Space In March 2024 (Business, Premium Economy, Economy)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2023November 13, 2023 14 Comments
an airplane with a television and seats

UPDATE: United Airlines has pulled this March 2024 saver award space from inventory If you can clear off vacation for mid-March next year, United Airlines has made available enough saver award availability for the entire family, particularly in business...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Sees Fundamental Shift In International Traffic

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2023November 13, 2023 44 Comments
a man standing in front of a large screen

United Airlines held an earnings call yesterday to discuss its 2023 first quarter loss. During that meeting, a pair of interesting observations was revealed by CEO Scott Kirby and CCO Andrew Nocella on the current nature and market of international...

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Southwest Airlines

Vile Dotard Curses Out Crying Baby On Southwest Airlines, Forcing Diversion

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2023November 13, 2023 65 Comments
a group of people sitting on a plane

A vile dotard became so enraged that a baby was crying on a Southwest Airlines flight that he tried to drown out it out…by cursing it out. Refusing to be silent, the plane was forced to divert. Great Solution!...

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