United Airlines will add 400 more daily flights to its July 2021 schedule as it continues to see a a strong rebound in both domestic and international travel. United Airlines Bulks Up July 2021 Schedule With More Flights In...
Why Do Pilots Who Fly Widebodies Get Paid More?
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
When Does A Passenger Of Size Become A Passenger Of Danger?
Here’s an interesting issue I want to approach in a very sensitize way. When does a passenger of size (a large or overweight passenger) on an airplane become a danger such that transport itself places the safety of others...
United Airlines Will Reintroduce Meal Pre-Orders In First Class
While details have yet to emerge, United Airlines plans to shortly reintroduce the ability for first class passengers to order meals in advance on select flights. It will also use technology to better provision catering on flights. United Airlines...
Review: Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort Punta Cana
This is a hotel review provided by 121pilot, our resident pilot on Live and Let’s Fly. 121pilot is a captain for a major commercial airline. In November I had a layover at the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort in Punta Cana....
Southwest Airlines’ Huge Hawaii Expansion
Southwest Airlines will greatly expand its service in Hawaii with new service from four cities which will directly challenge competitors and respond to growing demand for travel to the Hawaiian islands. Southwest Airlines Announces Hawaii Expansion From Four Cities...
First Impressions: Turkish Airlines A350-900 Business Class
Earlier this week I had the chance to fly a Turkish Airlines A350 in business class. Although the journey was short, I had an excellent flight and was happy to see that Turkish Airlines has restored much of its...
Frontier Airlines Adds Service To Burbank
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is coming to Burbank, with a trio of new routes that will challenge existing carriers (including American, Avelo, Southwest, Spirit and United Airlines). Frontier Airlines Adds Three Burbank Routes Frontier will add three new routes...
COVID-19 Surging In Seychelles, The Most Vaccinated Nation On Earth
The fact that COVID-19 is surging in Seychelles is a sad reflection that all vaccinations are not created equal. COVID-19 Rising Rapidly In Seychelles, Despite Vaccination Success In terms of population share, Seychelles had vaccinated more citizens than any...
Is Delta Pathetic Or Reasonable In Asking Flight Attendants & Pilots To Clean Lounges?
Delta recently reached out to Atlanta employees, including pilots and flight attendants, asking them to come into the airport on their own time to help clean up Delta’s Sky Club lounges. Pathetic Or Reasonable? Delta Asks Employees To “Volunteer”...
CDC: Masks No Longer Necessary For Vaccinated People – Travel Impact
In a surprise move that could also impact travel, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors and no longer need to social distance....
Disturbing Pattern: Southwest Airlines Mistreats Disabled Passengers
In the last two months, including twice in the last week, I have covered three stories involving disabled passengers on Southwest Airlines who were unreasonably removed. Is this all a coincidence or does Southwest have a culture problem in...
United Airlines Restores Hot Meals In Domestic First Class
United Airlines will restore hot meal service on more routes and introduce new menu items starting next month. With its move, United becomes the first U.S. carrier to restore hot meals on shorter routes. Hot Meal Service Returns To...
Pictures: Denver’s Beautiful New Airport Terrace
Denver International Airport has opened its first of three terraces and I recently had a chance to visit it. It’s a great step toward moving DEN from a venue of utility to a venue of beauty. Denver Airport Terrace...
As Turkish Airlines Brings Back Onboard Chefs, Is A Real Glass Too Much To Ask For On U.S. Carriers?
Friendly chefs and full meals are back onboard Turkish Airlines flights. It’s a good step. It also reminds me how nice it would be just to get a “real” glass or cup on U.S. carriers… Turkish Airlines Restores Catering...
Review: United Airlines 767-300ER Business Class
I recently flew from Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) and back onboard United’s recently-retrofitted “High-J” Boeing 767-300, featuring a whopping 46 business class seats onboard. This review covers both legs of the journey. United Airlines 767-300 Business...
Is JetBlue A Trojan Horse For American Airlines?
American Airlines has teamed up with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue to bolster its route network and better compete with Delta and United. Both partners provide a number of potential benefits to American. But could JetBlue turn out to be...
Oops: Airline Fires Pilots After Emergency Door Flies Off During Takeoff
Two Boutique Air pilots were fired after failing to complete their pre-flight safety checklist. The result: an emergency exit door was ripped off moments before takeoff, sucking a passenger’s carry-on bag with it. Emergency Door Flies Off During Takeoff...
Senators Demand Airlines Offer Cash Refunds For Flight Credits
Billions of dollars in unused airline flight credits remain outstanding and some carriers have made it much more difficult than others to redeem them. Now a pair of United States Senators has demanded that airlines issue cash refunds for...
New Team USA Olympic Amenity Kits + PJs On United Airlines
United Airlines has introduced Team USA amenity kits and pajamas ahead of the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Olympic Amenity Kits On United Airlines You can find these special amenity kits on the following flights: United Polaris (business class)...
