United Airlines is adding hot mid-flight snacks and fresh fruit to more flights in its long-haul Polaris Business Class, another step toward returning meal service to pre-pandemic levels. Hot Mid-Flight Snacks + Fresh Fruit On More United Airlines Polaris...
Marco Rubio Attacks Flight Attendants Who Want To Ban Lap Infants
Senator Marco Rubio (R – FL) has penned an op-ed in The Hill condemning flight attendants who wish to ban lap infants, calling into question their values and motives. Rubio: Misguided Push To Ban Lap Infants On Airplanes “Signals...
Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Diverts After Passenger Threatens To Kill Flight Attendant
A woman faces federal charges after threatening to kill a flight attendant onboard an Alaska Airlines redeye flight to Chicago. Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts After Woman Threatens To Kill Flight Attendant Alaska Airlines flight AS456 took off from San...
Review: SAS A320neo Plus Class Faroe Islands – Copenhagen
SAS provides a consistent product in “Plus” Class and I again was fortunate to enjoy a row to myself on a lightly-filled A320neo flight from the Faroe Islands back to Copenhagen. SAS A320neo Review – Plus Class (FAE-CPH) I...
Vágar Floghavn: Faroe Islands Airport
Vágar Airport on the Faroe Islands deserves a post of its own and represents a charming airport that may not have a lounge, but is still worth arriving early for…or showing up at the last-minute and getting away with...
Áarstova, Faroe Islands (Restaurant Review)
On my last night on the Faore Islands, I dined at Áarstova, a pricy but delectable restaurant in Tórshavn. Restaurant Review: Áarstova, Faroe Islands One reason I wanted to travel to the Faroe Islands for years was to eat...
A Nutty Response From United Airlines Over Peanut Allergy
I’ve written about tree nut allergies quite a bit on Live and Let’s Fly and am always surprised at the debate this topic sparks. These allergies are not fantasies, but dire realities for those who face such adverse reactions...
Delta Air Lines Resumes Flights To Havana
Delta Air Lines has resumed flights to Havana, Cuba, marking one of the final resumptions of pre-pandemic service to the beleaguered island nation. Even with tourism still technically impermissible, this marks a great time to visit one of the...
Iran Provides Lifeline To Aeroflot Russian Airlines
The Islamic Republic of Iran has stepped in as a vital lifeline for Aeroflot Russian Airlines, providing aircraft repair for an Airbus A330 jet. Oh, the irony. Aeroflot Sends A330 To Iran For Maintenance Work After the Russian invasion...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands (Highly Recommended)
I’ve stayed in some fairly deplorable Hilton Garden Inns over the years, but the Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands was a spectacular property that represented an excellent value and greatly exceeded my expectations, particularly in terms of the breakfast....
Photo Essay: The Pulchritudinous Faroe Islands
You need to visit the Faroe Islands at least once in your lifetime because the photo essay below simply does not give the beauty of these islands justice. The breathtaking beauty of this place fused with its Scandinavian charm...
No, The Overhead Bin Above Your Seat DOES NOT Belong To You!
An interesting side discussion broke out last week in the context of a story I wrote about an American Airlines passenger purportedly booted from a flight for placing his bag in the “wrong” overhead bin. Just who does the...
United Airlines Adds New Visible Recognition Of Employee Longevity
Look a bit more closely at your United Airlines gate agent, flight attendant, pilot, or other customer-facing employees and you might soon be able to tell how many years they have been with the company. It is part of...
Great Coffee On The Faroe Islands
Despite being a remote chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, there is no shortage of great coffee on the Faroe Islands. In this post, I’ll highlight three favorites. Best Coffee On The Faroe Islands The capital city of...
Air India 787-8 Diverts After Deranged Man Pulls Hair Of Female Flight Attendant
An Air India 787-8 was forced to divert after a deranged man onboard pulled the hair of a female flight attendant then attacked other cabin crew members shortly after takeoff. Man Attacks Cabin Crew On Air India 787-9 Dreamliner,...
Easter Monday: Friendship, Betrayal, And Forgiveness
Today is a holiday in much of Christendom known as Easter Monday. What can Easter teach us about friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness? Friendship, Betrayal, And Forgiveness In The Context Of Easter One highlight of Eastertide for me is the...
Driving On The Faroe Islands
As you explore the Faroe Islands, driving is essential. Nothing is very far, but a car makes it possible. I’ve driven through many beautiful places around the world, but the Faroe Islands was unmatched in beauty. A Guide To...
New Book On United Airlines By Ex-CEO Oscar Munoz
Oscar Munoz, the beloved former CEO of United Airlines that helped to turn the culture of the airline around after the merger with Continental Airlines, is releasing a book next month about his time at United. New Oscar Munoz...
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Mocks How Her Employer Nickels And Dimes
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant took to the PA system to let passengers know how nothing is free onboard, sparking laughter. Is this a new dispensation of the sort of humor first pioneered by flight attendants at Southwest Airlines...
THE TARV, Faroe Islands (Restaurant Review)
I was pleasantly surprised by the number of wonderful restaurants on the Faroe Islands. For dinner the first night we dined at a seaside restaurant called THE TARV Grillhouse. Restaurant Review: THE TARV, Faroe Islands We did not have...
