United Airlines now claims to be the world’s largest airline. United Airlines CEO Kirby Claims United Now Largest Airline In The World In a video message to employees reviewed by Live and Let’s Fly, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby...
Review: Lufthansa Senator Café Munich (MUC)
As a coffee aficionado, the Lufthansa Senator Cafe in Munich remains one of my favorite airport lounges in the world because it is centered on good coffee. But there are other treats as well that distinguish this lounge from...
SAS Plus No Longer Includes Free Wi-Fi
Desperate to cut costs Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cut complimentary wi-fi internet from SAS Plus. This is a foolish move as other carriers move toward faster and cheaper internet. Wi-Fi No Longer Included In SAS Plus SAS does not...
Review: Lufthansa A350-900 Business Class San Francisco – Munich
From San Francisco to Munich I flew on Lufthansa onboard the A350-900 in business class. I am not a fan of these seats when traveling solo, but I did manage to sleep well and found the service and food...
Monumental Reprimand Of “River Rat” Thrown Off Frontier Airlines Flight
A woman thrown off a Frontier Airlines flight over a seating issue was given a monumental dress down by an angry fellow passenger as she left the aircraft, including being accused of “smelling like a river rat.” Just Another...
Flip-Flopping ANA Will Not Honor Mistake Fare, Begins Cancelling Tickets
So sorry! Japanese carrier ANA will not honor the deeply-discounted business and first class tickets it issued last week, blaming a currency conversion error for the abnormally inexpensive “mistake fare” tickets. This reversal comes days after the carrier said...
Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
It is hard to believe that United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) has now been open for five years. Here’s an updated review of United’s flagship SFO lounge. In short, this business class lounge has held up...
When Nature Calls, How Boldly Will You Violate Fasten Seat Belt Light?
I witnessed an interesting exchange recently when a man rose up to use the lavatory during moderately heavy turbulence, putting himself and others at risk. How boldly would you violate the fasten seat belt light when nature calls? Man...
Report: King Charles Rejects Offer By London Heathrow To Name Terminal 5 In His Honor
King Charles III has reportedly rejected an offer by London Heathrow Airport to name Terminal 5 after him, noting it might undermine his long-term efforts to combat climate change. Spurned by the King, London Heathrow is creating commemorative luggage...
Swindlers Pulled Off Frankfurt-Bound Flight After Bold Currency Exchange Heist
In a plot right out of an action thriller, two men who attempted to flee Singapore with $75,000 in stolen cash were pulled off a Frankfurt-bound flight moments before it was set to take off for Germany. Thrilling Bust:...
A Poignant Warning Not To Make Careless Jokes At Monterey Airport
Earlier today I wrote about my short journey on United Express from Monterey to San Francisco, a flight of only 77 miles. A warning sign about joking caught my attention at Monterey Airport. Warning Sign At Monterey Airport: No...
United Airlines Flight To Tel Aviv Diverts After Passenger Dispute With Flight Attendant Over Crew Seat
In a staring contest that pitted a United Airlines flight attendant against a passenger, the flight attendant won. A United flight bound for Tel Aviv made a u-turn and returned to Newark after a dispute over a crew seat....
A Beautiful 77-Mile Flight On United Express
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...
Aer Lingus Hands JetBlue A Lounge Opportunity At JFK T5
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...
Introduction: An Illuminating Trip To Kenya And South Africa
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...
Lawsuit Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Locked “Terrorist” Mother And Baby In 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...
Delta Flight Attendant Tells First Class Passenger Not To Kiss Him, But He Kisses Him Anyway
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...
As Austrian Airlines Prepares For 787-9, A Chance To Innovate
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...
Live And Let’s Fly Meetup In Washington, DC On April 29, 2023
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,...
Hilarious: How A Passenger Took Revenge On Man Who Put His Feet Up On Couch In United Airlines Lounge
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...
