United Airlines has teased a number of new routes it will unveil tomorrow morning. Will see new longhaul international flights? Here are my thoughts and predictions. United Airlines 2023 New Route Teaser: Love For LAX? In a brief tease...
An Overnight Airline Bump I Simply Could Not Take
For the first time in many years, I was offered the opportunity to take an overnight bump off my confirmed airline flight in exchange for compensation. Turning it down was surprisingly bittersweet, flooding me with happy memories of yesteryear...
Passenger Of Size Demands Larger Seats On Taxpayer’s Dime
Jae’lynn Chaney believes she is entitled to a larger airline seat and more legroom due to her large size, even if taxpayers have to pay for it. Apparently, she is serious. Claim: Taxpayers Should Underwrite More Legroom On Airlines...
Starbucks Barista Agitated By Delta Air Lines Serving Starbucks Coffee
Is the brand of coffee an airline chooses to serve onboard a political choice? I’ll make it a true Daily Double and say no way. I would be very careful before drawing any sort of political inferences between Delta...
Iftar Dinner On Etihad Airways
As Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan this month, I had the opportunity to witness an iftar dinner on an Etihad Airways flight between two predominantly Muslim nations. It was not the meal itself that was nearly as interesting...
Coup Attempt In Sudan Leads To Airport Attack: Multiple Aircraft Destroyed, Two Killed
Civil unrest has led to an attempted coup this morning in Sudan, with rebel military forces occupying key government facilities and a trio of airports including Khartoum Airport. A Saudia Airbus A330 aircraft is thought to be one of...
Review: Marriott Newark Airport
The Marriott Newark Airport is convenient and clean, serving as a pricey yet welcome crash pad after a late evening arrival into EWR with an early departure the following morning. Marriott Newark Airport Review Booking My SAS flight arrived...
Review: SAS A321LR Business Class
I flew back to the USA on SAS onboard its brand new Airbus A321LR in business class. This is a cozy aircraft that is quite comfortable in the front cabin. The service and meals onboard were also excellent. SAS...
United Airlines Adding Hot Mid-Flight Snacks On More Polaris Flights
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...
