As Afghanistan collapsed to Taliban forces, the United States had a choice to make: destroy billions of dollars worth of aircraft equipment, turn it over to the Taliban, or bring it out of the country. In a surprisingly clever...
My Coming Of Age: Reflecting On 9/11 20 Years Later
I had just turned fifteen years old and begun my sophomore year in high school. September 11, 2001 began like any other morning but it ended as a day which forever transformed my life. Each of my teachers handled...
NPR Host Makes United Airlines CEO Squirm
NPR’s Ailsa Chang spoke to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby yesterday on vaccine mandates and forced to Kirby to go beyond his usual talking points on the matter of mandatory vaccines…for customers. United Airlines CEO Squirms Over Mandatory Vaccines...
Please Help: Afghan Refugees Need Clothing. Now.
As we reflect upon the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we are confronted with a new challenge directly related to the string of events those aircraft hijackings unleashed. Today, as the U.S. seeks to resettle Afghan refugees who...
Southwest Airlines Extends Alcohol Ban
If you were hoping Southwest Airlines would restore alcohol sales onboard this autumn, you will be disappointed. The Dallas-based carrier will not resume onboard alcohol sales until at least January 2022. Southwest Airlines Extends Alcohol Ban Into 2022 In...
Pictures: Stunning New Midfield Satellite Concourse At LAX
I had some extra time during my last trip to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and checked out the new midfield satellite concourse in the Tom Bradly International Terminal. It’s a beautiful new addition that further transforms LAX into...
Why Marriott CEO Is Praising U.S. Airline Industry
Marriott CEO Tony Capuano looks to the U.S. airlines industry as a source of inspiration, praising it for so effectively and efficiently securing government funding during the pandemic. Is this what Marriott aspires to? Marriott CEO Loves U.S. Airlines,...
President Biden Praises United Airlines, Urges Respect For Flight Attendants
In a speech to the nation last night that focused on new vaccine mandates for federal workers and large companies, President Joe Biden praised United Airlines and demanded respect for airline workers, singling out flight attendants. He also announced...
Cape Air Flight Crashes In Provincetown
A Cape Air flight from Boston to Provincetown crashed while attempting to land Thursday, injuring everyone onboard. Cape Air Crash In Provincetown During Bad Weather, Injuring Seven Cape Air flight 2072 (also marketed as Cape Air 345) from Boston...
Free Tickets: Travel & Adventure Show Dallas
This weekend I’ll be speaking at the Travel & Adventure Show in Dallas and am pleased to offer Live and Let’s Fly readers free ticket for those who wish to hear me come and speak. Travel & Adventure Show...
United Airlines Upgrades Catering To Hawaii
United Airlines is further improving its soft product to Hawaii and premium transcontinental flights with a number of catering changes starting later this month, impacting both economy class and premium cabins. Catering Upgrades Coming To Hawaii + Premium Transcon...
United Airlines Pushes Back On Vaccine Religious Exemptions
In what may be a test case for many U.S. companies, United Airlines is pushing back on religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine by warning that employees who are granted one will face unpaid personal leave starting next month....
Pure Joy: Qantas Flight Attendant Puts On Her Uniform For First Time Since Pandemic Began
Some good news, for change – something to make you smile. A Qantas flight attendant who clearly loves her job displayed infectious joy while putting on her uniform after a long hiatus from work. Qantas Flight Attendant Puts On...
A Disgusting New Low: Passengers Engage In Congress On American Airlines While Flight Attendants Willfully Ignore…
Have we really come to this point? Have we really reached a state of affairs in which flight attendants will simply ignore sexual acts being performed on an airplane for everyone to see? Because that is exactly what appears...
Woman Tells Jet Blue Flight Attendant She Cannot Wear Mask Due To Menopause, Fear Of Flying
A woman was escorted off a JetBlue flight in handcuffs and a wheelchair after refusing to wear a mask, first claiming she was too afraid of flying and later claiming she could not keep it on due to menopause....
American Airlines’ Pilots Plan Airport Protests
The union representing pilots at American Airlines is preparing to commence picketing at hub airports in the coming weeks over continuing disagreements over working conditions and a new contract. Pilots At American Airlines Will Protest At Hub Airports Working...
Lufthansa Predicts USA Will Not Reopen To Europeans Until Christmas
A prominent Lufthansa board member has predicted that U.S. borders will not reopen to Europeans until Christmas. Is he being far too pessimistic or perhaps even too optimistic? Lufthansa Board Member: U.S. Will Remain Closed To Europeans Till Christmas...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – Terminal B)
Although only offering pre-packaged food items, the Terminal B United Club was the least crowded of the four I visited at Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and very much an old-school Continental lounge in terms of appearance. United Club Houston...
When Hannibal Lecter Flies On American Airlines…
I recently watched Silence of the Lambs for the first time, a 1991 psychological thriller centering on a cannibal named Dr. Hannibal Lecter. A recent incident on American Airlines in which a man growled as he chewed on his mask...
Mission Accomplished: A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The First Class Terminal
Success! The trip was not in vain. I secured my Lufthansa COVID-19 duck! I arrived early at the First Class Terminal, 5:40am to be exact. Thankfully, the woman from the previous day was not there and I was instead...
