UPDATE: Folks, this fare is gone. Hope some of you were able to book it! One Mile At A Time notes a particularly good deal on JetBlue if you are looking to travel to London cheaply in Mint Business...
Official: JetBlue Will Serve London Heathrow AND Gatwick
After months of speculation, JetBlue announced it will “split the baby” and launch transatlantic service to both London Heathrow and Gatwick later this year. JetBlue Will Serve Both Heathrow And Gatwick In London Joanna Geraghty, President and COO of...
Ted Cruz Celebrates Sun Country’s Cheap Fares To Cancun…
Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX), also known as “Cancun Cruz” for his trip to Cancun in the midst of a fierce storm, tweeted his excitement over an airline’s new service from Houston to…Cancun. Ted Cruz Thinks New Houston...
How Many 3.4 Ounce (100 mL) Bottles Can I Take Onboard My Flight?
15 years after an onboard bombing attempt led to restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags, limitations reman in effect in the United States and much of the world. But how many 3.4 ounce (100mL) bottles can you actually take...
First Impressions: Air Serbia A330 Business Class
I flew home from Istanbul on Air Serbia, allowing me to try out the recently-delivered Airbus A330 in business class from Belgrade to New York. The flight was very good, though one thing was lacking. Air Serbia A330 Business...
Passenger Faces $52,500 Fine After Attacking Delta Flight Attendant
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $52,500 fine against a passenger who brutally attacked a Delta Air Lines flight attendant. Is the fine too little, too much, or just right? Delta Passenger Faces Stiff FAA Fine After...
Emirates May Swap More 777X Jets For 787 Dreamliners
As frustration grows over delivery delays, Emirates has expressed its willingness to consider more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in place of late-arriving 777X jets. Emirates Open To Swapping Delayed 777X For 787 Boeing’s 777X program is three years behind schedule...
JetBlue Flight Diverts After Anti-Masker Harasses Passengers Between Cocaine Snorts
What a flight…kudos to JetBlue for its handling of what was a very volatile situation after a man refused to wear a mask, snorted cocaine onboard, and harassed other passengers. JetBlue Flight Diverts After Man Harasses Other Passengers After...
Virgin Australia CEO: Open International Borders Even if People Die As A Result
In a refreshing display of candor, the Virgin Australia CEO has called upon the Australian government to re-open borders once the adult population has been offered vaccinations, even if it leads to death. Virgin Australia CEO Says International Borders...
JetBlue Plans To Open Its Own Lounges
JetBlue plans to “likely” open its own airport lounges in the future, but initially plans to use contract lounges for its premium cabin Mint customers flying transatlantic. JetBlue Plans To Open Its Own Lounges…Eventually A source told Live and...
United Airlines Adding More Domestic + International Flights In July
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”...
