United Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its MileagePlus loyalty program. I’ve been a member for the majority of that time and the program has benefited me tremendously over the years. The tens of thousands of dollars in...
UA1981: A Flight To Remember, 40 Years In The Making
Yesterday was a special day for the unsuspecting passengers of UA1981, a midday flight from Houston to Chicago. Turns out they had boarded a flight 40 years in the making. UA1981, A Special Flight To Commemorate 40 Years Of...
Lufthansa Adds Stop In Dubai For All India Flights
Even with a record number of daily new COVID-19 cases, Lufthansa is continuing service to three Indian cities form it Frankfurt (FRA) hub. But effective immediately, those flights will make technical stops in Dubai (DXB) so that crews do...
Avelo Airlines Announces “Ivy League” Expansion In New Haven
Budget carrier Avelo Airlines will add to its route map with a new East Coast hub in New Haven, Connecticut. The choice of airport, located just minutes from Yale University, marks a riskier bet than Avelo’s West Coast operations....
United Airlines Will Open More United Clubs In June, But No Polaris Lounges
With domestic travel demand roaring back to 2019 levels, United Airlines is re-opening a handful of airport lounges at both hubs and line stations. The carrier also plans to open even more United Clubs by Labor Day, though Polaris...
Biden’s Tall Tale On Amassing 1.5 Million Amtrak Miles
President Joe Biden, known for his folksy embellishments of the truth over the years, now has added to the archive with a new tall tale over how he earned over 1.5 million Amtrak miles. Biden’s Story On Traveling 1.5...
Miami Airport Fight Club: Another Nasty Gate Area Brawl
Another week, another nasty fight at Miami International Airport, which we might as well dub the Miami Airport Flight Club. This time, apparently, it was not over seat assignments, but over masks and a continuing feud that began on...
United Airlines Flight Awards Starting At 4,000 Miles One-Way
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of United’s MileagePlus loyalty program, United Airlines is discounting domestic and international economy class award flights during a one-day flash sale. This even includes United’s latest international route additions. United Airlines Flash Sale:...
United Airlines’ Taipei Flight Now Makes Technical Stop In Guam
United Airlines’ service between San Francisco and Taipei is no longer nonstop, with a new technical stop and crew change in Guam. United attributes the stop to “irregular operations” but the object is likely to avoid uncomfortable quarantine hotels...
Saunas + Steam Rooms Re-Open In Los Angeles County!
After a long proverbial winter, a thaw has emerged and the flowers are blooming. I’m ecstatic that Los Angeles County is now moving to the Yellow Tier, meaning I will shortly enjoy two of my favorite things once again:...
Pervert? Man Confronted At Airport For Taking Pictures Of Young Women
A man was confronted at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for taking pictures of a pair of young women (in their 20s or 30s). How would you handle a person taking pictures of you or your loved ones? Pervert...
Family Denied Boarding On Southwest After Autistic Child Couldn’t Wear Face Mask
Here we go again with another case of a family being kicked off Southwest Airlines because of a child with a disability. Southwest claims it did all it could to help the family, but its absurd policy guarantees those...
Woman Attacks American Airlines Flight Attendant For Refusing To Collect Her Trash
A woman has been charged with assault and interfering with the performance of the duties of the flight attendant after confronting then attacking a pair of flight attendants on an American Airlines flight to New York City. Woman Attacks...
Wine Tasting In Sonoma County, California
During my three hour layover in Santa Rosa (STS) airport, Avelo Airlines invited me and other aviation writers to lunch at a local Sonoma County winery. The wine was fine, but I was particularly impressed by the food at...
Will United Airlines Offer Vaccine-Only Sections Onboard?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby recently sat down with David Ignatius of The Washington Post. Live and Let’s Fly will examine the wide-ranging interview in a series of posts. United Airlines CEO Addresses Vaccine-Only Sections + Mandatory Vaccines Kirby...
Which Business Class Seat Will Lufthansa Use On 787? (Six Options)
Lufthansa increased its Boeing 787 order from 20 to 25 yesterday and accelerated the delivery schedule, which will begin later this year. Today, it indicated it will use an “intermediate” business class seat on its 787, not the business...
New Lufthansa Aircraft Order Assures Death Of A380
I’ve been secretly holding out hope that sufficient demand will return such that Lufthansa, against all odds, will be bring back the A380 into service. But with its latest aircraft order, that possibility becomes even more unlikely. Lufthansa Orders...
Review: Avelo Airlines 737-800 Burbank – Santa Rosa – Burbank
I already shared of the inaugural festivities on Avelo Airlines. Today, I want to provide a more conventional review of the seat, service, and baggage policies of Avelo. This will be a review of a my recent round-trip journey...
How Many United Airlines Aircraft Have Been Retrofitted To Polaris Business Class Cabin?
One upside to the pandemic is that it allowed airlines to accelerate planned maintenance and retrofits. In the case of United Airlines, it has retrofitted more aircraft to feature its latest Polaris business class seat and is drawing closer...
Ridiculous: Pregnant Woman Denied Glass Of Water On American Airlines For “Safety” Reasons
A pregnant woman experiencing dizziness was denied a glass of water on American Airlines after flight attendants told her that they could not give her a drink due to “COVID safety.” Pregnant Woman Denied Water On American Airlines Due...
