Now that the Boeing 737 MAX has been “ungrounded” in the United States, airlines have the tall task of getting people to fly on it. All three U.S. operators have assured customers they have flexible options if they do...
United Airlines Warns Of Uptick In Cancellations And Decrease In New Bookings
United Airlines warned investors yesterday that it has observed both an uptick in cancellations and a decrease in new bookings, which it blames on a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Even as United tries to downplay the bad news,...
American Airlines Eliminates International Change Fees, United Airlines Plans To Match
American Airlines is eliminating change fees on most international tickets originating in the Americas. Will Delta and United now try outdo American? American Airlines Eliminates Change Fees On Longhaul International Tickets Effective immediately, American Airlines will no longer charge...
My Global Entry Enrollment On Arrival Interview
My Global Entry was up for renewal this year. Rather than schedule an interview appointment and make an extra trip to the airport, I took advantage of the “Enrollment on Arrival” program to knock out my interview at San...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class – International Pandemic Edition
Tremendous service and a comfortable seat made up for a reduced serving offering, but I have to admit my flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco greatly exceeded my expectations. This United Airlines Polaris business class review will give you...
Fly 35,000 Miles Per Year? You’re In the Top 1%….Of Global Aviation Polluters
Frequent flyers representing only 1% of the world’s population contribute 50% of annual global aviation carbon emissions. But any realistic long-term solution will not punish them. 1% Of People Account For 50% Of Aviation Emissions The figure sounds pretty...
Who Will Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine First?
For travelers hoping a COVID-19 vaccine will be available as early as next month, you’ll need to patient. The initial 40 million doses are already largely spoken for and travelers did not make the cut. COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Will Have...
California Scandal? Hawaiian Travel + Michelin Star Restaurant For State Leaders Preaching Lockdown
I’m wading into political waters, but it is certainly related to travel and merits our discussion. There’s a big brouhaha in California over Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to push social distancing guidelines by dining maskless and ostensibly indoors at...
I’m Ready To Fly On The 737 MAX. Are You?
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has just “ungrounded” the Boeing 737 MAX, clearing the path for the troubled airliner to take to the skies once again in the USA. I’m ready to fly this aircraft. Are you? FAA Ungrounds...
Generous Man Shares His Cell Phone Conversation With Entire Lounge
Dear Sir, I just want to thank you for your kindness and generosity. It was a joy and privilege to be part of your morning. You may not have noticed me, but I noticed you…we all did. In fact,...
Review: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Frankfurt – Pandemic Edition
While the physical space has not changed, do not expect much in terms of amenities if you’re traveling through a Lufthansa Business Class lounge in Frankfurt during the pandemic, at least for now. Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Frankfurt Review...
JetBlue Unveils Refreshed Mint Soft Product
In a year full of negative “enhancements” when it comes to premium cabin soft products, JetBlue has just unveiled a genuinely positive refresh to its already superior premium cabin product, called Mint. JetBlue Mint Menu Refresh JetBlue currently serves...
My Observations Of Germany During COVID-19
Germany is my home away from home, a land and people that I love and a nation I could easily adjust to living full-time in. But despite the remarkable public display of unity and competence in dealing with the...
Lufthansa Cuts Free Food + Drink In Economy Class In Favor Of Buy-On-Board
The Lufthansa Group, including Lufthansa, Austrian, and SWISS, will eliminate complimentary snacks and drinks onboard short- and medium-haul economy class flights starting next year and introduce a new buy-on-board menu. While not an unexpected move, it is still a...
Grisly: Bear Killed By Alaska Airlines 737
There’s a land in which bald eagles drop fish on 737 windshields and bears become collateral damage to a 737 landing. It’s called Alaska. Sadly, a brown bear did not survive the latest impact. Bear Killed By Alaska Airlines...
American Airlines Slashes London Schedule In December
A second lockdown in England that includes a ban on overseas travel has severely reduced airline demand. American Airlines will respond by making dramatic cuts to its December flight schedule to London Heathrow. American Airlines Cuts London Flights In...
Key Fact Emerges RE: Muslim Woman Kicked Off American Airlines Flight
There are still many questions surrounding the ejection and arrest of a Muslim woman onboard an American Airlines flight, but one fact has emerged: she was harassing the “white man” (as she called him) in first class. At the...
Hopes For 2021 Travel Buoyed By Vaccine Breakthrough, But A Bleak Winter Ahead
I don’t know about you, but I now see light at the end of the tunnel in our long battle against COVID-19. With a pair of very promising coronavirus vaccine trials, I am more confident than ever that travel...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Concerned Over Onboard Service Resumptions
This month, United Airlines has restored buy-on-board service to a select flights. Several flight attendants have reached out to me in concern over this move, noting it comes as the number of reported COVID-19 cases is again surging in...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz – Coronavirus Edition [2020]
I’ve reviewed one of my favorite hotels in Germany many times on Live and Let’s Fly, but not since the pandemic begin. This review of the Hyatt Regency Mainz takes a look at the coronavirus precautions the hotel has...
