With the word changing so fast around us, perhaps it is time to set aside old ways of thinking about paying for airline tickets and embrace a new approach that no longer mandates pre-payment. But would a deferred payment...
Flight Attendant Union Battles United Airlines’ Base Closure Plan
After failing to find an amicable solution, the union representing United Airlines flight attendants has invoked a formal grievance process to battle the base closure of three international domiciles. AFA Launches United Flight Attendant Base Closure Battle Last month, United...
Mayor Sues Delta Air Lines…Over Dog Bite
The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut is suing Delta Air Lines after suffering a nasty bite on a flight. Mayor Sues Delta Air Lines For Dog Bite Mayor Joe Ganim was on a Delta flight 1841 in November 2018 when...
Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Threatens To Kill All Passengers
An Alaska Airlines redeye flight bound for Chicago was anything but restful on Saturday night. Why? Oh, tight legroom, no pillows, and a passenger who threatens to kill everyone else onboard… Alaska Airlines Diversion After Passenger Threatens To Kill...
Swimming With Dolphins In Hawaii – Kahala Dolphin Quest Review
One thing that makes the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu unique is its on-site dolphins, which have delighted children and adults for decades. My son had the chance to experience the Kahala Dolphin Quest program during our last...
Southwest’s Latest Growth Opportunity In Southern California
Earlier this week JetBlue announced it would be leaving Long Beach (LGB) this autumn. The departure presents an opportunity for many carries, but especially for Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines Growth Potential in Long Beach Southwest Airlines launched service to...
United Airlines Won’t Close LAX 787 Base
United Airlines will not close its Boeing 787 pilot base at Los Angeles International Airport after all, a small reprieve in an otherwise highly uncertain time for many United pilots. United Won’t Close 787 Pilot Base At LAX In...
Delta CEO Indirectly Hints At Second Airline Bailout
Reading between the lines of a recent interview, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is laying the groundwork for a second bailout to protect airline employees. Delta CEO Ties Government Funding To Job Preservation, Hints At Second Bailout Speaking...
Istanbul’s Most Popular Tourist Attraction Converts To A Mosque – Will Hagia Sophia Still Be Open To Tourists?
Turkey has confirmed that the Hagia Sophia, originally a church, then a mosque, now a museum for nearly the last century, will revert to a mosque later this month. Will Istanbul’s most famous landmark now be off-limits to non-Muslims...
Review: Kahala Hotel & Resort Honolulu (Dolphin Lanai Room)
Another great stay at the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu solidifies my conviction that there is no better hotel on the island of Oahu. This review will cover a Kahala Dolphin Lanai room. Kahala Booking When you book...
Is New York’s 14-Day Quarantine Rule Legal?
Travelers coming from 19 states must quarantine for 14 days upon entering New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Is such a policy legal? The answer is likely yes, though enforceability is a whole different matter. Who Must Quarantine Upon...
United Airlines Reaches Tentative Furlough Agreement With Pilots
United Airlines and its pilot union have reached a tentative agreement on furloughs and voluntary separations. The move come as consumer demand once again shrinks due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the USA. United Airlines + Union...
United States Bans Pakistan International Airlines
In another blow to Pakistan International Airlines, the United States has banned the beleaguered carrier from its airspace. Will the USA ban hasten lasting change at PIA? PIA Banned From USA PIA announced in 2019 that it would resume...
JetBlue Will Build Sizable LAX Base, Abandon Long Beach
In a seismic reshuffle that hints at JetBlue’s international ambitions, JetBlue will leave Long Beach Airport and base Southern California operations at LAX. JetBlue Will Add LAX Base Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of JetBlue’s “most successful and...
A Scientific Basis For Blocking Middle Seats On Airplanes
We often debate the viability, practically, and benefit of social distancing on airplanes. But what does the science say blocking middle seats? The Science Behind Social Distancing + Middle Seat Blocking Onboard Airplanes Live and Let’s Fly has a...
Korean Air Receives Multimillion-Dollar Loan…From U.S. Taxpayers
Among the long list of recipients of the U.S. Payment Protection Program (PPP) is Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Why would a South Korean airline receive PPP funding from the USA? Why Did Korean Air Receive...
Seriously? Garuda Indonesia Plans Direct Flights From Bali To USA, France
Garuda Indonesia plans to bolster tourism in Bali by adding direct flights to the USA, France, and India. Garuda Wants To Fly To Two U.S. Cities, Two Indian Cities, And Another Destination In Europe…But Is Garuda Indonesia USA Service...
Breaking: American + United Suspend Hong Kong Flights
American Airlines and United Airlines have suspended Hong Kong flights until August 5, 2020 due to new crew testing requirements that make commercial flights impractical. This news is just breaking and Live and Let’s Fly has not obtained official...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Economy Class HD (High Density)
United has a fleet of 74 Boeing 777-200s with six different configurations. Most configurations are geared toward longhaul service and premium-heavy. But one, the so-called “HD” or high-density configuration is used on flights to Hawaii and some transcontinental or...
Survey: Air Travelers Hope To Ditch Masks But Worry About Crowds
New public opinion research from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) suggests travelers are much more worried about crowds and dirty lavatories than masks onboard airplanes. Survey: How Passengers Are Concerned About COVID-19 The survey took place in early...
