I have been writing about United Airlines for over 16 years on Live And Let’s Fly. Over that time, I have seen the airline at its best, at its worst, and in long stretches where complexity seemed to overwhelm...
How The Latest Government Shutdown Could Affect TSA Lines, Airports, And Your Travel Plans
The latest partial government shutdown may once again create very real stress points for travelers, especially at airport security checkpoints and at U.S. borders. What A Partial Government Shutdown Means For TSA And For Travelers The partial government shutdown...
How The FAA Handles Civilian Airspace When Military Operations Intersect
The FAA’s abrupt shutdown of airspace over El Paso last week was lifted almost as quickly as it was imposed. But the speed of the reversal has obscured a deeper and more consequential issue: how civilian aviation safety is...
United Airlines Adds Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne…But Only For One Day
Update: If You’re flying United Airlines in Polaris Business Class today, you can once again enjoy Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne in honor of Valentine’s Day. It’s nice to see United bring this back in 2026. Last year, United introduced Laurent-Perrier...
Review: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (Spectacular Luxury Hotel)
I had a magnificent stay at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, which has instantly become one of my favorite hotels in the world. Beyond the novelty of being over 100 stories off the ground, this hotel delivers with solid...
13.5 Hours in EVA 777-300ER Business Class…
My longhaul flight on EVA Air onboard a 777-300ER in business class from Taipei to Chicago was a reminder that some things are best left unchanged. The longhaul product is remarkably consistent on EVA, even though the product is...
Report: Kristi Noem Fired 737-8 MAX Pilot For Leaving Her Blanket Behind
A new report has raised questions about leadership, decision-making, and internal personnel practices at the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, but what really caught my attention was a crazy incident...
Delta Flight Attendants Share In $1.3 Billion Profit Payout While United Talks Contract “Offsets”
Delta Air Lines flight attendants woke up to tangible money this week. United Airlines flight attendants woke up to another update about negotiations. Delta Flight Attendants Collect Massive Bonuses And Pay Raises While United Talks “Offsets” The contrast could...
What Really Forced The FAA To Shut Down El Paso Airspace And What Officials Are Not Explaining
The FAA’s sudden shutdown of airspace over El Paso this week now looks less like a straightforward security event and more like a messy collision of border security operations, new counter-drone technology, and interagency confusion. What Really Triggered The...
Alaska Airlines Allows Rabbits Back In Cabin But Moves To Ban Household Birds
Alaska Airlines has quietly adjusted its pet policy in a way that will please some travelers and frustrate others. Rabbits are back in the cabin after a short-lived ban, but household birds will soon be barred entirely. Alaska Airlines...
British Airways Cabin Crew Rushed To Hospital After Consuming Cannabis-Laced Gummies From Passenger
What was presented to British Airways cabin crew as a post-flight “thank you” has turned into a cautionary tale for airline employees worldwide. Passenger “Thank You” Sends British Airways Crew To Hospital In Los Angeles Three British Airways cabin...
American Airlines’ Robert Isom Breaks His Silence After Union Revolt, But The Path Forward Remains Unclear
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom recently issued a video response to mounting internal pressure following a historic no-confidence vote by the flight attendant union and similar frustration expressed by the pilots’ union. The speech was intended to outline a...
Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Leaves Airports Without Jet Fuel
Airlines are scaling back service to Cuba as a worsening jet fuel shortage, tied to a tightening U.S. oil blockade, begins to directly disrupt commercial aviation to the island. Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Triggers Jet...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
The Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is a nice new hotel with excellent amenities and a superb Regency Club, though the location may be off-putting for tourists and visitors to KL. Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL...
Frontier Airlines Delays Schedule, Returns Aircraft, And Cuts Routes. Is It Really Growing?
We recently noted something strange: Frontier stopped selling flights beyond April 13, 2026, and Kyle asked the obvious question, why would an airline delay publishing its schedule for that long? Now we have the answer, and it is not...
24 Hours In Taipei: How I Spent An Amazing Layover In Taiwan’s Capital
I fell in love with Taipei during my late autumn trip a few months back and fell in love with it all over again this month after a lovely long layover between EVA Air flights. 24 Hours In Taipei:...
United And JetBlue Expand Partnership, But Only One Side Earns Elite Status Credit
United and JetBlue have taken another step toward a closer commercial relationship with the launch of reciprocal revenue bookings on each other’s flights, but the details of what is and isn’t available matter a great deal to MileagePlus members....
FAA Halts El Paso Flights Citing “Cartel Drone” Activity, Reopens Hours Later
In a curious move that briefly shut down commercial aviation in a major U.S. border city, the Federal Aviation Administration halted flights in and out of El Paso International Airport before reversing course just hours later. FAA Abruptly Halts...
American Airlines Unveils New Admirals Club At Chicago O’Hare Amid Battle With United
American Airlines is investing in its premium customer experience at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with plans for a significantly expanded Admirals Club lounge in Concourse L. American Plans New 10,000-Square-Foot Admirals Club Lounge At Chicago O’Hare American Airlines...
American Airlines First Class Passenger Demands $7,000 After Red Wine Soaks $2,000 Louis Vuitton Bag
A spilled glass of red wine in first class on American Airlines has turned into a viral dispute over airline liability, luxury goods, and what constitutes reasonable compensation. Red Wine, First Class, And A $7,000 Demand: What Does American...
