If you’re wondering how little I regard elite status these days, this should make it clear: I just booked a ticket on Sun Country Airlines. Sun Country Airlines is “The Hometown Airline” of Minneapolis (MSP). With no partner carriers,...
United CEO on London Attack
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz has issued a statement to United employees on the weekend attacks in London. United has a flight attendant crew base in London and I count United’s London-based crews as some of the best in the system....
Flying Qatar This Week? Why You Shouldn’t Panic
News broke overnight that a handful of Gulf nations would diplomatically isolate Qatar. The isolation may include blocking air space vital for Qatar Airways to smoothly operate. While news is still developing and the situation could get much worse, for now...
Will Qatar Airways Be Destroyed by Geopolitics?
Beware if you are flying Qatar Airways in the days ahead: expect delays and/or flight cancellations as the Gulf airline finds itself in the middle of a larger diplomatic row. The following nations have ceased diplomatic relations with Qatar:...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 04, 2017
Although it has been a relatively quiet week, I find myself tired on this beautiful spring Sunday. I’m trying to rest up because travel picks up later this week and then again next week. I hope to see some of you...
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Dubai to London
This first class flight report is a continuation of Qantas 001 which travels from Sydney to London Heathrow with a stop in Dubai for a crew change. You can check out Part I from SYD to DXB here. Just to note,...
The Secret U.S. Government Airline
Next time you fly through Las Vegas, take a look around for an unmarked white 737-600 with a red cheatline down the center. That’s “Janet” Airlines, a top-secret U.S. Air Force contractor that shuttles workers to sensitive government installations. Area-51, officially known as...
United Airlines Suspends Service to Venezuela
Venezuela is on the verge of economic collapse and United Airlines has decided enough is enough. Effective July 01, 2017 United is suspending service to Caracas (CCS). Although corrupt President Nicolás Maduro has promised to prevent any carrier who halts service...
Review: Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai
The Emirates First Class Lounge in the A Concourse of Dubai (DXB) is a sight to behold: it feels more like being in a private terminal. I’m merging two visits into one for this review. I’m in the midst...
Hilton Horror Story: Why You Should Not Complain…Too Much
Compensation is a good thing, when warranted. But when you push too far, the consequences can be great. I know most of us like to game the system where we can: it’s part of the allure of miles and...
United Cuts Last Wide-Body Fifth Freedom Route
Hidden in yesterday’s announcement of new non-stop service between Los Angeles and Singapore was news that United Airlines would axe its final wide body Fifth Freedom route between Hong Kong and Singapore. Oh, I think it makes sense to cut it....
Flight Attendant Revolt Over New United Premium Transcontinental Service
Flight attendants are not happy about United’s new premium transcontinental service. In fact, they are up in arms. I’m a blogger, an aviation enthusiast, and a very loyal United flyer. Over the years I have made friends with many FAs...
United Caves: Increases U.S. Military Baggage Allowance
Last week I wrote about a soldier returning from active duty who was charged $200 to check his kevlar armor on a short United domestic flight. I defended United, but anything that remotely smacks of being anti-military is a losing...
United Airlines Will Launch Nonstop Service Between Los Angeles and Singapore
United Airlines is adding daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Singapore starting on October 27, 2017. The new routes demonstrate commitment to UA’s LAX hub and again beat out Singapore Airlines, who launched its own nonstop service between San Francisco and...
Police Forcibly Remove Obnoxious Buffoon from Delta Flight
Word to the wise: aircraft overhead bins are shared space. The space immediately above your row does not belong to you. Bin space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If only someone explained that to the obnoxious buffoon...
United Hints at a New Premium Economy Product
Earlier today United Airlines announced new and improved transcontinental premium service. But one statement in the press release caught my attention, signaling what may be even bigger news. Although United has toyed with the possibility of a true premium economy product...
Premium Transcontinental Service on United: Free Hot Meals in EconomyPlus + Boston Expansion
The rumors have finally been confirmed: United will expand its premium transcontinental service to flights between Boston and San Francisco on July 01, 2017. Even better, United will spruce up business class food and offer free hot meals in...
Inside the Honeymoon Suite of Pippa Middleton at Park Hyatt Sydney
Trust me, Live and Let’s Fly is not turning into the Daily Mail, but I could not resist this story. Feel free to skip it. Pippa Middleton (sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) and James Matthews married last week...
British Airways WILL Cover EU261 Claims + Other Flight Bookings
Some good news for consumers afflicted by the British Airways IT Meltdown over the weekend: BA has pledged to settle up. #1: BA will cover EU261/2004 claims One Mile At A Time reported that some passengers who filed claims under...
Iberia A330 Business Class: Not Bad At All
While the flight did not end well, I actually had a very pleasant trip on Iberia from Madrid to Los Angeles. I very much enjoyed the food onboard. The first meal was particularly delicious: a unique chicken thigh stuffed...
