In a freewheeling Q2 2024 earnings call, the C-Suite at Untied Airlines focused on the future and the positives in the latest earnings report, but also shared several tidbits I found interesting. 5 Takeaways From This Week’s United Airlines...
Air India Sends Rescue Aircraft After Russian Diversion Of US-Bound Flight
Air India has dispatched a rescue aircraft to Krasnoyarsk, Russia after a mechanical delay yesterday forced the diversion of a US-bound 777-200LR jet. Rescue Aircraft Enroute To Pick Up Stranded Passengers In Russia After Mechanical Issue Forces Diversion Of...
Over 20,000 Flights Delayed Or Cancelled After Worldwide Software Glitch
“So when airlines talk about a seamless global passenger experience, it means they all use a common IT system for key functions. The vulnerability (or lack of resilience) of that strategy is on full display here.” -Jon Ostrower A...
The Great Airport Burger Debate: Five Guys, Shake Shack, Or In-N-Out Burger?
When it comes to airport burgers, do you prefer Five Guys, Shake Shack, or In-N-Out Burger? I’ve tried all three and I must say the choosing a favorite has been difficult… Airport Burgers: Which Are Best? You probably think...
Wild: Man Steals Better Seat On American Airlines, Refuses To Move Because “I’m A Citizen Of The United States”
A man stole a bulkhead seat on American Airlines, claiming that he was entitled to the seat because of his US citizenship and daring flight attendants to have him arrested for refusing to move. Man Steals Bulkhead Seat on...
United Airlines Cuts Profit Forecast, Blames Domestic Overcapacity
United Airlines is forecasting lower profit than initially expected this quarter, blaming domestic overcapacity. But the carrier’s annual profit target remains unchanged and it is optimistic that a course correction is in effect as other carriers plan to cut...
From Pitiful To Pathetic: Woman Tries To Bite Cops As She Is Dragged Off Frontier Airlines Flight After Onboard Skirmish
It’s one thing to have a bad day and get into a verbal argument onboard a crowded flight, but resisting the arrest of five cops and trying to bite them? That’s a bad day, even for Frontier Airlines. Frontier...
Bro, It’s Time To Dump Your Disrespectful Girlfriend After Her Florida Airport Meltdown
A bit of relationship advice today, man to man, from someone who has been married for 10 years and dated before that. A woman who yells and screams at you in a demeaning way is unworthy of dating you....
United Airlines Flight Attendants Will Hold Strike Vote
As flight attendants at United Airlines move toward a new contract, a strike authorization vote will be held next month. This should be seen as a formality to continue negotiations rather than any real threat of an imminent strike....
Delta Flight Attendants Fight For Return Of Flag Pins
A ban of all flag pins except for the US flag is now in effect at Delta Air Lines, but a flight attendant steering committee attempting to unionize colleagues has argued that Delta is caving to negative peer pressure...
Disgusting: Scam Service Dog Slurps On Table In Delta One Lounge
I’m sorry, but this is beyond the pale. A video has emerged showing a dog eating off the table in the new Delta One Lounge in New York (JFK) and then flying in its own business class suite across...
4 Flights. 1 Long Day. My Somber Saturday…
Saturday was quite a day, with four flights in order to attend a memorial service in Nashville. Let me recount the day with thankfulness for all that transpired, including the flights but especially the quality time with my wife...
The Avis Toll Scam?
Avis is creating more work for me and I’m not happy about being double-charged for highway tolls in Illinois. Is this an Avis toll scam or just sloppy work from Avis or Illinois Tollway? Avis Toll Scam – Charged...
NFL Star Hauled Off United Airlines Flight In Handcuffs After Incident With Flight Attendant
NFL Legend Terrell Davis was escorted off a United Airlines flight in handcuffs after a flight attendant accused him of “hitting” him. Davis–and other witnesses onboard–deny the charge and Davis claims he has already received an apology from United....
Onboard American Airlines During Trump Assassination Attempt…How Passengers Reacted
I happened to be on an American Airlines flight on Saturday at the time that an assassination attempt against former President Trump occurred. The reaction onboard was not unexpected, but still quite interesting to witness. Trump Assassination Attempt –...
Sickening: Passengers Brazenly Defy American Airlines Flight Attendants During Emergency Evacuation
Americans–and apparently Austrians–seem to think they know far better how to handle an onboard emergency than specially-trained American Airlines flight attendants. That is sickening, but it’s also a real test case that we must use to re-examine how we...
Suicide Bombing Targets Bustling Coffee Shop In Mogadishu
A suicide bombing at a popular coffee shop in Mogadishu, Somalia killed five people and injured 20. It gives me great pause that even a well-guarded coffee shop is not safe from terrorist activity. Coffee Shop Targetted For Suicide...
A Female Perspective On Live And Let’s Fly
I’m pleased to introduce Elena, who will be providing hotel reviews and other musings on Live And Let’s Fly from time to time. -Matthew Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Elena from Austria. If there’s one thing I noticed...
Vlogger Denied Lounge Access, Takes Out Anger On Lounge Staff
I’ve been thinking a lot about what happened to vlogger Aljoscha Wendholt, popularly known as Josh Cahill, at a Luxair Lounge in Luxembourg and it has led to some introspection. Cahill Denied Lounge Access In LUX: Is His Outrage...
Man Exposes Himself On American Airlines Flight, Urinates In First Class Cabin
An Oregon man exposes the folly of too much alcohol consumption and the potentially destructive combination of drinking and flying. His tip-sy behavior on an American Airlines flight forced a diversion and may leave him shafted in prison. I...
