After my rough check-in and passport control experience at Algiers, I was admittedly anxious to board my Air Algérie flight to Doha. Would the onboard experience be bad too? Even my driver had warned me earlier that Air Algérie...
My Air Algérie Trip Is Off To A Roaring Start…
While I am hardly surprised, I am still disappointed that my Air Algérie trip is off to a rough start. First off, Algiers was beautiful. I only spent a couple days here, but Algeria’s capital city was really wonderful, particularly...
Turbulence On Transatlantic Flight Sends Passengers Flying Through Cabin
I’ve said it often over the years, but we once again have a reminder: obey the seatbelt sign. It is there for a very good reason, as a dozen passengers on a transatlantic flight quickly realized. Turbulence can occur...
Booked: A Trip To Algeria To Fly Air Algérie!
For many years I have wanted to visit Algeria and fly Air Algérie. That trip is finally happening and I am excited. Next Up, A Trip To Algiers, Algeria And A Flight On Air Algérie My focus this year has...
Man Claims He Found Cockroach In Airline Meal. Airline Says It Was Just Sautéed Ginger.
A Vistara passenger claims his vegetarian meal onboard included an unwanted animal product: a dead cockroach. But the airline claims it was just sautéed ginger. Cockroach Or Ginger In Airline Meal? Airline And Passenger At Odds Nikul Solanki posted...
Review: Airlink ERJ-135 Economy Class (PZB-JNB)
From Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg we flew on Airlink, the only game in town. Even with a monopoly on the route and a small ERJ-135 regional jet, the carrier really impressed me. Airlink ERJ-135 Economy Class Review With South African...
Irish Prime Minister Under Fire For Flying Business Class
Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin is under fire for his choice to fly business class from Dublin to New York then warning of the perils of climate change. In an ironic twist, his flight had to divert due to...
Cayman Airways Adds Service To Los Angeles
Cayman Airways will launch nonstop service between Los Angles and Grand Cayman this autumn thanks to a new aircraft delivery that finally makes this journey possible. Cayman Airways Will Fly Nonstop To Los Angeles The new route was announced...
Captain “Costa Concordia” Accused Of Abandoning Passengers After Fire Breaks Out On Airbus A320
A Vueling captain has been accused of pulling a “Costa Concordia” after a fire broke out on an Airbus A320 aircraft and he was first to scamper off the aircraft, with the flight crew following behind him. With the...
Turkish Airlines Debuts “Aeroflot” Airbus A350
It’s not huge news that one airline took over the cancelled aircraft deliveries of another carrier, but it is rather noteworthy when it involves the heavily-sanctioned Russian flag carrier Aeroflot and represents a very cool addition to the Turkish...
How Aeroflot Just Purchased Eight Airbus A330-300 Jets
Despite crippling sanctions against the Russian Federation, Aeroflot Russian Airlines just purchased eight Airbus A330-300 jets. How was this even possible? The answer is an exception which seeks to avoid an even greater harm. Aeroflot Just Purchased Eight A330-300...
Glamorous Aeroflot Flight Attendants Shower Putin With Flowers
In a brazen display of propaganda, Russian President Vladimir Putin was photographed earlier today surrounded by glamorous Aeroflot flight attendants in a bid to bolster solidarity for his war in Ukraine. Do these ladies not realize the pain and...
U.S. Banned Aeroflot 40 Years Ago – Will It Happen Again?
In 1982, the United States banned Aeroflot Russian Airlines from serving the United States. 4o years later, will we see a similar move? Will We See A New United States Ban Against Aeroflot Russian Airlines? In 1981, U.S. President...
Senators Demand Airlines Offer Cash Refunds For Flight Credits
Billions of dollars in unused airline flight credits remain outstanding and some carriers have made it much more difficult than others to redeem them. Now a pair of United States Senators has demanded that airlines issue cash refunds for...
Aeroflot’s Contradictory Signals On Masks
On Aeroflot, you must wear a mask or you will be denied boarding. Onboard, you must keep your mask on or face an unspecified punishment. But if you don’t keep your mask on, you’ll be accommodated in a special...
A Tasty Beef Dinner On Aeromexico
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week we go...
The Fallout of No New Airline Bailout
Now that furloughs have been announced, the failure to secure a second bailout for airlines is no longer theory, rather it’s reality. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Will COVID-19 Return Bigger Planes to Shorter Flights?
Demand and efficiencies change over time, but there are a few good reasons why larger aircraft may be returning to shorter flights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Aeroflot’s Dream Of Glory Mimics Russia’s
Aeroflot Russian Airlines dreams of glory. It wants to become a swanky, luxurious, powerful airline heralded by the world and sought after by elites. Sounds like Mother Russia, doesn’t it? Aeroflot Dreams Of Glory A lot of change is...
Did Airlines Overreact To The Coronavirus?
With signs that the economy is recovering faster than expected, did airlines overreact to the coronavirus crisis? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
