Flying on TAROM is like stepping back in time 20 years. My TAROM A318 flight from London to Bucharest reminded me of what it was like to fly when I was a child–both the good and the bad. TAROM...
BARK Air: A New Airline Geared Toward Dogs
I was driving home from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday and saw the billboard above and snickered…what kind of April Fool’s joke is this? Apparently, no joke at all. The carrier may not have a Boeing 747...
My Lovely “Private Jet” Experience On Bulgaria Airlines A220 In Business Class
One of the highlights of my trip to Romania and Bulgaria was the chance to give Bulgaria Airlines a try, particularly on its brand new Airbus A220 jet in business class. Not only was the flight superb, but I...
The Problem Of Business Class On An ATR-72
From Bucharest, Romania to Sofia, Bulgaria I flew on a TAROM in business class…which showcased the challenges of offering business class on an ATR-72. Business Class On A TAROM ATR-72 Is Not Ideal The ATR-72 turboprop is boarded from...
Finally, My First Flight On An A318 (TAROM Business Class)
I asked you folks a few weeks back whether I should take a TAROM A318 or 737-800 in business class to Bucharest and most of you suggested I take the A318 before it is too late. I did, and...
Canadian Budget Carrier Shuts Down, Will Not Refund Tickets
Canadian low-cost air carrier Lynx, an equivalent to Spirit Airlines or Frontier, will shut down and has encouraged ticketed passengers to contact their credit card companies because it will not be issuing any refunds… Canadian Budget Carrier Lynx Will...
Booked: Delta, TAROM, Bulgaria Air, KLM!
I’m off on my next adventure, this time to Eastern Europe with a focus on SkyTeam carriers with an opportunity to finally try out a Delta Air Lines product I have been waiting to review for years. To Eastern...
Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico Punished For Protectionism Of Mexican Government
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has declined to extend the antitrust immunity granted to Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico for their transborder operations between the USA and Mexico. At the root of this is concerns that the Mexican...
My TAROM Debate: A318 Or 737-800 In Business Class?
I’ve got a review trip coming up and have a choice before me when it comes to which TAROM flight I should take in business class: an Airbus A318 or a Boeing 737-800. TAROM Business Class: 737-800 Or A318?...
My Futile Attempt To Buy An AirAsia Ticket
My trip to Germany via East Asia came about at the very last-minute and I put things together as I went along. One gap was getting from Manilla to Bankgok and it was in MNL Airport that I ran...
AirAsia CEO “Forced” To Fly Singapore Airlines
Poor AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes was “forced” to fly full-service Singapore Airlines when his own carrier was “sold out.” Too Bad, So Sad: Tony Fernandes Conveniently Flies Singapore Airlines Fernandes is a controversial figure in the industry. He helped...
Air Canada Partners With FlyDubai, Plus Stackable New Chase Transfer Bonus
Air Canada has announced that FlyDubai is now an Aeroplan partner. As on Emirates edemption rates are much higher than other partners in the region, but still represent an important value-add for Aeroplan. FlyDubai Is The Latest Air Canada...
Video: Did Aeromexico Flight Attendant Film Up Skirts?
An Instagram video appeared to show a male Aeromexico flight attendant filming up the skirt of women as they board a flight. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
I’m Planning A Trip To Greenland And The Canadian Arctic!
With Air Greenland adding a link to the Canadian Arctic next summer, I am plotting out a trip to Greenland, Copenhagen, and Iqaluit, Canada. Air Greenland Places Iqaluit Flights On Sale First, let’s briefly look at the details of...
Agitated Passenger Threatens To Slaughter Flight Attendants And Blow Up Plane…But Why?
Two months have passed and I still cannot figure out what exactly what happened onboard an Aegean Airlines flight from Pairs to Athens in which a passenger clearly became enraged and allegedly made threats including “destroying” flight attendants and...
A Pilot Analyzes Ural Airlines A320 Crash Landing In Siberian Field
A very rare event has occurred in Russia with the successful off-field crash landing of a Ural Airlines Airbus A320. Ironically It was the same airline that became somewhat famous in 2019 when one of their other A320s suffered...
Aeroflot A350 Business Class Trip Report
As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Russian carriers continue to face sanctions, it seems that the premium cabin experience is holding up just fine. Here’s an Aeroflot A350 business class trip report from an Aeroflot flight attendant....
Man Freaks Out After Seeing Three “Ghosts” On Airplane
It seems it is not only our friend from Texas who saw a ghost on a plane. One man in Russia saw three of them, prompting a freakout and forcing a flight delay. Freakout Causes Flight Delay: Man Sees...
Flight Attendant Spills Hot Beverage On Child, Blames Child?
A cup of hot chocolate served by a flight attendant spilled on a 10-year-old girl, leading to second-degree burns. Now a mother claims the airline failed to help and refused to even apology. However, the airline suggests the girl...
Adventures On Drukair And Bhutan Airlines
During my time in Bhutan, I had the chance to try out both Drukair and Bhutan Airlines in business class. Both carriers offered excellent service and comfortable seating onboard. Drukair: Kathmandu To Paro From Nepal, I flew Druk Air...
