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...
A Feast Fit For A King On Aegean Airlines

Each week, 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. Today I’m...
Review: Aegean Business Lounge Thessaloniki (SKG)

I nearly skipped this over this lounge review, but in looking at far more recent reviews it appears that very little, if anything, has changed. Thus, I can at least share my pictures from the Aegean Business Lounge in...
Doublespeak: Airlines Desperate for Future Customers, Priced for Peak Economy

Airlines across the world are finding the most challenging environment they’ve ever faced. But their post-coronavirus outlook is confusing based on planned staff reductions and forward pricing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Lawsuit: Passenger Forcefully Dragged From Lavatory To Seat With Her Pants Down By Angry Flight Attendants

A lawsuit claims Aer Lingus flight attendants dragged a woman from the lavatory and flung her back into her seat while her pants will still down after she could not wait any longer to use the lavatory prior to...
Americans Trapped In Moscow Airport After Aeroflot Flight Ordered Back To Gate

After abruptly and unexpectedly suspending international air traffic yesterday, hundreds of Americans and thousands of others find themselves trapped in Russia. One asthma-stricken man remains stuck without a visa in Moscow Airport almost out of medication. Yesterday, April 3,...