The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Delta $50,000 for two incidents of profiling that adversely impacted Muslim passengers. Delta maintains it did nothing wrong. Incident #1: Delta Flight Attendant “Uncomfortable” With Passenger Who Did Not Smile A Muslim...
Editorial: Delta Is Living In The Future
Delta has become the airline to beat in many respects among US carriers. From pet carriers to closed-door business class suites, Delta is absolutely living in the future. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Like Impeachment, American Airlines CEO’s Removal May Have Consequences
President Trump’s impeachment and potential removal from office could have consequences beyond the immediate result. Likewise, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker’s removal may have a lasting effect. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
FAA Whistleblower Alleges Southwest Airlines Favoritism
A whistleblower from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has alleged that regulators cut corners and neglected safety concerns in an effort to aid Southwest Airlines. The Office of Special Counsel, which investigates whistleblower complaints from federal agencies, “Found a substantial...
Let There Be Light: Two Changes You’ll See On United Next Month
United Airlines is making two small but notable changes to its in-flight procedures, tightening one requirement while loosening another. Effective February 01, 2020: Personal electronic devices may remain plugged in for taxi, take-off and landing devices must still be...
United Airlines Cuts Two Legacy Non-Hub Routes
Although it has been years since United Airlines designated Cleveland as a hub, it has maintained some legacy routes from what was once a thriving base. Two routes are on the chopping block as United reassesses demand from a...
Wow: Kuwait Airways Lost $17MN Per Aircraft In One Year!
In a loss that even makes Etihad Airways look “ok” in comparison, Kuwait Airways reported a very unprofitable fiscal year. Kuwait Airways just reported is financials for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2018. It losses totaled...
American Airlines Hasn’t Resolved Labor Issues
The summer from hell has passed for American Airlines. Despite no announcements of any deals with their unions, all seems calm among labor groups at the world’s largest carrier, but that’s deceiving. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
This Trip Demonstrates Benefit of New United Airlines Mileage Plus Program
A fare deal came out this week that clearly demonstrates the benefits of the new United Mileage Plus program, one that should encourage those who might struggle to achieve $18,000 in spending annually. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
The Luxurious Boeing 787-8 Mexico Can’t Sell
Mexico is facing an era of austerity and a flashpoint of that program is selling off the luxurious presidential jet, a Boeing 787-8. But no one wants to buy it. As one if his first acts as Mexican President,...
What Really Happened To Prompt Rapid Delta 777 Fuel Dump Over Los Angeles?
News broke yesterday afternoon that a Delta 777 dumped fuel over several schools and homes in Los Angeles. What prompted this and was it justified? Delta Engine Trouble Prompted Emergency Landing Delta 89 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai...
Want To Fly To The USA? A Pregnancy Test May Be Required
Midori Nishida, a Japanese citizen, had an unexpected extra hurdle when trying to board her flight from Hong Kong to Saipan, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean: she had to take a pregnancy test. Prior to boarding, Nishida...
Why I Made Spirit Airlines my American Express Platinum Preferred Airline
American Express Platinum cardholders receive a $200 annual credit applied to offset fees charged by airlines. Almost no one chooses Spirit, here’s why I did. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Car Rental Agencies Don’t Offer Lifetime Status But Should
Airlines and hotel chains offer lifetime elite status in their program for their most loyal customers, yet rental car agencies don’t. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
EL AL 777-200 From Newark Makes Emergency Landing In Halifax
An EL AL flight diverted to Halifax after the smell of smoke filled the rear of the Boeing 777-200. But this was more than just a delay…it was another logistics challenge as Sabbath quickly approached. LY26 departed Newark on...
More Questions Than Answers In UIA 737-800 Crash
What caused the Ukrainian International Airlines 737-800 to crash shortly after takeoff from Tehran? Why have Ukraine and Iran released contradictory initial reports? With tense relations between the United States and Iran, how will the crash be investigated? Will...
United Airlines Records Financial Hit On Hong Kong Routes
United’s Hong Kong routes are performing so poorly the airline is re-evaluating what they are worth. United Airlines expects to record a non-cash impairment charge of $90 million for the Fourth Quarter in specific regards to its Hong Kong...
Scary: Passengers Revolt On Delayed Air India Flight
A delay on top of a delay prompted mutiny on an Air India flight from New Delhi to Mumbai. Video evidence captures a scary scene onboard in which passengers attempt to enter the flight deck and later physically assault...
Is Spirit Airlines Breaking the Law With Passenger Usage Fee?
One of my favorite flight hacks is to buy Spirit Airlines tickets at the airport and save the online-only passenger usage fee. But based on a recent experience, it seems they may be breaking the law through false advertising...
Three British Airways Cabin Crew Members Killed in Car Crash Outside Heathrow
Sad news out of London, where a deadly crash on New Year’s Eve killed three British Airways cabin crew members and seriously injured a fourth. A Mercedes HGV big rig (or “lorry” in the UK) plowed into a Toyota...
