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...
Drunk British Airways Passenger Breaks Free Of Handcuffs, Assaults Five Flight Attendants
A British Airways passenger has pleaded “not guilty” to assault after a wild flight on British Airways from Houston to London. William Clegg, 30, of London, has been accused of the following transgressions after a disruptive flight on BA: Over-consumption of...
Disturbing EgyptAir Safety Report
It has been more than three years since an EgyptAir Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, killing all onboard. A transparent investigation never occurred. Until now. In a leaked document, French authorities cite gross negligence, undercutting the EgyptAir...
United PlusPoints Bring Old Problems to New Situations
United’s new PlusPoints has some benefits to travellers adding flexibility. However, old problems with United’s Global and Regional Premier Upgrades carry over to new situations. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Riders, Drivers Pay For Uber’s Bad Tech
Uber has several technical issues that cause issues for riders and drivers. These cost both sides of the equation money yet Uber hasn’t or won’t fix the app. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Air India To Indian Government: No More Tickets On Credit
Chasing past due invoices, Air India has informed government agencies that it is unwillingly to extend further credit until balances are zeroed. Tickets will no longer be issued on credit to those agencies who owe Rs 10 lakh (about...
European Budget Carriers Will Be Guinea Pigs In Russia
It’s actually brilliant. Europe’s top budget carriers–including EasyJet, Ryanair, and WizzAir–have been invited to start service to St. Petersburg, Russia…but there’s a catch. Tourist Boom Coming To Russia’s St. Petersburg In 2020, expect a boom of tourism and cheap...
Emirates’ Most Profitable Route?
It’s a global airline with longhaul service around the world. But one of Emirates’ most lucrative routes is right in its own backyard, a journey of only 543 miles. Picture a “business route” and you think of New York...
