What happens when you place one man who smells like he has not bathed for weeks in the middle of a full Boeing 737? Answer: an emergency landing. A Transavia flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Gran Canaria (LPA) diverted to Faro,...
FBI: Five Tips to Avoid Sexual Harassment Aboard Your Next Flight
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a guideline with five tips you can use to prevent against sexual harassment aboard airplanes. The FBI reports it is receiving more reports of in-flight sexual harassment than ever before...
The Impending Doom of the Jet Engine Crisis
The Southwest 1380 engine incident brought to the surface a festering problem that has plagued aircraft in service and deliveries. On the current pace, however, it only seems clear that the industry is heading for a crisis. If you...
The Problem With Never Turning Off The Seatbelt Sign
Before Matthew published his recent post on a man that helped himself to the bathroom before takeoff while the seatbelt sign was on, I had penned the following post. On a flight to the Freddies from Chicago Midway to...
Should This Man Have Been Thrown Off My Flight?
What happens when you just cannot hold it, but defy FAs in using the lavatory? On my way back from Hawaii, the man across the aisle from me simply could not hold it. At least that’s what he said....
Damning Allegiant Air Safety Exposé
When nearly 50% of pilots refuse to fly their family on their own airline, you can bet I won’t be taking my family on anytime soon… Budget carrier Allegiant Air has been hit with a biting exposé on CBS...
Controversial Air New Zealand Safety Video Angers Many
A new Air New Zealand safety video is out and although well done as usual, has angered many Kiwis. Why? Flight 901. Check out the new safety video below. It is filmed in Antarctica and features stunning scenery highlighting...
Second Crash This Year Claims 65
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 us today. Just six weeks into 2018 and the second commercial...
Emergency Exit Door Falls Off Plane During Landing
The only thing more concerning than an emergency exit door falling off a plane during landing is when the airline blames passengers for it. Dana Air is a regional airline in Nigeria. Despite having a motto of “The Smartest...
737 Skids Off Runway, Dangles on Cliff
A scary moment for passengers onboard a Pegasus Airlines 737-800 that skidded off the runway, down a muddy embankment, and nearly into the sea. Check out this startling video–it honestly makes my palms sweat just watching it: The Boeing...
EL AL’s “Supernatural” Safety Video
EL AL is out with a clever new safety video that involves a bit of magic and a bit of slight of hand. I’ll give the airline credit for creating a gripping safety video. Watch the video first: I’m...
Burnt Bagel Causes St. Louis Airport Evacuation
Authorities are blaming a burnt bagel for the evacuation of Terminal 2 at Lambert Airport in St. Louis earlier this week. Better safe than sorry? Airport officials say a bagel burned in a restaurant in Terminal 2 around 6...
I Think I Got It Wrong RE: Southwest Dragging
How long must an airline wait before asking police to escort off an unruly passenger? I appreciated the discussion yesterday on the Southwest dragging indent. While I asserted that dragging off a passenger is simply never justified, many disagreed....
Judging Singapore Airlines’ New Safety Video
Singapore Airlines is out with a new safety video that is a big improvement over its old one. Watch it here– It is high quality and beautifully highlights some of the key sites of Singapore. Singapore holds itself out...
How Fast Does Air New Zealand Churn Out Safety Videos?
Air New Zealand is out with a new safety video…another one. Apparently I missed the last one. I flew Air New Zealand in late November last year and wrote about it here. That was only seven months ago. The...
The Secret Place to Smoke Airside at LHR
I am not a smoker and have never even tried a cigarette. Nevertheless, I am empathetic to the plight of smokers, especially as airports increasingly enact anti-smoking policies. London Heathrow has been smoke free for the last decade. LHR...
Why Flight Attendants Make You Raise the Window Shade
Have you ever wondered why flight attendants force you to raise your window shade prior to takeoff or landing? I always knew it had to do with safety, but never thought through why. The answer, per Condé Nast Traveler, makes...
