If you’re a regular reader, you know that for several years I’ve spent Thanksgiving weekend at the Highlands Inn, a Hyatt property in Carmel. It has become a cherished family tradition. This year, however, we may just stay home....
United Airlines Warns Of Uptick In Cancellations And Decrease In New Bookings
United Airlines warned investors yesterday that it has observed both an uptick in cancellations and a decrease in new bookings, which it blames on a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Even as United tries to downplay the bad news,...
Fly 35,000 Miles Per Year? You’re In the Top 1%….Of Global Aviation Polluters
Frequent flyers representing only 1% of the world’s population contribute 50% of annual global aviation carbon emissions. But any realistic long-term solution will not punish them. 1% Of People Account For 50% Of Aviation Emissions The figure sounds pretty...
Airport Police Chases And Fake Icelandic Airlines: How To Gain Free Publicity
Two aviation stories, seemingly unrelated, remind us how much our truth-starved culture is willing to pursue news that lacks any credibility or edifying value. The stories also provide clear and convincing blueprints for how to secure free publicity. Police...
A Captain Explains Why Few Pilots Wear Masks In Cockpit
121pilot, our resident airline captain on Live and Let’s Fly, returns today to discuss pilots wearing masks inside the cockpit. In light of a controversial recent decision by American Airlines to dock pay from a captain who forced his...
Fearing Election Unrest, United Airlines Moves Crews Out Of Downtown Hotels
In a sad sign of the times, United Airlines is moving crew out of downtown hotels across the United States due to fears over election-related civil unrest. United Airlines Moves Crew Hotels Out Of City Centers Due To Election...
Airline Warns Of Criminal Prosecution For Falsifying COVID-19 Test
Aerolíneas Argentinas, the flag carrier of Argentina, has vowed not only to ban passengers who flout COVID-19 measures, but turn them over to authorities to face criminal charges. Aerolíneas Argentinas Warns Passengers Who Flout COVID-19 Measures Argentina has faced...
Airline Pilot: We Won’t Bother To Be Peacemakers Onboard When We Are Unfairly Mocked
121pilot, our resident commercial pilot on Live and Let’s Fly, sent me his thoughts on the controversy involving a Delta captain and a passenger who refused to affirm that she would leave off her obscene hat during the flight. -Matthew It’s as simple...
Travel Waivers Still Important Despite No Change Fees
With nearly every airline removing change fees “forever” (rolls eyes), do we still need travel waivers? Yes, yes we do. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Southwest Captain Covers Up “Lewd” Passenger With His T-Shirt
Southwest Airlines has apologized after a woman was forced to cover up an outfit that gate agents deemed “lewd, obscene and offensive.” “Lewd” Dress Code Incident On Southwest Airlines This is what Kayla Eubanks attempted to wear on her...
The New Standard for International Travel?
More countries are re-opening their borders with an asterisk; visitors must demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test. Is this the new standard for international travel? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and...
Air Force One Replica Landing In New York City
I feel kind of sheepish not knowing better, but while flying into National Airport earlier this week I photographed what I thought was Air Force One. Turns out it is just an exact replica…and one that is open to...
Chicago, New York Hurt COVID-19 Tourism Recovery With New Fees, Attitudes
Chicago and New York City have added COVID-19 fees and closely monitored guests, but are the new measures helping or hurting tourism? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support...
Even At 30,000 Feet, You Are Entitled To Your Opinion On Masks…
There’s a big difference between being entitled to an opinion and being entitled to act upon that opinion. That important realization presents itself today in the form of a travel column. You Are Always Entitled To Your Opinion, Even...
Airline Change Fees Aren’t Gone Forever
Almost every major US airline has announced that change fees are gone “forever.” No, they aren’t. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
A Wretched Note To Flight Attendant From A More Wretched Passenger
What–other than languishing in a supreme state of wretchedness–would move a passenger to take the time to write a condescending, bitter, angry, handwritten note to a flight attendant? Angry Passenger Writes Horrific Note To Flight Attendant A passenger was...
Observations From A Trip To Virginia Beach During COVID-19
My family took a road trip this week to Virginia Beach. We were surprised by what we found. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Major Student Travel Agency Bankrupt, First Domino To Fall?
STA Travel, a European travel agency with 52 global offices has gone into Administration in the UK, a bankruptcy death sentence. Is it the first domino to fall? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card...
US And UK Officials Discuss Transatlantic “Air Bridge” Between London And New York
High-level officials from the United States and United Kingdom are allegedly discussing the creation of a transatlantic “air bridge” that would restore travel between New York and London. Details: Transatlantic “Air Bridge” Between New York And London Since March,...
Non-Stop Flights, Not Hubs, The Way Forward
See As airlines begin to alter their schedules for the coming months, they are moving away from the favored hub-and-spoke model in favor of non-stops. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here...
