I wrote yesterday about American Airlines CEO Robert Isom lamenting that “it has never been harder to operate an airline,” but it also has “never been harder” to get through to an agent with AA’s horrific automated phone system....
Spirit Airlines Agent Shoves Her Colleague Onto Baggage Belt During Nasty Check-In Counter Fight
Two Spirit Airlines employees got into a kerfuffle at the check-in counter with one agent seamlessly shoving her colleague, cursing her out, and checking in a passenger simultaneously. Spirit Airlines Employees Fight In Front Of Customers At Check-in Counter...
FAA Bans US Flights To Haiti After Planes Hit By Gunfire
The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned US carriers from serving Haiti for 30 days after three aircraft were hit by gunfire earlier this week in Port-Au-Prince. US Carriers Banned From Haiti For 30 Days By FAA After Gunfire...
Is Alaska Airlines Considering Draconian Restrictions On Partner Award Redemptions?
While Alaska Airlines has not officially confirmed whether it was a glitch or a preview of what is to come, bookings on partner carriers were unavailable for several hours today for travel departing within 72 hours, whether booking online...
American Airlines CEO Laments, “It Has Never Been Harder To Operate An Airline”
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom lamented this morning how difficult it is to run an airline like AA. But to blame AA’s problems on the FAA, supply chains, and Boeing fails to fully account for why American continues to...
Lover’s Quarrel? A Bizarre Brawl On Ryanair…
After appearing to “kiss and make up” onboard a Ryanair flight in Lithuania, two men broke into a violent fistfight requiring police intervention. Talk about a bizarre brawl… Kiss And Make-Up Throw Punches? Brawl On Ryanair Has To Be...
JetBlue Plane Also Struck By Bullet In Haiti
A Spirit Airlines A320 was not the only plane hit by a bullet yesterday in Port Au Prince, Haiti: a closer inspection revealed a JetBlue aircraft was also hit. Bullet Hole Found On JetBlue Plane After Return From Port...
Shocking Photos: Spirit Airlines A320 Sprayed With Bullets While Landing In Haiti, Forced To Divert
A Spirit Airlines A320 aircraft came under gunfire while attempting to land in Port Au Prince, Haiti today. One flight attendant sustained minor injury, the aircraft was damaged inside–including the interior–and the flight was forced to divert to a...
United Airlines Opens Fifth United Club In Chicago O’Hare
United Airlines has taken over a familiar space to open its fifth United Club lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) near gate E7. New E7 United Club In Chicago ORD Takes Over Former Northwest Airlines Space The new lounge looks...
My 10 Favorite Historical Airline Liveries
Airline liveries have changed over the years and I would argue not in a good way. Yes, there are beautiful liveries today, many in fact. But the move to bland, mostly-white liveries with dull “modern” logos is a sad...
A Simple Yet Satisfactory Breakfast On SWISS
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. Sometimes, the...
Points Guy Launches Boutique Hotel Loyalty Program “Journey”
Some of the team behind The Points Guy (Red Ventures) has created a new loyalty program for stays and experiences that fall outside of the mainstream programs. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts Outnumber IHG, Marriott, Hilton
Hyatt all-inclusive resorts now outnumber Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott, and Hilton combined. But storms disrupted an otherwise ideal 2024 performance. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Strategic Expansion:...
Review: Flipside Luggage Carry-On Kimberley (Red)
Flipside Luggage’s Carry-On Kimberley is trying to make life easier for travelers with its clever compartmentalization. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. The End To Laundry Bags Flipside...
Farewell To My Father…
My father recently passed at the ripe age of 85 and I want to take a few moments to reflect on his life and how grateful I am for him. Reflections On My Dear Father My dad, Ronald, was...
Review: The West Hollywood EDITION
Heidi and I recently had a “date night” and decided to spend the night at The West Hollywood EDITION, an upscale Marriott property and my first time staying with that brand. Our stay was largely positive, though I found...
United Airlines Upgrades Catering On Premium Transcontinental Routes (Full Menus)
At long last, United Airlines is bringing its business class catering on premium transcontinental flights back up to pre-pandemic levels with the return of appetizers and an enhanced pre-arrival service. I’ve updated this post to include full menus. United...
United Airlines CEO Congratulates President-Elect Trump, Pledges Assistance
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby extended an olive branch to President-Elect Trump, congratulating him on his “historic victory” and wishing him success. Kirby also pledged support for the Administration in helping to use the federal government to promote economic...
Seatmate Rats On Exit Row Seat Poacher On United Airlines, Then Claims She Was Trying to Help…
One of the hallmarks of American culture is passive aggressiveness and it was on full display in a rather comical way involving a “stolen” exit row seat on a recent United Airlines flight. Seatmate Rats Out Exit Row Poacher...
Challenge Accepted: I’m Going For TWO MILLION Miles With SAS Million Mile Challenge
Last month, I mused about whether I would go for the Million Mile Challenge via SAS EuroBonus. Some personal and professional matters needed to fall into place for me to do this and they now have, meaning the challenge...
