On the one hand, I do appreciate much of the sentiment expressed by the American Airlines captain who “laid down the law” concerning onboard ettiequte ahead of a flight. On the other hand, his patronizing tone and one specific...
Oshkosh Tragedy: Multiple Fatal Crashes At Largest Air Show
A number of fatal air incidents have befallen the world’s largest air show, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this weekend. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Flying United The Next Two Days? I Have PlusPoints Expiring
Readers and friends, I have 220 PlusPoints good for United Airlines flights in the next two days. If you want your trip upgraded, let’s make it happen. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Travel Plans Through The End Of The Year – A Big Finish!
The last five months of the year hold big things for myself and my family with a ton of trips booked and lots of firsts for both our son Frankie and the rest of us. If you are considering...
Alaska Airlines Alienates Us Again With Starlux Launch
Alaska Airlines has gone from being one of my favorite loyalty programs to one of my least favorite. The botched Starlux launch demonstrates once again that you should exercise extreme caution before trusting Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines Botches Starlux...
Hotel Workers Want Taylor Swift To Stay Out Of Los Angeles
Taylor Swift is coming to Los Angeles…but not if local hotel workers can help it. They are calling on the popular singer to show solidarity by boycotting her LA concerts. Hotel Workers Ask Taylor Swift To Support Them By...
Hotel Breakfast Thieves Exploit Loophole To Satiate Gluttony
It’s bad enough that thieves waltz into a hotel and help themselves to breakfast even when they are not guests, but now they are boasting about it on social media. Hotel Breakfast Thieves: Scum Breakfast at many limited-service hotel...
Wi-Fi Prices On SWISS Finally Come Down To Earth
It only took a decade longer than it should have, but SWISS is finally lowering in-flight wi-fi prices to levels that are simply expensive and no longer exorbitant. It is a move in the right direction… SWISS Wi-Fi Prices...
United Airlines Captain Busted In Paris For Intoxication
A United Airlines captain has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being found nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit prior to operating a flight from Paris to Washington, DC. United Airlines Flight Cancelled In Paris After...
United Airlines Adds Over 100 Flights For College Football Season
United Airlines has added 127 new nonstop flights to help college football fans travel to key games this autumn. United Airlines Adds College Football Flights Again In 2023 This year, United Airlines will once again offer over 100+ nonstop...
Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Commits Suicide Onboard
A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to Algeria after a man was found dead in the aircraft lavatory, having committed suicide. Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts To Algeria After Onboard Suicide The incident occurred on July 25, 2023 onboard a Boeing...
The Marriott Bonvoy Elite Breakfast Battle Continues…
The battle rages between Marriott hotel owners who feel that offering complimentary breakfast or lounge access eats into their margins and Marriott Bonvoy elites, who believe that breakfast is a non-negotiable benefit. A new survey from Marriott directed toward...
United Airlines Updates Onboard Alcohol Policy
United Airlines will update its onboard alcohol policy to allow customers to enjoy two drinks at once, returning to a pre-pandemic policy concerning doubles or mixed drinks. United Airlines Updates Alcohol Policy – Two Drinks At Once Now Permitted...
Booking Qatar Airways Qsuite With American Express Membership Rewards Points Now Easier Than Ever
My opinion is that Qatar Airways offers the best overall business class product in the world, especially its Qsuite business class product. Now it is easy than ever to secure this space with your American Express Membership Rewards points....
First Impressions: Nepal Airlines A330 Business Class
From Bangkok to Kathmandu I was thrilled to fly Nepal Airlines for the first time on its flagship Airbus A330 jet in business class. I walked away with a very positive impression of the onboard product. Nepal Airlines A330...
Scary: Irate Passenger Tries To Run American Airlines Flight Attendant Off Road…Or Perhaps Not?
A scary story from an American Airlines flight attendant, who claims a woman tried to run her off the road after noticing she was wearing a flight attendant uniform. But one thing strikes me as odd about a pair...
Flight Attendant Grounded For Calling Passengers “Idiots” On Social Media
A flight attendant for Spring Airlines, a Chinese carrier, has been sidelined after venting about what “idiots” her passengers were. I’m rather sympathetic toward the flight attendant…but only to a degree. Spring Airlines Flight Attendant Faces Job Termination After...
DoorDash Driver Slams His 33% Tip Because Customer Had “Nice House”
A doctor in Rhode Island was offended when a DoorDash driver called him out on his 33% tip for delivering dinner. In this case, I am neither siding with the doctor nor the driver. DoorDash Driver Gets Huffy Over...
Delta Air Lines 767-300 Flies Into Hailstorm, Suffers Extensive Damage, Diverts
A Delta Air Lines 767-300 diverted to Rome after encountering a punishing hailstorm upon takeoff from Milan. The damage to the 767 is extensive. Delta Air Lines 767-300 Flies Into Hailstorm, Diverts To Rome After Severe Damage On July...
British Airways Serves KFC On Transatlantic Flight: Ingenious Or Insane?
When a catering snafu meant no meals onboard, British Airways faced a choice: delay the fight to properly cater it or buy several buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken and serve that instead. British Airways chose the KFC option –...
