Our resident captain, 121pilot, brings us expert analysis on the recent Air France 11 incident, which we first covered here. What Really Happened Onboard Air France 11? As regular readers of Live and Let’s Fly will recall, on April...
First Impressions: British Airways 787-10 Club World Suites
Rather than fly nonstop from London to Los Angeles, I flew via Chicago in order to try out the Boeing 787-10 on British Airways in Club Suites business class. While BA’s meal service is below average, the seat is...
Irate First Class Passenger Assaults Delta Flight Attendant With Glass Of Ice After Being Cut Off From Alcohol
Christopher Alexander Morgan is in a lot of trouble after a series of deplorable antics in first class on a Delta Air Lines flight, including throwing ice at a flight attendant, slurring another, and later throwing a phone against...
Ouch: American Airlines Fires 50 Flight Attendants For Dereliction Of Duty
American Airlines has fired 50 flight attendants who failed to report for duty on reserve, as their contract required. The move disproportionately hits junior flight attendants but should come as no surprise to those who deliberately violated their contract...
United Airlines Restores Some Dignity To Longhaul Economy Class
It’s a small gesture, but an important one: United Airlines is bringing back pre-arrival meals on longhaul flights in economy and premium economy class starting next month. Hot Pre-Arrival Meals Return To Economy + Premium Economy Class On United...
Party Like It’s 2019: Oneworld Lounge Hopping In London Heathrow T3
I had one last hurrah with my oneworld emerald status during my recent trip through London Heathrow, enjoying both the Qantas and Cathay Pacific lounges while lounge hopping in T3. Oneworld Lounge Hopping In Heathrow T3 Just before the...
Report: EgyptAir A320 Crash Caused By Pilot Smoking
A 2016 Airbus A320 crash on EgyptAir that killed 66 was amazingly caused by a cigarette plus oxygen leak in the cockpit according to a new report. Smoking Plus Oxygen Leak Caused EgyptAir A320 Crash In 2016 On May...
First Impressions: Qatar Airways 787-9 Business Class
Rather than fly nonstop from Doha to Helsinki on a 787-8, I flew from Doha to Copenhagen then connected to Helsinki to get on a 787-9 flight, which features Qatar Airways’ latest closed-door business class product, a variation on...
Air Traffic Control Battle In Poland Threatens To Derail European Flights
A festering air traffic control row in Poland is threatening to disrupt travel across in Europe by severing crippling flights in Poland. Massive cancellations could begin as early as May 1st. Poland Air Traffic Control Battle Will Lead To...
I Was Detained In Qatar – Officials Thought My Passport Was Forged…
A genuinely scary moment when I departed Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar: immigration officials thought my passport was fake, detained me, and interrogated me. Detained In Doha, Qatar – Was It My Horrible Passport Photo? In my travels...
Delta Air Lines’ New Boarding Pay Will Greatly Benefit Junior Flight Attendants
In a move that it hopes will deter flight attendants from unionizing, Delta Air Lines will pay flight attendants during boarding, a revolutionary change in the U.S. aviation industry that will lead to pay bumps, particularly for junior flight...
United Airlines Will Become Largest Transatlantic Carrier With Latest Expansion
United Airlines in the process of launching or resuming 30 transatlantic flights in the coming weeks, which not only means it will offer more transatlantic destinations than every U.S. carrier combined, but will make it the largest airline across...
Fuel Shortage Forces United Airlines To Cancel Johannesburg Flights
A fuel shortage is impacting operations at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa and have forced United Airlines to cancel flights two days in a row. Fuel Shortage Impact United Airlines In Johannesburg Passengers scheduled to travel...
Iggy Azalea Blames American Airlines For Missed Flight After Arriving Late To Gate
There are two issues going on here. First is a celebrity named Iggy Azalea who may have twisted the truth concerning an American Airlines flight. Second is the red carpet treatment celebrities receive that even passengers with elite status do...
Diabolical Cat Terrorizes United Airlines Flight
A feral cat did not respond well to an airplane environment, purportedly scratching and biting other passengers as it attempted to escape on a United Airlines flight. Feral Cat Terrorizes United Airlines 737 We don’t have many details about...
When Woman Stopped Breathing On Frontier Airlines Flight, Critical Item Was Missing From Medical Kit
The good news is a woman who stopped breathing onboard a Frontier Airlines flight survived. The bad news is that treating her became more difficult and her chance of death more likely because Frontier Airlines did not properly stock...
Nearly Free Status With American Airlines Loyalty Points
I had written off American Airlines’ new Loyalty Points, and frankly, the airline until I found this way to cheaply and quickly earn status and points. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Disney, Florida Continue Tussle of Unintended Consequences
Florida’s controversial sexual education bill and Disney’s pledge to fight it have led to a series of unintended consequences for both parties. Where does the story turn next? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City
I’ve visited Charlotte, North Carolina many times but this is my first visit to the Hyatt House and it was an exceptional experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Falafel Dinner On United Airlines
Over the years, I’ve come to love falafel, a crunchy, protein-filled snack that is a staple in the Middle East. Recently, I was served falafel on a United Airlines flight in first class. Could United measure up? Could United...
