Surprise, surprise – reports of unruly passengers onboard U.S. commercial flights have plummeted since the mask mandate was voided last month. The news provides welcome relief for airlines and flight attendants in particular, but also a new line of...
Fuel Crisis At Johannesburg Airport Nears Conclusion
South Africa’s Central Energy Fund plans to deliver an extra 1.5 million liters of jet fuel to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to protect against further supply shortages. The announcement comes as the fuel shortage crisis slowly stabilizes...
Attractive New Aeroplan Status Extension Offer
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a status extension through 2023 to members who earn 30,000 points on their co-branded credit card by late autumn. Aeroplan Status Extension Offer – Co-Branded Credit Card Spending Due in part to harsh, pandemic-related...
United Airlines Suspends Longhaul Routes Due To 777 Aircraft Shortage
Facing an aircraft shortage as it awaits the return of its fleet of Boeing 777-200 jets with Pratt & Whitney engines, United Airlines has trimmed its June schedule, suspending a number of routes. United Airlines Suspends Summer Longhaul Routes,...
Did Lufthansa Really Discriminate Against Jews?
Lufthansa has been accused of discrimination against a large group of Jewish travelers, including a mass ethnic-based flight ban for the mask violations of a handful of passengers. What actually happened onboard LH401? Did Lufthansa really target Jews for...
First Impressions: FlyDubai – Dubai to Yerevan (FZ717) Economy Class
I had a chance to try FlyDubai on a recent trip to Yerevan, Armenia. Here was my experience in economy class. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
AirDropping Pornography On Planes Could Become A Big Issue
Using Apple’s AirDrop feature to send unsolicited images is not a new travel phenomenon but there’s one reason why this is becoming more common, and it could be really problematic for a variety of players involved. If you are...
Review: Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga (Suite/Apartment)
During an extended overnight transfer in Dubai, I opted to stay at the Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga and was utterly shocked at the upgrade I received. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Picking Strawberries In Germany
One of the simple joys of life is picking fresh strawberries in Germany and eating to your heart’s content. Picking Strawberries From A Roadside Patch In Germany Strawberry season in Germany runs from early May to early July. Across...
Ironic Post-Flight Survey On United Airlines
United Airlines is “telling on itself” with an ironic post-flight survey that unintentionally yet humorously highlights United’s current deficit when it comes to its Polaris business class product. Post-Flight Survey On United Airlines Offers Questionable Choices After you fly...
Odd: Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 Forced To Return To London Mid-Flight After Rookie Pilot Deemed Unqualified
40 minutes into a flight to New York, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 was ordered back to London due to a staffing snafu that placed an “unqualified” pilot in the flight deck. Virgin Atlantic A330 Returns To London Due...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Force Passengers To Remove Masks? Doubtful…
On April 18, 2022 the federal mask mandate was vacated by a judge in Florida. Almost immediately, airlines lifted their own requirements, with many flights suddenly become “mask optional” mid-flight. One passenger claims American Airlines “forced” him and others...
Introduction: Summer Vacation In Europe
I’m rolling back the clock to cover my family vacation in Europe (primarily Germany) last summer, in hopes that it may give you some inspiration as you plan out your summer or autumn trip this year. Summer Vacation In...
Man Duct-Taped To Seat After Groping Flight Attendants On Frontier Airlines Flight (Now Sentenced)
UPDATE: Maxwell Berry has been sentenced to 60-day in jail followed by one year of supervised release, fined $2,500, and ordered to pay $1,500 in restoration over his August 1, 2021 incident onboard a Frontier Airlines flight to Miami. He...
14 Passengers Left Behind After Ryanair Forgets To Board Them (Seriously)
14 passengers found their holiday to Spain involuntarily lengthened after Ryanair forgot to board them and the plane took off without them. Ryanair Totally Forgets To Board 14 Passengers, As Plane Takes Off With Them Still Waiting For Bus...
Park Hyatt Doha: A Nice Hotel I Will Return To (Unlike One Mile At A Time…)
My friend Ben from One Mile At A Time shared about his disappointing upgrade experience at the Park Hyatt Doha and I thought I’d share mine, since it was very different. Park Hyatt Doha: No Upgrade Games For Me...
Man Opens Emergency Exit On Moving 737-900, Hops Off United Airlines Flight At Chicago O’Hare
One impatient man is now in jail after opening the overwing emergency exit, walking onto the wing, then jumping onto the ground as his United Airlines 737-900 aircraft neared the gate at Chicago O’Hare Airport. Man Opens Emergency Exit...
United Airlines Warns Crews Of Violence In Latin America
A string of recent incidents in Latin America has prompted United Airlines to warn its flight attendants to exercise extreme vigilance and maintain situational awareness while on layovers. United Airlines Urges Crews To Be Vigilant After Incidents In Latin...
Delta Air Lines Restricts Sky Club Access
Facing overcrowding that makes the lounge experience unpleasant, Delta Air Lines is tightening the access policy for its network of Sky Club airport lounges. Delta Air Lines Restricts Sky Club Access – New Time Limits, No Post-Flight Access If...
Alaska Airlines: A Better Merger Choice For JetBlue
JetBlue wants to acquire another airline. Spirit Airlines was a bad choice. But is there a better option for JetBlue: Alaska Airlines. Would An Alaska Airlines – JetBlue Merger Make Sense? JetBlue appears hellbent on finding a partner, seeing...
