For Cathay Pacific, the hits keep on coming. New rules sharply limiting flights continue to severely cripple the beleaguered flag carrier of Hong Kong. Even as Cathay Pacific bears the brunt of the burden, strict rules adversely impact all...
Update: Biden Administration Appeals Mask Mandate Ruling
UPDATE: The Biden Administration will appeal a federal court ruling earlier this week vacating the federal mask mandate. To protect CDC’s public health authority beyond the ongoing assessment announced last week, CDC has asked DOJ to proceed with an...
United Airlines Adding Flight Simulator To Mobile App
United Airlines’ award winning mobile app is about to get even better, with the planned release of a new games section tomorrow which will include a flight simulator. Flight Simulator In United Airlines App Check the App Store tomorrow...
Bill O’Reilly Curses Out JetBlue Employee, Blames Biden For Flight Delay
The mask mandate may be lifted, but poor behavior will not end, especially if airlines like JetBlue continue to struggle with delays and cancellations. Enter former Fox News personality Bill O’Reilly, who cursed out a JetBlue gate agent for...
Photo Essay: Tokyo Narita Airport During Pandemic
To complement my photo essay from Tokyo Haneda Airport, I’ve compiled photos from my recent trip through Tokyo Narita. While Terminal 1 was not nearly as deserted as I found Haneda Airport last November, I am still amazed at...
Which Carriers Still Require Masks On Flights To USA?
With the U.S. mask mandate no longer in force, many foreign carriers have dropped masking requirements for U.S. flags. Two large flag carriers, however, will still require masks…for now. List Of Carriers Which Still Require Masks To USA All...
Review: ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita (NRT)
I spent the bulk of my layover in Tokyo Narita (NRT) in the ANA Lounge, which offers a nice selection of food and drink, showers, and other amenities that make waiting for your flight enjoyable. ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita...
Hyatt Scales Back Presence In Russia
Hyatt has dropped two hotels in Russia, becoming the first major western chain to walk away from an existing contact. Hyatt Breaks Ties With Two Hotels In Russia In response to the war in Ukraine, many western businesses, like...
When I Will Still Wear Masks On Airplanes
The mask mandate is over in the United States, with the federal government and all U.S. airlines making clear that masks are no longer compulsory onboard domestic flights. Even though I detest masks and the fear they have become...
UPDATE: United Airlines Will No Longer Require Masks Onboard
UPDATE 6:30PM ET: Just hours after stating it would continue to enforce the mask mandate, United Airlines now says it will no longer require masks onboard or at airports. Live and Let’s Fly has obtained the following communication that...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Los Angeles To Tokyo
If you’re flying to Japan on United Airlines in Polaris business class, here’s what you can expect onboard. This review highlights my recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on a 787-9. United Airlines Tokyo Business Class Review This...
Odd: Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Captain Dislocates Shoulder In Flight Deck
How does a captain dislocate his shoulder during a flight? However it happened, it caused so much pain that a flight bound from England to Morocco was forced to divert to Portugal. Captain Dislocates Shoulder, Forcing Emengecy Landing An...
EasyJet To Blame For Tasteless In-Flight Religious Musical Performance
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. -Proverbs 21:23 A video has gone viral of a Christian musical performance on an EasyJet flight (a pathetic display of skill and of courtesy, I might add)....
Ordinary Russians Flee Sanctions In Neighbor Countries, Push Up Costs
Traveling to Russian-friendly or Russian-agnostic countries is likely much more expensive than before as ordinary Russians flee sactions and escape where they can. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Unreliability Means Booking Two Tickets For Same Trip
Following a weekend of delays and cancellations, I simply do not trust any carrier to get me where I am going – so now I am booking two tickets for the same trip. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Newark Airport
This was a last-second hotel stay as the last flight out of the night was canceled. I wasn’t able to utilize all services, but here is a quick look into the property with pertinent details. If you are considering...
Business Class Doors Are Just An Unnecessary Gimmick
Doors in business class suites? An unnecessary gimmick as far as I am concerned, based upon my travels and experiences onboard. Business Class Doors – Who Needs Them? American Airlines and United Airlines have hinted they may introduce new...
Lufthansa Easter Duck 2022, A First Class Terminal Souvenir
I flew home via Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class for Easter, which allowed me to add another special edition duck to my collection. Lufthansa Easter Duck 2022 Lufthansa offers rubber ducks to passengers utilizing its first class lounge facilities....
My Speedy Recovery: Food Poisoning Abroad Is Still A Thing
Just an update to my personal health trials. Earlier in the week, I wrote to you from my bed at the Four Seasons in Istanbul, sick as a dog. I’m happy to report I recovered very quickly and have...
United Airlines Captain Goes On Moonlight Mission To Ukraine
A United Airlines Boeing 767 captain used his long layover in Amsterdam to perform a moonlight mission in Poland and Ukraine, providing help to a people and nation in great need of support. A Special Ukraine Mission For Off-Duty...
