To kick off my journey to Japan and South Korea, I flew from Burbank to New York on JetBlue onboard the Airbus A220-300 in “Core” economy class. JetBlue’s extra legroom and free high-speed internet made for a comfortable flight,...
Air Canada Flight Attendant Has Meltdown Over Blanket Request
Is there any conduct that would justify a flight attendant yelling at passengers as a mother would yell at her naughty children? Probably not, but I’m not prepared to make any definitive judgments concerning a strange flight attendant meltdown...
Introduction: A Return To East Asia On A Very Special New Aircraft
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my recent brief trip to Japan and South Korea. The entire trip was built around one flight: flying in first class on the brand-new JAL A350-1000. Yet I managed to...
The “Biohazard” That Forced A United Airlines 737-800 To Divert, Leaving Crew And Passengers Vomiting
A United Airlines 737-800 unexpectedly diverted to Virginia after a passenger suffered a “biohazard” incident onboard. While United has refused to clarify any specifics about the incident, Live And Let’s Fly has learned what happened onboard…and I’d say the...
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death
Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Get Deserved Raise, Management Must Improve
After five years without a contract and raise, American Airlines flight attendants have been granted a substantial raise. But if management can’t improve operations, it’s all for nought. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Why I Am Unlikely To Buy Expensive Luggage (Like Rimowa) Again
Years after purchasing and using expensive Rimowa luggage, I am having buyer’s remorse and changing my mind on luxury luggage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Photo Essay: Opening Ceremony Paris 2024 Olympics
I spent about 36 hours in Paris to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games and from my vantage point on the River Seine, I took many pictures. Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony – A Photo Essay...
Report: My In-Seine Detour To Paris For Olympics Opening Ceremony
Hello and goodbye from Paris. By the time you read this, I will be on a plane back to the USA after a brief detour in Paris to attend the 2024 Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics. What...
Crazy: California Woman Claims Her Cancer Returned After JetBlue Agent Refused To Let Her Fly With Emotional Support French Bulldog In Mint Cabin
A California woman is suing JetBlue, claiming that her stage four cancer returned after a “cruel” gate refused to let her fly in Mint Business Class with her emotional support dog and a “cruel” flight attendant forced her to...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Will See Huge Raises In New Contract….For Now
Details have been revealed about the new contract deal American Airlines has tentatively struck with its flight attendants and it represents a big raise for every flight attendant plus retroactive pay, boarding pay, and other benefits. But with AA...
I’m Enroute To Paris For Olympics Opening Ceremony!
Talk about a crazy twist to my week… A generous friend messaged me that he decided he did not want to go to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and wondered if I would...
Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers Can Enjoy Special Lounge, Meet Athletes At Olympic Games Paris 2024
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can enjoy athlete meet-and-greets, curated dining, and more during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in a special lounge. Visa Lounge For Chase Sapphire Reserve At Paris 2024 Olympic Games Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers and one...
JetBlue Cuts Service To 7 Cities, Trims 24 Routes (Full List)
JetBlue is pulling completely out of seven cities and trimming 24 routes as it refocuses service in the Northeast. Is the future of JetBlue just a regional airline? JetBlue Ends Service To 7 Cities Determined to return to profitability,...
Delta Air Lines A330-300 Aborts Takeoff After Engine “Explosion” (Bird Strike?)
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 promptly aborted takeoff from Paris after pilots received an engine fire warning. To passengers onboard, it felt like an “explosion” had taken place. Delta Air Lines A330-300 Encounters Engine Issue In Paris On...
In The Midst Of Meltdown, United Airlines CEO Jets Off To Costa Rica, Delta Air Lines CEO To Paris…Does It Matter?
It has now emerged that it was not only Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian who jetted away while his carrier was suffering a meltdown but also United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Should we join the chorus of outrage...
Official: The Future Of Southwest Airlines Is Assigned Seating, Redeyes, Premium Options
Southwest Airlines is abandoning its traditional business model and introducing redeye flights, assigned seating, and premum options including extra-legroom seats as it seeks to adjust to an ongoing structural change in air travel demand. Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating...
Climate Activists Glue Themselves To Tarmac, Force Closure Of Frankfurt Airport
Climate activists broke onto the runway at Frankfurt Airport today and glued themselves to the tarmac, forcing a temporary halt to flights. It’s time to severely punish these thugs for their misguided advocacy. Hundreds Of Flights Cancelled, Delayed, Or...
A Call To Action For Pilots And Air Traffic Controllers
Let me start with a confession. I’m bad with names. Utterly terrible. Odds are that five minutes after meeting a new first officer I’ve forgotten their name already. I can remember a lot of other details without issue, but...
Delta Air Lines Offers Olive Branch To Stranded Passengers, But It Must Do More To Take Accountability For Meltdown
Let me add to the chorus calling on Delta Air Lines to accept more responsibility for its meltdown over the last five days. Paying for out-of-pocket expenses, including tickets on other carriers, is a good start, but not enough....
