The Spirit Airlines operational meltdown earlier this month led to $50 million in lost revenue the airline has told investors. Spirit Airlines Lost $50 Million During Meltdown, Will Pare Back Third Quarter Schedules Between July 30th and August 9th,...
Kabul Airport Open For Business…Getting Past Taliban Checkpoints Is A Whole Different Matter
The world heard Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid promise yesterday that the Taliban would respect women’s rights, not let Afghanistan become a haven for terrorism, and forgive those who fought against it. But even as Kabul Airport is once again open...
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Encourages Mother To Glue Mask On Face Of Two-Year-Old, Offers Glue Stick
Now we’ve seen it all…a Southwest Airlines flight attendant actually instructed a mother to use glue to secure a mask on the face of her two-year-old, at least according to the horrified mother. She even said she had a...
First Impressions: British Airways 777-300 Business Class
For our return from our summer in Europe, my family flew British Airways business class, including a 777-300 from London to Los Angeles. Although our equipment was swapped from the new Club World Suites to the older generation business...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Seeking Vaccine Exemption Won’t Find Help From Union
At United Airlines, employees without a vaccine who do not qualify for a narrow exemption will be terminated later this year. The union representing United flight attendants has warned it will not help them seek such an exemption. United...
640 Afghans Force Their Way Onto C-17 Evacuation Flight From Kabul
In a story that is simultaneously heartening and disheartening, 640 Afghans managed to evade security barriers and rush onboard the cargo hold of a U.S. military C-17 transport late Sunday. The group was allowed to stay onboard and evacuated...
Remembering My Trip To Afghanistan…
I have a lot of thoughts on Afghanistan, some of them political in nature and some simply reflective of my visit to Afghanistan in 2012. Vivid Memories Of My Trip To Afghanistan So much is changing so quickly. For...
Sad: Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant, 36, Dies Of COVID-19
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant has died of COVID-19 at the young age of 36, leaving behind a bright legacy and a heartbroken family. Vaccinated Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Dies Of COVID-19 Maurice “Reggie” Shepperson, a New Yorker who joined...
United Airlines To Flights Attendants: Duct Taping Passengers Not Allowed!
With stories of passengers being duct taped to their seats making headlines, United Airlines has reminded flight attendants that they are not to use tape if a problematic passenger must be restrained. United Airlines Tells Flight attendants That Tape...
Death And Chaos At Kabul Airport As Afghans Desperately Try To Escape Afghanistan
As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, thousands have descended upon Kabul Airport in a desperate bid to escape. The result has been chaos and bloodshed, with stowaways seen falling from the sky and at least three Afghans killed in...
Review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (Xbox)
It’s been more than a year since Microsoft announced the return of its incredible Flight Simulator for both PC and Xbox. It’s finally out on Xbox and this is my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Renting Disney World For An Evening
Disney World regulars and hotel guests have become experts at Disney’s Extra Magic Hours to have the place to themselves, but why not just rent the whole park? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
5 Must-Try Omaha Restaurants From a Former Resident
As a former long-time resident of Omaha, Nebraska, when I return I have some must-hit restaurants, here are five that you must try. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Insane 737-300 Cockpit Landing
Yes, it is a difficult airport to land in. But no, a 737-300 landing captured on video is not common or normal…it is insane. 737-300 Landing In Paro, Bhutan Is Insane… A curious landing video caught my eye, for...
At United Airlines, Mask Incidents Are Way Down. Why?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says masks incidents and disturbances in general on his airline are way down and gives all credit to flight attendants. Is the answer that simple or is something else going on? United Airlines CEO...
KLM Pilots Report “Bright Green UFO” Over Canada
Pilots aboard two aircraft, including a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam, reported seeing a bright green unidentified flying object (UFO) near Newfoundland. What could it have been? Bright Green UFO Over Canada Sighted By KLM Pilots The sighting happened...
Qantas Signature Soundtrack – Boarding Music
You can close your eyes and imagine you have just boarded a Qantas flight with a new album of boarding music available for free download. Qantas Signature Boarding Music Available For Free Download Bowing to frequent requests from frequent...
Fake News: Airline Crews Not Walking Off Job Over Vaccine Requirement
Someone forwarded me a Facebook post that asserted the airline operational meltdowns we have recently witnessed are because airline crews are “refusing the mandated jab.” Folks, this is false. Please don’t buy into the fake news. Airline Crews Are...
Are Double-Deck Lie-Flat Seats The Future Of Premium Economy Class?
While this may be the golden age of aviation in terms of premium cabin seat comfort, innovation has lagged and arguably regressed in economy class, with premium economy seats not much more comfortable than what used to be standard...
Liquid Spill Injures Passenger On American Airlines 787-8
A liquid spill onboard an American Airlines Boeing 787 injured a passenger, prompting rampant speculation about the origin of the spill. But the truth is hardly exotic: it was just a hot beverage. Liquid Spill On American Airlines 787-8 Was...
