The United States will ban some travel from India starting on May 4, 2021, a move that is long overdue in light of the USA’s use of travel bans as a tool to slow the spread of COVID-19. Even...
Man Thrown Off Southwest Airlines Flight For Not Masking Between Bites Of Candy
A man claims he was thrown off a Southwest Airlines flight for not making between bites of candy. Man Kicked Off Southwest Flight For Not Masking Between Bites Avi Mandel was traveling on Southwest Airlines between Baltimore (BWI) and...
Scott Kirby’s European Vacation And The Absurdity Of State Department Travel Warnings
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby recently sat down with David Ignatius of The Washington Post. Live and Let’s Fly will examine the wide-ranging interview in a series of post. United CEO: I’m Going To Europe On Vacation! Kirby talks...
United Airlines 737-800 Diverts After “Sudden And Drastic Loss Of Cabin Pressure”
A United Airlines 737-800 traveling from Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN) diverted to Grand Junction, Colorado (GJT) after a “sudden and drastic loss of cabin pressure” according to a passenger onboard. Perhaps the bigger story, however, is not...
Cool: ANA To Install Hands-Free Lavatory Doors
In a first for an airline, Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) will install hands-free lavatory doors on 21 aircraft. ANA To Install Hands-Free Lavatory Doors On 21 Aircraft ANA has partnered with AMCO Corporation to develop a hands-free door...
What Food & Drinks Does Avelo Airlines Serve Onboard?
Avelo, the new airline hubbed at Burbank – Hollywood Airport, began operations this week. What kind of food and drinks can you expect onboard Avelo Airlines? Avelo Food & Drinks Although Avelo Airlines is a so-called “ultra-low-cost” carrier in...
United Airlines Unveils New Premier Status Fast Track Promotion
United Airlines has unveiled a new “Pick Your Path” promotion that offers three paths to more miles, either status or award, depending upon your own preference. While this new promo stops far short of an outright status extension, it...
Avelo 737-800 Inaugural Flight Report
Just like the excitement over the birth of a new child, comes the hopes and fears and the pride and pain of launching a new airline. On Wednesday, a new airline was born: Avelo. Avelo 737-800 Inaugural Flight Report...
Ryanair Challenges Air Baltic With New Base In Riga, 16 New Routes
Ryanair will challenge Air Baltic in Riga (RIX) by creating a new base and offering 16 new routes starting later this year. As travel restrictions remain in effect, Ryanair sees a business case for increasing Baltic flights. But is...
Uber Scheduled Rides Disappoint, Cost More
Uber is often my ride of choice to the airport. Readers have asked, “is it cheaper to book Uber in advance?” For specific departure times, I prefer to schedule the Uber to arrive when I need it, but it...
Will Passport Stamps Be A Casualty Of Pandemic?
Two of my most treasured possessions are my first and second passports. They are jammed from cover-to-cover with passport stamps from around the world, telling many stories about my life and the direction it has taken. But will these...
United Airlines To Reinstall Seats On Embraer 175 Aircraft
As United Airlines returns more mainline aircraft to service and looks to hire more pilots, it is adding more seats to the Embraer 175, its largest regional jet. United Airlines Will Reinstall Seats On Embraer 175 Via its United Express...
Guide: How To Obtain A Real ID In California
The Department of Homeland Security will again delay its “Real ID” requirement to board airline flights, this time until 2023, validating my recent decision to renew my license by mail. This takes the pressure off to replace your drivers...
Report: Air Italy To Restart Operations With Russian Jets
Air Italy was an early casualty of the pandemic. But a new report suggests that Air Italy could be resurrected under new investors, this time with a primary fleet of Russian-made passenger jets. Investor Wants To Restart Air Italy...
United Airlines Captain Puts A 1K Member In His Place…
One of the most difficult dilemmas when working in a customer-facing role is where to draw the line on the “consumer is always right” mentality. In the case of one United Airlines captain, a gratuitous insult by a 1K...
Black Woman Claims She Was Booted Off Southwest Flight Due To Racist Flight Attendant, Not Mask Violation
A Black woman claims she was booted off a Southwest Airlines flight due to a racist flight attendant. A witness claimed she was not wearing a mask when she used the lavatory, but other passengers were not removed for...
United 787-9 Diverts To Midway Atoll
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 traveling with cargo from Guam to Los Angeles made an unscheduled stop on Midway Atoll after a mechanical issue developed. United 787-9 Diverts To Midway Atoll The Dreamliner was operating a cargo-only segment from...
Hot Deal: TAP Air Portugal Business Class 999USD R/T USA To Europe (But I’m Not Booking…)
TAP Air Portugal has a nice worldwide business class sale going on right now. But I’m staying far away from it… I Am Very Reluctant To Do Business With TAP Air Portugal I had a love-hate relationship with TAP...
Korean Air Business Class Is Objectively Average
I had a chance to try Korean Air’s Prestige Class (Business Class) from New York JFK to Seoul (ICN) and onward to Bali (DPS). Despite the carrier’s own insistence that they are superior, I didn’t find them to be...
747-300 Returns To Passenger Service
Iranian carrier Mahan Air has re-activated its Boeing 747-300, becoming the only carrier in the world to utilize that variant of the Queen of the Skies for passenger service. Mahan Air Activates 747-300 Per Sam Chui, Mahan Air has...
