One upside to the pandemic is that it allowed airlines to accelerate planned maintenance and retrofits. In the case of United Airlines, it has retrofitted more aircraft to feature its latest Polaris business class seat and is drawing closer...
Ridiculous: Pregnant Woman Denied Glass Of Water On American Airlines For “Safety” Reasons
A pregnant woman experiencing dizziness was denied a glass of water on American Airlines after flight attendants told her that they could not give her a drink due to “COVID safety.” Pregnant Woman Denied Water On American Airlines Due...
American Airlines CEO Fasts For Ramadan
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker fasted for Ramadan on Thursday, noting it was done out of respect for the Muslim employee at American Airlines. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Fasts For Ramadan Posting on LinkedIn, Parker explained: Yesterday, I...
What Is A Redress Number?
Travel agencies and airlines ask for a “redress number” but what is this and why is it important? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed...
How to Use Google Flights
Over the last few years, Google Flights has evolved from a simple search engine to the industry standard. Here’s how to use Google Flights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Pittsburgh Airport Truck Stolen, Crashed Into Building
A North Carolina man was arrested for stealing a Pittsburgh Airport truck and crashing it into an airport building. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Do Pilots Have To Make Cockpit Announcements?
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
Justice: Abusive Passengers Will Pay Fines To Flight Attendants
A trio of British Airways passengers who verbally abused flight attendants in the worst of ways after being cut off from alcohol have now received fines, including restitution for the flight attendants involved. It’s an interesting concept and highly...
United Airlines CEO: Change Fees Were “Indefensible”
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 posts. United CEO Claims He Always Wanted To Eliminate “Indefensible” Change...
Bloated Pakistan International Airlines To Cut Workforce By 50%
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plans to cut unprofitable routes, retire part of its fleet, and trim its inefficient workforce by 50%. All of this in a bid to return to profitability by 2023. PIA Plans To Trim Workforce By...
USA Introduces Partial India Travel Ban: Who Is Exempt?
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...
