It is only a matter of time before flight attendants at United Airlines will secure an industry-leading new contract with back pay and wage increases. There will be no strike. Still, in the meantime, the pageantry has to play...
How To Deal With A Seatmate Who Stinks
Sitting next to a smelly seatmate on a flight is a delicate issue, but if your seatmate fails the basic hygiene test, you should feel free to speak up and either move or have the offending passenger (re)moved. How...
Flight Attendant Sparks Outrage Over Palestinian Flag Pin, But United Airlines Supports Her
A United Airlines flight attendant has come under fire for wearing a Palestinian flag pin onboard a flight from Chicago to Newark, but United is standing behind the flight attendant and supporting her right to wear such a divisive...
Review: EVA Air Star Lounge Taipei (TPE)
I spent an hour in the EVA Air “The Star” Lounge in Taipei (TPE) before my flight to Singapore. While squarely in the ordinary regarding amenities, I did appreciate its cleanliness and had no trouble finding a place to...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge + Hotel – Taipei (TPE)
I arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 6:45 pm with a flight departing at 7:40 am the next morning. Rather than go into Taipei, I spent the night at the Plaza Premium Lounge (and hotel…) in Zone...
Review: United Airlines 77W Business Class (San Francisco – Taipei)
From San Francisco to Tapei I flew on a United Airlines 777-300ER, called the 77W for short, in Polaris Business Class. It was a solid flight with a lot of rest…after the initial drama at the gate. United Airlines...
Pathetic American Tourist Kicks And Punches A320 Jet After Missing Flight In Colombia
An American tourist became so incensed after missing his flight that he dashed down the jetbridge and began attacking the Airbus A320 aircraft…kicking and punching it in a desperate attempt to get on the flight. American Tourist Attacks Aircraft,...
Qantas Offers A Compromise On First Class “Mistake Fare”
For a brief period over the weekend, Qantas offered round-trip tickets between Australia and the USA for as little as 4200 AUD (about 2800 USD) round-trip. Qantas has since clarified that it will not honor the “mistake fare”…in first...
Chaos At Mumbai Airport As 25,000 Job Seekers Stampede Air India Recruitment Event
In India, where the median wage is about $200 per month, working for Air India is an aspiration…and a ticket out of poverty. As Air India transforms itself in the Tata era, it is hiring…and apparently having no trouble...
If Flight Attendants Are Facing Homelessness And Hunger, Why Be A Flight Attendant?
A complex story from The Washington Post paints a grim picture of junior flight attendants struggling to survive. So why then is there seemingly endless demand to fill every flight attendant position? This disequilibrium means there will never be...
Park Hyatt Marrakech: A Stunning Oasis In The Desert
I spent two nights at the recently-opened Park Hyatt Marrakech and loved the beautiful common areas, delicious food, and the excellent service at the hotel. The hotel’s location may present a challenge, though. My First Impressions Of Park Hyatt...
EasyJet Prevails In Legal Dispute With EasyJetwash
Trademark Law was one of my favorite law school courses. Similarities, real or perceived, in company names (or even common colors) have led to some explosive lawsuits. In England, a budget air carrier recently went up against a pressure...
Spirit… Yes Spirit, Now Has The Best Airline Credit Card
Spirit Airlines has changed the benefits for its credit card offering and it now beats out every US competitor – and it’s not even close. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
Unethical? Starbucks CEO’s “SuperCommute” 1,000 Miles 3 Days Weekly
Starbucks has appointed a new CEO that pledges to “SuperCommute” 1,000 miles for three days weekly in the office. Is this unethical? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Deleted Tweet Shows United Airlines Hosting Reception At Democratic National Convention
UPDATE: United Airlines reached out to proivde an update concerning its Democratic National Convention reception. We hosted an open house at our Willis Tower headquarters for DNC attendees, including those from our hub cities, to give them insight into...
My 10 Favorite Airline Commercials
As a self-professed airline nerd, I enjoy just about every airline commercial. However, some are better than others…indeed, some are much better. Here’s a countdown of my 10 favorite airline commercials of all time. #10 – Virgin Atlantic 25th...
“If We Can’t Fly, No One Can Fly!” Boisterious Couple Thrown Off American Airilnes Flight In Miami After Messy Hair Transplant Surgery – Onboard Video Emerges
UPDATE: Video has emerged from onboard the American Airlines flight, showing the hair transplant passenger arguing with the police officer, refusing to get off, and eventually being led off in handcuffs. A boisterous couple was thrown off an American...
Epic Meltdown At Miami Airport After Man Misses Flight…
Another day, another missed flight meltdown from Miami International Airport, where a man threw a temper tantrum after showing up too late for his flight to Madrid. “I’m Kind. I’m A Teacher. I’m A Beautiful Person” – Missed Flight...
Chocolate Muesli Hits the Spot in Lufthansa Business Class
Intra-Europe Business Class is a bit of a paradox for most travelers outside the Continent. While the seat is simply an economy class seat with a blocked middle, the flight will invariably include a meal of some kind, even...
