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...
Lurid: Multiple Fights Break Out In Miami Airport Gate Area
There’s nothing like a Sunday evening fight…between passengers at Miami International Airport. Fight Night: Passengers Brawl At Miami International Airport Check out this 90-second clip shared on Twitter of multiple fights occurring near gate D14 (if you’re familiar with...
New Carry-On Restrictions At American Airlines Unlikely To Be Enforced
American Airlines has told its gate agents to crack down on oversized carry-ons. In practice, however, I expect very little will change in terms of carry-on enforcement. New Policy: American Airlines Will Charge For Gate Checking Oversized Carry-On Bags...
European Summer Travel? It’s Way Too Early To Tell…
Earlier today I wrote about plans to re-open the European Union to American tourists this summer. While that sounds amazing in theory, much of Western Europe is under lockdown again as a third wave has brought a tidal wave...
European Union Hopes To Welcome Vaccinated Americans This Summer
Following the lead of a handful of European countries who have opened or will shortly open to vaccinated Americans, the European Union is gearing up to welcome fully vaccinated tourists this summer from the United States. Report: European Union...
American Airlines Investor Questions Future of Business Travel
Last week, many airlines held earnings calls with investors. One American Airlines investor raised questions about the future of business travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Where To Get A Covid Test for Travel
The world is reopening in many cases, but regardless of vaccination status, many still require a negative COVID-19 test. But where do you get a covid test for travel? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Dustin Diamond (Screech) Died From Hotel Asbestos, Mold?
Saved By The Bell star, Dustin Diamond died from lung cancer he claimed to have gotten from hotel room mold or asbestos, is this a risk for other travelers? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Flight Attendants Want Lap Infants Banned?
I’ve talked about flight attendants wanting permanent mask mandates and no food or drinks onboard. Turn outs out there is another issue that I was previously unaware of: flight attendants also want lap infants banned. Flight Attendants Want Lap...
My California Road Trip From Los Angeles To Big Sur
I’ll shortly publish a review of the Ventana Big Sur Resort, but first want to share the fun we had driving up there and back…a real California road trip. California Road Trip From Los Angeles To Big Sur When...
Pastor Claims American Airlines Banned Him For Preaching The Gospel
An evangelical pastor has claimed that American Airlines has banned him for preaching the Bible despite holding nearly two million miles on the carrier. But AA insists the pastor refused to comply with its onboard mask policy. Pastor Mike...
Flight Attendants Demand Reduction In Onboard Service
The President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) has told Congress it is critical that “food and beverage services continue to be held to absolute minimums” and that lowering masks to eat or drink places flight attendants in...
