Qantas CEO Alan Joyce believes the pandemic will ultimately increase demand for point-to-point travel. That’s especially important if Qantas moves ahead with its “Project Sunrise” ultra-longhaul flight program. Qantas Affirms Project Sunrise 2024 Target Speaking Eurocontrol’s Aviation StraightTalk Live,...
United Airlines Quietly Adds Disabled Exception To Mask Policy
United Airlines is joining American Airlines in adding a disabled exception to its mask policy in order to comply with a new federal mandate. United Airlines Adds Exception To Mask Policy For Disabled Passengers U.S. airlines, including United Airlines,...
American Airlines Adds Mask Exemption For Disabled Passengers
The new U.S. federal mandate on masks allows for a limited number of exemptions, including for passengers with disabilities. American Airlines now says it is adjusting its mask policy and will allow passengers claiming a disability to travel without...
Review: Lufthansa A350 Business Class
I was impressed by both great service and tasty meals on my very first Lufthansa A350 flight. This business class review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Frankfurt with my wife and two children. Lufthansa A350 Business Class...
Pictures: New JetBlue Mint Suites + Mint Studio
JetBlue has unveiled its re-designed Mint business class product and introduced a new concept called Mint Studio, which will offer unparalleled spaciousness and privacy on an Airbus A321. All new suites will have closing doors. JetBlue Unveils Next-Generation Mint...
American Airlines Charges Black Couple An “African American” Service Fee
A couple was shocked to find an unexpected service charge from American Airlines on their bank cards: an African American service fee. American says it is disturbed and blames Mastercard. Black Couple Charged “African American” Service Fee On American...
New Travel Show Concept Needs Support
A reader wrote in with a unique message this week, there’s a new travel show concept and it needs your support. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Biden’s Federal Mask Mandate Changes Little In Travel
President Biden has issued 42 executive orders since taking office, and among them one that mandates wearing masks in federal facilities, but that changes little in travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
5 Must-Try Restaurants in Fort Myers, Florida
As a long time visitor and winter resident of Fort Myers, Florida we have tried just about everything. Here are the 5 must-try restaurants in Fort Myers, Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Cute: Baby Kangaroo Hops Down Aisle On American Airlines Flight
While emotional support animals will soon be banned on American Airlines, one last kangaroo managed to slip onboard and hop down the aisle, much to the delight of those onboard. A Cute Kangaroo On American Airlines The kangaroo appeared...
Federal Mask Mandate On Planes Is Regress, Not Progress
Late on Friday night, the Centers for Disease Control issued its new order for wearing masks on airlines, which Live and Let’s Fly already covered in detail. The mandate creates broad new exceptions that will embolden poor behavior on...
Details: New Federal Mask Mandate On Airplanes
Late on Friday night, the Centers for Disease Control issued its new rule for wearing masks on airlines. Let’s breakdown the new rule. New Federal Mask Mandate On Airplanes The new CDC order, also issued under the authority of...
Taste Test: United’s First Class Breakfast Sandwiches
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. United is currently offering...
Which Hyatt Resorts Offer Free COVID-19 Tests?
Hyatt has taken out the guesswork of pre-flight COVID-19 testing to the USA by offering it to resort guests in Latin America…and not even charging for it. It’s a genius move that makes me much more comfortable about traveling....
American Airlines Kicks 20 People Off Flight Over Accidental Mask Slip
A family of 20 traveling to Hawaii on American Airlines was kicked off after one passenger inadvertently let his mask slip down below his nose while boarding. This according to the family and an eyewitness. But American Airlines disputes...
Boeing, Cancel Culture, And Forgiveness
We find ourselves in a remarkably bitter and divisive time in American history. As we look to how to move forward as a nation during this time of great disunity, I turn to the issue of “cancel culture” in...
Will The Death Of Change Fees Cause Airline Bumps To Surge?
In a huge and unquestionably positive development for travelers, major U.S. airlines have eliminated change and standby fees. Will a practical effect of this new policy be an uptick in oversold flights and airline bumps? Light Airline Loads Are...
United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App
United Airlines is adding a new feature called “How’s My Flight Tracking” to its mobile app which will allow guests to track several elements of their flight in real-time. New United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App...
China Says COVID-19 Anal Test More Accurate Than Nose Or Throat Method
We’ve faced so many indignities over the last year due to COVID-19. China now says that a COVID-19 anal test is more accurate than throat or nose swabs. Might we soon need an anal test in order to travel?...
United Airlines Adds Children’s Activity Kit
Starting next month, United Airlines will trial a children’s activity kit on select flights and at select hub airports. If nothing else, it’s another step back to normalcy in our pandemic-compromised world. United Airlines Introduces Children’s Activity Kit United...
