As I deal with business-related lawsuits, credit card disputes, refund issues, and life in general, I’m becoming increasingly disenchanted with the whole game of business, in which the only way to get anything done is to aggressively assert your...
JetBlue Pilot Wins Landmark Compensation Case Against His Airline
Get ready for a flood of lawsuits from pilots, current and former, over jet fumes after a pilot prevailed over JetBlue in a disability-related compensation claim that is a first of its kind in the United States. JetBlue Pilot...
United Airlines Adds 17 Non-Hub Florida Routes (Full Schedule)
In an unexpected move, United Airlines will add point-to-point service to several cities in Florida from non-hub airports. The move marks a practical adjustment to atrophying demand for business travel as a result of the pandemic. Here’s the full...
With 2,500 Bonus Miles + Family Pooling, It’s Time To Sign Up The Family For Aeroplan
Aeroplan is offering new members a 2,500 bonus miles and introducing family pooling…a perfect way to legitimately put more miles into your account. New Members Can Earn 2,500 Aeroplan Bonus Miles If you are not a member of Aeroplan,...
Southwest Kicks Off Autistic Three-Year-Old For Not Wearing Mask
We’ve had a lot of discussion over masks on airplanes lately as U.S. airlines have eliminated exceptions to wearing facial coverings. But an incident on Southwest Airlines forces us to grapple with whether kicking a three-year-old autistic child off...
Delta CEO Warns Of Catastrophic Job Losses Without Another Bailout
Rich Uncle Pennybags Bastian has warned of “furloughs in the tens of thousands” without more help from the federal government for the U.S. airline industry. Joining the Kirby Khorus, Bastian is firmly behind another taxpayer-funded bailout for Delta and...
Delta Will Perform Temperature Checks At LAX
Delta Air Lines has begun checking passenger temperatures at Los Angeles International Airport in a trial that may roll out systemwide if successful. Delta Adds Temperature Checks At LAX Stating today, Delta will begin a three-week trial program in...
I Spent The Night On A Chair At Helsinki Airport…
My Finnair flight from London arrived close to 2:00AM into Helsinki. I had no hotel reservation. So I decided to sleep on a chair in the terminal. Why? Because it just made sense. Truth be told, sleeping in Helsinki...
Aeroplan’s New Award Chart: Winners And Losers
Aeroplan announced the next generation of its program this morning, with a reimagined approach to earning and redemptions. In this post, I’ll offer a breakdown of the news on the redemption side of the program. Then I will offer...
United Airlines Evacuates Willis Tower Staff Due To Unrest In Chicago
With civil unrest impacting downtown Chicago, United Airlines is temporarily re-locating a key team to from its world headquarters in the Willis Tower to its Elk Grove facility in suburban Chicago. Chicago Unrest Impacts United Airlines At Willis Tower...
Greater Bay Airlines, A New Airline In Hong Kong?
It may seem like a very odd time for a new airline, but Hong Kong may soon welcome a new competitor called Greater Bay Airlines. Here is what we know about the new airline in the from of FAQs....
My First International Trip In Five Months
The last time I stepped outside the United States was in March 2020. When I left for Africa all was calm. By the time I returned just a week later, everything had begun to change. I recently left the...
Passenger Makes Bomb Threat On United Airlines 787-10
Must we take a bomb threat seriously when we have every reason to believe that the it is a false alarm? Onboard an airplane, I’d say the answer must be yes. That doesn’t mean we must abrogate common sense, though....
Review: Finnair A330-300 Business Class
My Finnair A330-300 flight to Helsinki was great…once we finally left. Although a delay meant a very late arrival into Helsinki, the flight itself was lovely. Although not the most comfortable or spacious business class seat, I still was...
Qantas Will Resume 12-Hour Flights To Nowhere (Antarctica Scenic Flights)
Australians may not be able to travel far internationally, but they’ll soon be able to take a 12-hour Qantas flight and end up right where they started. Yes, Qantas is resuming its storied scenic flights to Antarctica. Qantas Resumes...
Princeton Graduates Buy Hotels, Offer Remote Campus Dorms
Two Princeton graduates are betting on remote learning to grow but with colleges closed, they think they can offer a dorm experience in desirable locations using hotels. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Contracting COVID-19 on a Plane Unlikely, Study Says
A new study finds that airplanes are not the vaunted cesspool that they were perceived to be. Also, I admit I was wrong about middle seats. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Why Aren’t More Airlines Discounting Awards?
With flight loads down a minimum of 50% even after schedule reductions, why aren’t airlines discounting frequent flyer awards? 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 us...
Flying To Brazil? You Won’t Find Pillows Onboard And Can’t Bring Your Own
Here’s an odd one. If you’re flying to or from Brazil, pillows are apparently no longer allowed onboard. Not only will airlines no longer provide them, but you cannot even bring your own. Brazil Bans…Pillows? A flight attendant at...
How The Rich Are Buying EU Citizenship
Travel ban? What travel ban? When you can buy citizenship to the European Union (EU), there’s no need to worry about closed borders or an interruption of vacation plans. You Can Buy European Union Citizenship A handful of nations...
