The last Tupolev TU-154 in passenger commercial service has landed for the final time, marking the end of an era. Final Tupolev TU-154 Commercial Flight In Russia Alrosa Airlines (6R) was the last civil operator of the TU-154, a...
United’s New Lavatory Policy Is Temporary And Targeted
You may have seen headlines this morning that United will now allow economy class passengers to use first class lavatories onboard. While true, the new United Airlines lavatory policy is temporary and not without limits. United Airlines Updates Lavatory...
Inebriated Pastor Urinates On His Seatmate During Delta Redeye Flight
A North Carolina pastor has been charged with assault after urinating on his sleeping seatmate during a Delta redeye flight. Pastor Confesses After Urinating On Seatmate The incident took place on a Las Vegas to Detroit flight on October...
Insanity: South African Airways Receives Huge Bailout
During a time in which even once-healthy airlines around the world are fighting for survival, South Africa just injected a whole lot more cash into South African Airways. Is this simply doing the same thing over and over again...
United Airlines Launches Free COVID-19 Testing On Select London Flights
In an attempt to move testing forwarding as a means to eventually loosen travel restrictions, United Airlines will trial a free COVID-19 testing program for select passengers traveling from Newark to London Heathrow starting next month. Free, Mandatory COVID-19...
Airline Pilot: We Won’t Bother To Be Peacemakers Onboard When We Are Unfairly Mocked
121pilot, our resident commercial pilot on Live and Let’s Fly, sent me his thoughts on the controversy involving a Delta captain and a passenger who refused to affirm that she would leave off her obscene hat during the flight. -Matthew It’s as simple...
Test Driving The Latest Version Of The United App
United Airlines released a substantial update to its mobile app today. Infrequent United flyers will see a big upgrade while regular users will continue to enjoy the same functionality with a number of new features. An Update To The...
Latest Delta SkyMiles Devaluation: Partner Award Prices Soar…Again
Saving for that perfect award redemptions on Delta? Congratulations! You must now pay tens of thousands of more miles for the same trip. Just another day in the accountability-free world of Delta SkyMiles. The latest Delta SkyMiles partner award...
Delta Captain Should Have Worn Mask, But Petulant Passenger Deserved To Be Thrown Off
“Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.” -Saul D. Alinksy, Rules for Radicals A Delta passenger was thrown...
China Southern Now World’s Largest Airline
Guangzhou-based China Southern has claimed the title of world’s largest airline by seat capacity. While the pandemic continue to hammer much of the world, the Chinese domestic aviation market is again flourishing. China Southern Now World’s Largest Airline After...
1 Flight. 59 Coronavirus Cases.
A new report by researchers in Ireland links one flight to 59 cases of coronavirus. Ireland Flight Linked To Coronavirus Spread The flight took place over the summer, though researchers have not divulged the date or airline. But we...
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Newark (EWR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in Newark Liberty International (EWR) is currently just a shell of its former self. It beats waiting in dilapidated Terminal B, but set your expectations very low in the pandemic era. Lufthansa Lounge Newark (EWR) Review...
Delta Removes Hearing-Impaired Passenger After Flight Attendant Confrontation
Andre Hilton is an interior designer in Atlanta. He’s also hearing impaired. He was also thrown off a Delta flight after trying to hold a flight attendant accountable. Delta Ejects Hearing-Impaired Passenger This is a story relating to masks,...
Was Qatar Justified In Strip Searching Female Passengers After After Baby Found Abandoned In Airport Bathroom?
An airport cleaning crew found a premature baby abandoned in a bathroom at Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Acting quickly, authorities attempted to locate the mother. The result: international outrage over an invasive strip search of at least 13 female...
British Airways Restores Hot Meals On Longhaul Flights
British Airways has (finally) restored hot meals in all cabins on longahul flights…but think economy class, even if you are traveling in business class. It appears the pre-arrival service will be reduced, though. British Airways Brings Hot Meals Back...
American Airlines: Is It Christmas or Bust?
American Airlines had a worrisome earnings call this week with investors. It seems the carrier needs a great Christmas or could go bust. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Hawaii Residents Revolt Against COVID-19 Re-Opening Measures
As the islands struggle, some Hawaii residents have begun a revolt against re-opening amid COVID-19. What’s happening in Hawaii? 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...
2021: The Year of the Status Match
Airlines, Hotel Chains, and Car Rental Agencies are going to compete for travelers hard in 2021. Welcome to the Year of the Status Match. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Taste Test: United’s New First Class 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. Earlier this week I...
A Birthday Celebration At LAX
In my house, we have stopped giving material gifts for birthdays and holidays to one another. We don’t have the space and more importantly, we do not need more stuff. My kids don’t need it. My wife doesn’t need...
