What happened when a disruptive passenger on Southwest screamed about not wearing her mask? Southwest Airlines calmly escorted her off the aircraft, refunded her ticket, and walked her out of the airport secure area. Why roll out the red...
A Captain Explains Why Few Pilots Wear Masks In Cockpit
121pilot, our resident airline captain on Live and Let’s Fly, returns today to discuss pilots wearing masks inside the cockpit. In light of a controversial recent decision by American Airlines to dock pay from a captain who forced his...
Thai Airways Lists Entire 747 Fleet For Sale. Is This The End Of First Class On Thai?
Thai Airways has just listed its entire Boeing 747 fleet for sale along with several other aircraft. This move may not only mark the end of the Queen of the Skies for Thai Airways, but the end of first...
Emirates First Class Redemptions Via Alaska Airlines Ending Soon
Alaska Airlines has notified its Mileage Plan members that first class award redemptions on Emirates will no longer be available beginning April 1, 2021. Take a deep breath: you still have several months to theoretically book first class awards...
Ryanair Trolls President Trump, Kanye West
Irish budget carrier Ryanair, known for its brash CEO who always speaks his mind, has waded into the U.S. presidential election with a barrage of tweets which troll several members of the Trump family as well as Kanye West....
United Airlines Unveils Hotel Hub, A Digital Solution For Hotel Bookings During Irregular Operations
United Airlines is making it easier than ever to secure a hotel booking and meal voucher when your flight is delayed or canceled with a new digital solution called Hotel Hub. United Airlines Hotel Hub United has rolled out...
Southwest CEO Warns “The Ship Is Taking On Water” But Flight Attendants Appear Indifferent
In a memo to employees sent last weekend, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly warned that “the ship is taking on water.” As Southwest Airlines moves closer to furloughs for the first time in its history, Kelly is warning that...
Star Alliance Embraces New Diplomatic Role
Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh finds himself in a changed world in which the sort of products and services his organization offers have become far less relevant during a period in which airlines are struggling for survival. While these...
Model Claims Southwest Airlines Discriminated Against Her Due To Breast Size
A “model” was ordered to cover up on Southwest Airlines flight or face ejection after flight attendants deemed her outfit crossed the line of decency. She claims she was targeted for her large breasts and not her revealing outfit....
British Airways Defends Its Decision To Retire 747
British Airways abruptly retired its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft over the summer, blaming COVID-19. But the newly-installed CEO now touts the decision as a huge boost to British Airways’ sustainability efforts. British Airways Defends 747 Retirement Speaking at...
Passengers Booted For Juvenile Business Class Seat Stunt On American Airlines
No names. No backlinks to their YouTube channel. But I cannot help but to share about a foolish publicity stunt which led to the removal of two passengers from an American Airlines flight. A Publicity Stunt On American Airlines...
United Airlines Supports Return Of Affirmative Action In California
Today is election day in the United States. In a country with deep internal division, there’s more on the ballot than choosing the next President. In California, voters will consider Prop 16, a controversial ballot initiative that would restore affirmative action at...
Uber’s Aggressive Campaigning In California
Today is election day in the United States. In a country with deep internal division, there’s more on the ballot than choosing the next President. In California, Uber and Lyft are hoping voters will approve Prop 22, a controversial...
Fearing Election Unrest, United Airlines Moves Crews Out Of Downtown Hotels
In a sad sign of the times, United Airlines is moving crew out of downtown hotels across the United States due to fears over election-related civil unrest. United Airlines Moves Crew Hotels Out Of City Centers Due To Election...
Pictures: Lufthansa’s New “To Go” Lounge Snacks
Germany is now under a nationwide lockdown that has closed restaurants and bars for one month to sit-down guests. The new measures have also forced Lufthansa to re-evaluate its food and beverage service across its network of lounges. Here’s...
November 2020 Trip Report Roadmap For Live And Let’s Fly
Just a housekeeping post, geared toward my regular readers. As the new month begins, I wanted to check in concerning trip reports. Trip Report Roadmap For November 2020 Trip reports are a cornerstone of Live and Let’s Fly and...
$143 For A Two-Mile Uber Ride…
Beware: surge pricing on Uber can rise to absurd levels during peaks of extreme demand. One young man found out the hard way. Horror Story: 23X Surge Pricing On Uber Matt Bennett, a teenage plumbing apprentice, was returning from...
United Airlines Moves To Contactless Onboard Payments, Will Resume Buy-On-Board Service
Later this month, United Airlines will resume onboard sales of beer, wine, and snack boxes on a handful of flights. It will also test out contactless payment to minimize contact between flight attendants and guests. United Airlines Buy-On-Board Service...
Woman Shot With Stun Gun During Nasty Brawl On Spirit Airlines
I’m not sure how I missed it, but an onboard brawl on Spirit Airlines that eventually required the use of an electroshock weapon (stun gun) to break up reminds us of the peril of trying to be peacemakers in...
Cruise Ban Lifted, But You (Probably) Can’t Sail
The US regulatory bodies have lifted a ban on cruising to and from US ports. But you still (probably) can’t sail. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
