As the likelihood of the Airbus A380 returning to the active Lufthansa fleet diminishes, the German airline is already calling the Boeing 747-8 its new flagship aircraft. Lufthansa CEO Calls 747-8 The New Flagship Aircraft First the bad news,...
Why United’s Tel Aviv Flight Is Departing Three Hours Later Tonight
Ask and you shall receive. For one Tel Aviv – bound passenger, all it took was a note to United Airlines to re-accommodate her schedule. But rather than re-book her, United re-scheduled her flight to depart nearly there hours...
Airlines Shift Focus From Visible To Invisible Safety Assurances
The idea that middle seats can be blocked on a long-term basis without dramatically increasing fares is far-fetched. But passengers love open middle seats (can you blame them?) and cheap fares. That’s why you can expect airlines to unleash...
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Washington Dulles was one of my favorite Star Alliance and Priority Pass lounges in the USA due its excellent food selection. But be warned: food selection is currently quite limited during the pandemic. Here’s...
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker On Face The Nation
First it was Southwest CEO Gary Kelly. Then United CEO Scott Kirby. Now American Airlines CEO Doug Parker has had his turn on CBS Face the Nation. Two Takeaways From American CEO Doug Parker On Face The Nation Parker...
Travel Is Supposed to Return When the Curve Is Flattened, Right?
At the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, the message was all about flattening the curve to stay ahead of the virus, but is travel still going to return once the curve is flattened? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
The New Standard for International Travel?
More countries are re-opening their borders with an asterisk; visitors must demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test. Is this the new standard for international travel? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Southwest Companion Pass The Easy Way
I’ve called Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in Travel for Americans. There’s an offer to get it the easy way. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
JetBlue Secures London Heathrow Slots
UK Aviation News reports that JetBlue has secured London Heathrow slots for it planned new London service starting in 2021. Report: JetBlue Secures Slots, Will Serve London Heathrow In April 2019, JetBlue announced it intended to serve London (and...
Photo Essay: My 10-Mile Walking Tour Of Washington, DC
One reason I spent a night in the District earlier this week was for the chance for a late-night walk through the monuments, something I have not done for a decade. It remains one of my favorite activities and...
United Airlines Will Proceed With Foreign Base Closures After Arbitrator Rules Against Union
An arbitrator has dismissed union complaints, giving United Airlines the green light to proceed with its planned closure of three international flight attendant bases. Union Had Battled United Airlines Plan To Close Three Foreign Bases In June, United announced...
Air France Suspends Service To Venezuela
Blaming COVID-19, Air France will suspend flights to Caracas, Venezuela for up to two years. But it wants to return…at least that is the official line. Air France Will “Suspend” Service To Venezuela Air France was one of the last...
Great Coffee In Washington, DC
Of course I had to find some great coffee in Washington, DC during my recent trip. This time, I did not have to look far, finding a great café in NoMa across the street from my hotel. I also...
United Airlines Cracks Down On “Leisurely” Coffee Sippers
I noticed a slight variation on the mask announcement on my United flight last night: passengers are now reminded they can only “briefly” remove their mask to eat or drink while onboard. Say goodbye to a long cup of...
United, Hawaiian Airlines Learn If You Want Something Done, You Must Do It Yourself…
United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines finally figured out that the government was not going to help them fill up planes by offering a comprehensive, fast, reliable, affordable COVID-19 testing regime. So now both carriers will offer it themselves. Neither...
Report: My Visit To U.S. Supreme Court In Memory Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
After a short but poignant private service inside the Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court, the casket of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was placed on the portico of the Supreme Court and the public were welcomed...
Life Inside Hong Kong Quarantine Detention From The Eyes Of A British Airways Flight Attendant
After one British Airways crew member tested positive for COVID-19, all flight attendants on her flight were rousted from their hotel rooms and brought to a quarantine detention center in Hong Kong. One flight attendant has offered ongoing commentary...
Help Name South Africa’s Newest Airline (And Win Free Travel For One Year)
Although a pandemic marks a strange time to start a new airline, a new carrier plans domestic service later this year. But this new airline has no name yet and has turned to the South African public for help....
Air Force One Replica Landing In New York City
I feel kind of sheepish not knowing better, but while flying into National Airport earlier this week I photographed what I thought was Air Force One. Turns out it is just an exact replica…and one that is open to...
My Circuitous Trip To Washington, DC On United Airlines
To get to Washington, DC for the RBG remembrance, I could have taken a nonstop trip from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles. But I flew via San Francisco and Newark instead. Wait, what? Allow me to explain my circuitous...
