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Man Breaks Out In Dance On Spirit Airlines
Ok, Mufasa…you made me smile. As we close out the month on Live and Let’s Fly, I thought we should end on a lighter note, with a little dance on Spirit Airlines. View this post on Instagram ...
Flight Attendants Learn How To Punch And Eye-Poke Unruly Passengers
As the skies remain unfriendly, flight attendants are taking self-defense courses with specific emphasis on how to deal with unruly passengers. That includes training on how to punch and eye-poke passengers should the need arise. Flight Attendants Learn Self-Defense...
United Airlines Stands Behind Simone Biles
United Airlines has expressed its support for U.S. gymnast Simone Biles after she pulled out of the group gymatnics United Airlines Supports Simone Biles And Her Decision To Withdraw Earlier this month, United Airlines flew Team USA to Tokyo,...
Alaska Airlines Rolls Out Impressive Catering Upgrades
Alaska Arlines is bringing back more food to more flights in first and economy class, becoming the first U.S. carrier to (nearly) bring back pre-pandemic meal service. Meals Return To More Flights In First Class On Alaska Airlines Boasting...
United Airlines Closing Flight Kitchens, Outsourcing Catering
In a bid to cut costs, United Airlines will outsource its remaining flight kitchens, handing over catering to a trio of contractors. United Airlines Closing Flight Kitchens This Fall Earlier this year, United Airlines warned that it was reviewing...
Southwest Airlines Sues Skiplagged For Violating Terms & Conditions It Never Agreed To
An interesting case is brewing that pits Southwest Airlines against Skiplagged, the website that helps consumers compare fares and book hidden city ticketing in order to save money. What Is Hidden City Ticketing? Hidden city ticketing, also called skiplagging...
Why Do Airlines Use Knots Instead Of Miles Per Hour?
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
Avelo Airlines Adds Four Burbank Flights
Avelo Airlines is adding four flights to Hollywood Burbank Airport as it seeks to find its niche in an ultra-competitive landscape. Avelo Airlines Is Based In Burbank (BUR) In April, Avelo launched with service from Burbank to the following...
Catfight On Spirit Airlines – Taunts Lead To Blows
Another day, another fight on Spirit Airlines…and an important reminder that fighting onboard is simply not worth it. As much as you might want to give self-entitled jerks a piece of your mind, it is best just to keep...
Delta Air Lines CEO Issues Candid Apology For Long Hold Times
In a refreshing move that offers both a genuine apology and meaningful concessions, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has addressed the long hold times to reach an agent in an email to SkyMiles members. Candid Apology Over Long...
Great Coffee In Mainz, Germany
Mainz is one of my favorite cities in Germany and I recently found a great new coffee shop that makes me even more excited to return. Great Coffee In Mainz, Germany The coffee shop is called Maldaner and it...
United Airlines Will Offer Complimentary Meals On Hawaii Flights In Economy Class
United Airlines will offer fresh complimentary meals to economy class passengers on longer Hawaiian flights starting in August. Complimentary Meals Return To Hawaiian Flights On United Airlines Effective August 1, 2021, United Airlines will offer a complimentary snack or...
United Airlines Will Allow Economy Class Passengers To Pre-Order Snacks, Beverages
Passengers on United Airlines, no matter the cabin, can soon use United’s mobile app to pre-order meals, snacks, and beverages onboard. The service will initially launch from Chicago this week and expand to all flights over 1,500 miles later...
United Airlines Adds Flights To London
England will fully re-open to vaccinated travelers from the United States and European Union on August 2, 2021. With demanded expected to increase for travel across the pond, United Airlines is adding more flights between London and the USA....
Delta Air Lines Extends Elite Status: Will American And United Follow?
Delta Air Lines extended the elite status of all of its SkyMiles Medallion members yesterday for another year. Will American Airlines and United Airlines follow? Delta Air Lines Extends Elite Status For All SkyMiles Members Yesterday, Delta became the...
Europeans Grow Impatient With United States Over Travel Restrictions
The U.S. border will remain closed to Europeans and the United Kingdom for the time being, with President Joe Biden and health officials citing delta variant concerns. Some European leaders are expressing impatience with the lack of reciprocity, especially...
Plot Thickens: Air Traffic Controller In Belarus Who Instructed Ryanair Flight To Divert Is Missing
The air traffic controller who directed a Ryanair flight to divert from its path to Vilnius and land in Minsk, Belarus has gone missing. Air Traffic Controller Goes Missing In Belarus Oleg Galegov convinced Ryanair pilots to divert to...
Inconsistent Southwest Airlines Throws Three-Year-Old Off For Not Wearing Mask But Twice Allows Him To Fly Without One
Two issues are at play here. First, is the mask mandate itself for three-year-olds. Second, is the inconsistent enforcement of it. Once again, another family was forced to step off a Southwest Airlines flight after their three-year-old son could...
Marriott Is Welcome To Remove Alarm Clocks…I Hate Them
Hotel room alarm clocks are vestiges of the past that more often annoy or frustrate than help. Marriott’s latest idea to ditch alarm clocks is one cutback I can sign onto, especially if it saves breakfast or other amenities...
