An investigation has revealed an Emirates A380 was seconds from crashing into a Moscow suburb after pilots failed to realize they were only 500 feet from the ground. The incident took place in September 2017 aboard EK131, traveling from...
Woman Uses Overhead Vent To Dry Her Panties During Flight…
A reader recently sent me a video of a woman using the overhead vent on her flight to dry her underwear. I thought it was a joke, but turns out this really happened…allegedly for over 20 minutes! I’ve never...
American Airlines Fails The Optics Test
Poor American Airlines cannot catch a break, though its wounds tend to be self-inflicted. Its luggage fees are hardly outrageous, but the optics of raising baggage fees now? About as good as the first quarter loss it will soon...
United Pilot Sues Westin Denver Airport After Humiliating Arrest
A pilot who was arrested for “indecent exposure” for walking around his hotel room naked is now suing the hotel the hotel where the incident took place. The incident occurred in September 2018. United pilot Andrew Collins was at the...
United Airlines Turns To Investors To Raise Cash
United Airlines will attempt to raise $1 billion though the sale of common stock as it seeks to secure more liquid capital to weather the COVID-19 storm. On Monday, United announced a first quarter loss of $2.1 billion. That...
South Africa Wants To Create A “Viable” New Flag Carrier
The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. – South African Airways Details are still emerging, but it appears that South African Airways may not be dead after all, though it is anyone’s guess as to what will emerge...
In Defense Of Richard Branson…Why Should He Cough Up Money To Save Virgin?
Richard Branson has been ridiculed for his unwillingness to expend his personal fortune to save the airlines he founded. But can you blame him? I certainly cannot. Virgin Australia is in Australia’s version of bankruptcy protection. Virgin Atlantic is...
Thai Airways Faces A Momentous Dilemma
Thai Airways is in another fight for survival. As usual, the question is less about whether the airline will survive and more about how the airline should be transformed. It’s a momentous dilemma for the Thai flag carrier. Losses...
Why You Should Avoid Redeeming Miles For Merchandise
Put simply, using miles for merchandise is generally a horrible deal versus using your miles for travel. Airlines Are Happy To Send You Fancy Electronics In Exchange For Your Miles Most loyalty programs are happy to let you burn...
Richard Branson’s Questionable Plea For A Virgin Atlantic Bailout
Virgin Atlantic is in big trouble. Backed against the wall with mounting debt and declining revenue, the iconoclast founder and majority owner, Sir Richard Branson, has made one final plea to the United Kingdom, warning Virgin will collapse without...
Honeymooners Trapped In Fiji, Unable To Return Home
Honeymooners have been trapped in Fiji far longer than planned after a diplomatic snafu that has rendered them unable to return to New Zealand. Abdulla Mohsin and Catherine David are British nationals. Moshin was recruited by the government of...
Indicted Air Peace CEO May Become Nigeria’s Next President?!
I have not written about Air Peace before, but the Nigerian-based airline has been mired in controversy since its inception, with a questionable safety record and dodgy practices from its founder, chairman, and CEO. Sounds like the perfect transition...
United Airlines Sells 22 Jets To China
United Airlines, in an effort to raise cash, sold 22 of its jets to Bank Of China Aviation. It plans to lease them back. Bank of China (BOC) is one of the largest state-owned commercial banks in China. The...
United Airlines Will Suspend Service To 21 International Markets This Summer
United Airlines announced it will suspend planned seasonal service to 21 international markets this summer, but only announced five specific routes as part of its plan to roll out schedule reductions gradually. United Suspends Five Additional Atlantic Destinations For...
Dodging American Airlines Amid Bankruptcy Fears
As I re-examine and position myself for post-coronavirus travel, American Airlines is one I will avoid due to bankruptcy concerns. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Southwest Airlines Unions Idealistic Not Realistic
Southwest Airlines, temporarily the largest in the world due to the coronavirus crisis, will have to make changes to their operations. But the unions that are being idealistic, but not realistic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Had to Fly This Week: Hauntingly Quiet
I had to take a work trip this week and just couldn’t bring myself to snapping photos but wanted to share my hauntingly quiet experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
A Hot Pastrami Sandwich On United Airlines
Each week, 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. During this...
The First Female Flight Attendant Was A Nurse. Are We Headed Full Circle?
The first female flight attendant was a nurse. With COVID-19 ushering in new realities, might we be heading full circle? In 1930, 25-year-old Ellen Church became the first female flight attendant, then called stewardess, in the world. She was...
Review: American Express Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The new American Express Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is a nice improvement over the older one, with great coffee and a respectable selection of food and drink. American Express Lounge Sydney Location + Hours The lounge is open from...
