New York Governor Cuomo announced this week that visitors from COVID-19 hot spots around the US would have to quarantine. Odd, because he opposed such restrictions by other states against New Yorkers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Airlines Want a New Bailout, Tough Luck
Airlines have reportedly asked for an additional $32bn in new bailout money to weather the Coronavirus crisis, but it’s time for the US taxpayer to say “tough luck.” If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Vocier C38 Carry-on Luggage
We are always trying out new luggage and found the Vocier C38 Carry-on Luggage. 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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Flying...
My Thoughts On “Prayergate” At American Airlines
An American Airlines gate agent stirred controversy this week by offering a Christian prayer over the loudspeaker at a boarding gate at Washington National Airport. What should we make of this prayergate incident? The Prayer…In Full. In situations like...
American And United Will Unabashedly Pack Planes
American Airlines and United Airlines will stop blocking seats next month and more aggressively book flights to capacity. Standbys will also no longer be limited. Expect even fuller flights. American + United Will Pack Planes To 100% American Airlines...
Airline CEO Meeting At White House: What Happened?
Airline executives from major U.S. airlines met with Vice President Mike Pence and a number of other top administration officials yesterday at the White House. What happened at the meeting? Who Attended Airline CEO Meeting At White House? Per...
Be Prepared: We Face Another Shutdown, Including Travel
It’s bad enough that the rest of the world doesn’t want Americans…we may soon find our own towns and cities shutdown once again. I was fairly optimistic at the beginning of the week about our chances of avoiding further...
Review: Southwest Airlines 737-700
Why review a one-hour Southwest Airlines 737-700 flight? One, because I hand’t flown Southwest in years. Two, because we’re still in the middle of COVID-19. Three, because I was darn impressed by it. Southwest Airlines Check-In I had checked-in...
The Controversial Paint Job On Britain’s “Air Force One”
The United Kingdom has quietly introduced its own version of Air Force One and like in the USA, the red and white and blue color scheme is mired in controversy. UK Debuts Its Version Of Air Force One For...
It’s Time To Blacklist Pakistan International Airlines…
There is only one major airline in the world I would not fly right now and that is Pakistan International Airlines. Harrowing revelations about forged pilot licenses should be a wake-up call for world governments to blacklist PIA until...
An Eerie Layover At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Never in my life did I think I would see a major airport so quiet on a Friday afternoon in spring. But Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport felt like an eerie ghost town. After our Citation X flight from...
Lufthansa + Turkish Airlines Will Shut Down Leisure Subsidiary
SunExpress Deustschland, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will cease operations and liquidate, becoming the latest casualty of COVID-19. Per Deutsche Welle, flights after June 26, 2020 will be cancelled and about 1,200 employees will lose their...
U.S. Targets Bogus “Repatriation” Flights On Air India
As tensions rise in China and India over a disputed border, the U.S. is taking an even-handed approach: threatening to ban both of them from flying to the USA unless U.S. carriers are given more access to their nations....
More Details On Final Air France A380 Flight
Last week I wrote about a final Air France A380 “farewell” flight planned for this Friday. We now have more details about the flight. Details: Final Air France A380 Flight Via AirlineGeeks, we now have more details about the...
Review: Signature Flight Support (Private Jet Terminal) Scottsdale (SCF)
Our Delta Private Jets Citation X flight from Los Angeles landed at Signature Flight Support in Scottsdale, Arizona. Signature Flight Support – Scottsdale, Arizona (SCF) The facility was nicer than Los Angeles, with a vintage car to greet you...
Marriott Denies Water Bottles Due To “COVID-19” But Staff Won’t Wear Masks Or Clean Showers…
Here’s another datapoint for what is emerging as an alarming trend: hotels are playing a disingenuous cost-savings game when it comes to service and amenities under the guise of COVID-19. Our story today takes us to a Courtyard Marriott in...
United Offers Double Whammy On Premium Transcontinental Flights
United Airlines has dramatically scaled back premium cabin meal service on some but not all of its premium transcontinental flights. While reports are mixed, many passengers are receiving a double whammy: no meal service on flights that do not...
Report: Careless Pilots Blamed For PIA A320 Crash
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 crash that killed 98 people has been blamed on pilot error, according to a preliminary report. Apparently, the pilots were chatting about COVID-19 instead of paying attention to their duties and many...
Sabena Take-Two? Brussels Airlines On The Brink
Brussels Airlines once again finds itself on the brink, with an uncertain future ahead and a questionable commitment from its Lufthansa overlords. Will Brussels Airlines face the same fate as Sabena? Sabena was the national airline of Belgium between...
European Union Will Ban Americans When Borders Reopen
In a stinging blow to U.S. prestige, the European Union is finalizing a policy that would ban Americans when borders re-open next month. The New York Times, which viewed the draft report set to be released tomorrow, reports that...
