Erbil Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan was attacked on Tuesday evening by rockets, another sign of escalating violence in Iraq. In Iraqi Kurdistan, Erbil Airport Attacked By Rockets + Drones Pro-Iranian militias have stepped up attacks against American interests in...
Tragic: Mother Assaults Frontier Airlines Staff As Her Children Watch In Dismay
Someone forwarded me video of a woman attacking staff at a Frontier Airlines check-in counter in Orlando when she was denied boarding, just hours after it occurred. It was so gruesome I have held off on writing about it...
Review: SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class
Economy class is rarely anything to get excited about, particularly in a middle seat of a 10-across layout on an 11-hour flight. Nevertheless, I found SWISS Economy Class onboard the 777-300ER to be entirely tolerable with service that exceeded...
Virgin Atlantic Will Re-Open Swanky LHR Clubhouse Lounge
Good news for Virgin Atlantic and Delta travelers from London Heathrow, as the carriers will shortly return to Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic will also re-open its swanky Clubhouse lounge. Virgin Atlantic, Delta Return To Terminal 3, Re-Open Clubhouse Heathrow...
In UK, Government Loosens Mask Rule But Airlines Do Not…Will USA Follow?
If England is any indicator, it may be a long time before travelers can fly without masks, even once mandatory mask requirements are lifted. Even with the lifting of a national mask law, airlines have not indicated their mask...
Review: United Club Los Angeles (LAX)
As my home airport lounge, I do admit a preferential bias toward it, but the United Club at LAX is one of the best in the United system. Here’s a detailed review with a fresh update on food and...
Prince Harry Quickly Earning Elite Status With American Airlines
Prince Harry is back from another trip to England and once again flew home on American Airlines, likely in first class. By this time, the Duke of Sussex is well on his way to elite status on world’s largest...
Infighting At American Airlines As Union Leader Trashes Airline
An influential labor leader at American Airlines has called out management over AA’s onboard product in a leaked note that has caused an uproar within world’s largest airline. Infighting: Union Leader Has “Had It” With American Airlines Delta Air...
Explosion Shakes Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
An explosion at a nearby factory shook Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport early this morning. While evacuations are underway nearby, flight operations are continuing. Factory Explosion Nearby Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport The explosion occurred at about 3:00am local time at the...
Royal Caribbean Requires Unvaccinated Travel Insurance, Despite Florida Law
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines announced it will require unvaccinated travelers to carry specific insurance, will this run afoul of Florida law? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Canadian Border Reopening Close, Australia Further
It appears there is finally a reopening date for the US-Canadian border and it’s close, Australia… not so much. 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...
Spirit Moves Closer to Miami Launch, Milwaukee Expansion
Spirit Airlines continues to expand to new cities like Milwaukee while its all-new Miami flights are ready for booking. 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...
How United Airlines Coaxed Stowaway Birds Off A 767-300
When a pair of birds had enough paradise and were ready to join a plane full of travelers from Maui to New York, ground and flight staff had to get creative in finding a solution to get the stowaways...
Review: Air Serbia A330-200 Business Class
As much as I loved Air Serbia and recommend its flagship route between New York and Belgrade, there are a few things you should be aware of when flying on its new Airbus A330-200 in business class. Air Serbia...
Biden Administration Plans Executive Order Mandating Airline Refunds For Delayed Baggage
The Biden Administration will shortly propose a new rule that requires prompt passenger fee refunds in cases of delayed baggage, inoperative Wi-Fi, and other services lapses. Biden Administration Will Require Airlines To Promptly Refund Passenger Fees During a Friday...
Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Water Landing In Hawaii
A Boeing 737-200 cargo plane made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii, prompting a maritime rescue mission. Pilots Rescued In Ocean After 737 Emergency Landing Off Coast of Hawaii Transair Flight 810 left...
Australia Reverts To Its Penal Colony Roots
To my brothers and sisters in Australia, I can only offer you my heartfelt condolences. Being a prisoner in your own country is a sad reality and it looks like there is no end in sight. While the government...
Imperious Staff Throw My Family Out Of United Airlines Lounge In SFO
United CEO Scott Kirby waxes eloquently about improving customer service and making United Airlines the best airline in the world. But when it comes to actually caring for customers in a consistent manner, United still has a long way...
Review: Air Serbia Premium Lounge Belgrade (Best Priority Pass Lounge In The World)
I spent about an hour in the Air Serbia Premium Lounge in Belgrade Airport (BEG) prior to my flight to New York and walked away quite impressed. Not only this is a fine premium lounge with a wide range...
United Airlines Reintroduces Hard Liquor For Purchase
While American Airlines and Southwest Airlines continue to resist alcohol sales onboard, United Airlines not only has restored beer and wine for purchase, but has now brought back hard liquor for purchase on select Hawaiian and transcontinental flights. It...
