A United Airlines Airbus A320 returned to Hartford after a piece of the engine–the sound-dampening outer liner–reportedly fell off and was found on the runway. United Airlines Airbus A320 Flight Diverts After Sound-Dampening Outer Liner Falls Off Engine The...
Cute: Artist Sketches Singapore Airlines Captain During Delay, Surprises Him
One artist turned a flight delay into a perfect moment to sketch a picture of the captain of his Singapore Airlines flight, and then surprised him with the picture. Artist Uses Delay To Paint Portrait Of Singapore Airlines Captain,...
Man Warns Parents To “Control Your Child Or I’ll Do It For You” On Flight To Denver
After a child repeatedly spit on a couple seated nearby on a flight from Atlanta to Denver, the man turned to the parents and warned them to “control your child or I’ll do it for you!” While that is...
Union Tells Pilots To Stop Using The Word “Cockpit” And Other “Negative” Terms
A 2021 guide from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) resurfaced on Fox News and is now making its way around more conservative media. Is the admonition to stop using words like cockpit, manpower, or guys simply wokery run...
Review: WestJet 737-700 Premium Class
From Toronto to Bridgetown we flew WestJet and I splurged for Premium Class, a product WestJet stops short of calling business class, but certainly seemed like business class to me. WestJet 737-700 Premium Class Review (YYZ- BGI) I booked...
American Airlines Lost Her Luggage. She Found It In A Hollywood Homeless Encampment
AirTag to the rescue…again. After mishandling her luggage on an American Airlines flight, a woman tracked her lost baggage to a homeless encampment in Hollywood where she made a very unsettling discovery. Lost Luggage On American Airlines Turns Up...
Toilet Paper Contest On Spirit Airlines
A fueling delay on Spirit Airlines led to a toilet paper contest onboard…a reminder of why I don’t fly Spirit, but a cute gesture nonetheless. Passengers Race To Unroll Toilet Paper On Spirit Airlines I fly often and have...
American Airlines CEO Apologizes For Treatment Of Black Passengers, Vows To Change Culture
An internal investigation has revealed no justification sufficient to publicly defend removing eight black men from an American Airlines flight to New York on the basis that one may have had unacceptable body odor. Now CEO Robert Isom has...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto (YYZ – Terminal 3)
Prior to our WestJet flight to Barbados, we spent some time in the Plaza Premium Lounge in the international departures area of Terminal 3. This lounge got very crowded very early, but I quite appreciated the omelets made-to-order and...
$10,661 Business Class Ticket. Downgraded To Economy Class. Only $924 Compensation?!
I can’t decide what is worse, the downgrade from business class to economy class itself or the gall of KLM only offering such paltry compensation for the involuntary downgrade. KLM Downgrades Couple On Pricey Business Class Tickets, Initially Offers...
Maggots And Blades: Always Examine Your Airline Meal Before Eating It
Two recent stories about foreign objects in airline meals provide an important reminder: always examine your airline meal before eating it. Maggots And Blades? Why You Should Always Double-Check Your Airline Meal Before Biting It First up, a metal...
Trump Activist Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Gave Her Poor Service In First Class Due To MAGA Hat
A Trump activist has accused an American Airlines flight attendant of providing poor service in first class. The passenger alleges she was skipped over during beverage service for wearing a MAGA hat. American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly Provided Poor...
Review: Porter Airlines E195-E2 Los Angeles – Toronto
We kicked off our trip with a flight from Los Angeles to Toronto on Porter Airlines in PorterReserve class onboard a brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. In short, Porter is the upscale JetBlue of Canada and is a pleasure...
US Government Announces Plans That Could Effectively Ban JSX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its intention to modify existing regulations to address what it views as a “loophole” in the law allowing “public charter” operators to effectively offer scheduled service, a business model exemplified by JetSuiteX...
The Most Divisive Things You Can Do On An Airplane
A new poll reveals what annoys Americans most on an airplane. What do you think is the most divisive behavior onboard an airplane? Poll: The Most Divisive Behavior On An Airplane YouGov polled 1,152 random Americans last month and...
American Airlines Now Automatically Redeposits AAdvantage Miles When Cancelling Award Reservation
If what I experienced last night is now a systemwide change (or soon to be one), using American Airlines AAdvantage miles has just become so much easier. The ability to redeposit AA miles from canceled award trips without a...
Father’s Day 2024: Traveling With My Kids Around The World
It’s been a big year since Father’s Day last year and there’s more to come. 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...
Disney Is So Expensive Nearly Half Of Families Take On Debt
A new study shows that nearly half of families visiting Disney resorts take on debt, and 60% of those who haven’t yet visited cite cost as the reason they haven’t visited. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Rental Arbitrage: An Interesting New Approach To Airbnb
A friend brought to my attention a new approach to operating Airbnb properties and like many in this hobby, I was attracted to the arbitrage opportunity. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
The Necessity Of Father-Son Trips
Boys are complicated creatures and boys can greatly benefit from male figures to help nurture them into being gentleman. As we reach Father’s Day, I am so deeply grateful for the trip of a lifetime I took with my...
