Appearing on CBS News, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian claimed that the recent job cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would not impact Delta or the safety of the airline industry and heaped praises on the Trump...
Woman Steals Window Seat On United Airlines, Then Has Regrets

A woman stole a man’s window seat on a United Airlines flight, telling him she preferred the window and he could sit in the middle seat. But she quickly changed her tune after discovering a malfunction in the seat...
I Visited All 9 Delta Sky Clubs In Atlanta…In 3 Hours!

After arriving in Atlanta, I had six hours before my connection to Seoul. I decided to challenge myself by visiting all nine Delta Sky Club airport lounges. A couple of clear favorites emerged. Which Delta Air Lines Sky Club...
Review: Spirit Airlines A321 Economy Class

I had the chance to fly Spirit Airlines for the first time since the pandemic on a morning A321 service from Chicago to Newark and it showed me why I value Spirit so much as a check on pricing...
Trump Administration Fires Hundreds Of FAA Employees

As part of its ongoing effort to slash federal government spending, the Trump administration has fired nearly 400 Federal Aviation Administration employees weeks after a midair crash killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. FAA Employees Are...
What Is Really Going On At Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines is preparing to layoff 1,750 employees as part of its latest effort to cut costs and juice profits. But what is really going on at Southwest? Is Elliott Investment Management maliciously pulling the strings or are these...
My Smelly Seatmate On Delta Air Lines…

My trip to Hong Kong commenced with a red eye flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta on Delta Air Lines. Unfortunately, I had a smelly seatmate who had horrific body odor… Soap Was A Foreign Object To My Smelly...
Introduction: A330-300 Trip On SAS + Brussels Airlines

As I depart for Hong Kong, I’ll share a recent trip report this week of a short journey to Denmark to fly on SAS and Brussels Airlines in business class, both on the A330-300. Frankly, I was disappointed at...
“We Were Hanging Like Bats!” Video Captures Onboard Evacuation Of Crashed Delta Flight

More pictures and video are emerging from the frenzied evacuation of Delta Air Lines flight 4819, a CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air that flipped over during landing in Toronto on Monday afternoon. Wow: Video Captures Evacuation Of Delta 4819...
Update: 18 Injured In Delta Air Lines CRJ-900 Crash In Toronto

6:45 PM ET UPDATE: Miraculously, no passengers perished in this crash, though 18 passengers were injured. A Delta Air Lines spokesperson tells Live And Let’s Fly: “Initial reports indicate there are no fatalities and 18 customers with injuries have...
BOOKED: I’m Headed To Hong Kong, Flying Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, And More!

I’m heading to Hong Kong on a review trip to check out Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and Finnair! A Trip To Hong Kong On Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Finnair If the title looks familiar, it’s not because I copied...
Korean Air Standby Award Booking: Success!

After repeated failures to clear the award standby list in 2024, I was successful in my first attempt to score a standby first class award seat on Korean Air in 2025. Korean Air Standby Award Booking: Success Korean Air...
Report: UK Spends $28,000 Per Migrant On Deportation Flight

I recently lamented the high cost of migrant flights carrying criminal aliens out of the United States, but it appears this is hardly unique to the USA, with the UK also transporting migrants out of the British Isles at...
Spirit-Frontier: Are They Just Negotiating Now?

Frontier makes yet another public offer for Spirit with another public rejection and counter. But is it really question of when rather than if the two merge? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
The Bizarre Case Of American Woman “Revolutionizing” Pakistan

An American woman weaves a surreal tale as she goes to Pakistan to meet a lover, make it great again, and ultimately is unaccounted for in Dubai. Buckle up. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you...
Hyatt Posts Another Strong Quarter, Buys Playa Resorts

Hyatt Hotels posted another strong quarter and full year filled with acquisitions in 2024, only to announce yet another acquisition of Playa Resorts. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Dear American Airlines Flight Attendants, Barricading Yourselves In The Galley Is Not Providing Premium Service

Earlier I wrote about how American Airlines can be great again in part by offering more consistent and professional service onboard. Here’s a perfect example: flight attendants cannot barricade themselves in the galley after meal service. It’s time for...
Make American Airlines Great Again: A Five-Point Blueprint

American Airlines has finally awakened and realized that it will continue to fall behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines unless it offers a more premium experience for its passengers. Here’s how it can be done. 5 Ways American...
Qantas First Class Breakfast: Then And Now

I shared some highlights from my Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles flight (full review here), but I thought it would be fun here to compare my first Qantas First Class breakfast from 2015 with the breakfast I...
Southwest Airlines Launches Redeye Flights

As of Thursday, February 13, 2025, Southwest Airlines has launched redeye lights. Through 2017, Southwest used a system that had to be reset each night, forcing all flights to land by 11:00 PM PT. Southwest now uses Amadeus and...