Without warning–or closing its airspace ahead of the attack–Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday. Video has emerged of the attack from the cockpit of a British Airways flight. The more concerning story, however, is that...
Deplorable: Man Shakes Seat Violently To Prevent Recline On Turkish Airlines
The rule has always been and remains that you have a right to recline your seat (and so does the person behind you). But what impressed me most on a Turkish Airlines A350-900 flight was the restraint shown by...
United Airlines Wants To Send You More Text Messages
United Airlines is expanding its marketing campaign via short message service (SMS) as it seeks new audiences beyond its millions of MileagePlus members. United Airlines Expanding SMS Marketing Campaign I wasn’t even aware United had launched a new marketing...
Southwest Airlines Buzz Words: Monetize + Premium
The repeated use of “monetize” and “premium” in its investor presentation last week reveals the heart of Southwest’s strategy to adapt to a changing aviation market. I am of the opinion that the changes strike the right balance and...
United Airlines CEO Shares His Personal Reading List
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has shared his reading list, which offers some insight into his daily routine and his worldview, both of which shape how he runs United. Scott’s Shelf: United Airlines CEO Shares Reading List…With Books Available...
Hilarious: Woman Thrown Off United Airlines Flights For Racist Rant Serenaded With Apropos Tune As Police Escort Her Off Aircraft
A woman who was purportedly removed from a United Airlines flight for a racist rant and for trying to open the emergency exit door was serenaded off the aircraft with a tune that left the entire first class cabin...
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Goes Dynamic: Hoping For The Best, Fearing For The Worst
Virgin Atlantic will go dynamic and “reinvent” Flying Club starting later this month. While some of the changes sound promising, I’m very much in the “leave well enough alone” camp and not optimistic about the net effect of these...
Will United Airlines Soon Announce Service To Bangkok Or Ho Chi Minh City?
United Airlines is gearing up for a big 2025 route announcement next week and speculation is already beginning even ahead of the teaser video. Will United restart service to Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City? Will United Airlines Resume...
JetBlue Eliminates Hot Meals On Transatlantic Flights In Economy Class…
In a sad reflection of the new cost-cutting mentality at JetBlue, hot meals have been eliminated from Core (economy) class on transatlantic flights. JetBlue Eliminates Popular Hot Meal Service On Transatlantic Economy Class Flights JetBlue offers quite a unique...
United Airlines Transitions To Canned Wines In Economy Class, Debuts Rosé, Brut
Starting next month, United Airlines is transitioning from plastic wine bottles to aluminum cans in economy class and in so doing, introducing a new lineup including rosé wine and brut sparkling wine. United Airlines Introduces Rosé + Brut Sparkling...
Review: The Dwarika’s Hotel Kathmandu
The Dwarika’s Hotel, a five-star property, is widely regarded as the best hotel in Kathmandu and one of the first tourist hotels in Nepal. I was happy to review it and enjoyed a pleasant stay, though I question whether...
Riding Out Hurricane Helene At The JW Marriott Marco Island
I was attending a conference at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and we all chose to ride out Hurricane Helene, here’s what that experience was like. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Southwest Airlines Unrecognizable From Former Identity
Southwest has unveiled more changes and a new international partnership in its pivot from Low Cost Carrier to standard network airline. 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...
COVID Numbers Rising But No Masks On Planes This Time Around
COVID infections are rising but it won’t mean masking up on planes this time around. 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....
How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM)
Nepal has only one international airport–Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)–and from that airport, you can easily obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal. Guide: Visa On Arrival At Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) In Kathmandu, Nepal First, virtually every citizen of...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Was A Fool: Here’s How He Could Have Flown Business Class Without Breaking The Law
Much hay has been made about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ fondness for Turkish Airlines, but this entire issue exposes a frequent flyer novice who could have saved himself a lot of time (and now jail time) by...
United Airlines Pilot Treats Stranded Passengers To Pizza After Emergency Landing
After an emergency landing and crew timeout, a United Airlines pilot turned lemons into lemonade by treating delayed passengers to a pizza pie while they waited to depart again. United Airlines Captian Treats Distressed Passengers To Pizza After Medical...
UK Journalist Ordered To Remove Palestine T-Shirt…In Abu Dhabi Airport
A UK-based journalist was ordered to remove her “Palestine” t-shirt or be denied boarding on her Etihad flight at Abu Dhabi Airport, a reminder of the lack of free speech in the Gulf emirate. UK Journalist Finds There Are...
JetBlue “Cable Thief” Was A Victim Of Opportunistic Man…
New information has emerged calling into question the angry reaction of a man who accused a woman of stealing his charging cable on a delayed JetBlue flight. In fact, it now appears the man was nothing more than a...
Bewildering Upgrade Pricing On Delta Air Lines
A passenger wonders why he received a “crazy” upgrade offer to business class on an upcoming trip. The answer is quite simple: supply and demand. Delta Air Lines Upgrade Pricing: There Is Not Necessarily Correlation Between Distance, Product, And...
