While Boeing continues to lose credibility, this time via a damning report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the news could have been much worse. Indeed, quality control issues are much easier to overcome than structural engineering deficiencies....
Update: Massive Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Devaluation
UPDATE: The reason we appear to be seeing the “old” pricing on the Turkish Airlines website is that new post-devaluation pricing does not go into effect until February 16, 2024. Language has been added suggesting the old award charts...
Prince Harry Travels To London On British Airways To Visit Ailing King Charles
Prince Harry jetted from Los Angeles to London on British Airways on Monday, just hours after receiving a call from King Charles disclosing a concerning cancer diagnosis. After Shock Cancer Announcement, Prince Harry Takes British Airways To London To...
Emirates Chief Warns Boeing Is In “Last Chance Saloon”
Continued safety concerns at Boeing have led to a loss of confidence and placed the aircraft maker in what the President of Emirates has called the “last chance saloon.” Crisis Of Confidence: Emirates Boss Says Boeing Has No More...
No Change Fees Have Fundamentally Changed The Way I Book Air Travel
Thinking about United’s Super Bowl ad emphasizing the elimination of change fees on most tickets made me realize how the lack of change fees has fundamentally changed the way I book air travel. No Change Fees Have Changed The...
To The Coughing, Spitting Man On My United Airlines Flight…
Dear 7C, You were on my United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles last Thursday. You should have been in bed instead. I was seated two rows ahead of you in first class and for most of the...
United Airlines Unveils Clever Super Bowl Ads
United Airlines has revealed its series of six ads for Super Bowl LVIII and I must admit that I quite like them. The message is simple and effective: no change fees on United. That’s a big deal. That said,...
Ouch: Obstreperous Woman Taken Down By Cop At Atlanta Airport
A woman was treated to an asphalt sandwich by an Atlanta police officer after prancing onto the tarmac and then trying to outrun the frustrated cop. Excessive force? Perhaps. But trespassing on an airport ramp is a serious offense....
The Uber “Driver Doesn’t Move” Scam Is Pathetic
Kyle did a great job yesterday highlighting one of the many things that drove me away from using Uber or Lyft…the old “driver doesn’t move” scam. Ridesharing has become so toxic in the USA… Uber Drivers Scam Clients By...
UPDATE: My 60-Minute London Heathrow Connection Went Sideways…
As I feared, my tight connection at London Heathrow Airport was anything but a walk in the park. Let’s break down the comical string of events that transpired, including what made everything moot. 60-Minute London Heathrow Connection: Chaotic As...
I Don’t Understand How Taxis Work In Istanbul…
Maybe someone can explain to me how taxis work in Istanbul, because I am sure confused. Taxis In Istanbul: Uber Scam Or Just A Complex Fare System? During my recent trip to Istanbul, I used taxis to get around...
Review: Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge (SIN)
The name is almost a misnomer…although the Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge in Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is technically a first class lounge, it is not the first class lounge for Singapore Airlines passengers nor does...
Yikes: Passengers Battle Inebriated Imbecile On JetBlue Flight
Four off-duty prison guards and two flight attendants on a JetBlue flight from London to New York were called on to restrain an unhinged and inebriated passenger onboard. But somehow the intoxicated passenger walked away in New York without...
Airbus’ Pursuit Of United Could Shake All Aircraft Orders
Airbus recently welcomed United CEO, Scott Kirby, to its headquarters in an attempt to lure its business from Boeing. This could change aircraft orders for all airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Uber And Lyft Need To Solve Pickup Time Management
Uber and Lyft have seemingly abandoned all efforts to provide an accurate pickup time. 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. My...
Review: Hilton Miami Downtown
The Hilton Miami Downtown is everything that a classic business hotel should be, and that applies to both the good and bad elements. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
A Syrian Feast At Aleppo’s Kitchen In Anaheim, California
After a nice day at Disneyland, my family headed over to Aleppo’s Kitchen at a brand new location in Anaheim, California. Dinner At Aleppo’s Kitchen, Our Post-Disneyland Tradition Our tradition after a day at Disneyland is to head to...
Review: Singapore Airlines The Private Room (SIN)
Singapore Airlines offers two first class lounges at its hub at Singapore Changi Airport. This review highlights The Private Room, the exclusive first class lounge for Singapore Airlines first class passengers. Singapore Airlines The Private Room Review (SIN) I...
Can Ernst & Young Save Pakistan International Airlines?
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has moved one step closer to privatization, with the assistance of accounting firm Ernst & Young, ahead of elections next week. PIA Will Be Sold Under The Direction Of Ernst & Young In November 2023,...
NFL Star Lauded For Saving Life Of Seatmate On Southwest Airlines
Quick thinking plus empathy by NFL star Mark Andrews proved to be a pivotal combination onboard a Southwest Airlines flight and just may have saved the life of a woman in distress onboard. NFL Star Mark Andrews Saves The...
