Delta Air Lines has hired prominent attorney David Boies to seek compensation from CrowdStrike and Microsoft over a failed software update the airline now says cost it up to $500 million. David Boies Hired By Delta Air Lines To...
Chinese Propaganda Loves Foreign Travel Bloggers…As Long As They Behave
Vivian Wang of The New York Times offers a fascinating piece on how Mainland China has embraced and prompted many foreign travel bloggers…as long as their message concerning China is positive. Chinese Propaganda Will Happily Promote Foreign Travel Bloggers...
Cool: United Airlines Copies Delta, Adds Trading Cards
United Airlines has introduced a new generation of collectible aircraft-specific trading cards. Don’t forget to say hello to your pilot on a future flight and ask for one! United Airlines Updates Aircraft Trading Cards Back in my youth, I...
Terrell Davis Claims United Airlines Banned Him, United Says Not So Fast…
UPDATE: United Airlines says the flight ban letter was automatically generated in error, does not apply, and has further apologized to Mr. Davis. It also says he received this letter weeks ago, calling into question why he would post...
A New King At Cleveland Hopkins International Airport…For A Fortnight
For the first time in two decades, United Airlines and its predecessor Continental Airlines have been bumped out of the top airline position at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). But don’t expect this to last for more than a...
Why My First Stop At JFK After A Redeye Is The TWA Hotel
After stepping off my JetBlue redeye it was time for a very important ritual at New York JFK: coffee at the TWA Hotel. Don’t miss it. Great Cofee At TWA Hotel – New York JFK My flight landed at...
The Mysterious Black Baggage On My JetBlue Flight
Was it organs? Vital medicine? I could not figure out what was inside a trio of mysterious large black boxes on my recent JetBlue flight that were gate-checked then placed in the cargo hold. Mysterious Black Cube-Shaped Boxes Loaded...
Review: JetBlue A220-300 Economy Class
To kick off my journey to Japan and South Korea, I flew from Burbank to New York on JetBlue onboard the Airbus A220-300 in “Core” economy class. JetBlue’s extra legroom and free high-speed internet made for a comfortable flight,...
Air Canada Flight Attendant Has Meltdown Over Blanket Request
Is there any conduct that would justify a flight attendant yelling at passengers as a mother would yell at her naughty children? Probably not, but I’m not prepared to make any definitive judgments concerning a strange flight attendant meltdown...
Introduction: A Return To East Asia On A Very Special New Aircraft
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my recent brief trip to Japan and South Korea. The entire trip was built around one flight: flying in first class on the brand-new JAL A350-1000. Yet I managed to...
The “Biohazard” That Forced A United Airlines 737-800 To Divert, Leaving Crew And Passengers Vomiting
A United Airlines 737-800 unexpectedly diverted to Virginia after a passenger suffered a “biohazard” incident onboard. While United has refused to clarify any specifics about the incident, Live And Let’s Fly has learned what happened onboard…and I’d say the...
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death
Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Get Deserved Raise, Management Must Improve
After five years without a contract and raise, American Airlines flight attendants have been granted a substantial raise. But if management can’t improve operations, it’s all for nought. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Why I Am Unlikely To Buy Expensive Luggage (Like Rimowa) Again
Years after purchasing and using expensive Rimowa luggage, I am having buyer’s remorse and changing my mind on luxury luggage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Photo Essay: Opening Ceremony Paris 2024 Olympics
I spent about 36 hours in Paris to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games and from my vantage point on the River Seine, I took many pictures. Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony – A Photo Essay...
Report: My In-Seine Detour To Paris For Olympics Opening Ceremony
Hello and goodbye from Paris. By the time you read this, I will be on a plane back to the USA after a brief detour in Paris to attend the 2024 Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics. What...
Crazy: California Woman Claims Her Cancer Returned After JetBlue Agent Refused To Let Her Fly With Emotional Support French Bulldog In Mint Cabin
A California woman is suing JetBlue, claiming that her stage four cancer returned after a “cruel” gate refused to let her fly in Mint Business Class with her emotional support dog and a “cruel” flight attendant forced her to...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Will See Huge Raises In New Contract….For Now
Details have been revealed about the new contract deal American Airlines has tentatively struck with its flight attendants and it represents a big raise for every flight attendant plus retroactive pay, boarding pay, and other benefits. But with AA...
I’m Enroute To Paris For Olympics Opening Ceremony!
Talk about a crazy twist to my week… A generous friend messaged me that he decided he did not want to go to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and wondered if I would...
Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers Can Enjoy Special Lounge, Meet Athletes At Olympic Games Paris 2024
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can enjoy athlete meet-and-greets, curated dining, and more during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in a special lounge. Visa Lounge For Chase Sapphire Reserve At Paris 2024 Olympic Games Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers and one...
