UPDATE: United Airlines has declared victory in its campaign to curtail the abuse of sick time among flight attendants and now rolled back its “absence certificate” requirement for those who call in sick on a weekend. Live And Let’s...
Review: Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class
From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull...
Diversion: American Airlines First Class Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant When She Tells Him To Stop Vaping Onboard
An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas diverted to Tulsa after a first class passenger purportedly became enraged when told to stop vaping onboard and responded by attacking the flight attendant. American Airlines A319 Diverts After First Class...
Ex-Continental Airlines CEO Laments That “Biden And Buttigieg Are Reregulating The Airlines”
An opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal written by former Continental Airlines CEO Frank Lorenzo laments that the Biden Administration and Pete Buttigieg’s Transportation Department (DOT) threaten to ruin the airline industry with unnecessary regulation. Let’s take a...
NY Congressman’s Latest Bizarre Charge Against United Airlines Over Israel Service
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D – NY) is at it again, this time accusing United Airlines of a “thinly-veiled boycott” against Israel for the oddest of reasons. Congressman Torres Claims United Airlines Is Boycotting Israel Because It Flies Over Israel,...
Gross: Delta Air Lines Passengers Overwhelmed By Stench After Parents Change Baby’s Diaper On Seat
It is never okay, even during turbulence, to change a baby’s diaper on your airplane seat. Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight were treated to the nasty stench of feces after parents decided it was a good idea...
Request Your Free Copy: Final United Hemispheres Magazine Final Print Issue
United Airlines is giving away 50,000 editions of its final printed Hemispheres Magazine to its top flyers…here’s how you can request your free copy. United Airlines OFfering Free Mailed Copy Of Final Hemispheres Magazine Print Issue I recently shared...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s “Air Force One” In Dominican Republic
US authorities have seized the Dassault Falcon 900EX jet of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it was illegally obtained in violation of sanctions placed against the Bolivarian Republic. US Seiezes “Air Force One” Jet Used By Venezuelan Strongman Maduro...
An Ode To Work On Labor Day
On this Labor Day in the United States, I celebrate work and express thanksgiving for the ability I have to do the work that I love. Labor Day Essay: An Ode To Work Labor Day as a nationwide celebration...
Review: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge Singapore T3 (SIN)
At its Changi Airport hub, Singapore Airlines offers several lounges including a specially designated KrisFlyer lounge for Star Alliance Gold flyers who are flying in economy class or premium economy class, the subject of this review. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer...
Delta Air Lines Kicks Man Off Flight For Vulgar Donald Trump Shirt
Delta Air Lines kicked a man off a flight to Atlanta after he refused to remove a vulgar Donald Trump t-shirt. Delta Removes Man For Vulgar Trump T-Shirt On Florida Flight A man showed up to board his Delta...
SAS Exits Star Alliance For SkyTeam With Air France-KLM Gaining 19.9% Share
Air France-KLM has completed its acquisition of a 19.9% non-controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a move that will lead to much closer commercial ties and has seen SAS pivot from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The Future Of...
Thompson Rome (Hyatt) Opening Soon, Looks Stunning
Hyatt is expanding its footprint and the Thompson brand further with its new location in Rome set to open soon. 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...
European Airfares Increase To Save The Environment
Complying with new European environmental regulations, carriers are increasing their fares by adding “green fares” to fly cleaner. I’m skeptical it will last. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Labor Day Travel Surge Expected To Be Highest On Record
As Labor Day approaches, travelers across the United States are gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest travel weekends in recent memory. This surge in travel activity marks the unofficial end of summer and highlights...
Steak Dinner On Iberia From London To Madrid
I promised a full report on my Ibera A340-600 short hop from London Heathrow to Madrid Barajas, but will focus on a surprisngly good steak dinner served for this week’s Meal of the Week. Admittedly, my expectations were tempered as...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge Singapore T3 (SIN)
Singapore Airlines has a beautiful SilverKris Business Class lounge in Terminal 3 of Changi Airport with great amenities, but also rather miserly hours for services like coffee and cocktails that make no sense at a flagship lounge for a...
After Toddler Wouldn’t Stop Crying On Flight, Strangers Locked Her In Lavatory
When a toddler failed to stop crying on a three-hour flight and her grandparents were unable to quiet her, two strangers took the matter into their own hands, bringing the toddler into a lavatory and warning her that she...
Frontier Airlines Challenges United Airlines, Southwest Airlines In Burbank
Frontier Airlines is returning to Burbank with a trio of new routes, all three of which directly challenge an incumbent carrier including both of United’s routes from the convenient Southern California airport. Frontier Takes On Southwest, United, American, and...
Imbecilic Congressman Accuses US Airlines Of “Boycotting” Israel
A self-serving, myopic Democratic Congressman from New York is accusing US airlines of “effectively boycotting” Israel by suspending service during a time of great uncertainty and reasonable security concerns. We need to call out Ritchie Torres for acting like...
