As contract negotiations for flight attendants at United Airlines continue between management and union, a protest has been planned for next week along with a not-so-subtle threat. Meanwhile, United CEO Scott Kirby says negotiations for a new contract are...
The Widebody Implications For Alaska Airlines Of Hawaiian Airlines Merger
Although Alaska Airlines plans to keep Hawaiian Airlines as a separate entity, I wonder if we might see Alaska Airlines operate widebody aircraft for the first time in a move that could transform the dynamics of Alaska’s transcontinental service....
Lufthansa A380 Forced To Divert After Marital Squabble Turns Violent
An argument between husband and wife that turned violent onboard a Lufthansa A380 forced an emergency diversion to ditch the husband. Now the man faces a lifetime Lufthansa ban and a hefty bill for his lack of self-control. Lufthansa...
Breaking: Alaska Airlines Near Deal To Buy Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines is reportedly to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal that may be announced formally today, Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Trip Report: Miami To Barbados Via Explora Journeys
My family took a cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday and it really was a resort at sea. It helped us visit places we’d never been before. This is an introduction to our cruise on Explora Journeys. If you are...
Delta SkyMiles Changes Are A Gift To Every Frequent Traveler
Delta SkyMiles changes announced earlier this year received tremendous consumer backlash, other brands have taken note and aren’t pushing it. That’s a gift to every frequent traveler. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Introduction: A 24-Hour Trip To Australia On Qantas
I recently flew 15 hours from Los Angeles to Sydney only to turn around a day later and fly home. Blame complications at home plus an elusive first class award on Qantas for such a short trip Down Under....
Family Sues American Airlines Over Flight Attendant Who Placed Camera In Lavatory To Surreptitiously Film Teenage Girl
The family of a 14-year-old who was surreptitiously filmed by a pervert flight attendant in an aircraft lavatory is suing American Airlines and the flight attendant. American Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Hidden Camera In Lavatory Placed By Flight Attendant...
Deranged Man Launches Bloody Attack Against American Airlines Ground Staff In Miami
A man faces multiple criminal charges after suffering a panic attack on an American Airlines flight, threatening a flight attendant, then violently attacking ground staff as he was led off the aircraft. After Threat Leads To Flight Ejection, Man...
Dick Durbin Expects American + United To Continue Pouring Money Into O’Hare Modernization Despite Massive Cost Overruns
US Senator Dick Durbin (D – IL) has called on American Airlines and United Airlines to move forward on a pricey new terminal at O’Hare International Airport despite the modernization project already being $1.5 billion over budget before it...
Five Words You Never Should Utter To The TSA…
Word of advice: when dealing with the TSA, it is wise to always know the content of the items you are traveling with. Five Words You Never Should Utter To The TSA, Even As A Joke A man named...
Kirby: United Airlines Is A “Three-Year-Old Startup Embedded In A 98-Year-Old Airline”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was in Houston yesterday voicing a recurring theme, asserting that United is a “three-year-old startup embedded in a 98-year-old airline.” What does he mean and is he correct? United Airlines, The 2020 “Startup” Carrier...
Review: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class (Inaugural Flight)
I flew from Houston to Chicago in economy class on the very first Airbus A321neo commercial flight for United Airlines, an enjoyable journey that turned out a bit different than I had anticipated. Inaugural Flight: United Airlines A321neo Economy...
Am I Crazy To Attempt Such Tight Flight Connections In New Zealand?
I’m toying with the idea of taking a trip later to New Zealand this month, but I have to wonder whether it is worth the effort…or even plausible considering the razor-thin connection time in both Christchurch and Auckland. Foolish?...
World Of Hyatt Incentivizes Loyalty With 2024 Program Changes
Hyatt announced several changes to its World of Hyatt loyalty program on Thursday that will take effect in 2024. Thankfully, these modifications are more tertiary than central, although on balance the changes represent an improvement to the program and...
First Look: Onboard United Airlines A321neo
Hello from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Shortly, I’ll be flying to Chicago on United’s inaugural commercial flight on the Airbus A321neo. But I just had the chance to tour the new aircraft and want to share some pictures...
Rashida Tlaib Lambasts American Airlines After Flight Attendant Forces Young Man To Remove Palestine T-Shirt
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D – MI) has condemned American Airlines after flight attendants required a young man wearing a controversial Palestine t-shirt either remove it or turn it inside out onboard an American Airlines flight to Arizona. Flight Attendants...
United Airlines Embraces Its “JetBlue” On New A321neo
Later today United Airlines will debut its Airbus A321neo on an inaugural flight from Houston to Chicago. Pictures of the aircraft indicate a sleek new interior that might confuse you for being on JetBlue. That’s a very good thing....
British Tourist Imprisoned In Dubai For Cursing At Airport Attendant Over Wheelchair
When you are a guest in another country, you better learn and respect the local customs, and that includes guarding your tongue from vulgar words when in the United Arab Emirates. One cursing British tourist, who now finds himself...
Russia Will Require Visitors To Sign “Loyalty Agreement”
As if you did not need another reason to visit the Russian Federation, Russia is planning to make foreign visitors, including tourists, sign a “loyalty agreement” that prohibits any negative words about the nation or its regime. “Loyalty Agreement”...
