A “plugged” rear mid-cabin emergency exit door on an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX separated from the aircraft minutes after takeoff, triggering a rapid decompression event. An emergency was declared and the aircraft returned to Portland. Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Exit Door Separates After Takeoff, Causing Rapid Decompression And Forcing Emergency Landing Here’s a quick summary […]
First Boeing 737 MAX Flight In Mainland China Since 2019
A MIAT Boeing 737 MAX has landed in China from Mongolia, representing the first commercial MAX flight on the Mainland since the aircraft was grounded in 2019. MIAT Operates First Boeing 737 MAX Flight To China Since 2019 MIAT Mongolian Airlines operated a Boeing 737 MAX 8 under OM235 from Ulaanbaatar (ULN) to Guangzhou (CAN) […]
As 737 MAX Languishes, United Pushes Boeing For 797
As the future of the 737 MAX remains shrouded in uncertainty, United Airlines is pushing Boeing for further insight on its 797 program. Asked about it during an earnings calls on Wednesday, United Chief Financial Officer Gerry Laderman said: We would like to see some clarity so that we can make the choice. But we […]
We Grounded The 737 MAX After 157 Deaths But Ignore The Same Toll On Highways Every 24 Days
When Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed in 2019, killing all 149 passengers and 8 crew members onboard, the response was swift and overwhelming: the 737 MAX was grounded worldwide. Yet in the U.S. we reach the same death toll on our interstate highway system every 24 days and hardly give it as second thought. What […]
United 737 MAX 8 Diverts After “Sequential Beeping” Triggers Bomb Scare
A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 diverted after a strange, very specific “sequential beeping” sound onboard triggered fears of a possible bomb. United 737 MAX 8 Diverts After “Sequential Beeping” Under Floor Triggers Bomb Scare United Airlines flight UA2092 from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA) diverted to Pittsburgh (PIT) after crew reported something unusual: […]
Inside United Airlines’ New 787-9 Elevated With Polaris Studio And 99 Premium Seats
As part of United Airlines’ media event in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to step onboard its new Boeing 787-9 with the “Elevated” interior and walk through every cabin. I took photos of every seat and every angle, and now present a full tour of United’s most premium aircraft yet. United Airlines 787-9 “Elevated” […]
The 737 MAX Wants To Cross The Atlantic, And It May Just Win
Airbus pioneered thin transatlantic routes with the A321 family, but 737s are muscling in with WestJet, Alaska, Southwest, and United. Is this real competition? The idea of flying a single-aisle jet across the Atlantic used to sound like a punishment until the 757 opened the minds of both travelers and airline executives. But Airbus changed […]
Report: Kristi Noem Fired 737-8 MAX Pilot For Leaving Her Blanket Behind
A new report has raised questions about leadership, decision-making, and internal personnel practices at the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, but what really caught my attention was a crazy incident that involved firing a pilot over a blanket. DHS Pilot Fired Over Forgotten Blanket, Then Rehired […]
United Airlines Shifts 56 787-9 Orders To 787-10: Is The 777-200ER Era Nearing Its End?
United’s reported decision to swap dozens of Boeing 787-9 orders for larger 787-10s looks like a quiet fleet move with loud implications for the future of the 777-200ER. United Converts 56 787-9 Orders To 787-10. Are The Days Of The 777-200ER Numbered? United Airlines has confirmed it is converting 56 Boeing 787-9 orders to the […]
American Airlines Passenger Hands Out AirPods Max To Crew Then Gets First Class Upgrade. Coincidence?
Something about this viral “holiday gift” aboard American Airlines and unexpected upgrade to first class felt a little too perfectly timed to be genuine…but maybe I’m just too jaded? When “Holiday Cheer” On An American Flight Looks More Like Content Than Kindness A recent video going viral on Instagram shows an American Airlines passenger handing […]
Is The Airbus A320 Having Its Boeing 737-MAX Moment?
After a sudden dive, a global software recall and thousands of grounded jets, is the Airbus A320 staring down its own 737 MAX-style reckoning or just a painful reset? Background: From One Bumpy Flight To A Global Headache This all started, at least in the public eye, with a rough ride on a JetBlue Airbus […]
Update: It Appears A Weather Balloon, Not An Interstellar Object, Shattered A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 Windshield At 36,000 Feet
UPDATE: It appears it was a weather balloon, not an interstellar object, that struck a United Airlines 737 MAX 8 windshield, forcing a diversion to Salt Lake City. Two days after the incident, John Dean, the CEO of WindBorne Systems speculated that one of the company’s weather balloons may have hit the United aircraft. WindBorne […]
First Class Entitlement: Man Refuses To Keep His 19-Year-Old Dog In Carrier On United Airlines
Some passengers bend the rules, and some broadcast it. A United Airlines flyer who brought his blind, 19-year-old dog into first class…outside its carrier…managed to do both. Man Flies United First Class With His 19-Year-Old Dog In His Lap, Dividing The Internet Here’s a story, flagged by One Mile At A Time, that’s part heartwarming, […]
United Airlines Upgrades Guam Fleet With 737 MAX 8 Aircraft, Boosting Island Hopper
United Airlines is upgrading its Guam-based fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX jets, marking the first major refresh for its Micronesia operation in decades. This will transform both the island-hopping experience across the Pacific and the daily service United provides from its Guam hub. United Upgrades Guam Fleet With Boeing 737 MAX United announced it […]
Breakfast With Maxine Waters In American Airlines LAX Admirals Club
I ran into Congresswoman Maxine Waters in the American Airlines Admirals Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and had to chuckle that she also enjoys stuffing food in her purse…she was a Depression-era child, after all. We also enjoyed a pleasant conversation. Maxine Waters Sits Down Next To Me In LAX American Airlines Admirals […]
10 Hours In SAS A350-900 Business Class
My overnight SAS A350-900 flight in business class from Los Angeles to Copenhagen was smooth and restful, with a remarkable consistency that I have come to expect on Scandinavian Airlines. SAS A350-900 Business Class – First Impressions From LAX-CPH I prefer flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Europe (versus a connection in the US Midwest […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class (DEN-LHR)
My family of four flew on a United Airlines 787-9 in Polaris business class from Denver to London, an enjoyable flight marked by excellent service and good rest. For better or for worse (and I’d say mostly for better), United offers a consistent longhaul product. United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Review (DEN-LHR) We spent some […]
Review: LOT Polish 737 MAX 8 Economy Class
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. From Bucharest to Warsaw we flew on a brand new LOT Polish 737 MAX 8 in economy class, enjoying a pleasant flight to the Polish capital city. LOT Polish 737 MAX 8 Economy Class Review (OTP-WAW) You […]
Star Alliance Carrier First To Fly Chinese Widebody C929
A Star Alliance carrier has become the first to purchase the Chinese-designed and built widebody COMAC C929, how will this affect travel. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Chinese COMAC C929 The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has been making significant strides in […]
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 off on a flight under two hours long. Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class Review I […]
